CHAPTER 231: CHAPTER 0231: THE CRYSTAL CAVE, OUR BRIDAL CHAMBER_1

The valley was truly beautiful.

Lush green grass was plentiful, trees provided ample shade, waterfalls cascaded like curtains, and pools of water glistened like pearls. There were also numerous stone forests, each with uniquely shaped rocks. From a distance, the overlapping peaks dazzled with greenery, while clouds and mist swirled like smoke, creating the landscape of a hazy fairy tale.

Zhang Bin had Zhu Danyan pose in specific spots and recite lines according to his requests.

"At Star Interlanguage School, learning a foreign language is worry-free."

"Star Interlanguage School, where learning a foreign language is both fast and effective."

"Star Interlanguage School, the best choice for learning a new language."

"Star Interlanguage School offers one-on-one online teaching. Take classes anytime, anywhere. Master a foreign language in three months. It’s easy, enjoyable, and efficient—your ultimate choice."

"..."

Zhang Bin, of course, simply began filming with his phone.

Zhu Danyan nearly fainted. It wasn’t that the lines were bad, but how could he possibly film with a phone? Without professional camera equipment, how could he capture high-quality footage?

"Zhang Bin, you’re just wasting your time filming like this," Zhu Danyan said, exasperated.

"Relax, Beauty," Zhang Bin said. "Just do the shoot as I ask, and don’t worry about the rest. If we need to reshoot, I’ll pay you again."

That’s more like it. I’ll just treat today as a vacation; the scenery really is nice. Zhu Danyan mumbled to herself. No longer resistant, she began to cooperate enthusiastically, leaving behind beautiful shots in every stunning location.

In the end, even Zhu Danyan herself forgot she was filming a commercial. Eventually, there were no more lines to recite; she just had to strike poses for the camera. She joyfully changed from one beautiful outfit to another, letting Zhang Bin film and take photos.

"Alright, we’ve got enough shots here. Our work for today is done," Zhang Bin said with a beaming smile.

"Zhang Bin, I really love this place," Zhu Danyan said, her eyes full of adoration as she gazed at the valley. She wasn’t at all concerned that Zhang Bin was done filming, since she assumed they would have to reshoot later anyway. "How about we build a villa here? Once you’ve successfully wooed my cousin, the three of us can come here on vacation," she added coyly.

"We can vacation here right now," Zhang Bin said, mesmerized by this woman who was as beautiful as a fairy. "There’s still a mysterious place in this valley you haven’t seen yet."

"A mysterious place? Where?" Surprise and curiosity flickered across Zhu Danyan’s face.

"Come on, I’ll take you. You’ll absolutely love it," Zhang Bin said, beckoning to her with a smile.

Trailing a faint, elegant fragrance, Zhu Danyan walked over gracefully, her face filled with anticipation.

Zhang Bin wrapped his arm around her slender waist and led her toward the waterfall. Showing no shyness or hesitation, she nestled boldly in his arms, as if she really were his girlfriend.

A woman like her could genuinely mesmerize the world and make any man lose himself. Her every move made Zhang Bin feel comfortable and delighted.

"Don’t tell me there’s a cave behind the waterfall?" Zhu Danyan asked excitedly.

"You’re about to find out." With a twinkle in his eye, Zhang Bin led her directly into the cascade.

Amazingly, not a drop of water touched them. His special ability parted the water, forcing the flow around them. It was as if the waterfall were a door that opened upon his approach. Once they were through, it closed behind them, resuming its ceaseless, roaring descent.

This young man is so mysterious, so magical. He tames a fierce tiger as a pet, can fly through the sky and burrow through the earth, and treats Great Green Mountain as if it were his own backyard. A man like that, and so handsome... even I, the noble Heavenly Queen Zhu Danyan, find my heart stirred by him. Zhu Danyan marveled silently.

That was why she hadn’t been the least bit angry when he had kissed her earlier; in fact, she had enjoyed it. She wasn’t an ordinary, conservative woman. When it came to a man she liked, she didn’t mind if things got a little intimate.

Behind the waterfall, there was indeed a cave. The entrance wasn’t very wide, only allowing one person to pass at a time. The light inside was rather dim.

But Zhu Danyan was still thrilled. "Zhang Bin, could this be the legendary Water Curtain Cave?"

"Why don’t we go in and see?" Zhang Bin said, pulling her hand as he stepped inside.

After about three meters, the passage widened, and the air grew slightly colder. However, the light became very faint. Zhu Danyan was easily scared. Clinging to Zhang Bin’s embrace, she said, her voice trembling, "It’s too dark. I’m scared. Should we go back out?"

An egg-sized Luminous Pearl suddenly appeared in Zhang Bin’s hand. It emitted a brilliant, crystalline light, illuminating the cave as if it were broad daylight. He smiled and asked, "Still scared now?"

Zhu Danyan’s eyes instantly lit up with a fervent glow, fixated on the Luminous Pearl in his hand. Her face was a mask of sheer awe.

Luminous Pearls were treasures of legend, but they were unheard of in the modern era. Even antiques experts had never seen one. So, despite her wealth and her vast collection of jewelry, Zhu Danyan had never laid eyes on a Luminous Pearl, let alone one so large and beautiful.

"You’re such a tycoon, and you actually have a legendary Luminous Pearl!" she said indignantly. "And you’re charging me a hundred million to treat my chest! Tell me, how can you be so stingy?"

"So, I’d only be generous if I treated you for free?" Zhang Bin teased.

"I seriously regret only charging you fifty million for the advertising fee!" Zhu Danyan’s face was filled with remorse as she reached out, took the Luminous Pearl from his hand, and began to admire it closely. "This is so beautiful, so enchanting," she breathed in wonder. "It’s a priceless treasure."

"Let’s go." Zhang Bin gave a faint smile and pulled her deeper into the cave.

Soon, they entered a spacious cavern. It was an exceptionally beautiful place. The entire hall—the floor, the walls—was made of snow-white crystal. Countless crystal formations stood like a miniature forest of hills, while innumerable sword-and-saber-like crystals hung down from the ceiling. Bathed in the glow of the Luminous Pearl, they refracted the light into a rainbow of colors, transforming the cavern into an enchanting fairyland.

"It’s so magnificent, so beautiful! This is just like Guanghan Palace!" Zhu Danyan cried out in joyful surprise, flitting about the cavern like a butterfly.

This cave hall was truly extraordinary. Its most notable feature was its vastness; you couldn’t see to the end. A crystal cavern of this scale was a rare sight anywhere in the world. In fact, Zhang Bin had carefully estimated its area to be roughly six hundred acres.

He planned to film some scenes here. Then, using alien technology, he would produce a short film to promote his Star Interlanguage School—one that would astonish everyone. After all, he had to fully exploit Zhu Danyan’s popularity. Otherwise, wouldn’t the fifty million have been spent in vain?

He chuckled wickedly and said, "This isn’t Guanghan Palace. This is our bridal chamber."