"I didn't say anything, I was just reiterating our resolve to be together," Jin Ye thought for a moment, then lowered his voice, "I don't understand it either, but I think enough time has passed, and the past unpleasantness should be resolved."
Su Ding, however, felt a bit out of sorts and didn't want to interact with Jin's mother.
Seeing Su Ding's attitude, Jin Ye understood. He immediately pinched her cheek and leaned in, "If you don't want to go, we won't. I'll call her tomorrow and explain, it's okay."
He was the one who most wished for his mother and his lover to get along harmoniously.
But if it made one of them unhappy, then there was no need to force them together. The lessons from past events had left a deep impression on him.
"Okay," Su Ding smiled and kissed him back.
As long as she wasn't subjected to unrequited affection, she was content. As for filial piety or approval, perhaps the past her would have cared, but now, she just wanted to maintain a distant relationship.
That was all.
After washing up and undressing, Jin Ye got into bed.
Su Ding naturally snuggled into his arms and said softly, "Tomorrow night, we promised Jia'er we'd go to Xue Zhi Qiao's concert, right? Don't forget."
"I remember, I haven't forgotten."
Jin Ye held her and said in a husky voice, "His contract is with Huang Qi, and his activities will pass through my approval. I just gave him a big gift today."
Su Ding's interest was piqued, "What kind of big gift?"
Seeing Su Ding's interest in Xue Zhi Qiao, Jin Ye immediately felt a pang of jealousy. He squeezed her soft body and said in a low voice, "A foreigner is coming to China to shoot a movie, and Huang Qi is a major investor. The director's reputation and the scale of the funding mean that many artists are vying for roles. Xue Zhi Qiao's agent is also trying to secure a role, and I just decided this morning to cast Xue Zhi Qiao as the male lead." xxs1
Su Ding showed surprise upon hearing this. It was truly a fateful coincidence!
First, there was the encounter with Wilson and Ning Dan Dan, and then with Xiao Yuan and Shao Qing Qing. They were all connected in some way.
She chuckled, "That's indeed a very big gift. Let's see how Xue Zhi Qiao thanks you tomorrow."
"I don't expect him to thank me. As long as he doesn't have any intentions towards you, that would be great," Jin Ye said in a low voice.
Su Ding couldn't help but laugh, "Look at how petty you are. If outsiders heard that the dignified CEO Jin has such a jealous side, they wouldn't even recognize him."
Jin Ye didn't argue. In any case, as long as Xue Zhi Qiao and Xin Jia'er were happy together.
As Su Ding's man, he would offer his blessings and interact with them as friends. Everything would be good. If they were to interact as rivals, then it would be a competition of abilities.
"Sleep, stop thinking about him."
Jin Ye held Su Ding and pressed down on her, his voice becoming even huskier.
Su Ding looked at the man above her, feeling both anticipation and shyness, "Didn't you say we were going to sleep? Why are you climbing on top of me!"
"You," Jin Ye chuckled and worked diligently.
A night of sweet dreams.
Soon it was the next day. Su Ding, as usual, spent the day at the store, making plans and overseeing the renovation. During this time, Bai Ruo Bing called to say that Xie Shan Shan and Guo Tao had officially reconciled.
Xie Shan Shan received the compensation as promised, and her father's condition had also improved.
Everything was moving in a positive direction.
Su Ding was satisfied with the outcome and felt quite good. At least one matter had been resolved.
Until Shao Zheng Gang's call came.
"Xiao Xu, Dad has reflected on yesterday's events. It was Dad's fault..." Shao Zheng Gang's tone was still full of guilt, and he spoke with a subservient demeanor.
Su Ding had always found this irritating, but the familial bond etched in her blood still held a shred of hope for Shao Zheng Gang. However, yesterday's events had almost depleted her meager and impoverished affection for him.
"If you're just going to talk about that, then don't," Su Ding replied indifferently.
"No, Dad wants to apologize to you. Dad didn't expect them to be like this. He wants you to invest in them. They've gone too far..." Seeing Su Ding's attitude, Shao Zheng Gang became anxious and hurried to say.
Su Ding didn't respond and directly hung up the phone.
She rubbed her temples, appearing somewhat weary. Just as she was about to turn to the small bed in the lounge for a short rest, her phone vibrated again.
"Buzzzzz..."
Su Ding instinctively thought it was Shao Zheng Gang and impatiently grabbed her phone. After answering, she said without preamble, "If you have something to say, say it. If not, don't bother me."
As soon as she finished speaking, an even more furious reprimand came from the other end of the line.
It seemed to be a woman's voice, somewhat shrill.
And somewhat familiar.
"Su Ding, no matter what, I'm still your mother-in-law. Have you no manners!"