CHAPTER 339: CHAPTER 339: WHAT, THE CHUBBY KID IS ALSO A LITTLE DRAGON WHELP?! 2

Ye Shen, upon hearing the portly child’s words, was filled with righteous indignation. "Little darling, who wants to kill you? Tell Uncle, and Uncle will avenge you!"

How adorable this little chubby child was—with his doughy little face that felt like a steamed bun when pinched! How could anyone bear to hurt him, let alone try to kill him? It was outrageous! Ye Shen was so furious he could hardly contain himself.

Dong Shangzhi’s fingers clenched with tension. If the child pointed to him, he must stay calm and deny everything vehemently! Dong Shangzhi had always cared about his reputation and maintained good relationships with all his subordinates. Everyone knew his character; he would never do such a thing! Moreover, everyone knew he was crazy about his wife. How could he possibly have an affair with another woman? The most crucial point was that there was no evidence! Even if the child only identified him, it would be a one-sided claim!

Thinking this way, Dong Shangzhi calmed down and resolved to deny the accusation to the end.

Unexpectedly, Gu Shurong, the little chubby child, did not point to him. Clearly overwhelmed by fright, the child wrapped his little chubby hands around Si Mingjing’s neck tightly and burst into sobs.

"I can’t remember right now; I want to go home, BOO HOO... I want to go home!"

Dong Shangzhi’s emotions rollercoastered. It was as if he had taken a walk through Ghost Gate Pass. But he didn’t dare harbor too much hope! Was the child unable to remember because of excessive fright? Or had he lost his memory from choking on water? Or perhaps he was simply too scared to point out the person to their face?

Dong Shangzhi didn’t dare indulge in wishful thinking. The sensation of a sword hanging over his head was not pleasant.

Ye Shen was not satisfied. Fiercely protective of the child, he urged, "Little darling, don’t fail us now. Think carefully about who it was. As long as you point them out, Uncle will surely slay them for you."

"WAHHH... I want to go home! Go home!"

Si Mingjing, holding the chubby child, had a sly look in her eyes despite her worried expression. She said to Ye Shen, "Ye Shen, the child might be shocked. Let’s take him home first. Once his emotions stabilize, we’ll talk. After all, the murderer is still in the factory and won’t get far anytime soon."

Then, still holding the child, Si Mingjing said to Dong Shangzhi, "Factory Manager Dong, this child is my distant relative, and I care for him deeply. If he remembers anything, I’ll call you immediately. I would appreciate it if you could send me the list and photos of all the employees in the factory to help me catch the murderer."

The others echoed in agreement, "That’s a good idea. Such a cruel and ruthless person must be found."

Dong Shangzhi forced a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, his back slick with cold sweat, feeling like a desperate man walking a tightrope. "Certainly, certainly."

"I truly appreciate it, Factory Manager Dong. I hope you will attend the banquet on time three days from now."

Si Mingjing responded with a constant smile and then got into the car with the crying chubby child.

Ye Shen was not satisfied and huffed heavily before getting into the car. "Factory Manager Dong, send me the list of everyone today!"

Dong Shangzhi kept on giving a forced smile. "Right away, right away."

Only after Ye Shen’s car left did Dong Shangzhi breathe a sigh of relief. He had to think of a way to deal with this matter!

After the car drove off, the portly child stopped crying immediately. But he was soaking wet and shivering from the cold, a sight that would evoke pity in anyone’s eyes, including Si Mingjing’s.

Si Mingjing took off all the chubby child’s clothes. The portly toddler was awkwardly covering his private parts, his chubby face blushing a bright red.

"Close your eyes! Close your eyes! Don’t look!"

Si Mingjing teased him, "What’s there to look at when you’re so little?"

"You... um... shameless!"

Si Mingjing took a towel and dried his whole body. Then she wrapped him in a blanket, comforting him as she pinched his face.

"Don’t worry, the killer won’t be able to swagger around for much longer." She had already dug a pit and was waiting for Factory Manager Dong to jump in!

Si Mingjing cradled the chubby child in her arms, protecting him tenderly.

The chubby child wasn’t used to being held by a woman like this; he had never been held by a woman like this before. Twisting and turning proudly, he was embarrassed, his little face flushed red.

"Woman, you’re not allowed to hold this baby."

"I’m already holding you."

Si Mingjing held him sideways and refused to let go, one hand wrapped around him and the other gently tapping his back, just like soothing an infant, her movements filled with maternal love.

Gu Shurong, the little fatty, was so embarrassed he wanted to throw a tantrum!

Looking up, he glared fiercely. Unexpectedly, he met a face that was gentle and smiling.

Suddenly, the chubby child couldn’t bring himself to be fierce anymore. Instead, a feeling of avid adoration replaced it, coveting the tenderness and indulgence in Si Mingjing’s eyes.

He had seen this look in the eyes of his classmates’ mothers. Like that one timid kid in their class, who often caught colds and fevers. Every time he had a fever, his mother would rush to the school and stay with the timid kid in the infirmary. At such times, his mother would hold him just like this.

The little chubby child’s nose suddenly felt tingly.

HMPH, I’m not envious at all! I have my uncle, and I have Big Brother. I’m the most carefree baby in the world; I’m not the jealous type at all.

Gu Shurong sniffled hard.

"Why are you crying? Are you still scared?" Si Mingjing became even more tender.

"Not at all. This baby is sleepy and wants to go to sleep."

Gu Shurong, not wanting his longing to be seen, snorted proudly several times. His little head burrowed into Si Mingjing’s chest again and again; only then did he seem like a real child.

Si Mingjing could feel the chubby child’s dependence. Smiling, she held him more securely, feeling an inexplicable surge of maternal love.

She continued patting his back gently. "Sleep now. Auntie is watching over you. I won’t let anyone hurt you again. Anyone who dares to, Auntie will fight them to the death for you!"

"You said that yourself, you know. This baby is taking you at your word."

The chubby child gradually let down his guard. Tired from all the squirming, he fell into a deep sleep. In his dreams, his little hand clutched tightly at Si Mingjing’s clothes, as if he were uneasy.

Si Mingjing, looking on, felt her heart ache even more. She swore she would make Dong Shangzhi pay!

Ye Shen was driving. Once the chubby child had fallen asleep, he spoke in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, who do you think is so cruel and ruthless?"

"I don’t know, but they won’t get away with it."

Si Mingjing was digging a trap for Dong Shangzhi to fall into. Before the matter was successfully concluded, she didn’t want to tell anyone, lest she alert the enemy.

"Absolutely! I won’t spare him either. The chubby child must have been terrified. He is someone my brother practically kidnapped from Mu Continent. If something had happened, wouldn’t Si Lisao use this incident to give my brother hell?"

"Luckily, the child is clever and, in the nick of time, feigned death to escape the calamity."

Ye Shen, considering the consequences, shuddered. He wished he could immediately slaughter the ruthless murderer.

Si Mingjing adjusted the blanket over the child and said, "Yes, this child absolutely cannot be harmed. Little Dragon is the most noble of the Dragon Clan on Mu Continent. If anything happens, Mu Continent will have an endless feud with Mo Yinhe."

Just as she finished speaking, the car skidded fiercely!

Ye Shen, startled, asked in disbelief, "Sister-in-law, what did you say? The chubby child is also a Little Dragon?!!!"