Su Ding returned home and saw Wang Siwei playing with Xiao Xi and the others. Seeing that everything seemed normal, she finally felt relieved.
“Auntie, I told my mom about the man who kidnapped me, but she doesn’t believe me.”
Wang Siwei put down the toy in his hand and walked over, saying.
His little face was calm, as if he were talking about someone else’s affairs, but the hurt in his eyes could not be hidden at all.
Su Ding sighed inwardly, patted Wang Siwei’s hair, and said, “She… might have her own considerations. Siwei, don’t think too much about it, and be careful in the future.”
She was still reluctant to speak ill of Xu Rong in front of Siwei.
When a mother is not good to her child, the child is the most aware of it. If the child doesn’t say anything, it’s also a way of protecting themselves.
Wang Siwei nodded, “Auntie, I’m fine. I knew she would be like this a long time ago.”
He smiled, turned, and ran back to play with Xiao Xi and the others.
Su Ding shook her head as she watched his resilient back.
She hadn’t expected his family to be in such a state after Wang Yan’s death.
Back in her room, Su Ding called Jin Ye to tell him about today’s events. Jin Ye also found Xu Rong’s behavior incomprehensible. Why didn’t she believe her own child, but rather a man?
However, this also confirmed that Wang Siwei’s choice was not wrong.
“Xu Rong will eventually erase the last bit of affection Wang Siwei has for her. Forget it, you don’t need to think about it so much. Respect and support his decision.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Su Ding then asked Jin Ye about his work situation over there, and later they chatted about other things.
Su Ding learned on the phone that Zhao Qin had just finished talking to Jin Ye before she called, complaining about her argument and cold war with Jin Fu.
Zhao Qin’s marital relationship with Jin He was already tense because of Su Ding’s affairs.
Moreover, after Shao Chunrong went to the Jin family yesterday and was severely humiliated by Zhao Qin, Zhao Qin seized this handle and loudly accused Su Ding of scheming in front of Jin He. Jin He didn’t want to continue the conversation, but Zhao Qin felt even more that her husband was brainlessly biased towards Su Ding, which made her feel even worse.
He Qing moving into the Jin family was also a catalyst for the strained relationship.
Zhao Qin, domestically, unilaterally imposed a cold war on Jin He. During her conversations with her good friend He Qing, she made sarcastic remarks that alluded to Jin He, which completely drove Jin He into the study. Zhao Qin became even more agitated.
She kept sobbing, “Your father must have other intentions now. He used to listen to me, but now… *sob sob*… Xiao Ye, look at how badly my parents have fallen out because of you as a daughter-in-law. Can’t you listen to your mother and break up with that woman?”
These words successfully gave Jin Ye a headache. He perfunctorily comforted her for a few sentences and hung up.
Hearing this, Su Ding felt a sense of melancholy.
She just didn’t understand why Zhao Qin had such strong hostility towards her. Not only did she claim the previous kidnapping incident was her plan, but she also kept bad-mouthing her in front of the Jin family. What kind of grudge was this?
But it didn’t matter. Her husband supported her, and her father-in-law was reasonable. She considered herself to be relatively fortunate.
“You don’t need to worry about these things. My father and I will try to persuade them.”
Jin Ye said in a deep voice. He wasn’t saying this to pressure Su Ding, but because he felt stifled and wanted to share his feelings with her.
Su Ding didn’t say anything, just asked him to take care of himself outside and that they would discuss everything when he got home.
They chatted for a while longer before hanging up.
Su Ding read her script for a while and prepared to sleep when her phone suddenly pushed entertainment news.
Clicking on it, she realized that the drama she was in had begun its promotion. The exquisite promotional video looked very popular, and netizens were quite excited.
Su Ding was just glad that she was participating in this drama. Her makeup and the veil provided enough mystery, so she shouldn’t be exposed.
She briefly scrolled through a couple of news items before falling asleep.
Meanwhile, at the Jin residence.
Zhao Qin had another argument with Jin He and fell asleep in tears.
In the study, Jin He rubbed his temples tiredly. His handsome features looked slightly weathered. He paced around the room in his pajamas.
He was thinking about how to ease the relationship with his wife.
In fact, he truly couldn’t understand his wife’s stubborn point. Every communication between them ended in vain.
Regarding the kidnapping incident, he had repeatedly contacted the police to investigate.
However, the police said that no favorable clues could be found regarding the previous kidnapping. They only stated that this kidnapping was premeditated and no flaws were revealed.
Therefore, solving the case would still take time.
As for Su Ding, the police had also investigated her discreetly but found no connection between her and the kidnapping.
Jin He was too tired. He sighed deeply.
He didn’t know how long this endless mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflict would last. It was impossible to kick Su Ding out of the house unless they didn’t want Jin Ye as their son. Moreover, Su Ding might simply be an innocent person.
Just then, a phone call came in.
Jin He took his phone from the desk and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw the caller ID.
Why would his father call so late?
He quickly answered and said into the phone, “Father.”
“Xiao He, how have you been recently?” came the voice of Old Master Jin from the other end of the phone.
“I’m doing well, Father. How about you?”
Jin He smiled and sat on the sofa to take the call.
Old Master Jin said, “I’m the same as always. You’re still up so late, are you working overtime?”
“Yes, in the study.” Jin He’s voice sounded a bit weary.
“The study? Did you argue with Xiao Qin?”
Old Master Jin heard the unusual tone in Jin He’s voice and asked with doubt.
Jin He replied, “…Yes, we had some minor disagreements. She is very dissatisfied with Su Ding, always thinking Su Ding will harm her. We argued a bit.”
Jin He felt it was somewhat embarrassing to talk about his marital issues in front of his father, but since it was a family matter, there was no harm in telling his father.
Old Master Jin obviously hadn’t expected his son and daughter-in-law to argue because of Su Ding. He frowned. He remembered that he had also been prejudiced against Su Ding at first, but as it turned out, Su Ding was a good girl.
“Why is Xiao Qin dissatisfied with Su Ding? I think Su Ding is quite good.”
“This, perhaps she dislikes Su Ding’s family background.”
Jin He didn’t mention the previous kidnapping incident. It was too far from the Southern Territory, and there was no need to mention such things to worry the elders.
“Dislikes Su Ding’s family background? Her family…? Didn’t she tell you?”
Old Master Jin exclaimed, his tone expressing disbelief.
Jin He replied, “Tell me what?”
“Her family… is very wealthy. No less than our Jin family. I remember I mentioned it to you before, did you forget?” Old Master Jin said.
“Su Ding is richer than the Jin family?”
Jin He was stunned. He vaguely remembered his father mentioning it, but he and Zhao Qin had subconsciously dismissed it as a joke. Because what his father said at the time seemed to be about a distinguished family background like a little princess. How could that be possible?
“Yes, you don’t believe it?”
Old Master Jin chuckled and said meaningfully, “There’s an ancient Ouyang family in the Southern Territory. They have lived in the Southern Territory’s sea for generations, possessing natural wealth and trading with the outside world. Do you know that?”
“Yes, I know, the Ouyang family. I heard you mention them before, but I remember the Ouyang family is very mysterious. It’s almost impossible for anyone to find their location, right?”
Old Master Jin smiled, “That’s right. However, I recently visited the Ouyang family’s island and saw their magnificent palaces and beautiful scenery. They are very prosperous. Our Jin family can only look up to them.”
“Really?! You actually went there?” Jin He was somewhat incredulous.
“Yes, and it was all thanks to someone…”