Chapter 91

In today's materialistic society, due to the influence of money, many people have already lost their inherent kindness towards others, especially in hospitals. Those so-called angels in white, for their own selfish interests, build their happiness on the pain of patients, treating them like ATMs, racking their brains to extract money from them. Wu Potian, a young man barely in his twenties, when faced with the 500,000 yuan consultation fee set by Zheng Huatang, could refuse it without hesitation. How could this not shock those present?

"Wu! I can't help but admire you. 500,000 yuan is my five years' salary, and you can refuse Mr. Zheng's gratitude without hesitation. I am truly proud to have a brother like you." Wang Xudong was extremely shocked when he learned of this situation. If at first he was only friends with Wu Potian because of Lin Xiaoqing's identity, now he genuinely wanted to be friends with Wu Potian.

"Director Wang! You're right. 500,000 yuan can make many of our officials take risks. I never thought Wu could refuse it without hesitation. This is not something an ordinary person can do." Chen Shengping, shocked, immediately chimed in to flatter Wu Potian.

In a society where income and housing prices are not proportional, 500,000 yuan, though not enough to buy a house, is several years' income for an average person. Wu Potian, when faced with the 500,000 yuan reward set by Zheng Huatang, could refuse it without hesitation. This not only shocked Lin Xiaoqing but also made her extremely proud, as he was her man. At this moment, Lin Xiaoqing's eyes were filled with affection as she silently watched Wu Potian beside her, saying softly, "Potian! I knew my man Lin Xiaoqing is the best. If my father knew about this, he would be very happy."

Seeing Wang Xudong and Wu Potian become brothers, Chen Shengping changed his approach to flatter Wu Potian, which left Zheng Huatang extremely shocked. At this moment, he was even more curious about Wu Potian's identity and eager to find out the reason. He immediately invited Wu Potian, Wang Xudong, and others, saying, "Director Wang! Director Chen! Doctor Wu! Let me introduce you. This is Secretary Deng from the Provincial Party Committee, a very close friend of mine. He came to our Han City for a vacation and I invited him to have a casual dinner here. I didn't expect to meet you all. They say meeting is a form of destiny, and it's not too late. Why don't we find a place to sit and chat?"

When Wang Xudong and Chen Shengping learned that Zheng Huatang's friend was the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, they were both very surprised. Wang Xudong stepped forward first, holding Secretary Deng's hand with both hands and shaking it vigorously, greeting him respectfully, "Secretary Deng! Hello! I'm very happy to meet you!"

When Zheng Huatang introduced Secretary Deng to Wang Xudong and others, he didn't know that Secretary Deng was already in turmoil when he first saw Lin Xiaoqing, who was standing close to Wu Potian. He never thought that the first princess of Fujian Province would be in Han City.

It wasn't until Wang Xudong greeted him that Secretary Deng came to his senses. After politely greeting Wang Xudong and Chen Shengping, he walked to Wu Potian and greeted him very politely, saying, "Doctor Wu! Hello! It's a great honor to meet you!"

Wu Potian, hearing Secretary Deng's greeting, immediately shook hands with him very politely and replied with a smile, "Secretary Deng! Hello! Welcome to our Han City."

Although Secretary Deng was a low-ranking Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Zheng Huatang knew his character very well. When he saw Secretary Deng put aside his status and greet Wu Potian so politely, he was once again confused by the scene before him. Before he could figure out what was happening, Secretary Deng's next reaction shocked him even more.

"Miss Lin! Hello! I didn't expect to meet you in Han City." While greeting Wu Potian, Secretary Deng's eyes were fixed on Lin Xiaoqing. After they finished greeting, he seemed to transform, bowing and greeting Lin Xiaoqing.

Lin Xiaoqing, seeing that Secretary Deng was paying attention to her, immediately guessed that he might know her. Just as she was about to signal to Secretary Deng with her eyes, he had already greeted her. They say one doesn't hit a smiling face, so at this moment, she put on a very serious expression and replied politely, "Deputy Secretary Deng! I didn't expect to meet you in Han City!"

Although Secretary Deng was a low-ranking Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, he still had some power in the Provincial Party Committee Office. However, after his old leader retired and left Fujian Province a month ago, his days in the Provincial Party Committee Office became difficult. There were even rumors in the Provincial Party Committee compound that he would soon be transferred to the CPPCC for a nominal position. This made him eager to find a new patron.

The Provincial Party Committee and municipal departments are very different. In municipal departments, finding a new patron is relatively easy as long as one has value. However, in the Provincial Party Committee, it is different, which made him very worried. This was the reason he chose to come to Han City to relax. He never expected to meet the first princess of Fujian Province here, which made him very excited. After greeting Lin Xiaoqing, he smiled and said to Wu Potian and others, "Doctor Wu! Director Wang! Mr. Zheng is right. Meeting here is our destiny. Why don't we all find a place to sit and chat?"

Zheng Huatang, without Secretary Deng's prior consent, invited Wu Potian and others to sit and chat, which made him nervous. However, Secretary Deng's subsequent reaction not only put his heart at ease but also made him even more curious about Wu Potian and Lin Xiaoqing's identities. He immediately joined in, inviting Wu Potian and others, "Doctor Wu! Director Wang! Director Chen! Since it's still early, why don't we find a quiet place to sit and chat?"

Being able to meet the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and deepen their relationship, Wang Xudong and Chen Shengping were naturally overjoyed. Without hesitation, they eagerly agreed to the request and offered to arrange it. However, Wu Potian and Lin Xiaoqing had different thoughts. Lovers always want to be together, and if it weren't for Wang Hu, they would probably be enjoying a candlelit dinner at Lin Xiaoqing's home.

When Wu Potian heard Zheng Huatang and Secretary Deng's invitation, he subconsciously shook his head and politely declined, "Secretary Deng! Mr. Zheng! Thank you for your invitation, but we have something to do tonight, so we can't join. Hu will represent me and keep you company. We can meet again another day."