Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1258 - 1233: All Women in the World Are the Same

Zhou Susu and the male officer stood by anxiously, not daring to disturb the young girl, Little Jing, by knocking on the door.

Suddenly, the door swung open, revealing Ye Chen holding Little Jing’s hand as they emerged.

"Alright, let's head out now," Ye Chen announced with a smile.

Ye Chen and Little Jing led the way, with Zhou Susu and Officer Zhang following closely behind.

The four of them exited the building together and approached the waiting car.

This marked Little Jing's first time leaving the house since the traumatic incident.

The bright sunlight outside was almost overwhelming, causing her to shield her eyes with her small hand.

Observing Little Jing's reaction, Ye Chen felt an increased urgency to identify the culprit, allowing Little Jing to reclaim her normal life.

Once the case was resolved and the perpetrator apprehended, Little Jing could finally attend school and enjoy the company of peers, just like other children her age.

Such a life, filled with youthful experiences, was what a child her age deserved, not a life confined indoors under constant police protection.

In reality, Zhou Susu and her team shared this sentiment, but Little Jing's immediate safety trumped her mental and physical well-being.

Ye Chen intentionally delayed Little Jing's entry into the car, wanting her to gradually acclimate to the external environment.

After a short period, Little Jing lowered her hand, taking in deep breaths of the fresh outdoor air.

It truly highlighted how easily children adapt compared to adults.

Noticing Little Jing seemed somewhat more settled, Ye Chen smiled and instructed, "Little Jing, let’s get in the car, and we'll head to your home now."

Little Jing nodded and, guided by Zhou Susu, entered the vehicle.

The car soon cruised through the neighborhood where Little Jing resided.

Ye Chen steered directly into the area and halted at the entrance.

Zhou Susu and Officer Zhang disembarked first, conducting a quick scan of the vicinity before giving Ye Chen and Little Jing the signal to exit the car.

The four proceeded into the villa where Little Jing lived, still under police surveillance.

Upon spotting Zhou Susu, two uniformed officers quickly approached, inquiring, "Captain Zhou, what brings you here today?"

"We've brought Little Jing back to retrieve some personal belongings she left behind," Zhou Susu replied with a gentle smile.

The two officers cast sympathetic glances towards Little Jing standing beside Zhou Susu.

It was indeed heart-wrenching to witness such a young child endure such circumstances.

Accompanied by Zhou Susu and Ye Chen, Little Jing slowly made her way into the house.

Initially, her face displayed a look of apprehension, and she clutched tightly to Ye Chen and Zhou Susu's hands.

Her reaction clearly indicated her profound fear.

Ye Chen offered words of comfort, saying, "Be brave, Little Jing. With brother and sister here, there’s nothing to be afraid of."

Zhou Susu chimed in reassuringly, "It’s okay, Little Jing, everything will be alright."

Even for an adult, returning to a place associated with traumatic experiences would undoubtedly evoke fear; for Little Jing, a child mere years old, the experience was magnified.

With constant reassurance from Ye Chen and Zhou Susu, they continued deeper into the villa.

Seeing Little Jing's emotions begin to stabilize, Ye Chen offered a smile and suggested, "Little Jing, let's go find your little bear's friend."

Clutching the small bear Ye Chen had gifted her, Little Jing nodded. She cast a brief glance around before darting towards the study.

Ye Chen and Zhou Susu followed her into the room.

Noticing their arrival, Little Jing pointed towards a bookshelf and then indicated her little bear.

While Zhou Susu seemed uncertain of the meaning, Ye Chen understood that the little bear likely resided within the study and was connected to the bookshelf.

"Susu, could you help me find something?" Ye Chen requested urgently.

"Find something? What are we looking for?" Zhou Susu inquired, a touch of confusion in her voice.

"This identical little bear," Ye Chen explained, gesturing to the one Little Jing held.

Since the incident, the police had meticulously searched every corner of the villa, and she had reviewed the inventory logs.

Therefore, Zhou Susu had a clear understanding of the room's contents.

She distinctly recalled no small bear toy being present.

Could they have overlooked it during their initial search, failing to notice the little bear?

Since Ye Chen specifically requested its retrieval, it implied the toy's existence, especially given Little Jing's pointed gesture.

Zhou Susu meticulously examined the bookshelf on multiple occasions but found nothing.

Ye Chen, undeterred, continued his thorough search of other areas within the study.

Ultimately, their combined efforts yielded no sign of the little bear toy.

"Strange, why isn't it here?" Ye Chen murmured, perplexed.

Little Jing had explicitly stated it was present, yet their search had been fruitless.

At this moment, Zhou Susu turned to Ye Chen with a questioning look, asking, "Ye Chen, why are we searching for this little bear toy? Is it connected to the case?"

"It is indeed related, which is the very reason we must find it," Ye Chen declared with firm resolve.

Following this, Ye Chen advanced towards the bookshelf, imparting a gentle rotation. Instantly, a wondrous spectacle began to unfold.

With a sudden activation, a section of the wall adjacent to the bookshelf slid open, revealing itself like a hidden door.

Ye Chen and Zhou Susu swiftly guided Little Jing into the newly revealed space, which was abundantly filled with her parents' esteemed collection of renowned paintings and treasured antiques.

Most peculiarly, within this chamber lay a small bear, an exact replica of the one Little Jing currently held so dear.

Upon the sight of this familiar little bear, Little Jing eagerly hurried forward, seized it, and began to nuzzle her cheek against it repeatedly in a display of affection.

It was unequivocally clear to Ye Chen the immense fondness Little Jing harbored for this particular little bear, a cherished token bestowed upon her by her mother.

This specific little bear was meticulously crafted with a level of detail far surpassing that of the bear Ye Chen had previously presented to her.

"This chamber houses items of significant value, and this little bear is merely a plush toy, hardly comparable to these priceless artifacts. Why, then, would it be concealed in such a clandestine location?" Zhou Susu inquired of Ye Chen, her tone laced with skepticism.

"Because," Ye Chen responded, "there resides something of paramount importance within it. To Little Jing's parents, it holds a value as profound as that of these very antiques."

Upon processing Ye Chen's explanation, Zhou Susu's mind leaped to the conclusion that the little bear's abdomen must surely contain some sort of treasure or valuable object.

"Ah, I comprehend now. The valuable item must be secreted away inside the little bear. I wager it's some exquisite jade, precious gems, or perhaps even brilliant diamonds," Zhou Susu posited, acting as though she had definitively solved the mystery.

Ye Chen could not suppress a subtle rolling of his eyes, musing inwardly about how, universally, women tended to gravitate towards thoughts of jewelry.

Ye Chen mused that should he elect to inform Zhou Susu that the reality of the situation differed greatly from her assumptions—specifically, that the little bear was, in fact, a recording device containing crucial evidence of a crime—she would undoubtedly be taken aback in utter astonishment.