Chapter 332: Chapter 332: The Outsider Watches the Spectacle, the Insider Sees the Secrets!

Chen Xiao walked towards Lin Xi.

Not long after, Dai Bingquan also left with Dai Hong’Er.

Although Luo Sifu had invited the grandfather and grandson.

Dai Bingquan knew very well that if he and Dai Hong’Er stayed tonight, it would change the warm atmosphere significantly.

Because all the people present, except for them, were either family or friends.

As outsiders, Dai Bingquan was not suitable to stay, so he conscientiously left.

During dinner, Chen Xiao could see that everyone was genuinely happy inside.

Especially a few elders, they were already a bit tipsy halfway through the meal.

As soon as they got tipsy, their wives started scolding one by one.

But their scolding did not affect anyone’s mood; instead, everyone laughed heartily.

They finished the dinner from seven in the evening to past nine at night before leaving one after another.

Luo Sifu, whether intentionally or sincerely, insisted on taking Old Chen, his mother, Lin Shanhu, and Han Meixiang to stay at his house after the meal.

They agreed that, after sobering up the next day, they would go to a famous Taoist temple in Dongzhou to pray.

When Luo Dali, who hadn’t drunk at all during the meal and only kept serving Ye Xiu, showed up driving a business car, Chen Xiao suddenly understood something.

Perhaps this was part of Luo Dali’s plan, to free up more private space for Chen Xiao and Lin Xi.

Watching Luo Dali drive away with Chen Xiao and Lin Xi’s parents.

Just as Liu Dayou hadn’t finished suggesting and was dragged away by Xiaoji with his mouth covered.

That guy even wanted to find a shop for a late-night drink!

Seeing everyone leaving, Lin Xi hooked her arm through Chen Xiao’s shoulder and said, "Shall we walk back? Anyway, it’s not far from Phoenix Street."

"Sure, whatever you say. If you get tired, I’ll carry you."

Lin Xi tightened her grip on his arm and whispered, "You pamper me so much, don’t you fear spoiling me?"

Chen Xiao didn’t answer, but silently crouched down in front of Lin Xi at a corner.

Lin Xi wasted no time, climbing onto Chen Xiao’s back, and teasingly said: "Pigsy carrying the pretty wife, lucky you!"

Chen Xiao raised his hand: "Stop changing the words."

"Then tell me if you feel lucky."

"I feel lucky watching a movie with you, not lucky if not."

"Let’s watch one, I’m not afraid. But I’d like to watch international films, I can learn some foreign languages."

Chen Xiao’s mouth twitched: "What’s there to learn? Just the same few lines over and over."

"Mind your own business!"

Lin Xi deliberately acted up, but her hand slowly reached into Chen Xiao’s collar.

A slight movement from her fingertips made Chen Xiao feel on edge.

He didn’t know how other couples interact.

But he was sure that when alone with Lin Xi, she seemed to have hyperactivity syndrome.

Her hands were constantly busy, either pinching his flesh or sneaking into his clothes.

All along the way, Lin Xi was restless, leaving Chen Xiao to ignore everything once they got home.

The door opened and shut; whatever happened outside, he planned to stay in bed except for restroom visits tonight.

By next morning, Chen Xiao noticed Lin Xi’s peculiar sleeping position.

Waiting for Lin Xi to wake up, Chen Xiao asked her: "You don’t usually sleep like that, why the sudden change?"

Lin Xi replied mysteriously: "You wouldn’t understand, I heard it from some female colleagues at the office, they said it’s easier this way."

Though Lin Xi spoke vaguely, Chen Xiao understood immediately.

Chen Xiao pulled Lin Xi into his arms and quietly asked: "Are you really prepared?"

"Reporting to my husband, always prepared!"

Lin Xi said playfully as Chen Xiao grinned: "It’s still early, let’s... not rush to get up!"

"Ah... but I have work today!"

"The morning is the most important part of the day, everything else comes later."

"Please, Your Highness, spare me, I dare not anymore!"

Chen Xiao didn’t respond.

But he was mindful of time, not daring to really delay Lin Xi’s work.

Before Lin Xi went to work, Chen Xiao brought out the ’Ten Demon Sons’ he had hidden.

Seeing this wooden sculpture, Lin Xi frowned immediately: "What is that? It looks so unsettling!"

"Lou Xiaodong has passed away. According to his last wishes, Hu Yue sent this to me. I’m not sure if it’s carved by him or acquired from someone else."

Lin Xi was taken aback.

She remembered the first time Chen Xiao learned about Lou Xiaodong was through her telling him over the phone.

But unexpectedly, Lou Xiaodong was gone in such a short time.

Chen Xiao also shared the cause of Lou Xiaodong’s death, prompting Lin Xi to sigh:

"I never thought Elder Lou would meet such an end, but Captain Hu might be right that it’s perhaps his best resting place. After all, he had little family left, and the only relative alive was waiting for time."

Chen Xiao nodded, then pointed to the ’Ten Demon Sons’: "What’s your take on this thing?"

Lin Xi didn’t rush to answer but studied it carefully.

After a while, Lin Xi’s frown remained.

"I don’t think it’s good, nor self-made by Elder Lou—could very well be given or sent to him by someone else." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

With a thought, Lin Xi suggested: "Why not reach out to Lou Yang? Captain Hu might help contact him."

"I was thinking the same." Chen Xiao said, then checked the time: "Let’s talk about it later, let me take you to work first, or you’ll be late."

"Okay."

Lin Xi nodded, but kept glancing back at the ’Ten Demon Sons’ while exiting the room.

After dropping Lin Xi at her workplace, Chen Xiao returned home and called Hu Yue.

Hu Yue: "Mr. Chen, did you receive the piece?"

"Received it last night; as you said, I was stunned at first glance. Never expected someone would use wood carving to present such a piece."

"Indeed. I believe sending it to you must carry a deeper meaning. But even after contemplating it, I couldn’t discern any clues."

"Did you contact Lou Yang? Has he seen this sculpture?"

Hu Yue: "I knew you’d ask, so I visited him earlier. Lou Yang claimed never encountering that sculpture, nor hearing of it in daily life."

Chen Xiao couldn’t help furrowing his brow.

The fact that even Lou Yang was unaware of the sculpture!

It indicated that before his incident, Lou Xiaodong kept it absolutely confidential.

Thinking over, Chen Xiao realized outsiders only see amusement, whereas insiders discern the truth.

He had little knowledge of traditional wood carving, nor acquaintances in the field.

Thus, he should gather information about wood carving masters, and discover what profound meaning ’Ten Demon Sons’ holds in their eyes!