"She was shot in the chest,"Alpha Guard 4 said, causing Little Jingshi's eyes to well up instantly.
"How could this happen? Tong Tong… Tong Tong…" Little Jingshi stammered, overwhelmed by worry.
"Don't worry, Miss Ming has been treated. She just needs to rest and recover," Alpha Guard 4 reassured him. "That's why Mr. Fu asked us to bring you to the hospital to visit her."
Little Jingshi's large, dark eyes spun with confusion. Did Daddy no longer stop him from seeing Tong Tong? Could it be that true love conquers all?
With a mix of uncertainty, Little Jingshi finally arrived at Chutian Hospital. He followed Alpha Guard 3 and Alpha Guard 4 to the outside of Ming Yutong's ward and saw Fu Yinxiu, causing him to pause in surprise.
Wow!
Daddy looked so haggard!
Although his beard was shaved clean, his face was pale, like someone who was ill. His eyes were bloodshot, and there were heavy dark circles underneath.
"Daddy, are you sick too?" Little Jingshi asked as he approached.
Fu Yinxiu shook his head. Alpha Guard 3 and Alpha Guard 4 had silently stepped away to find Alpha Guard 1 and Alpha Guard 2.
Fu Yinxiu opened his mouth with difficulty, saying, "I made a mistake."
"What mistake did you make?" Little Jingshi asked innocently, his eyes wide.
"You were right. Tong Tong didn't abandon you. We were all misled. She was driven away by Grandpa and Grandma right after she gave birth to you. I wasn't there at the time and didn't know. When I returned, Grandpa and Grandma told me she left you without a word."
Little Jingshi puffed up his cheeks in anger. "How could Grandpa and Grandma do that?"
Fu Yinxiu's expression grew somber. "Grandpa and Grandma also said… that Mom didn't want me anymore…" Little Jingshi said with a quivering lip.
"She never stopped wanting you. For the past seven years, she has been working hard to find you. She even got very sick while searching for you." Fu Yinxiu's eyes were red, and his voice was hoarse.
"Then… has she gotten better?" Little Jingshi asked anxiously.
"No." Fu Yinxiu shook his head. "She hasn't recovered. When she gave birth to you and was driven away, her health deteriorated. She was sick both mentally and physically. Later, her mental health improved, but her body remained weak. Being shot has made her condition even worse."
Little Jingshi's eyes filled with tears, and he began to sob uncontrollably. "Mommy is so pitiful. We weren't there for her, and no one is taking care of her. Boo-hoo-hoo…"
Little Jingshi's crying made Fu Yinxiu's previously restrained emotions overflow once more.
He gently placed his hand on Little Jingshi's head, rubbing it softly. "Don't tell Grandpa and Grandma about this. They might do more harm to Tong Tong."
"Why would Grandpa and Grandma be so cruel to Tong Tong?" Little Jingshi cried.
Fu Yinxiu took a deep breath and said, "I'll handle this matter, but until then, don't let Grandpa and Grandma know."
"Dad, can't you protect Tong Tong too?" Little Jingshi asked, his eyes red.
Fu Yinxiu sighed and said, "I have people working for me, but Grandpa and Grandma have their own people. There will always be times when defenses are breached. Even though one can be proactive and take the initiative, there is no such thing as eternal vigilance. If we are always on the defensive, there will eventually be gaps and weaknesses."
"I will protect Tong Tong and won't let Grandpa and Grandma know. Now that I know they were lying to me, I won't be deceived again," Little Jingshi said, wiping his tears. "I know Tong Tong has always loved me."
"In the past…" Fu Yinxiu patted Little Jingshi's head, "I was wrong, misunderstood her, and treated her poorly. I won't do that again in the future."
"So you won't stop me from seeing Tong Tong anymore?" Little Jingshi's eyes lit up.
"Not anymore. I also hope that we can be a family together. I hope Tong Tong can live with us."
Little Jingshi beamed with joy. Fu Yinxiu, with a hint of helplessness, said, "Don't be too happy yet. Because of my past mistakes, Tong Tong is upset with me and won't even see me right now, let alone live with us."
"Oh!" Little Jingshi said, looking enlightened. "No wonder you were so anxious to find me! It turns out that Tong Tong won't see you!"
Fu Yinxiu's face turned red with embarrassment. "…"
"Hmph! Dad, you were too much before! I couldn't stand it," Little Jingshi said, crossing his arms like a little adult.
If it weren't for needing this troublesome child, Fu Yinxiu would have given him a good lesson.
"So, do you want Tong Tong to live with us or not?" Fu Yinxiu asked seriously.
Little Jingshi, looking smug, said, "I don't mind! Tong Tong always likes me. I can live with Tong Tong, and if you miss me, I'll come back to live with you for a day."
Fu Yinxiu: "..."
Who cares about you, think about your wife!
Fu Yinxiu darkened his face, gritted his teeth, and said, "If you don't persuade Tong Tong to live with us, you won't get to live with her or even see her!"
Little Jingshi was shocked by this.
"Hmph! Do you still want me to help you persuade Tong Tong?" He said, now acting like the boss.
Fu Yinxiu gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and mentally chanted, "This child is Tong Tong's. This child is Tong Tong's. This child is Tong Tong's."
He then exhaled and told Little Jingshi, "If you help me convince Tong Tong to come back and live with us, I'll buy you that balance bike you've always wanted."
Little Jingshi's eyes immediately lit up. "The one with the big wheels?"
Fu Yinxiu, impatient, nodded and gestured with his hands, "The one with wheels this big."
Little Jingshi's eyes sparkled. That one was so impressive, like a big tank!