Chapter 557: Pleading, Not a Chance

Jiang Baobao accompanied the three little ones and slept soundly for the whole night.

She had originally only intended to stay with Yanbao, but after the other two little ones found out, they also clamored to stay together.

Fortunately, the bed was big enough, so Jiang Baobao had no choice but to "stay the night" in Yanbao's room with the three little ones, which really made a certain person who was "left to sleep alone in an empty room" incredibly "jealous."

Early the next morning—Jiang Baobao was the first to open her eyes.

The three little ones beside her were still fast asleep.

Mobai and Tiantian's sleeping postures were "unrestrained" as usual, but Yanbao was curled up obediently, one hand tightly clutching a corner of Jiang Baobao's pajamas.

This was a posture of extreme insecurity.

Jiang Baobao's heart trembled, and she was suddenly overcome with an indescribable heartache.

She had slept with Yanbao before, and he had always lain flat beside her obediently; he might not even turn over all night, and he had never been curled up like this, grabbing onto her and refusing to let go.

Jiang Baobao did not dare to move, afraid of startling the little one beside her, so she hurriedly adjusted her posture slightly, pulled Yanbao into her arms, and planned to sleep a little longer.

Downstairs—the villa's doorbell was pressed by someone.

Zheng Bo was up early, and upon hearing the sound, he hurried over to open the door.

But to his surprise, he saw Liu Xin'ai standing outside the door.

"Miss Liu, you are..."

Zheng Bo's expression was somewhat puzzled.

He did not know that it was Liu Rumeng who had taken Yanbao away yesterday.

Liu Xin'ai hurriedly said: "Zheng Bo, is Baobao awake? Can I see her?"

"This..."

Zheng Bo looked upstairs, feeling somewhat conflicted.

Miss Liu was the young mistress's friend, but right now the young mistress should still be resting upstairs with Yanbao...

Just at this moment—"Zheng Bo, let her in."

Li Beijue's voice suddenly rang out from the staircase.

Zheng Bo hurriedly responded and invited Liu Xin'ai inside.

"Mr. Li..."

Liu Xin'ai greeted Li Beijue, feeling instinctively nervous; the moment she thought about what Liu Rumeng had done yesterday, she felt even more uneasy.

"Miss Liu, Baobao is still resting. If you have anything to say, why not go to my study?"

Li Beijue asked in a deep voice.

"Okay."

Liu Xin'ai nodded, followed behind him, and walked up the stairs with long strides.

The two of them went straight to the study.

As soon as they entered the room—Liu Xin'ai asked with concern: "Mr. Li, are Yanbao and Baobao alright?"

"Mm."

Li Beijue responded casually; his attitude was not exactly friendly, but it was not too cold either.

"That's good..." Upon hearing this, Liu Rumeng finally let out a sigh of relief. She was silent for two seconds before saying sincerely: "Mr. Li, regarding what happened yesterday, I know that no matter what we in the Liu Family do, there is no way to make amends. Today... logically, my father should have come to apologize in person, but after he found out about this yesterday, he was... so angry he fainted, and he still hasn't woken up. I didn't dare to delay, so I had to come alone..."

"Are you here to plead for Liu Rumeng?"

Li Beijue interrupted her.

Out of respect for the fact that Jiang Baobao and Liu Xin'ai were friends, he reined in his coldness slightly.

Liu Xin'ai paused upon hearing this.

She knew that kidnapping the young master of the Li Family was simply not a matter for which one could plead.

But... Rumeng was her younger sister!

If she were to be locked in prison for the rest of her life like this... then her father...

Liu Xin'ai paused for a moment, and even though she knew there was little hope, she still spoke cautiously: "I know this matter is unforgivable, but Rumeng... Rumeng, she only did all these foolish things because she likes you too much... I still want to beg you to show mercy and let her off one last time... I will send her abroad, find someone to watch over her, and never let her come back for the rest of her life! She won't come to disturb you and Baobao again! Please..."

"She likes me?"

Li Beijue did not get angry, but a trace of coldness gradually stained his eyes.

"Do you know... what she has done in the past?"

Liu Xin'ai's gaze flickered for a moment, her expression somewhat puzzled.

Li Beijue also remained silent.

He pondered for two seconds before recounting how Liu Rumeng had become friends with him in the past, and how she had wanted to kill Yanbao when he was just born.

Liu Xin'ai was dumbfounded as she listened.

"Rumeng... she... how could she..."

Her expression was somewhat dazed; she could not believe that the younger sister she had watched grow up could have such sinister intentions and had done so many vicious things!

"Now, do you still want to plead for her?"

Li Beijue asked coldly in return. Without waiting for her answer, he continued: "Given my personality, there is no need for me to waste so many words with you, but you are Baobao's friend, which is why I am telling you this. You can also go back and tell your father, but no matter what the Liu Family wants to do, it is impossible for me to let Liu Rumeng go. If you still want to be friends with Baobao, after today, do not bring this matter up in front of her again. If she does not want to have any contact with you, I also hope you will not pester her. Finally, regarding Liu Rumeng..."

Li Beijue paused for a moment and gave a cold snort: "You should know that with my methods, just having her locked in prison for life is already the lightest punishment."

Liu Xin'ai stood where she was, unable to say another word.

Rumeng had done so many wrong things... today's punishment was deserved.

Let her repent properly in prison...

Liu Xin'ai was silent for a long while before she nodded gently.

"I understand... I've troubled you today, Mr. Li. There's no need to tell Baobao that I was here."

There is no longer any need for this matter to be smoothed over.

Li Beijue did not speak, watching as she turned and left.

On the other side—Jiang Baobao could not sleep, and was also worrying about the matter concerning Liu Xin'ai.

It was impossible for her to let Liu Rumeng go.

But as for Xinaijie... how should that be handled?

She and Li Beijue had locked up her younger sister... she must be feeling very terrible inside, and might even resent her...

But how could she not hold the person who harmed Yanbao accountable?

"Sigh..."

Jiang Baobao let out a sigh, feeling that this matter was a bit difficult to handle.

After thinking for a moment, she still took out her phone, intending to give Liu Xin'ai a call.

She would have to face it sooner or later!

She would not blame Liu Rumeng's mistakes on Xinaijie.

But if she had a knot in her heart...

Fortunately, the uncle's illness was already cured now; on the day she got married, she would have someone send a congratulatory gift, and after that, they would no longer be in contact...

Jiang Baobao had thought through all the countermeasures, took a deep breath, carefully sat up and left the room, and only then did she press the number on the screen.

"Beep—" came a sound.

The call was answered immediately.

"Baobao?"

Liu Xin'ai's voice sounded somewhat surprised.

"Mm, Xinaijie, it's me..."

Jiang Baobao greeted her, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Both of them fell into silence at the same time.