Chapter 35

As they spoke, Wang Hu's car stopped in front of the Fisherman Hotel. Wu Potian and Wang Hu got out of the car together and followed Wang Hu to the door of a private room. The moment the door was pushed open, a familiar burst of laughter came from inside. Wu Potian walked into the private room, looked at the familiar faces, and happily shouted, "Rat! You Bin! Weige! Zhu Zi!"

"Weige! You damn guy, how many times have I told you, my name is Zhong Zhiwei, not Weige. So many years have passed, and you still call me Weige. I'm telling you, if you call me Weige again, I'll be really angry with you." Weige, hearing Wu Potian call him by his least favorite nickname, jumped up from his chair and quickly walked to Wu Potian, waving his arms to correct Wu Potian.

Wu Potian, hearing this, chuckled and replied, "Weige! This nickname, you made us call you that when we were in school. You said you were the leader of the class, and everyone had to call you Weige, or you'd be angry. Now, I'm just following your requirements, right?"

Zhong Zhiwei, hearing Wu Potian's response, thought back to their high school days and immediately looked dejected. He pleaded with Wu Potian, "Back then, I didn't know that Weige was a derogatory term, even though it sounded powerful. Wu Potian! My brother, my ancestor, I'm afraid of you. No one calls me Weige anymore, so please don't use that word. Otherwise, if it gets back to my workplace, how can I face my colleagues?"

Seeing Zhong Zhiwei beg for mercy, Wu Potian smiled and replied, "I'll stop calling you Weige, no problem. After all, we're old classmates and good brothers. I can meet your request. But you need to show some sincerity. What do you think, everyone?"

"Wu Potian is right. Back then, you made us call you that. We've been calling you that for so long, and it's hard to change. If you want us to stop, you need to show some sincerity," Wang Hu, who was the closest friend to Wu Potian, immediately chimed in to pressure Zhong Zhiwei.

"Potian and Wang Hu are right, Xiao Wei! Although I've changed the way I call you, it was really hard to do so. If you don't show some sincerity, it's not fair," You Bin added, joining in the teasing.

"Potian! Wang Hu! Your suggestion is great. Xiao Wei is now the secretary of the city's financial god, a typical big shot. We are all poor peasants. We can't let this opportunity to feast on the rich go to waste," Rat, who was Zhong Zhiwei's best friend, also joined in the teasing.

Zhong Zhiwei, hearing everyone's words, was seething with anger. He glared at Rat and threatened, "Rat! You wait. Xiao Qi asked me the other day if you had a girlfriend in high school. Tomorrow, when I go to work, I'll have a good chat with Xiao Qi and tell her all about your glorious high school history."

Rat, hearing Zhong Zhiwei's words, immediately cowered, putting on a fearful face and begging, "Weige! You're not a rich and powerful person, you're my brother! I won't do it again. Please let me off!"

Seeing Rat's submissive attitude, Zhong Zhiwei felt a sense of satisfaction. But before he could enjoy it, Rat's next words made his face fall, and he pointed at Rat, threatening, "You, you're begging on the surface but deliberately exposing my weaknesses. You wait."

Rat, hearing Zhong Zhiwei's words, immediately put on a brave face and solemnly said, "Xiao Wei! I'm not trying to tease you. You've always had the spirit of sacrificing yourself for the group. As a brother, I should promote this spirit. Potian hasn't been back for years. As our former leader, shouldn't you treat Potian to a meal?"

"As for your threats, I'm not afraid at all. Isn't there a saying? Live a great life, die a glorious death. To sacrifice myself for my brothers, and I believe Xiao Qi won't mind how many times I dated in high school because our love can withstand the test. Even if you try to sow discord, you can't make Xiao Qi fall out of love with me."

Rat's words undoubtedly caused everyone to burst into laughter. Wang Hu, seeing Zhong Zhiwei's angry face, patted his shoulder and said, "Xiao Wei! The brothers are giving you a chance to treat everyone to a meal. You should feel honored. Why are you so angry because of Rat's words?"

Zhong Zhiwei, hearing Wang Hu's words, glared at everyone and complained, "Why did I end up with you guys as my brothers? I'll pay for the meal today, okay?"

"Xiao Wei! I'll pay for the meal today to celebrate our good brother's return from the capital to the countryside. Your meal can wait until tomorrow night. Of course, I know you're the secretary of the financial god and can't arrange your time freely. No problem, I'll treat you at the Fisherman Club tomorrow night. Just remember to pay me back."

Zhong Zhiwei, hearing Wang Hu's words, felt a toothache and angrily retorted, "Hu Zi! Are you really treating me like a rich and powerful person? The Fisherman Club, although it's the same owner, one meal there can cost as much as three meals here."

Wang Hu, hearing Zhong Zhiwei's words, had a sly look on his face and replied with a smile, "Xiao Wei! Although we are all civil servants, none of us are as well-off as you, the secretary of the financial god. You can't let the financial god lose face over a meal."

"Go to hell! The financial god is my boss, not me. When I become the financial god in the future, not just the Fisherman Club, even the most expensive restaurants will be no problem," Zhong Zhiwei, hearing Wang Hu's words, was undoubtedly very frustrated and corrected Wang Hu with a helpless look.

Wu Potian, seeing Zhong Zhiwei's expression, patted his shoulder and encouraged him, "Xiao Wei! Look forward, not every soldier who doesn't want to be a general is a good soldier."

"Alright! Let's stop teasing Xiao Wei. Potian hasn't been back for years and even missed the class reunion. Tomorrow is the weekend. I'll treat everyone to a meal, and I'll contact Li Ya and the others. Let's use this opportunity to gather all our classmates in Han City," Rat, seeing Zhong Zhiwei's dejected face, immediately spoke up to help him.

Wang Hu, hearing this, chuckled, picked up the wine in front of him, and said with a smile, "Among all of us, only I and Potian have been friends since we were in diapers. Today, no one should argue with me. I have the most right to pay for this meal."

"Tiger! Wait, there are still a few important guests who haven't arrived. Let's wait for them!" Just as Wang Hu was about to pour wine for Wu Potian, Zhong Zhiwei suddenly spoke up to stop him.

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