Jin Ye frowned slightly and shook his head.
"Still picky," Su Ding snorted, "Take it quickly, don't be silly, you'll be hungry again tonight."
Jin Ye thought for a moment and knew she had a point.
He finally accepted Su Ding's kindness.
After eating, the two sat on the beach, gazing at the vast ocean before them, feeling the sea breeze whistling past, it felt like eloping to the ends of the earth.
"Remember the first time I took you out? It was also by the sea."
Jin Ye's deep voice was exceptionally pleasing to the ear, carrying an invisible sense of mystery and depth.
Su Ding also recalled past events. That time, he had taken her to a coastal city near Jiangcheng, where they saw the sea, participated in a knowledge competition, and that night, she had gotten her period...
The bits and pieces of memories brought a touch of emotion to both their faces.
"I'm full."
Su Ding didn't continue the memories and got up to leave.
Jin Ye looked at her retreating figure and furrowed his brows. He never imagined they would reach this point, things had changed.
...
The next day, Jin Xiaoxi met the person Jin Xiao had assigned to him.
He led four people into his father's study and said sternly, "Four uncles, I hope you can catch Liang Fan of Haiyu Group and help me ask some questions."
Then, he handed them the pre-printed itinerary.
"This is Liang Fan's itinerary information, which clearly marks where he will be at what time. I believe this will help you."
The man leading them looked at the child before him but inexplicably felt a sense of obedience.
He nodded and asked, "Bring him back here, or..."
"No, you arrange it yourselves. What I want to know is the truth. You must find out the truth, no matter what methods you use."
Jin Xiaoxi clasped his hands behind his back, his cold eyes raised, and he said word by word, "Regarding the yacht party, what exactly was his conspiracy with Tang Yiyi? I want to know everything, and when you find out, give me the recording and continue to follow him."
"Okay, no problem," the man nodded.
"Don't tell Grandpa Xiao what I asked you to do, can you do that?" Jin Xiaoxi continued.
The man immediately nodded, "Young Master, please rest assured, the Chairman instructed us that your matters do not need to be reported to him."
Jin Xiaoxi knew that Grandpa Xiao would keep his word.
This was Grandpa Xiao's trust in him.
"Alright, you can go now."
After dismissing them, Jin Xiaoxi tidied up and followed Jin Xiao to search at sea.
By evening, he received the video of Liang Fan being interrogated and revealing the truth. In the video, Liang Fan was crying uncontrollably, confessing the truth of what happened.
After watching it, Jin Xiaoxi's eyes were filled with burning anger, and his fists were clenched tightly.
Tang Yiyi had used such despicable means to frame his mother and cause her to fall into the sea. She was truly detestable!
Tonight, he would expose her true face!
Upon returning home, Tang Yiyi and Jin Miaomiao were watching television on the sofa, looking like loving sisters. The elder Mr. Jin was playing chess with the housekeeper in the tea room.
"Xiaoxi is back?" Tang Yiyi greeted him gently.
Jin Xiaoxi gave her a deep look and didn't reply, instead looking at Jin Miaomiao, "Aunt, are you feeling better?"
Jin Miaomiao was even more flattered. Her gaze towards Jin Xiaoxi also softened, "Much better, thank you Xiaoxi. You must be tired after being out all day."
"Mm, it's fine."
Jin Xiaoxi voluntarily sat beside Jin Miaomiao, "Aunt, I remember you like seafood. I specially asked someone to get it for you, you can taste it tonight."
"Ah, Xiaoxi, you're so good!"
Jin Miaomiao felt as if she were dreaming. She was unaccustomed to Xiaoxi being like this.
Had the curse been lifted now that her cousin was not around?
If her cousin could return safely, then everything would be even more perfect.
"Miaomiao, look how sensible Xiaoxi is becoming, he even knows to bring you seafood when he goes out."
Tang Yiyi teased from the side, trying to maintain a gentle expression, but her heart grew more alert. How could this child seem more and more inscrutable?
Especially the way he looked at her.
His eyes were filled with coldness and a sharp gaze that seemed to see through everything, making her feel as if she had nowhere to hide.
Jin Miaomiao also nodded, saying with relief, "Yes, Xiaoxi is so sensible, Aunt really thanks Xiaoxi."
Jin Xiaoxi smiled obediently and continued, "Aunt Tang, guess what else I prepared?"
"What is it?" Tang Yiyi asked softly.
Looking at Jin Xiaoxi's seemingly cute smile, she inexplicably felt uneasy, as if something bad was about to happen.
Jin Xiaoxi stared at her intently, his face smiling, but the smile hid a sharp hatred.
"You'll know in a moment."
Jin Miaomiao didn't notice the shift in their atmosphere and smiled, "Wow, you've even prepared a surprise for Aunt Yiyi, Xiaoxi is really different now."
Jin Xiaoxi remained noncommittal and gave a faint smile.
Tang Yiyi, however, felt increasingly uneasy and smiled more forcedly, "I'm really curious."
Before long, it was time for dinner.
Jin Miaomiao's previously haggard face bloomed with a smile upon smelling the delicious seafood.
More than that, her nephew's attitude towards her had improved.
"Grandpa, Dad, this is the seafood Xiaoxi brought for me," she said happily.
Jin Xiao smiled and said, "Yes, during these days at sea, I didn't even think of it. It was Xiaoxi who said he would bring you seafood back."
Jin Miaomiao's gaze towards Xiaoxi became even softer.
At this moment, Jin Xiaoxi looked up and said to everyone, "Great-grandpa, Grandpa Xiao, Aunt, I just saw a video and would like to show it to you."
Everyone was a little puzzled.
Old Master Jin asked kindly, "Xiaoxi, what video is it?"
"You'll see it soon."
Jin Xiaoxi turned on the projector, connected it to his phone, and the video quickly began to play.
In the video, Liang Fan faced the camera, crying profusely, accusing, "It was all Tang Yiyi, that woman told me to do it! I don't know who that woman is at all. Tang Yiyi contacted me a few days ago and sent me her changing video!"
At the dining table, Tang Yiyi's expression changed drastically, and everyone's eyes focused on her face.
She shook her head in panic, "No, it's not..."