"You guess."
Jin Ling showed a playful smile, appreciating the first look of bewilderment on Jin Ye's face. He continued, "You don't need to be afraid. I won't hurt you. Instead, I will let you witness my future properly."
"Why?" Jin Ye stared intently into Jin Ling's eyes.
"Because... because fate is fair," Jin Ling grinned, a wicked smile on his face. "We'll swap. From now on, you are me, and I am you. Your grandfather, your parents, including your woman and your children, will all be mine."
Jin Ye read hatred and jealousy in the man's eyes.
Despite his smile, he spoke with a tone of vindication. This man wanted to possess everything he had.
Unexpectedly, Jin Ye didn't feel angry himself. Instead, he felt a strange pity for the person before him.
What kind of person would want to live as someone else?
A pathetic soul.
"You think this face alone can replace me? Jin Ling."
Jin Ye said calmly, deliberately emphasizing the other's name at the end.
Jin Ling instantly erupted in fury. He shot to his feet, enunciating each word, "If I say I can replace you, then I can replace you. Jin Ye, don't be so conceited."
"Do you know how happy Su Ding was to see you return today? She hugged me and said she missed me..."
Jin Ling deliberately twisted the knife into Jin Ye's heart.
"Seriously, she didn't even notice she was hugging another man... And your children, they called me Papa... Heh heh... You still say you can't be replaced? You're too pathetic..."
Hearing Jin Ling's words, Jin Ye's expression turned cold and stern. He asked sinisterly, "You saw Su Ding? What did you do to her?"
"Heh heh, of course, I saw Su Ding."
Jin Ling finally saw Jin Ye's anger and felt an immense surge of satisfaction. He said deliberately, "She's so beautiful. What do you think I did to her? A long-separated couple, you know what they should do, don't you..."
Jin Ling wore an ambiguous expression. "She's so fragrant, so soft. Jin Ye, do you know how she feels under me? Hahahaha..."
Bang!
Jin Ye, unable to bear it any longer, threw a punch at Jin Ling!
Su Ding was his reverse scale; touching it meant retribution. He couldn't stand another man touching Su Ding, let alone the man deceiving her with his own likeness!
He had failed to protect Su Ding properly in the past, allowing her to be bullied by Wang Yan.
That was a lifelong regret!
He swore it would never happen again, absolutely not!
"Too slow!"
Jin Ling sneered and easily dodged Jin Ye's fist, stepping back.
He said wickedly, "In terms of strength, you're no match for me, Jin Ye. Don't overestimate yourself. Your woman, your assets, they are all mine. This is your destined fate, understand?"
The thought of Su Ding being deceived by another man made Jin Ye too enraged to remain calm.
"Jin Ling, no matter what you plan to do, you are forbidden from touching Su Ding."
"If you dare to touch her, I, Jin Ye, will not rest until one of us is dead!"
Jin Ye glared fiercely at Jin Ling, his scarlet eyes filled with bloodthirsty fury.
He wasn't bluffing; he was stating a fact.
Seeing Jin Ye's demeanor, a chill crept into Jin Ling's heart. He narrowed his eyes, seemingly weighing the significance of the other's words.
"You think I'm afraid of you?"
Jin Ling was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly let out a cold laugh. "Right now, I'm the one warning you. What right do you have to negotiate with me?"
But Jin Ye kept staring at him, saying softly, "Then let's try."
From Jin Ye's words, Jin Ling heard icy killing intent and a resolve for an all-or-nothing confrontation...
Jin Ling gritted his teeth and left without another word, turning to depart directly.
As the door slammed shut.
Jin Ye slumped back onto the bed, his mind in turmoil, a buzzing noise in his head.
Had Jin Ling actually touched Su Ding?
Did Su Ding believe Jin Ling? If she discovered the truth later, how would they interact?
No, that couldn't be it.
If Jin Ling had succeeded, why would he come to find him now?
From the moment Jin Ling entered, his emotions hadn't been high. If he had truly succeeded, he would only be feeling triumphant and boastful.
Therefore, Jin Ling was only trying to provoke him!
Jin Ye's mind replayed Jin Ling's actions, finally letting out a slight sigh of relief. But then he fell into confusion again.
Was Jin Ling a member of the Jin family? Why did this person suddenly appear and impersonate him?
He desperately wanted to go back and ask his parents if they knew of such a person.
But judging by Jin Ling's words earlier, he also wanted to possess his parents. So, his parents likely didn't know him?
Then who exactly was this person?
Why did Jin Ling harbor such deep hatred towards him? He didn't recall anyone with such intense animosity, and besides, the other person's surname was also Jin.
Perhaps Grandfather knew...
The more Jin Ye thought, the more confused he became. But it was too late, and the fatigue from his journey during the day made it impossible for him to concentrate. He drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Jin Ling had left the hotel.
The night grew deeper.
For a moment, he didn't know where to go.
Back to Jin Ye's home? No, he didn't know how to interact with Su Ding. He harbored different feelings for her and wished to be with her in a warm, loving way, like a couple. He didn't want to rush things.
But where else could he go?
Unconsciously, Jin Ling's mind turned to that girl.
The substitute.
That girl looked very much like Su Ding. For money, he for lust, the two hit it off. It seemed only in her body could he find release and catharsis; only then was he truly himself...
Having made up his mind, he made a phone call.