Chapter 947: A Quiet Departure

Very quickly, Cai Xiaotang finished packing and turned to walk toward the doorway.

Just as she was about to turn, she suddenly stopped.

A trace of a sweet scent seemed to linger in the room, and the memories in her mind, along with the faint soreness in her body, reminded her of everything that had happened last night.

She had really... reached this point.

Since that was the case, then she would continue to execute the plan...

She thought this, but couldn't help but look back at the bed.

Just a few hours ago, the two of them were still sweetly embracing each other...

Cai Xiaotang took a sharp, deep breath, not wanting her emotions to be too obvious.

Immediately, she hurriedly withdrew her gaze and walked downstairs without looking back.

Sure enough, as soon as she reached the living room, she ran straight into Laoqi.

"Madam, are you going out?"

Seeing Cai Xiaotang's attire, Laoqi was stunned for a moment.

Cai Xiaotang's eyes flickered for an instant, and she hurriedly spoke according to the excuse she had already thought of: "Yes, Baobao is coming to pick me up to go to the mall. Do you want to come along?"

She did not make an excuse to shake him off, but instead invited him directly.

During this period, no matter where she went, Laoqi would protect her in secret; if she were to find an excuse to send him away now, it would be too deliberate.

"Alright, then I will go get the car now."

Laoqi indeed agreed without a second word.

Cai Xiaotang immediately added: "By the way, I am going to get a surprise I prepared for Li Xiao. You can just come with me, but don't tell him yet."

"

"Alright."

Laoqi agreed again, though he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Why is it a surprise again?

Are Shura and Madam really that close?

Are they secretly preparing gifts for each other every single day?

Tsk...

As expected, he doesn't understand matters of the heart...

But since he accidentally let it slip about that bottle of wine yesterday, he should just listen to Madam today!

Very quickly—Jiang Baobao's car arrived.

Cai Xiaotang had already been waiting at the door, and as soon as she saw her arrive, she hurriedly opened the door and got in.

She had the driver go to Laoqi's car, while Cai Xiaotang sat in the driver's seat herself.

There were just the two of them, her and Jiang Baobao, left in the car.

"Xiao Tang, you..."

As the car started, Jiang Baobao's worried voice also rang out.

Ever since she received the phone call the day before yesterday, she hadn't understood why she had decided to get a divorce.

Didn't she and Li Xiao go out on a trip?

Didn't she say in her messages that her relationship with Li Xiao was very good and that she still liked him?

Why all of a sudden...

"Baobao, this matter..."

Cai Xiaotang hesitated, thinking of the kidnapping incident that she hadn't dared to tell Jiang Baobao about, so she could only say:

"Anyway, I've already made up my mind. You know about the previous things, right... In short, I just feel that the two of us aren't a good fit, and separating is the best outcome, so..."

As Cai Xiaotang spoke, her eyes suddenly felt a sharp sting again.

Afraid that Jiang Baobao would notice, she hurriedly turned her head to look out the window, adjusted her emotions as quickly as possible, and then continued: "You already promised to help me, you can't go back on your word now..."

"I won't."

Jiang Baobao shook her head.

Since she had promised, she naturally wouldn't go back on her word.

What's more, Xiao Tang was her best friend; no matter what choice she made, she would support her.

She just didn't understand, and felt it was a great pity.

Xiao Tang had never been involved in a relationship before; if the existence of Luo Wanwan was already like a thorn in her throat and she couldn't help but care, then given her personality, choosing to separate was indeed the best choice.

Jiang Baobao sighed in her heart and didn't say anything more.

She only urged: "Then when you are out alone, you must be careful. If anything happens, contact me in time. Don't try to be brave if you run into trouble..."

"Don't worry."

A warm current flowed through Cai Xiaotang's heart because of her friend's comfort.

Not wanting the atmosphere to be too oppressive, she deliberately stared at Jiang Baobao's belly and teased: "Why have you become so long-winded lately? Is it because you are about to be a mother again? Why does it feel like you are treating me like a daughter..."

"I'm doing this out of concern for you!"

Jiang Baobao looked at her with some helplessness, unable to set her mind at ease.

If she weren't pregnant, she would never have let Cai Xiaotang leave alone in this situation.

But... there was nothing she could do now.

"Alright, alright, I know you are the best to me. I really just want to go out and clear my head, you don't need to worry about anything else, and also..."

As Cai Xiaotang spoke, seeing that the mall had already appeared before her eyes, she hurriedly drove the car into the parking lot and took a brown paper bag out of her bag, placing it in Jiang Baobao's hand.

"What is this?"

Jiang Baobao was stunned at the sight.

A dark glint flashed in the depths of Cai Xiaotang's eyes, and she stared at the item in her hand for a few seconds before explaining, "This is something for Li Xiao. After I leave, you can just give it to Laoqi. You mustn't peek, okay?"

"Okay..."

Jiang Baobao agreed, though she felt somewhat uneasy inside.

She did not know if what she was doing was truly right.

But besides her, there was no one else who could help Xiao Tang.

"Alright! Get out of the car! Let's start!"

Cai Xiaotang opened the car door and jumped straight out.

Immediately, her peripheral vision confirmed that Laoqi had also parked the car not far away, though he did not follow, maintaining a certain distance.

Cai Xiaotang withdrew her gaze, linked arms with Jiang Baobao, and pulled her into the mall.

She took out her phone to check the time and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It was still early.

She had specifically chosen a milk tea shop that was very far away and currently very famous; it was impossible to buy anything immediately upon arrival, as just waiting in line would take half an hour!

Driving there would take nearly forty minutes.

Li Xiao was now...

He should be arriving very soon.

Cai Xiaotang put down her phone, pretended to pull Jiang Baobao into a menswear store, and said with feigned ease, "Baobao, since we're already here, do you want to buy a few pieces of clothing for Li Beijue while you're at it?"

"No need."

Jiang Baobao shook her head, looking at Cai Xiaotang with a hesitant expression.

She could feel it.

Xiao Tang was clearly very reluctant to part.

But she had been forcing a smile the entire way.

Yet, all the words that needed to be said had already been said...

The two of them wandered around a bit more; after leaving the menswear store, they went to a womenswear store not far away.

Without even looking, Cai Xiaotang grabbed a dress and a coat at random and went straight to the counter to pay.

Her mind was in a mess.

It seemed she was about to be overwhelmed by feelings of sadness.

She was acting almost entirely on instinct.

Only one thought remained in her heart.

She had already reached this point.

Last night... there were no regrets left.

Actually, letting Li Xiao leave a little later and spending just a little more time with him would have been fine too...

The image of Li Xiao surfaced in her mind unexpectedly, causing the tip of Cai Xiaotang's heart to tremble slightly.

"Miss, your dress is packed."

The voice of the sales clerk suddenly rang out, abruptly pulling Cai Xiaotang back to her senses.

"Okay, thank you."

Cai Xiaotang reached out to take it, pulled Jiang Baobao around, and cast a glance at the restroom not far away; her palms were already slick with a thin layer of sweat.

Although she felt very sorry for Laoqi, whether she could fool him or not...

Would depend on this moment!