The electric tricycle started moving.
The midday breeze whistled past their ears, a rather pleasant sensation.
"Miss Su, who are you looking for in the city? I'm quite familiar with the city, I can take you there directly," Zhao Yang asked Su Ding enthusiastically.
"I need to see the Fortress Master. Is that possible?" Su Ding asked quickly.
Actually, Su Ding didn't know much about this island of Li Jing. The Ouyang family was a noble clan of Li Jing Island, and the Fortress Master was equivalent to the island master of this place. She was unsure of the procedures for ordinary people to meet the Fortress Master.
"You want to see the Fortress Master?"
Hearing this, Zhao Yang narrowed his eyes and glanced at Su Ding.
Su Ding quickly explained, "Yes, I have something to discuss with him, and I must see him in person."
Zhao Yang looked slightly confused. "To see the Fortress Master, you need to enter Huang Tian Bao. Do you have the necessary permits?"
Su Ding froze and shook her head.
"Well, it's my first time in the city," she explained in a low voice.
"Recently, I've heard some rumors that some opposing forces are planning to cause internal strife. Therefore, our unit has received orders to pay extreme attention to security within the city. Huang Tian Bao, in particular, is the core location of the island and has already been put under strict lockdown. If you don't have the permits, it will be very difficult to get in."
"Did something happen?"
Su Ding, sensing something amiss, quickly inquired.
Zhao Yang furrowed his brows. "It's hard to say. In short, Huang Tian Bao is not a place that ordinary people can enter. I estimate that there will be some unrest soon. Of course, this is just my speculation."
"But I have something important to do, and I must see the Fortress Master. What should I do?"
Anxiety was evident on Su Ding's face, and her eyes looked towards Zhao Yang. "Can you help me, Brother Zhao?"
Faced with such a beautiful woman asking for help, Zhao Yang's heart immediately melted. How could he bear to say no?
Zhao Yang immediately nodded. "I can help you, but you'll need to wait for the right opportunity. You'll have to find a place to stay first."
Su Ding exchanged a look with Jin Ye, and they both felt it was feasible.
After all, the situation was unclear, and there might be opposing forces hidden in the city. They couldn't reveal themselves easily, as it could become a point of leverage against the Fortress Master.
"Okay, I'll stay at a hotel in the city," Su Ding said, looking at Zhao Yang.
"I have a house in the city. If you don't mind, you can stay with me," Zhao Yang quickly offered, but then he seemed to realize the inappropriateness of his words and hurriedly explained, "Don't worry, I... I didn't mean anything else."
Su Ding smiled. "Then thank you, Brother Zhao."
At this moment, Jin Ye, who had been silent, finally spoke. "I'm going too."
Zhao Yang's eyes widened. He hadn't expected this seemingly quiet man to be so shamelessly brazen, openly engaging in an affair!
"Aren't you going to the city to find your father-in-law? What do you want to do?" Zhao Yang glared at Jin Ye.
"I want to protect her," Jin Ye said indifferently, his gaze casually falling on Su Ding.
Su Ding suddenly felt a prickle of unease and gave a dry laugh. "Brother Zhao, I believe Mr. Jin is a good person. I hope you can accommodate him too. I believe he must have his own unspoken difficulties."
Zhao Yang was completely taken aback, looking from Su Ding to Jin Ye.
Damn it, this is a world that values appearances!
He admitted that this guy was more handsome than him, but the handsomer people were often the more scummy. Young girls these days liked this type, which left him speechless.
"Miss Su, he is a married man." Zhao Yang, whether out of personal bias or moral conviction, felt that Su Ding's actions were wrong.
Su Ding was rendered speechless by his words, her face showing embarrassment.
She felt it was wrong to deceive Zhao Yang like this, but for the sake of the bigger picture, she couldn't reveal her identity. She could only apologize to him later.
Seeing Su Ding lower her head with shame, Zhao Yang felt he had hit the mark and his impression of Jin Ye worsened.
So it was you who seduced the young girl!
Jin Ye remained calm, showing no reaction.
Just as Zhao Yang was pondering how to break the awkward silence, the old man in front suddenly shouted, "We're entering the city!"
As his words fell, the car continued to move, and they saw several groups of people in uniform patrolling the street.
Seeing their vehicle, they walked directly towards them.
Su Ding's heart sank. Had they been discovered?