“You all sit down and rest first. I’ll go up on stage and say a few words.”
Ouyang Zhenfeng said kindly to them, then was led to the stage by the butler.
Ouyang Kai, on the other hand, pointed in a direction and said to Jin Ye and Su Ding, “Ding Ding, Jin Ye, you can sit at that table, right?”
Su Ding followed the direction of his finger and her eyes suddenly widened.
Jin Ye also revealed a look of surprise, then looked at Ouyang Kai, “Uncle, they…”
Sitting at that table were none other than Grandpa and Jin Xiao, Jin Miaomiao.
Weren’t they supposed to be in the Southern Territory? How did they end up on Lijing Island…
“My niece is officially recognized by her ancestors today, so I’ve invited relatives to join in the festivities. You go entertain them, I have other matters to attend to.”
Ouyang Kai said with a smile, then instructed a servant to look after them before leaving.
Jin Ye and Su Ding walked towards that table.
“Cousin, Cousin-in-law.” Jin Miaomiao stood up when she saw them.
Facing Su Ding, she still felt a little uneasy and nervous, even though Su Ding had said she forgave her.
Su Ding nodded at her, not enthusiastically, but not coldly either.
It was like meeting acquaintances who were not familiar with each other.
A warm current seemed to flow into Jin Miaomiao’s heart, and she smiled at Su Ding.
“Grandpa, Uncle.” Jin Ye went over to greet them, “Why have you come here?”
“Fort Master Ouyang personally invited us to attend Xiao Ding’s banquet. It’s good for both families to meet, as there will be interactions in the future.”
Old Master Jin said with a smile, ushering everyone to sit down.
Jin Ye and Su Ding greeted Yin Xue’s side, then took their seats.
As the family had not seen each other for so long, and had even gone through so many dangerous events, there were naturally many things to say upon finally meeting.
Su Ding also gradually felt that the Jin family’s attitude towards her had been completely accepted.
Firstly, it was Jin Ye’s clear affection and respect for her. Secondly, without someone like Tang Yiyi stirring up trouble in between, the relationship between both sides had developed very harmoniously.
However…
What was Uncle doing?
At this moment, the Ouyang Fort Master on stage, after exchanging pleasantries with the guests, began to introduce his granddaughter Su Ding.
Then he invited Su Ding, her husband, and Ouyang Kai onto the stage.
Su Ding was a little nervous to be suddenly called out. Jin Ye took her hand, “Let’s go.”
She looked at Jin Ye’s resolute gaze and touched the pendant her mother had left her on her neck.
Her heart gradually grew firm.
This not only represented her maternal grandfather’s acceptance of her, but also announced her mother’s identity in front of everyone.
Her mother’s spirit in heaven should be very comforted.
Jin Ye led Su Ding onto the stage, under everyone’s gaze.
Ouyang Kai also jumped onto the stage from somewhere, winking at Su Ding and the others.
However, Su Ding keenly felt that her Uncle Ouyang Kai was a bit out of breath, and she didn’t know what he had been doing earlier.
Although his face was smiling, she could still see a hint of worry hidden in his eyes.
“This is my granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Su Ding and Jin Ye.”
Fort Master Ouyang introduced them word by word, his expression as usual.
Then he pointed to the table where Old Master Jin was seated, “I have also invited our relatives, so that the two families can formally get to know each other.”
Old Master Jin smiled and nodded at Fort Master Ouyang.
As people who had reached their age and status, he naturally understood the other meaning behind inviting their family,
which was to let them witness the financial strength of Lijing Island.
With Su Ding backed by Lijing Island, supported by Fort Master Ouyang and Ouyang Kai, she was also the little princess of the entire Lijing Island.
With similar family backgrounds, there was no question of who was stronger or weaker.
The Jin family would no longer be allowed to bully Su Ding, their daughter-in-law. If they did, Lijing Island would not stand idly by.
The eyes of the two elders met in the air, as if reaching some kind of agreement.
After Ouyang Zhenfeng finished his introduction, the guests below continuously cheered.
“So our little princess of Lijing Island is this beautiful.”
“Her son-in-law is also so handsome. They are truly a good match.”
Fort Master Ouyang’s serious face showed a hint of a smile, and he looked at Su Ding with relief.
Su Ding took the microphone and said a few words.
Her gentle voice and beautiful appearance instantly captured the hearts of the audience.
The scene here was also live-streamed to the plaza outside Huangtian Fort.
An elderly man and woman watched Su Ding and Jin Ye on the screen, stunned.
“Isn’t this the girl from our house last time?”
“They are actually the Fort Master’s granddaughter and grandson-in-law?”
The two of them looked a bit bewildered, and only now belatedly realized the other party’s identity. No wonder someone had come to their house to send gifts some time ago, they hadn’t said why.
It turned out they had helped the Fort Master’s granddaughter.
Inside Huangtian Fort.
The atmosphere in the venue became lively, and the Ouyang family members were all smiles.
Suddenly, a gunshot broke the silence of the sky.
Everyone’s faces instantly changed.
What happened?