Jin Ye's gaze turned cold at her words.
Su Ding felt a bit awkward. She later learned that in her hazy memories, it was Jin Ling who had saved her several times.
"So that's how it was."
Su Ding nodded, wanting to ask about Wen Min's situation, when she heard hurried footsteps descending the stairs.
Jin He, realizing it was his father, quickly went to help him. "Dad, take it slow."
Old Master Jin came downstairs, pushed Jin He aside, and walked excitedly towards Jin Ling.
"Child, is that you... child..."
Old Master Jin stumbled forward to Jin Ling, looking at his grandson. His guilt was overwhelming, and tears welled up instantly. "Child... Grandpa is sorry... whatever resentment you have, take it out on Grandpa..."
Jin Ling's previously cold and hostile expression cracked slightly at this moment.
He felt the tears the old man shed, landing on his hand, feeling somewhat hot.
"Child, don't blame your parents, it's all Grandpa... Grandpa was wrong..."
The old man continued to cry.
Jin He and Zhao Qin, hearing his voice, also felt a pang in their hearts. They walked forward together, comforting the old man, their own tears falling. "Dad..."
"Grandpa, Mom, Dad... please don't cry."
Jin Ling paused, his voice a little stiff, but it was clear he was making an effort to soften it. "The fact that I've returned speaks for itself."
In the past, he had sustained himself with hatred abroad. When he left the family at eighteen, he had unintentionally met the leader of the Dark Night organization.
Under that person, he had risen step by step to his current position.
It wasn't until his master was on his deathbed, asking him to return home to find his parents, that he finally embarked on the road back.
He intended to seek revenge on his heartless grandfather and his parents and brother.
But as he gradually came to understand, he realized that his grandfather had been forced into it back then. Even so, he couldn't accept living alone and struggling abroad for so many years.
He wanted to replace his twin brother, who had a different fate, and take everything he had.
But after truly living as Jin Ye, he felt that this did not bring happiness, nor did he feel any satisfaction from revenge...
Later, Jin Ye captured him.
He had expected Jin Ye to eliminate him for the Jin family's assets, but he hadn't expected Jin Ye to actually want him to come home, and even Su Ding was willing to let him go.
They were truly foolish.
But because of this, Jin Ling became lost; he didn't know the meaning of his return.
During this time, he met Zhang Xiaoya again, and Zhang Xiaoya ended their relationship...
He had always known that this woman was doing it for his mother.
Love made her give up the most precious thing. When he was lonely, Zhang Xiaoya's face would involuntarily come to mind.
He found her and accompanied her with conversations, the first genuine chats.
He started with the cliché, "I have a friend," and told his story. At the end of the story, Zhang Xiaoya told him that family and kinship were the most precious things in the world.
Thus, he decided to give himself a chance.
"Child, thank you..."
Old Master Jin understood Jin Ling's meaning, hugged him excitedly, and cried.
However, this time, his tears were those of release from guilt, tears of joy.
Jin He and Zhao Qin kept wiping their tears beside them. Fortunately, their child did not hate them.
After everyone had calmed down, Jin Ling took the initiative to speak with Jin Ye and Su Ding.
Old Master Jin, Jin He, and Zhao Qin began to busy themselves, preparing a formal welcome ceremony to bring Jin Ling home.
In the study, Jin Ye looked at Jin Ling and said directly, "Thank you."
Jin Ling snorted and said, "This kind of thanks is rather perfunctory."
"What do you want?"
Jin Ye frowned. His impression of this brother was complex.
Jin Ling gave him a half-smile and said, "If you truly welcome me back, why not give me everything that Grandpa and Mom have given you?"
Jin Ye fell silent upon hearing this.
Su Ding frowned, about to speak, when Jin Ye said, "I can."
"What?"
Jin Ling raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Jin Ye said, "I said I can. Tomorrow, I'll give you the shares I hold."
Seeing that Jin Ye didn't seem to be joking, Jin Ling felt a surge of doubt. "If you give me all the shares, you'll have nothing left?"
"Yes, it's time to retire early. You'll have to join the company sooner or later. You've already gained experience using my identity, so I think you can handle it directly," Jin Ye said calmly.
Jin Ling frowned, wanting to say something, then thought about it and sighed.
"You want to retire? Not a chance! You think I'm stupid, trying to dump all the tiresome work on me!"
Jin Ling's words made Jin Ye frown and look at him, not understanding his meaning.
Jin Ling, however, couldn't be bothered to explain. "I don't want anything. Don't expect me to help you work! I called you here to tell you something."
"Wen Min, I assume you already know. The person behind He Qing is her. Last night, I took care of her and her whole gang. I found out this woman has caused you a lot of trouble."
"I suspect she has many other things going on behind the scenes that haven't been uncovered. I can't be bothered to deal with it anymore; it's up to you."
Su Ding immediately asked, "Where is she?"
"On my territory. Do you want to go see her now? However, her child is making my ears hurt, so be prepared," Jin Ling said lazily.
"Child?" Su Ding asked.
"Yes, Wen Min's child."
Since they had news of Wen Min, Jin Ye and Su Ding didn't want to waste any time and followed Jin Ling to where Wen Min was being held.
It was an apartment building that Jin Ling's subordinates had rented.
But as soon as they reached the building, a burly man in black rushed over with a panicked expression and said to Jin Ling, "It's bad, boss, that woman is going to jump!"
Jin Ye and Su Ding's expressions changed.
They looked up simultaneously and saw a distant figure on the top floor of the apartment building, which seemed to be Wen Min.
"What's going on!" Jin Ling asked coldly.
"That child just kept crying. The woman asked us to feed it, but the little thing refused to eat, and cried until its voice was hoarse."
"We saw the woman was anxious, so we took the opportunity to ask her to hand over all the criminal evidence, including Gong Ge's. She refused, and somehow, she suddenly slipped away. Fortunately, we stopped her later, but she still ran upstairs, saying she would commit suicide if they wanted the evidence, she wanted to see Su Ding..."
The man in black explained rapidly, glancing at Su Ding.
Su Ding was also greatly shocked. What did Wen Min want with her?
A hint of killing intent flickered in Jin Ye's eyes.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings! You can't even keep track of one woman! Go back and accept your punishment!"
The man in black immediately acknowledged, regardless of what was said.
Su Ding looked at the swaying figure on the top floor. Thinking of the past grievances between her and Wen Min, she directly headed upstairs.
She wanted to know what Wen Min was trying to do.
"Su Ding!" Jin Ye shouted, following behind, trying to stop her.
"She can't die. All the criminal evidence related to Gong Ge is in her hands. I'll talk to her."