Song Qinian was almost frantic when she received Shen Keqin's call. Hearing that Shen Chiyan had taken Zaan Zaan away, she felt a slight relief.
The next second, she remembered that Shen Chiyan did not know Zaan Zaan was his son, and that he hated her and Li Junchen so much. What if he mistreated Zaan Zaan?
Thinking of this, Song Qinian was burning with anxiety.
"Qianqin, please keep an eye on Zaan Zaan for me. I'll be right there to get him."
As soon as Song Qinian stepped out, she received a call from Li Junchen. Li Junchen had already found out that Zaan Zaan had been taken by Shen Chiyan.
Hearing Song Qinian say she was going to find Zaan Zaan, Li Junchen immediately said, "I'll go with you."
Song Qinian hesitated but did not refuse.
On the other side, at the Xiangshan Yue villa, Shen Chiyan took the crying Zaan Zaan to the second floor.
As soon as he entered the room, Shen Chiyan pointed to a photo of Song Qinian on the bedside table and said to the heartbroken Zaan Zaan, "Blame your heartless mother!"
Zaan Zaan stopped crying when he saw Song Qinian. He whimpered pitifully.
Seeing the person next to Song Qinian, he looked at Shen Chiyan blankly.
He seemed to be wondering why this person looked exactly like the one holding his mother.
Song Qinian looked at Zaan Zaan's snot bubble, frowned in disgust, and wiped his nose with a soft tissue. "You little brat, I've never wiped anyone's nose in my life. You're lucky!"
Zaan Zaan knew Shen Chiyan disliked him and cursed him. He pouted, about to cry again. Shen Chiyan gently pinched his little face. "No crying, or I'll throw you out to the wolves."
Seeing Zaan Zaan's tearful but不敢哭 (dare not cry) look, Shen Chiyan was irritable and angry. Why did this damn child have to be Li Junchen's son?
If Li Junchen hadn't appeared, even if Song Qinian didn't love him, wouldn't she have stayed with him for the sake of their family and Song Guanliang?
Would they have had a cute baby?
Zaan Zaan was stolen while sleeping, and then he cried for a long time. Exhausted, he fell asleep directly on Shen Chiyan's chest.
Shen Chiyan looked down at the sleeping Zaan Zaan and snorted, "He's quite well-behaved when he's asleep, just like Song Qinian. She's indeed her son."
As soon as he put the child on the bed, there was a knock on the door. "Boss, Madam and Li Junchen are here to pick up the child."
"Who is your Madam?"
Gao Kunlun: "...Miss Song and Li Junchen are here."
Shen Chiyan snorted coldly. "Tell them I'm not feeling well today and won't see guests. Also, the child is not here. If you don't believe me, call the police and let them search here."
...
After more than two years, Song Qinian stepped into Xiangshan Yue again and felt like it was a lifetime ago.
This place held all her love for Shen Chiyan, every day of waiting, every moment of happiness and sorrow.
The villa looked the same as when she left, every brick and tile, even the peonies she planted in the garden were still there.
Song Qinian's heart was filled with emotion and immense bitterness. Li Junchen seemed to read her emotions and reached out to hold her hand.
Song Qinian frowned, instinctively wanting to shake off his hand, when she heard Li Junchen's voice, devoid of emotion, "We're going to see Shen Chiyan soon, and Zaan Zaan is with him. We need to be cautious."
Song Qinian endured it and let Li Junchen lead her.
Suddenly, a cold, sharp gaze fell on her. She instinctively looked up towards the master bedroom, but saw nothing.
As soon as the two entered the hall, they were stopped by Gao Kunlun.
Gao Kunlun looked at their clasped hands, his anger ignited. He relayed Shen Chiyan's words to them in a bad tone.
These words were clearly meant to brush them off. Shen Chiyan clearly did not want to see them.
As for calling the police, which police officer in Jinghua City would dare to search Shen Chiyan's house?
Moreover, no matter how capable and influential Li Junchen was, he could not directly break into Shen Chiyan's house.
Li Junchen looked at Gao Kunlun coldly, his voice full of threat. "Tell Shen Chiyan that if he has any dissatisfaction or hatred, he should come at me directly. What kind of man attacks a child?"
Gao Kunlun wasn't fooled by Li Junchen. "I already said the child isn't here. The child is missing, and you're not looking for him, but you're here to demand the child from my boss. What, does my boss have another child to give you?"
Shen Keqin, standing by: "..."
Shen Keqin called Song Qinian to pick up the child. She was really afraid that her fifth brother's impulse would harm Zaan Zaan.
But she didn't expect Song Qinian to come with Li Junchen, and they were holding hands. Wasn't this adding fuel to the fire?
Moreover, Shen Chiyan asking Gao Kunlun to say that clearly meant he didn't want to hand over Zaan Zaan. If she said Zaan Zaan was here at this moment, wouldn't she be betraying Shen Chiyan in front of Li Junchen?
No, then her fifth brother would definitely think she was in cahoots with Li Junchen and would tear her apart!
Thinking of this, Shen Keqin immediately gave Song Qinian a meaningful look. Song Qinian instantly understood what Shen Keqin meant and did not mention knowing Zaan Zaan was here in front of Li Junchen.
In fact, everyone knew the child was here, but Shen Chiyan was avoiding them and acting all fearless. Song Qinian looked helplessly at Li Junchen.
Li Junchen seemed to have thought of something. He patted Song Qinian's shoulder. "Niannian, since Mr. Shen said he didn't take Zaan Zaan, let's leave first."
Song Qinian was a little surprised. Was Li Junchen giving up just like that?
He knew Zaan Zaan was Shen Chiyan's son, yet he dared to leave Zaan Zaan with Shen Chiyan.
Or was he testing her?
As soon as they walked out of the Xiangshan Yue villa, Song Qinian flung Li Junchen's hand away. She said angrily, "You know Zaan Zaan is with Shen Chiyan, so why didn't you take him? Shen Chiyan is clearly faking his illness!"
Li Junchen looked at Song Qinian's flustered and angry expression with his dark eyes, as if trying to discern something from her face. However, whether Song Qinian was hiding too well or she was truly not in league with Shen Chiyan, Li Junchen couldn't see anything unusual.
"Niannian, calm down. Everyone knows Zaan Zaan is with Shen Chiyan, but with his attitude, it's hard for us to handle. If we anger him, Zaan Zaan might be in more danger!"
"Then what do we do? Are we going to let Zaan Zaan stay with him forever? Don't forget how much he hates us now. If Zaan Zaan falls into his hands, he will definitely be mistreated!"
Although based on Song Qinian's understanding of Shen Chiyan, he wouldn't kill a child, Shen Chiyan didn't know Zaan Zaan was his son, so it was possible he wouldn't provide Zaan Zaan with food and drink.
Song Qinian's expression was agitated and on the verge of collapse. Li Junchen believed her and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, I will definitely find a way to bring Zaan Zaan back!"