Jin Xiaoxi looked at Su Ding, afraid she would leave just like that.
He took the initiative to ask, "Dad, who is this auntie?"
Jin Ye could no longer ignore it. He said coldly, "An employee from downstairs in the company. Don't pay attention to her. Go wash your hands, it's time to eat."
Su Ding felt a little indignant upon hearing this. What did he mean by not paying attention?
Jin Xiaoxi furrowed his small brows, also a little displeased. He pretended it was their first meeting and greeted her proactively, "Hello, Auntie. My name is Jin Zixi. My dad is a bit introverted, please don't mind him."
Su Ding let out a "poof," almost laughing out loud.
Jin Ye's expression darkened further.
He strode over with his long legs, glanced sideways at Su Ding, bent down to take Jin Xiaoxi's hand, and intended to lead him away.
Jin Xiaoxi kept looking back at Su Ding, his large, dark grape-like eyes shining with reluctance.
Su Ding also felt a pang in her heart. Perhaps Xiaoxi was her child too?
She couldn't help but call out, "Mr. Jin, wait."
Jin Ye's footsteps paused, and his expression softened slightly. However, he didn't turn around and asked with aloofness, "Is there something, Miss Su?"
Su Ding walked forward a few steps and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Um, can I stay for dinner? I've just started to feel a bit hungry."
Only then did Jin Ye slowly turn around, looking at her with noble grace.
He spoke coldly, "Aren't you in a hurry to go home, Miss Su?"
Su Ding really wanted to roll her eyes. This petty, vengeful, and awkward man was so tsundere! xxs1
She smiled and said, "No rush, no rush."
Jin Ye glanced at her. Seeing her naive demeanor, he was quite pleased internally. He hadn't truly intended for her to leave, but why had she suddenly changed her mind?
However, he didn't ask and simply let out a soft "Mm," before heading to the dining table to sit down.
As she sat at the dining table, Su Ding felt quite nervous.
She actually wanted to spend more time with Xiaoxi, but facing the stern and cool Jin Ye, she felt extremely awkward.
The nanny served all the dishes and then withdrew.
The three of them ate in silence.
Jin Xiaoxi felt the atmosphere was a little strange. His dad and the aunt he hoped would become his mother were exactly like the family he imagined.
But why did everyone seem so serious?
He couldn't help but speak, "Auntie, my dad likes to eat mushrooms. The dish is too far away, can you help me get some for Dad?"
Su Ding was taken aback, looking at Jin Xiaoxi.
Jin Xiaoxi's face was full of pleading and sincerity. His earnest and clear eyes looked at her, and she found it hard to refuse.
But…
She turned to look at Jin Ye and saw him eating his meal sternly and rigidly, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Su Ding hesitated. Should she serve him the dish or not?
If she served it, their relationship didn't seem close enough; if she didn't, she would hurt Xiaoxi's feelings.
Jin Ye tightened his grip on his chopsticks. After waiting for a long time and seeing the woman not serving him, he felt a bit annoyed again.
This woman, how slow she was at doing things!
What was she waiting for? Did she expect him to ask for it himself?
With a cold face, he picked up his chopsticks and served himself some mushrooms into his bowl, his expression darkening further.
Suddenly, a pair of chopsticks with meat reached out, placed the meat down, and quickly retreated!
He looked up and saw Su Ding stuttering with a flushed face, "I saw you eating vegetables all the time, uh, you need a balanced diet."
Jin Ye's heart finally felt at ease. He didn't usually like meat, but this time, he wanted to eat it.
He stared at the shy woman, put the meat into his mouth and ate it, a suspicious blush appearing on his face as well.
Su Ding chuckled. Jin Ye, being such an adult, eating a piece of meat was like a child, and his expression was as if he was seeking her praise. She couldn't help but curve her lips.
This Jin Ye was actually quite cute.