Yanbao spoke, his gaze drifting restlessly, a sign of his uneasy conscience.
He didn't know whether Mommy would believe him…
As he thought this, he felt Jiang Baobao lean over and plant a kiss on his face.
Jiang Baobao's face lit up with joy as she gazed at Yanbao, as if she had discovered a treasure, she said contentedly, "You're already this good at drawing without even trying, worthy of being my precious son! Truly a genius!"
But Yanbao managed to squeeze out a reluctant smile, gazing heavily at the drawing beneath his hands.
He could no longer recall when he had started to like drawing.
All he remembered was that each time he woke up from an illness, he would forget what happened before, and only drawing could calm his heart.
If Mommy knew he had a strange illness, would she still love him?
Yanbao pondered this and suddenly felt scared, carefully taking Jiang Baobao's hand in his.
Jiang Baobao looked up and saw her little one beside her, his eyes watery as he gazed at her, her heart melted at the sight, "Why are you looking at Mommy like that? Did I scare you yesterday?"
She held Yanbao with a kind of heartache, gently patting his back.
"Mommy will definitely protect you from now on and never lose you again. Once things stabilize here, we'll move back abroad and never come back, okay?"
Jiang Baobao comforted Yanbao softly, Li Beijue's stern face crossing her mind.
"…" Yanbao was startled, neither agreeing nor refusing, but his lips tightened with worry.
What to do?
If Mommy never came back, wouldn't he never see her again!
No way!
If he disappeared, Daddy would certainly be very anxious!
He had to find a way to make Daddy and Mommy reconcile as soon as possible!
That was the only way to reunite the family!
Yanbao's little mind began brainstorming instantly, but couldn't think of any good ideas at the moment.
Just then, the phone set aside suddenly rang.
Jiang Baobao snapped back to reality, put down Yanbao, and grabbed the phone, glancing at the number before quickly answering.
"The day after tomorrow? In the evening? Around what time?"
"Mm… Okay, I have time, I'll definitely be there on time."
She spoke a few words to the person on the other end, then hung up.
Yanbao immediately asked with curiosity, "Is Mommy going out the night after tomorrow?"
Jiang Baobao pinched his little cheek and nodded, "Yes, Mommy has a banquet the night after tomorrow. Do you want to go with me?"
She was somewhat reluctant to leave Yanbao alone here.
Yanbao, however, shook his head, negotiating softly, "Mommy, I don't like banquets, can I not go?"
Daddy often went to banquets!
If they accidentally ran into each other, he wouldn't be able to stay with Mommy!
Upon hearing this, Jiang Baobao raised her eyebrows but didn't speak.
She always respected her child's opinion, but…
Looking at the little one in front of her, wary and seemingly really not wanting to go, after a moment of thought, she reluctantly agreed.
"Alright then, tomorrow I'll have the security guard come early for work. You have to stay by Uncle Security's side all day, okay? Mommy promises to be quick there and quick back!"
"Mm-hmm!" Yanbao's face brightened into a smile, nodding in agreement.
...
The next day.
Li Beijue was worn out by Mobai's antics, and for once didn't wake up early.
Yet he heard his cell phone buzzing incessantly by his ear.
"Tch…"
With his eyes still closed, he grudgingly answered the call.
The next second, however, a gentle and sweet female voice came through.
"Jue, my tour has ended, I'm about to board the plane. Do you want to have dinner tonight?"
Liu Rumeng stood in front of the airport window, her face unable to hide her excitement.
Hearing her voice, Li Beijue slightly adjusted his expression and responded in a deep voice, "Tonight is fine, what would you like to eat? I'll have someone arrange it."
As he spoke, he got out of bed.
Liu Rumeng, upon hearing him, curved her lips, detecting the weariness in his tone, she couldn't help but express concern, "What's wrong with you? You sound really tired?"
"It's nothing," Li Beijue said, sitting up and rubbing his temples.
Then he heard Liu Rumeng seemingly breathe a sigh of relief.
She was in a good mood and her voice lifted as she said, "That's good, then let's meet at the restaurant we always go to tonight? Bring Yanbao with you, I haven't seen him for a long time, and I really miss him. I even prepared a gift for him!"
"Mmm, alright," Li Beijue agreed indifferently.
After a few more words, they both hung up the phone.
Li Beijue threw his phone aside, sitting on the bed somewhat distracted.
Last night, he had dreamed of Jiang Baobao.
Though they had only had that one encounter.
Yet over these years, he often dreamed of that night's scene.
It was so tender and ambiguous...
So lingering and memorable...
Li Beijue thought about it, and a flicker of displeasure flashed across his eyes. He quickly turned over and got out of bed, rushing into the bathroom.
He splashed cold water on his face to force himself to wake up, his dark eyes staring at his reflection in the mirror with intensity.
Why does he keep dreaming of Jiang Baobao?
He doesn't even like that woman!
The only one who could move his heart was the girl from sixteen years ago!
Li Beijue took a deep breath, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted. He quickly cleaned up and went straight to see Uncle Zheng.
"Take the young master to buy some clothes later, pick what he likes, and also take the chance to relax. Make sure the guards keep a tight watch, don't let him get lost or run away again."
Uncle Zheng immediately responded, "Yes, I will arrange it right away."
Mobai, who had been wondering how to escape from his room, unexpectedly got the chance to go out and became extremely excited.
He changed into his clothes quickly and, with a carload of guards, went directly to the largest shopping mall in the city.
Just as he entered, he couldn't help but look around, his expression somewhat troubled.
So many guards, it's really annoying!
But with so many people around, as soon as he found the opportunity, he could go look for Mommy!
...
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Jiang Baobao also entered from another door of the mall, accompanied by Yanbao.
Looking at the little guy, fully equipped next to her, she couldn't help but feel a mixture of laughter and tears.
"Baby, aren't you hot wearing such a big mask?" Jiang Baobao said with a smile, pulling down the mask that covered Yanbao's nose and mouth.
But Yanbao quickly lifted it back up.
"It's okay, Mommy, there's air conditioning here, I'm not hot!" Yanbao answered quietly, clutching Jiang Baobao's hand tightly while his big eyes shifted around vigilantly.
He had been to this mall several times before!
What if he's recognized without a mask and sent back to Daddy's place?
Jiang Baobao found it amusing but didn't insist, allowing Yanbao to firmly cover his face.
She then took Yanbao directly to the cell phone counter to first pick out a children's watch phone for him.
Glancing at the several latest models of children's watch phones, Jiang Baobao lifted Yanbao into her arms, rubbed his little head and asked, "Which one do you like, baby? Didn't you say you lost your previous one? Mommy will buy you a new one!"
Yanbao looked excited, glanced over them, and obediently replied, "I like whatever Mommy picks!"
Jiang Baobao raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
This little devil was being too well-behaved today, wasn't he?
Normally, when they went shopping, he would seize any chance to run off the moment she was distracted. But today, not only was he sticking close to her, but he was also so easy to talk to?
Was it because he got scared the other day?
All thanks to Li Beijue!