Chapter 949: Trying Everything to Run Away

Li Xiao gripped the paper in his hand, remaining motionless for a long time.

Looking further down, Cai Xiaotang had actually even signed her name!

He did not know how much time had passed before he suddenly reacted, hurriedly opening the paper bag wider, wanting to see if there was anything else inside.

But it was empty; there was nothing left.

Cai Xiaotang had just left without a word, leaving behind only a Divorce Agreement, and then... she left?

Li Xiao knitted his brows sharply, his expression already incredibly gloomy, and he ordered directly: "She must have gone to the airport. Go check right now which flight she bought."

"Yes."

Laoqi hurriedly agreed.

Li Xiao said nothing more and turned directly to return to his car.

His thoughts were a mess, and staring at the Divorce Agreement in his hand, it still felt somewhat unreal.

Why?

Wasn't everything perfectly fine before?

He thought she was no longer angry...

Could it be that she still cared about the matter with Luo Wanwan?

But they had clearly been getting along these past few days...

Unable to figure out the reason no matter what, a dark glint flashed in Li Xiao's eyes, and the next second—"Bang!"

He slammed his fist directly onto the steering wheel.

After venting for a few minutes, his thoughts finally calmed down a little.

After steadying himself again, he picked up his phone and dialed Jiang Baobao.

The phone rang only twice before it was answered.

Li Xiao got straight to the point: "Jiang Baobao, where is Xiao Tang? You must know where she went."

"Sorry, I really don't know."

Jiang Baobao seemed prepared, answering quickly and calmly.

Li Xiao, however, did not believe it at all.

"She left under the pretense of being with you, you..."

"I did help her."

Jiang Baobao interrupted Li Xiao and sighed helplessly.

"But... that's all I did. As for the rest, Xiao Tang didn't want to say, and I didn't ask further. I only know that she doesn't want to be disturbed for a while and just wants to be alone to clear her head."

As she spoke, she suddenly changed the subject: "I was actually going to ask you what is going on. Didn't you two just go on a trip together for a while? I thought you had already made up, so why does she suddenly want to be alone to clear her head?"

Li Xiao was silent.

He did not know how to answer this question either.

Right now, perhaps only Cai Xiaotang herself knew the answer.

After a long while—"Sorry, my tone was a bit rushed just now."

Li Xiao knew that he probably wouldn't be able to get anything out of Jiang Baobao.

"It's fine."

Jiang Baobao naturally wouldn't take it to heart, but she was a bit worried.

Just as she was about to offer a few words of comfort to Li Xiao, she heard him say: "I will have people look for her. If you have any news about her, please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you, hanging up now."

"Li Xiao..."

Hearing this, Jiang Baobao's thoughts stirred, and she suddenly called out to him.

Then she asked somewhat uncertainly: "Can I confirm with you, what exactly are your thoughts regarding Xiao Tang? I already know that you two... only got married because of an accident, so..."

Li Xiao was taken aback, not expecting Jiang Baobao to know about this.

He then replied without a moment's hesitation: "It was fake before, but now, I only want to find her and bring her back."

"I understand."

Jiang Baobao hesitated for two seconds, said only those four words, and then said nothing more.

She did not want to interfere in their affairs, but she hoped they wouldn't just break up like this.

But matters of the heart.

Only the two parties involved could decide.

With Li Xiao's capabilities, if he put his full effort into finding Xiao Tang, he would surely be able to find her, right?

The two did not say anything more; Li Xiao asked Jiang Baobao once again to notify him immediately if there was any news, and then hung up the phone.

He then drove at full speed back to the villa.

As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Laoqi, who had arrived earlier, standing at the entrance, seemingly waiting for him.

"Is there news?"

Li Xiao asked directly.

Laoqi hurriedly replied: "Yes, Madam bought a ticket to F City, and she should be landing in another hour... There is one more thing..."

He suddenly paused for a moment, his expression becoming somewhat hesitant.

"Hmm?"

Li Xiao responded subconsciously.

Only then did he hear Laoqi stammer.

"There was a time before... I was taking Madam home to make soup, and I saw her carrying a box downstairs. I asked Madam about it at the time, but she said it was clothes she didn't want and intended to donate, and she even went to a courier station on the way..."

…"

"Courier station?"

Li Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he abruptly realized something, hurriedly ordering: "Do you still remember which courier station it was? Go check right now where she sent the items!"

"Yes, I'll go right now."

Laoqi did not say another word and immediately turned to carry out the task.

Li Xiao also let out a sudden sigh of relief.

It was fortunate that Laoqi still remembered this matter…

Unwanted clothes.

To think she could come up with such an excuse!

So, from that time on, she had already been planning to leave?

Why on earth was this?

Li Xiao could not fathom it no matter how he thought about it.

After waiting for an hour, he finally waited for Laoqi to return.

But he saw that his expression was even more subtle than before.

"Didn't find it?"

Li Xiao frowned, feeling vaguely that it was unlikely.

Immediately after, he saw Laoqi shake his head.

"I found it… it's just… Madam didn't send the items out; she sent them to that apartment in the city center… I have already had people check the surveillance, and this morning, the Young Madam went there once, and when she left, she had an extra box in her arms."

Li Xiao: "…"

Apartment?

The study suddenly fell into silence.

After a long while.

A bitter smile appeared on Li Xiao's face.

Cai Xiaotang, oh Cai Xiaotang…

Planning it so meticulously, was she afraid he would track her whereabouts through the courier?

Did she want to escape that badly?

Li Xiao took a deep breath, his chest feeling as stifled as if a giant boulder were pressing on it, making it hard to catch his breath.

He also could not help but feel a bit furious.

Leaving without saying a word like this, did she think she was being cool?

Or did she think he would really do nothing and just sign that ridiculous Divorce Agreement?

Don't even think about it!

No matter what, he had to find her and ask her clearly!

"Go check all the hotels in F City right now, see if she has checked in; if you can't find her, then check again after the plane has landed for a while!"

Li Xiao's tone had already lost its patience.

It seemed that whenever he encountered matters related to Cai Xiaotang, his calmness would rapidly vanish.

Laoqi accepted the order and left.

Li Xiao sat alone in his chair, and for some reason, a shadow remained cast over his heart.

He had a premonition.

This time, Cai Xiaotang really wanted to hide herself away.

But…

Why on earth was this?

Perhaps only by finding her in person could he truly get the answer.

…

D City.

The plane landed slowly.

Cai Xiaotang was leaning against the seat back and was abruptly awakened by the vibration during the taxiing.

The blanket that was half-covering her face slid off suddenly.

There were still undried tear stains at the corners of her eyes, and her throat was terribly dry, so she reached out to the side almost subconsciously.

"Li Xiao, water…"

Halfway through her sentence, she stopped abruptly.

This was on a plane.

Where would there be any Li Xiao?

There was only herself.

From now on, there would only be herself.