Chapter 13: Chapter 13 The Unwinnable Custody Lawsuit

    Doudou’s pretty little brows twisted in a tangle of conflict. She was simple but not stupid, especially since mommy seemed to particularly dislike the auntie, yet she didn’t want to deceive daddy by saying she hadn’t seen her.

    So, the little girl opened her big eyes wide, waving her small hand, signaling that she didn’t know.

    “You really haven’t seen her?”

    Doudou’s big eyes were resolute as she continued to wave her hands.

    Li Lingyang couldn’t tell if he was disappointed as he ruffled the little one’s hair, “You need to rest early, tomorrow daddy will take you to school.”

    Watching Li Lingyang’s lonely figure leave, Doudou’s heart clenched. Should she tell daddy the truth? But... what if mommy caused trouble?

    ...

    Ugh, forget it, she couldn’t let anyone hurt her big brother and big sister.

    They were good people.

    That evening, Ning Yichu took Ningning away from the orphanage, leaving Chen Bao temporarily at the institution.

    The next morning, as she was making breakfast in the kitchen, a series of urgent knocks sounded at the door.

    Ning Yichu opened the door, and a sprightly figure dashed in, a face full of shock, “Chu Chu, did you hear that Doudou is Scumbag Li’s daughter?”

    Ning Yichu’s heart skipped a beat, “How did you know?”

    “I have an acquaintance who’s a paparazzo. Just yesterday, he was near the police station for work and knowing you’re my best friend, he told me. My god, when I heard you kidnapped Scumbag Li’s daughter, I nearly lost my soul. I almost thought he was talking about Ningning!”@@@@

    Ning Yichu’s eyes dimmed, “Ningning is mine alone.”

    Fan Yuke could see her anxiety and concern, “The mess you both had before was so big, even if Scumbag Li finds out about Ningning, he wouldn’t think she’s his. Don’t worry.”

    “I’m actually more worried about Doudou slipping up and revealing that she’s met Chen Bao.”

    Fan Yuke’s eyes widened as she exclaimed in a rush, “No way? If Doudou had said anything, Li Lingyang would probably have come knocking on your door by now, demanding the child. He hasn’t come yet, which means Doudou hasn’t said anything. Don’t scare yourself...”

    Ning Yichu’s expression showed a hint of helplessness; she feared this might be the calm before the storm. For a moment, a daring thought crossed her mind—

    To take Chen Bao and Ningning and flee back to Europe immediately!

    Li Lingyang surely couldn’t chase her to Europe for the children, right?

    In the CEO’s office on the top floor of Beiji Group’s Imperial City branch,

    A mature and elegant man held Yichu Ning’s resume, his gaze deep and gentle.

    “Yes, sir. The one who performed your heart surgery five years ago was her. She’s also the internationally renowned jade sculptor M. She returned to the country this time because, reportedly, her mother’s mental illness worsened, and also...”

    The man slowly lifted his head, revealing a handsome face that made countless women fall head over heels, “And also what?”

    “And also, according to the latest investigation, she is the ex-wife of Imperial City’s wealthiest man, Li Lingyang!”

    The hand holding the resume paused slightly, a flash of sharpness and pity crossing the man’s profound eyes, “Since he doesn’t know how to cherish her, naturally someone will protect her.”

    ...

    In the afternoon, under Yuke Fan’s insistence, Yichu Ning changed into an OL suit that greatly flattered her figure.

    The thin white blouse highlighted her creamy skin, with the hem tucked into her black skirt, outlining her slender waist.

    She waited in the conference room for her interview along with several other designers.

    She noticed a smudge on her lipstick and decided to go to the restroom to reapply her makeup.

    Just as she reached the conference room door, she encountered a female assistant carrying paper cups to deliver drinks to everyone. They bumped into each other, and the juice from the assistant’s cup spilled over, staining her white blouse!

    The female assistant’s face changed as she repeatedly apologized, “I’m sorry, miss, it wasn’t intentional...”

    “It’s alright, I’ll go clean it up.” Yichu Ning frowned slightly and prepared to head to the restroom.

    The female assistant stopped her, “I just came from the restroom; it’s being repaired, so it might not be convenient. Maybe I can lead you to our leader’s private rest room. It’s more private there and even has a hairdryer. He’s in a meeting right now and probably won’t return...”

    Looking at the disastrous juice stain on her chest, realizing she definitely wouldn’t have time to change clothes, Yichu Ning didn’t refuse the help, “Please, that would be great.”

    The female assistant breathed a sigh of relief, “Please follow me this way...”

    Reaching the door of the rest room, Yichu Ning pushed the door open and entered. Inside was quiet and evidently empty.

    Yichu Ning hurried to the restroom, took off her white blouse, and began to scrub it under the tap.

    After washing, she was just about to use the hairdryer to dry it...

    Click.

    Suddenly, the restroom door was flung open from the outside, and a tall and imposing figure stood at the doorway. Through the mirror, their gazes collided with a crash, and then he froze.