After I Became Famous, the CEO Wants Remarriage
Chapter 358: Chen Bao Comforts the Worthless Dad

Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Chen Bao Comforts the Worthless Dad

The big one and the two little ones woke up early. Ning Yichu personally went into the kitchen and prepared a hearty breakfast, filling the table with dishes radiating tempting aromas.

Ningning propped up her small chin, watching the busy woman, her grape-like black eyes flashing with surprise.

"Mommy, aren’t you going to see that deadbeat dad today?"

"No need, Special Assistant Xu is taking care of him over there," Ning Yichu replied without even looking up.

Anyway, Li Lingyang likes making Special Assistant Xu take the blame, so taking care of him is naturally part of the assistant’s duties, right?

’Ding...’ The phone on the table suddenly chimed with a crisp notification sound.

Ning Yichu initially decided not to bother, planning to check it after breakfast.

But the messages kept vibrating nonstop!!

Who could it be?

Someone starting with a life-threatening serial call so early in the morning?

Ning Yichu had no choice but to wipe her hands, pick up her phone, and slide the screen open. The text message before her made her lips twitch slightly.

"Chu Chu, I’ve given Special Assistant Xu a thorough lesson. He won’t be looking at those rubbish websites anymore."

"You told me to get an IV? I’ve already done that."

"Getting up early leaves me with no appetite. What are you and the kids doing?"

Then, he even sent a lonely little video of himself sitting in the hospital room.

Li Lingyang knows he can’t clean up his reputation anymore, but admitting it outright in person? That’s impossible. Might as well go all-in down this dark path!

Ning Yichu’s lips twitched again. No appetite, yet sending so many texts?

She ignored it and went back to her porridge.

But before she could continue, the next second, a voice call came through from him...

Chen Bao and Ningning exchanged a glance.

"Uh-oh, deadbeat dad can’t see Mommy and is panicking!"

Ning Yichu was annoyed to no end by the incessantly ringing phone.

"Li Lingyang, what are you doing so early in the morning?"

Li Lingyang feigned weakness, speaking in a frail and lethargic voice, "Chu Chu, I don’t feel well right now. I’m dizzy, my wound hurts—it might even be some kind of infection or complications, don’t you think?"

Ha, last night when he was watching videos, he seemed perfectly fine!

Ning Yichu saw right through his act. "If you’re not feeling well, go find a doctor. I can’t heal you, so telling me is completely useless!"

"...," Li Lingyang rubbed his forehead, his hoarse voice tinged with an intimate lingering tone.

"I miss you and the kids. If you were here by my side, I believe I’d recover much faster..."

Seemingly afraid she’d refuse again, Li Lingyang quickly added, "Come to think of it, I haven’t seen the kids in ages. Do you think they miss me?"

Ning Yichu’s brows slightly furrowed. "I’ll bring them to see you when I have time."

Li Lingyang eagerly asked, "When will you have time?"

"Not anytime soon—I’m busy. Don’t disturb me."

After saying this, Ning Yichu promptly hung up the call.

’Beep beep beep...’

Li Lingyang’s head ached even more.

If he’d known he’d be misunderstood like this, he absolutely wouldn’t have opened that webpage. Damn it!

After hanging up, Ning Yichu turned around and saw the two little ones looking adorably at her.

"Your deadbeat dad says he misses you two and wants me to take you to visit him," Ning Yichu said, waving the phone.

"So are we going?" Ningning propped up her small chin as she asked.

Of course, they’d have to go, but...

"Mommy needs to go see Grandma Mo first. We’ll talk about it once I’m done. Oh, by the way, there’s one thing you both absolutely must remember: if you ever go see your deadbeat dad alone and enter his room, you must knock on the door first, understand?!"

Heaven forbid the kids see something they shouldn’t—Ning Yichu could practically feel murderous intent bubbling inside.

That would be a surefire childhood trauma.

Ningning didn’t think much of it and nodded immediately.

Chen Bao thought of what he’d discovered last night, his small face slightly changing as he sighed inwardly.

Deadbeat dad seems kind of pitiful...

Forget it. Maybe I’ll go check on him myself later!

...

’Knock knock knock...’

A knock suddenly echoed from outside the hospital room door.

"Come in."

A cold voice resonated within the room.

Soon, a tiny black-haired head popped inside.

Li Lingyang’s dark eyes flashed with a hint of surprise when he saw the adorably crafted appearance of Chen Bao.

Immediately, his handsome face dropped its coldness, replaced with a paler, weaker expression. His gaze fixed tightly onto him.

"Chen Bao? You came?"

Chen Bao only stepped inside after confirming there was no one else there. "Deadbeat dad."

"You came alone? Where are Mommy and your sister?"

"They’re busy. I came to check on you."

Perhaps knowing about his physical condition now, Chen Bao’s gaze towards him carried an added layer of pity and compassion.

After all, it was for his sake...

"Deadbeat dad, if you have any requests, feel free to let me know!"

Li Lingyang was taken aback, casting him a surprised look. This kid—why was he suddenly so agreeable today?

And what’s with that pitiful gaze directed at him?

"Just sit and chat with me for a bit."

"Alright."

Chen Bao pulled over a small stool and sat by Li Lingyang’s bedside, staring at him earnestly.

"Why did you suddenly decide to come see me on your own today?"

"Um... just felt like coming."

"Normally, you can’t stand me pestering your mommy, can you?" Li Lingyang squinted his deep-set eyes.

Chen Bao sighed maturely, "Even though I’m on Mommy’s side, you got hurt like this because of me, deadbeat dad. My conscience can’t ignore that..."

Afterward, as if trying to comfort him, he added, "Deadbeat dad, just relax and recover. Cooperate with the doctors, and you’ll definitely get better!"

This rascal definitely knows something!

Li Lingyang felt a bit disheveled, his whole person slightly unsettled.

"What nonsense—I only have two gunshot wounds. Recovery is inevitable!"

Deadbeat dad, even at this point, was still trying to act tough.

Then again, considering his male pride, especially for someone as face-saving as deadbeat dad, it wasn’t surprising.

Chen Bao solemnly nodded, "Alright, I understand."

"..."

That cut deep—Li Lingyang nearly coughed up blood.

His handsome face darkened like coal.

This matter—he’d kept it airtight. The only ones who knew the truth were the doctor and King...

"What exactly do you know?"

Chen Bao innocently blinked twice. "Deadbeat dad, what am I supposed to know?"

Last night, he’d hacked into the forum, read the information, and then directly logged off.

King’s identity wouldn’t be exposed!

You could see clearly in Chen Bao’s sharp, mirror-like mind—but now he started playing dumb.

Where on earth had this information leaked?

The most crucial question—

Does Chu Chu know?

But judging by Chen Bao’s sly, uncooperative demeanor, it was clear he wouldn’t reveal anything.

"Special Assistant Xu!"

After Chen Bao left, Li Lingyang couldn’t hold back any longer, barking a command and calling someone in.

"President Li, what can I do for you?" Special Assistant Xu asked, his face full of bewilderment.

Li Lingyang’s expression was stormy, dark enough to drip water. His eerie eyes glimmered with frigid light.

"Bring the attending physician to me. I have something urgent to discuss!"

A minute later.

The attending physician showed up in the room.

The air in the room felt frozen, the chilly atmosphere spreading and making one involuntarily shiver.

Beads of sweat poured from the attending physician’s forehead, utterly clueless about what he might have done wrong.

"Mr. Li... Is there something you need?"