When Cheng Xiaofan got into Wu Shengnan's car, Wu Shengnan chuckled as she started the engine, "Husband, I think that beauty Xiang seems quite interested in you!"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately said seriously, "Don't talk nonsense,"
"She's the director of the Health Commission, such a high-ranking official,"
"How could she possibly fall for a little country farmer like me!"
"Hurry up and drive, I'm already hungry."
Wu Shengnan laughed charmingly, "Don't be in such a hurry,"
"Your little師娘 (shī niáng - teacher's wife) has already prepared the food and fine wine,"
"Just waiting for you to come back and eat!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan slapped his thigh and said, "Blast it,"
"I didn't expect to bring gifts for my little 師娘 when I returned from that tiny country,"
"And I forgot to bring you one too!"
Wu Shengnan laughed, "I don't mind,"
"It would be wrong of you not to bring anything for your little 師娘!"
Not long after.
The car stopped at Zhang Heng's courtyard entrance.
Hearing the car stop, Zhang Heng and his wife rushed out.
The 師娘 said with a face full of smiles, "Oh my, our hero Xiaofan is back!"
Cheng Xiaofan said shyly, "Just now on the way, Wu Meinv (Wu beautiful woman) and I were saying,"
"I forgot to bring a gift for my little 師娘 when I returned from that tiny country."
The 師娘 smiled, "Look at you, I'm not a child,"
"Why would I need gifts!"
Zhang Heng laughed, "Indeed, you can't blame Xiaofan for this,"
"His return this time was too rushed,"
"He didn't have time to go shopping in that tiny country either!"
Entering the house, the 師娘 and Wu Shengnan busied themselves with serving the dishes.
Just as they were about to eat, Cheng Xiaofan's phone rang.
He took out his phone and saw it was Xiang Wanli calling.
He pressed the answer button and Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Xiang Meinv (Xiang beautiful woman),"
"Why are you calling me?"
On the other end, Xiang Wanli said, "Mr. Cheng, I just received notification,"
"Tomorrow morning, relevant departments will hold a celebration for us,"
"You must attend!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Forget it, I have to rush back to Zhuxi Village tomorrow,"
"I won't be attending this meeting."
Xiang Wanli said anxiously, "Mr. Cheng, you are the protagonist of this meeting,"
"How can you not attend? It would be difficult for me to explain!"
Zhang Heng, overhearing their conversation, said, "Xiaofan, you must attend this meeting!"
"I also received this notification, and I will be going too!"
Hearing Zhang Heng say this, Cheng Xiaofan had no choice but to say to Xiang Wanli,
"Alright, I'll come with my teacher tomorrow!"
Xiang Wanli heard this and smiled, "It seems I have no influence,"
"You only agreed after your teacher spoke!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "Xiang Meinv, don't overthink it,"
"I genuinely need to rush back."
Xiang Wanli said, "Mr. Cheng, I understand how you feel,"
"Alright, I won't disturb you, see you tomorrow!"
After hanging up the phone.
Cheng Xiaofan said to Zhang Heng, "Teacher, these kinds of meetings,"
"I really don't want to attend, they're meaningless!"
Zhang Heng said, "Xiaofan, as far as I know, tomorrow's meeting,"
"Zhu Bailin's father will also be attending!"
Cheng Xiaofan was stunned, "Why would he attend?"
"He's not attending on behalf of his son, Zhu Bailin, is he?"
Zhang Heng shook his head slightly, "Xiaofan,"
"This Zhu Bailin's father is named Zhu Jianfeng,"
"He is a leader in the health department,"
"In terms of position, he is Xiang Wanli's superior,"
"It's natural for him to be present at such a meeting."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Then this is interesting!"
"I heard that this Zhu Jianfeng, for his son's sake,"
"Demanded to wait for me to return and settle accounts with me,"
"It seems tomorrow's celebration will be lively!"
Zhang Heng's expression grew serious, "Xiaofan, I know your Wangqi Technique is powerful,"
"Recently, someone reported to me,"
"That Zhu Jianfeng has been involved with evil cultivators!"
"However, this fellow is very well-hidden,"
"No solid evidence has been found against him."
"Whether this malignant tumor can be removed,"
"Depends on you tomorrow!"
Cheng Xiaofan heard this and eagerly rubbed his hands,
Smiling, "Alright, leave this matter to me!"
Zhang Heng then said to Wu Shengnan, "Xiao Wu,"
"You also attend tomorrow's meeting,"
"Have your special police force ambush nearby,"
"As soon as Xiaofan catches him having dealings with evil cultivators,"
"You immediately bring people to arrest him on the spot."
Wu Shengnan said, "Minister Zhang, I'll obey you!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "Teacher, it seems tomorrow's celebration,"
"Will end on a sour note with all this commotion!"
Zhang Heng burst into laughter, "Xiaofan,"
"I have already privately communicated with the relevant parties,"
"No matter how much of a scene is made tomorrow, the celebration will proceed as normal."
"Not only am I keeping an eye on Zhu Jianfeng, but the Disciplinary Inspection Commission is also secretly watching him,"
"The only thing missing is sufficient evidence,"
"So we can't deal with him yet!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Leave this to me,"
"People like him meeting me is asking for death!"
Zhang Heng roared with laughter, "I insisted you attend this meeting,"
"Precisely for this purpose!"
"Alright, let's eat!"
The 師娘 brought out a bottle of wine from the bedroom,
Smiling, "You teacher and student should have a good drink!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "Let's all four of us have a drink!"
Wu Shengnan quickly said, "I have to drive, I can't drink!"
The 師娘 said, "If Xiao Wu doesn't drink, I won't join you either."
Zhang Heng laughed, "Xiaofan, your 師娘 and Xiao Wu aren't drinking,"
"Let's not force them,"
"It'll just be the two of us drinking!"
After dinner.
Zhang Heng said to Wu Shengnan, "Xiao Wu,"
"I'm troubling you, please help me take Xiaofan to that hotel to stay,"
"Tomorrow morning, you and he will come to my place for breakfast,"
"Then, in your car, you'll go together to attend the meeting!"
Cheng Xiaofan understood clearly that Zhang Heng was arranging for him and Wu Shengnan to stay together again.
Since he had already opened his mouth, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't say anything else.
As a good student,
He would listen to whatever the teacher said!
Wu Shengnan's face was a mix of shyness and a smile,
Saying, "Minister Zhang, I understand!"
After leaving the house, Cheng Xiaofan got into her car.
Wu Shengnan started the car and drove towards a hotel not far away.
Along the way, Cheng Xiaofan joked and asked, "Wu Meinv,"
"Have you missed me these past few days while I was abroad?"
Wu Shengnan blushed and nodded,
With overwhelming shyness, she said, "I missed you!"