Chapter 150: Grandpa Li Says

Jiang Baobao's hand holding the phone trembled slightly.

How could she possibly not recognize this voice?

Jiang Baobao calmed her emotions before replying, "Grandpa Li, of course I remember your voice."

"Hahaha! As long as you remember!" Li Laoyezi laughed heartily, then continued, "You should already know that Beijue is bringing Mobai and Yanbao back to attend the family banquet, right?"

"Yes, I know." Jiang Baobao answered in a low voice, a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes; she didn't know what medicine this old man was selling in his gourd.

Immediately after, she heard Li Laoyezi say with a smile, "Since you know, then you should come along too!"

"Ah? This..."

Jiang Baobao was taken aback. She paused for two seconds before refusing, "Grandpa, wouldn't that be inappropriate? After all, Li Beijue and I are already divorced. As an outsider, I shouldn't join in the fun at the Li Family banquet. You should probably..."

"You girl, weren't you once a member of the Li Family too?"

Li Laoyezi interrupted Jiang Baobao, deliberately pretending to be angry as he asked, "What? After being away for a few years, can't even Grandpa's personal phone call invite you anymore?"

"Of course not, Grandpa, I..." Jiang Baobao hurriedly explained, her expression somewhat helpless.

Li Laoyezi, however, did not give her another chance to refuse, saying directly, "Then it's settled. Come along the night after tomorrow. Mobai isn't familiar with my place yet; if you're there, he can relax a bit more. What do you say?"

"I..."

Jiang Baobao hesitated for two seconds, a trace of conflict flashing in her eyes.

After pondering for a moment, she had no choice but to agree, "Alright then, I will respectfully obey your command."

Li Laoyezi instantly became happy: "Good, good, good! Then it's settled! Grandpa hasn't seen you for so many years; we must have a good chat when you come!"

The two spoke a few more words before hanging up the phone.

Li Laoyezi was in a very good mood; he tossed his phone aside and even hummed a little tune.

That brat Li Beijue, he refused to remarry no matter what!

But his two great-grandsons were born to him and that Jiang girl together!

He had to see them in person and test their attitudes!

He couldn't just listen to that brat's one-sided story!

If the two of them could really reconcile, why fight over custody?

It would be better if they hurried up and gave him another great-granddaughter!

Two days later—

Due to Li Laoyezi's warm invitation, Jiang Baobao had no choice but to helplessly decide to attend the Li Family banquet.

Before leaving, Tiantian ran straight to Jiang Baobao's room, pouting her little mouth and looking completely unhappy.

"Mommy said before she would stay home and keep me company! But now she's going with the brothers! Hmph!"

The little girl said discontentedly, sitting on the edge of the bed, puffed up with anger.

Jiang Baobao was left between laughter and tears: "Baby, it's Mommy's fault this time, but Mommy has already explained it to you many times. It was Great-Grandpa who called to invite Mommy, and Mommy has no choice."

As she spoke, Jiang Baobao sighed helplessly and reached into the closet to pick out a long dress.

Tiantian still pouted unhappily and said with dissatisfaction, "Then I want to go with Mommy too! I don't want to be left at home alone!"

"Baby." Jiang Baobao turned around, simply pulling the little girl into her arms to coax her, and said in a low voice, "Mommy knows you'll be bored at home alone, but have you forgotten? Daddy still doesn't know your identity. Everyone there is Daddy's family; what if you get recognized by everyone? So listen to Mommy and stay home obediently, okay?"

Jiang Baobao kissed the little girl in her arms, her tone carrying a sense of negotiation and appeasement.

Tiantian blinked, feeling that what Jiang Baobao said seemed to make sense.

She thought for two seconds before finally nodding: "Alright then! I'll stay home for now, but Mommy, you must come back early!"

"Mm! Mommy promises to come back early!"

Jiang Baobao kissed Tiantian's little cheek again, finally letting out a complete sigh of relief.

She finished getting ready quickly and, looking out the window, saw that Zheng Bo had already prepared the car downstairs, so she hurried down.

Downstairs, Mobai and Yanbao had already changed into little suits of the same color but different styles, dressed neatly.

"Wow! Our family's two little handsome guys are just too dashing today!"

As soon as Jiang Baobao went downstairs, she complimented the two little ones.

Mobai and Yanbao instantly beamed and said loudly, "Mommy is also very beautiful today!"

Jiang Baobao was wearing a black long dress today, the hem covered in shimmering gold-stamped patterns. It looked gorgeous yet elegant, and her whole person exuded the aura of a mature woman, yet that face, when smiling, made people feel she wasn't very old, carrying a hint of cuteness.

"When did Yanbao also learn to be so sweet-mouthed? It's clear you learned it from Mobai!"

Jiang Baobao amusedly pinched the two little ones' cheeks, and the next second, she suddenly felt two gazes landing on her.

She instinctively looked up and noticed Li Beijue, who had been standing by the car.

The two people's gazes immediately met briefly in the air.

A dark light flashed in Li Beijue's eyes as he quickly swept his gaze over Jiang Baobao.

She... really did look good today.

Li Beijue gave his own silent evaluation, pulled open the car door, and said in a low voice, "Time to get in the car."

"Mm!" The two little ones answered together and turned to jump into the back seat.

Jiang Baobao sized up Li Beijue from the corner of her eye, and seeing he had no intention of speaking, she also bent down to get into the car, secretly letting out a sigh of relief.

She thought this guy was going to mock her for throwing herself at him again...

He should know that Grandpa requested her presence, right?

Otherwise, why would he say nothing at all?

Jiang Baobao was too lazy to overthink it and soon put the matter to the back of her mind.

Li Beijue didn't bring a chauffeur today, choosing to drive himself instead.

Not long after, the four of them arrived outside the Li Family Old Residence.

Yanbao had not seen Li Laoyezi for a while and had missed him terribly; as soon as the car came to a steady stop, he immediately pulled Mobai and ran out of the car, eager to get inside.

Jiang Baobao shook her head with a smile, and just as she intended to get out of the car, she suddenly heard Li Beijue speak in a deep voice: "When you see Grandfather in a moment, you had better be careful with what you say."

Jiang Baobao was stunned upon hearing this, instantly understood what he meant, and immediately rolled her eyes in her heart in annoyance.

"Rest assured, I really have no interest in you anymore, I won't go around saying nonsense in front of Grandfather!"

She tossed out this sentence, turned and got out of the car without hesitation, and slammed the car door shut with a bang.

Having walked only two steps, she suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Jiang Baobao pondered for two seconds, then suddenly turned around, walked back toward the direction of the car, and bent down toward the window.

"Something the matter?" Li Beijue frowned.

Jiang Baobao answered with a smile: "I suddenly remembered something; to prevent you from misunderstanding anything else, I'd better tell you—it was Grandfather who invited me here today, otherwise I wouldn't want to come at all."