Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1259 - 1234: The Sister Who Cherishes Her Younger Sister

Upon hearing Zhou Susu’s response, Ye Chen could only roll his eyes.

"Big sis, what goes on in that mind of yours? It seems all women in this world are truly enamored with jewelry and accessories."

"Tch, isn't it obvious? This box is brimming with valuables, and this unassuming little bear is right here. That sums it up perfectly, doesn't it? What else could it be?" Zhou Susu retorted, not entirely convinced.

She genuinely believed her reasoning was sound; any sensible person would come to the same conclusion.

"This little bear possesses a recording function. There's a recording concerning the killer within it, you see." Ye Chen explained.

"A recording? And it relates to the killer?" Zhou Susu found this difficult to accept.

It was the very first time either she or Ye Chen had encountered this bear, so how could Ye Chen possibly know so much about it?

"How do you know that?" Zhou Susu inquired, looking directly at Ye Chen.

"Little Jing informed me, naturally," Ye Chen replied nonchalantly.

Zhou Susu remained somewhat skeptical. With a smile, she turned to Little Jing and asked, "Little Jing, is what Brother Ye Chen said true?"

Little Jing gave a nod, affirming Ye Chen's statement.

She had observed Zhou Susu and Ye Chen bickering over the bear and feared it might lead to a falling out between them.

To Little Jing, both Ye Chen and Zhou Susu were people she cared for deeply, and she wished for them to be happy together.

For this very reason, Little Jing chose to tell a small fib to assist Ye Chen.

With Little Jing's confirmation, Zhou Susu's doubts completely vanished.

"Then what's actually recorded on it?" Zhou Susu asked Ye Chen once more.

"How should I know? I'm not an Immortal capable of divining everything," Ye Chen said, shaking his head.

Now that the bear had been found, discovering its contents was as simple as activating it.

However, this bear was a cherished item of Little Jing's, holding significant sentimental value for her.

Naturally, Ye Chen felt it was essential to obtain the young girl's consent first.

"Little Jing, would you mind turning this bear on?" Ye Chen asked her kindly.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's request, Little Jing carefully set aside the bear the night driver had given her. Then, with her small hand, she activated the switch on the bear in question.

Inside, her mother's voice emanated.

"Little Jing, happy birthday. Your Dad and Mom wish you a life filled with happiness and joy. We will always be with you."

Following that, her father's voice could be heard.

"My dearest baby girl, happy birthday. You will forever be Daddy's little princess."

The moment Little Jing heard her parents' voices, tears began to stream down her face uncontrollably, much like a dam breaking.

Zhou Susu, feeling a pang of concern, moved to comfort the child, but Ye Chen gently held her back.

If his intuition was correct, this was the first time since the tragic incident that Little Jing had allowed herself to truly grieve.

It was her way of releasing all the pent-up sorrow and misfortune she had carried within her heart.

In reality, Ye Chen recognized this emotional release as a positive step for her. Suppressing emotions for too long could lead to detrimental health consequences.

Zhou Susu, distressed by Little Jing's profound sadness, was about to switch the bear off, but Little Jing stopped her.

Despite the pain, she still yearned to hear her parents' voices one last time.

It had been an immensely long time since she had last heard her mom and dad, and she missed them terribly.

At that moment, a woman's voice emerged from the bear.

Ye Chen swiftly turned the bear off and signaled to Zhou Susu to guide Little Jing away. He had a strong suspicion this woman was the very individual responsible for the demise of Little Jing's parents.

He was adamant that Little Jing should not be subjected to hearing that part.

Ye Chen deduced that this revelation had likely been captured by Little Jing's bear inadvertently, and the perpetrator might be completely unaware of its existence.

Understanding Ye Chen's intent, Zhou Susu took Little Jing's hand and said, "Little Jing, let's go out and play for a while."

As he watched them depart, Ye Chen reactivated the bear's recording.

Within the audio, a conversation unfolded between Little Jing's mother and that woman. It was evident from their exchange that the woman had been quite close to Little Jing's mother.

The recording revealed that this woman was, in fact, Little Jing's mother's younger sister, making her Little Jing's aunt.

Initially, the woman voiced her envy, lamenting why Little Jing's mother was so fortunate to have a happy family, while she herself was burdened with an inadequate husband and had to manage everything single-handedly.

Little Jing's mother attempted to soothe her sister, but the conversation soon shifted, with the woman demanding that Little Jing's mother settle her debts. She even declared her intention to seize Little Jing's family company, reclaiming what she felt was rightfully hers.

A loud slam followed, indicating a door being forcefully shut.

Ye Chen initially believed the recording had concluded at that point. However, to his surprise, a fragment of Little Jing's mother's voice could still be heard afterward.

Ye Chen recognized this as the final interaction between Little Jing's mother and her aunt. He also came to the grim realization that Little Jing's mother had long been aware of her sister's sinister intentions.

With a sigh, he clutched the bear, exited the study, and announced to Zhou Susu and Little Jing, "Let's depart."

Observing Ye Chen's expression, Zhou Susu's concern grew.

She was uncertain about the extent of what Ye Chen had overheard or the reason for his somber demeanor.

Ye Chen and Zhou Susu escorted Little Jing and Officer Zhang back to their previous location, entrusting Little Jing to Officer Zhang's supervision once more.

To ensure he could take the bear along, Ye Chen offered a gentle smile and said, "Little Jing, this bear is a bit tattered. Sis will mend it for you and return it shortly, alright? For now, why not play with the bear that Brother Chen gifted you?"

Little Jing beamed and nodded, then handed the bear over to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen's motivations for this action were twofold: firstly, he feared Little Jing would experience further heartache if she overheard her parents' voices; secondly, he worried she might witness the argument between her aunt and mother, be frightened, and more importantly, have the seeds of hatred sown in such a young heart.

After seeing Little Jing and Officer Zhang upstairs, Ye Chen and Zhou Susu drove to the police station.

Having parked the vehicle, the pair alighted and proceeded directly to Zhou Susu's office.

Once inside, Zhou Susu turned to Ye Chen, inquiring, "Ye Chen, what precisely transpired? Why do you appear so distressed?"

Ye Chen presented her with the bear, stating, "Listen to the recording within. It appears Little Jing's mother had anticipated this outcome long ago. Her affection for her sister was exceptionally profound."

Zhou Susu activated the bear. Upon hearing the contents, her expression mirrored Ye Chen's.

"I never imagined it was indeed Little Jing's aunt who orchestrated this. It's utterly infuriating. How could she be so cruel to her own sister and brother-in-law? And why was Little Jing's mother so naive?"

One had to acknowledge, Little Jing's mother was a genuinely compassionate soul. She chose to endure hardships for her sister's well-being. Had she alerted the authorities earlier, perhaps this tragedy could have been averted.

It seemed she had foreseen the unfolding events. Her silence and inaction stemmed entirely from her love for her sister—she even cherished her sister more than her own daughter.