The air became tense for a moment.
Li Beijue's eyes were slightly narrowed, with a mocking curve formed at the corner of his lips.
"Fighting me? What exactly do you have to compete with me? His sickness is all thanks to you!" he scolded sharply before fiercely pushing Jiang Baobao away.
Jiang Baobao felt a soreness in her wrist and looked at him speechless and furious upon hearing his words.
What a mistake!
It was he who had snatched the child from her!
And now he's biting back?
Jiang Baobao took a deep breath as her patience was nearly exhausted.
Knowing she had no say here, she pressed down her anger and asked directly, "What do you want from me? If you have something to say, say it quickly."
A dark light flashed in Li Beijue's eyes as he picked up a contract from the table.
Jiang Baobao immediately sneered, "What now? Want more alimony? Go ahead and quote a price, President Li."
She might not compare to Li Beijue in other aspects, but when it came to money, she had plenty!
She calculated all her assets, waiting for him to name his price.
The next second, however, she saw Li Beijue pass the contract over: "You want to see the child, don't you? It so happens he is not feeling well. As long as you agree to stay here as a nanny, responsible for his daily meals and living, you can see him whenever you want, and I will also give you a certain remuneration..."
Jiang Baobao was stunned upon hearing this, and after two seconds, she burst out laughing, angered. She couldn't believe what she was hearing...
Does Li Beijue even know what her status is now?
To blackmail her into being a nanny?
"What a joke! Li Beijue, are you dreaming?"
Jiang Baobao glanced at the contract in her hand and threw it on the ground.
Li Beijue's face instantly turned an ashen color, his gaze fierce as he looked at the woman before him.
On Jiang Baobao's face, which once only showed obedience, was now a strong desire to fight back.
Li Beijue's eyes flickered for a moment, then he suddenly stepped forward and pinched Jiang Baobao's chin!
He bent down with curled lips and said through clenched teeth, "You don't have a choice! If you don't want to do it, then you'll never see your son again for the rest of your life!"
"Li Beijue, you bastard! Is blackmail all you can do?" Jiang Baobao glared at him defiantly, her chin hurting from the pinch, with a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.
A slight movement stirred in Li Beijue's heart, followed by a peculiar sensation...
How had he never noticed before... Jiang Baobao was actually quite attractive.
Especially now, with a face full of displeasure yet helplessly cornered...
Like an agitated little kitty...
Li Beijue snapped back to reality, feeling annoyed by his own thoughts.
How could he be mesmerized by another woman?
Jiang Baobao was only suitable to stay here as a nanny!
The position of the young mistress of the Li Family was always reserved for that girl from years ago...
His lifesaver...
No matter how long it took, he would certainly find her!
Li Beijue came back to his senses abruptly, the force on his hand intensifying, as he said impatiently, "You'd better talk less nonsense, I don't have that much patience!"
Jiang Baobao immediately winced in pain but bit her teeth without saying a word.
She still had work to do; how could she possibly be a nanny?
If she really agreed to Li Beijue, who knows how he would torture her!
But...
"I can agree to your terms, but I have conditions of my own. Let go of me first!"
Jiang Baobao's mind was racing, and she suddenly had an idea.
No sooner had her words fallen than she felt the grip on her chin loosen sharply.
Li Beijue's expression was stern as if waiting for her to continue.
Jiang Baobao took a wary step back, quickly organizing her thoughts.
Li Beijue now wanted to take Mobai back as the heir.
But this little troublemaker was no easy target!
If he really acted up, everyone in this house wouldn't be able to handle it!
Otherwise, Li Beijue wouldn't have asked me to come!
Jiang Baobao sorted out the situation and then methodically said, "I have to meet him first, then go back to the hotel to pack up. I can only come over tomorrow."
"That's fine," Li Beijue agreed readily.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Baobao immediately let out a huge sigh of relief.
Soon, a servant appeared at the door and took Jiang Baobao to Yanbao's room.
"The young master is inside,"
the servant whispered at the door before turning around and leaving.
Jiang Baobao hurriedly pushed the door open and immediately saw the little guy standing by the window.
"Mobai!!!"
She ran over in two steps and tightly embraced Yanbao in her arms.
Yanbao also suddenly snapped back to reality, burrowed into her embrace, and cried out loudly, "Mommy! You finally came!"
Hearing the longing in his voice, Jiang Baobao felt overwhelmingly guilty.
She quickly kissed the little guy's forehead and said with a pained heart, "It's Mommy's fault, Mommy came late. But you little rascal shouldn't starve yourself either! How can you be so rebellious?"
While talking, she noticed the little guy yawn.
Yanbao had not slept all night and now, seeing Jiang Baobao, he felt incredibly safe. He found a comfortable position in her arms, closed his eyes, and cooed softly, "Because I missed Mommy so much..."
"Do you want to leave this place?" Jiang Baobao immediately asked.
Without hesitation, Yanbao nodded, "Yes, wherever Mommy is, that's where I'll go!"
Jiang Baobao's heart grew sour, suddenly feeling a wave of warmth.
She was just about to say something when she saw the little guy's eyelids grow heavy, as if he was truly exhausted.
"Mommy, I'm so sleepy... Don't go, stay with me for a while, will you..."
As Yanbao spoke, he could no longer resist the overwhelming drowsiness and fell fast asleep after his words.
Jiang Baobao saw the faint circles under his eyes, her heart ached as if a piece had been gouged out.
It was only one night...
Yet this little guy had put himself through such an ordeal just to see her!
Li Beijue really didn't deserve to be a father!
She must not let Mobai stay by his side!
"Sleep, Mommy is here..."
Jiang Baobao was anxious but kept her voice gentle.
Her eyes darted around the room, quickly landing on a cartoon suitcase in the corner. A bold idea immediately popped into her head.
That size... it might just work!
"Baby, wait for Mommy. I'll take you away right now..."
Jiang Baobao looked down at the sleeping little guy in her arms, and carefully placed him on the bed.
Concerned about hurting Yanbao, she quickly found some clothes from the wardrobe, opened the suitcase, and cushioned it around him.
After making all the preparations, she carefully picked up Yanbao.
...
Ten minutes later.
A sneaky figure appeared in the back garden of the Li Mansion.
Jiang Baobao carefully carried the suitcase, making her way among the taller bushes.
If she remembered correctly...
There was a small door commonly used by gardeners and usually left unlocked...
With this thought, she turned a corner, and indeed she saw the exit right before her eyes!
Jiang Baobao's heart leapt, and she immediately broke into a run towards it.
As long as she left from here, she would definitely hide Mobai well!
She would never let Li Beijue find him again!
At the same time, Uncle Zheng rushed into Beijue's study for perhaps the umpteenth time.
"Young Master, this is terrible! The young master is missing! We checked the surveillance... he... he was put into a suitcase and taken away! But he shouldn't have gone far..."