Wu Tian said, "It's getting late. Let's talk in the car."
Everyone nodded and walked outside.
Zhao Weimin was stunned when he saw Wu Tian's car.
"My goodness, Wu Tian, is this your car?"
Wu Tian nodded and said, "Yes, it's my car. Is there a problem?"
Zhao Weimin's eyes widened. "If I'm not mistaken, this Mercedes of yours is the latest model, isn't it?"
"This is a globally limited edition car, with an ex-factory price of three million, but it's said to be already fetching eight million on the market!"
"What did you say?!"
Hearing Zhao Weimin's words, Zhao Xiaoli's entire family was stunned.
Wu Tian also felt a jolt, finding it incredible.
Zhao Xiaoli looked at Wu Tian in surprise and said, "Wu Tian, did you rob a bank? How did you get so rich?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Why would I rob a bank? I just made a little money these past few days, so I bought a car."
Everyone found it unbelievable.
How much could a village doctor earn? Yet Wu Tian was making such a grand purchase!
This meant Wu Tian must have a secret.
However, they didn't dwell on it too much. After all, Wu Tian was a good kid in their eyes, and they wouldn't believe he had done anything wrong.
The group got into the car, and before long, Wu Tian drove them to the county town.
The restaurant Zhao Weimin chose was a well-known establishment in the county, rumored to be quite expensive.
Zhao Jianguo couldn't help but say, "Weimin, your salary isn't that high. How can you afford to treat us to a meal at a place like this?"
Zhao Weimin smiled and said, "Brother, I rarely treat you to a meal once a year. This is what I should be doing!"
"You..." Zhao Jianguo shook his head.
Although he felt a bit pained, everyone could see he was quite pleased.
At the entrance of the restaurant stood two greeters in elegant qipaos, their silk dresses thin.
They stood there like flowers, attracting everyone's attention.
Zhao Xiaoli quietly asked Wu Tian, "Wu Tian, do men like beautiful women like them?"
Wu Tian was surprised by Zhao Xiaoli's question. He pursed his lips and said, "I don't know. I'm not particularly interested in this type of woman."
Zhao Xiaoli was happy to hear this.
In fact, ever since Wu Tian treated her injury last time, she had realized she had fallen for him.
Especially as Wu Tian's popularity in the village grew, her affection deepened.
Now that Wu Tian said he wasn't interested in the hostesses, it meant he was an upright man, making her like him even more.
The group sat down in a private room, and a waiter brought over the menu.
Zhao Weimin laughed heartily and said, "Wu Tian, you must be tired from driving."
"Order whatever you like to eat. Don't be polite."
Wu Tian had always disliked ordering food, whether at high-end restaurants or street stalls. He never ordered.
So he pushed the menu back and smiled, "Uncle, no need. You all order, I'm not picky."
Zhao Weimin had lived in the county town his whole life, so he was quite familiar with the atmosphere of county restaurants. Thus, he ended up ordering the food.
After ordering, he requested a few bottles of drinks, and then everyone started chatting.
They talked about family matters, which had nothing to do with Wu Tian.
So Wu Tian just listened and didn't interject.
But as they chatted, Zhao Weimin suddenly said, "Xiaoli, you're not young anymore. It's time to get married. Do you have a boyfriend now?"
Zhao Xiaoli shook her head and said, "Uncle, I don't have a boyfriend yet!"
"How can that be?" Zhao Weimin said, "You're so beautiful, there should be many boys willing to pursue you. Is it that your standards are too high?"
Zhao Xiaoli replied, "My standards aren't high. I don't have a boyfriend simply because I don't want to find one. It has nothing to do with standards."
Zhao Weimin said, "But no matter what, you're already this old. You should start considering this issue."
"I think Wu Tian is quite good. Why don't you two give it a try?"
No one present expected Zhao Weimin to say this so suddenly.
Xiaoli's pretty face immediately turned red, and she said shyly, "Oh, Uncle, what are you talking about?"
Zhao Weimin laughed, "What? Are you not satisfied with Wu Tian? But I think Wu Tian is great!"
"Wu Tian is so young, yet so talented and financially well-off. Marrying Wu Tian shouldn't be a loss for you, should it?"
Zhao Weimin's teasing words made Zhao Xiaoli even more embarrassed.
Although she liked Wu Tian, she found it difficult to face such a thing being said in public.
As for Wu Tian, he took it purely as a joke and smiled helplessly, "Uncle, please don't say such things."
"Xiaoli is so beautiful, and there are many people in the village pursuing her. It's not my turn yet!"
Hearing Wu Tian say this, Zhao Xiaoli's heart stirred slightly.
Could it be that Wu Tian actually had feelings for her too, but was too shy to get closer to her?
Zhao Weimin smiled and said, "You're thinking about it the wrong way. You're so outstanding, how could our Xiaoli choose you?"
"Listen to Uncle, when you're pursuing a girl, you have to be bolder."
"As long as you dare to try, you might get an unexpected reward!"
Wu Tian didn't really take Zhao Weimin's words to heart. He smiled a little, gave a perfunctory response, and then changed the subject:
"Uncle, let's not talk about that. You are the guest, and you should be the main focus this time."
"Uncle, you seem to have a scholarly air about you. You must be a teacher, right?"
Zhao Weimin smiled and said, "Wu Tian, you really have a good eye. You've guessed pretty close."
"I work in the Education Bureau."
"The Education Bureau?" Wu Tian smiled, "So Uncle is a leader. I'm truly honored."
Initially, Wu Tian was just saying a few flattering words to please Zhao Weimin.
But to his surprise, his words didn't make Zhao Weimin happy. Instead, a hint of worry appeared on his brow.
He sighed and waved his hand, "Alas, what leader?"
"I've been working in the Education Bureau for over twenty years, and I'm still just a clerk."
"Sometimes, when I see people with less seniority than me getting promoted, I feel quite disheartened!"
Wu Tian could tell at a glance that Zhao Weimin's career path was not smooth.
He was also a person with high emotional intelligence and wouldn't touch on others' sore spots, so he didn't ask further.
They then began to chat about lighter topics. When the food was served, they started eating again, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
But as they were eating, the restaurant manager suddenly walked into the private room.