Su Ding gently inquired, "What was that about?"
"He's too overbearing," Xin Jia'er pouted and sighed. "He always makes decisions for me. The last time I chatted with a young lady, he just pulled me away."
Seeing Xin Jia'er's wronged and embarrassed expression, Su Ding smiled.
"The young lady you're talking about must be an artist, right?"
"Yes, he often takes me to film sets or event venues where there are many celebrities," Xin Jia'er nodded.
Su Ding smiled softly, "He's protecting you. The more glamorous the place, the more superficial people can be. If someone gets along well with you, it doesn't necessarily mean they're good for you. He's been in this circle for a long time, so he naturally understands things better than you do."
Xin Jia'er thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright."
But he often kissed her forcefully and made suggestive gestures... though she didn't say this aloud.
"Actually, it's nothing much," Xin Jia'er smiled at Su Ding. "Him and I, sigh, it's hard to explain."
Although the rumors stated they were boyfriend and girlfriend.
However, Xue Zhi Qiao had never seriously confessed his feelings to her or established their relationship, which made her feel awkward.
Yet, she was unwilling to throw herself at him.
Thus, she was in a state of turmoil, wanting to see him but also not wanting to see him...
The two sisters then chatted about other things, and the meal was enjoyable, her mood much more relaxed.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Ning Dan Dan nervously looked at Wilson. "Wilson, can I have a role in your film?"
"I'm sorry, I need to consider this further. I'll notify you if there's any news."
Wilson glanced indifferently at Ning Dan Dan. If it weren't for a friend of a friend asking him to save face, he would have left long ago rather than having dinner with this woman.
He didn't know that Ning Dan Dan had gone through great lengths to invite him.
Ning Dan Dan didn't want her efforts to be in vain, so she pressed on, "You can go back and review my work. My acting skills are evident to all."
Wilson didn't reply. Instead, he changed the subject. "What happened between you and Ding and the others just now? Was there some conflict?"
Although he hadn't seen clearly at the time, he had sensed the atmosphere.
Ning Dan Dan's expression changed. She smiled and said, "How could that be? I was just greeting Su Ding..."
"Gentlemen, ladies, here are your dishes." Just then, the server arrived with the food.
Wilson once again asked the server.
The server simply recounted the events that had transpired, impartially. However, the smile on Ning Dan Dan's face was almost frozen.
After the server left, Wilson's expression turned cold.
"Why did you deliberately trip Ding's friend? How could you do something so low-class?"
"I... I..." Ning Dan Dan desperately tried to explain, but it seemed Wilson had already made up his mind.
Wilson stood up directly. "I'm sorry, I won't collaborate with an actress like you."
With that, he left.
Ning Dan Dan ran after him. "Mr. Wilson, the food isn't even served yet. It was my fault... I didn't know Su Ding was your friend..."
However, Wilson remained cold, ignoring her, and walked out.
Ning Dan Dan stood in the hallway, her face flushing and paling.
Didn't Su Ding's sugar daddy abandon her? How could she know someone like Wilson!
She thought about going to Su Ding to beg for mercy again, but stopped after a few steps. Even if Su Ding knew Wilson, her reputation was already tarnished, and Ning Dan Dan was still unwilling to humble herself to Su Ding.
She could only look for other opportunities to vie for the role later.
Su Ding was completely unaware of this. After finishing the meal with Xin Jia'er, they each went home.
When she returned home, the driver had just picked up the three children from kindergarten. The little trio walked towards her.
"Mom, I want to call Grandma," Jin Xiao Xi proactively reported. He was afraid his mother would be unhappy if he didn't tell her.
Su Ding smiled, "Okay, go ahead. After you call Grandma, call your dad and ask him when he'll be back."
Jin Xiao Xi immediately nodded, picked up his schoolbag, and ran upstairs.
He first called his grandmother, expressed his concern, and felt relieved when he heard she was no longer as angry as yesterday. Then he called his father.
At the same time, Zhao Qin was delighted, remembering her beloved grandson's call just now.
"Oh, I sent people to West Lane Village to find those two children today. Their maternal grandmother said the children's parents just picked them up yesterday. What a coincidence."
After returning home, every time she recalled the fear she felt in the mountains, she pictured those two adorable little ones.
The little girl was so sweet and cute, and the little boy seemed very reliable.
While chatting in the cave, she learned that their parents had argued and left them in the countryside. Zhao Qin thought of sponsoring the two children to study in the city.
The day she sent people to look for them, the children were already gone.
"Since the children have been picked up by their biological parents, you don't have to worry," Father Jin said with a smile. It was the first time he had seen his wife so concerned about children.
"Mmm, that's right." Although Zhao Qin felt it was a pity, she agreed.
As she thought this, she again longed for a granddaughter. If Su Ding could give her such a cute granddaughter, she wouldn't be completely unable to accept it...
Zhao Qin immediately shook her head again, thinking to herself: it's best not to get involved with such a promiscuous woman.