Ouyang Kai and Yin Xue waited for ten minutes before the Jin family’s people arrived.
“Miss Yin, what’s happening?”
“They’re trapped in the manor. Let’s go together.”
Yin Xue briefly explained the situation and drove them over.
Before they even reached the manor, several gunshots rang out, making everyone’s expressions turn serious.
Yin Xue glanced at the pale Ouyang Kai. “Hide behind me.”
A warmth surged through Ouyang Kai’s heart. This girl was quite reassuring.
Soon, they broke into the manor.
Two groups were engaged in a fierce battle, with the sounds of gunfire and melee combat. The leader of the Erdao military squad, the short-haired man, fought more and more bravely, holding his own against two opponents.
“Charge!”
The Jin family’s men, seeing the unfolding battle, also rushed forward.
After a fierce fight, Ouyang Donghe’s forces were all captured, and Xiao Jie was rescued, though he had sustained some superficial injuries.
“Ouyang Donghe…”
The short-haired man’s eyes widened slightly upon seeing Ouyang Donghe.
Ouyang Kai said coldly, “Ouyang Donghe colluded with external enemies and secretly brought me to Erdao. Joe, arrest them first. I will interrogate them later.”
The short-haired man, Joe, nodded, understanding it was an internal conflict.
Then, his gaze fell upon the group led by Xiao Jie.
“Who are these people?”
As the captain of the Erdao military squad, Joe was highly sensitive to outsiders on the island.
Especially since the command on Lijin Island had instructed strict checks on strangers arriving, with any information to be reported promptly.
Ouyang Kai replied, “I asked them to come. They’re fine. Take Ouyang Donghe and the others away first.”
Joe nodded. “Alright.”
He and Ouyang Kai were childhood friends and also superior and subordinate.
Although Ouyang Donghe held a distinguished position on Lijin Island, he was not as important as the manor lord’s only son.
Soon, he led his subordinates and took the group away for arrest.
“Do not report tonight’s events for now. Keep them in secret custody.”
“Understood.”
Joe quickly led Ouyang Donghe and the others away by car.
Ouyang Kai then turned to Yin Xue and the others. “I have a place to stay on Erdao. Would you like to come with me?”
Xiao Jie nodded without hesitation.
Originally, Young Master Jin had sent them to support the rescue of Ouyang Kai and assist Ouyang family’s forces. Now that they had found the main party, there was no need to act alone.
Moreover, Ouyang Donghe’s other faction might target them.
“Mm,” Yin Xue also nodded.
Ouyang Kai looked at Yin Xue, a hint of tenderness in his eyes.
…
In the evening, Zhao Yang brought news to Su Ding and Jin Ye.
“Tomorrow you’ll have a chance to enter the manor. They need to procure supplies, so you can blend in.”
“That’s great.”
Su Ding’s face lit up with joy. “Brother Zhao Yang, thank you so much.”
Zhao Yang smiled sheepishly. “You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help you achieve your goal.”
Jin Ye glanced at him indifferently, saying nothing.
His wife was truly popular with men. If the situation wasn’t so urgent, he would have taken Su Ding home immediately.
As the night deepened,
Su Ding tossed and turned in the guest room, unable to sleep, when suddenly there was a movement at her door.
A dark figure gradually approached her.
Instantly, her body tensed!
Before she could ask anything, a familiar scent reached her, and her guard immediately relaxed, a hint of amusement in her.
“Aren’t you afraid Zhao Yang will find out?”
The dark figure slowly lay down beside her, a deep, husky voice sounding in her ear.
“Let him find out.”
As the words fell, a strong arm wrapped around her slender waist.
Su Ding blushed and quickly changed the subject. “I’ll be able to see Grandpa tomorrow. I wonder how Uncle is doing.”
“Kiss me, and I’ll tell you,” the man said softly, resting his head on Su Ding’s shoulder.
*Mwah!*
Su Ding lowered her head and kissed his cheek. In the silence of the night, the sound of the kiss was remarkably loud.
The night was too deep to discern the smile on Jin Ye’s face.
“I received news from Xiao Jie. Uncle has been rescued. Ouyang Gong controlled Ouyang Donghe to bring Uncle to Erdao for secret confinement. Xiao Jie and his group happened to get the news and rescued him.”
“Uncle has now contacted the Erdao military and gained the initiative. They are currently investigating another group of Ouyang Gong’s forces on Erdao, aiming for a complete annihilation.”
Hearing this, Su Ding’s heart leaped with joy. “That’s wonderful! Uncle is safe!”
“Uncle has also contacted the manor lord. Now the manor lord knows our location. However, to avoid detection by Ouyang Gong’s forces on Lijin Island, we will still enter the manor discreetly as per our original plan.”
Jin Ye spoke softly, feeling a sense of relief from the happiness of the woman in his arms.
He continued, “Once we meet the manor lord, Uncle will also lead Erdao personnel to Lijin Island and join forces with the power the manor lord has deployed in recent days to jointly confront Ouyang Gong.”
“It seems the dawn is breaking soon,” Su Ding said happily.
Jin Ye stroked Su Ding’s hair. “Sleep now.”
Just as Su Ding hugged Jin Ye back, preparing to close her eyes and sleep, there was another sound at the door.
“Miss Su, are you asleep?”
Zhao Yang’s voice came from outside.