Li Chuntao pulled Xiaoxiao into the room and also told Alu to go out and make sure no one disturbed them.

"..." Xiaoxiao was speechless, wondering if there was some secret that couldn’t be revealed to others.

But thinking about it, if this return was really for Yang Dong, then it indeed couldn’t be known by others.

Seeing no one else was around, Xiaoxiao spoke up, "Chuntao, are you here for my younger uncle? Are you still holding on?"

Li Chuntao nodded, admitting, "Yes."

Xiaoxiao’s eyes widened in surprise, but upon reflection, it wasn’t that strange. Although Li Chuntao could be shy and reserved at times, she never denied her feelings. Just like the first time they met, when she said she had succeeded in losing weight, she didn’t deny when asked for an introduction, instead, she asked, ’Are you serious?’

Actually, if Li Chuntao and Yang Dong could end up together, it wouldn’t be a bad thing, except there’s Yang Xiaocui in between them.

The main issue was, she noticed Yang Dong seemed to have feelings for Yang Xiaocui, often giving her food and a silver hairpin.

Xiaoxiao feared that Li Chuntao would return empty-handed, heartbroken, so she asked, "Chuntao, what do you plan to do?"

Li Chuntao, unlike her, came from the modern world. If it were her, she wouldn’t have such concerns. After all, those two were forced together, and their feelings might not run that deep; she could fight against societal norms to win him over, and confess her feelings.

But Li Chuntao is a true local; her mindset likely wouldn’t allow her to do such a thing.

If she really confessed and the villagers found out, it could damage her reputation as a girl; she’d be labeled a homewrecker in modern terms.

So she didn’t actively encourage Li Chuntao to compete for him, fearing she’d get hurt.

As expected, Li Chuntao, just as she thought, was a well-mannered and virtuous person. All Li Chuntao said was, "Xiaoxiao, rest assured, I won’t do anything. I won’t intentionally approach Yang Dong, nor will I destroy their relationship. I just want to come and see, give myself a reason to let go. I’ve already spoken with my mother; when I go back this time, I’ll let her select a suitable husband for me."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxiao’s eyes widened. A reason to let go?

Is she going to stay and watch Yang Dong and Yang Xiaocui display their affections?

This girl is truly foolish!

She really didn’t know how to get involved in this. She wanted to help this foolish girl in front of her, but with only Li Chuntao’s affection, it wouldn’t work.

Yang Dong’s attention has already shifted towards Yang Xiaocui. Even if she managed to break them apart forcibly and match Li Chuntao with Yang Dong, it probably wouldn’t work.

This issue, it seems, can only be left to fate!

If the two are truly destined, they will find their way back to each other, no matter how circuitous the route. If not, no amount of engineered encounters will make a difference.

Xiaoxiao held Li Chuntao’s hand, and said with pity, "You’re really foolish!"

"..." Is she foolish? Perhaps.

She didn’t tell Xiaoxiao she’d come to confirm Yang Xiaocui’s relationship with that man, since this kind of thing could damage a woman’s reputation. Without solid evidence, she couldn’t speak carelessly, even though Xiaoxiao was her closest friend, she couldn’t say a word.

If those two were up to something shady, she would expose them and take the first brave step to fight for her happiness. If not, she would silently bless them.