Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âDang it!â
By the time Li Qingcang and Jing Zhichen arrived at the wildlife park, the owner of the car with license plate number 9528 was already waiting for them. As soon as Jing Zhichen saw the owner, he rushed over and grabbed the man. He shouted, âWhere did you hide my daughter? Answer me!â
The man looked at Jing Zhichen, dumbfounded. Soon, he gathered his thoughts.
âOh, youâre the little girlâs father? How could a grown man like you not even take care of his child? Our country should have laws governing parents like you. Your child went missing last night, and you only you come out to look for her now? Youâre really something, you know that? You shouldnât be a father at all.â
Li Qingcang tried to separate the two men, but he did agree with the man.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Regardless of whether or not Gungun and Jing Zhichen were related by blood, they have been living together and have spent a long time with each other. It was inevitable for them to grow closer to one another.
How could Jing Zhichen let Gungun leave home like that?
âIâm sorry. Youâre absolutely right. Heâs not been a good father. When you brought the girl here last night, did she say anything? Please tell us.â
âI noticed that it was already late, so I told her the wildlife park is closed.â
Li Qingcang nodded and gestured for the man to continue.
âThe little girl said that her father would come to pick her up later, so she told me not to worry about her.â
When the man finished speaking, he glared fiercely at Jing Zhichen. He had already deemed Jing Zhichen a villain.
âI was still worried about her, so I went to the security guards of the wildlife park and asked them to watch out for her. Shortly after, I drove off.â
Just then, Qie Yiyan walked over. âThe surveillance camera shows that Gungun waited here for ten minutes before leaving the wildlife park.â
Jing Zhichenâs voice became hoarse when he said, âWhere did Gungun go after that?â
âI donât know. Iâve checked all the surveillance cameras nearby, but I didnât see Gungun at all.â
Li Qingcang frowned. âAre there any other parking lots nearby?â
Qie Yiyan nodded and said âYes. Iâve asked my people to check it out, but it will take them a while.â
Jing Zhichen turned and looked at the entrance of the wildlife park.
He was distraught. He wondered if Gungun was scared when she stood at the entrance, waiting for him at midnight.
Once again, Li Qingcang thought that Jing Zhichen was a fool.
âJing Zhichen, you better pray that Gungun is all right. Otherwise, you will live in pain and guilt for the rest of your life.â
It was true that if he did not manage to find Gungun, Jing Zhichenâs whole life would be ruined.
âQingcang, Yiyan, please help me find Gungun. Iâm begging you. Help me look for her.â
Li Qingcang snorted coldly. âAre you begging us now? What did you do last night?â
âThatâs enough, Qingcang. Donât scold Zhichen anymore. Weâll keep looking for Gungun. Iâm sure weâll find her soon.â
Although Qie Yiyan was trying to comfort Jing Zhichen, he also had his doubts.
Under normal circumstances, if the parents were to report the missing child to the police as soon as the child was missing, the chances of locating the child would be very high. After a while, it would become much less likely. It would be like searching for a needle in the haystack.
Qie Yiyan placed his hand around Jing Zhichenâs shoulder and whispered, âZhichen, donât worry too much. Gungun is a resourceful kid. She may even be able to avert any dangers she comes across.â