Xiao Li appeared in Qin Xiao's sight with a radiant smile, leaving Qin Xiao dumbfounded from the impact both visually and audibly.
It wasn't until Xiao Li linked her arm around his that Qin Xiao came to his senses and led Xiao Li downstairs...
Standing beside Qin Xiao like this was a first for Xiao Li, both in her past and present life. It was only now she realized how tall Qin Xiao was!
In her past life, Xiao Li's leg was broken, and she was either in bed or in a wheelchair all day. After being taken to the Qin Family, whenever Qin Xiao came to her side, he would either kneel or sit, so Xiao Li never paid attention to how tall he actually was...
Xiao Li was 1.68 meters tall, and today she wore 5-centimeter high heels, yet standing next to Qin Xiao, she only reached his chin. It seemed that Qin Xiao was at least over 1.8 meters tall, maybe even over 1.9 meters...
As Xiao Li was estimating Qin Xiao's height while following him down the stairs, an unpleasant voice rang out...
"Wait a moment..."
The voice belonged to Xiao Yan, who had waited until the two of them reached the stairway to speak up because she had lost her focus for a moment just now...
Since childhood, Xiao Yan disliked Xiao Li the most because Xiao Li was more attractive, had better grades, and the family background of their second uncle was better than her own.
When their second aunt was around, she cherished Xiao Li to the core, unlike Xiao Yan's mom, who constantly told her she was worthless...
Even though she always knew Xiao Li was beautiful, she was still struck by the sight of Xiao Li in a wedding dress...
Being struck by Xiao Li was one thing, but when Xiao Li walked beside Qin Xiao, who was merely a college professor—a status that was originally beneath her interest—the pairing suddenly looked perfect, damnably perfect.
This made Xiao Yan, who already wanted to wreck this marriage, even more determined to stop the wedding.
Qin Xiao had no intention of paying attention to Xiao Yan, but since Xiao Li stopped, he had no choice but to stop too...
Xiao Li turned around, waiting for Xiao Yan to approach, curious to see what kind of mischief she would concoct this time...
Xiao Yan stepped up to the couple and looked at Qin Xiao, "Qin Xiao, marriage is not child's play. It should at least be consensual. But Xiao Li doesn't want to marry you, isn't it bad to force her into this marriage?"
Xiao Yan initially addressed Qin Xiao, then turned to Xiao Li, "Li, I know that last night you didn't dare to jump out the window, it was too dangerous.
But you shouldn't settle for marrying just because you're scared to jump out the window to escape, throwing your luggage out of the window already proved you really don't want to marry.
Li, don't be afraid. If you don't want to get married, we won't. I'll have Dad persuade your Second Uncle."
Saying this, Xiao Yan wanted to reach for Xiao Li's hand, but Xiao Li evaded her.
This girl's words are truly filled with traps at every turn!
On the surface, she was standing up for Xiao Li, but she was secretly informing Qin Xiao that Xiao Li wanted to escape the marriage...
Xiao Li laughed softly, without even looking at Xiao Yan, who feigned sisterly love, and directly turned to Qin Xiao, "You heard her, she just said I want to escape the marriage, what do you say?"
Qin Xiao looked at the mischievous girl before him and slightly raised the corner of his mouth, "Just escape! No matter where you go, I'll chase you there..."
Xiao Li laughed upon hearing this, unlike her previous soft chuckles, this time her smile blossomed like a flower...
Xiao Li released her hold on Qin Xiao's arm and said with a gentle smile, "Then I'll escape, you must chase closely..."
After saying this, she lifted her wedding dress and sprinted downstairs...
Qin Xiao chuckled, quickly stepped forward, and in two strides caught up and pulled her into a princess carry...
As she was lifted up by Qin Xiao, Xiao Li wrapped her arms around his neck. Being carried often in her past life made her quite accustomed, "You chased fast..."
Qin Xiao laughed, "If you don't chase your wife fast, you might as well prepare to stay single!"
Joking, Qin Xiao carried Xiao Li down the stairs step by step...
At the staircase on the second floor, Xiao Yan watched the flirtation between the two, trembling with anger...
Downstairs, Xiao Zhennan saw Qin Xiao carrying Xiao Li down and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, worried that his little princess would cause a scene again.
As Xiao Li was carried down, her eyes turned red the moment she saw Xiao Zhennan.
A silent "Dad" spread in her throat...
In both her past and present lives, their separation had only been a year, yet Xiao Li couldn't find the words to call out "Dad".
In her past life, during Xiao Zhennan's last days, all he thought about was how to arrange Xiao Li's future life.
But Xiao Li, due to her own stubbornness, shattered his plans, tormenting herself to such an extent, indirectly speeding up Xiao Zhennan's departure.
So, facing Xiao Zhennan again, Xiao Li was wracked with such guilt that she couldn't bring herself to say "Dad".
Hugging Xiao Li, Qin Xiao clearly sensed her emotional shift and was planning to put her down for a talk when Xiao Zhennan stopped him.
Naturally, Xiao Zhennan also noticed his little princess's unusual mood, but he thought Xiao Li was angry with him. To prevent the wedding from experiencing another disturbance, he directly said, "Ah Xiao, don't put her down...
The bride should not touch the ground when she goes out, carry Li'er out like this!"
Beside them, Chang Fang heard this and became anxious. What was Xiao Yan doing, how come she didn't manage to disrupt it?
"Second Brother, are you just going to let Xiao Li go out like this, it's too..."
Before Chang Fang could finish, Xiao Zhennan raised his hand, stopping her words, "Ah Xiao, go, don't miss the lucky hour."
Qin Xiao nodded, "Dad, then I'll take Xiao Li away."
After speaking, Qin Xiao carried Xiao Li towards the door. As they were about to reach the exit, Qin Xiao felt Xiao Li tugging at his clothes...
Stopped in his tracks, Qin Xiao looked at the person in his arms, Xiao Li softly said, "I want to say something to Dad."
Qin Xiao nodded, and turned her around in his arms. Xiao Li took a deep breath before looking up at Xiao Zhennan, "Dad..."
The moment she called "Dad," the weight on her chest dispersed, tears welled up in her eyes yet she smiled at Xiao Zhennan, "Dad... dress a little sharper, you'll be walking me down the aisle later."
Xiao Zhennan watched his little princess in this manner, his old eyes turning red too, "Little rascal, your dad isn't handsome enough like this?"
Xiao Li shook her head, "Not as handsome as Qin Xiao..."
Qin Xiao, suddenly complimented, felt a sweet sensation in his heart.
Xiao Zhennan's heart felt stifled hearing this; they hadn't even left yet, and she was already siding with an outsider. Annoyed, he waved his hand, "Hurry up, hurry up…"
Seeing Xiao Zhennan's childish demeanor, Xiao Li burst into laughter, and Qin Xiao laughed too as he carried her away.
In the car, Xiao Li laughed and asked, "Are you tired?"
Qin Xiao shook his head, "Not tired."
Once they were seated, Xiao Li looked at Qin Xiao seriously, "I truly wanted to run away last night..."