Chapter 177: Superb Acting, Deceiving Young Master Li

The child's crying was sharp and piercing, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the exhibition hall.

Lu Qing'er's expression also became very awkward; she subconsciously took a step back, looking at the little fellow in front of her with impatience.

Why is this little brat crying!

Trying to make me look bad on purpose, aren't you?

She cursed unhappily in her heart, but feeling the gazes of those around her, she had no choice but to squat down.

Just as she was about to coax the child casually, her peripheral vision suddenly caught Li Beijue having finished his phone call and walking toward her.

Lu Qing'er's expression changed abruptly; almost instantly, she put on a smiling face and pretended to be gentle as she coaxed softly, "Little one, don't cry. Where are your mom and dad? How about Auntie takes you to find them?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than the child in front of her began to cry even louder.

The next second—

"Xiao Qi!"

A middle-aged man's voice came from not far away, and he walked quickly toward Lu Qing'er's direction.

Li Beijue also stood by her side and asked in a low voice, "What happened?"

Lu Qing'er seized the opportunity and hurriedly put on a troubled look, explaining in a low voice, "This child accidentally bumped into me just now, and then started crying without saying a word. I didn't know what to do..."

Just as she finished speaking, the middle-aged man also apologized from the side, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I went to the restroom for a moment. I clearly told this child not to run around. I'm so sorry for dirtying your dress, Miss. How much is this dress? I'll pay for it!"

Hearing this, a flash of disdain crossed Lu Qing'er's eyes.

Pay for it?

Looking at his poverty-stricken appearance, one could tell he couldn't afford her dress!

However... she should actually thank him for giving her a chance to perform.

Thinking this, Lu Qing'er hurriedly pretended to be kind and waved her hand, "No need for compensation. It's just a dress. You should go coax this little one first; he's been scared out of his wits."

Li Beijue's gaze flickered for a moment, and he swept a thoughtful look at Lu Qing'er.

When he noticed the situation here just now... he seemed to see her expression was a bit... angry?

But now it seemed she didn't take this matter to heart at all.

There was a trace of slight confusion in Li Beijue's eyes.

The man apologized a few more times before leaving with the child.

Lu Qing'er looked down at her dress, still feeling incredibly pained, so she deliberately acted pitiful, "Sigh... if I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have worn a light-colored dress today. Now that I'm standing with you, it will make you lose face..."

Upon hearing this, Li Beijue immediately said as expected, "I'll accompany you to buy a new dress. It's uncomfortable to wear a wet dress."

"Really? Would that be too much trouble for you? We haven't really looked at the art exhibition yet..."

Lu Qing'er skillfully put on that look of surprise and embarrassment again.

Then, without waiting for Li Beijue to speak, she continued, "Then after buying the dress, can I invite you to stroll around? I don't know if you'll have time later..."

"I do. I don't have anything to do this morning, but I have a meeting to attend in the afternoon," Li Beijue agreed readily, simply explaining his situation.

Lu Qing'er said excitedly, "Really? Then can we have lunch together, and then you can go back to the company for your meeting, okay?"

"No problem," Li Beijue agreed once more.

As the two spoke, they walked toward the exit of the art exhibition.

Li Beijue, however, subconsciously used his peripheral vision to size up the person beside him, thinking about what had just happened.

In his memory, she had always been that gentle and kind girl from the past.

It's just that after not seeing her for so many years... he wondered how much she had actually changed?

Could her expression just now be because she doesn't like children?

Li Beijue suddenly thought of something, then pretended to ask casually, "By the way, Yanbao also likes to draw. If you like the paintings at the exhibition, I can bring him next time, along with Mobai."

"Yanbao, Mobai? Are they your sons?" Lu Qing'er was slightly stunned, her expression somewhat puzzled.

People in the upper circles all knew that Li Beijue had a son, but why did he mention two names just now?

Just as Lu Qing'er was thinking this, she heard Li Beijue explain, "Yes, Mobai and Yanbao are both my sons. If there's a chance, I can introduce them to you. It's just that the two of them are a bit lively, I don't know if you..."

Li Beijue deliberately paused for a moment, not continuing further.

Lu Qing'er hurriedly took over the conversation and said with a smile, "It's normal for children to be lively. I like children very much; I just don't know if they will like me..."

"They will," Li Beijue nodded, feeling slightly relieved after hearing her say it so earnestly.

The two left the gallery together and went straight to a nearby shopping mall.

Sitting in the car, Lu Qing'er thought about what Li Beijue had just said; she felt both secretly pleased and somewhat puzzled in her heart.

How could Li Beijue have an extra son?

One of his sons was said to have been left behind by that cheap woman, Jiang Baobao!

Then where did the other one suddenly pop out from?

Hmph... no matter where he popped out from, once she entered the Li Family, those two bastards wouldn't have an easy life!

Only the son she bore for Li Beijue would be worthy of being the heir to the Li Family in the future!

Lu Qing'er thought happily, already envisioning in her mind the days ahead where she would have everything she wanted.

Ten minutes later—

The car stopped at the entrance of the mall.

The cola stain on Lu Qing'er's dress had long since dried, looking dirty.

She glanced at it with disgust and immediately got out of the car quickly, intending to change out of the dirty clothes as soon as possible.

The clothing section of the mall was on the second floor.

However, as soon as Lu Qing'er entered the door, she saw a row of jewelry stores on the first floor.

Her gaze flickered for a moment, and her thoughts suddenly stirred slightly.

The two went to the second floor together.

Lu Qing'er headed straight toward the few big brands she usually wore.

As soon as she entered the door, a sales assistant greeted her enthusiastically.

"Miss, are you looking for a dress? What styles and colors do you usually like?"

Lu Qing'er swept her gaze around quickly and soon locked onto a pale purple off-the-shoulder dress.

"Just that one. Take it down, I want to try it on."

She said this casually, watched the sales assistant take the dress down, then smiled at Li Beijue and turned to enter the fitting room.

Li Beijue stood outside the door, but he felt as if something was a bit strange.

The tone Lu Qing'er had just used was not much different from those of other young ladies from prominent families, all carrying a hint of innate arrogance.

But...

The her from back then should not have been like this.

She should have been gentle and modest, with not a trace of the pampered young lady to be seen on her.

As Li Beijue thought this, the image of Jiang Baobao suddenly flashed fiercely into his mind.

Tsk... why is it that woman again!

Li Beijue suddenly felt a trace of dissatisfaction with himself and hurriedly closed his eyes.

【Author's Note】

Lu Qing'er is here again, don't scold, don't scold, a reversal and face-slapping is coming soon, her plot is very, very, very, very little...