Chapter 31: A world-renowned designer couldn't possibly know Li Qing, could they?

Approaching Li Qing, Yang Mi felt a wave of nervousness as she gazed at his remarkably handsome and refined face. Her complex emotions instantly stifled the courage she had just mustered.

"Li... Li Qing, how are you?"

After a moment of silence, Yang Mi uttered these words as if under a spell. She immediately blushed, wondering why she was babbling so incoherently. Behind her, He Baibai nearly coughed up blood. Everything had been planned out perfectly before they arrived, so why did she turn into a fool the moment she reached the scene? Was this really the formidable and decisive Boss Yang? Unable to bear watching any longer, He Baibai turned around and got back into the car.

In her arms, Xuan Bao'er seemed to sense the anomaly in Yang Mi and asked in her milky voice, "Mommy, did you and Daddy have a fight?"

Yang Mi was slightly startled, then forced a smile. "How could we be fighting? Daddy and I are very loving."

Having said this, Yang Mi looked up at Li Qing, feeling a bit awkward, her eyes carrying a subtle hint. Li Qing understood perfectly what Yang Mi meant; she was merely "acting" so that Xuan Bao'er wouldn't notice anything amiss and have her growth environment affected. For the sake of Xuan Bao'er, Li Qing followed her lead and said, "Thank you for all the hard work you've put into taking care of Xuan Bao'er these past few years. Xuan Bao'er, did you miss Mommy?"

Xuan Bao'er nodded and, leaning against Yang Mi, said, "Mm-hmm. Daddy, why don't you sleep with Mommy? I want you both to sleep with me."

Seeing Xuan Bao'er's serious expression, Yang Mi felt a sense of dread, and a deep, intense embarrassment surged within her. Facing this stranger with whom she had once shared a bed, Yang Mi couldn't imagine how she would feel if it were to happen again. Just the thought of it made her feel awkward; it was simply too... too strange! However, she couldn't show that something was wrong, so she just smiled and said, "Be a good girl, Xuan Bao'er. Mommy has some things to take care of right now. After I'm finished, I'll be able to stay with you and Daddy. You have to be a good girl, okay?"

Li Qing looked at Xuan Bao'er and said gently, "That’s right, Mommy is very busy. You'll stay with Daddy for now. Don't you like being with Daddy?"

The two of them played along, and the little one soon gave in, obediently saying, "I will listen to Daddy and Mommy."

Yang Mi finally let out a sigh of relief, feeling a bit grateful toward Li Qing for playing along. Calming herself down, she looked at Li Qing and offered a faint smile.

"Anyway... I came here this time to see Xuan Bao'er and, incidentally, to bring her some clothes. If you encounter any trouble or have any questions regarding her daily life in the future, you can look for me anytime. I will cover all the expenses."

Seeing that Xuan Bao'er was dressed so beautifully—looking even more exquisite than before—Yang Mi felt quite grateful to Li Qing. Li Qing smiled indifferently, "Xuan Bao'er is my daughter. To me, she means more than anything."

Li Qing’s gaze remained calm as water, but to Yang Mi, it seemed incredibly sincere and pure. For a fleeting moment, she suddenly felt that the man before her was actually quite charismatic. Stunned for a moment, she nodded and said, "Thank you."

At this point, Xuan Bao'er climbed down from Yang Mi’s arms. "Mommy, I have clothes. Daddy bought me lots of pretty ones. Mommy, look, do you like my outfit?"

Xuan Bao'er spun around twice in front of her in her new clothes. Yang Mi’s eyes lit up with amazement. Truth be told, from the moment she first saw Xuan Bao'er, she felt the child looked more refined than before. Now that Xuan Bao'er had specifically asked her to look, Yang Mi realized that the child’s outfit was truly stunning. Based on her experience and taste, these were definitely high-end children's clothes. When she spotted the Bonpoint logo, her eyes brightened further—this brand was not cheap! The specific piece Xuan Bao'er was wearing was one she had never seen online, and it was more avant-garde and fashionable than anything else on the market. Perhaps it was extremely expensive, too?

Yang Mi’s look at Li Qing changed once more. She could tell that Li Qing truly loved Xuan Bao'er.

"You look so beautiful in this, baby!" Yang Mi praised her, then glanced at Li Qing before continuing to Xuan Bao'er, "Listen to your daddy here and be a good girl."

Hearing the praise, Xuan Bao'er was delighted. "Mommy, I’m very obedient. Daddy says I’m very well-behaved. My new clothes were made specifically for me by a foreigner Daddy found."

Xuan Bao'er knew everything Li Qing had done for her and told Yang Mi about these things with great pride. Yang Mi smiled, then looked at Li Qing with curiosity. She knew Xuan Bao'er wouldn't lie. She suddenly recalled that when Li Qing had brought Xuan Bao'er to a banquet, there had indeed been a foreign woman holding her in the video! At the time, she had even thought the woman looked a lot like the head designer of Bonpoint.

Thinking of this, a bold guess formed in her mind. Could that foreign woman really be the head designer of Bonpoint? However, she quickly shook her head. Jacqueline was the president of the Bonpoint enterprise, a person worth billions of dollars; how could she possibly have any connection to Li Qing? It was an unthinkable notion. Still, Yang Mi was quite happy, as she could finally stop worrying since Li Qing treated Xuan Bao'er so well.

"Mommy brought you some clothes, too. Always remember to stay clean and hygienic."

Yang Mi handed the clothes she had brought to Li Qing and then checked the time, a look of reluctance crossing her face. It was getting late, and she knew she had to go back. She was still in the midst of a crisis, with many matters yet to be resolved.

"Xuan Bao'er, Mommy has some things to take care of. I'll come to see you again in a couple of days, okay?"

Yang Mi felt a deep sense of reluctance. Not being able to stay with Xuan Bao'er was a painful thing for both mother and child. Xuan Bao'er seemed to notice that something was wrong with Yang Mi and asked in her milky voice, "Mommy, do they all not like you anymore?"

Startled by the sudden question, Yang Mi was stunned. "Xuan Bao'er, what are you talking about? Mommy doesn't understand."

Xuan Bao'er replied earnestly, "I saw it on the little phone. There were so many people saying bad things about Mommy."

Yang Mi’s face showed shock. She hadn't expected Xuan Bao'er to be able to understand the news. Could it be that Li Qing told her? That didn't seem right. Before Yang Mi could react, Xuan Bao'er offered a comforting tone: "Don't worry, Mommy. Daddy said he would help you solve your problems."