Counterattack starts with controlling probability

The night was already deep, and the hustle and bustle of the city was gradually fading away. Liu Xia sat on the sofa, quietly looking at the scenery outside the window, her eyes slightly tired.

The ankle I sprained in the mountains during the day still hurts a little. Although I have applied ice to it several times, it still feels a little uncomfortable.

She gently put her legs on the sofa, trying not to aggravate the pain, but her mind was thinking about other things.

Li Hao walked out of the kitchen with a bowl of hot soup.

He glanced at Liu Xia, seemingly noticing her condition. "How's your foot? Can you still bear it?"

Liu Xia looked up at him and smiled slightly: "It's okay, it just hurts a little. Don't worry too much, I will be fine." Her voice was soft, but with a hint of forbearance.

Li Hao didn't say anything. He walked over and put the soup in front of her. "There are some herbs in this soup. It can relieve some pain. Drink some first."

Liu Xia felt warm in her heart. Although Li Hao always appeared calm, this kind of meticulous care always made her feel particularly warm.

She took the bowl and took a sip. She felt the warmth of the soup and the aroma of the herbs, and couldn't help but frowned: "You are really thoughtful."

Li Hao sat opposite her, his eyes unconsciously falling on her ankles.

Seeing that her ankle was still a little swollen, he whispered, "Be more careful next time. The mountain road is really not easy to walk on today. Fortunately, I brought you down the mountain in time."

Liu Xia looked down at her bandaged ankle and couldn't help but smile: "Luckily you're here, otherwise I might have to lie down on the mountain today."

Li Hao's lips curled up slightly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "If you are really so careless, I might need an ambulance to take you down."

Liu Xia couldn't help laughing and felt that Li Hao's smile was particularly warm at this time.

She put down the bowl of soup in her hand and waved her hand gently: "I'm really fine, don't worry too much. I think you've had a hard day too."

"Of course." Li Hao said with a smile as he cleared the bowls on the table. "You've really added a lot of workload to me. I have to carry you up and down the mountain, which takes a lot of effort."

"I know, I know." Liu Xia lowered her head a little embarrassedly. "I was careless today. I was too tired. But I will get a good rest and won't cause you any more trouble."

Li Hao looked at her, a complicated expression flashing in his eyes.

The two have known each other for some time. Although they are partners at work, their relationship has long gone beyond the simple professional scope.

Li Hao also began to realize more and more that his concern and care for Liu Xia was no longer just based on work or sense of responsibility.

He was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Don't worry, it's my duty to take care of you. It's not a bother."

Liu Xia looked at Li Hao and her heart beat slightly faster.

She realized that she seemed to be becoming more and more dependent on this man and wanted to be with him more and more.

Her eyes unconsciously fell on his face, and she suddenly felt a little overwhelmed.

"Li Hao, thank you." she said softly.

Li Hao raised his head, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes: "You're welcome. When you recover, we can go out for a walk together again."

The two sat facing each other, and a subtle silence filled the air.

Liu Xia lowered her head and suddenly felt some indescribable emotions surging in her heart.

She whispered, "Li Hao, I was a little scared when we were climbing the mountain today. After twisting my ankle, I felt like I had become very fragile and dependent on others."

Li Hao's heart trembled slightly. He realized that what Liu Xia was talking about was not only her foot injury, but also some hidden emotions in her heart.

He walked up to her, sat down gently, and said softly: "Depending on others is not a weakness. Sometimes, it is precisely because we trust others that we are willing to make ourselves vulnerable. When you need to rely on others, don't forget that I am always here."

Liu Xia looked up at Li Hao with a dazed look in her eyes.

She looked into his eyes and seemed to see some kind of warm power in them. She did not speak, but just quietly felt the tranquility and warmth of the moment.

Li Hao stretched out his hand and gently placed it on her shoulder, as if wanting to convey comfort and support.

The distance between the two was getting closer and closer. Liu Xia could clearly feel Li Hao's breath and her heartbeat gradually quickened.

"You know, sometimes I really envy you," Liu Xia said suddenly, her voice a little low. "You're always so rational and calm, and you handle everything so well. You're a very capable person."

Li Hao was slightly stunned, then chuckled: "Actually, I'm not completely without flaws, you just haven't seen them."

Liu Xia looked at him with some complicated emotions in her eyes, and she didn't continue speaking.

She sighed softly and lowered her head.

Li Hao noticed her change and seemed a little confused, but he was not in a hurry to break the silence.

After a few seconds, Liu Xia raised her head again and said, "Li Hao, thank you for your continued support and concern. I really appreciate it."

Li Hao's eyes were deep, and he nodded slowly: "You don't need to thank me, this is just what I should do. You are an important person to me. Whether it is work or personal, I will support you whenever you need it."

This time, Liu Xia didn't say anything. She just looked at Li Hao quietly, and a warm feeling inexplicably surged in her heart.

She knew that no matter what she went through, this man would always be someone she could rely on.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

The atmosphere between Li Hao and Liu Xia became extremely solemn. The warm light illuminated their figures, and their eye contact became more and more profound.

The two of them moved closer to each other, Liu Xia's breathing became slightly heavier, and her heartbeat unconsciously accelerated.

She felt Li Hao's breath coming towards her, and it seemed that at this moment, the distance between them suddenly shortened to the extreme.

Li Hao's gaze fell on hers, locking her sight tightly.

Liu Xia could feel the gentle power, and her heartbeat quickened, as if something was quietly rising.

Her lips were slightly parted, she breathed softly, and there was some unconscious expectation in her eyes.

Li Hao slowly stretched out his hand and gently held her face, his fingertips warm and steady.

He did not rush to act, but his eyes were filled with an unignorable deep affection, as if he wanted to freeze this moment in his heart.

Just as the atmosphere between the two became increasingly tense and Liu Xia could almost feel Li Hao's repressive power, suddenly, the sound of wheels came from outside the door, breaking the delicate silence.

Liu Xia's expression changed slightly. The moment she heard the voice, she seemed to realize something and hurriedly pushed Li Hao away.

She stood up, her steps a little unsteady. Although her ankle had healed somewhat, she couldn't help but feel a slight pain.

Li Hao quickly stood up and held her waist with his hand: "Are you okay?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Liu Xia waved her hands quickly, her heartbeat still accelerating, and the blush on her face spread unconsciously.

She lowered her head, straightened her clothes, and tried to calm down.

However, there was a sound of a key turning at the door, and then the door was pushed open.

Liu Xia's father, Liu Fei, appeared at the door.

When he saw the scene inside the house, his eyes lit up.

Li Hao and Liu Xia were standing very close to each other, which easily made people make some associations.

Although the two did not cross the line, the ambiguous atmosphere made people imagine a lot.

"Oh, Li Hao, you're here? Xiaoxia is here too. It seems you haven't rested yet."

Liu Fei smiled, his tone was a little teasing, but his eyes showed a hint of awareness.

Liu Xia suddenly felt her face getting hot and her heart almost jumped out of her chest.

She quickly lowered her head, trying to hide her sudden embarrassment. "Dad, why...why are you back? Didn't you say you weren't coming back today?"

Liu Fei looked at her, his brows raised slightly. "Today's game was too hastily put together, and everyone felt uninterested, so I came back. By the way, I want to remind you, if you're too 'engaged' in the conversation, don't forget to eat dinner."

Li Hao was also a little embarrassed at this time. Although he remained calm on the surface, there were some waves in his heart.

He stood up straight and nodded slightly: "Yes, Uncle Liu, we were uh, quite 'engaged' in our conversation just now."

Liu Fei gave him a meaningful smile and said, "Since you guys don't have anything to do, come and have dinner with me."

A blush flashed across Liu Xia's face. She quickly turned her head and whispered, "Okay, Dad, you've worked hard. Dinner will be ready soon."

She originally wanted to return to normal as soon as possible, but she still felt a little embarrassed about the atmosphere just now.

Because of her ankle injury, it is not convenient for her to go into the kitchen to cook.

In fact, Liu Fei's family has always had an external chef who is responsible for cooking, but today no one was going to eat at home, and the chef was unable to come back due to some urgent matters.

Liu Xia thought, in that case, she could only ask Li Hao to help with dinner.

Li Hao frowned slightly when he saw Liu Xia standing there, some of her movements not being very flexible.

So he walked up to her and said softly, "You take a rest. Leave the cooking to me."

As he said that, he gently held her shoulders and asked her to sit at the dining table.

"You?" Liu Xia was a little surprised. She didn't expect Li Hao to take the initiative to take on the task of cooking. She smiled softly, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, and said, "Don't let me down, Li Hao."

Li Hao smiled at her and patted his chest, "Don't worry, I have some cooking skills."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Liu Xia shook her head helplessly and watched Li Hao walk into the kitchen.

She felt a warm current in her heart, and Li Hao's words and actions seemed to bring her closer to him unconsciously.

After Li Hao entered the kitchen, he began to look around.

The ingredients in the kitchen are not rich, but there are some basic ingredients.

Li Hao saw some fresh vegetables, some chicken breasts and a few slices of sea bass on the table. After thinking about it, he decided to make a simple dish that could show off his cooking skills - grilled fish with garlic and stir-fried seasonal vegetables.