Long Yubei chuckled, "Not jealous anymore?"
"You’ve explained everything, what’s there to be jealous about?"
"Since you’re willing, I’ll bring them, mother and daughter, back tomorrow. Actually, I’ve been really worried about them staying there."
Gu Lili hadn’t expected the story to be , and thinking about the frustration she felt earlier made her somewhat anxious.
"Make sure not to tell anyone about this, otherwise, I won’t be able to face her."
"Of course. Would your husband be that clueless? However, what about you going wild at the bar tonight?"
"It’s all because of you." Gu Lili dropped these four words.
Long Yubei’s gaze intensified, "Is that so?"
Her lips curved, a whimsical murmur escaped, "Can’t I just let you do whatever you want with me tonight?"
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The next morning, Long Yubei had Tang Qingli bring Nan Yuesheng and Mo Ningyi from the Yunanyuan compound. Feeling somewhat guilty over the misunderstanding, Gu Lili said, "Hi, nice to meet you."
Nan Yuesheng smiled, "I’m Yuesheng, I’m 21 this year. I’ll call you Sister Lili."
"Okay, please have a seat." Gu Lili took Mo Ningyi’s hand, "This child is really sociable."
"She knows you’re her godmother." Nan Yuesheng explained. "We have one of your wedding photos in our album too. When I show the album to the child, I point to your photo and tell her that’s her pretty godmother."
Gu Lili looked at Nan Yuesheng and felt a newfound fondness for her, "She’s very beautiful."
"Yes, she resembles her father." Nan Yuesheng’s eyes brimmed with moisture as she added, "Her father is very handsome."
"Yu Bei told me about Mo Lingqi’s situation. I believe he is trapped somewhere and temporarily can’t return. Don’t lose hope, we are still searching. No matter how long it takes, as long as there is hope, do not give up."
"I have never given up. He must be still alive; otherwise, he would never stay away from visiting our dreams even once." Nan Yuesheng choked up. "Thanks to Yu Bei’s care, we mother and daughter have been living well, without any troubles. Sister Lili, I hope our stay here won’t bother you?"
"How could it? There are more people in the house, which makes it lively. I also like children." Gu Lili coddled Mo Ningyi on her lap, whispering to her, "This little baby is so adorable, so lovely."
Mo Ningyi grinned broadly, her joy evident, dribbling like a little spring without knowing that her father’s whereabouts are currently unknown.
This smile was contagious. Gu Lili’s heart melted, "Ningyi, you and mom have a good stay here, alright?"
The milky voice calling out felt so magical at that moment.
"Yuesheng, she’s calling out to me."
The two women sat together, cradling the child, gradually getting familiar as Mo Ningyi fell asleep. Nan Yuesheng then held her in her arms.
Gu Lili ran upstairs and came back with two talisman papers, handing them to Yuesheng, "These are for Ningyi. With these, the child won’t be bothered by unclean things."
"Thank you, Sister Lili." Nan Yuesheng praised endlessly. "I’ve heard from Yu Bei about your abilities, it’s really amazing."
Gu Lili smiled faintly, "I need to head out now. Make yourself comfortable here, and just ask the kitchen to make anything you want."
She took her car keys and walked out, not yet reaching the garage when Tang Qingli hurried over, "Young Madam, you should quickly check outside at the main gate."