Lu Yinshuang noticed that the Happy Wine on the table was nearly depleted, having been generously shared among her rather shameless sisters. She quickly finished her own cup and, reaching out, took the bottle from Mo Yunying's hand.
As the wine was poured into cups, its rich and mellow aroma enveloped everyone. Based on its scent alone, any heavenly nectar from the Queen Mother of the West would be completely outmatched here. A sip of Happy Wine brought an immediate sense of inexplicable joy, lifting spirits and casting all life's worries aside.
They exchanged glances, noting the rosy blush on each other's fair cheeks, their already pretty faces now imbued with an extra touch of charm. The second cup of wine, as it touched their tongues, felt like ice crystals gliding over them, then down their throats and into their stomachs. The chilling sensation paradoxically ignited an infinite warmth within. In the clash of ice and fire, a profound realization dawned: life was truly beautiful!
As the women reveled in this beauty, they suddenly discovered that both bottles of the premium Happy Wine on the table were completely empty.
"What, we just drank away twenty billion?" Liu Wanqing exclaimed, as if suddenly snapping back to reality.
Her reminder jolted everyone into realizing how unrestrained they had been, abandoning all feminine composure. Such expensive wine, gone in the blink of an eye? Bai Yiling had invested billions in Zhuxi Village for actual development, while they had squandered it on food and drink! A group of spendthrifts! No man would dare marry them after this!
"Don't look at me like that!" Cheng Xiaofan felt a chill run down his spine under their gaze. "You're all good sisters to our Goddess Bai. Getting two bottles of Happy Wine for free is no big deal." He gestured to another bottle. "There's another one here, let's all have some!"
The women exchanged glances. It seemed Cheng Xiaofan was truly extravagant! This time, they drank with far more decorum, much more demurely. By the time the last bottle of premium Happy Wine was finished, all the dishes on the table had also been consumed.
Lunch had been a long affair. By the time it concluded, the sun was already setting, and various birds were returning to the forest. The sky was ablaze with fiery clouds, as if igniting the entire Bai Mang Lake. White water birds skimmed the rippling surface of the lake, rising and falling in constant motion. The foothills of the surrounding mountains began to be shrouded in twilight mist.
The beautiful women, stuffed to their limits, were doing light exercises on the villa's rooftop to aid digestion. It was then that Cheng Xiaofan suddenly remembered he had been busy all day and hadn't had a single drop to drink. A rumbling sound from his stomach, like an empty city, broke the silence. Unfortunately, the sound was quite loud, catching the attention of Goddess Bai.
"Ah, Xiaofan, you were so busy getting food for us that you haven't eaten yet!" Bai Yiling said, her voice full of concern.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled faintly. "It's okay. As long as you and your sisters are having fun here, that's all that matters!"
Such considerate words! In today's world, where could one find such a man? For a moment, the other women felt an indescribable envy for Bai Yiling!
"Come, come, let's have another cup of tea to moisten our throats. Drinking tea is the best way to aid digestion!" Cheng Xiaofan cleared the bowls and chopsticks from the table and brewed another pot of Golden Tea. While they were sipping their tea, Cheng Xiaofan stacked the bowls and plates and, with a powerful leap, descended from the villa. From the rooftop of the three-story villa, it was as easy as stepping down a single tier. The visual impact of his graceful and elegant descent was truly powerful for the women. They could only silently give him a thumbs-up in their hearts, what else could they say?
In the kitchen, Cheng Xiaofan was noisily washing pots and bowls when Bai Yiling suddenly appeared beside him.
"Xiaofan, I've made you work hard today!" Bai Yiling said, her eyes a little red.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled. "My goddess, are you saying something foolish? In front of you, how could I ever feel wronged?"
"Xiaofan, let me make you something to eat first. I'll wash the dishes!" Bai Yiling reached out to take the bowl from his hand.
Cheng Xiaofan quickly put his arm around her. "No, I can't bear to let your delicate hands be used for washing pots and bowls." He continued, "When I came down earlier, I took several energy pills. They are very filling." He urged, "You go upstairs and chat with your friends. After all, you have fewer opportunities to see them since coming to Zhuxi Village!"
Hearing this, Bai Yiling was deeply touched. She looked at her man with alluring eyes and said softly, "Xiaofan, I've discovered you're exceptionally good at making women happy!"
Cheng Xiaofan declared shamelessly, "Of course. In this world, no man can coax my Goddess Bai better than I can!" His words made Bai Yiling feel as if her bones were melting!
"Yiling, go upstairs and tell your sisters that once it gets dark, I'll perform a show for them on the lake!" Cheng Xiaofan said.
Bai Yiling immediately asked curiously, "Xiaofan, what are you going to perform for them?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled. "I can't tell you now. I'll give you a surprise then!"
Bai Yiling nodded and smiled. "Okay, I'm going up then!"
Just as Bai Yiling was about to turn, she suddenly gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. Cheng Xiaofan touched his face, overwhelmed with happiness. He wanted to reciprocate, but his Goddess Bai, with her incredibly graceful figure, had already disappeared from his sight.
Bai Yiling returned to the villa's rooftop. As darkness fell, she switched on the voice-activated solar lights. They sat in the pavilion, gazing at Bai Mang Lake. Fireflies occasionally flew out from the surrounding reeds, coming and going.
"These little sprites look really lovely!" Mo Yunying laughed.
Shen Ruobing nodded. "Yes, in a city full of concrete and steel, you'd never see these little sprites."
Bai Yiling smiled. "The weather is getting cooler now. Once deep autumn arrives, you won't see these fireflies here either." She added, "However, deep autumn has its own beauty. In nature, no season is ever lonely!"
Shen Ruobing picked up Bai Yiling's thread, smiling contentedly. "That's why my decision to stay was extremely wise!" She continued, "I believe that with Master Cheng's guidance and nature's assistance, I will make significant breakthroughs on my path of craftsman cultivation within a foreseeable timeframe!"
Hearing this, Lu Yinshuang furrowed her delicate brows and asked curiously, "Ruobing, I only know you're the CEO of a famous furniture manufacturing and development company group in our C City. When did you start practicing 'craftsman cultivation'? What exactly is 'craftsman cultivation'?"