Chapter 260 - Tie A Knot (1/2)

Meanwhile...

When Xin Xiaoli dropped Xiu off at her place, he turned the car towards Dylan's house but being the baby that he was, Dylan started whining, ”Bro, please no. If I went home like this, sis is so gonna murder me.”

”Who told you to get in trouble then?” retorted Xin Xiaoli in a calm manner. However, how was he supposed to tell that stupid idiot, that if he didn't take him home then he would have no other excuse to see his sister! But obviously, Dylan was slow to process such an intention of his.

”I told you several times, this was definitely not my fault this time,” explained Dylan trying to prove his stance. However, it wasn't very believable since he wasn't even willing to look at either of the brothers as he lied through his teeth. Yes, it was his moment of distraction that led them to the police station but Xiu was equally responsible for that. At least, that's what he believed.

”You neither want to go to your parent's place nor your own, where am I supposed to take you?” asked Xin Xiaoli as he decided to not argue with Dylan about who was responsible and who was not. He had other things to worry about. After all, it was the first time he used his father's name to get something done. He was awaiting a call that he dreaded the most.

”Let's just take him home with us, I'm tired already,” came Ah-Si's voice who had been leaning against the windowpane with his eyes closed. Dylan's eyes brightened as he nodded his head in agreement.

Xin Xiaoli sighed out and swerved the car around towards his own place. Within 20 minutes, he parked the car right in front of his villa and alighted. ”Welcome back, young master Li,” came an eager voice. Xin Xiaoli turned his head to look at that familiar old face of their most trusted butler and frowned. The butler, Xin Kuan was in Capital then why was he suddenly here?

”Oh, Uncle Kuan? When did you come? Did dad come with you?” came Ah-Si's voice from behind Xin Xiaoli who was struck frozen at his place. Xin Xiaoli felt a cold shiver run up his spine as he heard that his father was probably inside the house.

The old man around his sixties smiled gently and replied, ”Young master Si, Master is not here with me. But there is indeed a surprise for you both inside the house.”

Xin Xiaoli released the breath that he didn't know he was holding before he smiled back at Uncle Kuan and strode towards the door of the villa. Dylan greeted Uncle Kuan with such enthusiasm that it was remarkable, to say the least.

But instead of following Xin Xiaoli inside, he held Ah-Si's shoulder and held him back. Ah-Si quirked his brow at Dylan inquisitively. ”I think you and I have a long-pending discussion.”

Ah-Si knew what he was referring to as he smacked Dylan's hand away from his shoulder and said, ”I don't think so.”

Dylan didn't give up as he stood in his way and said, ”There is no way that you'd stop talking to me without a reason. Ah-Si, at least, I deserve to know why did you ignore me for so long.” When Ah-Si continued being stubborn, Dylan's eyes flashed with an indescribable emotion, ”You only have to nod or shake your head. Does your behavior with me have anything to do with... Nora Cartwright?”

Ah-Si's muscles tensed visibly. Dylan noticed that change and had an inkling as he saw Ah-Si avoiding his gaze, ”Should I take this as a yes?”

”Whatever you think,” replied Ah-Si before leaving Dylan to ponder all alone.