Chapter 1766: Willing to Lose the Bet, Taking Responsibility

Li Beijue lifted his chin, his face showing smugness: "Don't you give me any snide remarks, kid; I'll show you my efficiency right now!"

As he spoke, Li Beijue held up his phone.

He was incredibly proud of himself.

Jiang Baobao and her son adjusted their gaze, only then seeing the content clearly.

It was a photo of a woman.

Judging by her silhouette, she had once been a very beautiful woman.

But at this moment, her expression was desolate, her eyes dim, and her figure gaunt.

Her long hair had lost its luster and was almost entirely white.

Her back was slightly hunched, as if an invisible weight were pressing down on her.

Such a person was completely unrelated to the word "vitality."

But the version of her in Jiang Baobao's memory wasn't like this at all!

Jiang Baobao pointed at the photo, half-doubting, and asked Li Beijue: "Is this... Li Shu's wife?"

"That's right, my people have already found her latest information!"

After finishing, Li Beijue continued to swipe forward through the photos.

This time, the photo contained a screenshot of a chat.

Inside were some specific details about Li Shu's wife.

Including where she lived, her current living situation, and so on.

Once Jiang Baobao and her son had finished looking, Li Beijue looked provocatively at Li Xingyan.

Li Xingyan felt his father's provocation.

He felt very helpless.

But he still cooperated and said: "Dad is still the best."

Although Li Beijue had received a compliment.

He didn't feel very satisfied; instead, he had a feeling of... being brushed off!

Li Beijue was stifled with anger.

He turned his head, intending to complain to Jiang Baobao.

As a result, he discovered that Jiang Baobao was wearing a thoughtful expression.

"Wife, what are you thinking about?"

Jiang Baobao came back to her senses, sighing before she spoke: "She was once an excellent woman, but now..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Jiang Baobao shook her head gently.

Many years ago, she had met the woman in the photo once.

At that time, the woman was graceful and full of spirit.

How could she be like this now, having completely lost her luster and turned into a fish-eye pearl...

Seeing his mother sigh, Li Xingyan said: "People who have lost hope in life are probably all like this."

As his voice fell, Li Xingyan wanted to steer the topic back.

But looking at his mother, who was not in the right state of mind...

And then looking at his father, who was attempting to claim credit...

Li Xingyan gave up on that idea.

It seemed the truth could only be investigated slowly.

But there was one thing that needed a decision immediately.

Li Xingyan made his expression serious and asked his mother: "Since Xie Wanyi is one of Li Shu's people, isn't his existence very dangerous?"

Jiang Baobao didn't have any worries in that regard.

She even asked in return: "If Wanyi were truly standing on that side, how would he share this information with you?"

Mentioning this, Li Xingyan felt depressed!

That Xie Wanyi wasn't simply sharing with Li Xingyan.

He was using him!

But Li Xingyan, out of concern for his pride, couldn't say it clearly to his mother; he could only mumble sullenly: "He's a variable, regardless!"

Li Beijue was a man of action; he couldn't be bothered with those twists and turns and arranged directly: "If you don't feel at ease, then have someone protect Tiantian."

Li Xingyan told his father: "After the West Hall Master disappeared, Xie Wanyi already arranged for people to be by Tiantian's side."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Baobao was surprised at first, then nodded, murmuring: "He is quite meticulous."

Li Xingyan was speechless.

He would bet that if someone else had done these things, his mother would definitely have been displeased.

But when it came to Xie Wanyi...

Li Xingyan didn't understand, so he asked: "Why do you hold Xie Wanyi in such high regard?"

"Because that child does things reliably and you can't pick out any faults."

"But people who are good at disguising themselves are all like that; there's nothing special about it."

Li Xingyan was speaking from his own feelings.

But Jiang Baobao felt that this was Li Xingyan's prejudice.

Jiang Baobao felt somewhat helpless and asked: "When exactly will you be able to stop targeting him?"

"He is an anomaly; I can't help but target him."

"But have you ever thought that perhaps you are the one who is too rigid?"

Regarding this assessment, Li Beijue immediately expressed his agreement and added, "And they are still young, not knowing how to be flexible."

Li Xingyan took the opportunity to say, "That's right, in terms of flexibility, they truly cannot compare to Father."

This brat...

Being sarcastic again!

Li Beijue felt that he should do something to demonstrate his dignity as a father.

But before he could take action, Jiang Baobao asked helplessly, "You two, what exactly is going on today?"

Li Beijue immediately said, "Young people, they don't know any better, and they don't understand the painstaking efforts of their elders!"

Painstaking efforts?

Li Xingyan was already too lazy to say anything.

Anyway, no matter what he said, Father would have a reason to refute it.

And then add some polish to his own image.

Jiang Baobao thought of something and hurriedly urged, "Tell Mobai not to wander outside anymore, and come back early."

Want to make that playboy settle down?

Li Xingyan chuckled.

He thought to himself that it would be difficult!

After the few of them finished chatting, they walked downstairs together.

And then they were shocked by the scene downstairs!

They saw Li Moning lying comfortably on the sofa.

While Jiang Motian was beside her, massaging her up and down.

Jiang Baobao stared for a while, blinked her eyes, and then asked in surprise, "What is the situation here?"

Jiang Motian sighed helplessly: "Lost a bet."

Upon hearing this, Li Beijue said with a chuckle, "A bet is a bet, having integrity; you are much better than your brother."

Li Xingyan, who was being alluded to, was somewhat speechless.

And when he looked at Jiang Motian...

Li Xingyan really wanted to keep her away from Xie Wanyi!

It was just that at this moment, it was not very suitable to talk about this.

And even if he said it, Jiang Motian probably wouldn't listen.

Li Xingyan pressed his lips together, and in the end, said nothing.

But Jiang Motian noticed her brother's hesitation.

This suddenly gave Jiang Motian a premonition: was the content they were just talking about upstairs related to her?

Jiang Motian was lost in thought, and the movements of her hands stopped.

As soon as she stopped, Li Moning clamored, "Don't stop, continue, continue!"

Seeing that this little girl was still enjoying it, Li Beijue asked, "Is your sister's technique that good?"

"It's excellent!"

"Then Tiantian, in a while, you can also help Dad massage his shoulders; my shoulders have been very uncomfortable lately."

Li Beijue said while shaking his shoulders.

Seeing this, Jiang Baobao frowned and gently pushed him.

Afterwards, she said to Jiang Motian with a smile, "In a few days, your Aunt Xin'ai is going to organize a charity event; will you and Wanyi come together?"

Jiang Motian looked at her mother and then replied, "Then I have to ask Wanyi if he has time."

"It would be best if you can come; there will be many celebrities at the banquet, which can help Wanyi expand his connections."

"I understand."

After speaking, Jiang Motian lowered her eyes and pursed her lips slightly.

Jiang Motian felt that there must be a reason why her mother suddenly mentioned Xie Wanyi.

As for why...

Jiang Motian had her own speculations in her heart.

She did not mention it to anyone else either.

Instead, when she saw Xie Wanyi, she passed on her mother's invitation to him.