Chapter 86

When Wu Potian heard Wang Hu's promise, his worries gradually diminished. He reached out and patted Wang Hu's shoulder, saying, "Hu Zi! It's not that I don't trust you, but in today's society where power is not restrained, it often makes people lose their true nature. I hope that no matter what position you are in the future, you will always be the simple and honest Wang Hu. Otherwise, don't blame me for not recognizing you as my brother."

"Alright! Alright! I know. It feels like joining a party, making me feel very uncomfortable. Now, quickly help me call Lin Xiaoqing; my boss is still waiting for me to confirm this matter." Wang Hu, seeing Wu Potian's serious face, felt uneasy and, to ease the tension, he took the initiative to change the topic.

Hearing Wang Hu's urging, Wu Potian helplessly shook his head, turned around, and walked back into the house. He picked up the phone in the living room and quickly dialed Lin Xiaoqing's mobile number.

"Hello! This is Lin Xiaoqing! May I ask who is calling?" After a short wait, Lin Xiaoqing's familiar voice came through the phone.

Hearing Lin Xiaoqing's greeting, Wu Potian suddenly had a thought. A mischievous glint flashed in his eyes as he pinched his nose and replied with a smile, "Miss Lin Xiaoqing! Hello! I am your admirer. I would like to invite you for a casual dinner tonight. Could you give me this opportunity?"

Since last night when Wu Potian left, Lin Xiaoqing had argued with her mother over Wu Potian's matter. Although her mother had returned to the provincial capital early in the morning, thinking about her mother's personality, Lin Xiaoqing had a bad feeling that her mother might have gone to see Wu Potian.

Because of this, Lin Xiaoqing had no heart for work all morning. She had picked up her phone several times to call Wu Potian to confirm her suspicions, but each time she realized she didn't know Wu Potian's home phone number.

To address this, Lin Xiaoqing went to a mobile phone store at lunchtime to buy a phone for Wu Potian. She also managed to get a very good number through connections. She planned to give the phone to Wu Potian after work and confirm whether her mother had gone to see him. However, at this moment, her phone suddenly rang.

Although Lin Xiaoqing's personality often made people feel distant, she was a beautiful woman with a good job, and naturally, she had no shortage of suitors. She had received many such calls before, but now she was worried about her mother and feared that her mother might have said something inappropriate to Wu Potian.

The lecherous voice on the phone was like pouring oil on the fire, making Lin Xiaoqing feel a surge of anger. She asked in a very unfriendly tone, "Who is so bored? Are you just looking for something to do? I warn you, if you keep calling to harass me, I will call the police."

Hearing Lin Xiaoqing's response, Wu Potian was clearly taken aback. He sensed that Lin Xiaoqing was not angry because of the harassment but because of something else that was bothering her. He immediately returned to his normal voice and sighed, "Sigh! I was planning to call a certain beautiful lady to congratulate her on becoming the deputy secretary of Chengguan Town, but I didn't expect our Deputy Secretary Lin to want to report me to the police. If I had known, I wouldn't have made this call."

Lin Xiaoqing was about to hang up the phone, but when her thumb hadn't yet pressed the hang-up button, Wu Potian's familiar voice came through the phone, making her thumb freeze. She brought the phone to her ear with surprise, and when she confirmed that the caller was indeed Wu Potian, her cold and icy face broke into a charming smile. She quickly explained, "Potian! I didn't know it was you; I thought it was some无聊的混蛋 calling to harass me."

"Did you think you didn't want to answer my call? Who dared to harass you? Tell me, and I'll deal with him." Wu Potian, hearing Lin Xiaoqing's words, spoke in a playful tone with a smile.

Hearing Wu Potian's question, Lin Xiaoqing's beautiful face glowed with happiness. Just as she was about to answer, she suddenly remembered what Wu Potian had said earlier and quickly asked, "Potian! How did you know about my job transfer? Did my mother go to see you this morning? Potian! No matter what my mother says to you, don't take it to heart. She is her, and I am me. Even if she is my mother, she can't stop me from being with you. If you don't believe what I say, I'll go with you to the civil affairs office to get married tomorrow."

Wu Potian was deeply moved by Lin Xiaoqing's response. He wondered what he had done to deserve such loyalty from Lin Xiaoqing, even to the point of being willing to marry him without hesitation. He didn't know what to say until a long while later, when he gently said, "Silly girl! Your mother didn't come to see me. This news was told to me by Hu Zi, who said the announcement was posted this morning. That's why I thought of calling you to congratulate you."

Although love can make a woman's IQ zero, when defending her love, a woman's IQ can function exceptionally well, especially for someone as shrewd and intelligent as Lin Xiaoqing.

Hearing Wu Potian's words, Lin Xiaoqing did not let go of her suspicions. Instead, she became even more convinced of her judgment. She asked seriously, "Potian! When I asked you if my mother had come to see you, you didn't seem surprised at all. If I'm not mistaken, my mother must have already come to see you. What did she say to you? Potian! Don't listen to what my mother says. Although she is my mother, her will does not represent my thoughts."

Hearing Lin Xiaoqing's words, Wu Potian cursed himself for underestimating her intelligence. He knew that Lin Xiaoqing was a very intelligent girl, and it would not be easy to deceive her. Considering Lin Xiaoqing's and her mother's personalities, if Lin Xiaoqing found out that her mother had come to see him, it would certainly create a conflict between her and her mother. Even if he and Lin Xiaoqing could be together, their marriage might be overshadowed by this incident.

Thinking about this, Wu Potian knew that deceiving Lin Xiaoqing would not be easy, but he still insisted on denying it, "Xiaoqing! I really am not lying to you. This news was indeed told to me by Hu Zi, who said the announcement of your transfer has been posted. He is right here with me. If you don't believe me, I'll give the phone to him, and you can ask him yourself."

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