Su Ding spoke up in time, "Sister Yin Xue, would you like to come sit with me?"
Yin Xue froze, looking up at Su Ding in surprise. She was somewhat astonished. Although she hadn't had much direct contact with Su Ding, her nephew had caused quite a bit of trouble for her before.
And as an aunt, she naturally felt somewhat inferior in front of her.
"Well then, I'll impose on Miss Su," Yin Xue said softly.
"Sister Yin, you're too kind," Su Ding smiled and walked over proactively.
Ouyang Kai met Su Ding's gaze and felt a bit embarrassed. "Uncle, you go ahead."
He felt quite humiliated being rejected when he tried to chat up his niece, and thankfully Su Ding had given him a way out.
Following that, Jin Ye, Su Ding, and Yin Xue proceeded to the eighth floor.
Ouyang Kai, meanwhile, headed to the study where the Old Master was.
Inside the study.
Fortress Master Ouyang was already waiting, and Ouyang Kai arrived late.
As soon as he entered, Ouyang Kai said, "Old Master, you've finally acknowledged Ding Ding. It's so much better this way, with the whole family together."
His somewhat nonchalant demeanor caused Fortress Master Ouyang's face to darken immediately.
"How is things with Ouyang Gong?" Fortress Master Ouyang didn't engage with him, cutting straight to business in a deep voice.
"I've cleared out the remaining remnants on Er Island. Fortunately, they haven't been targeting Er Island for too long. I've also extracted a lot of crucial information from it."
Upon hearing Ouyang Gong's name, Ouyang Kai's expression also turned serious. "When I was at the Yinshan laboratory before, I discovered that the Yinshan laboratory was indeed conducting many unsavory experiments. The stabilized product sold externally is the kind of divine medicine that strengthens the body and extends lifespan. This divine medicine is an upgraded version from previous years, reducing the side effects on the human body... so their source of income is also from these."
"But as time went on, they were not satisfied with these customers, so they contacted Ouyang Gong and reached a deal. At the same time, the Yinshan laboratory was researching a technology to control people's behavior. It involves implanting chips in the human body that paralyze the neural consciousness at critical moments. I was once a victim of this."
Ouyang Kai's words caused Fortress Master Ouyang's expression to shift slightly. In his hawk-like eyes, there was an imperceptible hint of worry.
"It seems you are alright now."
This was a statement, delivered with his usual calm.
Ouyang Kai seemed accustomed to his father's demeanor and shrugged. "I was almost done for there. Fortunately, the people Jin Ye sent were on Er Island and saved me."
After saying this, Ouyang Kai, like a sensitive child, quickly scanned his father's face, seemingly hoping for a word of concern.
However, his wish was not granted.
Fortress Master Ouyang remained as indifferent as ever, as if his own son had died in front of him, and he would still be so composed.
Ouyang Kai felt an indescribable sense of loss, but it was also within his expectations.
"From what I know, Ouyang Gong lured Ouyang Donghe to Yinshan and controlled him through this technology. The current Ouyang Donghe is merely a puppet. Under Ouyang Gong's control, the foremost figures are a group of people in white, and below them are his subordinates who work for him."
Fortress Master Ouyang said sternly, "What are your arrangements next?"
These words were like a homeroom teacher asking a student to answer a question, as if he had some definite plan in mind.
Ouyang Kai shrugged, walked forward a couple of steps, and sat on the guest chair in the study. "I obtained a list from the people in white on Er Island, consisting of powerful and influential families who participated in the Li Jing Island incident. However, the credibility of this list cannot yet be confirmed."
"So, over the next few days, I will personally visit these families to collect evidence."
Fortress Master Ouyang's gaze towards him suddenly held a different hue, as if he hadn't expected him to be so meticulous.
"Continue."