Jin Ye adjusted his posture and walked over, "Grandpa."
Elder Master Jin's stern face showed undisguised severity, "Xiao Ye, you are still determined to protect Su Ding, regardless of Miao Miao's injury?"
Jin Ye frowned, "I just..."
"Xiao Ye, Grandpa once said that he respects your right to choose the person you love. However, Grandpa hopes you find a girl of good character, do you understand?"
Elder Master Jin gripped his cane, his cold and severe gaze fixed on him.
"If it is proven that this matter has nothing to do with her, Grandpa will not wrong her. But if this matter is related to you, Su Ding..."
His voice turned extremely cold, carrying a strong killing intent.
Jin Ye felt as if his heart was suspended in mid-air, a sense of crisis and fear surging.
Elder Master Jin's voice continued.
"You know the consequences of touching a member of the Jin family!"
No mercy, no forgiveness. The Jin family always avenged every grievance, their pride unyielding.
Jin Ye clenched his fists tightly and said obscurely, "I understand."
Although all the evidence currently pointed to Su Ding as the culprit, he still believed it wasn't her. Perhaps there was something he had overlooked.
Elder Master Jin's face became expressionless, and he said indifferently, "You may withdraw."
Jin Ye nodded and went upstairs.
By evening, he had two invitation cards with him. Just as he was about to go downstairs, he saw Tang Yiyi sitting downstairs.
"Brother Jin Ye, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Tang Yiyi walked up with small steps, her makeup exquisite, wearing a fitted and beautiful sea-blue long dress.
Jin Ye's expression was cold, "Aren't you supposed to be in the hospital?"
Tang Yiyi's shy expression froze upon hearing this. Mist quickly gathered in her eyes, "It's like this, my grandfather is old and cannot attend this banquet. My father and brother are on a business trip and haven't returned yet. Someone from the Tang family must attend."
Then, her voice carried a hint of tears, "Miao Miao is a little better now, you don't need to worry. I will return to the hospital after the banquet. I promised her I would stay with her until she's happy again..."
"Thank you."
Jin Ye was indifferent to Tang Yiyi, but Jin Miao Miao needed her at the moment.
Tang Yiyi followed Jin Ye with small steps, looking pitiful, "I really didn't expect Miao Miao to be harmed like this by Su Ding. What kind of hatred is there, what kind of enmity? I feel so heartbroken for Miao Miao."
Jin Ye was already feeling agitated and depressed because of this matter, and hearing these words made him even more annoyed.
"Shut up!"
He said in a deep, cold voice, his chilling gaze sweeping across her delicate face without any emotion.
Tang Yiyi was startled by his shout and immediately fell silent.
Jin Ye walked to the garage and opened the car door. Tang Yiyi cautiously glanced at him and automatically opened the passenger door.
"Sit in the back."
Jin Ye said coldly, getting into the driver's seat and not giving her a single glance.
Tang Yiyi looked at Jin Ye's consistently indifferent face, opened her mouth, and finally, obediently went to sit in the back.
Miao Miao had this incident happen to her, so he must be unhappy.
She silently explained to herself, her fair hand tightly holding her phone, her soft gaze fixed on Jin Ye's handsome face in the rearview mirror.
It had been a long time since she had any private time with him.
This was truly wonderful, absolutely wonderful.
Jin Ye drove silently, heading towards the beach.
He had no idea where Su Ding would be, or how she would get onto the yacht, nor did he know what she intended to do once she was on board.
"Brother Jin Ye, did Su Ding really cause Miao Miao to become like that?"
Tang Yiyi remained silent for a moment, then couldn't help but initiate conversation.
Jin Ye ignored her, gazing at the dark coastline in the distance, his inner turmoil intensifying.
Tang Yiyi hated this feeling of being ignored; it made her feel very uncomfortable. She bit her lip tightly, trying hard to suppress her sorrow.
When they reached the parking lot, Jin Ye got out of the car.
Tang Yiyi quickly followed him, forcing out an elegant and dignified smile, accompanying him.
"You go ahead."
As soon as Jin Ye reached the beach, he said indifferently to Tang Yiyi.
Tang Yiyi looked up in shock, "Why? Brother Jin Ye, do you have something else to do? I can accompany you."
She looked at Jin Ye's indifferent and deep expression, feeling a sense of unease.
Was he looking for someone?
Tang Yiyi bit her lip and said softly, "It's okay if we enter later, I'll accompany you."
"No need, you go first."
Jin Ye said this coldly, then turned and walked towards the convenience store above the beach.
Tang Yiyi was left behind, her hair disheveled by the whistling sea breeze, feeling even more annoyed and unwilling.
She absolutely refused to believe that Jin Ye had any legitimate business!
Unless it was related to Su Ding...
She gritted her teeth. She had originally thought Su Ding would definitely not attend the banquet, but now, perhaps not.
"Miss Tang, is that you?"
A gentle female voice sounded, it was Mrs. Gao. "Why are you here alone?"
Tang Yiyi immediately put on a smiling face, "It's nothing, I came with Brother Jin Ye. He had something to attend to, so he asked me to go in first."
"The young master of the Jin family is back?"
Mrs. Gao smiled in surprise, "I saw him once many years ago. I heard he's been in the Southern Territory all this time."
Tang Yiyi nodded, "Yes, he's returned recently."
"So that's how it is. Then let's go in," Mrs. Gao accompanied Tang Yiyi as they slowly headed towards the yacht's entrance.
Jin Ye arrived at the convenience store to inquire about Su Ding.
The convenience store here was open 24 hours. Given Su Ding's personality, she should appear nearby.
"She looks a bit familiar, but there are too many customers day by day, I can't really remember."
The store clerk looked at the photo Jin Ye provided and said truthfully.
Jin Ye frowned and said in a deep voice, "Alright."
He checked the time. It was still early before the official start, so he decided not to enter yet and searched on the beach instead.
It wasn't easy to get an invitation here.
Unless Su Ding forcibly took one from someone and disguised herself, it would be impossible to sneak in, and the risk of being discovered was extremely high.
It had to be said, Jin Ye understood Su Ding quite well.
At this moment, Su Ding had changed into an evening gown, put on a veil, and was scouting near the yacht.
She needed to find the right opportunity.
As her gaze swept over the arriving socialites, a voice suddenly sounded from behind her.
"Excuse me, young lady, is this yours?"
Su Ding's heart skipped a beat, and she slowly turned around to look at the unfamiliar girl behind her.
The girl was wearing casual clothes and looked like a tourist, but in her hand was an exquisite and dazzling invitation...
This...
She even doubted if she was dreaming. Was this a windfall from heaven?
Just as she was anxiously wondering how to snatch one from someone else, someone suddenly appeared at her doorstep?
"Thank you, it's mine, thank you."
Su Ding didn't care if it was hers or not; for now, it was hers!
She quickly smiled gratefully at the girl, "Thank you for your trouble. I was just looking for one, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to get in."
The girl also smiled, revealing shallow dimples on her face, "That's good. That yacht is so luxurious. For you to be able to attend, you must be someone of extraordinary status. You should go quickly, sister."
"Mmm, thank you!"
Su Ding eagerly accepted the exquisite invitation and watched the girl walk away.
Then, she took a deep breath, calmed her excited emotions, and called Devil, who she hadn't been able to contact all day.
The call was still busy.
She sighed and decided it was fine, she would go up first!
Clutching the invitation, Su Ding slowly walked onto the long red carpet laid on the shore, where people were already boarding.
"Miss, is this invitation yours?"
A security guard stopped a young lady, carefully examining her appearance.
The girl, heavily made up, angrily berated him, "Are your eyes blind! That's not me in the photo, it's you!"
The security guard, after being scolded, also felt a little wronged.
"Let me see." Another female security guard quickly stepped forward, examined the invitation carefully, and then looked at the girl again.
Immediately, she stepped forward and bowed apologetically, "We are truly sorry, Miss Yao. He is new and didn't recognize you. Please be magnanimous and don't take offense. Please go in quickly."
Miss Yao, seeing this, snorted dismissively, "This is unacceptable!"
"Alright, Xiao Yao, let's go in quickly," the girl beside her advised softly, her eyes also urging her.
Everyone who could come here was a person of noble status. Unless absolutely necessary, one must not lose face by arguing with security guards.
"Hmph! Keep your eyes open in the future, don't offend noble people."
After saying this, Miss Yao, in her high heels, walked up the escalator with her friend, which was covered with a red carpet.
Su Ding watched from not far away, her heart sinking.
The invitation had a photo on it?
She was now at a loss. She quickly opened the invitation, wanting to see if she could get by with makeup to fool them...
When she saw the information on the invitation, she was stunned!
Su Ding?!!!
Was that her photo on it?
This invitation was originally hers, the one Jin Ye had arranged for her?