Lao Chen and Little Senti Meet for the First Time / When Both Sides Find the Other Incomprehensible

As she stared blankly at the photo in her hand, Griseo, who was sitting obediently beside her, began to introduce it in a low voice.

"The first photo, this group photo, was taken with Talulah and Alina. Alina and Talulah are very good friends..."

"Well, of course, Talulah has many other companions, but for some reason, they weren't brought along for the photo."

"The second photo was taken secretly when I was in Talulah's office. Doesn't she look cool when she's focused?"

Although Griseo called it a clandestine photoshoot, it was practically the same as an open one. After all, who would just walk in and start snapping photos without warning?

Even the final product of this second photo was chosen by Talulah herself and Alina together.

"Hmm... I really like this gift, thank you. I'll prepare a matching gift for you later..." As she finished speaking, Chen's eyes became somewhat unfocused, and she couldn't help but turn her head away.

If she's not mistaken, just like the two photos she has now, her later "return gift" will probably end up in Talulah's hands too...

"Hmm, is there anything else you want to know, Sister Hui-chieh? If you can, I'll tell you." After hearing Chen's words, Griseo nodded slightly, and then asked.

"There really are some, um, they're about you Griseo..."

On the other side--

After parting ways with Griseo, Lin Yuhsia took a car back to her family's candy store.

"You're back so soon? Did you send that little girl back?" Lin Ge Rui raised an eyebrow and asked, seeing his daughter return so quickly.

"I didn't personally send it back. Some things happened later, and then Ch'en took over the child." Upon hearing this, Lin Yuhsia gently shook her head and answered truthfully.

"Oh, Gen? I see you quite like that little girl. What could make you let her go?"

"Hmm..." This time, Lin Yuhsia didn't answer immediately. After a moment of silence, she turned to her father and said, "Do you remember Talulah? It's about the things related to her."

"Um!?"

Lin Yuhsia's short sentence made Lin Ge Rui's narrowed eyes widen instantly, and a hint of surprise and vigilance flashed in them.

"What's wrong?" Noticing her father's expression, Lin Yuhsia frowned slightly and asked.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ge Rui waved to his daughter and said, "Tell me what happened over there."

Meeting Lin Ge Rui's stern gaze, Lin Yuhsia began to recount what had happened.

Chapter 82 Old Chen and Senti's First Meeting

"..."

After listening to Lin Yuhsia's entire account, a thoughtful look flashed in Lin Ge Rui's eyes.

While his daughter and her younger generation might not know, he knew very well why Talulah had "mysteriously" left Lungmen back then...

Hearing news of the child again after so many years, and having someone come to Lungmen in her name, made Lin Ge Rui wary.

Is Black Serpent plotting something again? Or is it something else entirely?

Although Wei Yenwu had learned of Ursus Koschei's death through special channels and informed him, neither of them believed that the Black Serpent could die so easily...

Therefore, Lin Ge Rui still felt it necessary to be vigilant and pay attention to this sudden situation. Even though he hadn't noticed anything unusual about the child during his brief contact with Griseo earlier...

Of course, while Lin Ge Rui had these thoughts, he only intended to mention them briefly; he had no intention of getting involved. After all, it concerned "Talulah," and it was better to let his uncle, Wei Yenwu, deal with it rather than having an outsider interfere.

Having made up his mind, Lin Ge Rui looked up and met his daughter's questioning gaze, his voice softening as he said, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about something."

"Neither of us needs to get involved in this matter; just leave it to that little girl Ch'en."

"Um."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuhsia felt that things were not as simple as her father had described, but she still nodded slightly to him.

Miss Lin knew this man all too well; if he wanted to hide something, no matter how she asked, she wouldn't get an answer. Instead of wasting time asking, she'd better figure it out herself...

Of course, this matter was left at that. Although Lin Yuhsia was somewhat curious and concerned, she was not at all willing to disobey her father's instructions.

On the other side--

After helping Griseo out of the taxi, Chen immediately let go of her hand and created distance between them.

As for why a certain police officer's "attitude" changed so drastically in such a short time, we have to go back to when they were still in the car.

At that time, the two were having a good conversation, and Griseo was doing her best to answer Chen's questions.

However, that's where the problem lies. Because they got too close, and because the color was most intense inside the taxi, Griseo successfully picked up the color and began spouting nonsense that often embarrassed the color's owners.

In that instant, Chen felt a subtle emotion similar to that he had experienced with Lin Yuhsia and Swire before...

So, after enduring half a day in the car and resolving to correct some of his minor flaws, Chen quickly distanced himself once the car reached its destination.

After this little incident, Officer Chen began to feel grateful that his sister had written such detailed information about Griseo in her first letter... which prevented her from being completely clueless and unsure how to deal with unexpected or special situations.

"Ahem..." Chen gazed at Griseo in the distance, waited a moment, then cleared his throat twice and asked, "Griseo, how are you feeling now? Have you recovered?"

"???)Um..."

Griseo, who had just finished fading the color, nodded her head slightly, her eyes looking a little confused, after hearing Chen's words.

"..."

After watching the little girl nod from a distance, Chen breathed a sigh of relief and walked over.

It's no wonder she reacted so strongly to the little girl's dyeing; it's just that some things are fine when done by oneself, and one doesn't feel awkward about them. But when someone else "imitates" it with a serious little expression, it just feels different...

"Sorry, my reaction was a bit too much just now."

After Chen walked over, he met Griseo's confused little eyes, reached out and gently patted her head, and said apologetically.

"Hmm, it's alright..."

Upon hearing this, Griseo shook her head dismissively and said softly.

"That hotel up ahead should be the one where you're staying, Griseo. Do you remember which room it is?" After hearing Griseo's words, a hint of helplessness flashed in Chen's eyes, and then he looked up at the hotel not far away and asked.

"Yes, I remember... but there's no need." Griseo said, gently shaking her head.

"Um?"

"?) Hmm... This morning when I left, my sister and the others also left. They shouldn't be back yet." Griseo explained calmly in response to Chen's questioning gaze.

"Tsk..."

Griseo's explanation only made things worse; once she did, Chen couldn't help but feel a little annoyed again.

When she first learned about this situation from Lin Yuhsia, she felt that the little girl's "guardian" was somewhat unqualified. Now, seeing it, she realized that it wasn't just somewhat unqualified; it was utterly unqualified!

Although Talulah's letter stated that Griseo's strength was "not bad," ability is ability, but in Chen's view, that is not a reason to let a child run around alone!

"Alright, let's go upstairs and check. If she's really not there, we won't stay here. I'll take you to eat." After calming herself down a bit, Chen said gently to Griseo.

"???)good..."

Griseo knew perfectly well that the hotel room was empty, but since Chen had already gone this far, she couldn't say anything more and could only obediently nod in agreement.

However, despite agreeing, the little girl didn't think she'd have a chance to go back to the hotel, because...

"Oh dear, Griseo, why are you back so early? And who is this woman?"

Just as Chen was pulling the person upstairs, a crisp, somewhat irritating voice suddenly came from behind them, causing them to stop and turn around.

Then, the figure of a girl wearing loose black casual clothes and with two white highlights in her gray hair came into her view.

"... Griseo, is this your... sister?"

Chen didn't directly question the guy in front of him who didn't look like a "good person." Instead, after a brief silence, he turned to look at Griseo.

"Um... this is Senti."

"..."

After receiving a definite answer from Griseo, Chen's expression towards Senti suddenly became somewhat complicated.

"Hey! What kind of look is that?! And who are you? Why are you holding my Griseo's hand like that?!"

Chapter 83: On the matter of both sides feeling that the other is unreasonable.

"Hey! What kind of look is that?! And who are you? Why are you holding my Griseo's hand like that?!"

Senti was in a fairly good mood, exploded after seeing Chen's indescribable expression and said irritably.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Chen frowned slightly, but didn't rush to refute anything. Instead, she stepped forward and shielded Griseo, whom she had been holding hands with, behind her before calmly saying:

"Don't be so harsh, what if you scare the child?"

"...?"

Upon hearing Chen's words, Senti was first taken aback, then gave him a look that said, "What nonsense are you talking about?" and said, "You actually said I'm fierce!? Compared to me, you, a complete stranger, are the one who would scare a child!"

"No, compared to an emotionally unstable guardian like you, I'm much more reliable. Besides, I'm a police superintendent in Lungmen." Facing the already agitated Senti, Chen raised an eyebrow and then retorted with reason and evidence.

"Who's emotionally unstable! I don't see anything reliable about you! Besides, I don't care what kind of police superintendent you are, anyone who kidnaps someone else's child is no good!"

As they were talking, Senti, clearly annoyed, was about to step forward and snatch the person from Chen's hands.

Senti's words immediately darkened Chen's expression. However, she was prepared for his actions. She pulled the bewildered Griseo back a little before coldly snorting, "Hmph, since you brought this up, I'll have to teach you a lesson."

"Griseo, please wait over there for a while so I can have a proper chat with you, my older sister." After speaking to the little one behind her with her face slightly turned to the side, Chen gently released the little hand she had been holding.

To be honest, if Griseo hadn't been there the whole time, Chen wouldn't be as calm as he is now; he would have already started yelling at her face-to-face.

"???)that..."

Upon hearing this, Griseo did not obediently leave. Instead, she looked at the two people in front of her, whose expressions were not good, and wanted to say something to persuade them.

However, before she could finish speaking, Senti Shi's voice rang out, interrupting her.

"Griseo, stand back. Let me deal with this woman!"

"Hmm...???) Okay then."

After Senti's words, Griseo thought for a moment, then obediently stood aside. After all, both parties involved had said so, what could a poor, weak, but adorable child like her say?

Of course, this is only on the surface. The little girl standing to one side was actually already thinking about who to ask for help to end this "conflict." She knew both sides quite well, and it wouldn't be good if things really escalated into a fight...

Just as Griseo was struggling with her dilemma, a light, cheerful voice suddenly rang in her mind, attracting her attention.

"Oh dear, Griseo, things seem quite lively over there. Perfect timing! I happen to have some things to attend to; I'll come over right now and help you resolve this conflict!"

Pardofelis was originally troubled by a small detail about purchasing goods for tonight, suddenly became interested after noticing the lively scene around the little girl.

'Oh... then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Pardofelis.'

Upon hearing Pardofelis's words, Griseo in surprise, then blinked her beautiful eyes gently, putting her worries aside and choosing to quietly watch the show from the sidelines.

At this moment, the advantages of being an individual become apparent; any issues can be discussed and resolved through mutual assistance. However, it would be even better if "one" were not a participant in the event.

"Now that Griseo is a bit further away, I have to have a serious talk with you. As a guardian, you've been utterly incompetent. How could you let such a young child go out alone! You didn't even put shoes on her!"

After seeing Griseo stand at a distance, Chen Cai turned back to look directly at Senti and began to criticize her coldly.

"Huh? Disqualified? What nonsense are you spouting! Griseo perfectly capable of going out alone! And she only doesn't wear shoes because she's not used to them!?" Faced with Chen's criticism, Senti retorted loudly and irritably.

"And what's wrong with you?! I don't even know you, and you're lecturing me like this?!"

"* The Lungmen is thick..."

Upon hearing Senti's comment that something was wrong, Chen's face darkened and he instinctively opened his mouth to speak, but then, as if suddenly remembering something, he swallowed the words he was about to say.

She then glanced discreetly in Griseo's direction and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Gretchen still looked innocent and didn't seem to have heard anything unpleasant.

"You should be glad Griseo was here this time."

"Yes, the two points you mentioned above are indeed Griseo's own wishes. However, she's just a child and doesn't understand. Don't you, as an adult, understand?"

"You just let her do something so dangerous? Although the security in Lungmen is indeed quite good, it doesn't mean that a child is completely safe outside! Isn't a guardian who neglects their duties like this a failure?"

When she spoke again, Chen's words were much cleaner than before, but that was about it. She crossed her arms and coldly refuted Senti's words, word by word.

To be honest, Chen Zhen found the guy in front of him to be unreasonable and extremely unreliable. Even if he was just Griseo's temporary guardian here, he shouldn't be acting like this... Not only did he have a completely laissez-faire attitude, but he also refused to admit his mistakes!

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