Su Ding held the paternity test report, seeing the clear words: the possibility of no kinship between the two reached 99.99%.
She seemed unable to believe it and specifically asked the doctor again, who confirmed, "Miss Su, these two strands of hair samples have no kinship in the medical sense."
Xiao Xi and Xiao Rui had no blood relation, thus they were not twins.
But they looked so alike…
Su Ding's heart felt an inexpressible heaviness, yet she couldn't explain her current emotions. In fact, when she decided to do the paternity test, her subconscious had already settled on their relationship.
And now, all her speculations were thoroughly overturned.
In the evening, Su Ding arrived at the Star Moon Hotel as scheduled. A waiter led her to a private room where Jin Ye and Xiao Xi were already waiting for her.
"Auntie!"
Seeing her, Jin Xiao Xi rushed over. Su Ding was wearing high heels, and her legs felt weak. The impact sent her staggering backward!
A dry, warm hand firmly gripped her arm, steadying her as she fell into a tall, sturdy chest.
A faint scent of men's cologne entered her nostrils…
Why did this scent feel somewhat familiar?
Before Su Ding could recall where she had smelled it before, a deep, magnetic voice sounded by her ear:
"Stand still."
"Ah, thank you."
Su Ding was supported by her shoulders and steadied herself.
Looking up at the cold, stern man in front of her, the memory of that night five years ago resurfaced in her mind…
His voice, his tone, his facial contours, were all too similar.
However, the paternity test had explained the situation; it wasn't him that night.
She lowered her gaze, her heart still complicated, a faint melancholy clouding her eyes, which made Jin Ye frown.
"Auntie, I'm sorry."
Jin Xiao Xi fidgeted with his small hands, his large, bright obsidian-like eyes wide open, and said weakly.
Su Ding smiled gently, "It's okay."
Pulled to sit at the dining table, she felt a bit awkward seeing Jin Ye's stern and serious handsome face.
Jin Xiao Xi sat properly, looking at his handsome father, then at the beautiful aunt beside him. Recalling the way they had hugged earlier, a phrase came to his mind.
A perfect match.
Jin Ye pressed the call bell for a waiter and handed the ordering iPad to Su Ding, "Take a look, what do you like to eat?"
"Ah, anything is fine for me." Su Ding felt uncomfortable in such a high-end restaurant and quickly pushed it back.
Jin Ye did not take it back, "Order."
A simple word, yet it carried an undeniable authority, the demeanor of someone accustomed to being in charge.
"Auntie, I like the crispy golden rolls here. Can you order them for me?"
The child's tender voice broke Su Ding's awkwardness.
Su Ding smiled, "Okay."
After ordering two desserts for Jin Xiao Xi, she ordered a vegetable dish for herself and handed the iPad back to Jin Ye.
Under the warm light, his slightly rough hands, with their clear veins and lines, were visible.
Jin Ye stared at her hands and frowned.
He had met many upper-class socialites before, and he had never seen a woman's hands as unrefined as hers. They clearly belonged to someone who hadn't been pampered.
Her skin was fair, her fingers slender, yet the palms of her hands bore many deep-seated calluses…
This meant that this woman had not had an easy life before.
A strange, sour feeling welled up in his heart, and his expression darkened.
"Mr. Jin?"
Su Ding called out softly in confusion.
Seeing Jin Ye staring intently at her hands, she awkwardly withdrew her hands.
Her hands were truly unsightly, belonging to a completely different class than this man and child…
Over the years abroad, she had filmed many action sequences.
She didn't even use a stunt double, relying entirely on herself. Old and new injuries gradually accumulated, making her hands dry and rough if not careful.
"What kind of films did you used to make?" Jin Ye took the iPad, lowered his head to order, and asked casually.
"I've worked in all genres – sci-fi, suspense, urban dramas."
As Su Ding spoke, the light fell on her soft, smooth cheeks, emitting an alluring glow. Her delicate and exquisite features were truly handsome and beautiful.
In the entertainment industry, where beauties were abundant, her looks were top-tier.
"Mhm," Jin Ye nodded slightly and instructed the waiter to bring the dishes.
His deep gaze gradually shifted to her face, his eyes darkening slightly, his Adam's apple bobbing, "And now, what are you filming?"
"Auntie is filming 'The Legend of Consort Li,' playing a little maid,"
Before Su Ding could speak, Jin Xiao Xi volunteered the information.
He had seen many beautiful aunts from the entertainment industry come looking for his father before, all wanting to play lead roles, but his father had been indifferent.
However, his attitude towards Aunt Su Ding was completely different.
Although still a bit cold, he was actually asking about Auntie's work! He must be planning to help Aunt Su Ding!
Jin Ye glanced at his son, a little bewildered, "How do you know?"
"I… I heard Auntie mention it last time." Jin Xiao Xi's mind raced, and he then asked, "Dad, are you going to let Auntie play the lead role?"
"Xiao Xi…" Su Ding called out to him awkwardly.
She glanced at Jin Ye nervously and quickly explained, "Mr. Jin, I didn't mean that, I…"
Jin Ye raised his hand, interrupting her stammering words.
Seeing Su Ding's flustered expression, Jin Xiao Xi suddenly felt he had said something wrong.
He looked at Jin Ye again and found his father staring sternly at Auntie.
"Dad…"
"Alright, I know."
Jin Ye picked up his cup, took a sip of tea, and shifted his gaze away from Su Ding.
Su Ding looked at Jin Ye in astonishment, what did that mean?
Seeing Jin Ye lower his head to look at his phone, she slowly relaxed, and her delicate, smooth little hands slipped into her palm.
They gently rubbed the back of her hand, tickling her.
"Auntie…"
She turned her head and saw Jin Xiao Xi looking at her expectantly, his bright eyes filled with joy.
This face, so similar to his daughter Xiao Rui's, had no blood relation.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh again.
From the bottom of her heart, she liked this child named Jin Xiao Xi, liking the way he acted spoiled and clung to her.
Su Ding covered the child's fist with her palm, their small and large fingers intertwining and playing under the table. Although the space was quiet, it was inexplicably filled with a warm feeling.
Soon, there was a knock on the private room door, and the dishes were served one by one.
Su Ding meticulously took care of Xiao Xi as he ate, feeding him a balanced meal of meat and vegetables. The little fellow ate with his cheeks puffed out.
"Xiao Xi, drink some soup, don't choke."
Su Ding gently fed him with a small spoon, a sense of satisfaction blooming in her heart.
Xiao Xi's eyes crinkled happily. His previous cool and imposing demeanor had long vanished miles away.
On the other side, a man sat alone, creating his own world.
Jin Ye ate with elegant posture, remaining silent, watching the two people feeding each other beside him.
"Cough."
He took a sip of water and coughed lightly, finally drawing the attention of the two opposite him.