The moment he said that,
everyone furrowed their brows simultaneously,
almost believing they had heard wrong.
What did Wei Jiang call Xu Wendong?
Was he mistaking him for someone else?
Ding Qian also said, "Honey, he’s Ding Yao’s boyfriend, are you sure you’re not mistaken?"
But unexpectedly, Wei Jiang didn’t pay her any mind and walked straight up to Xu Wendong, enthusiastically extending his hands to tightly shake his, exclaiming excitedly, "Dean Xu, I’m Wei Jiang from the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I had the privilege of attending one of your lectures at our school before!"
Xu Wendong suddenly understood, "Oh, that’s why you looked familiar earlier."
Xu Wendong didn’t actually find Wei Jiang familiar at all, saying that was just to save face for him.
Xu Wendong had been an honorary lecturer in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at the Provincial Medical University. However, a few days ago, he received a call from the school inviting him to be the honorary dean of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department.
"What? He’s the honorary dean of your department?" Ding Qian gasped, her eyes filled with shock.
And it wasn’t just her.
Everyone looked at Xu Wendong equally astonished, clearly unable to imagine how someone so young could become the honorary dean of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department.
It was an unparalleled honor!
Ding Yao also looked at Xu Wendong in disbelief, not expecting him to have such a title.
Not to mention anything else, just this title was something many people couldn’t achieve even with a lifetime of effort.
Wei Jiang excitedly said, "Dean Xu’s medical skills are well-known, without a doubt a figure of towering importance in our department. I never imagined we were also brothers-in-law."
Ding Qian felt utterly disgusted, as if she’d swallowed a bitter pill. She had always competed with Ding Yao since childhood, comparing studies, comparing looks, thinking she had finally found a capable husband to hold her head high.
But who would have thought,
that even her own husband had to courteously call Xu Wendong "Dean"?
And even highly praised his medical skills.
It was incredibly frustrating!
Ding Zhicheng also started to look more favorably at Xu Wendong. Initially, he was worried Xu Wendong wouldn’t have a decent job, but now it seemed he was overthinking.
Not to mention anything else, just having the title of honorary dean of a medical school was enough to make him, an "old father-in-law," feel proud.
Ding Yao’s mother peeked her head out from the kitchen and said, "Yao Yao, your Aunt Chen is here. Hurry downstairs to welcome her!"
"Aunt Chen is here?" Ding Yao was elated and immediately said, "I’ll go downstairs right away." With that, she quickly grabbed her coat, changed her shoes, and headed downstairs.
Just as Xu Wendong was chatting idly with Ding Family’s relatives, the door opened and Ding Yao entered with a beautiful young woman.
Everyone got up to greet her and exchanged pleasantries.
Ding Yao’s mother, especially excited, came out from the kitchen and gave her good friend a warm hug, as they hadn’t seen each other for a long time.
when Xu Wendong saw "Aunt Chen," he felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his pupils filled with deep astonishment.
This was clearly Xiao Ruyan!
How did she become Aunt Chen?
Can someone tell me what on earth is going on?
Xu Wendong never thought he’d meet Xiao Ruyan here, it was something he never imagined even in his dreams.
when Xiao Ruyan saw Xu Wendong, she showed a look of shock, almost thinking she was seeing an illusion.
Ding Yao didn’t notice their emotions and smiled, "Aunt Chen, let me introduce you. He’s Xu Wendong, my boyfriend!"
Xiao Ruyan flashed a smile, "Doctor Xu and I are old acquaintances!"
"You know each other?" Ding Yao looked completely surprised, as did the others, with a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
Before Xiao Ruyan could speak, Xu Wendong’s voice rang out, "I got to know Aunt Chen when I went to Qingshan Village as a resident doctor. She was volunteering there as a teacher!"
Everyone felt at ease, marveling at the incredible coincidence of fate.
Later, Xiao Ruyan went into the kitchen and chatted briefly with Ding Yao’s mother, while Xu Wendong sat uneasily in the living room listening to the elders chat.
He had never imagined he would run into Xiao Ruyan here. It left him a bit unsure of how to face her.
"Wendong, come over here for a moment!" Ding Yao came to the living room, pulled Xu Wendong aside, and whispered, "Aunt Chen isn’t feeling well. She’s in my bedroom now. Could you check on her?"
"Alright." Without thinking, Xu Wendong headed to Ding Yao’s bedroom door, politely knocked before entering, and then closed the door behind him.
At that moment, Xiao Ruyan was sitting in front of the dressing table, smiling at him with an intriguing expression on her face. "What a coincidence!" she said.
Xu Wendong responded with an awkward smile, "It is quite the coincidence."
Then he turned the conversation and couldn’t help but ask, "By the way, how should I address you?"
Xiao Ruyan wasn’t her real name.
And his question decided their future relationship.
It made him inexplicably nervous.
After all, she was his soulmate, being with her truly made him feel relaxed and happy.
Xiao Ruyan smiled broadly, "A name is just a label. Call me whatever you used to call me."
Her simple words made Xu Wendong breathe a sigh of relief.
Xiao Ruyan meant that she didn’t mind about him and Ding Yao, that they were still soulmates.
In fact, for Xiao Ruyan, ever since she decided to be with Xu Wendong, she had mentally prepared herself, not expecting to walk hand in hand with him until old age. All she wanted was a soulful connection.
She was also prepared to accept that Xu Wendong might have other women.
Xiao Ruyan asked, "Are you free tomorrow noon?"
Xu Wendong cautiously asked, "To your home?"
Xiao Ruyan nodded, "Yes."
"Alright, I’ll go home with you tomorrow noon!" Xu Wendong agreed immediately, then asked, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Xiao Ruyan put down her phone, smiling, "No, I’m not unwell. It’s just too crowded and noisy outside, so I thought I’d find an excuse to bring you in here to chat."
Xu Wendong let out a sigh, "Honestly, I don’t really feel like chatting with you."
Xiao Ruyan frowned, "Then what do you want to do?"
"I want to sleep with you." Xu Wendong didn’t hide his inner desire, his eyes shining with a touch of intensity. Xiao Ruyan was his soulmate; every time he was with her, he couldn’t control his urges.
Xiao Ruyan was taken aback, a blush rising to her cheeks. "This is your girlfriend’s room. Are you sure you want to sleep with me here?"
"Aren’t you afraid your girlfriend might walk in on us while we’re making love?"
Her simple words doused the flames in Xu Wendong’s heart. While doing such things in Ding Yao’s room would be exciting, it also carried significant risks.
And just then, his phone rang.
Seeing the number on the screen, Xu Wendong suddenly felt a strong sense of suffocation.