"Actually, my request is quite simple."

"Back in elementary school, you were my wife, but it was always in name only."

"But now they're all adults; doing anything wouldn't be excessive. So, shouldn't the childhood promise be fulfilled now?"

Zhao Tienan smirked and looked at his old classmate with eyes that grew increasingly fiery.

"Zhao Tienan, you jerk!"

"Considering the relationship between us, how could you have the nerve to make a move on me?"

"Change the condition immediately, maybe I'll consider agreeing to it."

Liu Jia said indignantly, thinking that this Zhao Tienan looked utterly unrespectable. Had it not been for the lack of help around her, she wouldn't have sought him out at all.

"That won't work. My condition is final, with no room for negotiation. If you feel shortchanged, then we can part ways amicably—business may fail, but friendship remains."

Zhao Tienan replied with composure, every word reflecting an intriguingly casual demeanor.

"You..."

"Zhao Tienan, you're just like when you were a kid; once you make up your mind, even eight oxen can't pull you back."

Liu Jia pouted, speaking with great displeasure.

As an adult, she understood Zhao Tienan's intentions.

Although Liu Jia didn't dislike Zhao Tienan, she was far from considering doing anything in bed with him.

"That's right. I've already made my decision. If you want my help, you'll have to let me experience your flavor and make up for the regret I had as a child."

Zhao Tienan declared firmly, leaving no room for compromise.

"Fine, then I won't ask for your help."

"I don't believe I can't get things done without you."

Liu Jia bit her lower lip and said stubbornly.

She was inherently strong-willed, preferring to face danger herself rather than compromise her dignity to make Zhao Tienan risk himself.

"Alright then, since you've said so, go right ahead."

"However, the clinic doors are always open for you. If one day you change your mind and seek my help, I'll welcome you anytime."

Zhao Tienan broke into a mischievous grin, resembling a quintessential rogue.

"Hmph, don't hold out hope."

"Even if I mess up the case, I won't let you succeed so easily."

Liu Jia said with great determination, pouting.

In the next moment, she turned and left, looking both furious and a little sweet.

"Goodbye, no escort needed. Come find me to hang out when you have time."

Zhao Tienan waved to say farewell. Although his intentions were thwarted, he wasn't the least bit discouraged.

The reason was simple; Zhao Tienan believed Liu Jia couldn't possibly match up against that peculiar middle-aged man and would eventually return to ask for his help.

By then, the initiative would be in Zhao Tienan's hands, rendering Liu Jia's efforts futile, ultimately making her Zhao Tienan's prize.

While Liu Jia hadn't walked far, a breathtakingly beautiful woman, exuding youthful desire, walked in—it was none other than Cao Lei, just returning from her rounds...

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