Upon hearing the proprietress's words, Cheng Xiaofan realized his phone call had been misunderstood.
He quickly explained, "Proprietress, I'm not a playboy, I'm just arranging to meet them. Do I look like someone who flirts around?"
The proprietress glanced at him and said, "Don't try to argue with me. You know yourself whether you're a playboy or not, don't you?"
"Let me tell you, you need to be a decent person. Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're handsome!"
Cheng Xiaofan was frustrated that he had been reprimanded by the proprietress for two phone calls without any reason.
He mused, "Am I really not a decent person?"
Alright!
People have their own mouths, and they can say whatever they want.
After waiting for a while, Wang Ying finally arrived.
"Brother Xiaofan, I'm so sorry I'm late. You must have been waiting for a long time!" Wang Ying said with surprise as she entered the snack shop.
Cheng Xiaofan looked at Wang Ying and was stunned.
No wonder she was so late, she had dressed up specially!
Her dark, glossy hair was tied into a ponytail. She wore light makeup, with willow-leaf eyebrows, phoenix eyes, a straight, delicate nose, and vibrant cherry lips.
She wore a tight-fitting white top with an open front, paired with black straight-leg trousers and white high heels. Standing at 1.65 meters, she looked exceptionally refined.
This authentic country girl, with a little effort in her appearance, her charm instantly shone through, rivaling that of any city office worker.
They say Bamboo Creek Village produces beauties, and it's true!
"Wang Ying, have a seat!" Cheng Xiaofan called out.
Wang Ying walked over to the booth and said, "Brother Xiaofan, I'm so happy to see you!"
"Since you're here today, it's my treat!"
She quickly waved to the proprietress and said, "Proprietress, I'd like to order some food!"
The proprietress saw how infatuated Wang Ying was with Cheng Xiaofan and secretly shook her head. "Men who are too handsome are also like vixen," she thought. "How many girls will this ruin?"
She took a menu and a pencil and walked up to Wang Ying. "Young lady, what would you like to eat? Just tick it on the list!"
"Thank you, proprietress!"
Wang Ying took the menu and handed it to Cheng Xiaofan. "Brother Xiaofan, what do you like to eat? Just order whatever you want!"
Cheng Xiaofan pushed the menu back. "Wang Ying, I've already eaten. You probably have too. Two cups of soy milk will be fine."
Wang Ying said, "That won't do, Brother Xiaofan. It's rare for you to visit me. Let's also get a basket of steamed dumplings. I heard the stewed pig trotters here are also good, let's order two."
"We don't need that much, Wang Ying. I just want to chat with you for a bit, and then I have other matters to attend to and need to leave." Cheng Xiaofan quickly stopped her.
Wang Ying became anxious upon hearing this. "What, you have to leave soon? You're not staying here?"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded. "I'm here to tell you something important!"
Under Cheng Xiaofan's protest, they only ordered two cups of soy milk and one basket of steamed dumplings.
The soy milk and dumplings were served.
In the proprietress's eyes, Cheng Xiaofan was undoubtedly a master of romance, adept at charming women. He had arranged for them to meet, only to say he'd chat briefly and leave—a clear case of playing hard to get.
Just then, several customers arrived one after another, and the proprietress became busy serving them, unable to pay attention to Cheng Xiaofan's table.
"Brother Xiaofan, what did you want to talk to me about?" Wang Ying asked cautiously when she saw the extremely serious expression on Cheng Xiaofan's face.
Cheng Xiaofan lowered his voice and asked, "Wang Ying, a few days ago, did an old man sell you some so-called 'Lover's Tea'? Did you buy it and drink it?"
"Ah, how did you know about that?" Wang Ying's face flushed instantly as she asked.
Cheng Xiaofan said, "That old man is not a good person. He's been arrested by the police. That Lover's Tea contains a potent poison that can cause madness!"
"Ah?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ying turned pale with fright. "Xiaofan, how could this happen?"
Cheng Xiaofan asked, "Wang Ying, after drinking that poisoned tea, do you have dreams related to me every night?"
"And do you wake up every morning with a splitting headache and feel weak and listless all over?"
"That's all the work of the Lover's Poison!"
Wang Ying listened, feeling both ashamed and anxious. "Brother Xiaofan, why would that old man do this?"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Currently, I've been doing some things in the village that have stirred up envy in some people who wish me dead."
"That old man was acting under someone's orders. He came to Bamboo Creek Village, and being skilled in physiognomy, he knew that some of the village girls had feelings for me, so he poisoned them."
"Anyone who drinks the Lover's Tea will eventually have the potent poison erupt in their body, causing madness. They'll tell anyone they meet that they've been defiled by me, and finally, unable to bear the excruciating pain, they'll harm themselves and die."
"Think about it, if those girls in the village start experiencing these things, what consequences would I face?"
"Who exactly ordered that old man to do such a thing? It's utterly inhumane!" Wang Ying said, a mix of shame and anger in her voice.
Cheng Xiaofan said, "In a few days, the mastermind behind this will surely be found out."
"I came here tonight to give you the antidote."
He took a bottle from his body, took out a detoxification pill, and handed it over. "Take this pill, and you'll be fine!"
"Thank you, Brother Xiaofan!" Wang Ying took the detoxification pill and swallowed it on the spot.
Shortly after, a warm current spread from her abdomen throughout her body, and she began to sweat.
Cheng Xiaofan picked up the soy milk from the table and drank it in one gulp, smiling. "Wang Ying, after you go back, take a hot bath and get some good rest."
"I have other matters to attend to immediately and need to leave. It's my treat tonight, so you don't need to pay the bill!"
Seeing Cheng Xiaofan stand up and about to leave, Wang Ying said reluctantly, "Brother Xiaofan, can you give me a hug?"
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head and said gently, "Wang Ying, you know I have Goddess Bai. I can't hug you!"
He walked to the counter and paid the bill to the proprietress.
When Cheng Xiaofan left the late-night snack shop, Wang Ying was still sitting there like a fool.
The proprietress saw this, shook her head again, and walked over. "Young lady, go home and rest. Don't just sit there looking foolish."
"Your Brother Xiaofan is probably going to meet another beautiful girl."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ying immediately stood up angrily and said, "Proprietress, you've misunderstood. My Brother Xiaofan is not that kind of fickle man. He's busy and has other important matters to attend to."
With that, she strode out of the late-night snack shop.
"Screech—"
Not long after, the Sky-Breaking Eagle carried Cheng Xiaofan and was already flying over Gangzhou City in West Province.
Near the training ground of Muli Hua, in a secluded spot, Cheng Xiaofan leaped from the air and landed lightly on the ground.
He then took out his phone and dialed Muli Hua's number, saying, "Muli Hua, I've arrived at your training location. Come out of the factory!"
Muli Hua responded on the phone, "Brother Xiaofan, I've already come out of the factory. Walk sixty meters to your left, there's a hotel. I'll be waiting for you inside the hotel!"