Chapter Seventeen: No Confirmation of the Relationship? Then Zhang Fan Is Doomed!
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Ye Long approached with a gloomy expression and suddenly slapped Qian Chenggong across the face.
“What did you say? You said I should kneel before Mr. Zhang!”
“If this Mr. Zhang gets angry, I won’t be able to protect you either!”
Smack!
The pain on his face was sharp and burning.
Fear gripped his heart intensely.
Qian Chenggong felt a chill run down his spine, a cold wave shooting from his tailbone straight to the top of his head.
When he turned to look at Zhang Fan again, he was already kneeling on the ground.
Never mind why his usually fearless boss was backing Zhang Fan.
That was unimportant.
What mattered was that if he didn’t kneel now, his fate would surely be miserable.
Qian Chenggong knelt and kowtowed repeatedly, sobbing bitterly.
“Mr. Zhang, I deserve to die!”
“In front of you, I am nothing but a clown.”
“Please forgive me, show me mercy!”
Zhang Fan’s expression was far from pleased; his brows furrowed tightly as he fixed his gaze on Ye Long.
What was Ye Long up to?
Qian Chenggong was indeed a scoundrel, but he wasn’t stupid.
Many people would try to curry favor in front of their superiors.
He dared to provoke me because he was certain Ye Long would back him up against me.
But Ye Long’s daughter had disfigured that brat Ye Xiu, and now I was humiliating Ye Long’s subordinate.
And yet, Ye Long actually made Qian Chenggong kneel?
Something was off, and Zhang Fan had to treat this carefully.
Ye Long appeared indifferent, focusing inwardly as if none of this concerned him.
Qian Chenggong was nearly driven mad with fear.
What was going on?
Had I knelt and still not satisfied Mr. Zhang?
That was true; I had been too harsh earlier.
Thinking of this, Qian Chenggong wailed and cried, even bleeding from his forehead where he banged it.
“Mr. Zhang, I’m willing to pay any price. Please forgive me!”
“From now on, I’m your dog. If you tell me to go east, I won’t dare go west!”
“You can harm my family, but please don’t take my life! I worked hard to get where I am…”
When Zhang Fan heard that last sentence, he glanced at him once more.
Without mercy, he raised his foot and kicked Qian Chenggong hard in the stomach.
The kick was so fierce that Qian Chenggong vomited bile.
Despite the pain, he forced a stiff smile.
“Good kick, Mr. Zhang! Truly worthy of you!”
“You’ve even fixed my years-old injuries!”
Zhang Fan found this disgusting.
“Get lost!”
Qian Chenggong didn’t dare linger for a moment.
He scrambled into his car and locked the doors tightly.
Only then did Zhang Fan look at Ye Long again, raising an eyebrow.
“Your daughter disfigured your son, yet you let your subordinate kneel before me?”
“Ye Long, aren’t you being a little pathetic?”
“Is this really something you’d do?”
The moment he finished speaking, Zhang Fan caught a strong murderous intent in Ye Long’s eyes.
But Ye Long said nothing and silently left with Ye Xiu.
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Zhang Fan frowned, saying nothing.
Sure enough, someone was backing me.
Otherwise, with the notorious reputations of that father and son—known throughout Haishi City—would they have let me go so easily?
Who could make Ye Long, Haishi’s richest man, feel so wary?
As he watched Ye Long’s car disappear, Zhang Fan searched his mind for who might be assisting him.
But he couldn’t figure it out.
No matter.
[Notification! Host has made Qian Chenggong kneel!]
[Host receives reward: 50 million]
[Current balance: 3 billion]
Zhang Fan nodded to himself.
This guy was just a small-time punk; no wonder the reward was meager.
Zhang Qingyun followed Teacher Li to the school gate.
“Daddy!”
Seeing Zhang Fan, Zhang Qingyun, carrying a small backpack, bounced happily into his arms.
Her little face rubbed against his, reaching out to touch his stubble.
“Huh~ Daddy didn’t shave today and poked me!”
Zhang Fan’s eyes were full of tenderness as he lifted her, gently touching her delicate nose.
“That’s Daddy’s fault. Daddy will make it up to you.”
“Yay! Qingyun wants to eat potato stewed beef!”
“No problem, baby. You can ask for anything you want!”
Throughout the past year, no matter how hard or tiring Zhang Fan’s work at the construction site and delivering food was, he never neglected his daughter.
In fact, a large part of the household expenses went on food.
Teacher Li glanced at Zhang Fan with a calm yet excited gaze.
Just now, did I see that right?
When Ye Long came with his men, I didn’t dare come out, fearing something bad would happen.
But in the end, the richest man in Haishi actually made Qian Chenggong kneel before Zhang Fan?
My goodness!
My suspicion was right.
This man, who could casually spend millions and bring the airport to a halt, clearly had serious backing!
Otherwise, with Ye Long’s temper, how could he swallow his pride like that?
No, I have to find a way to pursue Zhang Fan!
Marrying such an outstanding man would elevate my social standing by leaps and bounds!
Teacher Li’s eyes darted about.
I’ve got it!
On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll hold a class autumn outing with parents coming along.
Since Zhang Fan and his wife are divorced, he must be the only one accompanying Zhang Qingyun.
Two days camping outdoors — can’t I get close to this quality man?
Even if I can’t take things further directly, I have to create opportunities for some romantic tension.
The more Teacher Li thought about it, the more excited she became.
She cast a longing glance at Zhang Fan’s back, then hurriedly handed the other students over to their parents.
She rushed home to start planning the autumn outing.
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Inside the car.
In a rage, Ye Xiu smashed everything he could grab inside the vehicle.
He pounded the car window fiercely with his phone.
His anger had reached its peak.
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Though still young, this wealthy second-generation playboy shouted at Ye Long.
“Are you even my dad?”
“You let that little brat disfigure your son’s face, yet you made Uncle Qian kneel for me?”
“Dad, are you crazy or what?”
Ye Long’s face darkened, eyes glaring fiercely.
“Shut up!”
“Do you know how terrifying Zhang Fan’s background is?”
“Even I, your father, dare not act against him lightly!”
“You’re only acting recklessly because you rely on me. Your anger as a weakling is meaningless!”
Ye Xiu sneered coldly.
“That Zhang Fan is just a lousy delivery guy. Dad, you’re the richest man in Haishi.”
“Anyway, I must get revenge on Zhang Qingyun!”
Ye Long’s headache was unbearable.
He wanted to explain to Ye Xiu how formidable the Zhu family behind Zhu Qing’an was.
But how could his young son understand?
Sigh!
He had spoiled him rotten, making him reckless and ignorant of the world.
Though he preached to Ye Xiu, Ye Long was also furious inside.
After all, his son’s injury was real and severe.
A call came in.
“Boss, I’ve investigated the connection between Zhang Fan and Zhu Qing’an.”
“They haven’t been in contact for many years.”
“People around Zhu Qing’an say he has some feelings for Zhang Fan, but they never officially confirmed a relationship.”
Ye Long clenched his fist.
“Good!”
“If there’s no real relationship, then killing him is no problem.”
“Prepare again. Find the right time to take him out, but remember, leave no evidence.”
The caller replied with a “Yes.”
Listening to the muffled voice on the phone, Ye Long turned his gaze to Zhang Fan carrying his daughter into the car.
Damn it!
So in the end, you and Zhu Qing’an never confirmed anything?
It was only one-sided affection from Zhu Qing’an?
Damn!
Wasting my mood!
Just wait. I’ve been in Haishi for years for a reason.
In a few days, you and your daughter will disappear, and no one will ever find a trace of you!
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Liu’s father lay in a hospital bed, while Liu’s mother made a video call to their daughter.
Liu Yan answered after a while but kept the camera fixed on her face.
She looked like she was lying down.
Her voice was full of pain, gasping as she spoke.
“Dad? Mom? Is something wrong?”
Liu’s mother’s expression changed slightly, filled with concern.
“Yan Yan, your voice sounds shaky.”
“Are you alright?”