Chapter 1: The Eye-Catching Wedding

  "Keep asking me, ask a few more times and I might just agree!" Rather than swallow the anger from being scolded by Director Wang earlier, now it's time to get revenge.

  While speaking, Ning couldn't help but glance at her mother Liu Yujuan with a hint of pride, while Liu Yujuan's face turned alternately red and white, looking very uncomfortable.

  On one hand, Ning Ke was enjoying the pleasure of being sought after, while on the other hand, Ning Fan and Ye Zi had arrived at another hotel. Li Feng originally lived there and had planned to have a one-night stand with another tourist, but unexpectedly got kidnapped instead.

  Tang Shaohuang had mentioned the specific room earlier, so Ning Fang went straight there. Seeing that the door was slightly ajar, Ning Fang pushed it open directly, but at this moment, an omen arrived.

  Ning Fan originally pulled Ye Zi back a step, then he saw a pair of boots rushing towards his abdomen.

  Ning Fan slightly furrowed his brow, one hand reached out and pinched the other person's calf, then with a burst of strength, he sent that person flying backward.

  But in the next instant, a cold light suddenly appeared in Ning Fang's pupils, and a long knife was chopped towards him at an extremely fast speed!

  Ning Fan's body shifted to one side, his right hand swiftly extended again, accurately grasping the opponent's wrist, and with a forceful twist, the long knife fell from their grasp. Ning Fan seized the long knife in one motion, while simultaneously kicking out with one foot.

  "Hmm!" A low grunt, and the attacker flew out.

  Boom!

  Two bodies almost simultaneously smashed to the ground, making a dull thud. Ning Fan took a step forward, but was slightly stunned because he immediately saw Tang Shaoyong and Lin Fangfang.

  "Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!" The applause erupted, accompanied by a voice saying, "Masterful, truly masterful!"

  Ning Fan turned his head and saw a slender young man. The young man had an ordinary appearance, and his attire looked quite ordinary as well, but he had an extraordinary air about him that was not easily noticeable.

  A lean man quickly walked up to Ning Fan and extended his right hand: "Hello, I'm Li Liang. Sorry, but I have to test your skills."

  "I'm Ning Fan." Ning Fan shook hands with Li Liang and smiled faintly. "I can understand."

  "Liáng zǐ, I told you before, my brother is very formidable. You had to try, now do you believe me?" Tang Shaòxióng also spoke up at this time, his tone somewhat displeased.

  "Daiyu, I'm not doubting you, but as you know, I've always been a cautious person." Li Liang smiled and then looked at the two big men who had just gotten up from the ground, "These two are the best fighters I could find on short notice. For Ning Fan to be able to easily defeat them without any preparation, he's definitely a true master."

  "Uncle is the most powerful!" Ye Zi hummed softly and said in a crisp voice.

  "Ning Fan, Da Xiong, take a seat first." Li Liang called out to the crowd, "There are still several hours before the transaction time, let's rest for a while and make some preparations."

  After everyone sat down, Li Liang signaled his two bodyguards to drag over a large trunk and open it.

  "Wow, so much money!" Yezi exclaimed loudly, that full box of money, looked very dazzling indeed.

  Li Liang looked at Ning Fan and smiled slightly: "Here is five million, I only need you to bring my brother back alive, other things I don't care about."

  The meaning of Li Liang's words is actually very clear: this money can be given to the kidnappers, or Ning Fang can keep it for himself.

  "As long as your brother is still alive before the transaction, I will bring him and the money back. Ning Fan said calmly: "As for the reward, I told Daxiong earlier that I want 100,000 yuan."

  "Ning Fan, I think Da Xiong must have also said it before. For me, money is not a problem. My brother's life is worth more than 50 million, even if it were 500 million, it would still be less valuable than his life." Li Liang said slowly.

  "I have my principles." Ning Fan shook his head, "For me, this is an easy thing to do, and receiving 100,000 is already a bit expensive."

  Ning Fan paused for a moment, then changed the subject: "As for the reward, let's talk about it after I bring the person back. But I have a question, your brother shouldn't be lacking in women, so why would he come here to have a one-night stand? Was the other party kidnapped by chance or was it premeditated?"

  Li Liang showed a hint of a helpless smile: "This isn't surprising, my younger brother isn't quite up to par. With our family background, it shouldn't be hard for him to find a woman, but he always says things like 'I pick up girls with my face, not with money', and insists on pretending to be an ordinary person. As a result, he got played by someone who pulled the wool over his eyes, and he didn't even know when to admit defeat. Sigh... never mind, just rest assured that there's no ulterior motive here, my brother is just this kind of person."

  "Mr. Li, can you contact the kidnapper now?" Ning Fan hesitated for a moment, "If possible, try to ask the other party to make an advance transaction."

  "Brother, don't you think there's something wrong with this?" Tang Shaohuang couldn't help but ask.

  "I've handled several kidnapping cases before, but this time the kidnappers are not professional, which makes it even more troublesome. Moreover, their current actions seem to be trying to make a quick getaway after getting the ransom. They requested the transaction at 5 o'clock, perhaps to prepare for their escape. To be honest, I'm very skeptical of their sincerity, maybe they'll just kill us after getting the money." Ning Fan analyzed: "I speculate that they will choose a location near a deserted area for the transaction. By then, when it's almost dark, they'll enter the deserted area and there won't be anyone who can catch up to them."

  The entire Qingyun Mountain actually has a large undeveloped area that is uninhabited, ordinary people can easily get lost when entering, and there may be ferocious beasts inside, in short it's very unsafe, even police officers dare not enter casually.

  "What should I do then?" Li Liang's face also turned somewhat solemn.

  "Keep calling the kidnappers, asking for an advance transaction, and constantly confirm your brother's safety. If they refuse to make an advance transaction, you must let them know that when the time comes, it will be a simultaneous exchange of money and person, so they won't dare to act rashly." Ning Fan said: "As long as I see your brother alive when I meet him, I can guarantee his survival."

  "Alright, I'll call the kidnapper first." Li Liang didn't hesitate and immediately picked up his phone to dial.

  A few minutes later, Li Liang hung up the phone.

  "No way, the kidnapper insisted on a 5 o'clock transaction. But I just heard my brother's voice." Li Liang said with some helplessness.

  "Try calling again in half an hour." Ning Fan said.

  "Alright." Li Liang seemed to have considerable trust in Ning Fan already.

  "Come on, everyone, have some tea and wait slowly, don't rush." Lin Fangfang was brewing tea and also started calling out to the crowd.

  "Uncle, it's so boring. Let's go play on the mountain for a while." Yezi said with a pout, hugging Ningfan's arm.

  "Why don't you go find Keke?" Ning Fan thought for a moment and said: "Or, you can also go to school, it should be safe for the time being."

  "I don't want to go, I want to stay with Uncle!" Yezi said, pouting her mouth.

  "Huh, brother, is that matter settled?" Tang Shaohuang asked with some curiosity at this time.

  "Not quite sure, probably solved a part of it." Ning Fan wasn't very certain either. If Chen Zi Xuan had completely gone crazy, then it would be hard to say.

  Tang Shaohuang opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but then felt it wasn't quite suitable. There were other people around him, and some things he didn't find convenient to ask about either.

  "Ning Fan, it seems like you've run into some trouble?" Li Liang chimed in from the side.

  "In life, it's inevitable to encounter some troubles." Ning Fan smiled lightly and didn't deny it.

  "I don't know much about your situation, but I heard you're currently unemployed. Actually, if you're willing, I can offer you a job." Li Liang smiled slightly, "Daxiong also knows that I started a security company, although to be honest, the company isn't very successful yet. We lack talented people like you in the company. If you're willing to go to the provincial city, salary won't be an issue, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

  "I'm telling you, Lianzi, your little brother is being kidnapped and you still have the mood to flirt with people. I really admire you." Tang Shaohuang looked quite speechless.

  Li Liang smiled indifferently: "With Ning Fan's talent, I don't have to worry too much about my brother's safety. Besides, worrying is useless. As the saying goes, 'it's easy to get a thousand pieces of gold, but hard to find a good general.' My security company really needs someone like Ning Fan."

  "Mr. Li, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave Qingyun City for the time being." Ning Fan said with a shake of his head.

  "Really." Li Liang fell into a slight contemplation, one finger lightly tapping on the table, seemingly considering some issue.

  About a minute later, Li Liang raised his head again: "Ning Fang, I have a question. Your martial arts skills, or those combat techniques of yours, can you teach them to others?"

  "It's not that it can't be done, but it requires a very long time of practice." Ning Fang didn't conceal the fact either. These martial arts skills were also mentioned by Lao Dao back then, and they weren't any secret. If he wanted to teach them to others, it was naturally possible.

  But learning martial arts requires not only talent, but also perseverance. It's not something that just anyone can learn. Moreover, even if one has both talent and perseverance, without three to five years of practice, it's difficult to become a master.

  "Although I'm not entirely clear what kind of trouble you're in now, if I'm not mistaken, the girl by your side might be in danger, so you have no choice but to keep her with you. In that case, I think we might actually be able to reach an agreement between us." Li Liang's face broke into a smile. "I think I can provide you with a few bodyguards."

  "Ah, that's great!" Tang Shaoyong immediately picked up the conversation, "Brother, ask Liangzi to lend you a few bodyguards to protect Yezi, and then you can go do your own thing!"

  "Big silly bear!" Yezi suddenly shrieked, "What kind of stupid idea is this? I don't need a bodyguard, having Uncle protect me is enough!"

  Tang Shaohuang shrank his neck and smiled awkwardly: "Uh, that... when I didn't say anything."

  "Leaf, stop messing around." Ning Fan scolded in a soft voice, then looked at Li Liang: "Mr. Li, as far as I know, private bodyguards are very expensive, and I may not be able to afford it now."

  "So we need an agreement, an agreement that doesn't require you to pay any fees." Li Liang smiled brightly, looking like he had already thought it through.