Chapter Forty-Five: In the Prime of Life, the Bridal Chamber’s Candlelit Night

Zhang Fan was left speechless.

No matter how he tried to persuade her, Tian Xiao refused to leave.

She said that once, a wealthy man was attacked by an assassin who climbed up through the plumbing while he was using the restroom, shooting him dead on the spot.

As an excellent security professional, Tian Xiao absolutely could not allow any harm to come to her employer.

Zhang Fan could no longer hold it in and sighed before beginning to relieve himself.

Despite repeatedly promising not to look, Tian Xiao couldn’t help but steal a glance.

Having seen much in her life, she gasped softly at that moment.

My goodness...

If this were to happen...

Tian Xiao’s face flushed slightly, and she remained silent, only breathing a bit more heavily.

Zhang Fan, even more embarrassed, quickly pulled up his pants.

The two left the restroom in silence, immediately surrounded by a large group of bodyguards.

Even Zhao Tiezhu was pushed to the edge, unable to communicate with Zhang Fan properly.

This continued even after leaving the company.

Zhang Fan finally shook his head in frustration.

“I’ve already secured the lithography machine. If the spy wants to kill me now, it’s meaningless.”

“Besides, even if you encircle me, can you really stop a sniper rifle?”

“Disperse.”

Tian Xiao opened her mouth to say more but met Zhang Fan’s displeased glare.

She could only signal the hundred or so bodyguards to scatter.

Still, she stayed close behind Zhang Fan, ready to intervene at a moment’s notice.

Zhang Fan sighed helplessly and lowered his voice to Zhao Tiezhu.

“If I’d known, I would’ve just kept a low profile and handed the blueprints over to the government.”

“Now look, I probably have guards outside my door even when I sleep.”

Zhao Tiezhu looked envious.

“Brother, just quietly enjoy it!”

“How many people in the world can enjoy this level of security?”

The brothers first went to pick up Zhang Qingyun.

Zhang Fan drove the three hundred million yuan luxury car, and along the way, the system chimed.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully helping China break through the technological barrier!]

[Host rewarded: Five billion yuan]

[Current balance: Five billion yuan]

All the previous funds had been invested in the lithography machine.

Aside from the one billion yuan in company funds, there was now only this five billion yuan available.

During the meal, Zhao Tiezhu’s expression suddenly turned sour.

“Brother, I just saw the news. That Logan refused to pay the amount we bet.”

“He said that not even five hundred billion yuan, not even five yuan, will be transferred to the Zhang Group.”

“China has already sent legal experts to meet with American legal experts in an international court.”

Zhang Fan scoffed.

“That’s how Westerners are—untrustworthy from the start, built their fortunes on plunder.”

“People like that, don’t expect them to ever pay the five hundred billion.”

“Even if they don’t, Logan has become the laughingstock of the world. Compared to money, that’s the biggest blow to him.”

Seeing Zhang Fan’s indifference, Zhao Tiezhu reined in his anger and nodded with a smile.

“Brother, I heard you and sister-in-law are getting married tomorrow!”

“I think you still need to be careful. Don’t let Logan or Liu Yan cause trouble at your wedding.”

Thinking of the wedding, Zhang Fan called Zhu Qing’an.

After confirming the venue was ready, he hung up.

Time passed swiftly to the next day.

Naturally, the wedding followed a series of traditional Chinese ceremonies.

The location chosen was a pristine, uninhabited scenic spot, attracting tens of thousands of elites.

It was a vast cliffside with snow-capped mountains visible overhead and forests behind.

The breeze stirred the flowers and grass on the ground.

The scenery was breathtaking.

When Liu Yan saw Zhang Fan’s social media post about marrying Zhu Qing’an, she clenched her teeth so tightly they nearly shattered.

Jealousy flared up uncontrollably inside her.

“If I hadn’t divorced him, if I’d held a grand wedding again, I’d be the one standing beside him now!”

“Damn it...”

“Zhang Fan, I’ll make sure you don’t live well!”

A middle-aged man approached Liu Yan and handed her some documents.

Seeing the papers, Liu Yan hurriedly took them.

They were entrusted by Logan to use the family’s connections to sell all of John’s artwork and antiques.

Upon seeing the amount, Liu Yan trembled with excitement.

“Five hundred million after taxes!”

“Five hundred million dollars!”

“Wonderful!”

Thanks to the Rothschild family’s help, Liu Yan had recently become a U.S. citizen.

For her, she was now rich and Logan’s girlfriend.

Everything was finally heading in a good direction!

Liu Yan gripped the documents tightly and immediately set off for the hospital where Logan was.

Logan had long since awakened from his coma but still couldn’t walk.

His limbs were injured, requiring rest.

Seeing Liu Yan, Logan ground his teeth.

“That damned Zhang Fan, I will find a way to kill him!”

“Unfortunately, he’s in China, and the Rothschild family has no power there.”

Liu Yan spoke excitedly, holding Logan’s hand.

“Darling, I have a way to kill Zhang Fan!”

“I grew up in China; I know it inside and out, and I know Zhang Fan’s personality. Now that he’s so rich, he’ll definitely take his wife and kids traveling soon.”

“As long as he goes to a border city or travels abroad, that’s when you can strike decisively!”

Logan frowned and shook his head.

“You know nothing about China’s military strength.”

“China today is the only country in the world that can contend with us. If a full-scale war broke out, since we lack factories, China, as the world’s only manufacturing powerhouse, could bomb every inch of our land.”

“And the hundreds of special forces protecting Zhang Fan are kings among soldiers. Even if he travels abroad, there’s no chance of killing him.”

Liu Yan lifted her chin proudly.

“Leave this to me!”

“Darling, I will kill Zhang Fan!”

Thinking of Zhang Fan, Logan’s teeth ground so hard they nearly cracked. He stared at Liu Yan for a long moment.

“Fine! If you can kill him, I’ll marry you!”

“When I inherit the Rothschild family, half of my assets will be yours.”

“How about that?”

Liu Yan was ecstatic.

Half the Rothschild family’s fortune!

It was like a meteoric rise!

“Yes, that’s wonderful!”

Liu Yan nodded repeatedly, agreeing immediately and starting preparations right away.

Meanwhile, a grand wedding ended amidst everyone’s laughter and joy.

Soon, it was time for the bridal chamber.

Since it was a traditional Chinese wedding, after returning to Zhang Fan’s villa, Zhu Qing’an stayed in his room, not appearing elsewhere.

When Zhang Fan entered, he saw Zhu Qing’an under a red veil.

Though her face was hidden, he could see it flushed bright red.

Many elites had toasted them today, and Zhang Fan was already somewhat drunk, staggering as he approached Zhu Qing’an.

Like a fierce tiger pouncing on its prey, he pinned her to the bed, lifting the red veil from her face with a smile.

“Wife.”

Zhu Qing’an’s ears turned bright red.

“H-Husband...”

“Be gentle, I’m afraid it’ll hurt.”