When Jin Ye arrived, Su Ding had already woken up and was telling the police about the situation.
"It was Miss Jin Miaomiao of the Jin family who hired someone to set the fire. The arsonist knocked me unconscious and fled."
As Su Ding spoke, her face was as cold as frost. She was trying to suppress the anger in her heart, and her voice trembled.
As the police took down her statement, they heard the name "Jin family" and couldn't help but ask, "Is it the Jin family from Jin Corporation?"
Su Ding nodded firmly, her eyes sharp. "Yes. The person who tried to harm me is Jin Miaomiao. I caught the arsonist, and that's how I found out the truth!"
The police exchanged glances, somewhat confused as to why Miss Jin would want to harm someone, and moreover, using such criminal methods.
"May I ask, Miss Su, you caught the arsonist, found out the mastermind, and were then knocked unconscious by an accomplice?"
"Yes." Su Ding covered her mouth and coughed a few times. There was still smoke in her nasal cavity, which made her feel uncomfortable physically and mentally tense.
The police asked again, "Do you have any past grievances with her? Why would she set fire to harm you?"
Su Ding's expression turned cold, her eyes filled with hatred. "I have no grievances with her. She has provoked me multiple times. She smeared my reputation online before, and when she came to the southern territory, she also came to show off several times."
From her two-faced behavior in public and private to spreading rumors online; from pushing her into the river at a birthday party to splashing water on her in the dress shop...
Jin Miaomiao was simply a brainless lunatic. When she didn't want to bother with her, this person came to her doorstep, and now she was setting fires!
"This... alright, I understand. We will have people follow up on this matter tomorrow."
The police stopped asking here, seeing Su Ding's unwell complexion.
Jin Ye, who had rushed over, remained silent at first. He listened clearly to Su Ding's testimony, his face changed drastically, and he seemed somewhat incredulous.
Su Ding turned around and saw Jin Ye behind her.
A complex emotion flickered across her disheveled face, a mixture of grievance and anger. She bit her lip and asked coldly, "Why are you here?"
"The police called and said your house was on fire."
Jin Ye walked forward slowly, his brows deeply furrowed, a hint of concern in his eyes.
He took the towel offered by a staff member and was about to wipe the black soot from her arm when Su Ding coldly brushed it aside.
"Go back and ask Jin Miaomiao."
Jin Ye was momentarily stunned but still found it hard to believe.
He knew Jin Miaomiao was willful, but she absolutely lacked the courage to do something like setting a fire; she wouldn't dare.
He followed her and said in a deep voice, "It might not be her. Let's wait for the investigation results."
Su Ding turned her head, her face looking extremely unpleasant. "You think I'm slandering her? Jin Ye, she's your sister, so of course, you believe she didn't do it. But you've seen the state of affairs between her and me."
"Su Ding, don't be impulsive," Jin Ye sighed. "Let's not talk about this for now, okay?"
Su Ding ignored him and continued to walk forward.
She was extremely agitated now. The house she had finally tidied up was gone in an instant.
Jin Ye followed beside her. "Come home with me first. Where are you going in the middle of the night?"
"You go back and have a good talk with your sister. Don't worry about me!" Su Ding said coldly, her tone unyielding.
Jin Ye felt a sense of helplessness. "Let's go back first. You can't just believe that person's one-sided words and assume she did it. Besides, Xiao Xi will definitely know about this. Do you want him to worry?"
Su Ding looked up and glared at him. "Keep it from Xiao Xi!"
Jin Ye frowned and said in a deep voice, "Do you think you can hide it? The house is burned like this."
"I'm not staying at your house anyway!" Su Ding's attitude remained resolute.
Jin Ye was silent for a few seconds, his expression complex and conflicted. Finally, he said, "Then we'll have to ask Xiao Xi to invite you personally."
Seeing Su Ding's expression soften slightly, he continued, "And Tang Ran, if you're not here, I'll have Tang Yiyi take her back."
"Jin Ye!" Su Ding glared angrily at the man in front of her, furious.
"Su Ding, please calm down."
Jin Ye held her shoulders, his deep, dark eyes looking at her seriously. "I'm not covering for Jin Miaomiao. It's just that this matter is too sudden. I am her brother after all, and before the investigation is clear, I cannot hastily convict her."
Su Ding's tense emotions suddenly erupted, and tears couldn't help but flow.
She woke up in the middle of the night, was knocked unconscious by a thug, and upon waking, her meticulously decorated home was engulfed in flames...
She was just living her life peacefully, so why did she always attract misfortune?
Seeing Su Ding collapse in pain and sob with her back to him, Jin Ye could only accompany her silently, letting her vent.
After a long time, Su Ding finally got up. The sudden movement caused insufficient blood supply to her brain, and she swayed.
Jin Ye timely supported her from behind, leaned down slightly, picked her up, and walked briskly towards the car with steady steps.
"Put me down!" Su Ding struggled with a frown.
Jin Ye's expression turned grim. "Don't move, let's go back and rest."
His arms tightened, holding Su Ding firmly, giving her no chance to move.
Su Ding gritted her teeth and eventually stopped resisting.
Now, she had nothing left. Her heart felt empty, and a sense of desolation washed over her.
Although she didn't want to admit it, she knew that the man's chest was her greatest comfort at this moment.
When they got into the car, Jin Ye drove in silence.
Su Ding leaned against the passenger seat, her face expressionless, her eyes devoid of any sparkle.
Slowly, she fell asleep.
When they arrived at the Jin residence, Jin Ye carefully picked her up and carried her back to the room.
He gently placed her on the bed, covered her with the quilt, and looking at her haggard and disheveled appearance, his heart also felt heavy.
The night passed quickly.
When Su Ding opened her eyes, she saw two adorable little figures by the bed.
"Mommy~"
"Auntie~"
Jin Xiao Xi and Tang Tang looked at her curiously, their big eyes full of joy.
Su Ding rubbed her temples and looked at the two children. "Why are you here?"
"Daddy said you were coming to stay, hehe."
Jin Xiao Xi said excitedly. Then, remembering the fire, he frowned again and said in a childish voice, "Mommy, don't worry, Daddy said he'll fix the house as soon as possible."
Su Ding sat up in bed. Recalling last night's events, her expression was still not good.
It seemed that Jin Ye had asked Xiao Xi and Tang Tang to come over to persuade her to stay here first.
But Jin Miaomiao...
"Xiao Xi, where is your dad?"
Su Ding asked in a soft voice, pushed aside the quilt, and got out of bed.
Jin Xiao Xi followed her and obediently replied, "Daddy is talking to Auntie~"
Su Ding frowned and walked to the bathroom to wash up. Inside, new toiletries were placed there, forming a pair.
She washed up expressionlessly and walked out.
The two little ones stood in a line, looking up at Su Ding obediently. Their adorable appearance dispelled Su Ding's gloom.
"Are you two monitoring me?" she said, annoyed.
Jin Xiao Xi affectionately took Su Ding's hand, and Tang Tang, following suit, took the other.
"Mommy, Daddy said you were unhappy because the house burned down, so he asked us to keep you company."
Su Ding sighed, took the two little ones, and said softly, "Have you two had breakfast yet?"
"Not yet, we're waiting to eat with Mommy."
Jin Xiao Xi led Su Ding out of the bedroom. Just as they were about to go downstairs, they saw Jin Ye and Jin Miaomiao walking into the living room from outside.
Upon seeing Jin Miaomiao, Su Ding's face immediately turned cold.
She let go of the children and walked down the stairs furiously, "Jin Miaomiao!"