Chapter 1888: Mother and Son

"President Zhao, thank you for calling me today; I am very grateful!" Li Mengqi said with a smile. "Our cooperation has been settled; we will sign the contract at the end of the year."

"That's right; this will help us integrate into the cooperation faster," Zhao Zhigang said. A gratified expression appeared on his face. "Our cooperation has been very pleasant these past few years; you have done an excellent job."

"This is all due to your capable leadership," Li Mengqi said. "President Zhao, when will you return to the country?"

"My flight is tomorrow night. I want to have a meal with my wife and children, and also visit your new store."

Li Mengqi smiled: "Then it's settled. I will personally pick you up and visit your new factory area."

Li Mengqi left the company and returned home to prepare to pick up her son from school. She first parked the car by the roadside at the kindergarten, then rushed to the children's playground near the residential community to take the little treasure home.

"Mommy, let's go play at the swimming pool," the little treasure said, pulling his mother's arm and acting spoiled. "I want to play in the water with Dad."

Li Mengqi patted the little one's head: "Dad has other matters; I will take you to another place to play."

"Oh—" the little treasure lowered his head in disappointment.

"Baby, listen obediently to Mommy; will Mommy buy you cake to eat tonight?"

"Mm!" the little one nodded. "Mommy, promise me one thing."

"What thing?" Li Mengqi asked softly.

"If Dad comes to find you, you must absolutely not let him bully me. I want Dad to take me to school every morning and take me to the arcade at night."

Li Mengqi was stunned. Although she had long expected this situation, when her son spoke these words, a strong sense of bitterness and pain surged in Li Mengqi's heart. She understood that from now on, she must try her best to avoid this happening.

Seeing Li Mengqi silent, the little treasure stretched out his small hands to hug her waist and rested his small head against his mother's chest.

"Mommy, don't cry. The little treasure will listen obediently. I like playing with Dad and Mommy!" the little one comforted his mother with a childish voice, yet it provoked a wave of heartache.

"Baby, Mommy isn't crying; let's go."

Li Mengqi wiped away her tears and held the little treasure's small hand, walking toward the direction of the parked car. The little one looked up, gazing at his mother in confusion, unable to understand how the scene just now could cause such a strong reaction from his mother.

On the way home, the mother and son both seemed a bit Huo Menmen.

In the corner of the car compartment, the little one lay on his mother's lap, blinking his eyes and watching her.

Li Mengqi rubbed her son's head and said, "Does the little treasure like Dad very much?"

The little one nodded: "Yes, Dad is very good to the little treasure and even buys me delicious food."

Li Mengqi sighed lightly: "Dad has his own family now; in the future, he might not be able to accompany you like before."

The little one tilted his head: "What is family?"

"It's just like with Mommy; Dad and Mommy live together, and there might be your own baby."

The little one laughed: "Then will the little treasure have a family too?"

Li Mengqi pinched her son's nose: "Of course; when you grow up, you will also have your own family."

"Then will the little treasure's family have a baby?"

Li Mengqi nodded: "Of course there will be; the little treasure must grow up quickly, and in the future, you will also have your own baby."

The little one giggled: "Then who will the little treasure marry?"

Li Mengqi was somewhat stumped by the question; she thought for a moment and said, "Well, that depends on fate. But you must remember to find someone who treats you well and has responsibility and a sense of duty."

The little one didn't understand the words his mother said; he just tilted his head, thinking of asking something else. Li Mengqi stroked her son's hair and said softly, "Alright, baby, let's not talk much more. Mommy will make delicious food for you tonight."

After returning home, Li Mengqi cooked a sumptuous dinner for her son. Although she was now living alone with her child, she always maintained an optimistic attitude, striving to create a warm family environment for her son.

At night, Li Mengqi coaxed her son to sleep. She sat by the bed telling her son stories, her gentle voice echoing in the room. Gradually, her son's eyelids began to fight; he asked groggily, "Mommy, when will you also give birth to a younger brother or sister for me?"

A pang of pain struck Li Mengqi's heart; she knew this couldn't go on like this and that she needed to adjust her life as soon as possible. She kissed her son's small cheek: "Okay, baby; Mommy will try hard."

After saying this, Li Mengqi's mood also became cheerful. She would continue to work hard at life and walk forward strongly for her son's sake.

A few days later, Zhao Zhigang returned to the country as scheduled. He brought his family to visit Li Mengqi's new store. This store was personally designed by Li Mengqi, full of childlike fun and a warm atmosphere. Zhao Zhigang could not help but praise Li Mengqi endlessly.

"You have really grown a lot these past few years," Zhao Zhigang sighed. "When you first met me, you were just a fresh college graduate."