Shen Qingqing and King went out to look for people.
Shen Jinxi and Xing Yao stayed at home. He originally wanted to help, but Mommy disagreed, telling him to stay home and take care of his sister.
Xing Yao was very worried, "Brother Xixi, will Brother Chenchen be alright?"
Shen Jinxi comforted her, "Don't worry, he'll be fine."
However... why did he run out so abruptly?
"Xing Yao, you stay here, I'll go to the study to take a look."
"You come back quickly."
Although Xing Yao didn't say it, Shen Jinxi knew she was worried he would leave like Chenchen. "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."
But in the end, Shen Jinxi broke his promise.
He went to the study and began to ponder. Chenchen had said he came to play. His gaze swept across the desk, but he saw nothing unusual. Then, his attention shifted to the computer.
His technical skills in computing were even better than Chenchen's. In just fifteen seconds, he unlocked the computer and found another hidden system.
Upon seeing Fu Jingshu's whereabouts in the system, his face darkened.
King was investigating Daddy!
His good impression of King plummeted instantly. He was investigating secretly and didn't even tell Mommy when Daddy arrived. He pouted, shut down the computer, and turned towards the door.
He knew where his brother had gone.
He was so focused on finding Brother Chenchen that he completely forgot about Sister Xing Yao waiting in the room. It was only after leaving the villa that he remembered he hadn't said goodbye to his sister.
But his sister didn't have a phone. He looked at his children's smartwatch and then back at the villa.
He hesitated for less than three seconds between going back and continuing forward, but ultimately chose the former.
...
At the hospital, Lin Minglan looked at Chenchen with a smile, "Chenchen, were you scared?"
Chenchen shook his head.
Lin Minglan was delighted. This was the first time the child had responded to her. Previously, no matter what she said, Chenchen wouldn't pay attention.
"It's good that you weren't scared. Don't worry, Auntie will protect you."
This time, Chenchen remained silent.
Lin Minglan was undeterred, "Chenchen, I saved you this time, won't you say thank you?"
Chenchen blinked and glanced at Fu Jingshu.
He nodded slightly.
So, Chenchen whispered, "Thank you, Auntie."
Lin Minglan said gently, "You're welcome. Chenchen is so cute, anyone would want to save you."
Chenchen looked at her and slowly lowered his head.
Lin Minglan glanced at Fu Jingshu. He had remained silent, allowing their conversation to proceed. Her eyes flickered, "Chenchen, do you think Auntie is nice?"
"...Yes."
Lin Minglan's idea became even more certain, and her tone grew gentler, "Then will you let me be your godmother?"
Chenchen's lips moved. Lin Minglan felt his expression wasn't one of agreement. Before he could refuse, she started to persuade him again.
"If I become your godmother, I will be very, very good to you."
Chenchen had never had a mother. Although he had Shen Qingqing now, they hadn't spent much time together. She wanted to take this opportunity to build a relationship, and then she could replace Shen Qingqing!
However, Chenchen did not agree, "I don't want to."
"Why?"
Could the kindness of saving his life not make him agree?
Chenchen said very seriously, "I have a Mommy, I can't have another Mommy."
Shen Qingqing again!
Lin Minglan felt a surge of jealousy and hatred, but showed nothing on her face. "It's okay, Mommy and godmother are different. Isn't it good to have one more person who cares about you?"
Chenchen stubbornly shook his head again.
"Chenchen..."
Lin Minglan was a little anxious, but Fu Jingshu was still there, so she couldn't appear too eager. She had to put the topic aside for now. Only when Fu Jingshu went out to buy food did she resume persuading Chenchen.
"Chenchen, why don't you want me to be your godmother? Are you afraid your mommy will be angry?"
Chenchen shook his head. "No, Mommy is very good to me, she won't be angry."
"Then why don't you agree?" Lin Minglan sat up anxiously, pulled him to her side, and mustered all her patience. "Chenchen, I really like you. If you're willing to call me Mommy, I promise I will be very, very good to you!"
Chenchen remained silent, but his attitude softened not at all.
"Chenchen!" Lin Minglan's patience was wearing thin. "Don't just think about Shen Qingqing. It was I who protected you when you were almost abducted this time."
"And her? Where was she?"
Chenchen couldn't stand anyone speaking ill of his mommy, so he couldn't help but retort, "Mommy didn't know."
If she had known, she would have come to save me.
He thought firmly.
Lin Minglan glanced at the doorway. It was empty. She asked again, "Chenchen, you really don't want me to be your godmother?"
"No."
Chenchen's refusal was firm and resolute, without hesitation.
Lin Minglan took a deep breath, her elegant demeanor gone. "You're young and don't know what's good for you. I don't want to argue with you. Even if you don't agree, your father will eventually be mine. What use is your disagreement?"
Chenchen suddenly looked up at her.
This was the true face of this woman. He was unaccustomed to her gentle mask from before.
"My Daddy will not be with you."
It was rare for him to say such a long sentence, but it was to shatter her hopes. Lin Minglan disliked this child even more. "If you weren't Fu Jingshu's child, I wouldn't even spare you a glance!"
The thought of being repeatedly rejected by this child made her feel deeply unhappy.
"Just like your mother, you have no self-awareness, you ungrateful thing!"
No matter how she cursed Chenchen, he didn't care, not even giving her a glance. But when he heard her insult Mommy, he couldn't stand it.
"Don't you talk about my Mommy!"
Lin Minglan was a little surprised. "Oh, you still know how to protect your mother. I thought you couldn't speak."
Chenchen fell silent again, just pursing his small lips, his face full of resistance and rejection.
Lin Minglan had always known that this child was naturally quiet and didn't like to talk. When Fu Jingshu wasn't around, she could curse him without restraint.
"Do you really think anyone would like a child like you who's autistic? In another family, they would have sent a peculiar child like you to an orphanage long ago."
"And Shen Qingqing, do you really think she genuinely cares about you? If she did, she wouldn't have ignored you for so many years. Now it's just because your daddy is Fu Jingshu!"
Every word she spoke struck the child's heart.
Chenchen gritted his teeth, his eyes red as he waited for her, but he remained silent. He didn't want to argue with this woman anymore; a few sharp words were already his limit.
He just wanted to leave now. He wanted to find Mommy!
Mommy wouldn't abandon him! Mommy loved him!
Seeing his pretense of composure, Lin Minglan felt extremely pleased. She continued to mock and taunt him, "It's okay if you don't get close to me now. Anyway, when your daddy and I are together, I'll have him send you away. As for where..."
She paused, wanting to see Chenchen's panicked expression. But the child seemed not to have heard, his face expressionless.
She felt a bit disappointed, but continued, "Then I'll see how you cry."