"Investigating the powerful figures on Departing Island this time, a portion of them should be the result of drug manipulation. If a solution can be found as soon as possible, it might help Uncle avoid many potential dangers."
Jin Ye also spoke then, stating calmly, "Of course, drug research is not as simple as speaking. It requires a lot of time and effort. Miss Yin Xue, not being from the island, is willing to wade into this mess, and we should be grateful. As for overseeing this matter, we should respect Miss Yin Xue's wishes."
Su Ding nodded obediently upon hearing this.
"Sister Yin Xue, we respect your decision, and Uncle will not force you."
Yin Xue looked at Su Ding, a hint of surprise appearing on her cold, beautiful face.
She frowned, deep in thought...
"Uh, yes, Yin Xue, if you're unwilling, just consider everything I just said as unsaid. I was presumptuous."
Ouyang Kai also seemed to understand something and waved his hand.
At this moment, Yin Xue spoke softly, "I am willing. Rest assured, you can entrust this matter to me. For the sake of the Fort Master and my master's friendship, I will naturally go all out."
"Good."
Ouyang Kai smiled, a touch of tenderness in his gaze towards Yin Xue.
He knew Yin Xue would not refuse, and as for the young madam, his feelings were naturally mixed with personal affection.
"If you have any problems, feel free to come to me."
Ouyang Kai said with a chuckle, "Now that the matter is settled, you should come with me, lest you get lost here."
Yin Xue nodded.
The two bid farewell to Su Ding and Jin Ye and left the room.
Su Ding watched the backs of Ouyang Kai and Yin Xue as they departed, a smile gracing her sparkling eyes.
They look so well-matched.
Uncle appears gentle yet domineering, handsome and dashing. What woman wouldn't fall for him?
Yin Xue is cool and beautiful, like an ethereal fairy.
The more Su Ding thought about it, the more convinced she was that these two were made for each other. She nudged Jin Ye, "Do you think Uncle and Yin Xue will get together?"
Jin Ye looked at her bright, shining eyes and chuckled.
"Yes."
Su Ding then remembered something else and said, "By the way, have you noticed that Grandpa doesn't seem to take this matter seriously?"
Jin Ye seemed to recall something and pondered for a moment before nodding.
"Perhaps for Grandpa, this matter is just a minor issue..."
He could even sense Ouyang Zhenfeng's laissez-faire attitude. Based on what he had learned these past few days, Ouyang Zhenfeng knew of the Yinshan Laboratory's existence back then but had not eradicated it completely.
And for the remnants to continue their research over the years, he couldn't have been unaware, yet he maintained a passive stance...
To put it another way, even if he wasn't aware, now that it had been discovered and he knew his son had been captured, he still hadn't dispatched troops to rescue him, merely sending a few subordinates to secretly assist.
What was Ouyang Zhenfeng thinking?
Su Ding also fell into thought. Although the developments were always so perplexing, she had a premonition that the matter was about to end.
Even now, she still found it hard to believe.
Ouyang Gong, who had colluded with Shao Lin to deal with her back then, would ultimately have some connection to her family...
The past flashed before her eyes.
Su Ding subconsciously gently stroked her abdomen, recalling those painful experiences she preferred not to dwell on...
"Ding Ding, don't think about it anymore."
Suddenly, a pair of warm hands held hers, and he said softly, "Look."
Su Ding followed the sound and saw Jin Ye playing a video of Xiao Rui playing on his phone.
That little face had lost some of its childishness, showing hints of prettiness and charm. She had grown taller, and although her clothes were simple, she was very lively.
"Xiao Rui has grown so much."
A warmth seemed to fill Su Ding's heart, and she longed to go home even more.
Although Departing Island was also her home, she had never lived there. Now that she had a daughter, a son, and a husband, she naturally wanted to live her current life well.
As if understanding Su Ding's thoughts, Jin Ye said, "Soon."
Time passed quickly, and three days flew by in the blink of an eye.
Su Ding had wanted to help, but her grandfather refused, only asking her to await Ouyang Kai's results.
She didn't want to cause trouble, so she occasionally helped Yin Xue and learned about the customs and traditions of Departing Island. Soon, news from Ouyang Kai arrived.
"Uncle is back."
Upon hearing the servant's report, Su Ding and Jin Ye hurried towards the hall.