Chapter 514: Chapter 514

Meanwhile, the car Yuan Min was riding in had arrived at Spring Garden Orphanage.

She was originally supposed to return to Bie Yuan but had received latest news after leaving Boxin that Ye Wanhua had visited the orphanage again and even took away six quilts packed in vacuum bags.

This behavior aroused Yuan Min’s suspicion and further solidified her conjecture.

"She’s still alive, isn’t she?"

Dean Chen, pretending not to understand, asked softly, "Madam Lai, what are you talking about?"

"If you don’t tell the truth, I won’t be polite."

"What would Madam Lai like to hear?"

"When my husband was alive, every time I mentioned the matter of becoming an honorary dean... you came up with all sorts of excuses to sidestep it, refusing to let me take the role. I used to think... you just didn’t want to get involved in all those messy rumors, but I’ve recently realized that wasn’t the case."

"The orphanage is a humble place by nature, Madam Lai has been generous, taking care of us for many years."

Yuan Min scoffed coldly, "Because of Xiao Dan?"

"Xiao Dan... has been dead for decades, why bring up those sad memories?"

"You resent me, look down on me, like those gossiping women outside, thinking I snatched the Leng Family’s nest by taking advantage of my pregnancy." Follow current novels on novel(ꜰ)ire.net

"You worry too much, Madam Lai."

"It seems the dean still hasn’t grasped the situation."

As Dean Chen was just about to reach for her phone, a black-clad bodyguard suddenly barged in.

A flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, "What are you doing?"

"Nothing, just helping you think more clearly."

Then three more bodyguards entered, their tall figures and expressionless faces sending chills down the spine. Two of them each held a child under the age of three, who were obviously oblivious to what was happening.

"Little sister, do you like chocolate?" the first bodyguard asked emotionlessly, his voice mechanical, as he took out a pretty box.

The little girl’s eyes shone, "I like it."

"Don’t just eat... someone else’s things!" the little boy frowned seriously.

"It’s okay, uncle is friends with the dean."

Dean Chen watched the two children, her heart in disarray, unsure of what the bodyguards might do but feeling a strong threat.

"No, you can’t eat that, it’s too sweet!" Dean Chen tried to maintain her composure, smiling as she intervened.

The bodyguard scoffed, then opened the box and slowly extended it towards the little girl, "Come on, little sister, eat, it’s okay."

The little girl blinked, bit her lip, and reached for the chocolate, but Dean Chen suddenly rushed forward and snatched it away.

"What are you trying to do? Don’t hurt the children!" Dean Chen’s voice trembled, a plea in her tone, "They’re only three, they don’t know anything, don’t hurt them."

Yuan Min watched, a cold sneer in her heart.

"Dean Chen, you worry too much." Yuan Min’s voice was icy and stern, "I know you’ve always hated me, but that’s no reason to be cruel. Look at this little girl... how lovely she is! I noticed the last time I was here, she looks so much like Xiao Dan!"

Dean Chen looked at Yuan Min, anger and helplessness flashing in her eyes.

She had been pushed into a corner by Yuan Min’s shameless actions, but she didn’t want to reveal the truth, nor did she want these innocent children to get hurt.

"I think Madam Lai might be misunderstanding." Dean Chen took a deep breath, feigning calm, "How could I possibly hate you, I really don’t understand what you want to hear."

The bodyguards exchanged glances, seemingly dissatisfied with Dean Chen’s response. They looked again at the little girl, a hint of ruthlessness in their eyes.

Just as they were about to leave the office with the little girl, a series of police car sirens suddenly came from outside the orphanage’s main gate.

Then, two police officers burst into the orphanage and quickly made their way to the dean’s office.

The arrival of the police escalated the already tense atmosphere. Holding batons and with a sharp gaze, they were clearly ready to handle any emergency.

Dean Chen looked at them with gratitude but didn’t want to blow things out of proportion.

The Leng Family’s influence in Jin City was not to be underestimated.

"Good day, Dean Chen. We’ve just received a call reporting that a group of people are using their superior numbers to forcibly prevent you from leaving your office. Is there any truth to this?"

Before he could finish speaking, the older police officer saw Madam Lai - sitting leisurely to one side, sipping tea.

His heart skipped a beat, and he inadvertently frowned.

"Officer, there might be some misunderstanding here. No one is controlling me. I was just discussing some... donation matters with Madam Lai."

Upon hearing Dean Chen’s words, Madam Lai sneered to herself, knowing she was scared.

Hmph, it’s good you know your place!

This should’ve been sorted out earlier, what a waste of time.

She knew Dean Chen was deliberately concealing the truth, wanting to protect Ye Wanhua and the children of the orphanage. He felt he couldn’t, and dared not, speak the truth.

The two police officers glanced between the dean and Madam Lai, clearly skeptical of the dean’s statement. Looking around, they noticed the four black-suited bodyguards and the child they were holding. Their alarm bells rang at once, suspecting that something was amiss.

"Dean Chen, are you sure there’s nothing wrong?" a young police officer stepped forward and asked seriously.

The senior officer’s expression was complex, silently praying in his heart: I hope there’s nothing wrong, it’s best if there isn’t, otherwise we’ll have to alert the authorities.

Madam Lai suspected of illegally detaining someone?

The Leng Family’s influence in Jin City was formidable, and the slightest misstep could draw media attention.

Dean Chen smiled faintly, nodding his head, and tried to make his tone sound even more resolute, "Yes, it’s just a misunderstanding, my apologies!"

"Alright then, since Dean Chen says so, we’ll be heading back."

"Take care, and I’m really sorry for the inconvenience!"

"No problem, no problem, it’s what we’re here for."

Despite the young officer’s lingering doubts, he found it difficult to insist in the face of such firmness.

After all, the command center had only received a call from a child, claiming that there were people at the office door not allowing the ’mom dean’ to exit, and they looked fierce.

Maybe it was just a child’s mistake, thinking anyone wearing sunglasses must be a villain.

Sunglasses at night...?

The young police officer scoffed internally.

Meanwhile, the older officer took a couple of steps towards Madam Lai, "Sorry for the disturbance."

"It’s alright, thank you for making the trip."

"No problem, it’s what we’re here for."

Just as the police were about to exit the orphanage, suddenly a little boy dashed over. In his hand, he held a cell phone, and with wide-eyed bewilderment, he asked, "Officer, why didn’t you take the bad people away?"

His large, bell-like eyes seemed as if they could speak.

The older officer: "?"

The young officer: There’s definitely something wrong!

Dean Chen: Sigh, silly child, you shouldn’t have come out, it’s the mom dean’s fault for involving you.

At the office door, Yuan Min frowned.

Her already pale complexion turned gloomy in an instant; she had not expected this barely six-year-old boy to suddenly create such chaos. So, she glared fiercely at Dean Chen.

The four bodyguards were equally shocked: You little rascal, it was you who called the police!

Behind the sunglasses, their gazes turned exceptionally icy.

Then, the young officer turned around with a serious expression and gave the older officer a meaningful look.

He strode over to the little boy, squatted down gently in front of him, and asked softly, "Little friend, was it you who made the emergency call just now?"

Once again, the atmosphere became suffocatingly tense.