At noon, as Cheng Xiaofan suggested, they would have something to eat at the Xianyu residence, as the Xianyu family had their own cooks, making meals convenient.
However, Xianyu He insisted on arranging lunch at a famous large hotel in Haicheng.
In a spacious private room, the table was piled high with a dazzling array of dishes.
At this moment, Xianyu He raised his wine glass and said excitedly to those present, "Everyone, we gather here today to feast and drink. What I want to tell you is that today our Xianyu family is blessed with three joys!"
"The first joy is the honorable visit of Cheng Xiaofan to the Xianyu family!"
"The second joy is that my daughter, Xianyu Yan, who lay in bed for over a year, unconscious, was healed by Xiaofan, finally allowing her to see the sun again!"
"The third joy is that today my daughter, Xianyu Yan, has the great honor of becoming sworn sisters with Miss Bai Yiling!"
"Damn it, Little Xianyu, you've been on the Forbes rich list," Xu Minghui said, clearly displeased, "these three joys should be celebrated separately and grandly. How can you be so stingy with just one table?"
Cheng Xiaofan quickly smiled and said, "Old Xu, you've misunderstood Mr. Xianyu. He mentioned this to me before we came to the hotel, and I refused."
"I prefer a quiet life and don't want to make a simple matter overly complicated. Can't we just be a little low-key?"
As expected of a master's demeanor!
Yes, be low-key!
Unlike some young people who have only a little bit of knowledge but act like they've swallowed a hundred pounds of it.
The more capable a person is, the less they tend to flaunt their abilities.
"Haha, since Xiaofan said so, then so be it!" Xu Minghui nodded and smiled, "Come, come, let's all raise our glasses to Little Xianyu's three joys!"
In public, only Xu Minghui could call the Haicheng business magnate "Little Xianyu."
Those who attended the banquet today included some members of the Xianyu family, as well as prominent figures from Haicheng.
These people were well aware that the young man hosted by Xianyu He must possess extraordinary qualities to be seated at the head of the table.
Furthermore, Xianyu He, a business magnate who wielded considerable influence in Haicheng, appeared so respectful when speaking to this young man.
Despite holding significant power, these influential figures, witnessing the situation, chose to align themselves with Cheng Xiaofan. They flocked to him, surrounding him like stars around the moon, raising their glasses to toast him.
After all, it wouldn't hurt to make a familiar acquaintance!
Who knew when they might need his help?
Cheng Xiaofan had an astonishing capacity for alcohol, drinking high-proof spirits as if they were water. He accepted every toast, returning each one.
Courtesy demands reciprocity!
After dozens of rounds, the large table for thirty people in the private room, except for Cheng Xiaofan and a few women, was filled with those who had collapsed under the table.
The feast lasted for a full three hours.
"The heights are truly lonely!" Cheng Xiaofan sighed, pouring himself another cup, which he downed in one gulp.
"Brother-in-law, you can really drink!" Xianyu Yan said charmingly.
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head humbly and said, "It's not that I can drink a lot, but rather that your father and the others have very weak livers!"
"Yiling, let's go for a walk. The air in this private room is too heavy with alcohol fumes!" he suggested to Bai Yiling.
Bai Yiling nodded and said, "Okay, Xiaofan, let's go for a walk!"
Xianyu Yan smiled and said, "Sister, Brother-in-law, I'll go with you!"
The three of them left the hotel and wandered aimlessly through the streets.
Watching the endless stream of cars and the city's cacophony, Cheng Xiaofan sighed again, "The countryside is still better. Although life there is harder and more tiring, the air is good, and it's quiet!"
"Yes, I feel the same way!" Bai Yiling smiled. "After being out for less than a day, I suddenly miss Naughty Bao and the jujube-red horses at Bai Mang Lake!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan laughed heartily and said, "If you really miss Naughty Bao and those jujube-red horses, we'll spend the night at Bai Mang Lake tonight, and then rush back."
"With the Sky-Breaking Eagle around, the journey back and forth won't take much time!"
Bai Yiling was delighted to hear this and said, "That's right! How did I not think of that? Xiaofan, I'll do as you say. We'll head back to Bai Mang Lake tonight."
"Where are you going? I want to go with you!" Xianyu Yan said, tightly hugging Bai Yiling's arm.
Bai Yiling smiled and said, "Yanmei, you've just recovered from your illness. You shouldn't be running around. Stay home and recuperate properly. Once you've fully recovered, we'll take you out to play."
In fact, even if Xianyu Yan fully recovered, Bai Yiling felt she wouldn't be able to bring her. The Sky-Breaking Eagle could only carry two people; adding a third would be too much for it.
Unexpectedly, Xianyu Yan immediately became insistent, saying, "No, Sister, Brother-in-law, you must take me with you. I only feel safe when I'm with you."
"If you leave me behind, my health will only worsen day by day!" She said, her eyes even reddening, and she escalated her plea, "From today onwards, I'm sticking with you. Wherever you go, I'll follow!"
Hearing her outburst, Bai Yiling and Cheng Xiaofan were stunned.
Xianyu Yan was truly naive and adorable, like a clingy child who couldn't be shaken off!
Bai Yiling, with a soft heart, looked at Cheng Xiaofan helplessly and asked, "What should we do?"
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head, smiling wryly, "Then let's take her. She's just woken up, and after realizing she was bedridden for over a year, her heart has become very fragile, and she truly lacks a sense of security."
"Fortunately, the Sky-Breaking Eagle can carry one more person without any pressure."
"Thank you, Brother-in-law!" Xianyu Yan jumped up with joy and asked, "Brother-in-law, what is a Sky-Breaking Eagle?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "The Sky-Breaking Eagle is a legendary existence. It's a divine eagle that can carry people to fly in the sky!"
"Are there really such divine eagles in real life?" Xianyu Yan asked curiously.
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and said, "Yes, and coincidentally, I have one!"
Xianyu Yan smiled, "Oh my goodness, Brother-in-law, you are truly amazing to have such a divine eagle. Where is it? Can your little sister have a look?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Not now, but I will let it show itself when the time comes!"
"Thank you, Brother-in-law!" Xianyu Yan understood that even if Cheng Xiaofan had such a divine eagle, he wouldn't summon it in the middle of a crowded street.
She called him "Brother-in-law" so sweetly!
Even Cheng Xiaofan felt a little dizzy. Could this adopted little sister control her words when Bai Yiling was present?
However, thinking about her not having fully recovered yet, he was rendered speechless.
Ring, ring!
At this moment, Cheng Xiaofan's mobile phone rang.