"Ding Ding, are you alright?" Xin Jia'er looked at Su Ding with concern.
"I'm fine," Su Ding smiled.
"Mmm, men are all scum. We must be beautiful on our own," Xin Jia'er said earnestly. She had thought Xu Lang, who saw her as his only one, had betrayed her. Now, Jin Ye and Su Ding, who seemed like a perfect match, were also like this.
Indeed, men all change.
In the evening, Su Ding received a call from Xiao Yuan. She had a red carpet event to attend that night, something she had committed to long ago.
"Can you handle it tonight? If not, you can push it off," Xiao Yuan had also just learned about Su Ding's pregnancy. However, this red carpet ceremony was quite important. Attending would help Su Ding gain recognition and boost her career.
Although…
Su Ding was carrying Jin Ye's child, her value would undoubtedly double! Perhaps such assistance was insignificant to her now.
"I can," Su Ding said decisively, "I will arrive on time."
She needed to distract herself now and couldn't focus all her energy on Jin Ye. This matter couldn't be glossed over, and she wouldn't be returning for now.
"This… alright," Xiao Yuan had no choice but to agree. She knew Su Ding's decisions were hard to change. Still, considering it involved the Jin family's bloodline, she quietly called Jin Ye.
That evening, Su Ding set off for the red carpet, while Xin Jia'er prepared to go home and tell her father about canceling the wedding. They both offered each other encouragement.
At the red carpet venue.
Many celebrities were already queuing for makeup or chatting. Su Ding sat behind with Xiao Yuan, waiting for the event to begin.
"Ding Ding, all your upcoming work has been postponed. The corresponding marketing buzz will gradually build up. You don't have to worry about your pregnancy affecting your career," Xiao Yuan whispered.
"Okay, thank you for your trouble," Su Ding smiled.
She sat upright in her chair, wearing a custom-made haute couture gown, exuding elegance and charm. Her delicate features made reporters unable to stop snapping photos of her.
Behind her, celebrities were murmuring…
"I heard some big shot will be appearing tonight. Is it true?"
"Which big shot?"
"I don't know, but it's said they have a very high status in the entertainment industry. Anyone who can get close to them will be set for life."
"Why so mysterious? Who is it?"
Su Ding was not interested and looked down at her phone.
Her reputation online was still not good, but her Weibo followers had increased by several million. Half of them were likely antis, with some casual fans and true fans mixed in.
Her debut drama had recently aired, and no one could fault her acting. They could only dig into her personal life.
Currently, the internet was filled with rumors of her being kept by a sugar daddy, or being a rich socialite, or even being a homewrecker who seduced Xue Zhiqiao…
She just smiled. In the entertainment industry, whether people praised or criticized you, as long as they talked about you, you had buzz. Buzz meant traffic, and traffic meant fame.
After waiting for about half an hour, the red carpet ceremony officially began.
This wasn't Su Ding's first time walking the red carpet, so she was quite composed. However, just as she was about to step onto the carpet, the host's voice suddenly became fervent.
"Welcome, Mr. Jin! Miss Su Ding!"
Su Ding was completely bewildered. As she wondered why she heard Jin Ye's name, a tall shadow suddenly fell behind her.
Immediately, her waist was embraced by a man!
She looked up in surprise and saw Jin Ye, who had appeared from somewhere and was standing by her side. He was dressed in a suit and tie, his hair meticulously styled.
He was so handsome he seemed to glow!
He instantly outshone all the male stars present, and even the female stars began to gasp with their hands covering their mouths: That's Mr. Jin! Jin Ye, the helmsman of Jiangcheng's economic lifeline! Jin Ye!
Before Su Ding could react, Jin Ye, with his arm around her waist, guided her forward. Remembering yesterday's events, she tried to push Jin Ye away.
But Jin Ye held her tightly, making it impossible to break free. She even stumbled and fell into his broad, firm chest.
Her face was tense, and she clearly looked unhappy.
Jin Ye maintained his usual aloof and serious demeanor, his steps steady. He held Su Ding firmly as they walked to the center of the red carpet.
The two appeared before the cameras. The numerous reporters excitedly took photos. This was the first time the renowned Mr. Jin had appeared in public on his own initiative. He, who had always been indifferent to women, was now actively embracing a female celebrity's waist!
It was shocking!
This would definitely be the headline of Jiangcheng!
"Welcome, Mr. Jin! It's truly a rare occasion to see you. Is there anything you'd like to say to our media friends?"
Jin Ye remained serious. He took the microphone and said in a deep voice, "Thank you all for being here. Tonight, I am taking advantage of this red carpet ceremony to publicly announce my relationship with my beloved."
Su Ding's eyes widened. She stared at the man beside her in shock.
Jin Ye slowly turned his face towards her, his deep gaze locking onto her eyes. "Su Ding is my wife, my legally valid spouse. I hope all media friends will report truthfully in the future and not believe any unfounded rumors."
The reporters erupted in excitement! What a momentous occasion!
The sugar daddy publicly announced his spouse's identity. The tenderness in his eyes was clearly visible under the flashbulbs. What a heavenly couple!
"Here, I want to say to my wife, thank you for your companionship, I love you."
Jin Ye's deep and pleasant voice transmitted through the microphone to everyone present. This declaration carried immense weight, and its meaning was unspeakable.
The title of the Jin family's young madam belonged to Su Ding!
Those women who coveted this position should give up. This king, who seemed to look down on the world, already had his beloved queen.
And that woman was Su Ding!
A huge wave surged in Su Ding's heart. She had never expected Jin Ye to announce their relationship in such a setting.
What about his mother?
And what about Jiang Jiayi?
Had Jin Ye gone mad? This was so sudden, and he had even disclosed their marital status to the media.
This also meant that Huang Qi Group was officially linked with Su Ding. She was the boss's wife of Huang Qi Group, no longer an unknown little artist.
With Jin Ye's move alone, it was impossible for Su Ding not to become famous. She would soon become incredibly famous, and all resources would flock to her in a frenzy.
She wasn't a caged canary kept by a sugar daddy, but the mistress of the sugar daddy!
"And you? Is there anything you want to say to me?" Jin Ye put his arm around Su Ding's waist, pulling her into his embrace, lowering his voice and leaning closer to her face.
The distance between them was such that a few more centimeters and they would be kissing.
Su Ding looked up, gazing into his affectionate and serious eyes. Her heart raced, and all her doubts and resentment crumbled at this moment.
"I…"
She gently parted her lips but seemed unsure of what to say.
In front of so many people, she was intimately embraced by Jin Ye, who gazed at her affectionately. This feeling was overwhelming, filled with joy and surprise…