"I'm asking you again!" Ye Shaoting was displeased with Xingxing's attitude.
Qianqian, startled by his sudden shout, immediately hid behind Ye Ziyu, stretching her neck to stare at him fearfully.
Her dissatisfaction growing, Xingxing couldn't even be bothered to cast a simple glance his way.
His repeated inquiries ignored, Ye Shaoting stepped forward and grabbed Xingxing's arm.
Usually, a single word from him would have Xingxing following along, but today, even when grabbed, Xingxing shook him off.
Ye Shaoting frowned and reached out again.
"Don't touch me!" Xingxing angrily flung his arm away.
Not only Ye Shaoting but also Ye Ziyu beside him was taken aback.
"Xingxing?" she called out worriedly.
Xingxing looked at Ye Ziyu with unease.
His injured gaze immediately conveyed his nervousness and apprehension, prompting Ye Ziyu to quickly persuade Ye Shaoting, "Big Brother, Xingxing isn't feeling well today. Let's postpone training for a day."
Not feeling well?
Ye Shaoting saw the bandage on his wrist. "How did you get that?"
"Just a scratch," Ye Ziyu explained for him.
The bandage wrapped entirely around his wrist. What kind of scratch would leave such a prominent mark?
Observing Xingxing's unusual expression, Ye Shaoting's stern demeanor softened as he asked with concern, "How did you accidentally scratch yourself? Is it serious? Have you seen a doctor?"
The triple questioning made Xingxing irritable. He believed Ye Shaoting only used him and that his words were all pretense, likely harboring disdain.
Xingxing's attitude increasingly convinced Ye Shaoting that something was amiss. He didn't seem like someone having a minor tantrum due to feeling unwell; it was as if something had happened that caused him to develop dissatisfaction towards him.
Ye Shaoting stopped pursuing Xingxing with questions and instead turned his attention to Di Mingjue beside him. "I heard Gu Xiuyu jumped into the sea and hasn't been recovered yet?"
Ye Ziyu's brows immediately furrowed.
The mere mention of Gu Xiuyu's name made her feel as if thorns were growing all over her body.
"Yes, but he was shot. Even if he escaped, he wouldn't have the strength to safely leave the deep sea," Di Mingjue replied.
The sea was deep and teeming with wildlife. With his weakened body from the gunshot, the chances of him surviving to reach the shore were slim. Considering these factors, the police had concluded the case and classified Gu Xiuyu as deceased.
However, anything was possible. Di Mingjue did not allow for any possibility of error and had his men continue searching the sea.
Ye Shaoting seized the opportunity to say, "What are your plans? Chen Han mentioned you were planning to travel the world?"
Xingxing tugged at Ye Ziyu's arm.
If Ye Shaoting harbored hatred towards them, knowing their whereabouts would allow him to precisely plan and set traps for Di Mingjue. Xingxing already knew Ye Shaoting's intentions towards Di Mingjue, and he could no longer innocently pretend ignorance, acting as his weapon of harm.
Xingxing's action diverted Ye Ziyu's attention to him, while Di Mingjue beside them, due to Ye Ziyu's movement, did not immediately respond to Ye Shaoting's question.
"Are you tired?" Ye Ziyu asked softly.
Xingxing nodded.
"Big Brother, I'm going to take Xingxing upstairs to rest," Ye Ziyu said, making her move.
Watching Xingxing, who always followed his instructions, obediently stay by Ye Ziyu's side, Ye Shaoting felt a surge of annoyance.
Everyone could be close to her, but not him.
His gaze settled on Di Mingjue, and Ye Shaoting casually asked, "What happened at home today with Xingxing? He seemed not in a good mood and very down."
"You're only noticing now?" Di Mingjue retorted.
As a foster father, he should have cared for Xingxing as a biological father would. Asking others now seemed rather negligent.
Ye Shaoting was left speechless by the question.
"Take some time to care for him. He needs more than just sustenance; he needs love," Di Mingjue advised kindly.