Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1243 - 1218: Had a Lot of Fun

Pulled along by the male officer, Ye Chen felt a sense of helplessness. The officer's excessive enthusiasm left him unsure how to react.

It was the kind of situation that could easily lead to misunderstandings, especially with Zhou Susu present.

The male officer soon released Ye Chen's hand, apologizing, "Brother Ye, I'm sorry, that was a bit out of line."

"It's alright, no problem at all," Ye Chen responded with a smile.

He secretly thought that he was fortunate Zhou Susu was there; otherwise, who knew how long he might have been holding hands with the man.

An awkward silence filled the room for a moment.

"Susu, let's go see Little Jing," Ye Chen suggested.

"Okay, I'll take you," Zhou Susu agreed.

To Ye Chen's surprise, Zhou Susu led them not to a room, but towards the kitchen.

Peeking inside, they could see the little girl huddled into a trembling ball.

Seeing her, not only Zhou Susu but even Ye Chen felt a pang of sadness. This child, at such a tender age, should be safe in her parents' embrace.

Instead, she had endured a terrible ordeal, one that must have left deep emotional scars.

"Ye Chen, please be gentle with Little Jing; don't frighten her," Zhou Susu whispered.

Ye Chen nodded and slowly tiptoed towards the small, huddled figure.

As Ye Chen drew nearer, the little girl curled herself up even tighter.

Zhou Susu quickly signaled for Ye Chen to halt his advance.

Ye Chen understood that the child's reaction stemmed from her fear.

He stopped and, instead of proceeding, turned back to the entrance. He picked up the snacks and the doll he had purchased earlier.

"Little Jing, don't be scared. I won't hurt you. Brother is here to play with you," Ye Chen said gently.

Little Jing flickered her eyes towards Ye Chen before burying her head back into her knees.

Ever since the traumatic event, she had developed a profound fear of strangers.

Originally, Little Jing had been an exceptionally lively and cheerful child. Despite her inability to speak, she faced life with optimism.

However, the brutal murder of her parents had deeply traumatized her.

Zhou Susu, seeing Ye Chen's initial attempts yield no results, prepared to step in, but then, something remarkable happened.

Little Jing slowly rose to her feet and emerged from the kitchen.

She didn't approach Ye Chen, but instead walked directly to Zhou Susu and clung to her tightly.

Even though it was the midst of summer, Little Jing's hands felt cold to the touch.

Zhou Susu knew this chill was a manifestation of the fear gripping the child's heart.

"Little Jing, there's no need to be afraid. Sister brought Brother here. He wants to play with you," Zhou Susu said softly, stroking the girl's head.

Perhaps due to Zhou Susu's constant companionship, Little Jing responded positively to her words.

She turned her head, cast a glance at Ye Chen, and gave a small nod.

It was likely her way of acknowledging him, a silent greeting given her inability to speak.

Ye Chen recognized that through Zhou Susu's gentle mediation, Little Jing was beginning to accept his presence.

Though she didn't have children of her own, Zhou Susu displayed remarkable patience and kindness towards them.

Zhou Susu, still holding Little Jing, walked towards Ye Chen, a smile on her face. "Little Jing, look at all the snacks and toys Brother brought for you. Let's see what's inside!"

Little Jing's eyes fell upon the bags on the floor, and a smile touched her lips.

After all, she was still a child, and the promise of treats and new toys brought her genuine joy.

Children are truly simple creatures, content with little, unlike adults who often desire far more.

Zhou Susu led Little Jing into the room, with Ye Chen following behind, carrying the bags.

Once inside, Zhou Susu gently set Little Jing down but remained by her side.

She felt that with Ye Chen being a new face, Little Jing might feel uneasy, and she didn't want to add to the girl's distress.

"Ye Chen, will my being here bother you?" Zhou Susu inquired.

"Not at all; in fact, it's better this way. Since you've spent so much time with Little Jing, having you here to play with her is wonderful," Ye Chen replied with a smile.

He then turned his attention to the girl. "Little Jing, come see the wonderful things Brother bought for you."

Though initially a little apprehensive, Little Jing's expression began to relax with Zhou Susu's reassuring presence.

Little Jing carefully opened one of the bags, her eyes lighting up at the sight of the snacks. When she discovered the beautiful doll, she embraced it with evident affection.

Ye Chen realized that Little Jing's positive reaction to these gifts indicated she wasn't actively resisting him.

His goal now was to forge a genuine connection, allowing her to feel truly comfortable and accepting of him.

Ye Chen opened a package of snacks and offered them to Little Jing. "Try these; they're really good. Have a taste."

Little Jing took a snack and popped it into her mouth, a look of contentment spreading across her face.

Ye Chen continued to play with her for a while longer, and gradually, Little Jing began to allow him to come even closer.

Witnessing this heartwarming interaction, Zhou Susu was deeply touched.

It had been a very long time since Little Jing had laughed with such uninhibited joy.

Even with her constant companionship these past few days, Zhou Susu couldn't replicate that same feeling.

It was quite apparent that Ye Chen possessed a natural talent for comforting children; she even found herself thinking that he would undoubtedly make a highly qualified father should he ever have children of his own in the future.

Zhou Susu's cheeks suddenly flushed with a deep red as she briefly entertained the fanciful notion of conceiving a child with Ye Chen.

The sound of Little Jing's delighted laughter jolted her back to reality, and Zhou Susu shook her head in bewilderment, questioning the origin of such peculiar thoughts.

Ye Chen continued to engage Little Jing in play, deliberately avoiding any discussion about the sensitive case.

He reasoned that forcing the young girl to revisit the traumatic event would only inflict further pain, a prospect he considered truly cruel.

Furthermore, he had no intention of interrogating her as if he were a law enforcement officer.

Abruptly, Ye Chen turned his gaze to Little Jing and proposed, "Little Jing, shall we play a game?"

Little Jing responded with an enthusiastic nod, signaling her agreement.

Observing the girl's eager expression, Ye Chen elaborated, "We'll hold hands, close our eyes, and whoever can keep their eyes shut the longest wins. If you win, Brother will give you a special reward."

Ye Chen watched as Little Jing nodded once more, confident that she fully understood the game's premise.

Zhou Susu felt a sense of wry amusement upon hearing Ye Chen suggest this particular game, viewing it as merely a gentle tactic to pacify the child.

Little Jing extended her delicate, fair hand towards Ye Chen, who then gently took it.

In perfect unison, both of them closed their eyes.

As each passing second ticked by, Little Jing steadfastly kept her eyes shut. However, Zhou Susu observed a subtle shift in the girl's facial expressions, which flickered between moments of happiness and sorrow.

Suddenly, Ye Chen opened his eyes, noticing Little Jing's faint signs of distress. He quickly reassured her, "Alright, Little Jing, you're absolutely amazing! Brother has lost this round."

Upon hearing this, Little Jing opened her eyes, and the look of distress vanished instantly, replaced by sheer excitement.

The thrill of victory meant an anticipated gift was coming her way.

Ye Chen did not depart immediately; instead, he lingered a while longer, continuing to play with Little Jing.

After casting a glance at his watch, Ye Chen announced, "Little Jing, Brother has some important matters to attend to. I will come back to play with you another day."