As Cheng Xiaofan descended from the terraced mountains, he received a call from Bai Yiling. She informed him that her sisters had already departed from C City and were expected to arrive at Zhuxi Village around noon.
"Alright, I'll prepare lunch, and we'll wait for you at the bamboo villa by White Python Lake," he replied.
Then, he abruptly changed the subject and asked, "My White Goddess, did you dream of our divine souls merging in the dragon boat last night?"
"Your sixty-two yoga moves were perfect!"
"You..."
Bai Yiling was utterly embarrassed by him. "Don't you dare bring up dreams anymore!"
"It was just a dream, don't take it seriously!"
"..." Fine, in the eyes of most people, things from dreams couldn't be taken seriously.
Cheng Xiaofan wanted to say more, but he noticed she had already hung up the phone.
He couldn't blame his White Goddess for hanging up; how could such a shy matter be casually brought up to her face?
After all, in reality, they hadn't yet crossed that threshold.
Right, this matter couldn't be left unresolved. He should formalize it someday. For instance, Bai Goddess's cousin was still in Zhuxi Village. He should get the engagement settled in front of Han Jie.
This was also a sign of respect for the woman.
Ring ring!
At that moment, Cheng Xiaofan's phone rang.
He took it out and saw it was from Dao Dahai at the police station.
Cheng Xiaofan pressed the answer button and asked with a smile, "Director Dao, what made you call me so early in the morning?"
Dao Dahai chuckled and said, "I just received notification from above. Lei Zi was sentenced to seven years, and those few village hooligans were sentenced to three to five years."
"As for that guy named Huang Canrong, he was sentenced to life!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "That's good news. In my Zhuxi Village, people like Lei Zi are the last I want to see."
"By the way, Director Dao, I have something I need your help with!"
Dao Dahai quickly smiled and said, "Xiaofan, your matters are my matters. There's no need to talk about help; just tell me what to do!"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately gave him a thumbs-up and said, "Director Dao, you're a true friend!"
He quickly retracted his thumb. Since the person couldn't see him through the phone, it was a wasted gesture.
"Director Dao, it's like this. Sakiko Sakai has settled down in Zhuxi Village, and she's getting along very well with Luo Yang."
"Could you help her get an ID card and register her household in Zhuxi Village!"
"Xiaofan, Sakiko Sakai is Japanese! Registering her household isn't something a small police station like mine can handle!" Dao Dahai's head started to ache.
"..." Cheng Xiaofan was speechless.
Weren't your affairs my affairs just now? Were you retracting your confident words at the speed of light?
"Old Dao, you can make an exception. If you can't handle it, find Lu Shengming!" Cheng Xiaofan said with a hint of exasperation.
In fact, Cheng Xiaofan knew that Dao Dahai was nominally the head of the Jinbao Town Police Station, but in reality, he was already part of Lu Shengming's public security bureau.
He suspected that Lu Shengming, stationed in the provincial capital, knew every move he made in Zhuxi Village.
Reminded by Cheng Xiaofan, Dao Dahai's headache worsened.
He thought, Lu Shengming had earnestly tried to hire you as a consultant, and you outright refused. Now you're asking him to make an exception for you; would he agree?
Dao Dahai hesitated for a moment and said, "I can only try to talk to Director Lu. Whether it works out or not, I can't make any promises to you."
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan was immediately displeased and said loudly, "Director Dao, if that Mr. Lu doesn't agree to help, then tell him to return the two bottles of premium Happy Wine I gave him, all of it!"
"Including the Happy Wine he gave to the so-called headquarters, return it to me gram for gram!"
"..." Dao Dahai was stunned on the spot.
Asking for back something he had already given away as a gift?
This kind of behavior, usually seen in children, was happening with Cheng Xiaofan?
You're ruining your image!
Dao Dahai worriedly thought, if Cheng Xiaofan ever became displeased with him in the future, would he also demand the Happy Wine back?
He tentatively asked, "Xiaofan, what if they've already drunk it?"
"That's easy to fix, just pay for it!"
Cheng Xiaofan said righteously, "When I attended the World Famous Wine Auction in Haicheng, one bottle of Happy Wine cost one hundred billion! Make him pay the price!"
"One hundred billion a bottle?" Dao Dahai nearly fainted.
Cheng Xiaofan's brow furrowed, "What, Director Dao, you don't believe me?"
"I believe, I believe! Of course, I believe what you say!" Dao Dahai said hastily.
At the same time, he secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what, he would maintain a good relationship with Cheng Xiaofan from now on. No matter what he said, he would just go along with it.
If they fell out, he wouldn't be able to afford the price of those bottles of wine for several lifetimes.
He immediately added, "Xiaofan, you're right. While I, as a small police station chief, don't have the authority to handle Sakiko Sakai's residency, I can find Director Lu."
"With the headquarters backing him, he can absolutely make an exception!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Also, when you came last time, you knew there was a beautiful woman named Theresa among the three foreigners."
"She's currently staying at the Zhuxi Village winery, learning to make wine."
"Could you tell Lu Shengming to also resolve her residency issue in Zhuxi Village? That way, we won't have to bother him again next time!"
Dao Dahai couldn't help but be surprised and said, "Xiaofan, does Theresa also want to stay in Zhuxi Village?"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed heartily, "I don't see any intention of hers right now, but I guarantee with my personal charm that if she stays here for about ten days, she wouldn't want to leave Zhuxi Village even if you dragged her away."
"Alright, I will raise Theresa's residency issue with Director Lu!"
Although Dao Dahai felt this was really unreliable, since Cheng Xiaofan had brought it up, he could only agree for now.
He was genuinely worried about displeasing Cheng Xiaofan and being asked to pay for the premium Happy Wine.
"Okay, Director Dao, call Lu Shengming immediately and have him decide on this matter!" Cheng Xiaofan instructed Dao Dahai.
After hanging up the phone, Dao Dahai dared not delay and immediately dialed Lu Shengming's number.
As soon as Dao Dahai mentioned Sakiko Sakai and Theresa wanting to register their households in Zhuxi Village, Lu Shengming on the other end of the phone jumped up.
"This Cheng Xiaofan is really making a fuss! International household registration, he can just say it like that?"
Lu Shengming couldn't help but sneer, "Hmph, I didn't expect he'd have a day where he needs me. Director Dao, please tell him I can't handle this!"
"Isn't he very capable? Let him do it himself if he can!"