At Xu Zhikai and Feng Yahui's wedding, the newlyweds seemed preoccupied, their minds preoccupied with the same person. There were about seventy or eighty guests, a small number of whom were their classmates and friends, but most had come through connections, hoping to see Xu Zifan.
On the surface, the two smiled happily and greeted the guests warmly, but inwardly they were extremely anxious, glancing at the entrance every now and then, unsure whether they wanted Xu Zifan to come or not.
The guests clearly showed their anticipation, occasionally glancing at the two and whispering among themselves, trying to guess their feelings, which made them quite embarrassed.
Xu Zifan connected Shaohua to the StarNet, started a live broadcast, and drove the Empire's latest hovercar to the hotel where Xu Zhikai was holding his wedding banquet.
He smiled and told netizens, "It just so happens that my younger brother and my ex-fiancée are getting married, so of course I have to go and offer my congratulations. Don't you think so?"
[Yes, yes, yes, Brother Fan, whatever you say is right.]
[Brother Fan, your car is amazing! So cool, it's breathtakingly cool!]
[Brother Fan, with your wealth, how big of a red envelope would you give at a wedding?]
Xu Zifan set the car to autopilot, leisurely leaned back in the luxurious and comfortable seat, took a sip of the champagne beside him, and laughed when he saw the comments: "I also think this car is very cool, it's the kind of car I like. As for the red envelope, he's my brother after all, and it's a once-in-a-lifetime event like his wedding, so I'll give him 99.99 million yuan, wishing them a long and happy life together."
[Fan-ge, aren't you upset? Feng Ya-hui used to be your fiancée.]
[Yeah, Fan-ge, do you want to crash the wedding? You might actually succeed.]
Xu Zifan chuckled and took another sip of champagne. "Do you think I'm unhappy right now?"
Although he didn't answer directly, his smile and every gesture revealed his current happiness. How could a billionaire not be happy? Anyone who asked the question must feel stupid. What's so great about fighting over a woman who kicks someone when they're down? With Xu Zifan's current net worth, what woman couldn't he have?
After the car landed, Xu Zifan straightened his suit and said with a smile, "I'm not talking to you guys anymore, I'm going inside."
He opened the car door, but didn't turn off the live stream, clearly intending to broadcast the entire incident live. Netizens cheered, anticipating a chaotic scene, and immediately spread the word, causing the number of viewers in the live stream to skyrocket.
The moment Xu Zifan's car appeared, it instantly attracted the attention of passersby. While many might not be interested in ordinary luxury cars, no one could resist taking a second look at the Empire's top-of-the-line luxury vehicle. A large crowd quickly gathered around his car, and even some people inside the hotel noticed and pressed their eyes against the windows to film it.
Hearing the commotion, Xu Zhikai and Feng Yahui went to the window and looked out. They saw the door of a luxury car open, and Xu Zifan stepped out of the car with a smile. He was dressed in a bespoke suit and looked handsome and extraordinary, like a prince.
Feng Ya-hui stared blankly at Xu Zi-fan, her sense of loss growing stronger. That was supposed to be her husband! If she hadn't broken off the engagement, she would be one of the people getting out of that car right now! Why did she break off the engagement?!
Xu Zhikai glared at her fiercely and warned through gritted teeth, "Stop looking like that stupid thing. Don't forget whose bride you are today!"
Feng Ya-hui snapped out of her daze, instinctively flashing an elegant smile, but her heart was in turmoil. No matter how much the news reported it, she only knew a number; it was far less impactful than the sight of the luxury car and Xu Zifan appearing before her. Her mind was blank; it was filled only with regret and resentment.
She was originally Xu Zifan's fiancée, so why should she marry Xu Zhikai? Without family support, Xu Zhikai would be climbing the ranks in the military in no time, and even if he did, would he be as wealthy as Xu Zifan? What is he anyway?
However she didn't care what she thought, she still wore her pure white wedding dress, stood next to Xu Zhikai, and called Xu Zifan, who walked in, "Big Brother".
Xu Zifan smiled and nodded. "Congratulations! You two are a perfect match. I wish you a long and happy life together, never to be separated."
"Thank you, brother." Xu Zhikai looked at him with a forced smile, his eyes filled with an almost overflowing gloom.
"Zifan! You really came? I knew you'd come." One of the guests walked over happily to greet him.
One sentence seemed to open a floodgate, and dozens of guests all came over with smiles, crowding around Xu Zifan, greeting him, and trying to strike up a conversation with him. Xu Zhikai and Feng Yahui, on the other hand, were pushed out.
Xu Zhikai almost gritted his teeth when he saw Xu Zifan being fawned over by everyone!
Today is his wedding banquet, what is Xu Zifan doing here?!
The live stream chat was in stitches, with some joking that Xu Zifan had deliberately gone to cause trouble, since the bride and groom looked completely stunned.
However, Xu Zifan only greeted his old classmates briefly before politely saying he needed to use the restroom, without catching up. Netizens thought this made sense; when Xu Zifan was exposed for using illegal drugs, those same classmates were among the most vocal in their criticism. Now that they see Xu Zifan has become successful, they come to reminisce—do they think Xu Zifan cares about them?
This sparked a huge wave of criticism on the internet, targeting those who had insulted Xu Zifan. Some argued that even with his newfound wealth, he couldn't clear his name of using illegal drugs. However, such statements were immediately drowned out by countless rebuttals, who pointed out that Xu Zifan had claimed to be a victim, almost being silenced by his family, and that Xu Zhikai was far more suspicious than Xu Zifan back then.
The hospital that performed Xu Zifan's examination has also been identified, and netizens are tagging the hospital to testify.
It remains to be seen whether Xu Zifan actually used banned drugs or if there was a problem at the hospital.
The hospital was eerily quiet, but Xu Zifan's live stream continued. Instead of going to the restroom, he walked to a window in the hotel corridor, lit a cigarette, and leaned against the window with a cool smile, saying, "Let everyone calm down before going back. Don't ruin someone else's wedding banquet."
A few minutes later, footsteps sounded behind Xu Zifan. Shao Hua said, "[Host, Feng Ya Hui is here. Xu Zhi Kai is following her not far behind.]"
Xu Zifan remained expressionless: [I know, that's exactly what we're waiting for, otherwise why would we be doing a live stream?]
Shao Hua was used to his ability to read people's minds, but Chang Sheng stared in astonishment, his eyes wide. "Master, you're amazing! You can predict the future?"
Xu Zifan raised an eyebrow slightly. [He really knows it; he learned it in another world.]
[Chang Sheng: I can't wait to go to other worlds with my master! Crossing time and space, that's amazing!]
[Shaohua: There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. For now, let's be quiet and not disturb the host.]
[Chang Sheng:...Oh.]
Xu Zifan felt as if he had gained a head butler and a cute little pet, and the days ahead would probably become more and more interesting.
"Zifan..."
Hearing Feng Ya Hui's timid voice, which seemed to contain endless affection, Xu Zifan turned around and smiled, "Sister-in-law."
Feng Ya-hui's expression froze, and she looked at him with red eyes. "Zi-fan, are you still angry with me? I... I had no choice at the time. It was my father who insisted on breaking off the engagement, saying he was afraid that your news would affect him. That wasn't my intention."
The live stream room immediately became lively.
[Holy crap! What does she mean? She singled out her brother to say all this at his wedding—is she having second thoughts???]
[Damn! She's so incredibly bitchy! I used to think of her as a goddess, believing she was dignified and elegant. Ugh!]
[Brother Fan, please don't turn off the live stream! Let us see just how shameless this woman is.]
[Look at Fan Ge's surprised expression; he's definitely forgotten about the live stream. Good thing he forgot, good thing he forgot. Let's watch secretly and not let him remember to turn it off.]
Xu Zifan looked puzzled and said to Feng Ya Hui, "What's past is past, you don't need to feel guilty. Today is your wedding day with my brother, so cheer up." He glanced at the time and smiled, "Let's go, let's go back quickly, don't keep the groom waiting too long."
As soon as Xu Zifan took a step, Feng Ya Hui threw herself into his arms, "Zifan, the person I want to marry is you!"
Xu Zifan blinked and dodged two meters away from her. Feng Ya Hui couldn't stop in time and fell flat on her face!
Feng Ya-hui looked at Xu Zi-fan in disbelief. Xu Zi-fan frowned and said, "Sister-in-law, what you're saying is going too far. When the engagement was called off, you remained silent and did not object. In the months that followed, you lived with my brother, sharing meals and lodging, and did not object to the marriage at all. Yet you say these things at today's wedding. It's incredibly hypocritical."
Feng Ya-hui, her face contorted with embarrassment, scrambled to her feet and bit her lip, saying, "Zi-fan, Xu Zhi-kai forced me. He's an illegitimate child, always coveting what's yours. How could I like him? He threatened me, he forced me, I..."
"Feng Ya Hui!" Xu Zhikai finally couldn't help but come out from around the corner, staring at Feng Ya Hui with a gloomy expression, as if he was about to pounce on her and kill her at any moment.
Feng Ya-hui subconsciously took a step back, a look of fear flashing across her face, which unexpectedly matched the lies she had just told.
Xu Zifan said coldly, "You two have a good talk. I'm going to the front."
Xu Zhikai reached out to stop him, suppressing his anger and saying coldly, "Stop right there, I have something to say to you." Then he looked at Feng Ya Hui and shouted sternly, "Aren't you going back yet?"
Feng Ya-hui shuddered in fright and quickly lifted her skirt and ran away. Xu Zhi-kai's expression was truly terrifying. Her heart pounded wildly. She hadn't made up with Xu Zi-fan, and now she had offended Xu Zhi-kai. What should she do?
Once she was far away, Xu Zhikai stopped pretending in front of Xu Zifan and glared at him fiercely, demanding, "Why did you come back? To laugh at me? To laugh at how I can't compare to you even after doing so much?"
Xu Zifan leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, tapping his fingers lightly on his arm, and said coldly, "Xu Zhikai, what right do you have to talk to me like that? You killed my contracted beast, drugged me and ruined my potential, stole my family and my fiancée, where do you get the audacity to yell at me like that?"
Xu Zhikai's gaze fell on his hands, his mind filled with his words, which felt like a tight band around his neck, making him feel uncomfortable all over. All his negative emotions erupted instantly.
"Yes! I'm the one who hurt you, I'm the one who ruined you. So what? We're both Father's children, so why are you the center of attention while I have to fend for myself outside? Why can you enjoy the family's resources while I can only use what you don't want? I'm an illegitimate child, is that something I can choose? I'm excellent too, so why should I always have to be inferior to you?"
Xu Zifan narrowed his eyes, "That's not a reason for you to harm people."
The live stream chat exploded instantly! A shocking revelation: the mystery of Xu Zifan's drop in rank has finally been solved!!