Chapter 36

When Wang Hu heard Zhong Zhiwei's words, his expression clearly changed, and he asked Zhong Zhiwei in surprise, "Zhiwei! You can't mean Lin Xiaoqing and the others, right?"

Zhong Zhiwei smiled and nodded, then gave Wu Potian a meaningful look and replied with a smile, "Before I came here just now, Xiaoqing happened to come to our office to handle some business. We met at the entrance. She asked me where I was going, and at the time, I didn't think much about it and said that Potian had returned. She got so excited, as if she had won several million, and said she wanted to invite Xiumei and the others to come over. Given the situation, I couldn't refuse, so I told her where we were eating. I think they should be arriving soon."

"Potian! To be honest, Lin Xiaoqing has always been deeply in love with you! I heard that when she graduated, she was supposed to work at the provincial party committee's organization department, but because of you, she gave up such a good opportunity and found a way to return to Han Cheng. If you don't have a girlfriend now, brother, I think you should try dating Lin Xiaoqing. In today's society, where women prefer to cry in a BMW rather than laugh on the back of a bicycle, a woman as devoted as Lin Xiaoqing is almost extinct," Chen Youbin said to Wu Potian after hearing Zhong Zhiwei's words.

Hearing the situation described by Zhong Zhiwei and Chen Youbin, Wu Potian's thoughts were once again pulled back to his high school days, and the clear and graceful face of Lin Xiaoqing reappeared in his mind.

Lin Xiaoqing was Wu Potian's high school classmate and a school beauty. In the eyes of her classmates, Lin Xiaoqing was like an ivory-carved goddess, as beautiful as peach and plum blossoms, as cold as ice, but her cold and beautiful expression could not hide her stunning beauty. Even though she seemed to keep people at a distance, many boys secretly admired her.

Only when facing Wu Potian did Lin Xiaoqing lose her cold and distant demeanor, appearing instead to be graceful, dignified, gentle, and serene. However, at the time, Wu Potian was focused on studying medical knowledge, and when faced with Lin Xiaoqing's multiple hints, he pretended not to understand, which made many of his classmates both envy and resent him.

Thinking about the promise he had made to Lin Xiaoqing back then, Wu Potian felt a headache coming on, and he was pondering how to face her later. Rat smiled and asked Wu Potian, "Potian! You let our school beauty slip away and went to Yanjing for several years without coming back. Were you kept by some rich woman?"

Hearing Rat's teasing, Wu Potian finally snapped out of it and retorted with a smile, "Rat! I'll tell you, after living in Yanjing for so many years, I've really seen what you call 'escorts.' Their physiques are really similar to yours. If you come to Yanjing during your holidays to work part-time, I believe your pretty face will be very popular in Yanjing."

"As your old classmate and good friend, rest assured, I will support you 100%. If you ever have erectile dysfunction, come to me. I guarantee that you will be cured and can return to the escort business, showing the unsatisfied women of Yanjing the fighting spirit of Han Cheng men."

Rat had intended to tease Wu Potian, but he didn't expect to be teased back. When he heard Wu Potian say he would have erectile dysfunction, he jumped up and down, immediately retorting, "Wu Potian! My fighting spirit is incredibly strong, always making my girlfriend Xiaoqi surrender. If I come to you for treatment, you'll probably be out of a job."

"Rat! Don't say that. I think what Potian said makes a lot of sense. The amount of food a person eats in a lifetime is predetermined, and your thing was used prematurely before it was fully developed. Fortunately, Potian is our classmate, so with Potian around, you don't have to worry about impotence in the future."

Rat didn't expect that after helping Zhong Zhiwei out of a tight spot, Zhong Zhiwei would use Wu Potian's words to tease him. Seeing the classmates laughing, Rat was furious and retorted to Zhong Zhiwei, "Xiaowei! You don't have to worry. I exercise every day, unlike you who sit in the office all day. When your girlfriend comes to Han Cheng, you complain of back pain the next day. While life is in movement, excessive intense exercise can lead to erectile dysfunction. You should really consult Potian about treatment options."

Zhong Zhiwei had intended to tease Rat using Wu Potian's words, but he didn't expect Rat to expose his weakness. Seeing his friends laughing, Zhong Zhiwei felt his face burning with embarrassment, regretting his actions.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and a string of laughter like silver bells came from outside: "Who needs treatment? Isn't our old classmate here? Go to his clinic for a shot, and you'll be cured for sure."

Hearing the familiar voice, everyone stood up from their seats. Zhong Zhiwei quickly stepped forward and greeted the girls warmly, "Lin Xiaoqing! Guo Lili! Xu Siman! Chen Yan! We've been waiting for you, beautiful ladies."

Lin Xiaoqing didn't respond to Zhong Zhiwei but walked straight to Wu Potian. Her beautiful eyes, like colorful diamonds, shimmered with different hues, reflecting a thin layer of moisture and a deep, lingering affection, as if telling Wu Potian of her longing.

As Lin Xiaoqing approached, Wu Potian felt a fragrance like orchids and musk wafting towards him. He looked at Lin Xiaoqing, whose long, flowing black hair cascaded over her shoulders. She wore a light pink, well-structured blazer, a soft, white silk shirt with a collar, a well-fitted light pink pencil skirt, and stylish mid-heel leather boots.

Her fresh, elegant, and refined appearance exuded a mature, elegant, and professional woman's aura, making it hard for Wu Potian to associate the girl before him with the once innocent Lin Xiaoqing.

"Are you two planning to stand there, looking at each other? If you keep this up, you'll both turn into statues," Xu Siman, seeing Lin Xiaoqing and Wu Potian standing silently, complained.

Hearing Xu Siman's complaint, Wu Potian snapped out of it and extended his hand, smiling as he greeted Lin Xiaoqing, "Xiaoqing! It's been years. You look more beautiful than ever!"

Lin Xiaoqing's clear and intelligent eyes revealed a look of grievance as she softly replied, "What's the use of being beautiful? To a certain someone, I'm no different from tofu dregs, someone he tries to avoid at all costs. Even the most trustworthy person has forgotten the promise they once made."

They say what you fear will come to pass. When Wu Potian heard Lin Xiaoqing's complaint, he immediately felt a headache and nervously explained, "Xiaoqing! I didn't mean to break my promise. It's just that school was very intense, so I didn't contact you."

"Don't explain. Explaining means you're guilty. I remember that a certain someone once promised me that if they broke their promise, they would fulfill my request. I hope this time you won't break your promise again." Seeing Wu Potian's guilty look, a mischievous glint appeared in Lin Xiaoqing's eyes, and she quickly pressed her advantage, reminding Wu Potian to remember his promise.

Back then, Wu Potian had made a promise to Lin Xiaoqing to temporarily stabilize the situation. If it were in the past, he would have used the same approach when faced with Lin Xiaoqing's relentless pursuit. However, now, after learning from Wang Hu and the others about the sacrifices Lin Xiaoqing had made for him, Wu Potian, who had experienced a relationship, was deeply moved. He looked at Lin Xiaoqing seriously and said, "Xiaoqing! Don't worry. This time, I promise to keep my word, but I can't guarantee anything else."