Not long after, the police officers, alerted by Jin Yanyun's call, arrived quickly.
As the officers handcuffed the bald man, he knew his life from that point on would be spent behind bars. As he was being escorted to the door, he couldn't help but glance back at Cheng Xiaofan and sigh, "If I had known I'd end up falling into your hands, I never should have provoked you!"
Cheng Xiaofan let out a cold laugh and said, "People do, and heaven watches. After all these years of doing so much evil, do you really think heaven would let you off?"
The bald man, unresigned, retorted, "But you must know, I'm a very good director. The films I've directed, both artistically and in terms of entertainment, have been highly acclaimed and won numerous awards in the country!"
Cheng Xiaofan scoffed, "So what? No matter how good your films are, even if they win an Oscar, if your character is utterly deplorable, you deserve to be brought to justice!"
*Clap!*
The diners in the restaurant erupted into applause for Cheng Xiaofan once more.
They found this foodie to be brimming with a sense of justice!
At this moment, Jin Yanyun couldn't help but smile at Cheng Xiaofan, "Mr. Cheng, you truly are a nemesis to bad guys. Yesterday you took down Hainuoji, and this morning, you've dealt with this bald man!"
"Indeed!"
Cheng Xiaofan, with a smug look, hands clasped behind his back, sighed, "It seems I was born into this world to uphold justice. It's unavoidable."
He then added, "Miss Jin, you and Melina haven't eaten yet, have you? You two eat here. I'm going out for a stroll to aid digestion!"
Melina quickly said, "Mr. Cheng, I'll accompany you for a walk!"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately refused, "No, if you don't want to end up an idiot, then eat something here with Miss Jin and return to your rooms to rest!"
"Alright!" Upon hearing the word "idiot," Melina was instantly terrified.
"I'm leaving!" Cheng Xiaofan said, then turned and walked out the door.
After Cheng Xiaofan left the restaurant, Jin Yanyun couldn't help but curiously ask Melina, "Ms. Melina, why did Mr. Cheng mention the word 'idiot' to you?"
Melina sighed, "Mr. Cheng told me to pay attention to my rest these days and to avoid any major emotional fluctuations, otherwise, it would damage my brain nerves and could even lead to symptoms of idiocy!"
"Sigh, that detestable Hainuoji, I wish I could have killed him with my own hands!"
Jin Yanyun nodded upon hearing this, "Ms. Melina, since Mr. Cheng has advised you so, you must do as he says!"
After all, Melina had been invited to Nan Province by China. If she were to become an idiot, it would be difficult to explain to her father.
Moreover, it would undoubtedly have negative repercussions internationally.
Melina smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will do as Mr. Cheng instructs!"
She then leaned mysteriously towards Jin Yanyun's ear and whispered, "Miss Jin, to tell you the truth, I've found myself hopelessly in love with Mr. Cheng."
"Although we've only just met, I find him truly magical. Among all the men I've met around the world, he is absolutely unique."
"I know I'm not good enough for him, but I have the right to pursue him, don't you think?"
"To ensure Mr. Cheng stays with me for a few more days, I've specifically promised him I would pay him one million US dollars a day!"
"..." Jin Yanyun was stunned for a moment.
One million US dollars a day! That equated to over seven million Chinese Yuan daily!
This was probably more money than she could earn in her entire lifetime!
This Cheng Xiaofan earned money at a pace that crushed so many others!
Never mind!
Comparing oneself to others would only lead to spitting blood from anger!
She truly hadn't expected Melina to be so willing to spend lavishly to pursue a man!
However, on second thought, given her family background in the US, paying Cheng Xiaofan a million dollars a day wasn't a significant amount.
After all, it was only for a few days.
She smiled at Melina, "Ms. Melina, I hope your dream comes true!"
Melina, her face blooming into a smile, replied, "Thank you for your kind wishes, Miss Jin!"
...
Cheng Xiaofan left the restaurant and immediately returned to his bedroom.
Upon entering his room and closing the door, he flashed and entered the Shennong Space.
He first sat cross-legged on the floor and then said, "Dragon Pearl, can you come out? We need to have a good talk."
*Swish!*
As soon as he spoke, a golden light erupted from Cheng Xiaofan.
The golden light flashed and transformed into a golden dragon, appearing beside him.
*Roar!*
With a dragon's roar, the golden dragon proudly raised its head and asked Cheng Xiaofan, "What is it you wish to discuss with me?"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Dragon Pearl, back in the restaurant today, were you intentionally trying to tease me? You urged me to order such a large spread of food, making everyone think I, Cheng Xiaofan, was starving and desperate for a meal."
"Even that could be overlooked, but why did you then use my body to act out, eating, and then using the 'dragon's gulp' technique? Does that look good?"
"You know I've always been low-key, but what can I say about you?"
The golden dragon glanced at Cheng Xiaofan disdainfully and said, "Brother, when have you ever been low-key?"
"Besides, aren't I, Dragon Pearl, influenced by your emotions? I couldn't control myself, which is why I made you order such a large table of dishes!"
Cheng Xiaofan was taken aback and asked, "When was I influenced by your emotions?"
The golden dragon chuckled and said, "When you saw so much delicious food in the restaurant, you were secretly thinking with a sense of contentment, 'This guesthouse of the overseas affairs office really knows how to cook. Such a small breakfast has so many varieties. Aren't they afraid of bursting?'"
"If you hadn't thought that way, tell me, could I have urged you to order so much food?"
"Also, the other diners around you all thought you were being wasteful, believing you couldn't possibly eat that much."
"Precisely because of this, I used my 'dragon's gulp' ability and devoured all the delicacies on the table in one go!"
"Brother, can you blame me for this?"
"Furthermore, you are me, and I am you. We are integrated. There's no question of who controls whom. The problem arises from your thoughts!"
"..." Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan was speechless.
Thinking about it carefully, what the golden dragon said seemed to have no flaw!
When he entered the restaurant, seeing so many delicacies prepared for a single breakfast had indeed stirred many emotions within him.
If it weren't for his own thoughts at play, the Dragon Pearl wouldn't have caused these events.
He could only force a bitter smile and say to the golden dragon, "Dragon Pearl, I apologize. I wrongly accused you. Please don't be angry!"
The golden dragon tilted its head and laughed, "It's nothing. If I get angry with you, aren't I essentially getting angry with myself?"
Cheng Xiaofan looked at its playful demeanor and tone, which were almost identical to his own. He thought, what it said was true, they were integrated, and there was no question of one being angry with the other.
Besides, if it weren't for today's incident, the bald director who harmed young girls might not have been exposed.
After the Dragon Pearl returned to his body, Cheng Xiaofan immediately exited the space.
Shortly after emerging, his eyelids suddenly twitched uncontrollably several times.
Hmm?
He distinctly felt that the demonic bone he had placed in the space was showing some abnormality.