Chapter 996: The Mistress's Aura

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Even Li Xiao was somewhat surprised.

Immediately after, they heard Cai Xiaotang continue.

"Wanwan has told me several times before that she feels like she's troubling everyone by staying here and feels very bad about it. She even came to find me specifically just now, saying she wants to move out within these few days!"

"I actually already tried to persuade her to stay, but she was still insistent on leaving, saying she was already prepared to pack her things and just wanted to wait for Li Xiao and me to return to say goodbye. I think..."

"Since she has already said it several times, if we try to persuade her again, it might just be adding to her troubles. Why don't we just do as she says? Even if it's hard to find a house during the New Year, you all must have a way, right?"

As Cai Xiaotang said this, the smile on her face was as warm as a spring breeze, but her hand gave Li Xiao a pinch that was neither too light nor too heavy.

Li Xiao realized what was happening halfway through her sentence; he was currently on the verge of suffering internal injuries from holding back his laughter, and he immediately cooperated without hesitation: "Yes, it is indeed not difficult. Since that's the case, then..."

Luo Wanwan was listening from the side, wishing she could grind her teeth to pieces.

She had originally intended to use retreat as a means of advancement.

But she hadn't expected that Li Xiao would actually agree!

Did he want to drive her away too?

It was all that bitch Cai Xiaotang instigating things from the side!!!

Luo Wanwan pursed her lips tightly, finding herself in a position where it was hard to back down.

But just at this moment, Lao Wu suddenly spoke up: "It is indeed not hard to find, but Shura, it's the New Year, and Wanwan has no relatives; she would be too lonely all by herself. It would be better if she stayed for now. After this period passes, we can help her find a house again."

He had always had the best relationship with Luo Wanwan and had always taken good care of her, so it was not strange for him to say such things.

The others, upon hearing this, also followed suit and persuaded her: "That's right, Wanwan. There's no rush to move in these next couple of days. Just stay and spend the New Year with us..."

"

Luo Wanwan did not speak, only lowering her eyes, her expression looking increasingly pitiful.

Cai Xiaotang also stopped speaking, quietly watching her "performance."

Finally—Luo Wanwan's emotions had brewed enough.

She took advantage of the opening everyone had given her and continued: "Actually..."

"I also want to spend the New Year with everyone, but I have already intruded for so long..."

..."

"It's fine, we only keep you because we treat you like family."

Lao Wu spoke up hurriedly.

Luo Wanwan, however, did not answer again, but instead looked toward Li Xiao and Cai Xiaotang from time to time, as if seeking their approval.

Cai Xiaotang let out a cold snort in her heart, truly too lazy to keep watching.

"Then let's do that. I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Li Xiao and I are in a rush, so we'll be leaving first."

As she spoke, she took Li Xiao's arm and walked downstairs, leaving the few of them behind.

The two of them went out together.

As soon as they got into the car, Li Xiao could no longer hold it in and finally laughed wantonly.

"What are you laughing at!"

Cai Xiaotang glared at him, thought for a moment, and still couldn't help but reach out and pinch his cheek, saying with a face full of annoyance: "You still have the nerve to laugh! This was all caused by you!"

"Alright, alright... I won't laugh anymore..."

Li Xiao pretended to be in great pain from her pinch and immediately raised his hands in surrender.

After saying this, he hurriedly added: "I wasn't mocking you; I was very gratified. When you were speaking just now, you finally looked like you had a bit of the mistress's aura!"

"What kind of nonsense is that!"

Cai Xiaotang felt a bit embarrassed by his words and immediately urged: "Drive faster! If we go back any later, watch out for the old man dealing with you!!!"

Half an hour later—the black sports car finally sped all the way to the entrance of the Old Residence.

Cai Xiaotang only took one glance and saw that Li Beijue's car was already parked there.

"Baobao and the others have already arrived!"

Cai Xiaotang said, hurriedly opening the door and running out.

Before she even reached the entrance, she saw the main door being opened from the inside, and three lively little buns rushed out directly!

"Godmother!!!"

The little ones shouted in unison, instantly surrounding Cai Xiaotang in the middle.

"Hey! Why did you all arrive so early!"

Cai Xiaotang immediately responded, and while speaking, she led the three little ones inside.

As soon as they reached the living room, they saw Li Beijue and Jiang Baobao chatting with Li Laoyezi.

"Xiaotang! You're back!"

Seeing Cai Xiaotang enter, Jiang Baobao also had a look of pleasant surprise and hurriedly stood up to welcome her.

Li Laoyezi also smiled and said: "Xiaotang is back! I thought you two would be a bit later..."

He was in the middle of speaking when he immediately saw Li Xiao walk in from outside, his expression changing instantly as he scolded in a deep voice.

"It must be this stinky brat who was delayed on the road by all sorts of trivial matters, which is why you came back so late!"

"Dad..."

Li Xiao was scolded the moment he entered, and he immediately gave a bitter smile, his face full of helplessness.

The whole room was suddenly amused.

Cai Xiaotang also kindly helped him out: "Dad, it was because I wasn't feeling well on the road that we were delayed for a bit. Please don't scold him..."

"You're not feeling well? Where are you not feeling well?"

Upon hearing this, Li Laoyezi immediately switched back to a kind expression. As he spoke, he looked full of concern, then suddenly thought of something and said with a look of expectation: "Could it be that you're pregnant?"

"No, no!"

Hearing this, Cai Xiaotang hurriedly waved her hands repeatedly; she had not expected to face this topic the moment she returned, and she immediately groaned inwardly.

Fortunately, there were still three little ones by her side.

They could not understand what the adults were saying, and having not seen Cai Xiaotang for a long time, they hurriedly chimed in excitedly: "Godmother, did you prepare New Year's gifts for us!!!"

Unfortunately, this topic could not "rescue" Cai Xiaotang either.

"Uh... well, about that..."

She cast a subtle glance at Li Xiao and hurriedly said.

"Godmother didn't prepare separate gifts for you this year; they are from Great-Uncle, and besides the gifts, I'll have him give you big red envelopes tomorrow morning, how about that?"

"Yay!!!"

Upon hearing there would be red envelopes, the three little ones instantly jumped up and cheered.

Jiang Baobao also hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, you go play first; Godmother has been away for so long, and Mommy still has things she wants to talk to her about."

"Then Mommy can talk to Godmother first! We're going to play!"

The three little ones were very sensible and immediately ran off hand in hand.

After the group spent some more time chatting with Li Laoyezi in the living room, Jiang Baobao found an opportunity to pull Cai Xiaotang upstairs alone.

Once she was sure no one could hear them, she hurriedly asked:

"Xiao Tang, have you and Li Xiao made up? Or..."

She looked at Cai Xiaotang with some concern, fearing that she had only returned because she wanted Li Laoyezi to have a good New Year.

Cai Xiaotang knew what she was worried about and hurriedly replied: "Don't worry, we are fine now."

"That's good."

Hearing this, Jiang Baobao finally let out a complete sigh of relief.

Then, suddenly thinking of something, she hurriedly whispered: "Right, there is one thing..."