Chapter 284: Chapter 284

"Rui, it’s not up to you to decide whether to cancel the engagement or not. There’s still that engagement paper with both our mothers’ signatures at my mom’s place!"

In CoCo’s heart, the belief that Ji Rui belonged to her was deeply ingrained. It was an irrevocable and unchangeable fact preordained from birth.

She never considered that this irrevocability and immutability were entirely because Ji Rui was an extraordinarily excellent man. If he were mediocre and seedy, she wouldn’t need Ji Rui to put in any effort, as she would have run away long ago.

Because his mother treated her like a daughter, Ji Rui always showed her some semblance of courtesy.

She thought that no matter how crazy she got, she still knew when to advance and retreat.

Yet, she never expected that she would disregard the fact that Baobao had just recovered from a serious illness and couldn’t be provoked, and still chose to cause trouble at this crucial time.

Earlier, he pulled her into the corridor and tried to persuade her with kind words, but she suddenly mocked him, saying that he was wise all his life but acted foolishly for a moment by being blinded by Le Tong’s beauty.

Her words left Ji Rui thoroughly disappointed in her.

He originally thought she was just overly attached to him, which led to her previous crazy actions. But now, it seems she is just an utterly insane woman.

After talking to her kindly in the corridor for a while and seeing her reaction, he realized he was wasting his breath. Thus, he had Xiao Li escort her away with a little trick, but he had no idea how she managed to deceive Xiao Li and come back.

"That worthless paper? How strange, aren’t you a law student? How do you need someone like me, who studied economics, to tell you that it has no legal binding force at all!"

Once Ji Rui no longer feared that old acquaintance with each other, his whole demeanor turned cold.

CoCo looked at Ji Rui in disbelief; all along, whenever she brought up his mother, no matter how firm his attitude was, he would soften instantly.

But this time, he actually called the paper signed by his mother a worthless piece of paper.

"Rui, are you really so smitten by that woman Le Tong that you can’t think straight? That was something your mother left behind, and you call it worthless?" CoCo said in astonishment, her tone filled with disdain when mentioning Le Tong.

Ji Rui’s eyes suddenly narrowed, a chill lacing his gaze as he looked at CoCo.

"What kind of woman Le Tong is doesn’t need your judgment! As for what my mother left behind, I think what she cared about most was me and my happiness, not that piece of paper that restricts me."

Ji Rui’s words infuriated CoCo and secretly shocked her—he was actually willing to defy his mother’s wishes for the sake of that woman, Le Tong?

CoCo was both angry and shocked internally but on the surface, she still kept her composure, emotionally reasoning with Ji Rui. Get full chapters from NoveI~Fire.net

"Rui, why can’t I comment on her? I know what kind of person she is better than you do. Both you and Baobao are deceived by her facade. Don’t forget how Baobao came into existence! It’s not something ordinary women would do to sell their son for money!"

CoCo’s remarks were merely intended to remind Ji Rui that regardless of what Le Tong did now, her motives and ultimate objectives, just like before, were for money.

In the past, Baobao’s birth, for Le Tong, was for a limited amount of money. Now, if she wins the hearts of Ji Rui and Baobao, it’s like an inexhaustible gold and silver mine.

Ji Rui glanced at CoCo with a cold look, though just a few days ago, he indeed harbored some similar sleazy thoughts as CoCo.

But now he realized how utterly wrong his past thoughts and judgments about Le Tong were. Hearing CoCo criticize Le Tong fueled his anger.

"CoCo, you’d better mind your own business; I don’t need you to take care of my affairs! Besides, you can’t!"

Originally, Ji Rui had planned to thank her properly, after all, it was she who helped connect him, which led to the birth of Baobao. Now, she was also the one who managed to find Le Tong.

But her words were way over the top, and she was meddling too much! Ji Rui has never been restrained by anyone unless he cared about that person.

And CoCo, in his mind, was nowhere near the standard of someone he cared about.

"Rui, I..." CoCo was startled by Ji Rui’s sudden coldness, stretching out her hand, trying to grab Ji Rui’s arm to explain further.

Ji Rui, however, shook off her hand and strode out.

CoCo hurriedly chased after him, hearing Ji Rui say to Xiao Li, who was standing outside, "Xiao Li, take her to the airport!"

"Rui, I’m not leaving!" CoCo shouted in frustration as she tried to rush forward to grab Ji Rui, but Xiao Li intercepted her.

Ji Rui then inquired the bodyguard standing nearby, "Where are Baobao and the others?"

The bodyguard pointed to the garden in the south, "It’s cooler over there; Miss Le and the young master are cooling off in the pavilion over there."

At this time, it was already August, the peak of summer, and the outside temperature was very high. Ji Rui glanced at the blazing sun outside, frowned, and quickened his pace to slip into the elevator.

From the side door of the hospital to the south, there was the garden where Le Tong and Baobao were relaxing. From a distance, Ji Rui could see Le Tong with Baobao sitting in the pavilion about a hundred meters away.

The mother and son in the pavilion didn’t even mention CoCo, as if none of them wanted that woman to ruin their good mood after coming out of the ward.

"Mommy, can your bed be replaced with a harder one? Baobao is a child, cannot sleep on a bed that’s too soft."

Ji Baobao’s request was taken by Le Tong as a benefit for his occasional future stay overnight. Needless to say, even if he said it was just for one night, she would always prioritize his health.

"Alright, Mommy will have Sister Yuanyuan help replace it with a harder mattress tomorrow."

"Mommy, Baobao likes goldfish. Can Mommy keep a few goldfish?"

In the mansion, there was a custom-made large goldfish tank, raising all sorts of beautiful tropical fish, of course, this aquarium and fish were to cater to Baobao’s preferences.

But Ji Rui didn’t seem to like goldfish much. After being ignored by Ji Rui twice upon mentioning it, Baobao no longer brought it up, resulting in no goldfish in Ji Rui’s apartment till now.

Such a small request, Le Tong naturally couldn’t refuse him, "Sure, when Baobao feels better, Mommy will go with Baobao to pick out goldfish, alright?"

Ji Baobao then brought up the ideal home layout in his mind, one after another. Le Tong listened, knowing well that it meant throwing away all the old furniture arrangements, but she agreed without a second thought.

That house held too many memories of her and her mom, so she had been reluctant to throw anything away for a long time.

But now, with Baobao, life must start anew!

[Is there any abuse towards Tongtong and Baobao? Zhu Zi knows nothing (innocent face)! Haha, it’s only after the suffering that it feels especially sweet, right?]