Chapter 193: Her Tough Talk and Soft Heart

Li Beijue felt a stifled breath stuck in his chest, unable to go up or down, so he simply took the initiative to pick up his wine glass and poured himself a glass of red wine.

Several team members only then noticed him and hurriedly picked up their own wine glasses one after another.

They muttered, "Boss! The big-money sponsor has picked up his glass! We'd better join in quickly!"

Jiang Baobao was startled upon hearing this and finally noticed Li Beijue beside her, then immediately saw him down half the red wine in his glass in one gulp.

Several team members hurriedly followed suit and drank as well.

Jiang Baobao's gaze flickered for a moment, but she said nothing more, pretending to be nonchalant as she also picked up her wine glass.

Immediately after, she heard Ke Hao ask curiously, "Boss, I wonder how much investment you managed to secure for us this time? Could you reveal a little bit?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the others instantly widened their eyes, all wearing expressions of curiosity.

Logically speaking, the team members of the Team shouldn't ask their boss about such things directly.

But Jiang Baobao had brought them up single-handedly, and she never kept such things from them, so there wasn't really anything that couldn't be said.

She hesitated for two seconds, not knowing what Li Beijue was planning, and for a moment, she didn't know how to start.

The next second, she heard him say directly, "Three billion."

"Clatter!"

Someone's chopsticks dropped directly onto the table.

"Boss... I... I didn't hear that wrong, did I? How... how much?"

Xiao Ding was so excited that he stuttered, his face full of disbelief.

Shen Lingfeng also frowned, looking at Li Beijue thoughtfully.

"Mm, three billion." Li Beijue calmly repeated it again.

Jiang Baobao took a deep breath and had no choice but to repeat helplessly, "Right... this matter... is still under discussion. Once it's finalized, I'll tell you all."

Li Beijue was startled upon hearing this.

Still under discussion?

They had clearly already signed the contract!

Li Beijue subconsciously wanted to speak, but before he could, he suddenly felt Jiang Baobao's warning gaze.

Their eyes met in the air; Jiang Baobao's expression was uncharacteristically serious, her gaze sharp as she glared at Li Beijue.

Could this guy stop causing trouble!

Wasn't it him who made her pay the thirty billion in breach-of-contract damages in the first place!

What is he trying to pull now in front of so many people?

Li Beijue stared at Jiang Baobao for a few seconds, then the corners of his lips suddenly curled up slightly; he didn't say anything more and poured himself another glass of wine.

Jiang Baobao hurriedly took the opportunity to change the subject: "Um... how has your training been lately? Tell me about the situation with the practice matches..."

Upon hearing this, the team members' expressions became much more serious, though they were still curious inside.

Isn't the Boss's partner just too amazing?

Investing three billion into the Team just like that!

But since the Boss said it hasn't been negotiated yet, does that mean it might be even more?

After all, charity begins at home...

The few of them exchanged looks that they all understood, not daring to continue blabbering, and began reporting on the recent situation one after another.

Not long after, the dishes they had ordered were brought up.

Everyone ate while discussing their recent training status with Jiang Baobao.

As Jiang Baobao listened, she reached out to take out her notebook and pen to record.

The moment her hand touched her bag, she remembered she hadn't brought anything today.

The next second, a black notebook with a fountain pen clipped to it was already placed in front of her.

"Use mine for now." Shen Lingfeng's gentle voice sounded, carrying a hint of a smile.

Jiang Baobao laughed along, subconsciously patting his shoulder, and replied amusedly, "As expected of the nanny of our team! You really are the most attentive!"

Shen Lingfeng couldn't help but shake his head with a smile upon hearing this.

Li Beijue's eyes were locked on Jiang Baobao's hand resting on Shen Lingfeng's shoulder, his lips pressed into a straight line.

He didn't know why, but seeing Jiang Baobao so intimate with that Shen Lingfeng made him feel exceptionally annoyed!

Li Beijue's hand subconsciously clenched, and immediately after, he heard a buzz-cut youth who hadn't spoken much say, "Tsk tsk tsk, as expected of the 'Black and White Duo' of our team! This rapport doesn't exist in any other team!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Baobao immediately looked up and pretended to be angry: "Lao K! Who is the 'Black and White Duo'? Do you want to be trained by me alone?"

"No, no! Boss, I was wrong!"

Lao K immediately waved his hands to beg for mercy, pretending he hadn't said anything just now.

Jiang Baobao snorted coldly, then focused on recording the situation the others had just reported in the notebook.

Shen Lingfeng, meanwhile, looked down at her writing and drawing in the notebook, whispering something from time to time.

Li Beijue sat on the side in silence; from just now, his eyes had not left Jiang Baobao.

Watching the distance between the two of them getting closer and closer, he finally couldn't help but cough heavily.

"Ahem!"

As he coughed, he sized up Jiang Baobao from the corner of his eye.

Unfortunately, Jiang Baobao had no reaction at all.

Even the others acted as if they hadn't heard anything, continuing to eat and chat.

Li Beijue was ignored once again, and a mouthful of old blood felt stuck in his chest; the sourness in his heart grew heavier and heavier.

His gaze flickered for a moment, and he suddenly reached out to grab the decanter nearby, pouring himself another glass of red wine.

Then, he began to chug it glass after glass without stopping.

Not long after, he felt a bit dizzy, and his temples were throbbing with a dull pain.

He had been showing symptoms of a cold for the past two days but hadn't taken any medicine; now, having drunk alcohol, the symptoms were flared up again.

Yanbao had been keeping an eye on Li Beijue, and seeing him drink continuously, he hurried to his side and whispered, "Daddy, why are you drinking so much?"

Li Beijue felt a warmth in his heart, reached out to ruffle Yanbao's little head, and said in a low voice, "It's nothing..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt some discomfort in his throat and began to cough violently.

In an instant, everyone at the table had their attention drawn to him.

"Mr. Li, are you alright?"

Xiao Ding, being very observant, took some tissues and placed them by Li Beijue's hand, while the others also hurriedly voiced their concern.

They had not been intentionally ignoring Li Beijue.

It was just that at their age, and as esports players, they were accustomed to letting their skills do the talking; they hated fawning over wealthy people and disdained doing such things.

They were simply very gossipy and curious about the situation between Li Beijue and Jiang Baobao.

Since Li Beijue didn't speak, they hadn't taken the initiative to strike up a conversation.

"Cough, cough..."

Li Beijue frowned in discomfort and waved his hand.

Jiang Baobao finally had her attention drawn as well, and she instinctively turned her head to look at him.

Only then did she notice that his complexion looked poor again, revealing a paleness similar to that of the banquet the night before last.

Was he really sick?

A flash of hesitation crossed Jiang Baobao's eyes.

Seeing him calm down a little, only to pick up his wine glass again, she couldn't help but put on a stern face and remind him, "This isn't some social cocktail party, Mr. Li would do best to know his limits."

Her tone could not be considered very friendly.

Yet, her words were clearly intended to remind Li Beijue to drink less.