Although the police blocked the reporters' questions and they didn't get any useful information, the reporters were incredibly resourceful.
Through various channels and means, they pieced together most of the story.
Then, various videos and posts appeared online.
[Mrs. Fu Used Improper Means to Retrieve Her Mother's Belongings!]
[Is Retrieving Mother's Belongings Touching, or Is Stealing Such a Shameless Act Outrageous?]
[A Wealthy Wife's Disgraceful Act: Moral Decay or Innate Nature...]
...
All sorts of videos and posts began to surge into the trending searches.
The first to be shaken was the Ruis Group.
Shareholders were the first to receive the news and immediately called Fu Tingsheng one after another.
"Please rest assured, my daughter-in-law would never do such a thing..."
"Okay, okay, we will handle this as quickly as possible before it causes irreparable consequences for the company!"
"Director Sun, you know my daughter-in-law has excellent character and is never that kind of person. What's online is all false, it's all rumors targeting our family. I've already contacted a lawyer; anyone who spreads rumors will be sued."
"..."
Fu Tingsheng received five such calls in less than half an hour!
Putting down his phone, he sat on the sofa and rubbed his forehead wearily. "Mom, didn't Qingqing say a few words to you before she left?"
Old Mrs. Fu hummed, "She said not to worry."
"Does that mean she has a solution?"
Old Mrs. Fu shook her head, "I'm not sure, but regardless, shouldn't we notify Jingshu?"
Fu Tingsheng nodded, "You're right, I'll call him now."
He dialed the number, but it wouldn't connect.
Fu Tingsheng stared at his phone, gritting his teeth slightly. "What is this brat up to?!"
...
Xixi was packing his small backpack, eager to embark on his journey home soon. Suddenly, he heard the doorbell ring downstairs.
He put down his schoolbag, opened the door, and poked his head out.
He heard a familiar voice.
It was Ning Xin!
He quickly retracted his head, shut the door tightly, and felt puzzled.
Why was this person here again? Was it still about the cooperation?
His eyes darted around, and he listened to the sounds outside by the door, then an idea struck him.
In the reception room.
Mr. He and Ning Xin sat opposite each other. "Miss Ning, please have some tea."
Ning Xin gracefully took a sip of tea, then put down the teacup and said thoughtfully, "Mr. He, when I came last time, I saw you weren't feeling well, and I've been concerned. I've come to visit today; are you feeling better?"
"Thank you, Miss Ning. I have recovered."
"That's good," Ning Xin sighed with relief, her smile deepening. "Mr. He, can we then discuss the work we put on hold last time?"
Mr. He also felt that the project had been delayed for too long. "Of course. Since we're going to discuss work, why don't we move to my study?"
"Okay."
The two left the reception room and went to the study. As soon as they sat down, before Mr. He could speak, a servant knocked and rushed in anxiously.
She glanced at Ning Xin, hesitating to speak.
Mr. He gave Ning Xin an apologetic nod and followed the servant outside the door. "What's wrong?"
"The young master is missing."
"Have you searched the villa?" Mr. He's face immediately darkened.
"We have, and he's nowhere to be found."
"How did you discover he was missing?" Mr. He felt that given the child's temperament, he wouldn't do anything mischievous or run off to cause worry.
"As you instructed, I went to bring the young master some fruit. I found the door wide open, and his schoolbag and he himself were gone."
Mr. He's brow twitched.
The servant guessed, "Sir, could it be that the young master left on his own?"
Mr. He shook his head, "Impossible."
Even if the child left without saying goodbye, he wouldn't leave any message.
Right! There might be clues in his room!
He took a step forward, then remembered there was someone else in the study. He said to the servant, "Go and find the housekeeper. Have him entertain Miss Ning for me. I'll be back shortly. And one more thing, don't let her stay alone in my study."
"Yes."
He turned and left.
But the servant was in a dilemma. If she went to find the housekeeper, she would have to leave, and Miss Ning would have to wait alone in the study.
But if she didn't go find the housekeeper...
This was also Mr. He's esteemed guest, and she didn't think she could entertain her well.
She hesitated, glancing at the study, and decided to go find the housekeeper first. It would only take a minute, and she would hurry back.
However, by the time she found the housekeeper and rushed back to the study, she found it empty.
The housekeeper asked, "Where is she?"
The servant waved her hands helplessly, "I, I don't know. Before I left, she was still here!"
The housekeeper quickly went to check the important documents Mr. He had placed on the table, and after confirming there were no signs of them being disturbed, he breathed a sigh of relief and said to the servant, "Next time you need me, just call me directly. Remember not to leave any guest alone in the master's study again!"
"Yes."
The servant also felt wronged. She had gone up to bring the young master fruit; why would she bring her phone? Later, when she rushed to find the master in a hurry, she didn't have time to go back and get her phone.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone personally.
"Have others search," the housekeeper thought, realizing the young master hadn't been found and the guest was now missing, and felt a headache coming on. "Once Miss Ning is found, immediately invite her back."
"Yes!"
The servant hurried away.
The housekeeper followed closely behind, deciding to go out and search as well.
Meanwhile, Xixi was hiding behind the rockery in the garden.
He had done it on purpose.
He didn't want Mr. He to sign the contract with Ning Xin but couldn't think of a reason to stop it, and he couldn't show himself to be seen by Ning Xin.
So, he resorted to this plan.
He believed that Uncle He's concern for him would make him put aside the cooperation and come out to find him.
He felt quite guilty.
After all, he was using Mr. He's concern, and he felt a little embarrassed about it.
As he was thinking, he suddenly heard a voice from behind him.
"What are you doing here?"
Xixi was startled. He quickly scanned the front and sides. The place he had chosen was relatively hidden, and there were only decorative rockeries around. It wasn't impossible to run.
However, under her nose, escape would be difficult.
Rather than fleeing in a panic, Xixi chose to face her directly. He turned around, his small body held straight. "Miss Ning, long time no see."
Ning Xin was momentarily dazed.
She seemed to see that familiar person on the child's face. She couldn't help but exclaim, "You look so much like your mother."
From their appearance to their expressions, they were identical.