Chapter 38

Wu Potian and Lin Xiaoqing had known each other for exactly three years. Wu Potian was very clear about Lin Xiaoqing's personality, so when she kissed him in public to help him avoid drinking, he was extremely shocked. Thinking about Lin Xiaoqing's dedication and her silent contributions, and comparing her with his first love, Wu Potian realized at this moment that he might have missed a woman who was more worthy of his love.

At this moment, Wu Potian reached out and hugged Lin Xiaoqing, who was standing beside him. Before she could react, he kissed her on the cheek and asked Chen Yan and others, "Chen Yan! Guo Lili! Are you satisfied now? But to be honest, I will drink my own alcohol. How can a man hide behind a woman? That's not my style."

Wu Potian's dominant hug and kiss made the originally shy Lin Xiaoqing feel as if her soul had left her body. She didn't know where she was, her beautiful and lively big eyes wide open. It wasn't until Wu Potian asked the crowd with great passion that Lin Xiaoqing recovered from this sudden happiness. Feeling Wu Potian's strong and powerful arms, Lin Xiaoqing couldn't help but think of that night eight years ago, a secret she had buried in her heart for eight years.

Eight years ago in the summer, Lin Xiaoqing was about to graduate from junior high school. Because her parents were on a business trip, she went home alone after evening self-study. When she just walked out of the small alley behind the school, several young men suddenly rushed out, blocking her way and trying to rob her.

Facing the robbers, Lin Xiaoqing was extremely scared and immediately took out all her money. However, she never expected that they wanted not only money but also to assault her. At that moment, her first thought was to call for help, but as soon as she shouted for help, her mouth was tightly covered by one of the robbers. No matter how she struggled, she couldn't break free. Just when she felt hopeless, a young man with a brick suddenly appeared in front of her, attacking the robbers with lightning speed and successfully knocking down the one who was holding her.

Although the young man successfully knocked down the robber who was holding her, there were three of them. The young man was slashed several times while saving her.

At that time, the young man wouldn't have been slashed if he hadn't been worried about her getting hurt. During the fight, he kept protecting her from behind, using his body to shield her from the knives several times. This young man was Wu Potian.

After making sure she wasn't hurt, Wu Potian sent her to a crowded place at the intersection and left without even leaving his name. From that day on, Wu Potian's figure was deeply etched in Lin Xiaoqing's mind, never to be forgotten.

Lin Xiaoqing originally thought she would never meet Wu Potian again in her life. However, she never expected that when she entered high school, she would become classmates with Wu Potian. At that time, she was very excited and her first thought was to thank Wu Potian. But she found that Wu Potian didn't seem to remember the person he had saved a few months ago, which made her very disappointed. She buried her gratitude for Wu Potian deep in her heart.

If Wu Potian's act of saving her left a deep impression on Lin Xiaoqing, then his excellence finally moved her. From that moment on, Lin Xiaoqing knew she was in love and had fallen hopelessly in love with Wu Potian. However, while she had feelings for him, he seemed oblivious to her hints.

It wasn't until they graduated from high school that she, without any reserve, expressed her love to Wu Potian. With no way to retreat, Wu Potian used the excuse of focusing on his studies and not wanting to date for the time being, telling her that if they met again after graduating from university, he would pursue her.

To keep this promise from Wu Potian, Lin Xiaoqing, despite her parents' objections, gave up the excellent environment in the provincial capital and returned to Han City alone. At this moment, Wu Potian's strong and powerful shoulders told her that her long-awaited love was finally about to bear fruit. If it weren't for the many people present, she would have definitely thrown herself into Wu Potian's arms and told him about her years of longing.

Wu Potian's actions did not let the people present off the hook; instead, they involved Lin Xiaoqing as well. According to the crowd, they wished the two of them had finally come together and hoped to soon drink to their wedding.

Perhaps because everything was finally settled, Lin Xiaoqing no longer gave off the cold and icy vibe she used to when facing people like Haozi. She completely transformed into a submissive and loving little woman. When facing the crowd's provocations, she was not at all weak, showing a heroic and resolute demeanor, ready to face any challenge.

In the continuous drinking, several people quickly finished two boxes of alcohol. Despite this, Haozi and Chen Yan still felt unsatisfied and shouted for a change of venue, suggesting they go to a KTV to continue drinking. Perhaps because everyone had drunk a lot and hadn't gathered for a long time, no one objected to Haozi and Chen Yan's suggestion. The group split into three taxis and headed to the KTV.

Lin Xiaoqing was not short of admirers, and among these admirers, there were those who were more handsome, more talented, and from better family backgrounds than Wu Potian. However, among the many admirers, Lin Xiaoqing only liked Wu Potian, and her love for him was deeply rooted in her bones.

"According to Buddha, it takes 500 lifetimes of looking back to pass by someone in this life." Lin Xiaoqing had waited for several years, and now she finally received this long-awaited love. She no longer had the cold and icy demeanor of the past. Perhaps because of the alcohol, her face, like a delicate pink cherry blossom, was even more charming and beautiful, her eyes sparkling with a thousand emotions, her delicate and gentle beauty making one feel dizzy and intoxicated. She leaned against Wu Potian's chest, her face radiating happiness.

After getting into the taxi, Wu Potian looked at Lin Xiaoqing, who was leaning against him. The smooth and elastic feeling of her skin under his touch quickly spread a warm and intoxicating sensation throughout his body. The scent of her, like a delicate and fragrant orchid, filled his nose, making him feel dizzy and light-headed.

Thinking about the past, Wu Potian's heart was very complex. He regretted giving up this woman who deeply loved him and choosing a woman who could only share in the good times but not the hard times.

"Xiaoqing! I remember when we were in school, you always had many admirers, and among them, there were many who were better than me. We rarely had the chance to interact. Why did you only have feelings for me? And why did you give up your job in the provincial capital and wait for me all these years just for a completely unrealistic promise?"

Hearing Wu Potian's question, Lin Xiaoqing's beautiful face flashed a charming smile, as if emitting a dazzling light, making her even more beautiful and captivating. Her eyes sparkled as she glanced at him and said lightly, "Potian! Do you remember the night of June 5th, eight years ago?"

Hearing Lin Xiaoqing's words, Wu Potian slowly fell into a state of reminiscence. However, he thought for a long time but couldn't remember that night. He replied with a puzzled look, "Xiaoqing! If I'm not mistaken, at that time, we were still in junior high school. Although we were in the same school, we didn't know each other."

Hearing Wu Potian's response, Lin Xiaoqing didn't feel any surprise. She took her hand off Wu Potian's arm and touched the area on his back where he had been slashed, her eyes filled with deep affection. She asked softly, "Potian! Does the scar on your back still hurt?"