After a protracted silence, Ning Fan grew somewhat impatient.
He turned to walk downstairs, muttering, "Since that's the case, I'll just have to hand the cell phone over to the president, and let the president judge you. As for whether you live or die, that remains to be seen."
Li Na was terrified and immediately stepped forward to hastily explain, "I can't say... If I do, he will kill me, and my whole family will also be laid to rest alongside me."
Ning Fan turned to look at Li Na, merely a young assistant in her twenties. Her face was etched with serious fear.
Her expression earnestly told him that she wasn't lying.
If Li Na really did speak out, the result would be just as she said—her whole family would die!
He felt it unnecessary to continue probing, and he had already guessed who the other party was.
"Mr. Ning, spare me this once. If you let me go, I'll agree to anything you want," the beautiful assistant said pleadingly, her eyes begging as she caught sight of Ning Fan's contemplative gaze.
Ning Fan sneered, sizing up Li Na's graceful body, his eyes roaming all over her.
"Let you go? What's in it for me?" Ning Fan asked coldly while he observed her.
The beautiful assistant, hearing Ning Fan speak and seeing his eyes wander over her, immediately revealed a look of disdain.
She was all too familiar with that look in Ning Fan's eyes.
This Ning Fan was just another lascivious man, no different from any other vile man.
Such men were always detestable to Li Na.
However, since Ning Fan was indeed lustful and she herself had some appeal, it seemed seducing him was the only way to get him to let her go.
Li Na gritted her teeth, reached to undress, and while she took off her clothes, she slowly approached Ning Fan.
Her voice softened as she said, "If Mr. Ning doesn't mind, I am willing to submit to you, just please spare me this time."
Ning Fan watched with interest as Li Na shed her clothes piece by piece, until she was left in just her underwear, revealing smooth, healthy skin.
Li Na indeed had a splendid figure, with skin well cared for and fair, a slender build, and long legs without an ounce of extra flesh.
Her delicate waist was full and graspable, her round buttocks slightly lifted, and her tall, enchanting figure was all the more tempting.
Ning Fan said nothing, giving the beautiful assistant several thorough looks up and down.
Li Na had already come to stand before him.
Her eyes showed a dreamy expression as she looked at Ning Fan, sending him seductive glances, utterly full of charm.
Ning Fan's demeanor remained indifferent, utterly unmoved.
Seeing Ning Fan still appear indifferent, Li Na stood there, not knowing what to do.
After a long hesitation, she steeled herself, blushed, and squatted down to pull at Ning Fan's zipper with her delicate hands.
Ning Fan stopped Li Na, and then smilingly said, "You've misunderstood my intention."
Li Na's beautiful eyes flickered in surprise.
She wondered if she hadn't done enough or if this man didn't like it that way.
She didn't think Ning Fan would pass up this opportunity. Having finally caught something incriminating, he would surely do something about it.
Only then did Li Na ask in confusion, "What is it, Mr. Ning?"
Ning Fan turned away, showing his back to Li Na, and said coldly, "I don't want to see you again."
After speaking, Ning Fan walked down the stairs dispassionately, leaving the rooftop.
Li Na was left in a daze, "Letting myself leave Xu Corporation is enough? Can it be that simple?"
Watching Ning Fan's cold figure, Li Na felt a pang of discomfort. She didn't want to act against the president.
The president of Xu Corporation was a very kind person who treated her well, almost like family, even taking great care to ask about her family's situation.
But the person behind the scenes had threatened her entire family, and if she didn't act as instructed, her family would be in danger.
Ning Fan let her leave so easily, which Li Na found hard to believe.
She had seen many men beside President Xu, and even those high and mighty men would leer at her, just as wretched.
Yet Ning Fan was completely different from what she had imagined...
It wasn't that Ning Fan didn't want to, but that he couldn't, which of course, Li Na did not know.
Ning Fan returned from the rooftop in a sullen mood and did not discuss the issue of biological weapons with Xu Ruolan anymore.
He spent the afternoon idling in the security department.
After work, Xu Ruolan called to go home together.
No sooner had Ning Fan gotten out of the car than his eyes lit up, there were groups of black-clothed bodyguards around the villa.
Each of them was strong and muscular, with an imposing stance.
Just a glance and Ning Fan knew these bodyguards were ex-servicemen.
Seeing Xu Ruolan and Ning Fan, the bodyguards nodded in greeting.
Ning Fan was puzzled, wondering why there were suddenly so many bodyguards. Was this some kind of presidential residence that required such high-level security measures?
The key was, it was a real waste of money!
Ning Fan turned to Xu Ruolan, "What's going on here?!"
Xu Ruolan nodded indifferently and said,
"Ever since the last assassination attempt, I thought it was necessary to upgrade the security around the villa, so I hired them to protect it."
Xu Ruolan knew well that Ning Fan was much stronger than these bodyguards, but they were still useful.
The bodyguards patrolling near the villa served as a screening function and could deter enemies who wanted to target her.
Having them patrol day and night would make it safer.
Moreover, Ning Fan couldn't always be by her side; she needed some helpers after all.
Ning Fan nodded helplessly.
Of course, Ning Fan understood Xu Ruolan's plan, having more bodyguards was indeed beneficial.
Ning Fan and Xu Ruolan walked towards the villa.
The lead male bodyguard, with high cheekbones and handsome, well-proportioned features, came over dressed in a tight-fitting black outfit, exuding a manly presence.
When the male bodyguard saw Xu Ruolan, his eyes sparkled, and he quickly approached.
He smiled and greeted Xu Ruolan, "Miss Xu, long time no see."
"Minister Wang, the safety of the villa is now in your hands," Xu Ruolan replied with a faint smile, nodding to the bodyguard.
The male bodyguard laughed heartily, patted his chest, and said, "With me here, you can rest assured, we will do our utmost to ensure your safety."
She had met this bodyguard before.
His name was Wang Gang, a former special forces King of Soldiers, known for his military exploits around the world.
Since retiring, he had always worked as a bodyguard, never having a mishap, and was currently the head of security in a security company.
Wang Gang was not someone people could easily hire; his usual protectees were very formidable individuals.
Business elites, top stars, and even famous international actors had hired him as a bodyguard.
Xu Ruolan managed to hire Wang Gang by paying a hefty sum and because she knew him personally.
Wang Gang smiled as he looked at Xu Ruolan and Ning Fan by her side.
His purpose for coming here was not for the money, but for Xu Ruolan.