Chapter 319: Chasing Mommy Requires the Darlings to Step In

Jiang Baobao's expression was subtle.

If it weren't for the earnest look on Li Beijue's face before her, she would have even suspected that he was playing a prank on her.

Seeing that Li Beijue was still frozen in place without retracting his hand, Jiang Baobao had no choice but to quickly adjust her expression and cautiously refuse again: "I still have confidence in our Team's strength. No matter which team we draw as an opponent, there won't be any issues, so there really is no need for any extra blessing. Thank you for your kind intentions... Uh... the time is about right, I'll head upstairs first to call Mobai and Yanbao down for breakfast!"

After Jiang Baobao finished speaking, she quickly picked up the breakfast prepared for Tiantian and turned to go upstairs without hesitation.

Li Beijue: "..."

Li Beijue had been rejected thoroughly. Watching Jiang Baobao's back disappear before his eyes, he then helplessly threw the necklace in his hand onto the table, his entire face written with gloom.

He should have known she wouldn't accept this kind of thing!

Who knows when he will find another opportunity to give her a gift...

Li Beijue looked at the little trinket on the table with a blank expression, deeply regretting the phone call he made to Assistant Chen yesterday.

Not long after, he heard the sound of two pairs of pattering footsteps coming down the stairs.

"Daddy! Good morning!" Mobai greeted Li Beijue full of energy.

As soon as the words fell, he saw the "unidentified object" placed on the table.

"Eh? What is this!" Mobai looked curious. As he spoke, he had already quickly reached out to pick up the necklace, shaking it in front of his eyes with curiosity.

Yanbao also leaned over, took a look, and then explained: "It looks like a talisman drawn inside... I've seen it before when I accompanied Great-Grandpa to burn incense..."

"A talisman? I think I've heard of it... " Mobai had only heard of it and it was his first time seeing such a thing. He couldn't help but fiddle with it in his hands for a while, then looked at Li Beijue curiously and asked: "Daddy? What is this used for? Did you use it to make a wish?"

"No." Li Beijue shook his head and casually took the necklace back.

"Then what is it used for? Can you give it to me?" Mobai persisted, extremely interested in the necklace in Li Beijue's hand.

"This is..."

Li Beijue opened his mouth, hesitating and not knowing how to explain it.

The two little ones subconsciously exchanged a glance, immediately reading something from his stammering expression, and asked in sudden realization: "Daddy, this wouldn't be for Mommy, would it!"

Li Beijue did not expect to be exposed by Mobai and Yanbao just like that, and his expression stiffened for a moment.

After another two seconds, he nodded and helplessly admitted: "That's right, but your Mommy didn't accept it..."

"Mommy definitely wouldn't accept it! Who gives a girl this kind of gift!" Mobai immediately complained loudly, looking at Li Beijue helplessly.

Daddy is too stupid!

Couldn't he have picked a pretty necklace!

While speaking, Mobai quickly turned his little head, whispering to himself: "I'd better come up with an idea for Daddy. Daddy said before that he didn't need me and Yanbao's help, but now he can't even handle it himself..."

Li Beijue's gaze flickered for a moment. Unable to refute a single word after being retorted by Mobai, he had no choice but to helplessly curl the corners of his lips.

Immediately after, he heard the little one say loudly: "I have an idea! Isn't Mommy going to draw lots today! I know the time the drawing ends is just after Yanbao and I get out of school. Daddy can take us to pick up Mommy together and prepare a bouquet of flowers!"

As soon as Mobai finished speaking, Yanbao immediately added excitedly: "Daddy! I think this is a good idea!"

Hearing this, Li Beijue also raised his eyebrows and nodded in full agreement.

Seeing him agree to this idea, the two little ones looked somewhat excited.

Taking advantage of the fact that Jiang Baobao hadn't come down from upstairs yet, the three of them immediately began to discuss it carefully.

In the afternoon, Jiang Baobao went to the Training Base early.

Drawing lots is considered a relatively important activity before the competition.

Jiang Baobao first did some psychological preparation for the team members and guided them through two practice matches before setting off for the General Administration of Sports.

Upon arriving at the venue, the managers of the various Teams naturally exchanged pleasantries with Jiang Baobao first.

Jiang Baobao greeted them one by one, but her eyes inadvertently met those of a man standing by the door.

It was the boss of the Shadow Team—Shen Yi—who had challenged Jiang Baobao at the investment promotion banquet last time and suffered a crushing defeat.

The two people's gazes met briefly in the air, but then pulled away instantly.

In the small space, a hint of gunpowder suddenly appeared.

"Alright, everyone come over, our drawing can begin."

A staff member walked over from the entrance and greeted everyone in the room, holding the tools for the drawing in their hand.

Everyone immediately stopped their small talk and gathered at a nearby table.

Everyone had already experienced such a drawing more than once or twice, and everyone's expression looked very natural.

Jiang Baobao scanned the representatives from various families unhurriedly, suddenly thinking of the strange necklace Li Beijue had given her in the morning.

I wonder which Team I will draw?

Although everyone is very strong, if we really draw one of the strong teams from last year's world championship, the win rate will definitely not be as high...

Just as Jiang Baobao was thinking, the next second she suddenly heard Shen Yi speak sarcastically: "Lisa really values a small preliminary round, actually coming to draw lots in person."

Jiang Baobao snapped back to reality, realized what the other party was saying, and immediately rolled her eyes helplessly in her heart.

Is this Shen Yi sick?

Is he not comfortable unless he provokes me?

Even after being defeated by me and my Team, his subsequent behavior is really lacking in grace!

Jiang Baobao complained in a low voice in her heart, then retorted with a half-smile: "Didn't Boss Shen also come in person? I came because there isn't much staff for the Team, so I had to make the trip myself. But as far as I know, Shadow seems to have two managers. I wonder why Boss Shen also made a special trip? Could it be that you knew I was here and came specifically to issue a challenge to wash away your shame?"

Jiang Baobao asked this question without any politeness, implying the fact that the other party lost to her in the Finals last time.

"You..." Hearing this, Shen Yi was about to retort immediately, but others nearby hurriedly smoothed things over: "Oh, the two of you have already played once in the World Finals, why not give us a chance and let us learn from Miss Lisa's Star Team?"

"I wouldn't dare." Jiang Baobao smiled slightly.

Shen Yi also snorted coldly and wisely did not speak again.

A few minutes later, the drawing began.

The method of this drawing was very fair, using a certain algorithm on a computer to generate a random arrangement of pairs for the duels.

The staff member adjusted the screen and pressed the start button.

Everyone suddenly could not help but grow nervous.

The next second—

The icon for the first team appeared on the screen.

It was a cross-star surrounded by dark golden light.