Xi Xi didn't know what mood she was in when she said this, but he didn't care. He took it as a compliment, "Thank you!"
Ning Xin chuckled, "You're bolder than your brother."
Xi Xi narrowed his eyes, "My brother is naturally shy, unlike me. I'm never afraid. I believe in repaying every wrong done to me. If someone bullies me, I'll get them back!"
He tensed up, like a small beast baring its teeth, ready for battle at any moment.
Ning Xin slowly walked towards him, "Tell me, why are you here?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"Did your mother send you here?" Ning Xin was unfazed by the little beast's hostility and began to guess, "Let me try to guess what her purpose was in sending you here."
"She sent you to use your mischievous nature and adorable appearance to get close to Mr. He, gain his trust and affection."
"And thereby disrupt Mr. He's cooperation with me."
Ning Xin let out a light laugh, her tone carrying an ambiguous emotion, a mix of sarcasm and mockery, "Your mother is truly scheming, planning every move."
"You're not allowed to talk about my mother like that," Xi Xi said fiercely, "My mother is nothing like you say, and she didn't send me. I came here myself."
"You came yourself?" Ning Xin touched her chin, as if understanding something. "So, you already knew about the relationship between Mr. He and your mother. That means you had ulterior motives from the very beginning when you approached Mr. He."
Xi Xi stiffened, "Don't talk nonsense!"
But Ning Xin had already seen the guilt on his face, which only strengthened her guess. "It seems I was right. You have such skill and acting ability at such a young age, it's truly impressive."
Xi Xi didn't think it sounded like a compliment at all. He said indignantly, "Don't think I can't tell you're mocking me!"
Ning Xin chuckled lightly, "Since I've found out, I can't just stand by. Little one, come with me to see Mr. He."
Xi Xi's eyes darted around, and he turned to run.
He had no intention of meeting Mr. He. Even if Ning Xin had seen him, she had no proof that he was Shen Jin Xi. As long as he ran fast enough!
He had only taken a few steps when he felt his feet lift off the ground.
Xi Xi looked down, the ground receding from him. His neck felt a little tight. He looked back and saw Ning Xin's face right in front of him.
And her hand was holding him.
Xi Xi struggled fiercely, "Let me go, let me go!"
Ning Xin didn't loosen her grip.
Although she was a woman, she was quite strong. Xi Xi struggled for a long time, but it was useless. He was so angry he was panting.
"You wicked woman!"
Ning Xin was unmoved. She let him curse and dragged him back, determined to take him to see Mr. He.
She would expose this child today.
Xi Xi was furious. Suddenly, he cried out in pain, clutching his wrist, tears nearly welling up.
He had accidentally hit his wrist against the rockery wall. His wristwatch fell to the ground. His eyes welled up with tears as he watched the screen of the watch light up and then go dark.
"My watch!" Xi Xi struggled even more fiercely.
"It's just a watch. I'll buy you a new one once this is sorted out, but you're not escaping today."
Ning Xin picked him up and walked away. Xi Xi could only watch his watch get further and further away. He was furious, wishing he could bite her, but the woman was extremely cautious.
...
"The number you have dialed cannot be reached. Please try again later..."
Chen Chen heard the cold female voice from the phone, his lips pressed into a thin line, his exquisite little face filled with a solemn expression.
Upon closer inspection, one could see a trace of annoyance.
Old Mrs. Fu noticed and asked, "Are you worried about your mommy?"
Chen Chen shook his head and remained silent.
Old Mrs. Fu sighed, knowing the child was undoubtedly worried, but since he didn't want to answer, she didn't press further. She then asked, "When will your younger brother be back?"
Speaking of this, Chen Chen's expression darkened further.
"I don't know."
"Where is he now?" Old Mrs. Fu had asked Shen Qing Qing before, and she had said the child was staying with a friend, but she hadn't specified which friend or when he would return.
Chen Chen shook his head and put down his phone. "He won't be back for a while, don't worry about him. Have you contacted Daddy?"
Speaking of this, Old Mrs. Fu felt a surge of anger. She said indignantly, "These two are so unreliable!"
...
Ning Xin brought Xi Xi into the hall, where she happened to meet Mr. He, who was about to go out to look for him. Mr. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the child.
He picked the child up, his expression serious, trying to appear stern. "Why did you run off alone? Where did you go just now?"
Xi Xi lowered his head and remained silent.
Mr. He thought he knew he had made a mistake. Seeing his pitiful appearance, he couldn't bring himself to scold him. "Fine, fine, I won't blame you this time, but it won't happen again."
Ning Xin narrowed her eyes slightly.
From what she knew, Mr. He was a man of great principle and never easily changed his mind. Yet, he was extremely patient with this child, which made her feel a twinge of unease.
"Mr. He, is this child from one of your relatives?"
She suddenly asked.
Xi Xi's head shot up, looking at her with surprise.
Ning Xin remained composed.
Mr. He rubbed the child's soft, fluffy head with one hand. The lingering softness in his palm brightened his mood, which had been gloomy. "He's the child of a friend of mine. We get along very well, so I'm letting him stay with me for a while."
Ning Xin nodded.
Xi Xi seized this opportunity and said, "I'm tired. I'm going back to my room to rest."
"Go ahead."
Mr. He watched him leave.
Ning Xin, standing beside him, suddenly said, "Shen Jin Xi, why are you running?"
Xi Xi stopped abruptly.
Mr. He blinked and asked, "Miss Ning, what did you just call him?"
"Shen Jin Xi," Ning Xin said, crossing her arms, a calm smile on her face. "The child of Fu Jing Shu and Shen Qing Qing, the younger twin."
Mr. He's smile vanished instantly.
Ning Xin looked at the small figure in front of her. Although he appeared calm, the hands clenched at his sides clearly showed he was far from at peace.
"To be a spy at such a young age, it's truly remarkable."
The word "spy" was indeed unpleasant.
Mr. He frowned slightly, but his expression remained calm. "Little one, is what she's saying true?"
Xi Xi didn't turn around.
In a way, this posture was already an answer.
Ning Xin smiled calmly, "Mr. He, are you still unwilling to accept the facts? If I were wrong, he would have immediately jumped out to object."