Chapter 199: Li Beijue

Ten minutes later—

The car stopped at the entrance of the kindergarten.

Jiang Baobao took the three little ones out of the car, watched them enter the kindergarten, and only then prepared to leave.

But unexpectedly, just as she turned around, she saw Li Beijue had also gotten out of the car at some point and was leaning against the car door, watching her.

Jiang Baobao's footsteps faltered; meeting his gaze, a sense of foreboding suddenly rose in her heart.

What on earth was wrong with this guy today?

Why did everything feel so strange?

Just as Jiang Baobao was thinking this, she suddenly heard the person in front of her ask, "Where do you want to go? I'll take you."

Jiang Baobao was stunned upon hearing this, her expression immediately becoming even more hesitant.

Here we go again!

Last time, this guy also suddenly said he wanted to take her, but not long after, he turned around and acted like a stranger!

He wanted to use the same trick again this time? Not a chance!

Jiang Baobao took a step back and said without hesitation, "No need, I still have work, I'm leaving first."

Jiang Baobao was about to leave as she spoke, but unexpectedly, she had only just moved when she was blocked directly by Li Beijue.

"Aren't you suffering from a cold? There happens to be a pharmacy nearby..."

"I said no!" Jiang Baobao looked at the person in front of her with annoyance; hearing the word "cold" made her think of last night's events.

She took a deep breath and said bluntly, "Li Beijue! I'm not in the mood to play any of your games! If you have a goal, you might as well just say it! There's no need to test me over and over again! I said it, I have no interest in you! Please keep your distance from me in the future! I don't want a second time for what happened last night! And! No matter what you do, I will not hand over Mobai's custody! You'd better give up on that idea!"

Jiang Baobao said this through gritted teeth, and the look she gave Li Beijue carried a hint of coldness.

Deep in Li Beijue's heart, a needle-like sting suddenly flared.

It was his past attitude that had caused her to be so guarded now...

Li Beijue was not angry; looking at the person in front of him, he only wanted to treat her better.

He pondered for two seconds before explaining in a calm tone, "I didn't mean anything else..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Jiang Baobao immediately waved her hand impatiently.

"That's good, then we have nothing to talk about. If you're that free, you might as well go chat with your 'white moonlight' or your new flame Lu Qing'er; I still have work to handle!"

Jiang Baobao didn't want to hear a single word from him; she dropped that sentence and turned to leave without looking back.

Li Beijue stood where he was, subconsciously wanting to reach out to stop her, but his fingers moved slightly and he suddenly dismissed the thought.

She was very resistant to him right now; it was better not to do anything to force her...

Li Beijue thought this, and could only watch helplessly as Jiang Baobao walked to the other side of the road, quickly hailed a taxi, and disappeared from his sight.

Li Beijue stared at the car for a long time until its shadow was no longer visible, then helplessly turned and got into his car, intending to go to the company.

But just as he was about to start the car, he saw his phone screen suddenly light up.

He was slightly stunned, subconsciously picked it up, opened it, and took a careful look, only to find that it was another call from Lu Qing'er.

Li Beijue frowned fiercely and threw the phone aside without a second thought.

Thinking of his interactions with Lu Qing'er over the past few days, he felt a sense of irritation in his heart.

If Lu Qing'er were an honest and decent woman, that would be one thing, but she always had various little schemes that one could see through at a glance.

And he had been enduring it purely based on the filter of sixteen years ago.

A dark glint flashed in Li Beijue's eyes; he started the car with a straight face and went straight to the company.

In the office—

Assistant Chen had already been waiting for a long time, intending to report the work report for the last quarter to Li Beijue.

Seeing Li Beijue arrive, Assistant Chen walked up holding a large folder.

Just as he was about to speak, he keenly sensed that his boss was not in a good mood today.

Assistant Chen immediately gasped inwardly.

President Li looked like he might lose his temper at any moment today... or even tell him to get lost right then and there!

Better be careful...

Assistant Chen took a deep breath and then cautiously began his report: "President Li, I have already reviewed the report for the last quarter..."

Li Beijue sat silently in his chair, not knowing if he had heard it or not, and did not say a single word.

Downstairs—

A car slowly stopped outside the Li Corporation.

Lu Qing'er stepped out of the car, looked at the magnificent building in front of her, and a hint of longing flashed in her eyes.

For the past two days, she didn't know what had suddenly happened to Li Beijue; he wasn't answering her calls or returning her messages!

She had to ask clearly!

Thinking this, Lu Qing'er hurried inside.

But she was stopped by the Security Guard at the front desk.

"Miss, who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment?"

Lu Qing'er's footsteps faltered, a look of displeasure immediately flashing across her face, and she said with forced patience, "I'm here to see Jue. Is he not in his office?"

"Jue?" The Security Guard was stunned by her intimate form of address, then suddenly realized who she was talking about.

"Miss, are you here to see our President Li?"

The Security Guard looked at Lu Qing'er with some hesitation.

Lu Qing'er felt his gaze and immediately nodded with disdain.

"Yes, please take me up. I am a very close friend of Jue."

As she spoke, she fiddled with her necklace and continued, "After all, he just gave me expensive jewelry recently. I think with our relationship, an appointment shouldn't be necessary, right? If you keep blocking me like this, and he finds out..."

Lu Qing'er deliberately left her sentence unfinished, thinking that if she spoke this way, the Security Guard would know better and take her up.

But she didn't expect the Security Guard to think for two seconds and then actually reply: "I'm sorry, I cannot let you go up just like that; I need to ask the President's assistant for instructions first. Please wait here for a moment."

After the Security Guard finished speaking, he immediately turned and walked toward the elevators.

Lu Qing'er stood where she was, glared at him irritably, and had no choice but to find a seat in the lounge area.

Hmph!

A poor Security Guard actually dared to stop her!

Once she married into the Li Family in the future, everyone in this company would have to bow to her and call her "Madam President" when they saw her!

Lu Qing'er cursed in her heart while maintaining a leisurely and contented appearance on the surface, though she couldn't help but feel a bit anxious inside.

She had thought she would be able to go straight up...

If he relayed the message like this, what would she do if Jue didn't want to see her?

That shouldn't happen... After all, he had been so good to her before...

But why did he suddenly stop paying any attention to her at all?

Could it have something to do with that necklace?

He had left suddenly only after seeing that necklace...

No matter how hard she tried, Lu Qing'er couldn't figure it out, and could only wait in trepidation.