Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1242 - 1217: Visiting the Girl

Upon hearing this, Zhou Susu paused momentarily, inquiring, "Ye Chen, where exactly are we headed?"

She pondered why they were deviating from Ye Chen's initial statement about visiting the young girl, her mind racing about his true intentions.

Ye Chen responded with a smile, "You'll find out once we arrive."

Despite his cryptic answer, Zhou Susu refrained from showing annoyance. This was largely due to her current need for Ye Chen's assistance, especially after Director Zhou had explicitly instructed her to seek his support.

She understood that if her actions led Ye Chen to refuse his help, Director Zhou would undoubtedly hold her accountable.

Therefore, Zhou Susu settled in beside him, allowing Ye Chen to guide her toward their undisclosed destination.

After a period of driving, Zhou Susu's attention was drawn to a large supermarket appearing ahead.

"Could it be that Ye Chen intends to go there?" she mused.

Just as these thoughts occupied her, Ye Chen brought the car to a halt. He turned to her and announced, "Susu, we've arrived. Let's head inside."

"Ye Chen, didn't we say we were going to see the little girl? Why are we stopping here?" Zhou Susu asked, her confusion evident.

Ye Chen felt a touch of exasperation at her question. Zhou Susu appeared so competent, yet she seemed oblivious to the obvious.

It appeared her focus was entirely consumed by the case, leaving no room for other considerations.

"We're here to buy some things, of course," Ye Chen replied, a hint of impatience in his tone.

Ye Chen then led the somewhat bewildered Zhou Susu into the bustling supermarket.

Inside, Ye Chen navigated directly to the snack aisle, procuring a substantial quantity of assorted goodies. Following this, he proceeded to the toy section, where he selected a beautiful doll.

After completing the payment, he guided Zhou Susu back out of the supermarket.

Once they were back in the car, Zhou Susu looked at Ye Chen and inquired, "Ye Chen, are all these items intended for the little girl?"

"That's correct," Ye Chen confirmed with a nod.

In that moment, Zhou Susu finally grasped Ye Chen's purpose. A smile touched her lips as she remarked, "I understand now. You're trying to build a connection with the little girl, aren't you?"

Her observation made Ye Chen realize that Zhou Susu was not as unobservant as he had initially thought.

His intention in purchasing these items was to bring joy to the young girl. He recognized that having endured such a tragic experience, she must be feeling immense sadness and fear.

As a stranger, Ye Chen knew he couldn't directly approach her without caution.

By offering her snacks and a doll, he hoped to create a bridge, a way to ease his way into her comfort. This was Ye Chen's calculated approach.

Together, they loaded all the purchased bags into the car and then settled inside.

Without immediately starting the engine, Ye Chen turned to Zhou Susu and asked, "Susu, now would be a good time to tell me about the little girl, wouldn't it?"

Truthfully, even if Ye Chen hadn't prompted her, Zhou Susu had intended to share the details.

"Alas," Zhou Susu sighed, then continued, "That little girl is truly unfortunate. She's mute and has now endured such a harrowing incident."

"What do you all refer to her as?" Ye Chen inquired further.

"The little girl's nickname is Jingjing; we all call her Little Jing," Zhou Susu provided the answer.

"Understood. I have the information I need now," Ye Chen stated. He then started the car and set off towards the location where the little girl was being kept.

Having gained some insight into the child's situation, Ye Chen felt more confident about approaching her.

The car journeyed towards a residential area, a discreet location maintained by the police for witness protection purposes.

The little girl's parents had been tragically killed. Although she would normally have been placed in an orphanage, the authorities were concerned about the perpetrator potentially targeting her, leading to this temporary arrangement.

It was also known that the little girl had an aunt, whom the police had contacted. She was currently overseas but was expected to return within a few days.

As Ye Chen exited the vehicle and prepared to enter the building, Zhou Susu called out to him from behind.

"Ye Chen, Little Jing has just endured something incredibly traumatic. Please be gentle when you meet her, don't startle her," Zhou Susu cautioned.

"Susu, have no worries. I'm quite handsome, there's absolutely no way I could possibly frighten her, right?" Ye Chen responded with a playful jest.

Zhou Susu shot him an exasperated glare, finding his narcissism almost unbelievable.

Yet, she had to concede that after this time apart, Ye Chen did indeed appear even more striking than before.

This area was not accessible to just anyone; police presence ensured its security, and Ye Chen was not an officer.

"Susu, you go ahead, and I'll follow you in," Ye Chen suggested.

With Zhou Susu taking the lead, Ye Chen followed her into the complex.

The older residential building lacked an elevator, necessitating the use of stairs.

After ascending two flights of stairs, Ye Chen accompanying her, Zhou Susu halted before a particular door and gave it a gentle knock.

A short while later, the sound of footsteps was heard from within, and the door creaked open.

The individual who opened the door was a plainclothes officer. He offered a salute to Zhou Susu and greeted her, "Captain Zhou, you're here again?"

"Yes, I've come to check on Little Jing," Zhou Susu replied with a pleasant smile.

The male officer's gaze shifted to Ye Chen, who stood behind Zhou Susu, and he inquired, "Captain Zhou, who might this gentleman be?"

"This is Ye Chen; he's also here to see Little Jing," Zhou Susu explained.

"Officer Ye, hello." The male officer snapped a salute at Ye Chen.

But Ye Chen simply waved his hand, "I'm called Ye Chen, I'm not an officer."

The male officer, perplexed, turned to Zhou Susu and inquired, "Captain Zhou, is this gentleman Little Jing's relative?"

"No," Zhou Susu promptly denied.

If he was neither an officer nor related to Little Jing, Ye Chen shouldn't have been permitted entry. The location where Little Jing was being protected was already extremely perilous, and discovery by the perpetrator could have dire consequences, even with police presence.

Perhaps sensing the male officer's concern, Zhou Susu offered a reassuring smile. "Ye Chen is here to assist us with the case. In fact, he was personally hand-picked by Director Zhou."

Upon hearing this revelation, the male officer's gaze shifted to Ye Chen with undisguised astonishment.

The name 'Ye Chen' struck him as incredibly familiar.

He seemed to recall reports of a Mr. Ye Chen who had successfully aided the police in cracking several difficult cases, earning high praise from Director Zhou himself.

The male officer held a profound respect for this particular Ye Chen.

He never could have imagined that the legendary figure would materialize before him today.

"Brother Ye, I've long admired your reputation. Please, come in," the male officer gushed, eagerly ushering Ye Chen inside.

As Ye Chen and Zhou Susu stepped into the room, the male officer swiftly secured the door behind them.

Despite being within the police station, absolute certainty of security was impossible; thus, those on duty maintained an unwavering state of vigilance.

"Brother Ye, it’s truly an honor to meet you here under these circumstances," the male officer beamed.

"Yes, the pleasure is mutual. I'm also very pleased to make your acquaintance," Ye Chen replied with courteous warmth.

"Alright, you two gentlemen, are we quite finished?" Zhou Susu interjected, her patience wearing thin as she looked between Ye Chen and the male officer.

It wasn't entirely her fault for becoming exasperated; ever since the male officer had recognized Ye Chen's esteemed identity, he hadn't released his hand.

Zhou Susu found the entire scene before her somewhat perplexing and amusing.