Even if the high-ranking official desperately wanted that set of furniture, he dared not say anything in front of Melina.
The moment she appeared, a large number of heavily armed special police officers surrounded her. Given her special status, he had no capital to contend with her!
"Thank you!"
Melina turned to Cheng Xiaofan and said, "I'll be flying back home on a private jet tonight to make it in time for my father's birthday."
"I'd like to take this set of furniture with me on the private jet!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Alright, I'll have someone help you deliver the furniture to the airport then!"
Melina then turned to Shen Ruobing and said, "Miss Shen, please give me your bank account number. I'll transfer one hundred billion US dollars to you once I'm back home!"
Shen Ruobing smiled, "Thank you, Ms. Melina!"
Following this, the high-ranking official, acting as the head of the furniture exhibition organizers, directly announced that the furniture submitted by Shen Ruobing had won first prize.
Not a single exhibitor raised any objections!
The furniture on display was not only beautiful and a feast for the eyes but also possessed healing properties, making it truly one of a kind.
Cheng Xiaofan also knew that through this exhibition competition, Shen Ruobing had undoubtedly established her leading position in the furniture industry.
"Congratulations, Ruobing!" Bai Yiling, who had been standing beside her, walked forward and congratulated Shen Ruobing.
Shen Ruobing replied shyly, "Sister Bai, thank you!"
Bai Yiling smiled, "If you're thanking someone, you should thank your master. I only did what little I could."
As she spoke, she cast a flirtatious glance at Cheng Xiaofan.
"..." Cheng Xiaofan was speechless.
He was even more convinced that his own Goddess Bai had turned bad!
Her words clearly held a double meaning!
"Thank you, Master!" Shen Ruobing, fully aware of Bai Yiling's hidden meaning, couldn't help but express her gratitude to Cheng Xiaofan in front of everyone.
Cheng Xiaofan immediately said, "No need, no need, this is what I should do!"
How awkward did that sound when spoken aloud!
Just then, the host began to invite Shen Ruobing to the stage to receive her award and give her acceptance speech, which finally allowed Cheng Xiaofan to breathe a sigh of relief.
Being a master was difficult!
Being the master of a beautiful disciple was even more difficult!
After the ceremony concluded, Luo Cheng and the two workers loaded the furniture onto a truck and delivered it to the airport designated by Melina.
Two hours later.
Since Melina was flying back that night, the Provincial Foreign Affairs Office prepared to hold a grand farewell banquet for her.
However, Melina declined.
She disliked large gatherings and only wanted a simple meal.
The few people dining with her were Jin Yanyun, Cheng Xiaofan, Bai Yiling, Shen Ruobing, Luo Cheng, and the two workers.
Even Hua Shenghua and the high-ranking provincial officials who wanted to accompany her were politely refused by Melina.
Before her departure, Melina transferred seven million US dollars to Cheng Xiaofan.
Cheng Xiaofan looked bewildered and said, "Whoa, Melina, I wasn't your personal physician for a week, why did you transfer me a week's worth of money?"
Melina smiled and said, "Mr. Cheng, a friend of mine suffers from a chronic illness and has been bedridden for a long time. I'd like to ask you to examine her once you arrive in the United States to see if she can be cured. This extra money is a pre-payment!"
Cheng Xiaofan listened and smiled, "Alright, I'll contact you after I've dealt with the demonic cultivators on Forsman Island!"
Melina replied, "Mr. Cheng, I'll be counting on you!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "We're friends now, and besides, you've paid so much, so let's not be so formal!"
At this point, Melina said to Shen Ruobing, "Director Shen, as the furniture payment involves a large sum, I will have to transfer it to you once I return home!"
Shen Ruobing smiled, "It's alright, you can transfer it whenever it's convenient for you!"
Melina smiled, "I'll transfer it to you as soon as I get back."
She then turned and hugged Bai Yiling, saying, "Beautiful Bai, I envy you for having such a remarkable boyfriend. When you have the chance, please visit me with Mr. Cheng!"
Bai Yiling smiled, "I've been to the United States many times. Next time I have the opportunity, Xiao Fan and I will definitely pay you a visit!"
Melina nodded upon hearing this and shook hands with Cheng Xiaofan again.
As they shook hands, Cheng Xiaofan felt her little finger trace a small circle on his palm.
The palm is a sensitive area.
Cheng Xiaofan shivered when Melina's finger brushed against it.
Wow.
This woman!
She actually dared to do that in front of my Goddess Bai!
He quickly withdrew his hand in shock.
Melina gave him a gentle smile, waved, and said, "Goodbye!" She then got into a chauffeured car and left the guesthouse.
"Xiao Fan, this foreign beauty seems quite interested in you!" Bai Yiling joked as soon as Melina had left.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "The problem is, I don't feel anything for her!"
Shen Ruobing chuckled, "Sister Bai, are you jealous?"
Bai Yiling laughed, "I don't get jealous over that kind of thing. If my man is liked by more women, it just means he's charming. I should be happy!"
"..." Cheng Xiaofan looked at Bai Yiling with almost admiration.
His Goddess Bai was on a different level; could an ordinary woman compare to her?
Look at what she just said, her perspective was high and her words carried significant weight!
Cheng Xiaofan secretly praised his own Goddess Bai in his heart and said, "Let's go back and rest. We can head home tomorrow!"
Tonight, the presidential suite was occupied only by Cheng Xiaofan, Bai Yiling, and Shen Ruobing.
Jin Yanyun had arranged for Luo Cheng and the two workers to stay in other rooms.
Ring ring!
Cheng Xiaofan took a bath and was sitting in the living room chatting and drinking tea with the two beauties when his phone rang. He took it out and saw an unfamiliar international number.
Without guessing, he knew it must be Montly, the leader of the demonic cultivators.
As expected!
As soon as he pressed the answer button, a very cold and demonic voice came from the other end of the phone: "Are you Cheng Xiaofan?"
"That's right, I am Cheng Xiaofan!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "If I'm not mistaken, you are Montly, the leader of the demonic cultivators, right!"
Montly chuckled coldly, "You're right, I am Montly. Boy, you took my demonic bone from Hainos. You should return it to me, shouldn't you?"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "Idiot, didn't Laura tell you that the Demon Ancestor gave me the demonic bone, along with the Seven-Star Constellation Sheath?"
"From now on, I am the Demon Ancestor's representative. When you speak to me, you should adopt a respectful attitude!"
"Otherwise, I will come to Forsman Island and take your head!"
Montly heard this and flew into a rage on the phone, "Alright, Cheng Xiaofan, I called you today specifically to get you to come over!"