There was nothing surprising about Zhou Ruoyu’s inquiry to Cheng Xiaofan.
It was a perfectly normal question. Given his status as "Brother Gold" now, any young woman would naturally be curious about his marital status.
Cheng Xiaofan offered a slight smile.
He said, "Beautiful Zhou, I have a girlfriend, and we'll be getting married soon."
"If you like our Zhuxi Village, there are some other young men here. They just returned from working elsewhere last year and are all still single."
"If you're interested, I can introduce you to one!"
"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Gold. I have to go back now!"
After hearing Cheng Xiaofan’s words, Zhou Ruoyu hastily turned around and got into the black Bentley.
The two young bodyguards also got into the car, and with a roar, the vehicle sped away from Zhuxi Village.
"That woman is truly bizarre!"
As soon as Zhou Ruoyu's car left, Wu Shengnan couldn't help but shake her head.
She asked Cheng Xiaofan, "Mr. Cheng, how did she develop this delusion?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "From her aura, I could tell her delusion originated from news on her phone."
"She saw that I had acquired so much gold and thought that if she married me, she could just relax and wouldn't have to struggle so hard in the business world."
"Unfortunately, once she developed this fantasy, she couldn't break free from it."
"It even led to hallucinations, making her believe that something had happened between us and that she was already my woman!"
Wu Shengnan laughed and asked, "Then how did she wake up?"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "I secretly sent a stream of spiritual energy into her brain."
"It cured her delusion and brought her back to her senses."
Wu Shengnan smiled and said, "This kind of woman is really quite materialistic."
"You said you'd introduce her to other men in the village,"
"And she immediately got scared and ran away!"
Cheng Xiaofan said disdainfully, "Even if she were willing to marry into Zhuxi Village, I wouldn't agree."
Wu Shengnan asked curiously, "She's worth over a hundred million, and she's quite beautiful. If she were willing to marry an ordinary villager in Zhuxi Village,"
"Why wouldn't you agree?"
Cheng Xiaofan replied, "This woman is a typical gold digger."
"In the business world, to make more money, she flirts with all sorts of men."
"Who knows how many unspoken rules she's accepted. She's definitely not a virgin anymore!"
Wu Shengnan scoffed upon hearing this.
She said, "A woman like her, still fantasizing about our Brother Gold,"
"I really don't know who gave her the courage!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "What, you're calling me Brother Gold now too?"
Wu Shengnan smiled and said, "What's wrong with that!"
"You are the King of Gold among golds!"
"No one can compare!"
Cheng Xiaofan pondered for a moment. During his last journey through the universe, he didn't know how much gold he had absorbed from space.
His bones were probably already golden.
To call himself Brother Gold was truly fitting, a genuine Brother Gold!
They chatted for a while before entering the courtyard.
Just as the sun was setting.
Bai Yiling returned with Meng Xizi and their group.
Queen Wan Ke was arm-in-arm with Bai Yiling, laughing and chatting along the way. They looked like a pair of sisters who had known each other for a long time.
Cheng Xiaofan stepped forward, cupped his fists, and bowed with a smile, "Old Meng, you've worked hard!"
Meng Xizi quickly replied, "Lord, how could I have worked hard? I had too much fun!"
"I never imagined that White Python Lake would be like a fairy tale land. It's so beautiful."
"I saw jujube red horses galloping on the lake,"
"And dragon fish flying low over the water,"
"Countless waterbirds dancing in the air,"
"And the magical sights on the lake rocks,"
"It truly made me want to linger and never leave!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed heartily, "Old Meng, as long as you had fun, that's all that matters!"
Meng Xizi repeatedly said, "Happy, truly happy."
"If not for the urgent need to return tomorrow morning,"
"I would really love to stay here for a few more days!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "There will be plenty of time in the future. You can visit often!"
Meng Xizi looked flattered and said, "Thank you, Lord. Thank you so much!"
Various dishes were already laid out on the tables inside.
Meng Xizi sniffed the air and exclaimed, "It smells so good!"
"I can't get such delicious food in my small country!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Please sit down quickly and eat as much as you like!"
Tonight, he had arranged for provincial officials and Mei Haoran to sit at Meng Xizi's table.
Bai Yiling and Mei Xuoyun were at another table, and the Queen insisted on squeezing in to sit with them.
Luo Changsheng, Cheng Fugui, Miao Xiuhua, and about ten others from Luo Yang sat at a table.
The meal lasted for nearly two hours before it concluded.
Just like last night, Cheng Xiaofan returned to the back mountain.
He had just brewed a pot of golden tea in the bamboo pavilion when Shen Ruobing rushed over again.
Cheng Xiaofan's eyes immediately lit up with a smile. "Beautiful lady, have a cup of the golden tea I just brewed, and then we can discuss important matters!"
Shen Ruobing's face instantly turned red.
She said, "Master, thank you for your hard work!"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "How could I possibly be working hard?"
"Discussing important matters is one of life's great pleasures!"
"Don't you agree?"
Shen Ruobing nodded very cooperatively.
She replied in a low voice, "Mm-hmm, yes!"
After finishing their tea, Cheng Xiaofan scooped Shen Ruobing into his arms.
He said, "Come, let's go discuss important matters!"
...
The next morning.
When Cheng Xiaofan woke up, he found that Shen Ruobing had already left early.
Today, Meng Xizi was scheduled to return to his country from Zhuxi Village, so he didn't dare to linger in bed. He also got up early, washed up, and hurried back.
When he reached his doorstep, he found that Tang Guoxing had already prepared breakfast.
Seeing Cheng Xiaofan return, Meng Xizi smiled and said, "Lord, you're up so early!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Old Meng, you're leaving for your country soon. I couldn't possibly sleep in, could I!"
Meng Xizi smiled and said, "Lord, thank you!"
"..." Cheng Xiaofan was speechless upon hearing this.
This was basic courtesy for a Chinese person, what was there to thank him for?
He felt that the king of this small country seemed overly reserved in front of him.
Unlike Queen Wan Ke, who chatted and laughed with his "Goddess Bai," as if they were sisters who hadn't seen each other for years, showing no restraint whatsoever.
Did his status as "Lord" create too much psychological pressure for him?
He couldn't help but chuckle and say, "Old Meng, relax a bit and eat!"
"It's free food, so eat up!"
Meng Xizi nodded repeatedly, "I'm eating, I'm eating!"
Cheng Xiaofan, seeing his absent-minded demeanor, asked curiously, "Old Meng, is something bothering you?"