Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1256 - 1231: The Box of Memories Opens

Ye Chen paid no mind to the situation, considering it merely a result of Zhou Susu and the others overreacting.

"Hmm, it’s a good sign," Ye Chen remarked with a smile.

With that, he proceeded inside, followed by Zhou Susu and the young male police officer.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's voice, Little Jing quickly emerged from the room. For reasons unknown, she felt an uncanny sense of familiarity when she saw Ye Chen.

Seeing the little girl rush towards him with a wide grin, Ye Chen smiled and said, "Little Jing, your big brother is here to see you."

Little Jing nodded enthusiastically and took Ye Chen's hand with her small one, leading him further into the room.

Ever since Ye Chen's departure the previous day, she had been eagerly awaiting his return.

While in the room, she had frequently pondered if her big brother would visit again, and indeed, Ye Chen had arrived.

Zhou Susu followed, feigning a pout, and exclaimed, "Little Jing, you little scamp, have you forgotten your sister now that you have a big brother?"

Although a twinge of jealousy pricked her, seeing Little Jing more vibrant and cheerful than before brought her genuine happiness.

Little Jing, ever considerate, fearing Zhou Susu might be upset, promptly embraced her tightly.

Since the harrowing incident, Zhou Susu had been a constant presence, staying by Little Jing's side day and night, sharing stories and offering comfort.

She desperately wished for Zhou Susu not to feel saddened by this, as she held deep affection for her.

Zhou Susu understood that Little Jing, unable to articulate words, could only convey her feelings and affections through gestures and body language.

"Alright, alright, I’m just teasing you. It's wonderful that you have a big brother by your side now; I'm truly happy for you," Zhou Susu said, gently patting Little Jing's head with a warm tone.

Little Jing beamed, taking Zhou Susu's hand in one of hers and Ye Chen's in the other, then brought their hands together.

This unexpected action caught both Zhou Susu and Ye Chen by surprise, causing Zhou Susu's face to flush a rosy red, an expression that was quite endearing.

However, Ye Chen simply shrugged it off with his usual nonchalance.

He looked at Little Jing with curiosity, surprised by her perceptiveness in viewing Ye Chen and Zhou Susu as a couple.

Ye Chen pondered the thoughts swirling in the little one's mind, impressed by her sharp intuition for her age.

"Little Jing, you little rascal, if your sister doesn't scold you," Ye Chen quipped, gently withdrawing his hand from hers.

Being alone with Ye Chen was enough to make her blush; having colleagues and Little Jing present amplified her shyness considerably.

The young male officer, initially taken aback by the unfolding scene, quickly stammered, "Captain Zhou, I swear I didn't see a thing!"

He was acutely aware of Zhou Susu's temperament and understood that being caught in such a moment would spell trouble.

He considered himself quite unlucky to have stumbled upon this particular scene.

His original intention was to bring water for Zhou Susu and Ye Chen, and he happened to witness the intimate moment upon reaching the doorway.

Zhou Susu also felt the timing of the water delivery was unfortunate, wishing he hadn't arrived at that precise moment.

"Zhang Qiang." Zhou Susu addressed the young male officer, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

The male officer snapped to attention, responding with a crisp, "Yes."

He knew that whenever Zhou Susu called his name in such a manner, it rarely signified anything good, and this instance proved no different.

"Why are you acting so nervous? I won't bite. Come, I need to speak with you," Zhou Susu said, a smile gracing her lips.

She then led Zhang Qiang out of the room.

The moment they stepped outside, Zhou Susu let out a sigh of relief, the situation inside indeed feeling overwhelmingly awkward.

Yet, Zhou Susu harbored no intention of blaming Zhang Qiang; instead, she glanced at the visibly tense young officer and erupted into laughter.

Zhang Qiang was taken aback by Zhou Susu's reaction, expecting a reprimand rather than amusement.

It seemed a woman in love underwent a complete transformation.

Ye Chen allowed Zhou Susu to leave for two primary reasons: firstly, he recognized Little Jing's inherent shyness; secondly, it was not conducive to communicate effectively with Little Jing while Zhou Susu was present.

Watching Zhou Susu depart, Ye Chen gently tapped Little Jing's forehead, remarking, "You mischievous little one, see? You've made your big sister shy."

Instead of showing displeasure, Little Jing joyfully leaped into Ye Chen's arms.

Looking at the little girl nestled in his embrace, Ye Chen shook his head with a sense of helpless affection, acknowledging her innocent intentions.

Little Jing cherished both Zhou Susu and Ye Chen and wished for them to be together, oblivious to the fact that the 'big brother' and 'big sister' were already a bonded couple.

"Alright, alright, let's see what gift I brought for you," Ye Chen said, retrieving a small teddy bear from his bag.

Little Jing's face lit up with delight upon seeing the bear, her hands clapping in unbridled joy.

For some inexplicable reason, upon seeing the bear, Little Jing experienced a peculiar mix of familiarity and unfamiliarity.

Ye Chen noticed the complex emotion flickering across Little Jing's face and suddenly understood the reason.

It was because Little Jing possessed an identical bear; however, the traumatic incident had caused significant memory impairment.

Her own memories were a void, a complete blank, with countless details lost to her.

"Little Jing, do you fancy this stuffed bear?" Ye Chen inquired, gesturing towards the plush toy.

Little Jing responded with a nod, embracing the bear tenderly.

Witnessing the girl's reaction, Ye Chen recognized the effectiveness of his approach; her recollection was slowly returning.

Following the traumatic event, Little Jing's mental state deteriorated, leading her to withdraw emotionally.

Previously, Little Jing had been an energetic and cheerful child. Despite being unable to speak, her parents' unwavering love fostered a remarkably positive outlook, and she was prone to smiling.

After the incident, Little Jing lost her most cherished people. Without the devoted care of her parents, the fear that consumed her left her somewhat despondent.

Ye Chen understood that cracking the case wouldn't involve scouring the scene for forensic evidence, but rather extracting vital clues directly from Little Jing.

This was an avenue of investigation that Zhou Susu had completely overlooked, never even considering it.

Clutching the bear, Little Jing's face brightened with a smile that hadn't been seen in a long time—a genuine expression of happiness.

Ye Chen spent some time playing with Little Jing and the bear, the two of them thoroughly engrossed in their activities.

Confronting Little Jing directly about the incident might prove too overwhelming for her, potentially causing more harm than good.

Ye Chen was aware that a gradual approach was necessary, allowing Little Jing to piece together past events organically through their play.

As time ticked by, Little Jing, deeply engaged in their game, suddenly widened her eyes, her gaze fixed on the bear, a flicker of sorrow crossing her features.

Ye Chen knew instantly that a memory had resurfaced.