Stepping out of Jiangning International Airport, Ye Fan looked up at the deep blue sky, took a deep breath, and said slowly, "I'm back!"
He hailed a taxi and climbed in. "Driver, to Qingcheng International, please."
Soon after, the taxi stopped in front of Qingcheng International.
Ye Fan got out of the car. He looked up at the modern, towering Qingcheng Building and sighed quietly. Not bad. So this is my fiancée's company!
Ye Fan pulled out his phone and made a call. "Uncle Su, I've arrived at Qingcheng International."
"Ye Fan! You've finally come back!" The voice on the phone was that of a robust middle-aged man, clearly very excited to hear from him.
"Yes, I've returned to fulfill the marriage agreement," Ye Fan said with a faint, perfectly calm smile.
"That's good. This marriage agreement was made years ago by your master and me," the deep voice on the phone responded with relief. "Qingxue isn't getting any younger. It's time she had someone to take good care of her…"
"Uncle Su, don't worry. Although I haven't met her yet, I'll do my best to get along with her," Ye Fan said calmly.
"Good, you don't need to worry too much. Qingxue has high standards, but I know what you're capable of. Anyway, she'll be back at the company soon. Just wait there for a bit, and then you two young people can have a good talk…"
"Okay!"
After hanging up, Ye Fan's casual gaze surveyed the area. For such a high-end building, the area around Qingcheng Building was eerily quiet.
Nearby, a janitor silently went about their cleaning tasks by the roadside, while two men leaned against a phone booth, making calls. On the opposite side of the street, three Jaguar vans were parked with their doors and windows shut tight, completely obscuring the view inside.
"Interesting," he chuckled, his eyebrows arching slightly.
This was clearly a meticulously arranged, deadly ambush.
To an ordinary person, these individuals seemed normal, but Ye Fan saw them for what they were in an instant—flawlessly disguised assassins. He knew that his fiancée, the renowned beauty and CEO of Qingcheng International, would be arriving at the building soon.
Clearly, the target of this carefully planned ambush was his fiancée, Su Qingxue!
CLICK!
He lit a cigarette, knowing that all the surrounding assassins were cautiously watching him, this unexpected stranger. To dispel their wariness, Ye Fan casually walked over to a public bench at the street corner and sat down, smoking his cigarette.
Just then, a red Maserati slowly approached from the intersection and pulled into a parking spot in front of Qingcheng Building.
Instantly, Ye Fan's brow furrowed as he turned his gaze toward the Maserati.
The driver stepped out and cautiously scanned the surroundings. Seeing nothing unusual, he bowed slightly to open the rear door.
First, a white high-heeled shoe emerged, followed by a fair, stocking-clad leg. Finally, a woman with delicate features and a stunning figure stepped out of the car.
Her lips were lush and vibrant, her nose delicate and straight. Framed by long, curled lashes, her features possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms. Her deep, tranquil eyes, paired with a sleek and form-fitting business suit, only added to her alluring charm.
This was none other than Su Qingxue, the famously beautiful CEO of Qingcheng International.
At that very moment, the nearby janitor suddenly threw down their tools and dashed toward Su Qingxue with extreme speed. The doors of two black sedans parked nearby flew open, and several men in black jumped out, following in a cold, menacing rush!
The ambush was sprung, danger lurking on all sides.
Ye Fan's palm slapped against the bench as he launched himself toward Su Qingxue, moving with the ethereal grace of one treading on snow without a trace.
A scar-faced assassin with a sinister expression reached for the dagger tucked in his back pocket. Like a ferocious tiger, he pounced toward Su Qingxue, determined to cut her down in a single blow!
Just as the assassin's blade was about to pierce the bewildered Su Qingxue, he felt a crushing impact on his chest, followed by the sound of cracking bone. His vision went black, and his body was sent flying backward.
Somehow, Ye Fan had already appeared, shielding Su Qingxue.
He slowly retracted his foot. The whip kick he had just delivered had completely crushed the assassin's ribs, leaving no chance of survival.
Su Qingxue's pretty face registered shock. She stared in astonishment at the young man who had appeared out of nowhere, still utterly confused.
After a moment of stunned silence, the assassins regained their composure and surrounded them with menacing intent.
A chilling blade suddenly slashed toward Su Qingxue from behind!
Ye Fan swiftly grabbed Su Qingxue's shoulder and pulled her soft, warm body into his arms. Then, with a powerful whip kick that whistled through the air, he sent the assassin flying several meters.
Su Qingxue was about to look up and scold him when Ye Fan pressed his chin against her small forehead, holding her quietly in his embrace.
Stunned, Su Qingxue went limp in his arms. A pleasant masculine scent filled her senses. She longed to break free from the impudent young man's embrace, but he held her tightly, giving her no chance to struggle.
Suddenly, another assassin swept in with a gleaming blade. Ye Fan tightened his grip on the beautiful woman in his arms. He kicked off the ground, his other leg whipping out with lightning speed to strike the assassin's forehead.
The assassin screamed in pain, his body arching backward before crashing to the ground with enough force to shatter the pavement.
The remaining assassins watched Ye Fan intently, their expressions grim. This mysterious young man had appeared without warning and instantly killed several of their comrades?
"Let me go!" Su Qingxue cried out indignantly. Held so tightly, her chest felt constricted, and she could barely breathe.
At her outcry, Ye Fan finally loosened his hold.
Su Qingxue forcefully pushed him away and swung her hand sharply.
SLAP!
The crisp sound echoed as Ye Fan stood there, stunned.
Unaware of the situation, Su Qingxue was furious. As the famously talented and beautiful CEO of Jiangning City, she had never encountered a man so rude. To her, his behavior was nothing short of thuggish.
Meanwhile, the assassins were also stunned by the interruption. They glared at Ye Fan and shouted furiously, "Who are you? How dare you ruin our plan!"
Their perfect assassination had been disrupted, and they were filled with rage. Instantly, they brandished their blades, each one glinting sharply under the bright sun, radiating a frigid air.
Seeing the cold steel suddenly appear, Su Qingxue finally came to her senses, a flash of fear crossing her beautiful face.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here."
Shielding Su Qingxue, Ye Fan's lips curved into a slight smile as an assassin swung his blade viciously.
With a blur of his hand, Ye Fan caught the attacker's arm.
CRACK!
The bones in the man's arm shattered instantly.
This was indeed a pre-planned ambush. However, the target wasn't Su Qingxue—it was the assassins themselves!