Chapter 140: If You Like Acting, Then Act to the End

Jiang Baobao stayed at the Base until it was time for the three little ones to finish school, only then returning to Li Mansion unhurriedly.

But she didn't expect that just as she arrived at the entrance, she would run into Li Beijue's car, which was also pulling in at that exact moment.

Jiang Baobao's footsteps came to an abrupt halt as she watched Li Beijue step out of the car.

Li Beijue naturally saw Jiang Baobao as well and stopped accordingly.

Their gazes met in the air, instantly tinged with a hint of scorching tension.

Li Beijue's eyes flickered for a moment; he did not speak, his expression somewhat hesitant.

It seemed he was struggling with whether or not to let Jiang Baobao inside.

The next second—

The villa's front door was suddenly pushed open violently from the inside!

"Mommy! You're back!" Mobai rushed toward Jiang Baobao like a little cannonball, throwing himself directly into her arms.

Yanbao followed closely behind, holding a piece of drawing paper; he ran to Jiang Baobao like he was presenting a treasure and asked happily, "Mommy! Look at the drawing I did today! I got first place in the whole class!"

Jiang Baobao's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly reached out to take it.

Li Beijue watched the two little ones surrounding Jiang Baobao, and his mood instantly plummeted to the bottom.

On what grounds was all of this?

Could it be that just because she gave birth to Yanbao and Mobai, no matter how terrible a person she was, the two of them would like her without reservation?

"Hmph." Li Beijue couldn't help but let out a cold snort, suddenly turned his head, and strode toward the villa.

The two little ones were also stunned, subconsciously looking at Li Beijue, but they only saw his back.

"Mommy, what's wrong with Daddy? Is he in a bad mood?" Yanbao was a bit worried and asked subconsciously.

Jiang Baobao felt a surge of anger the moment she thought of the incident at noon, but not wanting to worry the two little ones, she covered it up: "Maybe Daddy is jealous because you two came straight to find Mommy."

Yanbao suddenly realized, and hurriedly said in a loud voice: "Then I'll go show Daddy the drawing I made! Then he won't be angry anymore!"

As the little one spoke, he ran off and disappeared in a flash.

Jiang Baobao was left between laughter and tears, and she entered the villa with Mobai.

Upstairs, Yanbao indeed ran all the way into Li Beijue's study, holding his drawing.

As soon as he entered, he stood obediently by Li Beijue's side and asked cautiously: "Daddy, are you angry? I didn't mean to ignore you just now! Daddy, do you want to see the drawing I made?"

Li Beijue was taken aback by his words, his eyes flickered for a moment, and then he nodded gently and took the little one's drawing.

"It is indeed drawn well. When you are a little older, Daddy will find the best master in the country to be your teacher."

Yanbao was indeed very talented in painting; Li Beijue scanned the work in his hands with an appreciative gaze and did not spare his praise.

Yanbao jumped up with joy instantly: "Thank you, Daddy! I will definitely study hard with the teacher when the time comes!"

"Mm, go play. Daddy still has some work to handle." A hint of a smile finally appeared on Li Beijue's face as he gently ruffled the little one's hair.

Yanbao, however, still asked worriedly: "Then Daddy isn't angry anymore, right?"

After he said that, he suddenly thought of something and hurriedly added: "Mommy told me to come and coax you, Daddy!"

Li Beijue's hand, which was about to pick up a document, paused abruptly; he then closed his eyes and nodded slightly.

Only then was Yanbao reassured, and he left the study skipping along.

Li Beijue listened to the little one walking away, his mood feeling somewhat subtle.

That woman Jiang Baobao told Yanbao to come?

What was she trying to do again?

Li Beijue pondered for two seconds, then suddenly pulled open the small drawer beside him, took out a small black velvet box, and flicked it; the lid popped open with a "snap."

A crystal-clear Magnolia Necklace appeared before his eyes.

Li Beijue stared at it for only a few seconds before his brows couldn't help but furrow.

Was the owner of this necklace... really Jiang Baobao?

But Jiang Baobao... she was clearly that kind of woman...

Dinner time—

Fearing that Yanbao would worry, Li Beijue still appeared at the dining table as usual.

Seeing him, the three little ones all greeted him obediently.

Jiang Baobao, however, acted as if she hadn't seen him and focused on setting the tableware for the three little ones.

There was nothing in front of Li Beijue.

"Mommy, where are Daddy's chopsticks?"

Seeing that Li Beijue's plate was completely empty, Yanbao couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Baobao smiled and replied with her usual expression: "Daddy's chopsticks are for him to get himself, of course. Only little children need Mommy to take care of them."

As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced in Li Beijue's direction.

Hmph! Why should she serve him!

A grown man, couldn't he even pick up a pair of chopsticks?

Jiang Baobao sat properly in her seat and withdrew her gaze indifferently.

Li Beijue's expression turned stern; his sharp gaze swept over Jiang Baobao, but he didn't say a word, simply picked up a pair of chopsticks, and sat down at the dining table.

The dining table was silent.

The three little ones exchanged glances subconsciously, keenly sensing that the atmosphere at this moment was somewhat strange.

Mobai's big eyes darted suspiciously between Li Beijue and Jiang Baobao, and he couldn't help but say: "Mommy... did you and Daddy... have a fight?"

"No."

"No."

Li Beijue and Jiang Baobao spoke at the same time, then both froze simultaneously after finishing, subconsciously exchanged a glance, and then quickly looked away.

The two of them seemed to have reached a strange tacit understanding, as neither wanted any conflict to occur in front of the children.

Mobai blinked his eyes, his expression somewhat puzzled, and just as he was about to say something more, Jiang Baobao reached out and tapped his little head, asking with amusement: "Don't think so much while eating; how come your little head is filled with so many things every day?"

Mobai pouted, having no choice but to obediently stop talking.

Yanbao and Tiantian also observed Li Beijue and Jiang Baobao silently, their big eyes filled with a hint of confusion.

No one spoke again at the dining table, and it was quieter than at any other time.

Jiang Baobao's peripheral vision, however, could not help but glance in Li Beijue's direction.

At least this guy knows his place and didn't make things difficult for her in front of the children...

So... is today's matter considered over?

Or is he planning to find trouble with her later?

Jiang Baobao felt a bit uncertain, and thinking about today's events made her feel angry; her gaze swept around the table, and she suddenly had an idea.

"Eat some of this; you were just caught in the rain earlier, so it can help dispel the cold."

She smiled and placed a huge slice of ginger into Li Beijue's plate, smiling with a face full of amiability.

Hmph!

Doesn't he like to put on an act in front of the children?

Let's see if he eats it!

The hand Li Beijue used to hold his chopsticks stiffened, and his expression changed for a moment.

This woman is doing this on purpose!

He let out a cold snort in his heart, and the next second, he actually followed suit, picked up a chili pepper, and placed it directly into Jiang Baobao's plate!