Chapter 1054: Chapter 1054
Ye Ningbing listened to Ye Guangkun's words, completely puzzled. "Me?"
Ye Ningbing didn't think she had three heads and six arms to revitalize the Ye Family once again.
"Yes, it's you." Ye Guangkun nodded affirmatively. "Xiao Ning, you are now a diplomat of Yongfan Island. Ding Fan's wife and a high-ranking figure on Yongfan Island. You hold a high position now, so you cannot forget the Ye Family so easily."
Ding Fan's wife? A high-ranking figure on Yongfan Island?
Ye Ningbing furrowed her brows slightly, looking at Ye Guangkun beside her as if she somewhat believed it.
One must know that the people of the Ye Family always regarded Ding Fan as a thorn in their side, an enemy.
The Ye Family's ancestor, Ye Qingyun, and two generations of the Ye Family's patriarchs, all lost because of Ding Fan. In this regard, Ding Fan is indeed the Ye Family's unforgivable enemy.
And precisely because of this, because Ye Ningbing once said she was Ding Fan's wife, Ye Ningbing was isolated by the Ye Family.
However, Ye Ningbing didn't expect that it hadn't been long before the Ye Family actively came to find her, wanting her to liaise with Ding Fan…
"Are you saying that you want me to connect Ding Fan with our Ye Family?"
Ye Ningbing asked to confirm.
"Xiao Ning, how can you call it connecting? You are from our Ye Family. Ding Fan is also our Ye Family's son-in-law. We don't need connecting. We are family."
Listening to these words, Ye Ningbing truly felt somewhat uncomfortable. One must know that previously, Ding Fan was simply the Ye Family's hated enemy, but now he had become family.
"But Ding Fan has killed our family members, our ancestor, and our Ye Family's patriarch…" Ye Ningbing said with a mocking smile.
Ye Ningbing understood why Ye Guangkun had such a big change in attitude. The primary reason was that Yongfan Island's influence on the world had grown. Generals of Huaxia Country were going to meet with Ding Fan.
It was precisely because of these reasons that the Ye Family was willing to say they were family with Ding Fan.
"Xiao Ning, we previously had misunderstandings with Ding Fan. Wasn't the Ding Family also brought to ruin because of our Ye Family back then? We should look forward…" Ye Guangkun now posed as an elder giving advice. "Now Ding Fan is the leader of Yongfan Island Nation, so let's not talk about these outdated matters anymore."
Leader of Yongfan Island Nation…
Ye Ningbing clearly remembered when Ye Guangkun said that Yongfan Island was just a gathering place for a bunch of pirates.
Yet now things were different.
"What do you need me to do?" Ye Ningbing asked.
She wanted to hear what the Ye Family wanted to do.
"What we can do… we just hope that tomorrow, after coming out from the General, you can take a trip back to the Ye Family. Since we are family, having a meal together is still necessary."
"Is that all?" Ye Ningbing was stunned.
Ye Guangkun smiled. "There are a few other small matters. In fact, it isn't much. It's about the sole agency for the Anxin Pill and Revitalizing Pill in Asia… We are family anyway. We can help you handle it so you can be more at ease."
Ye Ningbing felt a pang of discomfort as she looked at Ye Guangkun.
She was indeed just a tool for the Ye Family.
The Anxin Pill and Revitalizing Pill were extremely sought after worldwide; currently, these two medicines were simply in high demand with no availability.
If the Ye Family could become the agent for these two medicines, then without saying more, within a year, the Ye Family would completely rise again.
"Sorry, I'm just an ordinary staff member of Yongfan Island. I can't help with what you're asking."
With that, Ye Ningbing turned around to head out the door without looking back.
Seeing Ye Ningbing leaving, Ye Yongfang hurriedly blocked her at the door.
Ye Ningbing's eyes froze. "What? Do you want to detain me? Arrest me?"
Ye Guangkun was taken aback by Ye Ningbing's words. One must know, Ye Ningbing was a favorite around Ding Fan. If she were truly angered, they wouldn't be able to face Ding Fan.
"How could it be… how could it be…" Ye Guangkun said, addressing Ye Yongfang beside him. "How can you block Sister Ning? Quickly get out of the way."
As soon as Ye Yongfang heard this, he quickly stepped aside.
Ye Ningbing didn't look back, directly opened the door, and strode out.
"Xiao Ning, don't forget to bring Ding Fan back for dinner tomorrow." Ye Guangkun called out to Ye Ningbing's back.
However, Ye Ningbing didn't turn around even as she walked out. It's unclear whether she heard him or not.
"Patriarch, will they come back tomorrow?" Ye Yongfang cautiously walked over to Ye Guangkun and asked.
"Who knows…" Ye Guangkun muttered to himself…
The next day, early in the morning.
Ding Fan and Ye Ningbing got up early, tidied up briefly, and accompanied by staff, left the International Hotel.
They boarded a specially prepared extended Hongqi limousine, and after the car started, they headed straight for the Yanjing Great Hall.
Even though Ye Ningbing was born in Yanjing, she had never been to such a place as the Great Hall. After all, it's not somewhere just anyone can go.
This is the main venue where Huaxia Country's Prime Minister receives foreign leaders and guests.
When Ding Fan and Ye Ningbing arrived at the Great Hall, Elder Mu was already there waiting.
The two exchanged greetings.
Back when the mutated virus of the Black Death was ravaging Yanjing, Ding Fan had once saved Elder Mu's life.
However, even Elder Mu himself hadn't expected that the person who saved him months ago, Ding Fan, would turn out to be the head of a country.
No matter how dramatic life may be, this was truly beyond belief.
Elder Mu accompanied Ding Fan into the Great Hall.
Ye Ningbing quietly followed behind.
Ye Ningbing looked at Ding Fan's back and couldn't help but recall the trembling playboy who had once barged into her changing room.
Up to now, Ye Ningbing still found it hard to imagine that the once idle Ding Fan, who had brought the Ding Family to ruin overnight, had created an enterprise far stronger than the Ding Family of the past.
It has been said that suffering is life's whetstone. In hindsight, this saying seems apt; otherwise, how could Ding Fan have transformed from an idle, indulgent young man into such an influential figure today...
Suffering truly is a whetstone...
Ding Fan arrived at the Summer Flower Hall of the Great Hall.
The staff opened the door, and Ding Fan, along with Ye Ningbing, entered the hall.
At this moment, a general from Huaxia Country warmly welcomed them. Ding Fan walked over politely as well.
The two shook hands directly.
The general from Huaxia Country, in his fifties, had an appearance similar to how he was often seen on TV—benevolent, steady, and wise.
"Island Master of Yongfan Island, welcome. I represent Huaxia Country in welcoming you," the general said to Ding Fan with a smile.
"It is my honor to be invited to Huaxia Country to meet you," Ding Fan replied with courteous composure.
The general observed Ding Fan's calm demeanor, composed expression, and natural eloquence, which made him gain a few points of admiration for this young man.
One must know, to become a general of a nation with a five-thousand-year history, the aura one would possess would be tremendously powerful.
Some leaders of smaller countries would even exhibit uneasiness in the presence of the leader of Huaxia Country.
But in front of him was Ding Fan.
Only twenty-two or twenty-three years old, yet displaying such calm demeanor—neither arrogant nor impatient...
At his age, having such composure is rare. Up to now, the general wasn't surprised by the astounding feats achieved by Yongfan Island under this young man's leadership.
"Please, have a seat." The general gestured invitingly to Ding Fan.
"Please." Ding Fan calmly returned the gesture to the general. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦·𝘯𝘦𝘵
Ye Ningbing, witnessing everything, felt as if it was all so surreal.
At this moment, Ding Fan seemed to be surrounded by an aura of light in Ye Ningbing's eyes.
Every girl dreams of a white knight, and at this moment, Ding Fan became the protagonist in Ye Ningbing's dreams.
Eloquent and composed, even more perfect than the white knight of dreams.
Ye Ningbing pinched herself fiercely to keep herself aware.
Her smile turned bitter. For a long time, she thought Ding Fan was not worthy of her.
Known as the Eastern Mermaid, Ye Ningbing was pursued by numerous suitors like fish crossing a river...
However, after witnessing Ding Fan's poise and feeling his aura, Ye Ningbing understood no one in this world, including herself, was truly worthy of a man like Ding Fan...
After sitting down, the general and Ding Fan initially exchanged views on the surrounding situations of both countries.
Following this discussion, the general and Ding Fan talked about the importance of alliance formation between the two countries.
After Yongfan Island occupied Yongfan Port, the sea routes between Yongfan Island and Huaxia Country became thoroughly open. From the perspective of Yongfan Island, they gained more opportunities to connect with the mainland.
Whereas for Huaxia Country, they gained an outlet to the sea, breaking the encirclement that The Stars and Stripes Country had arduously set up against Huaxia Country.
After discussing this, Ding Fan directly spoke about some of the current difficulties faced by Yongfan Island.
The resources on Yongfan Island were too scarce, as it was merely a small island, requiring a vast amount of resources like rubber, oil, rare metals, etc., from external sources.
Huaxia Country's general immediately promised that as long as Yongfan Island needed anything, Huaxia Country would deliver the resources promptly.
During this, Ye Ningbing and the Huaxia Country diplomat recorded this agreement, for the specifics of the treaty after the leaders' meeting needed to be signed by them.
The meeting between the general and Ding Fan lasted three hours.
The staff responsible for the reception were all amazed.
It's worth noting that even when meeting the president of The Stars and Stripes Country, the general of Huaxia Country met for only about an hour. A three-hour meeting had never occurred before.
During this meeting, many agreements were reached.
Firstly, a military alliance was formed.
Simply put, if one side is attacked, the other must provide military assistance.
Beyond the military alliance, both sides agreed on mutual cooperation in transportation, healthcare, education, technology, electronics, and more.
For Ding Fan and for Huaxia Country, this meeting proved to be very beneficial...