Shao Lin's face turned paler. She had indeed often relied on her status as Jin Ye's nominal girlfriend to force Luo Zhu to accommodate her, and her heart suddenly felt uneasy.
Seeing Shao Lin like this, Jin Ye felt even more annoyed.
Su Ding was enjoying the spectacle from the side, feeling incredibly pleased as Shao Lin completely lost face.
However, she hadn't expected Shao Lin to always resort to that sickeningly pure white lotus act! She couldn't help but mentally give Jin Ye a thumbs-up!
She deliberately stood up and said, "Mr. Jin, since you have a guest, I won't disturb you any longer."
After speaking, she prepared to leave.
Shao Lin, seeing Su Ding deliberately drawing attention to herself when she was embarrassed, was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth, wishing she had torn her face apart back then.
Jin Ye looked back at Su Ding, deliberately suppressing his anger, and softened his voice, "Sit down."
He then turned to Shao Lin, "What is it?"
Shao Lin was stunned. She didn't actually have anything important, she just wanted to see Jin Ye more often to get closer. But she knew that if she said so now, Jin Ye would scold her again.
She bit her lip, "Auntie said we're going back to the old house for dinner tonight."
Jin Ye's mood became even more displeased. He didn't want to go back at all. His mother would start nagging him about marriage again, which he found unbearable!
He looked at her coldly, "I know. You can go out now."
Shao Lin glanced at Su Ding, and seeing Su Ding give her a smug smile, she became even more enraged. She couldn't help but ask, "Brother Jin, who is that lady?"
Jin Ye ignored her, strode to his desk, and picked up the phone.
"Security, send some people up to escort the person trespassing in the CEO's office out!"
"Brother Jin, Brother Jin, I'm leaving now, I'm sorry… If you truly like this lady, then I'll withdraw." Saying this, she turned and left with misty eyes.
Su Ding watched her performance with a cold gaze, scoffing in her heart.
Jin Ye turned back, saw the smile on Su Ding's face, and felt a bit puzzled, but didn't ask anything.
"Mr. Jin, is there anything else?" Su Ding lowered her smile and asked faintly.
Jin Ye paused for a moment, "Are you free tonight?"
Su Ding blinked, her heart inexplicably beating a little faster, and looked at the man in surprise.
Jin Ye's eyes flickered slightly. He avoided her gaze, walked to the other side of the sofa, and his mind kept replaying the image of this little woman's cute flushed cheeks, her bright and clear eyes, her extremely light but incredibly beautiful makeup…
He coughed lightly, "Do you usually dress like this?"
Su Ding looked at him quizzically, then down at her own attire, not understanding why he suddenly asked.
"Pre-pretty much…"
"Are you free tonight? I'll treat you to a meal. Bring the baby from your home, and come together."
Su Ding's heart skipped a beat. Could he have discovered Xiao Rui?
Seeing Su Ding not answering, Jin Ye's expression darkened slightly, and his voice became even colder, "Seven o'clock tonight."
Su Ding heard the unquestionable tone in his voice and subconsciously nodded. After nodding, she regretted it, silently gritting her teeth. This man was really serious.
Jin Ye seemed slightly satisfied, sat back on the sofa, his expression slightly subdued.
Su Ding hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but say again, "My baby won't be home tonight. Can I go by myself?"
Jin Ye didn't think much of it and grunted in agreement.
Su Ding finally felt relieved, but didn't know what to say next, and Jin Ye remained silent for a long time.
Two minutes passed.
Jin Ye slowly looked at the magazines placed on the coffee table, seemingly unaware of Su Ding's awkward situation.
Su Ding maintained her dignified and elegant sitting posture, her heart in agony.
Did this CEO Jin forget about her? Why was he so seriously reading a magazine?
The renowned helmsman of the Huang Qi Group! Every second was worth a fortune, yet now he was wasting time with her here?
"Um…"
Just as Su Ding started to speak, Jin Ye, who was beside her, suddenly looked up and said faintly, "Answer me, my question from WeChat yesterday."
Su Ding's back suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, "Question… that…"
She lowered her head, her mind desperately searching for a reason, when she suddenly felt a compelling aura pressing down on her. She looked up abruptly.
A magnified, cold, handsome face appeared before her…
"Mr. Jin, Mr. Jin!" Instinctively, she raised her hands in a defensive posture, watching him vigilantly.
Jin Ye's lips seemed to curve slightly, with a hint of pleasure from a mischievous idea successfully executed. He then raised his hand and tucked a stray strand of hair from her forehead behind her ear, asking in a low voice, "Why did you lie to me?"
His deep, sexy voice brushed past her cheek, and Su Ding's face instantly became hot and flushed, her breathing growing rapid.
Jin Ye sat close to Su Ding, tilted his head, and studied her nervous little face, "Speak."
Su Ding dared not turn to meet his gaze, her body tensed, and she gave a dry laugh, "When I was making a living abroad before, to avoid trouble, I got used to this explanation…"
"Oh?" Jin Ye leaned back on the sofa, clearly not believing this explanation.
"I'm truly sorry for deceiving you, Mr. Jin." Su Ding lowered her head, trying her best to appear sincere.
Jin Ye glanced at her indifferently. Seeing Su Ding's flushed cheeks, her slightly dry, slightly parted lips, he couldn't help but look a few more times, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it towards Su Ding.
Su Ding accepted it nervously, glanced at the man's slender, fair fingers, then quickly looked at her own slightly rough hands, and sighed with a hint of sadness.
She lamented inwardly: CEO Jin is indeed a pampered noble young master.
At this moment, the office phone rang.
Su Ding quickly stood up, "Mr. Jin, I have other arrangements later. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Jin Ye looked at her evident haste and felt a little displeased, waving his hand.
"Goodbye, Mr. Jin."
After speaking, Su Ding retreated with quick steps, letting out a long sigh.
As she hurried towards the set, she replayed everything that had just happened in her mind. Jin Ye's cold, handsome face seemed deeply etched in her memory, impossible to erase…
It was one thing for Jin Ye to give her a necklace this morning, but he had even personally put it on her. Was that too intimate?
Looking at his indifferent attitude towards Shao Lin, it wasn't like the rumors of them being a deeply doting and devoted couple?
After these days of interaction, Su Ding had gradually changed her opinion of him.
Although Jin Ye was the head of the Jin family, possessing immense wealth and power, and had a noble and elegant demeanor, he showed no trace of superior arrogance.
On the contrary, he was extremely decent and polite.
If one were to set aside the entanglements with her child and Shao Lin, Su Ding would find it difficult to form a negative opinion of him.
He was almost impeccably perfect.
At this moment, her phone in her pocket suddenly buzzed. It was a call from the hospital. She quickly answered:
"Miss Su, the appraisal results are out…"