Chapter 82: Falling for Jiang Baobao

A hint of awkwardness suddenly drifted through the air.

Jiang Baobao felt Li Beijue's cool gaze land on her wrist.

She was incredibly awkward; it was wrong to pull her hand back, and it was wrong not to.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Jiang Baobao suddenly steeled herself, quickly pulled her hand back, and stuffed that piece of apple into her own mouth.

She then immediately pretended that nothing was wrong, turning her head to look elsewhere, as if nothing had just happened.

Yanbao pouted his little mouth, and his eyes, which had been sparkling just a moment ago, were suddenly filled with disappointment.

Why didn't Daddy open his mouth!

This was Mommy taking the initiative to feed him food!

Li Beijue did not speak, his gaze landing on Jiang Baobao's slightly reddened earlobe, and his heart suddenly stirred slightly.

"Ahem..."

Jiang Baobao was truly embarrassed to death; she gave a light cough, wanting to find any topic to talk about.

Immediately after, she heard Yanbao loudly suggest: "Mommy! Let's go eat something delicious tonight! Let's have Daddy treat us to a big meal!"

Jiang Baobao was stunned upon hearing this, subconsciously raising her eyes to look at Li Beijue.

Eat together?

This guy probably wouldn't agree...

Just as she was thinking this, she unexpectedly saw Li Beijue give a faint nod.

"What do you want to eat? I'll have someone book a table."

Li Beijue spoke indifferently and casually took out his phone.

Jiang Baobao was instantly incredulous.

Is Li Beijue... suddenly having a change of heart?

He actually didn't order her to leave?

Could it be that he is holding back some kind of trap...

Jiang Baobao felt a bit nervous, but Yanbao, who was to the side, was incredibly happy and loudly expressed his thanks: "Thank you, Daddy! Let's go to that Western restaurant we always go to!"

"Fine, I'll have someone arrange it." Li Beijue was unusually easy to talk to at this moment and agreed without a second word.

He then saw Jiang Baobao looking at him with a subtle expression.

"You don't want to go?"

Li Beijue thought she was unwilling again and couldn't help but frown as he asked.

"No, of course I'm willing to accompany Yanbao for a meal."

Jiang Baobao immediately shook her head to deny it and also agreed.

Li Beijue withdrew his gaze and didn't say anything more.

But his eyes landed on Jiang Baobao from time to time.

His mind was filled with how hard she had worked at the competition today.

She seemed to genuinely want to make Yanbao happy...

Li Beijue frowned slightly, lost in thought.

He didn't know why, but he suddenly felt... the woman before him had become slightly more pleasing to the eye...

After the sports meet ended, the three of them got into the car together.

Li Beijue did not let anyone else follow, but drove himself.

Jiang Baobao sat in the back row with Yanbao.

In the car—

Yanbao held the little toy car they had just won in one hand and held onto Jiang Baobao with the other, his face full of excitement.

Seeing his smiling face, Jiang Baobao couldn't help but feel happy along with him.

"Baby, you can play with the little car when we get home; why are you so reluctant to let go?"

Jiang Baobao teased the little guy on purpose.

Yanbao immediately explained in all seriousness: "Because this is the result of Daddy and Mommy's hard work! I will definitely treasure it well!"

The little guy was beaming, liking the little car in his hand more the more he looked at it, and he held onto Jiang Baobao's hand tighter and tighter.

Having a mommy feels so good!

Mommy will protect him!

Even if he gets into a fight with other kids, he can tell Mommy!

Mommy will also accompany him to participate in the parent-child sports meet!

And the food she makes is especially delicious!

The other kids were so envious today!

They will never mock him for being a child without a mommy again!

Yanbao's little head was full of thoughts; thinking to himself, he couldn't help but secretly feel happy.

Jiang Baobao couldn't help but shake her head with a smile, though she vaguely felt a bit of heartache.

Yanbao didn't know how many expensive toy cars he had, yet just because of her and Li Beijue, he treated this ordinary toy car as a treasure...

In the future, she must treat Yanbao even better!

And after today's events, perhaps Li Beijue wouldn't be so repulsed by her interacting with Yanbao in the future...

Jiang Baobao pondered to herself, and after being dazed for a moment, she saw a magnificent Western restaurant already appearing before her eyes.

Yanbao was eager to share the food he liked, and immediately pulled Jiang Baobao along to introduce it enthusiastically: "Mommy! Their little cakes are delicious! You must try them in a moment! And the lamb chops are especially tasty too!"

"Okay, Mommy will definitely try a bit of everything in a moment!" Jiang Baobao promised with a smile, liking the little fellow in front of her more the longer she looked at him, feeling as if her heart were about to melt.

The three of them entered the door together and were led by a waiter to their reserved seats.

As soon as they sat down, Yanbao skillfully rattled off the food he usually liked.

Jiang Baobao intended to ask for a menu, but before she could open her mouth, she saw a slender hand push the menu in front of her.

"Order whatever you want to eat." Li Beijue spoke indifferently; although it sounded devoid of tone, it was not as full of hostility as usual.

Jiang Baobao looked at the person opposite her with some suspicion, unable to help but feel surprised in her heart.

Was it her imagination?

The attitude of this guy Li Beijue toward her... why did it seem to have suddenly improved?

Jiang Baobao did not overthink it, casually flipped open the menu, ordered two things she liked, and the rest were all Yanbao's recommendations from just now.

While waiting for the food to be served, the atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

Between Jiang Baobao and Li Beijue, there was really nothing to talk about.

They didn't even need to exchange polite pleasantries.

Yanbao, however, couldn't sit still; he looked at this one, then at that one, and suddenly asked: "Mommy, will you come to see me again tomorrow?"

Jiang Baobao was just about to answer when she heard Li Beijue suddenly speak up: "Yanbao, this isn't kindergarten anymore."

Yanbao was stunned upon hearing this, and instantly pressed his lips together tightly.

After hesitating for two seconds, he then asked again: "Auntie, will you come to see me tomorrow?"

Jiang Baobao felt helpless at once.

Li Beijue changed his face way too fast, didn't he?

He was truly more fickle than a woman!

She muttered to herself in her heart, but forced a smile onto her face and answered gently: "Of course, Auntie will go see you whenever I have time."

"Really? That's great!"

Yanbao instantly became happy, his tone filled with undisguised excitement.

The dishes ordered by the three of them were quickly served.

Jiang Baobao chatted and laughed while accompanying Yanbao to eat.

Li Beijue, on the other hand, remained silent most of the time, not disturbing the two of them.

The dinner ended quickly.

Yanbao held Jiang Baobao's hand as they walked out the door, his little face no longer as excited as when they first entered, but filled with reluctance.

"Yanbao, go home with Daddy, and Auntie will go see you tomorrow, okay?" Jiang Baobao noticed the little fellow's mood and crouched down in front of him, wanting to comfort him a bit.

Yanbao shook his head, his expression somewhat aggrieved, and his little mouth was pursed into a straight line.

Today ended way too quickly!

He still wanted to stay with Mommy for a while longer!

Jiang Baobao felt helpless and heartbroken at once.

Of course, she was also reluctant to part with this little fellow.

But...

Jiang Baobao wanted to speak up and persuade him again.

But this time, before she could speak, she saw the little fellow pounce toward her, his two hands firmly wrapping around her neck!

Yanbao rarely acted spoiled like this, but this time he went all out.

His little ears were slightly red, and he whispered coaxingly: "Auntie, will you take me home and then leave, okay?"