Chapter 543: You Are Still My Friend

Jiang Baobao was taken away from the banquet hall by him, confused, and only realized what was happening once she was sitting in the car.

"Where are we going?"

She asked, puzzled.

Li Beijue started the car and replied in a low voice, "Going home."

"Huh? Going home? Then what about Yanbao and the others?"

Jiang Baobao hadn't expected him to be so swift and decisive, and was a bit surprised for a moment.

Li Beijue was already driving toward the Li Mansion, and replied calmly, "It's fine, I already told Grandfather, the three of them are going to stay at the Old Residence tonight."

"That works too..."

Jiang Baobao nodded; hearing that the three little ones were going back with Li Laoyezi, she didn't have anything to worry about.

It was just that the person beside her was clearly not in a good mood, his expression remaining serious throughout.

Jiang Baobao's gaze flickered for a moment, wanting to say something, but the words reached her lips and she swallowed them back down.

Better to wait...

Whatever the matter was, it would be quieter for the two of them to talk at home.

She had long been on guard against that Liu Rumeng, which was why she had investigated the matter as quickly as possible today...

It was just that Li Beijue... he had always treated Liu Rumeng as a friend...

The two were silent for the rest of the journey.

Until the car stopped outside the Li Mansion.

Jiang Baobao was the first to push open the car door and get out, taking the initiative to hold Li Beijue's hand as they entered the door together.

Just as they returned to the bedroom—

Jiang Baobao fell into a warm embrace.

"I'm sorry."

Li Beijue's apologetic voice also sounded in her ear.

Jiang Baobao had long expected him to say this, and upon hearing it, she hurriedly shook her head gently.

"What is there to be sorry about? The matter has already been resolved, hasn't it?"

Her tone was light, and it sounded as if she really hadn't taken today's events to heart at all.

Li Beijue didn't speak, just pulled her closer.

If this matter hadn't been cleared up today, one could easily imagine what kind of public opinion she would have had to face.

Even if he didn't care, public opinion was a fearful thing, and Grandfather couldn't afford to ignore the reputation of the Li Family.

Perhaps even the matter of the two of them getting married would have...

Li Beijue thought this, and a trace of gloom couldn't help but flash in his eyes.

Liu Rumeng...

He never would have thought that all of this was actually orchestrated by her!

"Li Beijue, don't overthink it."

Jiang Baobao keenly sensed his emotions and deliberately spoke in a relaxed tone: "You've known each other for so many years, it's normal for her to like you, which is why she couldn't help but do these things today..."

"It's my fault, I promise you, this kind of thing won't happen again!"

Li Beijue still felt lingering fear whenever he thought about the consequences this matter could have caused.

Jiang Baobao, however, looked up and smiled as she pinched his cheek: "I'm not blaming you, I'm just saying, no one could have predicted this kind of thing, so you don't need to blame yourself."

Li Beijue looked at the person in front of him, feeling a complex mix of emotions in his heart.

How much good luck did he have to be able to regain the person he loved after losing her twice?

Li Beijue suddenly lowered his head and kissed her forehead before asking, "How do you plan to deal with Liu Rumeng?"

Naturally, this matter could not just be left at that.

Jiang Baobao paused upon hearing this, her expression becoming somewhat hesitant.

If it were any other time, she certainly wouldn't let it go.

But after all, Liu Rumeng was Xinaijie's younger sister...

"Let's just leave it at that, I won't pursue anything further."

She pondered for a moment and said softly.

"Are you sure?"

Li Beijue hadn't expected her to let Liu Xin'ai off so easily, and suddenly thinking of something, he hurriedly added: "Baobao, you don't need to consider me; starting today, I will no longer have any contact with her."

"I'm not considering you, why are you so narcissistic?" Jiang Baobao deliberately made a joke, then continued: "I'm worried about Xinaijie. After all, they are biological sisters, and tonight's events will definitely spread. Once the Liu Family finds out, they will certainly discipline her, so let's just leave it at that on our end. I guess... she shouldn't dare to do this kind of thing again in the future."

Jiang Baobao spoke logically, having considered almost all the pros and cons.

"Alright, then I'll listen to you and let her off this time." Li Beijue nodded, not saying anything more.

Just then—

Jiang Baobao's phone suddenly rang.

She was slightly stunned, hurriedly took it out, and her expression became knowing in an instant.

"It's Xinaijie's call. The Liu Family must already know about this. I'll go answer the phone first."

Jiang Baobao took the phone and went outside the bedroom before answering.

As soon as it connected, she heard Liu Xin'ai apologizing on the other end: "Baobao, I know everything about what Rumeng did. I... I represent the Liu Family in apologizing to you for her. I'm sorry..."

Liu Xin'ai's tone was somewhat anxious, knowing that saying sorry at this moment was of no use.

"Xinaijie, you don't need to apologize. You aren't the one who did something wrong."

Jiang Baobao's attitude was the same as usual, not taking her anger out on Liu Xin'ai at all because of this matter.

Liu Xin'ai, however, was incredibly guilty: "It's my fault, Rumeng... she was spoiled by my father and me. I knew she had feelings for President Li after knowing him for so many years, but I never imagined she would be bold enough to create those photos to frame you!"

"Xinaijie..."

Hearing her remorseful tone, Jiang Baobao hurriedly comforted her: "I know you feel bad, but I didn't hold back today either; I exposed her on the spot. This matter will have a significant impact on the Liu Family's reputation. If you apologize to me, then I can only apologize to you as well..."

"No, you didn't do anything wrong; it's just that Rumeng was too muddled..."

Liu Xin'ai's tone was helpless.

She also knew that Liu Rumeng being able to return home safely was already Li Beijue showing mercy.

Jiang Baobao, however, smiled with relief: "Anyway, the truth has come to light, and I have already told Li Beijue that I won't pursue it further. The rest... is the Liu Family's private business. Xinaijie, no matter what she did, to me, you are still my good friend."

"Baobao..."

Liu Xin'ai was somewhat moved and hurriedly said: "During this time, I will properly discipline Rumeng and won't let her disturb you again. Also..."

Liu Xin'ai changed the subject, her tone suddenly becoming somewhat surprised: "I actually didn't know you had three children, and one of them is a computer expert. How come you never mentioned it to me?"

"Ah... this... it's complicated to explain..."

Jiang Baobao was stunned upon hearing this, only then realizing she truly hadn't mentioned it to Liu Xin'ai, and hurriedly said with a laugh: "I seem to have always forgotten; whenever we meet, it's always for the sake of my uncle's affairs... When there's a chance next time, I'll introduce them to you!"

"Alright, I'll go get busy first. I'll listen to you tell me slowly when there's time. I'm sorry about today's incident."

Liu Xin'ai didn't ask further, apologized once more, and then hung up the phone.

Jiang Baobao put down her phone, but suddenly thought of something.

Xiao Tang said last time that I should ask about why Yanbao is by Li Beijue's side...

Should I take advantage of today... and ask?