Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu exchanged a glance and followed behind, watching the two children hold hands. Shen Jinxi was talkative, chattering away to Xingyao.
The little girl was obedient, just listening and occasionally responding.
Fu Jingshu observed Xingyao and suddenly said, "You've raised the child well."
He could tell at a glance that Xingyao had changed since he last saw her at the orphanage. The most obvious change was that she no longer hunched her back, and her timid demeanor was gone.
Shen Qingqing was surprised to hear praise from him. "She's my daughter, of course I'll teach her well."
Shen Jinxi, who was ahead, grew impatient. "Daddy, hurry up! I want to take Xingyao to ride the water coaster. Go buy tickets quickly!"
The little one was eager to take his sister to play.
Shen Qingqing looked at Fu Jingshu. "As a gentleman, buying tickets should be your responsibility."
"Alright."
Fu Jingshu went without a word.
Shen Qingqing frowned slightly. Was he this agreeable? She had expected an argument.
"Mommy!" As soon as Fu Jingshu left, Shen Jinxi dared to call her that, though his voice was quiet because Xingyao was there. "I want to give sister some cotton candy."
Shen Qingqing slapped her forehead. "Right, look at me, I was negligent. When Fu Jingshu comes back, I'll buy you some."
"You can buy it now." Shen Jinxi pointed ahead, where a small food cart was selling cotton candy, brightly colored and very appealing.
Shen Qingqing was a little uneasy, but seeing Xingyao's expectant face, even though she didn't speak, and the food cart wasn't far, she figured she'd be back after buying it.
"Alright then, you two wait here. Don't wander off. I'll be back soon."
"Mmhmm!"
The two children nodded in unison, being incredibly well-behaved.
As luck would have it, there was no one at the food cart. Shen Qingqing quickly walked over. "I'd like two cotton candies, please, in different colors and flavors."
"Certainly, please wait a moment."
The vendor began making them on the spot.
Shen Qingqing waited patiently, but just then, she heard two splashing sounds behind her. She instinctively turned her head and saw Shen Jinxi standing by the edge of the pool, his face full of anger.
And in the water, struggling for dear life, was Xingyao!
Shen Qingqing forgot about the cotton candy and rushed to save Xingyao. But before she could reach her, a staff member had already pulled the child out.
The other child who had fallen into the water was also brought up by their parent and was sitting on the ground, coughing incessantly.
Shen Qingqing hugged Xingyao tightly. The little girl was soaked and shivering, her face pale. Her small hands clutched Shen Qingqing's clothes, and she couldn't even speak.
"Are you alright?"
The little girl shook her head weakly. It was hard to tell if her face was wet with tears or pool water.
Shen Jinxi also cautiously leaned over. Seeing that his sister was unharmed but clearly frightened, he glared at the child who had also fallen into the water. "You're a scoundrel!"
The other child, terrified, burst into tears.
His parent, heartbroken, said, "How can you speak like that? You're the one who pushed my son into the water!"
Although Shen Jinxi was young, he was articulate and unafraid to confront adults. "There are so many people here, everyone saw it. Your little fatty said my sister was blind and bullied her for not being able to see, then kicked her into the river. I was just standing up for my sister!"
Though small in stature, his presence was significant as he stood with his hands on his hips, fierce.
"Bullying my sister is unacceptable!"
The little fatty cried louder. His mother held him, while his father glared menacingly at Shen Jinxi. "You little brat who hasn't even grown a full beard, believe it or not, I'll beat you!"
The child's mother cried, "I don't care. You pushed my child into the water. My child is already in poor health. What if she gets sick?"
Shen Qingqing saw through her greed at once and stood up, holding Xingyao. "What do you want?"
"Compensation. You must pay!"
This was the woman's true intention.
The crowd slowly parted, and Fu Jingshu walked over. When he exuded his full aura, it truly sent chills down one's spine, making people dare not approach him.
He had already heard the whole story and simply said, "Let's check the surveillance footage."
Everyone was puzzled. Who was this person, ordering the surveillance footage to be checked?
The woman sneered. "Stop pretending. Who do you think you are, demanding surveillance footage? This is a water park under Tan's Group. What makes you think you're the boss here!"
Fu Jingshu didn't bother with her and directly summoned the park's manager, Tang Chen.
Everyone was very familiar with him, as he was always the one to handle any events or issues at the park. So, when they saw him respectfully addressing Fu Jingshu, they were all stunned.
Tang Chen understood the situation and immediately retrieved the surveillance footage.
The footage clearly showed that the little fatty had pushed Xingyao first, and then Shen Jinxi kicked him in the backside without a second thought.
The little fatty's parents' faces turned pale upon seeing this.
The child's father immediately changed his tune. "This is all a misunderstanding. It was just children playing, no one meant any harm."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but spit.
"Pah, shameless!"
They were no longer the arrogant ones demanding an explanation.
Shen Jinxi, unable to contain himself, looked at Fu Jingshu. "Daddy, can I get revenge for sister?"
Fu Jingshu didn't speak, but he didn't refuse either.
Shen Jinxi, being so clever, immediately understood. He strode forward aggressively and grabbed the little fatty. The child's parents rushed to stop him, but two security guards suddenly appeared from somewhere and blocked them.
"Please do not cause trouble here."
The man was aghast. "Who is causing trouble?!"
But the two security guards remained motionless. The couple could only watch as their child was repeatedly dunked into the pool by Shen Jinxi. Their eyes widened in fury, but just then, they heard Tang Chen's voice.
"Mr. Fu, this is my fault. I will strengthen security measures in the future."
Mr. Fu?!
Could this be the legendary King of Commerce who held the reins of Ruisi Group and controlled the economic lifeline of City A?!
The couple immediately collapsed on the ground, their anger stifled.
Shen Jinxi was finally picked up by Fu Jingshu and stopped. However, his mood was inevitably affected, and he wore a stern expression.
The wet Xingyao also lost her mood to play.
Shen Qingqing took off her coat and put it on the child. She then suggested going back, and Fu Jingshu naturally agreed. They left as if they were a family of four.
The couple, holding their child, wept.
Alas, no one present felt any sympathy for them.
Back home, Shen Qingqing gave Xingyao a bath and comforted her until she fell asleep. She then went to check on Chenchen and immediately sensed that the atmosphere was not quite right.