Chapter 88

At around six in the evening, Wu Potian got into the car to pick up Lin Xiaoqing from her home. Before the car even stopped in front of the residential complex, Wu Potian could see Lin Xiaoqing walking out from a distance, which made his eyes light up.

Tonight, Lin Xiaoqing was clearly dressed up specially. Her long black hair, shimmering with a flowing luster, cascaded over her shoulders. She wore a light pink blazer with smooth and gentle lines, a white silk shirt with a collar, all exuding a refined and ethereal charm, adding a touch of mystery and allure to her graceful figure. Her black trousers complemented her elegant and delicate appearance, making her look both professional and refined, with a mature, elegant, and romantic aura.

Wu Potian couldn't help but be captivated by the sight. It wasn't until Lin Xiaoqing approached the taxi that he snapped back to reality. He subconsciously opened the car door and smiled at her, asking, "Xiaoqing! Did you wait long? There were many patients at the clinic today. If it weren't for the promise I made to Huzi, I wouldn't have been able to leave."

After getting into the car, Lin Xiaoqing gently held Wu Potian's arm, snuggling up to him like a bird. Her radiant face glowed with happiness as she gazed at him deeply. Then, she took out a brand new phone from her bag and placed it in Wu Potian's hand, saying in a sweet voice, "Potian! I've been thinking about you since yesterday, but I didn't know your home phone number. So, I went to the phone store during my break in the afternoon and bought you a phone. This way, I can contact you anytime. You can't refuse, okay?"

Seeing the smartphone in his hand, Wu Potian instinctively wanted to refuse, but before he could speak, Lin Xiaoqing's words made it hard for him to say no. He immediately smiled and said, "Xiaoqing! Are you a worm in my stomach? My old phone is completely broken, and I was planning to buy a new one when I had time. Since you've already bought it for me, how much did it cost? I'll pay you back later."

Lin Xiaoqing was undoubtedly very happy to hear Wu Potian's response, but when he asked about the cost, her smiling face turned serious. She pouted and said, "Yesterday, when you accompanied me shopping, you paid for all the clothes I bought. You didn't make a fuss then. Now that I've bought you a phone, you want to pay me back. Do you not consider me your girlfriend? Do we need to be so clear about money?"

Wu Potian felt ashamed after hearing Lin Xiaoqing's words. He replied without revealing his true thoughts, "It's natural for a woman to spend a man's money, but for a man to spend a woman's money, that's being a kept man. I don't want to be a kept man."

Lin Xiaoqing couldn't help but burst into laughter, a clear and pleasant sound that carried a hint of teasing. She looked at Wu Potian with a mischievous glint in her eyes and asked, "If we get married in the future, the financial power in our household will be in my hands. When you ask me for money, will you be a kept man? Boy! I'll take care of you. From now on, if I say east, you can't go west. If I tell you to do something, you must do it. Otherwise, you'll be sleeping on the couch."

"Men handle internal affairs, and women handle external affairs. Handing over the financial power to you is no problem. But I'm a typical man, and I can't be kept. If anything, I'll take care of you. I'll make you so beautiful and plump that everyone will love you, and flowers will bloom at your feet," Wu Potian said, reaching out to tickle Lin Xiaoqing's waist. He smiled and continued, "How about that?"

Wu Potian's touch felt like an electric current, spreading from Lin Xiaoqing's waist throughout her body. Her heart raced, and her face flushed. Her body went limp, and she leaned entirely on Wu Potian, pleading in a sweet voice, "Potian! I won't do it again. You're the master, and I'm the servant. Please forgive me?"

Seeing Lin Xiaoqing beg for mercy, Wu Potian finally let her off. He changed the subject and said, "Xiaoqing! Huzi came to see me this afternoon. He said he might be transferred to the city police station as the chief. This promotion is very important to him, so he came to me for help. I initially refused him, but he said it was just a meal and didn't need me to use any connections. That's why I agreed. When you see his chief, please give him some face."

Lin Xiaoqing immediately realized that Wu Potian might already know about her background. For many people, status and background are sources of pride, but at that moment, Lin Xiaoqing felt it was a burden. She was afraid that Wu Potian would break up with her if he knew. With a worried look, she asked, "Potian! Do you already know about my parents' status?"

Bathed in the light from the car in front, Wu Potian saw Lin Xiaoqing's worried face. He gently stroked her hair and nodded, saying, "I know everything. To be honest, when I first learned about your father's status, I was incredibly surprised and even considered backing out. But I realized that I'm dating you, not your parents. Besides, as the old saying goes, marrying a wealthy wife saves you years of hard work. Marrying the princess of our province will save me twenty years. Next time, if the police try to arrest me, I can shout, 'I'm the son-in-law of the provincial party secretary. Who dares to touch me?'"

Although Lin Xiaoqing hadn't seen Wu Potian for many years, she knew him very well. She knew he wasn't the type to rely on a woman and that he had a very strong sense of self-respect. Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to stay in Yanjing after being expelled from school.

It was precisely because of this that Lin Xiaoqing was worried about her mother's visit to Wu Potian. When she heard his response, she didn't feel reassured. Instead, she became even more worried because she could tell that Wu Potian was not being sincere. He was just trying to comfort her. She tightly grabbed Wu Potian's arm and said with a worried face, "Potian! I've waited for you for seven years. We've finally come together. You have to promise me that no matter what obstacles we face in the future, you won't easily break up with me."