The Family’s Problematic Chariman - Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Missed Chance

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The middle-aged woman felt a rush of wind as the child she brought shopping rushed past her. She yelped and quickly shouted after the boy, “Duidui, where are you going? Wait for Grandma!

“What are you standing there for? Go!”

At the order, the sales assistant and the bodyguard dressed in black ran after the child. Even the middle-aged woman shed her grace and poise and gave chase.

At the entrance, the boy suddenly came to a stop. His gaze was fixed in one direction. A slender figure entered a taxi. The engine roared and the vehicle was gone.

The excitement on the young boy’s face turned into disappointment. The light in the sparkling, round eyes slowly faded.

He made a promise to Mommy—he could not reveal her identity and he had to pretend to not know her. However, he missed her so much…

Mrs. Li was almost out of breath when she caught up with the child. Before she could begin lecturing, the boy’s dejected expression melted her anger. She got down to his level and hugged him. “My precious baby, what’s wrong? You scared me.”

The child looked like he was chasing after something. She surveyed their surroundings—pedestrians filled the street and other than a crowd a distance away, nothing stood out.

The boy’s eyes were downcast as he bit his lip petulantly. He hugged the woman and said, “Grandma, I’m sorry I made you worried. I was naughty.”

The child’s high-pitched voice coupled with his sad, puppy dog eyes compelled Mrs. Li to hold him tighter in her embrace. She patted his head and said, “Naughty? You’re the most obedient grandson I have. I was just worried you’d fall. Tell me where you’re going next time, okay?”

“Okay.”

The beautiful child obediently snuggled into her embrace, arms wrapped around her neck. In his juvenile voice, he spoke, “Grandma, I don’t wanna play anymore. I’m not happy. I want to go home.”

“Oh, my sweet child, why are you unhappy? You were fine just now.”

Li Duidui hugged the woman tighter and shook his head. The intelligence in those eyes suggested the boy was wise beyond his age. “Just suddenly felt unhappy. Grandma, I want to go back. Do you still want to play?” the young boy asked sheepishly. “If Grandma still wants to play, I can play a little longer.”

“If Duidui is unhappy, I don’t feel like playing anymore. Come, let’s go home. Aunt Huang should have the milk pudding ready for you. Grandma will watch cartoons with you.”

“Okay. Grandma should eat the pudding with me too.”

The boy was so sweet. If he wanted the stars in the sky, Mrs. Li would seek ways to obtain them. She cooed at the precious child who had her heart before passing him to the others’ care.

The young boy was led away by the sales assistant and bodyguard. When Mrs. Li stood, a grim expression was on her face. She looked around the area and eventually, her eyes settled on the entrance of the Universal Studios.

“Check what happened there.”

Li Duidui’s mother was an unknown factor. Her own son seemed to know nothing about the woman. Who was Duidui chasing? He stopped and stared longingly into the street. Did he see his mother?

An investigation was required.

…

In the taxi, Rong Yan went online and scrolled through the entertainment news websites. Rong Weiwei’s unflattering photos were plastered all over the internet.

The paparazzi was quick as always.

As she flicked through Rong Weiwei’s photos, she came across a headline that was not eye-catching but the content was explosive.

[Young Master Shi Arms Around Waist of Famous Model, Intimacy in the Dead of the Night, The Golden Eagle Actress Soon to Be an Ex?]

Rong Yan clicked in and looked through the photos. Although blurry, she could recognize the man who had an arm around a tall beauty—it was unmistakably Shi Mufeng.

Her fortune telling was on point.

She wondered if Rong Weiwei—who was riding on wave after wave of successes—could keep her composure after seeing the news. It would be awkward if her facade cracked.

Just as she was about to read the yummy details about Shi Mufeng’s affair, a call came in. Lin Xibei was always punctual.

Rong Yan answered the call.

“Hello.”

“Demon Rong, you’re really one of a kind. The first thing you do when you’re back is to trouble your family. Pushing your sister onto the road before the press…”

“You flatter me.”