Chapter 556: Beginning to Keep an Empty Room Alone

Mobai thought for a moment, suddenly had an idea, and patted Yanbao on the shoulder.

Yanbao turned his head to look at him.

Mobai hurriedly leaned into his ear and whispered, "Yanbao, I want to sneak into the kitchen to get some ice cream. Do you want to come with me?"

Under normal circumstances, Yanbao would certainly hesitate for a moment and then immediately agree.

But today, upon hearing this, Yanbao frowned slightly and replied without hesitation, "Mobai, we are not allowed to sneak snacks."

His little expression was quite serious, just like a miniature version of Li Beijue.

Mobai blinked, and the thought in his mind became more and more certain.

Yanbao had told him before that he was sick!

It must have switched to another personality now!

Otherwise, when he came back just now, he would have already taken the initiative to hold his hand and talk!

But for such a long time, he had only been clinging to Mommy and wouldn't even accompany him to the kitchen to steal ice cream!

Watching Yanbao turn his head again to stare at Jiang Baobao, Mobai became even more certain of his idea and hurriedly tugged at Jiang Baobao's arm.

"Mommy, will you come out with me for a moment, please?"

Mobai asked, pretending to be casual.

But unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Yanbao immediately asked, "Mobai, what are you going to do with Mommy?"

His eyes were fixed on Jiang Baobao, looking very much like he wanted to go along.

Mobai hurriedly explained, "I... I want Mommy to accompany me to the restroom!"

"Huh? To the restroom?"

Jiang Baobao was taken aback upon hearing this and couldn't help but laugh as she pinched Mobai's little cheek.

"You're already so big, do you still need Mommy to accompany you to the restroom at home?"

Mobai immediately began to act spoiled, holding Jiang Baobao's hand: "Mommy, just come with me... I just want Mommy to be with me..."

"Alright, alright, Mommy will go with you!"

Jiang Baobao couldn't stand him acting spoiled, so she had to agree and carried him out of the room.

Then, as soon as they entered the restroom, Mobai immediately tugged at Jiang Baobao's arm to signal her to bend down.

"Mommy! I have something to tell you!"

Mobai leaned into Jiang Baobao's ear and said rapidly, "Yanbao once told me that he has a split personality! Don't you think Yanbao looks like a different personality right now?"

Jiang Baobao did not expect that Mobai would actually know about this, and her expression was suddenly quite surprised.

"Mobai, when did you find out?"

Jiang Baobao asked hurriedly.

Mobai pondered for two seconds before cautiously replying: "I knew a long time ago. Not long after we met, Yanbao told me about this, and he was even worried about whether Mommy would stop liking him because he was sick..."

"How could that be!"

Jiang Baobao did not expect that Yanbao would actually worry about this, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

She thought for a moment, then said to Mobai: "Baby, Yanbao was taken away by bad people just now and thought he would never see Mommy again, which is why he got sick. He got sick all because... he missed Mommy too much... So, you and Tiantian need to take extra care of him these next few days, okay?"

"Okay! Don't worry, Mommy!"

Mobai immediately nodded obediently and agreed.

The two talked for a few more moments before leaving the restroom and returning to the bedroom.

As soon as they reached the door, they saw Yanbao already standing outside waiting.

"Yanbao, why are you standing outside?"

Mobai hurriedly ran over and took his hand.

Tiantian, who was already lying on the bed, heard his voice and answered loudly: "Brother Yan went outside to wait for you guys! I told him he could wait on the bed, but he insisted on standing at the door..."

Jiang Baobao felt a lump in her throat and hurriedly bent down to pick up Yanbao.

After settling the three little ones on the bed, Jiang Baobao also lay down.

Yanbao and Tiantian lay on either side of her, while Mobai very consciously lay down beside Yanbao.

Jiang Baobao grabbed a storybook and began to read to them.

Before long, the three little ones had fallen into a deep sleep.

Jiang Baobao put down the book, and seeing that the three little ones were fast asleep, she carefully got out of bed and went to the study.

Inside the room—Li Beijue had just put down the phone.

Hearing someone push the door open and walk in, he immediately knew who it was and asked without turning his head: "Are they all asleep?"

"Mm, they're all asleep."

Jiang Baobao nodded, her expression somewhat weary as she hugged him from behind.

"Mobai... realized that Yanbao is sick, and he told me that he has known about Yanbao's illness for a long time..."

Jiang Baobao's tone was muffled.

Li Beijue was taken aback upon hearing this: "Did Yanbao tell him voluntarily?"

"Mm..."

Jiang Baobao's arms tightened around his waist: "Mobai said that Yanbao was very worried that if I found out about his split personality, I wouldn't like him anymore..."

Li Beijue furrowed his brows.

He had never imagined that Yanbao's little head was carrying such a heavy burden.

No wonder ever since Jiang Baobao returned, he had never again...

Li Beijue turned around and hugged Jiang Baobao with heartache.

"Don't think too much. It's best that Yanbao is fine for now. As for his personality, I just called and asked Gu Ruohan. He said... this is a mental block for Yanbao. There is no need for medication for the time being, for fear that it might be bad for his body. Let's observe him for a few days, but... he might be more clingy than usual..."

Jiang Baobao nodded gently and leaned against his chest: "I won't go anywhere these few days; I'll just stay home and keep them company. Let's also ask for leave from school for Mobai and Tiantian. With the three of them together, Yanbao might recover faster."

"Alright, I'll have someone take care of that right away. You should get some rest too; let me carry you back to the room, hmm?"

Li Beijue was somewhat worried about Jiang Baobao's mental state; as he spoke, he bent down, intending to scoop her up into his arms.

But before he could even touch her—"No need, I'm staying in Yanbao's room tonight."

Jiang Baobao shook her head.

After she finished speaking, she hurriedly corrected herself: "No, one day is too short. I'll stay with Yanbao for the next few days until he is better!"

Li Beijue paused slightly, not expecting that he would suddenly be "left to sleep alone," and felt a bit helpless.

"Mrs. Li, shouldn't you discuss such a sudden decision with your husband first?"

He lowered his head with a chuckle to kiss Jiang Baobao, deliberately pretending to be dissatisfied as he asked.

Jiang Baobao was also amused by him, and feeling a bit shy because of his form of address, she hurriedly mimicked his actions and planted a light kiss on his lips, answering with a smile: "Isn't this all for Yanbao's sake? You aren't at ease with him staying alone either, right?"

"How could I possibly be at ease? So I have no choice but to settle for being wronged for now..."

Li Beijue nodded; naturally, he was worried as well.

He just didn't know how many days he would have to spend lonely, guarding a large room all by himself.