Chapter 38: Complaining to Li Beijue

After a morning of fuss, a car finally drove slowly up to the entrance of the Li Family Old Residence.

Li Laoyezi had been standing at the entrance for a long time, eyes straining with anticipation; seeing Li Beijue arrive, he hurried out to greet him.

"Why are you so late! I've been waiting here since early this morning!"

Li Laoyezi complained casually to Li Beijue, his face showing some dissatisfaction.

The next second, seeing Mobai hop out of the car, he immediately put on a smiling face.

"Has Great-Grandpa's Yanbao finally arrived? Quickly, let Great-Grandpa see if you've grown taller!"

The old man's tone was doting, and as he spoke, he picked Mobai up.

Mobai blinked his large eyes, obediently not struggling.

It was his first time being close to an elder of this age, and for a moment, he felt it was quite novel.

So this is his grandfather...

He likes him so much!

A child's intuition is always accurate; in the time it took to say one sentence, Mobai had developed quite a bit of affection for the Li Laoyezi before him.

"Come, Great-Grandpa will take you to have some snacks!"

Li Laoyezi was overjoyed, turned and walked away while holding Mobai, completely forgetting Li Beijue behind him.

The three of them entered the door together; Li Laoyezi sat on the sofa holding Mobai and took a piece of snack to stuff into his hand.

"Yanbao, eat this; Great-Grandpa had this specially made for you this morning!"

"Thank you, Great-Grandpa!" Looking at the small and cute snack in his hand, Mobai liked it so much that he couldn't help but lean forward and kiss the old man on the cheek!

Li Laoyezi's eyes widened instantly, and he suddenly felt a bit flattered.

"Beijue, Yanbao is..."

Li Laoyezi subconsciously turned his head to look at Li Beijue.

Li Beijue also hadn't expected that Yanbao, still in his second personality, would be so affectionate toward Li Laoyezi, and for a moment, he was also quite surprised.

"Grandfather, Yanbao is... a bit more lively lately."

Li Beijue casually found an excuse and gave a simple explanation.

Hearing this, a flash of confusion crossed Mobai's large eyes.

Could it be that Great-Grandpa doesn't know about Yanbao's condition?

Immediately after, he saw Li Laoyezi nod: "So that's how it is. There's nothing wrong with being a little more lively, but you must be a little more patient."

Speaking of this topic, Li Beijue's expression suddenly became somewhat subtle.

Yanbao, however, had eyes that lit up.

"Great-Grandpa! Daddy has no patience at all! And he's always fierce to me!"

He spoke loudly to "accuse" him, looking toward Li Beijue with some smugness.

Upon hearing this, Li Laoyezi indeed immediately widened his eyes and looked seriously toward Li Beijue: "What is going on? You were fierce to Yanbao?"

Li Beijue looked at the grandfather and grandson before him, feeling only that he had grievances he couldn't voice.

How did Yanbao learn to tattle?

It must have been taught by that woman, Jiang Baobao!

"Grandfather, Yanbao has indeed been a bit excessively naughty lately; I was just educating him a little."

"It wasn't just a little!"

Yanbao immediately interrupted Li Beijue, unconvinced, and retorted loudly: "Daddy even wanted to spank my bottom last time!"

"What!"

Li Laoyezi suddenly slammed the table: "Li Beijue! You dare to hit my precious great-grandson; are you trying to make me spank your bottom!"

Li Beijue: "..."

Li Beijue hadn't expected that at his age he would still hear such words, and his heart was left with nothing but speechlessness.

"Great-Grandpa, Yanbao is still young; some things really shouldn't be indulged."

"I'm not asking you to indulge him, but no matter what, you cannot lay a hand on a child!"

Li Laoyezi was entirely on Yanbao's side, holding the little fellow in his arms even tighter.

"Yanbao, if your daddy is fierce to you again in the future, just call Great-Grandpa directly!"

"Okay! Great-Grandpa is so good!"

Watching Li Beijue get scolded, Mobai was simply overjoyed, and as he spoke, he kissed the old man before him on the cheek with a 'pop'!

Li Laoyezi nodded repeatedly with satisfaction and rubbed Mobai's little head, though a trace of confusion flashed in the depths of his eyes.

This child's personality is indeed worlds apart from before...

But, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it.

A child should naturally be this lively.

Li Laoyezi pondered for two seconds and didn't dwell on this matter too much.

The few of them talked for a while, then heard movement coming from the entrance again.

Everyone subconsciously looked over and saw a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes walking in with a young boy.

Li Beijue's expression sank instantly.

Li Laoyezi's expression was also somewhat subtle.

"Xinghua? Why did you come back today?"

Li Laoyezi asked, seemingly a bit dissatisfied at being interrupted during his time with his precious great-grandson.

The middle-aged man smiled, handed the gifts he brought to the butler, and sat down on the sofa.

"Dad, Beichen happened to have time today, so I specifically brought him to see you."

Li Xinghua said, his gaze landing on Li Beijue to the side: "Beijue, I didn't expect you to bring Yanbao back to see Grandpa today too."

Li Beijue nodded and spoke indifferently, calling out "Dad" as a way of greeting him.

Mobai's large eyes darted between the few people, and he immediately figured out what was going on.

So this person is Grandpa, Li Beijue's father...

Why does it feel like Daddy and he don't have a very good relationship?

Mobai thought to himself, his eyes falling on the other person with some confusion.

Just as he was wondering who he was, he heard the other person say: "Grandpa, I specifically entrusted someone to bring you bird's nest from abroad; it's especially good for your health, you must remember to drink it."

"Mm, Beichen is thoughtful." Li Laoyezi nodded indifferently and responded, looking not very enthusiastic.

Mobai nestled obediently in Li Laoyezi's arms, and he immediately understood seven or eight tenths of the situation.

So this person called "Beichen" is Daddy's brother!

Which means he is my uncle!

There are too many people in Daddy's family!

I can barely keep track of them all!

None of the few people spoke first, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward for a moment.

Li Laoyezi was just thinking about what excuse to find to let the two of them leave first, when his peripheral vision suddenly caught Li Xinghua making a move.

"Beijue, how is the company doing lately? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Li Xinghua seemed to be concerned about Li Beijue and suddenly asked.

Li Beijue answered indifferently: "None."

Li Xinghua noticed his cold attitude, and his expression dimmed for a moment.

Yet, unwilling to give up, he continued to ask: "It's good that there's nothing wrong. I heard... that girl from the Liu Family returned to the country recently. Have you two met? What are your plans for the future?"

"What do you mean?" Li Beijue's brows furrowed slightly, and his tone suddenly turned a few degrees colder.

Li Laoyezi also instantly perked up and followed up by asking: "Of course it's about dating and getting married! You stinky brat, you don't intend to stay single forever, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xinghua's expression suddenly became somewhat nervous.

With the power of the Liu Family, if they were to truly marry into the Li Family...

He glanced at Li Beichen beside him, feeling vaguely worried in his heart.

The person he had sent previously said that the girl from the Liu Family had already met with Beijue...