In the lobby downstairs.
Shen Bijun squinted her eyes, looking at the security guards that surrounded her.
These men, all armed with electric batons, were clearly well-prepared; the Chu Corporation's security force was not to be underestimated.
The receptionist raised her chin slightly, sneering, "Miss Shen, Miss Lin is about to get engaged to Mr. Chu, yet you dare to cause trouble here. You really have no shame!"
At this moment, a commotion stirred at the elevator entrance, and several black-clad bodyguards walked out, standing on both sides with their hands behind their backs, exuding an imposing aura.
Chu Yanshen, in a black suit, stood straight as a spear, his sharp figure complemented by a resolute face, making him look like he had just stepped out of the military.
Five years ago, he still had the aura of a 'puppy', but now he was filled with the air of a tough man.
"Shen Bijun, what brings you here again?"
Lu Cheng, in a floral shirt, with his hands in his pockets, walked over and frowned, "Brother Shen and I are busy searching for someone. We don't have time for you today. Have the sense not to linger and bother us here!"
Dr. Z was always a mystery, and few people in the outside world knew his true identity. But suddenly appearing at the corporation's doorstep – did he know they were looking to buy microbiological petri dishes?
However, the lobby was busy with a constant stream of people handling various affairs at the Chu Corporation. Which one of them could be the big shot?
Shen Bijun ignored him and walked straight towards Chu Yanshen.
But his bodyguards, experienced as they were, blocked her from getting any closer from all directions.
Shen Bijun could only stand two meters away from him and said calmly, "The DNA report is out. The child is yours."
Chu Yanshen's eyes narrowed slightly.
Lu Cheng, however, was surprised, "You even prepared a fake report?"
Shen Bijun was about to speak when her phone started ringing again.
So many phone calls today... She furrowed her brow, annoyed and about to hang up, but then she noticed the number was from Chu Tianye Kindergarten. She answered, and whatever was said on the other side made her take a deep breath and say, "I'll be right there."
After hanging up, her voice turned cold, "If you don't believe me, why don't you go and get a test done yourself? After you complete the DNA test, Chu Yanshen, I expect you to contact me and explain what all of this is about."
She glanced at the receptionist and sneered, "Furthermore, I was unaware that it was Miss Lin who calls the shots at the Chu Corporation's entrance."
Leaving these words behind, she seemed to have urgent matters to attend to and turned to leave the building.
Through the glass doors, one could see her casually picking up her helmet, putting it on, and skillfully mounting her motorcycle, zooming away with a roar.
All her movements were fluid and cool.
Lu Cheng couldn't help but sigh, "She truly was the untouchable flower once... Almost forgot the pressing matter. Brother Shen, quick, where is Dr. Z headed?"
Chu Yanshen picked up his phone, only to find that the little red dot representing Dr. Z on the tracking software had blinked a few times before disappearing.
Lu Cheng sounded disappointed, "He must have been discovered!"
Chu Yanshen put away his phone, his expression indifferent, his dark eyes betraying no sign of loss, instead casting a gloomy look towards the receptionist.
The receptionist, frightened, lowered her head, stammering, "Mr. Chu, it was Miss Lin..."
Mentioning Lin Wanru, Chu Yanshen felt a visceral aversion and commanded coldly, "You're fired."
With that, Chu Yanshen strode out.
Lu Cheng followed behind him, "Brother Shen, where are you going?"
"Home."
"Home? What for? Aren't we looking for Dr. Z anymore?"
Lu Cheng suddenly realized something, "You're not really going back to do a DNA test with that kid, are you? But it makes sense; Shen Bijun isn't stupid—if it's not your child, one DNA test will make it clear... But be careful picking the agency, to avoid any tampering with the report..."
Chu Yanshen stopped in his tracks and glanced at him, "Chu Xiaomeng."
"What?"
"She has a name."
Lu Cheng: ...You're already protecting her, and you're not even sure she's your daughter yet?!
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Golden Bilingual Kindergarten.
The kindergarten was built in a Gothic architectural style, looking very impressive. It was the best kindergarten in Sea City, bar none.
Shen Bijun rushed to the principal's office, only to see Chu Tianye, small and holding a Transformers toy, with slumped shoulders and hanging head, his little face full of grievance, standing in a corner like an abandoned puppy.
A well-dressed woman sat on the sofa with her back to her, pretending to say, "I'm doing this for the child's own good. At such a young age, he's stealing my son's toys, if we don't discipline him strictly, what will he become when he grows up, a murderer or arsonist?"
The principal was obsequious, "Miss Lin, rest assured, we will definitely deal with this matter seriously!"
"Sigh, your school is, after all, the top elite kindergarten in Sea City. How can you enroll any kind of child? His mother is known throughout Sea City for her ignorance; if the top beam is not straight, the bottom beam will be crooked. Don't let one rotten apple spoil the whole barrel and ruin the school's reputation."
"Exactly, exactly..."
Shen Bijun's eyes narrowed slightly with a chill. She stepped forward, Teacher Miao of the second grade class had been standing next to Chu Tianye. Seeing her, her eyes reddened instantly, and she quickly said:
"Tianye's mother, you've finally arrived!"
At these words, the woman turned around slowly, and it was Lin Wanru!
Shen Bijun's voice grew colder, "What are you doing here?"
Lin Wanru's eyes shimmered with a sly light, "Your son stole my son's favorite toy; of course, I have to be here to speak up for my son!"
"Your son?"
"Yes, my son with Chu Yanshen, named Chu Yu, five years old this year."
Shen Bijun stood frozen in place.
A coldness swiftly enveloped her entire body.
She said subconsciously, "Impossible."
"Why impossible? Principal, tell her, who is the father of my child?"
The principal immediately said, "Although young master Chu Yu is low-key, Madame Chu personally introduced him when he enrolled, mentioning his father is Mr. Chu Yanshen, Chu Yanshen..."
Lin Wanru walked up to Shen Bijun and whispered smugly as the official girlfriend, "Miss Shen, Yanshen's fling with you was nothing more than a moment of lust; he will never recognize your child..."
Shen Bijun's fingertips tightened slightly, and her heart felt like it had been pricked by a fine needle.
Over the years, she had envisioned many scenarios of meeting Chu Yanshen again, and had thought if he had remarried, she would never cling to him.
But she had never imagined it would be like this...
So, was this the reason he claimed not to recognize them even though he clearly hadn't lost his memory?
The principal spoke with severity and a bad tone, "Madame Chu Tianye, Chu Tianye was jealous that Chu Yu was made the flag bearer, so he deliberately stole his most treasured toy. This behavior is abhorrent and violates both school rules and the law. What do you think should be done?"
Teacher Miao couldn't help but interject, "The flag bearer was elected through voting, and clearly Chu Tianye had the highest number of votes..."
She didn't finish her sentence before the principal shot her a sharp glance, scaring Teacher Miao to the point that she didn't dare speak the rest.
The principal then commanded condescendingly, "Madame Tianye, please apologize to Miss Lin and the Chus with Chu Tianye. As for the toy, convert its value to cash and make the appropriate compensation."