24: Chapter 24 Youyou Appears

Given their current situation, trying to sue Hengtian Company for breach of contract was nothing more than wishful thinking.

Instead of wasting time and energy, it was better to finish the software quickly and win this battle.

However, he was still a little worried.

"I think that guy named Bai Yu has a very good relationship with President Bai. Do you think he might cover for this Bai Yu?"

Shen Yan pondered for a few seconds before replying, "That’s something for later. Let’s focus on getting the software done first."

Over the past half a month, he had managed to acquire about fifty thousand yuan in unexpected wealth through ordinary wealth intelligence.

He would have earned even more if the locations provided by the ordinary wealth intelligence weren't sometimes too far for him to reach.

He opened the tycoon system and looked at his personal information panel.

[Host: Shen Yan

Assets: 23500

Wealth Level: D Rank

Daily Intelligence Obtainable: One piece of ordinary intelligence!]

Up to this point, even though his asset level had risen, the number of daily intelligence pieces he could obtain remained at only one ordinary piece.

Shen Yan felt this wasn't sustainable; he needed to find a way to reliably obtain high-level intelligence as soon as possible.

"Ring ring..."

His phone rang. Shen Yan snapped back to attention and swiped to answer.

"Hello, this is Shen Yan."

"Daddy!"

Hearing his daughter’s voice after such a long time, Shen Yan was thrilled, "Youyou!"

On the other end of the line, Youyou cried, "Daddy! I miss you so much, Daddy..."

Hearing her crying, Shen Yan felt immense heartache.

Chen Ling wouldn't let him see their daughter, nor would she let him contact her.

He hadn't seen Youyou for a very long time.

"What’s wrong? Where are you right now?"

Youyou sobbed as she replied, "I’m at home right now, Daddy. Can you come find me?"

Shen Yan found it a bit strange, so he asked Youyou, "What about Mommy? Isn't Mommy with you?"

Youyou was silent for a moment before replying, "Mommy went out."

Shen Yan frowned deeply.

"She left you home alone?!"

"No... Auntie Fang is here too, Daddy. Mommy has been with an uncle lately. Is Mommy going to leave me behind?"

His daughter’s innocent words caused Shen Yan unbearable pain. He took a deep breath and said, "It’s okay, just wait for Daddy. Daddy is coming to pick you up right now!"

Half an hour later, he appeared outside Chen Ling’s villa.

Just as Youyou had said, besides the Nanny and Youyou, no one else was in the villa.

"Daddy!"

Seeing her father after such a long absence, Youyou’s eyes lit up. She dashed over and threw herself into Shen Yan’s arms.

"Daddy! You really came! I missed you so much!"

Shen Yan hugged Youyou tightly, his heart melting like water.

"I missed Youyou too. Where do you want to go play today, Youyou?"

Youyou looked at Shen Yan expectantly.

"Daddy, are you taking me out to play?"

Shen Yan pinched Youyou’s little cheek. "Of course. No matter where you want to go today, Daddy will take you."

Youyou jumped excitedly a few times on the spot, but her expression quickly dimmed.

"But Mommy won't let me go out to play... If I go out, Mommy will get angry."

Shen Yan held Youyou’s small hand tightly, squatted down to meet her eyes, and said firmly, "It’s alright, I will talk to Mommy."

In the end, Youyou couldn't resist the desire to go out and play and left with him.

On the way, Youyou excitedly listed the places she wanted to go.

"Daddy, I want to go to the amusement park today, and I want to eat hamburgers and fries too!"

Shen Yan smiled and nodded, "Okay, and I’ll get you a Coke as well."

Youyou was overjoyed and fidgeted excitedly in the passenger seat.

"By the way, Youyou, you said Mommy often goes out with an uncle recently, is that right?"

Youyou quieted down.

"Mhm. Everyone says that uncle is going to be my new daddy. Daddy, is that true?"

Shen Yan pursed his lips, his expression serious.

"No, that won't happen."

A little over ten minutes later, he drove Youyou to the amusement park.

"Do you want to ride the carousel first, or the bumper cars?"

Youyou pointed with her finger, hesitating between choices, and finally picked the carousel.

While buying tickets, Shen Yan’s phone kept ringing; it was Chen Ling calling.

He knew the Nanny must have told Chen Ling that he had taken Youyou out.

Since he had already brought Youyou out, he wouldn't take her back before she had a good time.

So, he chose not to answer.

After playing at the amusement park for over an hour, Youyou was finally tired.

She rubbed her stomach and said, "Daddy, I’m so hungry. I want a hamburger, fries, and a Coke."

Shen Yan smiled and patted her head.

"Okay, I’ll take you to eat right now."

Saying that, he led Youyou to the entrance of the restaurant.

Just as they were about to go in, his phone started ringing again.

Shen Yan glanced at it and saw it was an unknown number. He hesitated for a moment before telling Youyou, "You choose the hamburger you want first, I just need to take this call."

Youyou obediently nodded.

"Okay~"

Walking to the side, Shen Yan answered the phone.

As soon as it connected, curses erupted from the other end.

"Shen Yan! You shameless thing! You actually took Youyou away while I wasn't here!"

Shen Yan’s face turned cold as he replied, "I am Youyou’s father. Even if the court has awarded custody of Youyou to you, I still have visitation rights!"

Chen Ling gritted her teeth and angrily rebuked, "No way! Youyou is my daughter! Look at your situation now—you’re like a muddy Buddha crossing a river, barely able to save yourself—why do you have to drag our mother and daughter down with you?!"

Didn't Chen Ling know why he was like a muddy Buddha crossing a river?

Shen Yan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed the rising emotion.

"I don't want to argue about this with you right now. Youyou told me you’ve been seeing another man recently."

Chen Ling was silent for a few seconds before sneering, "What? We’re divorced, are you still jealous of me?"

Shen Yan was speechless.

"Chen Ling, don't be so self-confident. What I mean is, if you plan to start a new family, then I can take Youyou, and let..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Ling interrupted him.

"You’re dreaming!"

"It is absolutely impossible for me to let Youyou follow you. You are penniless now; Youyou will only suffer if she stays with you."

"Shen Yan, I’m begging you. If you want to die, then die slowly in a corner by yourself. Can you please not drag our mother and daughter down with you?"

Shen Yan let out a cold laugh.

After experiencing so much, he realized the person who most wanted him dead wasn't fate, but Chen Ling.

"Maybe I didn't have the ability before, but I am different now, Chen Ling. Whether you agree or not, I am definitely keeping Youyou!"

After saying that, he abruptly hung up the phone with a snap.