Chapter 893: Absolutely Impossible to Give You Up

Time seemed to freeze for an instant.

The words Li Xiao had yet to speak also stopped on his lips, his face full of disbelief.

Did Xiao Tang just say... divorce?

A rare, blank expression appeared on his face as he stared at Cai Xiaotang.

Cai Xiaotang, however, had already withdrawn her gaze, forcibly suppressing her emotions, and said in a flat tone, "In any case, the two of us were in a contract marriage to begin with, so there's nothing wrong with getting a divorce now..."

"Cai Xiaotang."

Li Xiao suddenly interrupted her in a deep voice, his expression more serious than ever before, his eyes filled with suppressed emotion.

He never imagined... that she would actually propose a divorce directly.

Had she really given up on their relationship just like that?

Yes, everything was his fault.

But he could explain everything, and there were reasons for it all...

Even if she truly couldn't forgive him, she should at least give him a chance to explain.

Li Xiao took a deep breath, then continued, "Yesterday's incident was all planned by Luo Wanwan. You're sick right now; once you've recovered, I will..."

"I just have a fever, I'm not mentally confused."

Cai Xiaotang interrupted him, still using that same flat tone.

"Of course I know it was all planned by Luo Wanwan, but I've been considering this since yesterday. Perhaps you feel wronged, angry, and sad because I don't want to listen to your explanation at all."

She pierced through what Li Xiao was thinking, then suddenly let out a soft laugh.

"Haven't you always said I'm very troublesome? Then this time is the same; just treat it as me being unreasonable. I don't want to be like this anymore, where the slightest disturbance affects my mood, so in the future, I want to go back to living alone, is that okay?"

"But..."

Li Xiao seemed to want to say something more.

Cai Xiaotang really didn't want to hear those explanations anymore, and said firmly.

"Really, there's no need to say anything else. I've already made up my mind. You should have things to busy yourself with during this time; I'll give you time to prepare and soothe your family. You don't need to worry about my brother; after the divorce, I will explain it to him personally."

She spoke calmly, as if this process had long been etched into her mind.

Yet only she knew that her hands, hidden under the quilt, had already dug deep marks into her palms.

But she felt nothing.

Because compared to the dull ache in her heart at this moment, it was truly insignificant.

Li Xiao felt a sense of loss he had never known before. Listening to her calmly state the "result" for the two of them, his heart felt as if a piece had been suddenly hollowed out, with cold wind whistling through it.

The image of Cai Xiaotang smiling and saying she "liked him" was still vivid in his mind.

But right now, there was not a trace of a smile on her face, only indifference.

However, no matter what, he had no intention of giving up on her!

He would resolve the situation.

If she didn't want to see him, he could choose not to appear!

But as for divorce, he absolutely would not agree!

As Li Xiao was thinking this and about to speak, the next second—a cell phone ringtone suddenly sounded in the room.

His brow tightened, and he subconsciously took out his phone.

He then saw that it was a call from Laoqi.

"I'll go take this call first..."

Knowing that the other party must have something important to say, and also wanting to clear his own thoughts, Li Xiao turned and left the room with his phone.

As the door closed, Cai Xiaotang instantly let out a sigh of relief.

She quickly wiped the corners of her eyes, brushing away the tears that had almost spilled over.

A self-deprecating smile appeared on her lips.

"What am I doing... it's just a breakup, not like I'm the female lead in a tragic drama..."

She muttered to herself, but couldn't stop the overwhelming sadness that came crashing down.

So, no matter how prepared one is for a "breakup declaration" in their heart, and no matter how many times one practices it, the moment it's spoken, one still can't help the urge to shed tears.

Fortunately... she had held them back just now.

So liking someone is such an exhausting thing.

Her mother never possessed the love she longed for in her entire life.

This also led her to avoid men at all costs.

How did she get hot-headed and fall for Li Xiao?

But...

At least she had experienced the feeling of being in love; there would be no regrets if she remained single for the rest of her life.

Outside the door—Li Xiao walked a bit further away with his phone before answering the call.

As soon as he connected, he heard Laoqi say nervously, "Shura, we've found the source of that drug. It's a new type of anesthetic currently being researched internally by the higher-ups. It has no name, only a code: B98."

"B98..."

Li Xiao muttered in a low voice, a dark light flashing in his eyes as he became certain of something in an instant.

His memory was pulled back to the moment he fell off the cliff.

Although he couldn't clearly remember what happened at the time, he could be certain that the only person who could have had the opportunity to inject him with B98 at that moment was Luo Wanwan!

She really was still in contact with the higher-ups... otherwise, it would be impossible for her to get such a drug!

And... judging by her previous skills, if she had been prepared, it wouldn't have been impossible for her to survive even a fall from such a high cliff.

But why?

If Luo Wanwan was someone from above, returning to his side with a secret mission, then why did Linke's people happen to appear there so coincidentally?

"Asura?"

Laoqi's voice came through again, pulling Li Xiao's thoughts back.

"Mm, what else did you find?"

Li Xiao asked in return.

"Nothing else, but there is one more thing..."

Laoqi's tone suddenly became somewhat hesitant.

After a two-second pause, he continued: "Wanwan... she said she wants to see you, she has something very important to tell you."

"See me? Now?"

Li Xiao's brows furrowed instantly.

"Yes."

Laoqi also sighed helplessly.

"Wanwan is suddenly very anxious, I don't know why, she insists on seeing you immediately, what do you think..."

"Tell her to wait for now; I will go back naturally once I am finished here."

Li Xiao calculated rapidly in his mind and gave a casual reply.

He then said nothing more and hung up the phone directly.

Everything seemed to be very clear already.

If Luo Wanwan had intentionally brought him down the cliff.

Then the things she said after they both woke up, including his clothes, were all very likely done on purpose.

As for the motive...

Li Xiao turned his head to look at Cai Xiaotang's room in the distance, his eyes filled with both heartache and annoyance.

She was doing it to drive Xiao Tang away.

But this was simply too inconceivable!

Luo Wanwan went through such a huge rigmarole, from her inexplicable appearance at the start to now even using the new drug developed by those above on him, just to drive Cai Xiaotang away and be with him again?

Where did he get such great charm?

And why would Luo Wanwan go to such lengths?

But if it wasn't for this...

He truly couldn't think of any other reason.

And the "insider" who might be colluding with Linke—Li Xiao suddenly raised his hand, subconsciously wanting to smash it against the railing, but remembering he was not at his own home, he hurriedly stopped.

After a long while—he suddenly turned around abruptly and walked back toward the direction of the room, having already made a decision in his heart.

No matter what, Xiao Tang should not be dragged into this.

He would absolutely not let Luo Wanwan hurt Xiao Tang again.