Chapter 995: Our Business Has Nothing to Do with Outsiders

Their eyes met.

Cai Xiaotang's expression shifted slightly, yet she was not overly surprised.

Li Xiao had already explained it before: Luo Wanwan was undergoing an investigation by the higher-ups due to the matter involving Linke, and once the matter with Linke was completely brought to an end, they would let her leave.

Moreover... she was already certain enough of Li Xiao's feelings, and she had made up her mind not to run away again.

So no matter what happened, the two of them would face it together.

Thinking this, Cai Xiaotang looked away indifferently, not reacting much to Luo Wanwan, and intended to walk straight past her as if she hadn't seen her.

But Luo Wanwan was extremely dissatisfied with such a reaction from Cai Xiaotang.

She blocked Cai Xiaotang's path directly and said in a stiff tone, "Why have you come back?"

Cai Xiaotang paused her steps, met Luo Wanwan's gaze, and without a hint of fear, calmly countered, "This is my home; why can't I come back?"

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"You!"

Luo Wanwan had not expected her to be so firm; her eyes widened abruptly, and then she said unpleasantly, "How did I speak to you before? I warned you, you will only harm..."

"What does that have to do with you?"

Cai Xiaotang was in no mood to listen to her nonsense and retorted directly, the sharpness in her eyes fully exposed.

Before, she hadn't wanted to appear sharp-tongued or mean, which was why she had shown goodwill toward Luo Wanwan.

Later, she had stubbornly believed that she would harm Li Xiao, so she had fled.

But the final question Li Xiao asked that day had helped her find the ultimate answer.

People must die eventually.

It is merely a matter of sooner or later.

Some have companions until they grow old, yet still feel the time is not enough.

And she was going to waste the time she and he could have together now.

It was truly too foolish.

Besides, no matter what, feelings are ultimately a matter between two people; there is no room for outsiders to interfere!

She couldn't be bothered to tolerate this Luo Wanwan any longer!

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

Luo Wanwan seemed to be rendered speechless by Cai Xiaotang's retort.

Cai Xiaotang also couldn't be bothered to give her another chance to speak; she stepped forward and said in an icy tone.

"Luo Wanwan, I am the mistress of this house. When I want to leave, I leave, and when I want to come back, I come back. I do not need to obtain your consent!"

"I respect that you and Li Xiao once had a relationship, and I hope you respect his current choice and do not go out of your way to be a mistress!"

"You say I will harm Li Xiao; if that day truly comes, at worst, I will die with him! Right now, I just want to be with him properly. As for what others think, none of my business!"

Every word she spoke rang with conviction, leaving Luo Wanwan unable to say a word.

After finishing, she had no mood to look at her again, walked straight around her, and continued forward.

Yet she suddenly stopped.

Cai Xiaotang did not turn her head, but as if she had suddenly remembered something, she reminded her indifferently.

"By the way, speaking of which, Miss Luo has stayed in my house long enough. I heard from Li Xiao that the investigation by your Organization is about to end. Since it is the New Year, I won't chase you out. In any case, Li Xiao and I won't be staying here for the time being. Once the New Year is over, I will personally help you find a residence with an elegant environment and comfortable surroundings, guaranteed to satisfy you."

As the last word fell, Cai Xiaotang continued walking forward.

Luo Wanwan turned around abruptly, almost unable to hide the hatred in her eyes anymore, staring viciously at her back, wishing she could kill with a glance.

This bitch!!!

Who gave her the nerve to speak to her in such a tone of a mistress?

She must kill her!!!

Luo Wanwan clenched her fists tightly, almost wanting to rush up and kill Cai Xiaotang right now.

But just then—the sound of Li Xiao talking to someone else suddenly came from the stairs.

"Xiao Tang, did you get the things?"

As soon as Li Xiao spoke to Cai Xiaotang, his tone unconsciously became gentle.

Then, just as he finished speaking, he saw Luo Wanwan standing not far away and couldn't help but pause, his expression somewhat subtle.

Why was Luo Wanwan here, and on the floor of their room?

Did she come specifically to find Xiao Tang?

Li Xiao was just thinking this when he saw Luo Wanwan walking toward them.

"Li Xiao, you're finally back. I was worried about whether you might be in any danger while out alone..."

Luo Wanwan changed from the way she had been in front of Cai Xiaotang and returned to her gentle tone.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang immediately rolled her eyes in her heart.

Ugh...

Here she goes again.

She used to think Luo Wanwan had a good temper and was gentle.

Only now did she realize she was so good at pretending!

While thinking this, Cai Xiaotang swept a little glance at Li Xiao beside her, waiting for his response.

Then she heard him reply in a business-like tone.

"Mm, I heard that the investigation by the higher-ups into you is about to have a result. It shouldn't be anything too major, and there shouldn't be any overly heavy punishment. Be more careful in the future and have fewer such accidents."

Luo Wanwan's eyes dimmed bit by bit.

Li Xiao hadn't asked a single word about how she had been doing lately...

What exactly is so good about Cai Xiaotang!

To make him so devoted!

Even when the person has already left, he still takes the initiative to chase her back!

Taking the initiative...

That was something she had never received from Li Xiao.

Luo Wanwan opened her mouth, wanting to say something more.

Li Xiao spoke first: "The time is about right, I'll be heading off now. Laoqi, you all stay the same, stay here for the New Year these next few days. Call me if anything comes up. After the New Year, help Luo Wanwan find a stable place to live."

"Huh? Wanwan is moving out?"

Lao Wu asked subconsciously.

After saying it, he suddenly realized he seemed to have said the wrong thing and hurriedly stopped himself.

This place was originally the residence of Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao; it really was inappropriate for Luo Wanwan to keep staying here.

Furthermore, the injuries on her body had long since healed for the most part; staying behind to spend the New Year with them was the most she should do.

"Shura, leave it to me."

Laoqi was the first to react, hurriedly tugging at Lao Wu to signal him to shut up.

But unexpectedly, the next second—Luo Wanwan suddenly spoke up: "It really is too much trouble for everyone for me to stay here. There's no need to wait until after the New Year; why don't I... move out in these next few days? Li Xiao, I've really disturbed you for too long during this time. Thank you..."

"..."

She still maintained that soft, weak tone; clearly, she was the one who had stayed in someone else's home for a long time, yet the way she spoke now made it seem as if she were being driven away and had suffered a great grievance.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Lao Wu and the others looked at one another; even if they were slow-witted, they sensed that something didn't seem right.

Luo Wanwan wore a forced smile, while inwardly she calmly waited for Li Xiao to speak up and ask her to stay.

But unexpectedly—"It's not impossible to look for a house now..."

Cai Xiaotang suddenly spoke up, breaking the silence, and looked at Luo Wanwan with a smile.