His Dad seems Like a Scoundrel

Jiang Xiaobao's expression changed. "You promised me just now. You're not going back on your word, are you?"

"No!" Pang Pang finally snapped back to reality. "But you have to tell me why you want to investigate him. My mommy said you can't share someone else's information without their consent."

Jiang Xiaobao realized that Pang Pang was determined, and he also knew that he wouldn't help if he didn't explain. He sighed and began, "I can tell you, but you have to promise to keep it a secret."

"My lips are sealed! I won't tell anyone!"

Hearing Pang Pang's assurance, Jiang Xiaobao leaned in close to his ear and whispered, "This person is my and Bei Bei's dad. That's why we want to ask him why he abandoned us and Mommy."

"What!" Pang Pang was angry. "My mommy said that men who abandon their wives and children are scoundrels. Your dad is really bad. It's right to go and make him take responsibility!"

Jiang Xiaobao nodded in agreement. "Yes, that's why, Pang Pang, we need to know detailed information about my dad. That way, we can confront him on behalf of my mommy."

"You're my good brother, right? You won't refuse to help me, will you?"

Pang Pang, hearing Jiang Xiaobao's words, immediately patted his chest and assured him, "You said we're brothers. Of course, I'll help you! Besides, I know this person; there's no need to trouble my mommy."

"Really?"

Jiang Xiaobao looked at his desk mate with pleasant surprise. "Quick, tell me!"

Pang Pang's chubby face furrowed into a frown. "Because my mommy interviewed him at his company last time, so I only know his name and the address of his company. I don't know his home address."

"That's okay; that's already enough. As long as we know his name and his company, even if we can't go to his home, we can go to his company to find him!"

"You're right."

Pang Pang nodded and then shared what he knew. "His name is Ji Yunchen, and his company seems to be called Kai Tai."

Jiang Xiaobao immediately searched for information about Ji Yunchen online. There wasn't much, but it gave him some insight into Ji Yunchen. When he saw Ji Yunchen's position mentioned online, he exploded, "He's actually the CEO of a company!"

Then he got angry. "He's so rich, and yet he abandoned his wife and children. He's a scoundrel! No wonder Mommy doesn't want to acknowledge him. There's definitely a reason!"

Pang Pang looked at him with a puzzled expression. "So, are you still going to find him?"

"Of course, we have to find him! He abandoned Mommy and left her to raise us alone. He has to provide some alimony so that Mommy doesn't have to work so hard every day!"

Pang Pang nodded. "I agree. If you need any help in the future, just say it. I'll do whatever I can!"

Jiang Xiaobao looked at him and was deeply moved by his words. "You're a great big brother!"

Pang Pang chuckled, and their friendship deepened in an instant.

Just then, the school bell rang, and the two exchanged a smile before taking out their textbooks and starting their next lesson.

Time passed as they read and studied, and soon it was time to go home.

Jiang Xiaobei hurried to Jiang Xiaobao's side with an eager look. "Brother, how did it go? Did Pang Pang agree to help?"

"Is there anyone I can't handle?" Jiang Xiaobao's spirits were high. "And I've already obtained the basic information about Dad."

Jiang Xiaobei's eyes lit up, "Shall we go meet him now?"

"No!" Jiang Xiaobao quickly refused. "We still don't know why Mommy and he separated. If he mistreated Mommy, and we meet him now, it would embarrass Mommy, wouldn't it?"

Jiang Xiaobei frowned in concern, "What should we do, then?"

Jiang Xiaobao brightened as he found a solution. "I'll go and test him first. Once we're sure he's a good person, we can introduce ourselves to him."

"But, Bei Bei, when I go out later, you have to cover for me!"

Jiang Xiaobei immediately made an "OK" gesture. "Leave Mommy and Auntie Yao to me. You go find Dad, and I'll wait for your good news!"

The siblings exchanged smiles, understanding each other without words.

At that moment, Yi Yao walked up to them, patting their heads, "What secrets are you two whispering here? Didn't you see Mommy waiting at the door for you?"

The siblings' eyes lit up, and they immediately ran out and hugged Jiang Guo. "Mommy, we missed you!"

Jiang Guo raised an eyebrow, "Didn't we see each other this morning?"

Jiang Xiaobao solemnly said, "A day apart feels like three autumns!"

Jiang Guo smiled and ruffled Jiang Xiaobao's hair. "Well done! You've learned another proverb."

Yi Yao also approached. "I said I would take them home. Why did you come over?"

Jiang Guo's lips curved, and she explained, "I didn't have anything to do today, so I thought I'd come and pick them up after school. Let's go home together."

At that moment, Jiang Xiaobao suddenly spoke with a fawning tone, "Mommy, you go home first. I want to hang out with my desk mate. I'll come home by myself later."

Jiang Guo furrowed her brow. "Are you sure it's safe to go alone? Shouldn't I drop you off?"

"Don't worry, Mommy. If anything happens, I will call you." Jiang Xiaobao insisted.

Seeing his determination, Jiang Guo didn't press the issue further but reminded him, "If anything happens, make sure to call me for help!"

Jiang Xiaobao obediently agreed and quickly disappeared from Jiang Guo's sight.

Jiang Guo looked at her son with a hint of helplessness, "Why is he in such a hurry today?"

Jiang Xiaobei quickly held onto Jiang Guo, diverting her attention. "Mommy, don't worry about him. He'll take care of himself. Let's go home soon; I want to eat the dishes you make."

Jiang Guo smiled and nodded. "Let's go. Today, I'll make your favorite seafood!"

"Mommy is the best!"

...

Ji Yunchen had just returned home when a call from Lu Ming came in. "Mr. Ji, the client we are meeting this afternoon is about to arrive. When can you come over?"

"I'll come right away."

Ji Yunchen turned to look at Ji Ming and said softly, "Ji Ming, you stay at home and rest this afternoon. Dad has some work to attend to at the office, so I need to go there."

Ji Ming didn't want to stay home alone and replied, "Dad, I want to come with you."

Ji Yunchen instinctively wanted to refuse, but then he remembered the recent incident of bully at the kindergarten that Ji Ming had experienced. Given the sensitivity of the situation, he pursed his lips and said softly, "Alright, we'll go together."

Upon returning to the office, Ji Yunchen immediately started working, while Ji Ming watched TV alone in his office. Before long, he began to feel a bit bored.

He left the office and wandered aimlessly around Kai Tai Building. Soon, he saw a young boy getting out of a taxi. When he saw the boy's appearance, his eyes widened in surprise. This boy looked exactly like him!