Chapter 26: Locking Horns with Mr. Li? Every Circle Has to Bow Down!

Upon hearing William’s words, both Chen Yu and his secretary were stunned.

"Wait, has the boss lost his mind?" Chen Yu thought, feeling something was amiss. "Boss, Yang Mi is very likely to impact our stock market performance!"

William raised an eyebrow and spoke in a deep, authoritative voice, "Am I the boss, or are you? Even if the stock market drops, it has nothing to do with you. Just focus on doing your own job!"

Rebuked by William, Chen Yu fell silent and nodded. "Understood, boss!"

Chen Yu decided to stop caring. After all, if the company suffered losses, he wouldn't lose much—at least he had a safety net. As for this foolish foreigner, he had no idea what kind of confusion he was in, so let him do as he pleased.

After saying this, William lit a cigar, sat on the sofa, and asked, "Do you know why Miss Yang is suddenly facing so much negative press? Do you understand anything about the entertainment industry in this country?"

Chen Yu was slightly taken aback, wondering why his boss was suddenly concerned about the domestic entertainment scene. "Boss, I don't know much about these things," Chen Yu replied. "However, it looks like Miss Yang is being intentionally smeared. She and that woman Wu Yufei have been rivals."

William nodded, a cold smirk playing on his lips. *Heh*, it seems very few people know Miss Yang's true identity, or else no one would be blind enough to court death like this. William knew clearly that from now on, whoever in the industry opposed Yang Mi would meet a miserable end. He only needed to hold firmly onto Yang Mi, and by proxy, draw closer to Li Qing—he was certain he would soar to new heights in the future!

...

Meanwhile, at the Huazhou Junting Villa.

In the courtyard, Li Qing was keeping Xuanbao company as she drew.

"Daddy, look! Did I draw well?" Xuanbao held her paintbrush, her body covered in paint, her little face looking like a small, colorful kitten.

Li Qing didn't mind at all; in his eyes, Xuanbao’s happiness was what mattered most. On the drawing board was a patch of grass with three exaggerated figures standing on it: two adults, a man and a woman, with a little girl in the middle.

Xuanbao laughed, "Daddy, that's you, that’s Mommy, and in the middle is me! Did Xuanbao draw it well?"

Seeing this, Li Qing couldn't help but feel moved. He knew that Xuanbao longed to be like any other child, to have a complete family. The most ordinary things for an average child had become Xuanbao's greatest dream.

Li Qing smiled gently, "Xuanbao drew it really well!"

Receiving his affirmation, Xuanbao was overjoyed. "Hehe, Xuanbao is good, right?" She then looked at Li Qing with anticipation: "Daddy, when can you and Mommy take care of Xuanbao together? I miss Mommy..."

Li Qing stroked Xuanbao’s head and said softly, "Mommy can't take care of you with Daddy yet because of some things. But in a little while, we will be together."

Li Qing was also conflicted about the situation with Xuanbao. Perhaps later, he would take care of her with Yang Mi—only on the surface, of course. But those weren't things to consider right now.

Xuanbao nodded, satisfied, and said with a serious expression, "I know Mommy is busy now, she has her own things to do. I don't blame Mommy..."

Li Qing smiled, but his heart ached. Xuanbao was only three years old, yet she understood so much. It was a result of her experience with a lack of affection.

Xuanbao happily took out her small phone and clumsily opened the camera. "I want to take a picture for Mommy to show her my painting~"

The phone was a specially made device that Yang Mi had bought specifically to stay in contact with Xuanbao. Though small, it had all the standard functions, including internet access, though it was locked to a minor-safe mode.

Li Qing smiled, "Alright, take a few more to show her how great our Xuanbao is."

Just then, the villa butler walked over and said, "Mr. Li, Miss Jacqueline has arrived."

Li Qing nodded. Jacqueline was the president of the Bontoint children's clothing company. She had promised to customize clothes for Xuanbao and had delivered them in person after just two days.

An executive extended Rolls-Royce pulled up to the gate of the courtyard. A blonde woman stepped out, her long legs striding forward on high heels.

"Mr. Li." Jacqueline offered a respectful smile. "Xuanbao's clothes are ready. I only made three sets for now to see if she likes them."

Jacqueline walked in, personally carrying a pink leather bag. Of course, the items had already been checked by security.

Li Qing nodded and smiled faintly, "You're very thoughtful. Xuanbao, come over and look at your new clothes."

Xuanbao had been looking down at her phone, seemingly fascinated by something new she had discovered. She raised her head and stumbled over with the phone in her hand.

"Daddy, look, I saw news about Mommy." Although Xuanbao didn't know many characters, she recognized the names 'Yang Mi' and a few other simple words. "Daddy, are they scolding Mommy...?"

Xuanbao’s eyes turned red quickly. She knew her mother was a celebrity and that many people watched her on television and online. She scrolled through the pop-up news, which contained words like 'disgusting' and 'get out.' She knew these were mean things to say.

Xuanbao pouted, feeling a bit scared. "Daddy, did Mommy do something wrong? It seems like they don't like Mommy anymore... Is it because of Xuanbao...?"

Seeing Xuanbao about to cry, Li Qing picked her up. He glanced at the phone, and his brow furrowed slightly.

Noticing this detail, Jacqueline immediately retreated a step, showing she knew her place. "Mr. Li, please attend to your business. I will wait here."

Li Qing paid no attention to Jacqueline, focusing instead on the online news. For the past two hours, he had been occupied with Xuanbao's painting and hadn't noticed what was happening outside.

Just then, a black Land Rover screeched to a halt outside the courtyard. Wang Mian opened the door and hurried over. "Brother Qing, something has happened. Your phone wasn't getting through, so I rushed back. It's Miss Yang..."

As he spoke, Wang Mian noticed the dejected-looking Xuanbao and added, "It was the Wanxing Public Relations Company that did this."