Wu Tianming, gazing at the disastrously grim photographs, was seized with dread. He never imagined that Cheng Xiaofan, with a single phone call to the United States, could have had Wu Tianfu and his entire group annihilated in such a short span of time.
This Cheng Xiaofan’s power was truly formidable!
Simultaneously, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
With Wu Tianfu and his ilk eliminated, he would henceforth have no lingering worries in Jiangcheng.
“Thank you, Mr. Cheng!” He, pulling his son along, prostrated himself once more before Cheng Xiaofan.
Cheng Xiaofan, with a flick of his hand, helped the father and son to their feet. He said, “As I’ve said, this was merely a small effort. You don’t need to perform such a grand gesture.”
“Just focus on your own affairs from now on!”
After the three of them finished their meal, Cheng Xiaofan’s phone rang again.
It was the person in charge of the local real estate office. “May I ask if you are Mr. Cheng? We have already transferred Wu Tianfu’s villa to Wu Tianming’s name.”
“Where are you now? I’ll bring the certificate over immediately!”
Lu Shengming was quite efficient, wasn't he!
However!
Special matters, special handling!
Sometimes, this was also a characteristic of how things were done in China.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, “I’m right near Wu Tianfu’s villa!”
“Alright, I’ll be there shortly!” the real estate officer replied.
Shortly after the trio emerged from the food stall, the real estate officer arrived by car.
The man was a stout fellow in his fifties, resembling a smiling Bodhisattva. Upon seeing Cheng Xiaofan, he respectfully presented the property deed, saying, “Mr. Cheng, please take this certificate.”
Cheng Xiaofan gestured to Wu Tianming beside him. “The certificate for this villa should be given to him. He will be its true owner from now on!”
“Thank you, thank you!” Wu Tianming accepted the certificate, his heart filled with emotion.
For an ordinary person, obtaining such a certificate would take over a month, wouldn't it?
Just the various procedures alone could give one a splitting headache.
To think that Cheng Xiaofan, with a single phone call, had resolved it completely in less than half a day.
Cheng Xiaofan's background was truly terrifying!
Wu Tianfu’s attempt to contend with him was sheer suicidal folly!
After the real estate officer departed, Cheng Xiaofan said to Wu Tianming, “Old Wu, with your matters here all settled, I should be heading back now!”
Wu Tianming exclaimed anxiously, “You’re leaving so soon?”
Cheng Xiaofan smiled faintly, habitually saying, “Yes, I have many things waiting for me back home. I’ll visit you again when I have time!”
Seeing that Cheng Xiaofan hadn’t brought a car, Wu Tianming immediately offered, “Mr. Cheng, shall I arrange for someone to drive you?”
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, “Old Wu, you don’t need to trouble yourself with that. I have my own way of returning!”
No sooner had he spoken than his body flickered, transforming into an afterimage as he disappeared into the adjacent woods.
“Screech—”
At that moment, a clear eagle cry resounded from the sky above the forest.
“Dad, look quickly!” Wu Chengyao shouted, pointing to the sky in utter shock.
Wu Tianming followed his son’s gaze and saw Cheng Xiaofan riding on a giant eagle, flying into the distance.
“Heavens above!” Wu Tianming gasped involuntarily.
Yet, in the blink of an eye, the man and the eagle vanished into the azure sky.
Wu Chengyao remarked, “Dad, I didn’t realize Mr. Cheng could fly on an eagle!”
“Mr. Cheng is truly a divine being!” Wu Tianming repeatedly clasped his hands in reverence, gazing at the sky.
…
“Screech!”
In a flash, the Sky-Breaking Eagle carried Cheng Xiaofan back over Zhuxi Village.
As he passed Nanshan Lake, Cheng Xiaofan noticed a throng of people, like ants, at Tiertian Mountain, far more bustling than usual.
Luo Changsheng and Mei Xueyun were at the foot of the mountain, gesticulating as they spoke.
He immediately instructed the Sky-Breaking Eagle, “Sky-Breaking Eagle, find a hidden spot to land near the foot of this mountain!”
“Screech—” The Sky-Breaking Eagle responded instantly, circled once in the air, and descended.
Cheng Xiaofan emerged from the small grove and walked towards Luo Changsheng and Mei Xueyun.
Mei Xueyun spotted Cheng Xiaofan at a glance and exclaimed with delight, “Oh, speak of the devil! Isn’t that Xiaofan!”
“Oh my, my little ancestor! You’ve finally returned!” Luo Changsheng rushed forward.
Cheng Xiaofan hurried over and laughed, “Grandpa Luo, Xueyun, what were you saying about me?”
Luo Changsheng said, “Xiaofan, you’re pretending not to understand what we’re saying. Look, the entire mountain is covered with golden rice stalks, each grain plump. It’s the perfect time for harvest.”
“You can’t possibly wait until New Year’s to start cutting, can you?”
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, “Grandpa Luo, are you worried about this matter?”
“Fine, let’s start harvesting tomorrow then. I’ll have the Sky-Breaking Eagle round up those monkeys from the back mountain and bring them from the primeval forest.”
Luo Changsheng scratched his head. “Xiaofan, monkeys are naturally unruly. Won’t they get distracted and play mischievous tricks during the harvest?”
“I’m afraid those monkeys might act up and injure tourists with their sickles. That would be bad!”
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan burst into laughter. “Don’t worry, Grandpa Luo. The monkeys in our Zhuxi Village are exceptionally intelligent. After a little training, they are not only capable but also remarkably well-behaved!”
“In short, they’re much better than I was as a child!”
Who would compare their childhood self to monkeys?
Luo Changsheng and Mei Xueyun, hearing this, couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Xiaofan, you won’t be going out for the next couple of days, will you?” Luo Changsheng asked earnestly, his smile fading.
Cheng Xiaofan replied, “Grandpa Luo, is there something important?”
Luo Changsheng said, “Xueyun’s father has always placed great importance on our village’s winter rice cultivation on the mountains. He called me and said that on the day of the harvest, he and some provincial leaders will be coming to participate in the ceremony.”
“Many people will be arriving in the next few days. Xiaofan, you are a pillar of this village; you cannot run off!”
Cheng Xiaofan listened and said, “I won’t be leaving during this period. However, I dislike crowded scenes. I’d rather be a spectator, watching from the sidelines. Don’t push me into the spotlight.”
Luo Changsheng asked, puzzled, “Xiaofan, what does it mean to be a spectator?”
Mei Xueyun quickly explained on Cheng Xiaofan’s behalf, “Village Chief Luo, what Xiaofan means is that when people arrive tomorrow, he’ll just watch the excitement from the side and doesn’t want to stand out.”
“Yes, yes, the beauty explains it perfectly!”
Cheng Xiaofan picked up the conversation, adding, “Grandpa Luo, the main reason is that I have important duties. Although those monkeys are obedient and won’t make mistakes, I still need to supervise them from the side!”
“What if one of the monkeys has a bad day, takes a disliking to a leader, and scratches their face? That would be disastrous!”
Luo Changsheng heard this, and his scalp tingled. He quickly nodded repeatedly, saying, “Xiaofan, what you’re saying is indeed reasonable!”
“This matter must be handled with caution. If such an incident occurs, and someone captures a video and broadcasts it, saying our monkeys like to bully people, then tourists won’t dare to come here anymore!”