Chapter 42: A Different Kind of Daddy

Zheng Bo was also somewhat flustered and hurriedly explained, "The young master has been vomiting and having diarrhea since just a moment ago, and it has also caused a high fever. A Doctor has already been invited to take a look, and they said it might be because he ate too much junk food earlier..."

Upon hearing this, Li Beijue's expression turned stern, and his look suddenly became a mix of anger and helplessness.

He had said long ago that those things should not be eaten indiscriminately!

"How is the situation now?"

Li Beijue sat by the bedside and reached out to test the temperature on the little guy's forehead.

What he felt was scorching heat.

Zheng Bo replied in a low voice, "He has already taken fever-reducing medicine, but it might not have taken effect yet. I'm afraid he will need to rest for two more days and eat some light food to recuperate."

"Mm." Li Beijue nodded, carefully tucked the quilt around Mobai, and then said in a low voice, "It's fine, I'll watch over him here."

"Very well, Young Master." Zheng Bo agreed and turned to leave.

The room returned to silence.

Li Beijue looked at the little guy's calm sleeping face on the bed, feeling a bit distressed in his heart.

If he hadn't told Yanbao he could eat whatever he wanted, he wouldn't be sick now...

All of this was because of that woman, Jiang Baobao!

"Mm... Mommy..."

The little guy on the bed suddenly let out a soft murmur.

Li Beijue was slightly stunned, a hint of displeasure overflowing in his eyes.

What exactly is so good about that irresponsible woman!

To make Yanbao miss her so much even when he's sick!

Li Beijue felt dissatisfied, yet he still gently wrapped Mobai's small hand in his palm, wanting to offer him some comfort.

The little guy on the bed felt his eyelashes flutter and slowly opened his eyes.

But because of the fever, he was a bit dazed.

Is it Mommy...

Did Mommy come to see me?

This feeling of being held by the hand is so comforting...

Little Mobai thought dazedly, and after a long while, he saw that the person sitting by the bed was actually the Li Beijue he hated the most!

He widened his eyes abruptly and instinctively tried to pull his small hand back.

But as soon as he moved, it was held even tighter.

"Awake?"

Li Beijue's voice was not as stern as usual, carrying a trace of helplessness.

Mobai nodded, feeling a bit muddled.

His gaze instinctively shifted downward, and he saw that Daddy was holding his hand.

The feeling just now... was actually Daddy!

Don't I hate him very much?

Mobai blinked his eyes, unable to figure it out for a moment.

Li Beijue, however, had already brought over the white porridge from the side, carefully scooped a spoonful, and brought it to his lips.

"Drink some porridge first. Zheng Bo said you vomited everything in your stomach earlier; drinking some porridge will make you feel more comfortable."

Little Mobai looked at the gentle Li Beijue before him, doubting if he had heard wrong.

Is this still that fierce Daddy?

So he can actually speak so gently too...

Such an experience was truly novel, leaving the clever little guy unable to process it for a moment.

The next second, a large hand landed on his forehead.

"The fever has gone down. Is there anywhere else you feel uncomfortable? Tell Daddy."

Li Beijue's brows were tightly locked, but his tone was patient as never before.

Mobai instinctively shook his little head and answered blankly, "I don't feel uncomfortable anymore..."

Li Beijue breathed a sigh of relief and pressed the small spoon in his hand to his lips.

Mobai obediently opened his mouth and drank a small bowl of porridge, one spoonful at a time.

A pair of large eyes couldn't help but size up the Li Beijue in front of him.

Daddy is really so different today...

As he thought this, he suddenly heard Li Beijue ask softly, "Will you still eat that junk food in the future? The Doctor said it's all because you were greedy that you upset your stomach."

Li Beijue's tone held not a hint of reproach, but instead carried a touch of heartache.

Upon hearing this, Mobai pursed his lips, the expression on his small face somewhat conflicted.

When he felt his stomach ache, he had guessed it was likely because he had eaten too much of what he shouldn't have.

Now that it was pointed out to his face by Li Beijue, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Daddy, I won't eat it anymore..."

The little guy had tasted the bitterness and had no energy, so for once, he didn't argue back with Li Beijue, looking wilted.

Li Beijue was startled.

It had been a long time since Yanbao had been this obedient...

Li Beijue instantly felt even less inclined to lecture the little guy in front of him, only reaching out to gently rub his little head: "As long as you know, get some good rest."

As he said this, he moved slightly.

Mobai immediately asked instinctively, "Is Daddy going to work?"

After saying this, even he himself was stunned for a moment.

How could he ask such a question?

Shouldn't I be hoping that Daddy stays as far away from me as possible!

Why was it that just a moment ago... I actually felt a little like having Daddy stay to keep me company...

Little Mobai subconsciously looked down at his own hands, a strange feeling rising in his heart.

Being taken care of by Daddy... it seems to feel different from being taken care of by Mommy...

The next second, he saw Li Beijue's large hand take hold of his own again.

"Daddy isn't leaving. You go to sleep; Daddy is here with you."

Li Beijue's heart felt completely soft, sensing the reliance this little fellow before him had on him.

Little Mobai pouted, subconsciously wanting to refuse, but then swallowed the words back down.

He thought proudly in his heart: It was Daddy who insisted on staying anyway! It wasn't like I asked him to!

Thinking this way, Mobai felt much more at ease, so he obediently lay back down on the bed and fell asleep before long.

He woke up several times during the process, but every time he opened his eyes and saw Li Beijue sitting by the bedside, he would feel at ease and fall back asleep.

Just like that, he slept groggily for an entire day.

Li Beijue, meanwhile, did not leave even half a step.

Early the next morning—

Mobai had completely recovered his energy and sat up from the bed early in the morning.

Immediately, he saw Li Beijue sitting at the table, seemingly handling work, and he was even wearing the same clothes from yesterday.

"Daddy... have you been here all night?"

Mobai's large eyes were filled with disbelief as he subconsciously asked.

Hearing this, Li Beijue raised his eyes, nodded gently, walked over, and tested the temperature of Mobai's forehead again.

Only after confirming it was normal did he feel completely relieved.

Mobai blinked his large eyes, his little heart once again feeling somewhat turbulent.

Daddy actually stayed here and kept watch all night!

It seems Yanbao was right!

Sometimes he is still very good!

As he was thinking this, he suddenly heard Li Beijue say: "For the next few days, have Zheng Bo prepare some light food for you; you are not allowed to touch desserts or cold drinks anymore. Yanbao, be a good boy and listen, okay?"

Li Beijue's tone carried a sense of consultation, lacking the commands and pressure from before.

Mobai felt much more comfortable hearing this, and this time he did not retort, obediently agreeing.

Thinking of how he had kept watch here all night, he felt a bit guilty and hurriedly said: "Daddy, you should go back and rest; I'm already fine."

As the little fellow said this, his eyes glanced discreetly toward the position of the pillow.

I have to contact Yanbao quickly!

Tell him that I suddenly feel Daddy isn't that bad after all!

He will definitely be very happy when he finds out!