Chu Yanshen's mind flashed back to the woman's words:
"If you don't believe me, why don't you get one done yourself?"
The woman spoke with a demeanor that did not seem feigned, which actually made him somewhat believe her.
But when his gaze swept over Chu Yu, he immediately dismissed the idea.
He had only been taken advantage of that one night, and he had never dated Shen Bijun, so how could he possibly have a child with her? It was utterly ridiculous.
He lowered his eyes and went straight into the study.
Downstairs, Madame Chu watched the study door, wanting to speak but hesitated. Her son had been stern all day; he should spend more time with his child.
However, Chu Yanshen had been sent abroad since he was young, and the mother-son relationship was not close. There were some things she couldn't press too hard or speak too freely about.
At that moment, the butler entered and said in a low voice, "Madame, Miss Lin has caused a commotion at the kindergarten in the name of the Chus and has gotten Shen Bijun's child expelled."
Madame Chu's eyes turned cold.
Before she had even married into the family, she was already abusing the power of the Chus to do whatever she wanted. Was such a person really suitable to be the matriarch of the Chu family?
She rubbed her temples in frustration.
Her cherished grandson, how could he have such a mother.
She needed to consider whether to continue matchmaking her with Chu Yanshen.
At that time, Chu Xiaomeng was reporting the news on her phone: "Brother, I found out. His last name is Chu, and he is father and son with Dad."
The Shens.
Upon reading the message, Chu Tianye was utterly flabbergasted and complained, "Who isn't father and son with his dad, huh~!"
Chu Xiaomeng: "Me. I'm father and daughter with Dad."
Chu Tianye: ???
He silently put down his phone, realizing that relying on his socially anxious sister to gather information was indeed too unreliable!
Just then, there was a sudden knock at the door downstairs.
Shen Bijun was distractedly wiping her motorcycle.
When she heard the noise and looked up, she saw Lin Wanru leading a group of people standing outside the villa gate, all dressed in uniforms and looking like public officials.
Without the embarrassment she had at the kindergarten, Lin Wanru took out her work badge and introduced herself with a serious expression, "Shen Bijun, we are from the Children Protection Association. We have received an anonymous report alleging child abuse here, so we have come to investigate."
Shen Bijun: ?
This Lin Wanru really was like a bad penny!
She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Who founded this association of yours?"
Lin Wanru still spoke earnestly, "We were established with the Chu family taking the lead, along with Sea City's Lin Corporation and several other large enterprises; we are a private organization. Our association includes lawyers, doctors, and other professionals who provide free services for children."
She took out a notebook: "Shen Bijun, I have a few questions for you, and I ask that you answer them honestly. What is your current job?"
Shen Bijun set down the rag in her hand, her lovely face showing a pensive expression as she slowly began, "Consider it freelancing, I guess."
Lin Wanru curled her lips, noting down, "So, that means unemployed. According to our investigation, your mother and father are also jobless, which means your entire family has no income right now!"
"..."
"We also asked the neighbors around and found out that you have two children. However, the little girl is often confined at home by you, and you don't let her go out. Why is that?"
Shen Bijun replied impatiently, "Because she doesn't like it."
"How can that be? All children like to play outside. There must be a reason you're doing this! Your own behavior is questionable, getting pregnant before marriage, and people have reported seeing strange men entering your house multiple times... Now, we suspect the child might be abused, so please let her come out to meet us."
"... She's not at home."
Lin Wanru's attitude was extremely strong-willed, vowing to recover the face she lost at the kindergarten: "She doesn't go out, so how can she not be at home? Shen Bijun, please cooperate with our investigation. If you refuse..."
Shen Bijun lifted her cool eyes, her voice clear and cold, "What will happen? As far as I know, a private organization can't just barge into private residences."
Lin Wanru took a step back in fright, "Our association has a close partnership with the police department. We now have gathered enough evidence and have requested their assistance in rescuing distressed children. During the investigation, the children will be sent to the orphanage to be well cared for!"
A sinister glint flashed in her eyes, "By the way, I volunteer at the orphanage all-year-round. Rest assured, I will take 'good care' of the two children!"
As her words ended, the sound of police sirens began.
Lin Wanru sneered, "I know you're quite skilled in a fight, but you surely can't stop them, can you? Assaulting an officer is a crime, you know!"
Shen Bijun's clenched fist could only slowly unclench as she watched them break into the room, heading straight upstairs.
"Bang!"
The door to the children's room was opened forcefully, and a group of people rushed in. Lin Wanru, with her head held high and full of pride, entered but found—the room completely empty?
Shen Bijun slowly curved her lips into a smile, "I told you, they're not home."
Lin Wanru asked in shock, "Where are they?"
"Oh, they've gone to find their dad."
Lin Wanru felt a sudden shock, the little bastards met Chu Yanshen?!
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Chu Tianye, who had escaped, sat in a taxi, clutching a Transformer and patting his little chest.
Luckily, he was clever, and after Mommy gave him a signal, he went right out the back door; otherwise, he would have fallen into their clutches~!
Now, he was off to find his dad!
To ask why only Chu Yu got gifts, but he didn't?
The car quickly arrived at the Chus' residence.
Just then, Chu Yanshen was preparing to leave while his bodyguards waited outside.
Then, they saw Chu Tianye sneaking around not far away, playing with pebbles and occasionally glancing over at the lineup of cars.
One of the bodyguards became alert, "Whose child is this? Why is he here?"
Lu Cheng, leaning against the car, couldn't help but say, "You're scared by a five-year-old? He couldn't possibly be here to claim Brother Shen as his father, could he?"
The bodyguards couldn't help but laugh at this remark.
Just then, Chu Yanshen came out, and everyone immediately stood up straight, looking solemnly in all directions.
Just as Chu Yanshen was about to get into the car, suddenly, the little guy playing in the distance shot over like a rocket, too fast for anyone to react.
By the time they snapped out of it, they saw the little boy hugging Chu Yanshen's legs, staring with eyes identical to his, and loudly exclaiming, "Daddy!"
The crowd: ??
Chu Yanshen: ??
Chu Tianye blinked, then yelled again, "Daddy, I'm Chu Tianye. Mommy is Shen Bijun, and my sister and I are twins! I missed you so much!"
Chu Yanshen: !!
First there was Chu Xiaomeng, then Shen Bijun, and now Chu Tianye popped up?
Could it be that if he didn't acknowledge them, a set of triplets would show up next?
A surge of anger welled up within him, and he bent down to pick up Chu Tianye.
He indeed needed to get a DNA test done; once the results came back, he'd see how that woman would continue to pester him!