Mommy, don't be afraid, I'll bring you blind boxes and scam you out of a wealthy family to

The towering buildings of Tan City's CBD cut the rain curtain into different small sections.

As the sky darkened, Wen Li opened her small umbrella, which was covered with mushrooms, and walked along the edge of the crowd.

She had tried her best to keep the rain out of the rabbit doll, but its snow-white fur still got damp, and its ears drooped down in disappointment.

Wen Li was in such a hurry when she left that she didn't put on shoes, and now her short lace socks were soaked with moisture, but she didn't have time to care.

Beep beep... Where are you?

I clearly saw it just now. Pear Baby ran off quickly too.

But why can't I see the baba anymore after moving forward a bit?

The surrounding environment was chaotic, with countless adult legs moving in a crisscross pattern, making it seem like a forest to the cub, which quickly got lost.

She looked up and saw umbrellas opening one after another, completely obscuring the sky.

The wind and rain brought a cacophony of arguments, and standing amidst it all, the milk dumpling felt a sense of bewilderment:

The beeping sound seemed very far away, far away in a place that was impossible to reach;

But in the blink of an eye, that tall figure seemed to be right in front of her again. If she were just a little faster, a little faster, she could rush into that familiar embrace.

She has to think of a way.

"Chirp chirp, Pear wants to open a box—the kind where you can find the 'baba' sound!"

After deducting 100 points, a blue blind box fell into her hand.

[R·Guiding Magic Wand]

With a press of her little hand, the magic wand stretched out, its tip unfurling tiny wings and illuminating colorful lights.

Not only that, it also comes with its own background music: "Balala Energy - Little Fairy Transformation!"

On a cramped, rainy day, this sudden burst of cheerful sound effects felt utterly out of place.

The pedestrian was suddenly drawn to the music coming from beside their feet. Looking down, they saw a little mushroom—no, a little bundle of fluff—with a serious expression, holding a glowing magic wand and muttering incantations:

"Magic wand, oh magic wand, please lead Pear to Baba!"

Wenli turned around in place and it was easy to see that when it faced a certain position, its light was the brightest and its song was the loudest.

So the magic wand became a compass, guiding her through the crowd.

The adults were a little confused by the sudden arrival of this "little fairy" and subconsciously moved to the side.

The polite little ones didn't forget to say thank you: "Thank you, Uncle! Thank you, Auntie!"

The doll rabbit was getting cold from the rain, and she couldn't help but shiver.

The closer she got to the center of the crowd, the more tense the adults' expressions became, and Wen Li's mood gradually changed from excitement to unease.

Before fear could spread, Wen Li felt a surge of joy: she saw Ba Ba's coat!

However, someone suddenly blocked her way.

Wen Li moved the mushroom cap back a little, looked up, and the fear that had just dissipated returned to her body—

It's Aunt Bai!

Wen Li didn't know how she would meet her here, but the slaps that had landed on her body and the dense, persistent pain were still so clear no matter how much time had passed.

At this moment, Bai Ru was utterly dejected.

With Gao Ye's downfall, the wealth and glory she had painstakingly snatched from Wen Shulian vanished into thin air.

For the sake of her unborn child and for the sake of her future, she had no choice but to find a new patron—agreeing to become Zhou Huateng's pawn.

Originally, she was just replacing Wen Guoliang and Chen Xiulan to continue the role, but when she saw this little dumpling who shouldn't have been there, a huge surge of hatred welled up in her heart, and she couldn't suppress it no matter what.

Comparing yourself to others is truly infuriating.

On such a rainy day, she was acting like a crazy woman, pitiful and pathetic. But what about Wen Li?

At home, she was just a burden and a punching bag, but now she has transformed into a little princess cherished by the top wealthy families in Tan City!

Why? Why?!

The intense psychological imbalance made Bai Ru's eyes sharp and urgent.

The point of convergence for all the conflicts is Wen Li, and Wen Li is so young that she is easy to manipulate.

With this bargaining chip in her hand, wouldn't both Zhou Huateng and Duan Hetong have to grovel before her?

"Wen Li, come here." She didn't even bother to pretend to be gentle; her voice was hoarse from the heavy rain, and her eyes were full of hostility.

The little dumpling's fear of her had long been ingrained in her bones. Looking at the outstretched hand, she couldn't tell whether Aunt Bai wanted to pull her or hit her.

Regardless, instinct told her to run—get out of here! She couldn't let Aunt Bai catch her!

The magic wand clattered into the muddy water, but Wen Li didn't care about it anymore. She hurriedly turned her small body around and, stepping on her wet socks, searched for an escape route.

The onlookers were still craning their necks to see the troublemakers, but only a few noticed a pregnant woman, soaked in the rain, anxiously trying to pull a child away.

Just then, a sudden change occurred!

The ground was already wet, and Bai Ru, in her haste and wearing ill-fitting shoes, slipped just as she reached for Wen Li's shoulder—

Her body swayed violently twice and fell forward!

The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground was particularly muffled amidst the rain.

The loudspeaker in the lobby not far away was still mechanically reminding people to "be careful of the slippery floor".

"Someone has fallen—Oh my god, she's pregnant!"

"Help! Something's happened! Call an ambulance!"

The sharp screams were like a bomb, instantly shattering the crowd of onlookers into pieces.

Countless cameras turned and aimed at the ground.

At this moment, Xiao Wenli was completely terrified.

She had no idea when Aunt Bai fell, but everyone around her was shouting.

The torrential rain pounded against the umbrella, and she turned pale with fright. She looked helplessly at the adults in disarray, clutching her rabbit doll tightly to her chest as if it were her only lifeline.

Soon, the gazes that were directed at Bai Ru gradually shifted to Wen Li.

"Is this the child?"

"Yes, I saw it all. That pregnant woman went to pull her."

"Could she have pushed him?"

"She's so young, it can't be."

"What's wrong with being a child? Human nature is inherently evil; some children are just devils..."

The adults all pointed their fingers at Wen Li, as if she had done something utterly heinous.

She could tell that they thought she was the one who pushed Aunt Bai, and they were all blaming her.

"Pear Baby doesn't have..."

Tears welled up in the milk dumpling's eyes, but her soft explanation was instantly drowned out by the loud noise and no one heard her.

The visuals presented in the live stream were quite impactful:

On one side was a well-dressed heiress, standing unharmed to the side, even having time to hug a doll;

On one side was a frail pregnant woman, soaked to the bone, clutching her belly and wailing in pain, her body a mixture of rainwater, mud, and even blood.

The audience, without any prior requirements, quickly lined up:

What's going on? Did a child push a pregnant woman over?

[The kids from wealthy families are different; they're watching the play so cleanly.]

The pregnant woman is so pitiful; I hope the baby is okay. [praying]

[@Tan City Police Department, aren't you going to do anything about this?]

Even if she didn't push him, why did she run? If she hadn't run, no one would have chased after her.

A crowd surged forward.

Countless umbrellas opened overhead, stretching into a dark wall that trapped the young children inside.

No one really cared about the shivering baby; they just excitedly shoved cameras in her face, judging her with all sorts of looks.

The little umbrella that the milk ball can barely hold is about to fall; the world is teetering on the brink of collapse.

Feelings of grievance and panic gripped her small body, but she had nowhere to hide and stood alone in the center of the downpour.

-

Duan Hetong was negotiating with the group's public relations department, while the relentless downpour urged him on and kept him on alert.

Just then, a gray figure pushed through the crowd and strode toward him.

For the first time, a distinct solemnity appeared on Pei Ji's face, which was usually devoid of emotion.

"Brother Tong—"

He had just opened his mouth when Duan Hetong's phone rang.

The caller was the nanny.

Duan Hetong frowned.

This nanny was someone he left at the apartment to take care of Wenli full-time. Her sudden phone call must be related to the little one.

He raised his hand to signal Pei Ji to wait a moment.

Unexpectedly, Pei Ji pressed down on his wrist: "What I have to say is more important."

Duan Hetong didn't think he could compare to Wen Li, and had already pressed the answer button.

The nanny rushed out, her voice trembling with panic and tears: "Young Master! Something terrible has happened! Young Miss is missing—"

The last three words she uttered completely overlapped with the second half of Pei Ji's sentence, "The little princess is missing."

Almost at the same moment, a faint, childlike voice also entered his hearing:

"Li Bao didn't push the auntie..."

Duan Hetong suddenly looked up.

Amidst the bustling crowd, a small mushroom-shaped umbrella was surrounded by cameras, swaying helplessly before finally falling into the rain.