Chapter 935: Kissed, but not quite fully kissed

The air seemed to ignite suddenly as the final syllable of Li Xiao's words fell.

A flush of red surged onto Cai Xiaotang's face, yet she stubbornly refused to back down, instead meeting Li Xiao's eyes, which were as deep as ink at this moment.

She did not know what kind of expression she wore right now.

There was simply a voice in her mind screaming incessantly—she did not want to leave any regrets!

Before parting, at least… at least…

A bold thought flashed through Cai Xiaotang's mind, and her cheeks could not help but turn bright red again because of this idea; even the roots of her ears grew hot.

"You…"

Watching her face turn red at a speed visible to the naked eye, Li Xiao was momentarily incredulous.

What on earth had she thought of?

How could her face turn this red?

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow, unable to resist leaning in a little closer, deliberately "enticing" her: "You didn't deny it; it seems… you really want to…"

The distance between the two of them continued to shrink with this sentence.

As the last word paused, his lips were just about to touch Cai Xiaotang's, leaving a distance of less than a few millimeters.

If only Cai Xiaotang took the initiative, moving just a tiny bit forward, she could…

…

The air seemed to stand still at this moment.

Cai Xiaotang's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would jump out of her chest, and her hands had long been clenched tight, her palms covered in sweat.

Why be nervous!

It's not like they haven't kissed before!

A kiss wouldn't hurt!

Anyway…

Anyway, it's the last time!

Thinking this, Cai Xiaotang finally closed her eyes slowly and leaned forward slightly—a familiar sensation pressed against her lips.

Fireworks exploded in the depths of her heart in an instant.

Li Xiao was surprised by Cai Xiaotang's initiative, but it only lasted for a moment before he wrapped one arm around her waist, pulling her entire body into his embrace, turning passive into active as he prepared to "attack."

But just at this moment—"Shadow Fiend."

Lao San's voice suddenly came from outside the door, greeting him!

Cai Xiaotang's whole body stiffened abruptly, and her eyes widened in an instant.

Big brother is here!

She reacted almost subconsciously; without a second thought, she broke free from Li Xiao and dashed toward the wall on the other side in two steps!

Immediately after—"Swish!"

The hospital room door was suddenly pushed open.

The warm, soft jade that Li Xiao had been holding in his arms was instantly replaced by nothing but air, and he could not help but darken his face.

He shouldn't have said that only Mu Liusu could come!

He should have forbidden everyone from visiting!

The room was unusually quiet.

Cai Xiaotang stood by the wall as if she were being punished; seeing that no one was speaking, she could only take the initiative to greet him: "Brother, good morning…"

Mu Liusu paused his steps, looked at Li Xiao, then at Cai Xiaotang, and could not help but ask in confusion: "Xiao Tang, what are you doing standing by the wall?"

He keenly sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat strange, and Li Xiao's expression was also not quite right; did he suddenly realize something?

Could it be that he… had interrupted something again?

But wasn't Li Xiao still injured!

Being such a beast even in a hospital room?

Couldn't he even wait for his wounds to recover?

Was Xiao Tang indulging him this much?

Mu Liusu's face remained unchanged, but his mind had already turned a hundred and eighty corners, naturally assuming that Li Xiao had wanted to do something.

Then he heard—"Brother, why did you come suddenly?"

Cai Xiaotang did not answer his previous question and hurriedly asked back.

At the mention of this, Mu Liusu's expression changed slightly, and he replied in a deep voice: "Hmm, there's a matter."

As he spoke, he looked at Li Xiao.

"The investigation results for Luo Wanwan are almost out. I checked through internal sources, and there is indeed nothing wrong with her people. This matter will likely be classified as an accident, and the documents will be down soon. As for Linke, he hasn't been found yet, but according to our deductions, even if he really survives, he will be either injured or disabled. We have also conducted a carpet search of the people he left behind and all the possible factory locations, and we have seized a large portion…"

Mu Liusu glanced at Cai Xiaotang, stopped speaking, and finally concluded: "In short, it is unlikely he will be able to stir up any trouble for a long time."

"Finished?"

Just as Mu Liusu's voice fell, Li Xiao threw out a three-word question.

The implication could not have been more obvious.

If you're finished, leave.

Mu Liusu naturally understood.

But… he just didn't want to do as he wished.

Besides, there really were other matters.

Mu Liusu thought this, then suddenly looked at Cai Xiaotang beside him.

"Xiao Tang, there is half a month left until the New Year. Although I know you likely won't agree, I still have to convey Dad's wishes. He hopes you can go home and stay for a few days with Li Xiao this year."

"New Year?"

Cai Xiaotang was suddenly stunned, realized something, and hurriedly grabbed the calendar.

After confirming it again, she realized belatedly that the New Year was truly almost here.

In the past, she had always spent this holiday with Jiang Baobao.

But this year...

Cai Xiaotang's eyes flickered for a moment; she didn't continue thinking and simply refused:

"Brother, since you already know I will refuse, I won't say anything redundant."

"Fine."

Mu Liusu nodded, and as expected, he didn't try to persuade her further.

Li Xiao also consciously avoided getting involved in Mu Family matters; seeing that he seemed to have nothing else to say, he asked again: "Are you done?"

Mu Liusu's brow twitched violently, and he finally couldn't help but lay his cards on the table.

"Do you really want me to leave?"

Li Xiao had an expression that said "does that even need to be asked," but he said:

"The Doctor said I need more quiet rest."

Mu Liusu: "..."

Too lazy to bicker with him, he didn't say anything more and finally turned and left directly.

"Brother, I'll see you out!"

Cai Xiaotang hurriedly chased after him, saw Mu Liusu out the door, and then returned.

She then saw Li Xiao and couldn't help but find it a bit funny.

"Why did you drive my brother away again? It was the same last time!"

She couldn't help but complain.

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the person who could already move freely walk straight over.

She then fell into a warm embrace.

"Because I always feel like time isn't quite enough..."

Li Xiao's tone suddenly became somewhat self-deprecating.

"If I said that ever since I found you, I've always felt the time you spend in front of my eyes is too short, and I wish I could split one day into two, staring at you even when I sleep, would you think it's a bit exaggerated?"

Cai Xiaotang's eyes flickered for a moment; she didn't speak, but the tip of her heart trembled violently and uncontrollably.

Of course it wasn't exaggerated.

Because she was the same way.

Time was indeed too short.

So short that these past ten-plus days felt like they had passed in an instant.

And, if her brother hadn't brought it up, she would have almost forgotten that the New Year was coming.

For such a commemorative holiday, with Li Xiao's personality, he would definitely prepare many gifts and surprises for her to make her happy.

Happy enough to... be reluctant to leave.

So...

It would be better to make things clear as soon as possible.