The banquet lasted until nearly ten o'clock before concluding.
Considering that Meng Xizi and the Queen would be visiting Zhuxi Village for another two days, and out of concern for Meng Xizi's stamina, they were arranged to rest at the villa.
Zhou Haoran, the provincial visitors, and the town visitors went to the government guesthouse to rest.
They would be accompanying Meng Xizi and his entourage in Zhuxi Village for another day, and as Chinese citizens, they were considered semi-hosts.
Only Wu Shengnan and the special police officers had to wait until everyone else had finished eating and resting before they could finally catch their breath and eat.
Tang Guoxing had prepared two tables specifically for them.
Fortunately, Cheng Xiaofan had a high tolerance for alcohol and joined Wu Shengnan's table to eat and drink with them.
Since the special police officers did not drink alcohol, Cheng Xiaofan gave each of them a bottle of energy water to substitute for white wine.
Cheng Xiaofan, after having a few drinks, said to Wu Shengnan, "Beauty Wu, please don't have the special police on duty patrolling tonight. Let them rest early."
"I have set up protective formations around this courtyard."
"Whether it's day or night, anyone with malicious intent trying to commit a crime,"
"will not only be unable to enter the courtyard but will also be attacked by the protective formations!"
"Also, I have a few top-tier cultivators staying here tonight."
"They can ensure the safety of Meng Xizi and his party."
The cultivators Cheng Xiaofan mentioned were Li Mingxi and the three members of the Water Fox trio.
The main villa was occupied by a group of beauties tonight, including Sister Luolin and her two companions, as well as Lu Yinshuang and Yu Xuanji.
Meng Xizi and Queen Wan Ke, along with the visitors from Danwan Country, were staying in the west villa.
The east villa, besides the rooms occupied by Tang Guoxing and his granddaughter, had several vacant rooms. Cheng Xiaofan planned to arrange for the special police to stay there.
In any case, all the special police officers had brought blankets, so if there weren't enough beds, they could sleep on the floor.
Cheng Xiaofan had no choice but to move to the bamboo阁楼 behind the mountain to stay.
Wu Shengnan heard this and smiled, saying, "Alright, we'll do as you say once we're here!"
Just then, Tang Xiuyan walked over. Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Xiuyan, please have this beautiful police officer sleep with you tonight!"
Tang Xiuyan replied, "Okay, then I'll get to meet another beautiful older sister!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Also, I have another task for you. You'll be responsible for arranging accommodation for the special police in the east villa."
Tang Xiuyan said, "Okay."
Wu Shengnan smiled and said, "Actually, you don't need to trouble Xiuyan."
"Since I'm staying in the east villa, I'll arrange it myself!"
Cheng Xiaofan patted his head and laughed, "Yes, how could I forget about this."
"You are their leader, so it's most appropriate for you to arrange it!"
After the special police officers finished their meal, Tang Xiuyan and Wu Shengnan led them to the east villa.
Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking how prescient his mother was. If she hadn't built these three villas for him, the special police would have had to sleep in the courtyard.
Cheng Fugui and Miao Xiuhua, along with some of the village women, had not left yet and were busy clearing the dishes.
Cheng Xiaofan rode his motorcycle towards the back mountain.
The gold could only be temporarily piled up in the villa's living room.
He could only store it in his spatial dimension after Meng Xizi and his party left.
Upon arriving at the courtyard of the bamboo阁楼, Cheng Xiaofan looked up and saw that the light was on inside.
Using his Dragon Eyes, he could see Shen Ruobing inside.
Cheng Xiaofan's heart filled with joy!
Shen Ruobing's presence here must have been arranged by his Goddess Bai.
After parking his motorcycle, he leaped and landed on the balcony of the阁楼.
"Ah, Master, you're here!"
Shen Ruobing's eyes lit up upon seeing Cheng Xiaofan, and she said with great joy.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Goddess Bai must have sent you, right?"
Shen Ruobing nodded shyly and said, "Sister Bai was afraid you'd be lonely here alone, so she specifically sent me to keep you company!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Then isn't she lonely staying in her room alone?"
Shen Ruobing smiled enchantingly and said, "She's not alone; someone is accompanying her."
Cheng Xiaofan asked curiously, "Who is it?"
Shen Ruobing replied, "It's Queen Wan Ke!"
Cheng Xiaofan was stunned for a moment.
He hadn't expected these two to hit it off so well.
Wan Ke wasn't with Meng Xizi, but instead was spending time with Bai Yiling.
It seemed his Goddess Bai's charm was truly formidable,
even the Queen of Danwan Country was captivated.
Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but smile slightly and said,
"It seems the Queen wants to get close to my Goddess Bai."
"It must have been instigated by Old Meng from behind the scenes."
Shen Ruobing asked curiously, "Master, how did you know?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "It's very simple."
"In Old Meng's eyes, building a good relationship with my Goddess Bai,"
"is equivalent to tying his relationship with me together!"
Shen Ruobing smiled and said, "It seems this Meng Xizi is not a simple old man!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed heartily and said, "Of course. Without certain capabilities, how could he be a king!"
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. We need to get down to some real business."
Shen Ruobing's delicate face instantly turned red upon hearing this.
She knew exactly what Cheng Xiaofan meant by "real business."
Shen Ruobing immediately threw herself into his arms.
Cheng Xiaofan swept her up in his embrace,
and ran towards the bedroom.
...
When Cheng Xiaofan woke up, Shen Ruobing was no longer beside him.
He knew she had left early, fearing she would be discovered.
At this time, the eastern sky was just beginning to show a hint of dawn.
The mountain breeze drifted in through the window, carrying a cool and sweet scent.
Cheng Xiaofan leaped out of bed and onto the balcony, stretching his arms out long.
He gazed out at the layers of morning mist undulating between the mountain peaks.
The mountains seemed alive, rising and falling in the vast expanse of white mist.
Looking at the scene before him, it felt as if he were in a fairyland.
Ding ding ding!
As the sun rose, Bai Yiling called Cheng Xiaofan.
Cheng Xiaofan asked, "Goddess Bai, is something wrong?"
Bai Yiling smiled and said, "Xiaofan, the King and Queen are up early."
"Director Mei and the others have also arrived from town. You should come back!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll be right back!"
He immediately leaped down from the阁楼, hopped on his motorcycle, and headed back.
When Cheng Xiaofan entered the villa's courtyard, he saw the King and Queen sitting at a stone table under the grape trellis, chatting with his parents.
They appeared to be enjoying each other's company, conversing animatedly.
Mei Haoran and the others were standing around, watching them chat, unable to interject.
"Ah, the Venerable Master is back!"
Meng Xizi spotted Cheng Xiaofan and immediately stepped forward,
saying, "I heard that the rooms in the villa were all occupied by our people."
"You had to stay outside. I'm truly sorry to have inconvenienced you!"