1603 Act First And Report Later (1/2)

Ye Youyou's body was wound up tight. She was feeling extremely nervous. If Li Xiao opened his mouth to say a word, she didn't think she would be able to immediately react. This was very likely soon to be her father-in-law.

Li Xiao raised his cup of tea. He looked at it and sniffed it. He asked, ”You poured it from the gaiwan*?

Ye Youyou's heartbeat sped up. Her nerves felt out of control. She nodded her head and replied, ”Yes… Because the tasting cups were a little small, I poured it into the mug instead.”

”Why didn't you brew it out here instead?” he asked.

”I…” Ye Youyou was at a loss.

”Because I didn't bring it out,” Li Jinnan interrupted. ”I mean… The coffee table is full of stuff, and I hadn't had the time to tidy it up. She just came back today.”

”You just came today?” Li Xiao asked as he looked at Ye Youyou.

Ye Youyou was suddenly praying that the marks on her neck wouldn't be too obvious.

Li Xiao looked away soon enough. With a grunt, he asked, ”Has the matter been solved?”

”Yeah, there are still a few loose ends to tie up at the moment, but it'll be fine once it's done,” Li Jinnan replied.

”Alright. Come home soon,” Li Xiao said. ”Your grandfather's state has been on a decline. You should go back and keep him company.”

At the mention of Captain Li, Li Jinnan felt a little ashamed and replied, ”I will.”

”Also, did you know that Dasu has been sent to the Capital?” Li Xiao asked.

”Yeah, I do, but I haven't had the time nor the chance to visit him yet,” Li Jinnan said. ”There'll be plenty of time for that in the future.”

”Dasu might not be used to living here,” Li Xiao said. ”That child is mature and understanding. He knows that his grandparents are lonely. He keeps insisting that he wants to keep them company, but he grew up with his siblings. Having to live apart is going to take him some time to get used to it.”

Li Xiao's heart ached for his eldest grandchild. He looked at Li Jinnan and said, ”That child has always been close to you. Visit him if you have the time to. I won't have any objection regardless of how long you want to remain in the Capital.”