Hearing Dongfang Tinglan ask this question, she couldn't help but think of that kiss with Dongfang Yi, and her cheeks immediately turned red with embarrassment.
"It's...it's alright."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan glanced at Ding Yi, her smile widening.
Seeing Yi'er approaching, Dongfang Tinglan said, "Actually, Yi'er is a very good person. It's good for you to be with him."
"If he dares to bully you, tell me and I'll teach him a lesson for you."
Dongfang Yi, who had just walked over, said: "Auntie, you're being unfair."
“Favoritism? Is there? Ding Yi is my apprentice, and I am her protector. If you dare to bully her, I will stand up for her.”
As Ding Yi listened to their conversation, her face grew even redder, and she lowered her head even further.
She wished the ground would suddenly crack open so she could crawl into it.
Dongfang Yi immediately begged for mercy, "Yes, yes, I will definitely treat Ding Yi well in the future and won't give you that chance, Aunt."
Dongfang Tinglan smiled and said, "That would be best."
Soon, all the dishes on the table were served.
The old man suddenly spoke, "Miss Ding."
Everyone looked up at the old man, then their gazes settled on Ding Yi.
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi immediately looked at the old man.
The old man held a wine glass he hadn't touched in a long time, his voice unusually loud and kind.
"Thank you for saving Yi'er. On behalf of the Dongfang family, I thank you. This cup of wine is my toast to you."
Upon hearing the sound, Ding Yi stood up in a flustered manner.
Helpless, he said, "No need, sir. I just happened to run into him and helped him out."
"Even if we are to offer a toast, it should be the younger generation offering a toast to you."
He then picked up the white jade wine cup from the table, bowed to the old man, and drank it down in one gulp.
Dongfang Yi wanted to stop it, but it was too late.
He had just reached out when he saw Ding Yi put down her wine glass.
Seeing Ding Yi's open and honest demeanor, the old man was even more pleased.
Such a person is certainly qualified to be the mistress of their Dongfang family.
Then, he took the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.
"Please sit down."
Dongfang Yi reached out and pulled Ding Yi to sit down again.
The old man's smile widened as he watched this scene.
Just as he was about to pour himself another drink, the old lady immediately stopped him, saying, "Don't get carried away just because you're given a little credit. You haven't recovered yet, so don't overindulge."
The old man chuckled and said, "Old woman, have another drink. Even though it's a good day, let's have a couple more drinks when we're in a good mood."
The old lady frowned, perhaps considering whether or not to agree.
Seeing this, Jian Yixue smiled.
She knew exactly what her grandfather was thinking; he just happened to have an excuse to vent his frustrations.
Realizing that it had been quite a while since the old man had drunk any alcohol, she said, "Grandma, let Grandpa have a couple more drinks. Just like he said, today is indeed a good day."
Upon hearing this, the old man felt that his granddaughter was quite shrewd.
He gave her a satisfied look.
The old man then looked at the old woman again and said, "Old woman?"
The old lady glanced at Jian Yixue, then looked at the old man with annoyance and said, "Xue'er has already spoken, what can I say?"
In her view, Xue'er was their attending physician and naturally knew about their physical condition.
Since Xue'er said so, it must not have any major impact on her health.
She then stopped adhering to the old ways.
The old man said, "Thank you, old woman."
Then, quite happily, he poured himself another full glass.
Knowing he shouldn't drink too much, the old man took a small, satisfied sip and said with a smile, "Good wine."
Those standing nearby smiled as they witnessed this scene.
This kind of peaceful and idyllic time is captivating.
Even Ding Yi, who was having dinner with them for the first time, felt that the atmosphere was wonderful, which made her, who had lost her parents at a young age, quite envious.
Dongfang Yi sat down beside her and, noticing her expression, leaned closer and asked, "What's wrong? Are you not used to it?"
Ding Yi looked at him and shook her head, saying, "It's great. Seeing Grandpa and Grandma like this makes me so envious."
"What's there to envy?" Dongfang Yi smiled and said, "We'll be like that in the future too."
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi blushed slightly.
After the meal, the two elders asked Dongfang Yi to stay behind.
Ding Yi then went to Tinglan Pavilion with Dongfang Tinglan and the others.
In the old man's courtyard living room.
The old man told Dongfang Yi everything that had happened during this period.
After listening, Dongfang Yi frowned.
He hadn't expected Dongfang Yelei to get involved.
He had already been very kind to the old man out of respect for him, but instead of being grateful, the old man wanted to kill him.
Unexpectedly, he was not of the Dongfang family bloodline.
After a long pause, the old man spoke, "What are you planning to do?"
After all, Tong Shuirong has been married into the Dongfang family for decades, so it's inevitable that the old man would have some concerns.
I don't want to push things too far.
However, considering what the other party had done to Dongfang Yi, he didn't want to offer much of an opinion.
Hearing this, the old lady glanced at him with displeasure. "Old man, don't get involved in this matter. Yi'er is the true head of the Dongfang family now. Besides, given what Dongfang Yelei has done to Yi'er, it's only right that they be kicked out!"
Upon hearing this, the old man frowned deeply.
He knew this, which is why he was in a difficult position.
Hearing his wife say that, he couldn't argue with her.
He sighed deeply and said, "Yi'er, you decide what to do."
Dongfang Yi glanced at the old man and said, "Let's do as Grandpa says. As long as they behave themselves, we'll give them some money and let them leave once the matter of Second Uncle is investigated."
The old lady didn't quite agree after hearing this.
Remembering that she had just said to let Dongfang Yi decide for himself, she immediately swallowed her words back.
The old man looked at Dongfang Yi gratefully and nodded.
"Well done, Yi'er."
"As expected of the head of the Dongfang family, you now resemble your father quite a bit."
Upon hearing this, the old lady suddenly became somewhat saddened.
After the old man finished speaking, he immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. He glanced at the old lady, closed his eyes, and sighed.
The matter of their son remained a wound in the wife's heart.
Dongfang Yi recalled that blurry figure from his memory.
I can't help but think how wonderful it would be if they were still here.
On the other side...
On the way to Tinglan Pavilion.
Suddenly remembering something, Jian Yixue looked at Dongfang Tinglan and asked, "Mom, why haven't I seen Qingyan lately?"
Hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan turned around and said, "You mean Qingyan? She went out that day after she learned that Yi'er was alright."
"Out again? Where did you go?"
Dongfang Tinglan said, "It seems to be the place that Youju took her to before."
Jian Yixue, “???”
"Isn't Youju at the Dongfang family's place? What's she doing at the base?"
Dongfang Tinglan shook her head and said, "I don't know."
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