chapter 6 This is... Andrew Li's daughter

Zui Xian Ju is a renowned private restaurant in Hai City, known for its attentive service and a wide range of delicious dishes. It is exclusively open for reservation to high-end clients, and booking needs to be made at least a month in advance. Ava Xi had to use her connections to secure a reservation just yesterday. The restaurant's interior is tastefully decorated, with screens separating each table, small wooden doors in front, and an open ceiling. During dinner, the hanging lamps above create an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of an ancient moonlit gathering. They entered the restaurant and took their seats at a round table. Soon, the waitstaff brought the dishes to the table. Ja Jiang, worried that the little girl beside her wouldn't feel comfortable, kept her attention on her, occasionally helping her with the food and wiping her mouth. Hale and Harlan sat on her other side and found the little sister's chubby cheeks endearing, eagerly peeling shrimp for her. The conversation at the neighboring table caught their attention. Someone mentioned, "Have you heard? The young princess from the Li family is missing. The Li family has deployed a large number of people and practically turned Hai City upside down in search, but they haven't found her!" At the mention of Andrew Li's name, Ja Jiang unconsciously slowed her movements, becoming distracted. The discussion from the adjacent table continued, "Could it be a kidnapping? The kidnapper must be very audacious. That little princess, even though she's mute, is the apple of Andrew Li's eye. He dotes on her to no end. Whoever dared to harm her must have a death wish…" "Dumb?" Ja Jiang's eyes showed a trace of suspicion, and she completely stopped her actions. The young princess Andrew Li cherished so much was mute. The little girl she found hadn't spoken a word. The little girl's demeanor and attire were fitting for someone from the Li family's status. Moreover, the voice of the man on the phone earlier... Thinking of this, Ja Jiang forcefully suppressed her shock and glanced at the child sitting on her left. The little girl seemed to sense something and met her gaze, her big eyes filled with confusion. Their eyes locked, and Ja Jiang felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck her. "Could this little girl be Andrew Li's daughter?" Ava Xi also stopped eating, focusing her gaze on the little girl for a few seconds. Her heart sank, and she tried to reassure herself, "It can't be that coincidental, right?" As Ja Jiang's closest friend, Ava Xi was well aware of everything that had happened six years ago. The little girl looked to be about five or six years old, similar in age to Hale and Harlan. If she was indeed Andrew Li's daughter, it could only mean that after her divorce from Andrew Li, that man had quickly fathered another child with his new partner. Just like that, without hesitation? Ava Xi was just thinking about it, feeling pity for her friend. Ja Jiang, unaware of Ava Xi's thoughts, was increasingly convinced that this was Andrew Li's daughter. After a moment of contemplation, she took out her phone and pushed it toward Ava Xi. "You hold my phone. Say that you made the call later. I'll take Hale and Harlan to the parking lot and wait for you." Ava Xi understood and nodded. Ja Jiang glanced at the little girl, who was still oblivious to the situation, and couldn't bring herself to be heartless. "Take care of this little girl for me." After these words, she turned and addressed her two sons. "Let's go." Hale and Harlan didn't ask further questions and obediently got up to follow her. As they passed by the little girl, Ja Jiang's hem was tugged by a small hand. Ja Jiang, her eyes filled with complex emotions, turned to look at her. The little girl held onto her hem tightly, her big eyes filled with panic. Seeing the pitiful look on her face, Ja Jiang couldn't help but soften her heart. Regardless of what had happened between her and Andrew Li, the child was innocent. In the end, Ja Jiang reassured her with a few words. "Auntie has to go for now. This auntie will take care of you. Be good and wait here. Your daddy will be here soon." After saying that, she reluctantly pushed aside the little girl's hand and walked away from the private room, not daring to look back. At the same time, Ava Xi hastily had the extra sets of utensils removed. Not long after the waitstaff cleared the table, someone pushed open the wooden door. A group of well-dressed bodyguards formed two lines, leaving a passage in the middle. Ava Xi straightened her posture when she saw this formation, trying to appear composed as she looked at the entrance. Then, Andrew Li entered the restaurant, his expression stern, taking large strides from the outside.