Ouyang Zhenfeng heard Jin Ye's words, looked quite surprised, and then smiled.
"I didn't expect you to be so meticulous, kid."
"That's right. I received news as soon as you returned to Leaving Scenery Island. I heard you were captured by Ouyang Gong. I didn't immediately send people to rescue you, but I dispatched a few individuals to help. If Akan, as my future successor, can't resolve this minor difficulty, I wouldn't be at ease handing Leaving Scenery Island over to him."
Ouyang Kai frowned as he listened, "So you just let me stay imprisoned?"
"What would you do if I were no longer here?"
Ouyang Zhenfeng's simple words left Ouyang Kai speechless.
Jin Ye and Su Ding exchanged glances, fortunate that they had escaped first.
"Grandpa, you sent people to pick us up to the manor to protect our safety, and also because you didn't want us to be involved in this tempering?" Jin Ye continued to ask.
Ouyang Zhenfeng nodded, and his gaze toward Jin Ye held a hint of admiration.
He hadn't expected this young man to see things so clearly.
"You're right. The reason I didn't bring you back to Huang Tian Fort was also because I was worried that if there were any informants around me, your safety would be uncertain."
Ouyang Zhenfeng had something more he didn't say: he wasn't ready to meet Su Ding yet.
Although he wished to see his daughter's daughter, his granddaughter, he felt guilt, resentment, and complex emotions.
"Father, so you are satisfied with the results of my tempering and intend to entrust the position of Fort Master to me with peace of mind?"
Ouyang Kai asked with a dejected expression.
Ouyang Zhenfeng nodded, "Your performance is barely satisfactory, but you can still assume the position of Fort Master."
Old Mr. Zhao Huang, standing nearby, smiled and said, "The Fort Master is too embarrassed to praise you, young master. He is very pleased with you now."
Ouyang Kai was suddenly praised and felt a little unaccustomed to it.
The old man used to lecture him constantly. Now, not only had his attitude improved, but he was also being praised?
"Hey, wait a minute."
Ouyang Kai suddenly thought of something and added, "I can't take over this mess right now."
This refusal caused everyone present to be somewhat perplexed.
Ouyang Zhenfeng's relaxed brow gradually furrowed, and his stern expression reappeared, "I just gave you a good face, what trouble are you stirring up now?"
"Since you're going to retire and have nothing to do, I need to find something for you to do in advance."
Ouyang Kai smiled mysteriously, and Su Ding curiously asked, "Uncle, you're going to find something for Grandpa to do?"
She had to admit, her uncle had quite a bit of courage.
Facing such a stern and overbearing grandfather, he could still refuse and joke around like this.
"I'll find him a grandson to dote on." Ouyang Kai raised an eyebrow.
"Huh?" Su Ding was stunned.
She suddenly realized, her eyes blinking, could it be, could it be...
Ouyang Kai chuckled and said, "Old man, before you step down, I want to find you a daughter-in-law first, have a little brat, and then take your position."
Ouyang Zhenfeng's originally stern face couldn't hold back. Seemingly persuaded, he paused for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Three months."
"Get married and have a baby in three months? Old man, you're pretty ruthless." Ouyang Kai exclaimed.
"Pfft." Su Ding couldn't help but laugh, her eyes crinkling.
"If you don't agree, go take over."
Ouyang Zhenfeng said calmly, then waved his hand, "I'm tired, you can all leave now."
Ouyang Kai was also helpless, and they all went out.
Before leaving, Su Ding smiled at Ouyang Kai and said, "Uncle, regarding Sister Yin Xue, the revolution still requires effort."
Ouyang Kai's old face flushed with embarrassment at his niece's teasing.
"I know, I know, hurry back."
He waved his hand and turned away gallantly.
Jin Ye and Su Ding returned to their room, it was already past one in the morning.
After washing up and lying down, Su Ding saw a message on her phone.
After reading it, Su Ding poked Jin Ye, "Hey, Miao Miao sent me a message."