Cheng Xiaofan picked up his phone and saw an unfamiliar number displayed.
He paused for a moment, wondering who would call at this hour when most people were resting.
With that thought, Cheng Xiaofan pressed the answer button.
"Hello, who is this?" he asked.
From the other end of the phone, a young woman's crisp voice immediately responded, "Hello, are you Cheng Xiaofan?"
"Yes, I am Cheng Xiaofan!" he replied.
The young woman said, "My name is Wu Shengnan, and I'm the captain of the special police team at the headquarters of the Jianghu Affairs Bureau. I received a text from Minister Zhang, saying you're going to Yupai Mountain tomorrow, right?"
"That's right, I'm going to Yupai Mountain tomorrow!"
"Okay, I'll drive over to pick you up before eight o'clock tomorrow!" Wu Shengnan said.
"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Captain Beauty!" Cheng Xiaofan replied.
"By the way—"
He suddenly added, "Beauty Wu, are you sick?"
Wu Shengnan instantly became angry and retorted, "Cheng Xiaofan, you're the one who's sick!"
"I didn't provoke you, why are you saying that?"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Beauty Wu, don't be angry. I'm telling you the truth. There's something wrong with your chest. You experience intermittent severe pain, and it secretes milk even when you're fine."
"If I'm not mistaken, this condition started about six months ago."
"Ah!"
Wu Shengnan was utterly shocked and blurted out, "Cheng Xiaofan, how did you know?"
Everything Cheng Xiaofan said was exactly true. Her condition had indeed started six months ago.
She was still a young woman, and her chest would inexplicably secrete milk, which was truly embarrassing if it got out.
The intermittent chest pain was even more unbearable.
Because the condition was difficult to talk about, Wu Shengnan had never seen a doctor for it, nor had she mentioned it to anyone. How did Cheng Xiaofan know?
"Hey, Cheng Xiaofan, why aren't you answering me?"
Wu Shengnan yelled into the phone for a while before realizing that this guy had hung up without her knowing when.
That scoundrel!
Why did he hang up at such a crucial moment?
She considered calling back, but thinking it was getting late, she decided against it.
She would ask him when she saw him tomorrow!
Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Cheng Xiaofan had already fallen fast asleep.
Before sleeping, he had wondered if he could transform into a golden dragon in his dream, fly to the dragon boat in the starry sky, and meet his goddess.
But realizing that was a thing of the past, he gave up the thought.
He then wondered if he could call Po Tianying to rush back to Zhuxi Village and then return before dawn.
Then he thought that Po Tianying had been quiet for a rare moment, so he shouldn't bother it again.
Thus!
He finally closed his eyes and slept peacefully.
He slept until he woke up naturally, and the sky was already bright.
As Cheng Xiaofan came downstairs, Zhang Heng and his wife were already busy in the kitchen.
At that moment, Zhang Heng came out of the kitchen. Cheng Xiaofan sniffed and said, "It smells so good. Are you making dumplings with old hen soup?"
Zhang Heng chuckled, "Yes, you said my wife's soup was delicious, so she bought an old hen at the market before dawn and made soup. She's making dumplings for you with old hen soup!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "This is more trouble for you, Auntie!"
Hearing this, Zhang Heng laughed heartily, "Your Auntie doesn't mind the trouble. As long as you eat happily, she's delighted!"
A short while later.
His wife brought out a large bowl of old hen soup dumplings.
The two large chicken legs were both served to Cheng Xiaofan.
Besides the dumplings, the chicken soup also contained two eggs, red dates, longans, and wolfberries. Finely chopped scallions were sprinkled on top, filling the air with fragrance.
His wife squinted her beautiful eyes and smiled at Cheng Xiaofan, "Xiaofan, eat it while it's hot. It won't taste as fresh when it cools down!"
Cheng Xiaofan quickly took the large blue-rimmed bowl and said with a smile, "Auntie, you gave me the meatiest parts of the chicken. What will you eat?"
His wife smiled, "Don't worry about us!"
"I heard Old Zhang say you have something to do later. You eat first. Your Uncle and I will eat a bit later!"
Cheng Xiaofan knew immediately that his wife and Old Zhang were trying to prevent him from being polite and offering them the chicken legs, so they planned to eat later.
"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony!" Cheng Xiaofan buried his head and ate heartily.
He had just finished eating when the sound of a car was heard from outside.
Zhang Heng said, "This must be that Wu girl!"
As he spoke, a young woman swept in like a whirlwind.
She had shoulder-length hair, a classic beauty's face with exquisitely proportioned features, and bright, clear, and spirited eyes.
She was over 1.7 meters tall, with a slender waist and perky hips, exuding a captivating charm.
Especially above her slender waist, she was perfectly full, appearing almost ready to spill out.
Wu Shengnan greeted Zhang Heng and his wife as soon as she entered, "Hello Minister Zhang, hello Madam!" It seemed this Wu Shengnan was a frequent visitor.
His wife smiled, "Little Wu, have you eaten? If not, please join us!"
Wu Shengnan quickly replied, "Madam, I've already eaten at home. I came here to pick up Cheng Xiaofan to go to Yupai Mountain!"
Zhang Heng pointed at Cheng Xiaofan and said, "Wu Shengnan, the Cheng Xiaofan you're here to pick up is right here."
He then introduced Wu Shengnan to Cheng Xiaofan, "Xiaofan, this is Wu Shengnan, the captain of our Jianghu Affairs Bureau's special police team."
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and smiled, "Teacher, she called me last night!"
Zhang Heng smiled upon hearing this, "Xiaofan, this Little Wu is known for her hot temper among our special police. Did she disturb your rest last night?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "No, we just chatted briefly and then hung up!"
At this point, Zhang Heng's smile faded, and his expression turned stern. "Alright, I won't delay your trip to Yupai Mountain. You should leave quickly."
He specifically instructed Cheng Xiaofan, "Xiaofan, if you encounter any special situations there, report to me by phone at any time!"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and said, "Teacher, I have it under control!"
Zhang Heng followed them to the door and said, "Xiaofan, be careful when you get there. Those firebirds are very powerful."
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Teacher, don't worry. Any fierce firebird that tries to attack me will only have one fate: death!"
Zhang Heng said, "Good, I'll be waiting for your good news at headquarters!"
He then instructed Wu Shengnan, "Little Wu, once you get to Yupai Mountain, all your special police officers must obey Xiaofan's command!"
"Yes, Minister Zhang!" Wu Shengnan replied.
After Cheng Xiaofan got into Wu Shengnan's sports car, she immediately started the engine.
As the car began to move, Wu Shengnan impatiently asked Cheng Xiaofan, who was in the passenger seat, "Cheng Xiaofan, you didn't tell me on the phone last night how you knew about my condition?"
Cheng Xiaofan heard this, smiled faintly, and said, "I heard it from your voice!"