Tong Nian and Jiang Xinyi listened, becoming more confused. How truly extraordinary was Cheng Xiaofan? Merely to punish Degelier, he had the man transfer all his family's assets to Cheng Xiaofan’s name?
If you didn't believe this was true, then what about the attitude displayed by Ya Midie and Guang Tou Ge on the phone just now?
Despite the bewildered looks on their faces, Bai Yiling and the others knew that in this world, there was nothing Cheng Xiaofan couldn't accomplish.
"Come, come, let's drink!" Cheng Xiaofan clapped Tong Nian on the shoulder and said.
He noticed Ah Mao and Ah Shu still cowering nearby. He quickly picked up two pieces of drunken chicken with his chopsticks and offered them, saying, "Here, here, have a piece of drunken chicken each. It's incredibly delicious, and it's free for the taking!"
Ah Mao and Ah Shu exchanged glances, then cautiously stepped forward, accepted the drunken chicken Cheng Xiaofan offered, and put it into their mouths.
After chewing for just a moment, they cried out in surprise, "Ah, this drunken chicken tastes so good! Eating this chicken, I feel the pain in my body disappearing."
Little did they know, as Cheng Xiaofan handed them the chicken pieces, he had secretly imbued them with a layer of spiritual energy.
This spiritual energy could alleviate their body pain and heal their injuries.
After all, Ah Mao and Ah Shu had worked for him, and he couldn't let them feel neglected.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "If you like the taste, I'll have my goddess Bai send you each a bag of drunken chicken to take home and enjoy!"
"Thank you, Mr. Cheng, thank you so much!" The two exclaimed in unison, overwhelmed.
Bai Yiling immediately went to the kitchen, retrieved several bags of drunken chicken from the cooler, and gave them to them.
Cheng Xiaofan waved his hand at them and said, "You can go now!"
"Thank you, Mr. Cheng!" The two bowed to Cheng Xiaofan again and left the villa.
After they departed, Cheng Xiaofan beckoned to Tong Nian and Jiang Xinyi, saying, "We haven't properly started eating yet. Old classmates, Tong Nian, try the dishes from my home!"
They had never tasted food infused with such spiritual essence. The moment the dishes touched their tongues, they erupted in praise.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes,
Jiang Xinyi sighed, "Cheng Xiaofan, we really have you to thank for what happened today. Tong Nian and I don't know how to express our gratitude!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Jiang Xinyi, do you remember when I was studying at university in the capital? One summer vacation, I wanted to buy something delicious on the street to bring back for my parents to try.
But looking at the dazzling array of delicacies on display, I was short of cash and couldn't afford it. You happened to walk by and noticed.
You seemed to see right through me, immediately bought a large bag of snacks, and insisted on giving it to me."
He sighed with emotion, "Jiang Xinyi, thinking back to that time, it is you I should be thanking!"
Jiang Xinyi couldn't help but laugh heartily, "Old classmate, that was ages ago! I've completely forgotten about it. You even remember such a small thing!"
*Ding ling ling...*
As they were eating and chatting, Bai Yiling's phone rang.
Bai Yiling took out her phone, glanced at the number, and smiled at Cheng Xiaofan, "It's Dao Dahai from the town police station calling."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Why is Dao Dahai calling you?"
Bai Yiling smiled, "He probably knows you haven't been home recently, so he called me!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Quickly answer Dao Dahai's call. Normally, he knows you're busy and wouldn't disturb you without something urgent!"
Bai Yiling nodded and immediately pressed the answer button, "Director Dao, what can I do for you?"
Immediately, Dao Dahai's urgent voice came from the phone, "Ms. Bai, the situation is this: a major case has occurred in the district, and the police haven't been able to crack it. The higher-ups are pressuring us, so the district police want to ask Taotiebao to help out."
Bai Yiling chuckled, "This Taotiebao is Xiaofan's precious darling. To ask it to help, he must agree first. I can't make that decision!"
"Since Xiaofan just returned from the US, let him talk to you!"
Saying this, Bai Yiling handed the phone to Cheng Xiaofan.
Bai Yiling had pressed the speakerphone button, so Cheng Xiaofan had heard everything Dao Dahai said.
He took the phone, laughed heartily, and said, "Old Dao, I'll let my Taotiebao help crack the case, but there are conditions!"
Dao Dahai laughed, "Xiaofan, what conditions? Tell me!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "You know my Taotiebao, it's a typical foodie. When it goes to the district, the district police must guarantee to satisfy its gluttonous appetite!"
Taotiebao had been eavesdropping from under the table, listening to its owner's conversation.
"Woof woof!"
Hearing that the condition discussed was to satisfy its gluttonous appetite, it immediately barked with delight.
It truly was its owner!
It never forgot its gluttonous appetite, no matter the time.
Dao Dahai on the other end of the phone listened and laughed, "Don't worry, Xiaofan. I can guarantee this on behalf of the district police. Whatever Taotiebao wants to eat, as long as the district police can provide it, they will satisfy it."
Cheng Xiaofan laughed heartily, "Alright, for your sake, Old Dao, I'll let Taotiebao help crack this case!"
Dao Dahai said, "Thank you, Xiaofan. I'll come over to pick up Taotiebao right away!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Okay, you come pick up Taotiebao!"
After hanging up the phone.
Cheng Xiaofan called Taotiebao out from under the table and said, "Taotiebao, I know you were eavesdropping when I was talking to Old Dao. I'm telling you, this is your first time going out alone to help solve a case."
"When you're out, you must mind your image and don't embarrass me!"
"Woof woof!"
Taotiebao immediately retorted to its owner. "This dog grandfather isn't your offspring, so why are you calling yourself 'me' in front of me!"
"You tell me, what kind of image does this dog grandfather need to mind?"
Cheng Xiaofan grabbed the dog's ear and shouted, "Hey, I'm talking to you, and you dare to retort? Are you rebelling against heaven!"
"When I tell you to mind your image, I mean don't steal food randomly when you're out, and learn self-control, don't flirt with other female dogs!"
"Do you understand?"
"Woof woof!"
Taotiebao immediately rolled its eyes at Cheng Xiaofan, "You don't need to tell me this. Dog grandfather isn't like some people who talk about loyalty from beginning to end but are actually a playboy!"
"I am a very disciplined dog, with strong self-awareness. Don't keep nagging me!"
Tong Nian and Jiang Xinyi, sitting by the side, listened to the conversation between the man and the dog, completely bewildered.
Logically, police usually had their own police dogs. Did this dog become a spirit, stronger than a police dog, that the police had to come from the district to ask this rural dog for help?
Cheng Xiaofan was rendered speechless by Taotiebao's retort.
This dog's spiritual perception was too powerful. His little affairs and privacy abroad were probably all known to it.
It was fortunate it couldn't speak human language, otherwise, others wouldn't understand what it was barking about.