Chapter 97

Even if he didn't know Lin Xiaoqing's identity, Zheng Huatang had already planned to be friends with Wu Potian because of his medical skills. Now, upon learning Lin Xiaoqing's identity, his desire to be friends with Wu Potian became even more intense. He was very clear that befriending Wu Potian would be a win-win situation, not only providing his company with a strong backing but also offering an additional layer of security for his life. At this moment, Zheng Huatang's mood immediately brightened, and he began to ponder how to achieve this wish.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a villa nestled by the mountains and water. Zheng Huatang got out of the car and quickly walked to the car behind, saying to Wu Potian and the others, who looked puzzled, "Doctor Wu! Miss Lin! Director Wang! Director Chen! Captain Wang! I originally wanted to invite all of you to the teahouse, but then I thought that although the service at the teahouse is good, it lacks a warm and cozy atmosphere. To show my sincerity, I decided to invite all of you to my home. Please don't mind."

Everyone followed Zheng Huatang into the villa. The moment they stepped inside, it felt like entering a palace, giving a sense of opulence and luxury. Zheng Huatang put his bag on a cabinet by the door and called out to a child playing in the living room with a smile, "Honey! What are you doing? Come and see who Dad has invited to our home."

The child, who was playing, immediately put down the toy upon hearing Zheng Huatang's call, ran over to him, and jumped into his arms. He looked at Wu Potian and the others with a puzzled expression but showed no fear, instead giggling and politely said, "Welcome, Uncle! Sister to Nan Nan's home!"

The moment Wu Potian saw the child, he recognized him as the one he had saved two days ago. Thinking about how this lively child was saved by him, Wu Potian's face showed a proud expression. He smiled and asked the child, "Little Nan Nan! Hello! Why do you call me Uncle but call this lady Sister?"

"Uncle, you're so silly! Mom said that a woman's age is a secret, and you should call all pretty ladies Sister. This way, they will like Nan Nan! I call all the teachers at kindergarten Sister, and they all like Nan Nan. So, Uncle, when you see a beautiful lady, you should also call her Sister. She will definitely like you," Nan Nan, who didn't know how close he had been to death that day, was always innocent and pure. When he heard Wu Potian's question, he showed no fear and instead taught Wu Potian in a childish voice.

Nan Nan's words not only made everyone burst into laughter but also brought a sweet, heartwarming smile to Lin Xiaoqing's cold and beautiful face. Her delicate cheeks were like blooming peach blossoms, and her beautiful and lively eyes sparkled with wisdom and intelligence. She praised Nan Nan, "Nan Nan! You're so smart!"

Hearing Lin Xiaoqing's praise, Nan Nan's face showed a proud expression. He said to Lin Xiaoqing with pride, "Of course! I'm the smartest kid in kindergarten. Many children like to play with Nan Nan, and a few little sisters even admire Nan Nan, saying that Nan Nan is a super cool and invincible little handsome guy. They even say that when they grow up, they want to be Nan Nan's wife."

When Nan Nan said this, he glanced at Wu Potian and then at Lin Xiaoqing, asking curiously, "Sister! Are you this Uncle's wife? When I grow up, I also want to marry a wife as beautiful as you. When I have nothing to do, I'll beat her to make her the happiest woman in the world."

Nan Nan's question immediately made Wang Xudong and the others burst into laughter. Wu Potian, however, didn't understand what Nan Nan meant at first. Zheng Huatang understood what his son was referring to, but Lin Xiaoqing was still in the dark. However, Nan Nan's words made her feel very flattered. She smiled and replied, "Nan Nan! You're right, I am this Uncle's wife, but a wife is to be loved, not beaten. A man who beats women is not a good man! If you do that, no little sisters will like you in the future!"

Hearing Lin Xiaoqing's advice, Nan Nan's face showed a puzzled expression. He looked at the strange uncles who were laughing so hard that tears were streaming down their faces, scratched his head, and said in a childish voice, "Sister! My dad often beats my big mom and mom at night. Every time they are beaten, they don't cry but shout that it feels good and makes them happy. Later, I asked mom, and she told me that beating is love, but why did Bing Bing ignore me when I beat her? Dad beats mom, and mom doesn't get angry, but when I beat Bing Bing, she ignores me."

If Lin Xiaoqing was confused before, she now understood what Nan Nan meant by beating a wife. However, as an inexperienced young girl, her face turned red as if it were bleeding, and she didn't know how to respond.

"Ha ha!" Wu Potian, who hadn't understood what Nan Nan meant by beating a wife, finally got it and couldn't help but laugh. He teased Zheng Huatang, "Mr. Zheng! It seems your precious son has really learned from you! You've set a good example for him!"

Businessmen are known for their flexibility and thick skin, and Zheng Huatang was no exception. However, when he heard his son reveal the intimate moments between him and his concubine, his face felt hot, and he wanted to find a hole to hide in.

The young woman who was preparing tea heard Nan Nan's words and almost dropped the teacup. Her face turned red, and she quickly walked to the group, instinctively avoiding their gazes. She said to Zheng Huatang, "Husband! It's time for Nan Nan to sleep. I'll take him upstairs to rest and ask the elder sister to come down to serve tea for the guests."

Seeing his concubine and Nan Nan flee, Deputy Secretary Deng patted Zheng Huatang's shoulder and praised him, "Mr. Zheng! Your son is truly your offspring! He will definitely surpass you when he grows up!"

Deng's teasing made Zheng Huatang extremely uncomfortable, but he quickly recovered from the awkward situation and smiled, explaining to everyone, "Please forgive the child's words. Children speak without thinking. Please, this way!"

Everyone, except Wu Potian and Lin Xiaoqing, knew that Zheng Huatang had two wives living under the same roof. When they sat down at the tree-root tea table, Wang Xudong teased Zheng Huatang, "Mr. Zheng! Children of this age are the most honest and never lie. In the future, you and your wife should be extra careful when you do that."