Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Chen Bao Discovers Chengcheng Calling Doudou a Bastard Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Chen Bao Discovers Chengcheng Calling Doudou a Bastard Chen Bao suddenly felt something was off.

Doudou nervously glanced left and right, confirming no one was paying attention, before she secretly gestured,
“Actually, because Brother Chengcheng hasn’t seen Mommy and Grandma recently, his temper isn’t that good. He often gets angry and scolds me. Recently, I’ve been scared to be alone with him!”

Chengcheng not seeing Shen Jiangqing and Su Huimiao wasn’t Doudou’s fault; it was entirely their own doing, so why did he take it out on Doudou?

“What did he scold you for?”

“Brother Chen Bao, you really shouldn’t hear it.”

Those words, Doudou still felt hurt thinking about them, and guessed that Brother Chen Bao would feel uncomfortable hearing them too.

Chen Bao frowned and pressed on, “What exactly did he say?”

“He… he called me a… a bastard…”

Doudou, cornered with questions, had no choice but to reveal it.

She didn’t know what she had done wrong, but being treated like this by her own brother truly hurt her.

Chen Bao was stunned after hearing this.

In this world, which brother would scold his sister like that?

Just like Ningning was his treasure, he couldn’t even bear to speak harshly to her, let alone scold her!

And doesn’t this also indirectly scold himself?

“He also said I don’t deserve to stay here, called me a heartless wretch, and sometimes he even chokes me…”

As she spoke, Doudou rolled up her sleeve, revealing several bruises on her arm.

Chen Bao was horrified, and his face drastically darkened. Was this still his brother?

Could it be…
They aren’t really related?

From what he remembered, Chengcheng never seemed to like Doudou much, and Shen Jiangqing wasn’t very fond of her either.

He had always thought it was because of the preference for males over females, but to scold her as a bastard seemed excessive?

“Brother Chen Bao, what’s wrong?”

Seeing him lost in thought, Doudou couldn’t help asking.

Chen Bao’s emotions became nuanced, and after thinking for a bit, he lowered his voice and said, “Doudou, are you and Chengcheng really twins?”

Doudou blinked her large eyes in confusion. If they weren’t twins, what else could they be?

“Forget it.” Seeing Doudou’s innocent and cute demeanor, Chen Bao felt he shouldn’t drag her into this. Changing the topic, he leaned closer to her ear and said, “If Chengcheng bullies you again, just collect evidence, like this…”
After hearing the plan, Doudou felt a bit scared, “Is this really a good idea?”

“But you haven’t done anything wrong, why should you keep being bullied? Besides, you’re his daughter just as much as he’s your father, you are equals, and he doesn’t have the right!”

Doudou seemed contemplative.

After dinner, Li Lingyang took Chen Hua and Chen Bao away from the old house.

Old Madam Li and the old housekeeper went for a walk in the backyard.

In the living room, only Doudou and Chengcheng were left.

Chengcheng, increasingly displeased by her presence, scolded without air, “Stinking Doudou, didn’t I tell you to charm Daddy and Great Grandma during meals and say nice things about Mommy? Why didn’t you do that just now?”

Doudou bit her lower lip, remaining unresponsive.

Chengcheng grew angrier and kicked her foot, “Hey, you bastard, are you deaf when I talk to you?”

Remembering what Chen Bao said, Doudou covertly activated the recording function on her phone watch, stood up, and gestured with her hands.

“Stop bullying me, or else I’ll tell Daddy and Grandma?”

“You, growing some nerve? Besides, do you think they would believe a dumb mute like you?”

Even if Doudou dared to complain, he had a hundred ways to twist the situation.

“You better not push me too far… because I’m not easy to mess with!”

Doudou glared at him, suddenly feeling a surge of courage. She stomped on his foot hard, then ran away.

Chengcheng gasped in pain, unable to help inhaling a breath of cool air.

This mutt, when did she become so bold as to fight back now?

He was just about to chase after her, but right at that moment, his phone watch vibrated, signaling a message from Shen Jiangqing.

“Chengcheng, Mommy needs your help…”

…

As the first lights of evening lit up, the entirety of Imperial City was shrouded in a dim lightscape.

Sitting in this Rolls-Royce, Chen Hua couldn’t contain her excitement…

In her life, she had never before ridden in such a luxurious car.

If it weren’t for Li Lingyang and Chen Bao’s presence, she really wanted to go on a photo spree!

“Mr. Li, who’s meant to sit in the front passenger seat?” Chen Hua asked, curiously eyeing the fancy interior.

She had actually wanted to sit there, but Li Lingyang had refused.

Li Lingyang coldly glanced at her, “The passenger seat in a man’s car is naturally reserved for his beloved. Why, didn’t you check my information before inquiring about Chen Bao’s identity?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Hua’s pupils shrank and her face displayed embarrassment.

Chen Bao, witnessing this scene, revealed a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

At least that scumbag of a father showed some manliness!

Moments later, the vehicle stopped at Junyue Mansion.

After saying goodbye, Chen Bao opened the car door and walked into the building.

Li Lingyang stood in front of the car, lit a cigarette, and his gaze accurately locked onto Ning Yichu’s house window.

He really wanted to go see her, but recalling Ning Yichu’s current attitude towards him, he forcibly restrained himself.

He must find a way to unlock her heart…

…

“I’m back!” As soon as Chen Bao entered, he couldn’t help but exclaim with joy.

Ning Yichu and Ningning were watching TV in the living room and immediately ran over upon hearing him.

“Sweetie, did Li Lingyang ask you anything today?”

Before Chen Bao could speak, Ningning was the first to say, “Mommy, don’t you know how smart brother is? Even if that scumbag father asked, he surely could cleverly handle it!”

Chen Bao, amused by his sister’s praise, slightly curled his lips, “Scumbag dad didn’t ask me anything, just talked about Ningning and me… uh, about dating! I managed to handle it.”

Ningning, thinking of the instigator of this topic, couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty and stuck out her tongue.

“By the way, Mommy, something else happened at the old house today!” Chen Bao continued, “Zhuo Chen’s mother appeared!”

Upon hearing this, Ning Yichu visibly paused, then narrowed her eyes, “Are you talking about the woman who abandoned Zhuo Chen at the orphanage doorstep years ago? She hasn’t shown up all these years, right?”

Chen Bao thought for a moment, “I don’t know, but there are many suspicious things about that woman. She claims to care about Zhuo Chen, frequently visiting him, but actually knows nothing; otherwise, she couldn’t have been unaware of the true Zhuo Chen’s death.”

Ning Yichu quickly grasped her son’s implication.

That woman had disappeared after leaving behind a Jade Pendant all those years ago; how could she suddenly show up?

The woman in front of them… is most likely a fake!

But such matters could be easily verified through a paternity test.

She daringly risked Li Lingyang’s revenge to impersonate someone; did she have too much courage, or was there some power backing her?