Today, the Zhan Group also officially opened for business.
After looking around, Tian Tian went to the company.
The first day of work was just to report in, collect a red envelope, and say hello. She would officially start working tomorrow, and the day passed leisurely.
On the second day, Tian Tian went to the company, reviewed a few documents, confirmed a few client letters of intent, and offered some suggestions. Before receiving a reply, she was not busy today, so she went to Wu Shuang's house again.
At ten in the morning, Chen Dongyang and Dou Ya were both there.
One was sleeping on a piece of cardboard on the floor, and the other was squatting on the ground doing the finishing work.
Seeing her enter, Dou Ya hurried over, nudged Chen Dongyang, and then greeted her.
"Miss Jiang, you're here? The water and electricity were all finished yesterday, please take a look."
Chen Dongyang was much the same as the first time she met him, still wearing the same clothes, with his hair full of dust.
He seemed very tired, and after sitting on the cardboard to rest for two seconds, he still looked exhausted.
By the time Tian Tian finished checking and returned, the cardboard had already been put away by him.
He stood in the bright light, stretching his body. His limbs were so long.
Tian Tian was very satisfied with yesterday's work: "Okay, let's continue. Should we lay the floor now?"
Dou Ya said, "Once it's laid, we can stick the tiles. Should we decide on the tiles now or..."
Tian Tian would likely be busy in a couple of days, and it happened that she had time today.
"Let's decide today."
She took out the plan that Wu Shuang liked, walked over to them, and unfolded it for them to see.
She explained the general concept of the house, the color and specifications of the tiles. Chen Dongyang was saved the trouble of designing it himself and had no objections, telling Dou Ya.
"You stay and clean up the site, I'll go look at the tiles."
After saying that, he picked up the black coat he had thrown on the ground, shook it, put it on, and strode out of the room.
Tian Tian followed him into the elevator.
Chen Dongyang had the self-awareness of a married man, neither approaching her nor speaking to her proactively.
After a few seconds of silence, Tian Tian spoke first.
"Where are we buying tiles?"
"Baili West Road. There are many tile wholesale manufacturers there."
"You still rode your electric bike here?"
"Mm. Once they're selected, they'll deliver them to your door, but there will be a shipping fee... You can also choose to transport them yourself."
The implication was that he wouldn't make any money from her, and he wouldn't be responsible for the specifics.
Tian Tian certainly wouldn't choose to transport them herself; they were too heavy, and she didn't have the time.
She just wanted to say, "It's so cold, it must be a hassle to ride your electric bike back and forth. Since I'm driving anyway, why don't you come with me?"
As she spoke, the elevator reached the first floor.
When they exited, Chen Dongyang, with his back to her, said, "No need. I have to go somewhere else later. It's inconvenient."
With that statement, Tian Tian thought of the sick child from that day and guessed that he might be going to the hospital.
Seeing him covered in dust and going to the hospital after a busy day, she suddenly felt that he had it tough too.
So young, with so much pressure in life. Being a man wasn't easy.
"It's okay. I'll be leaving after looking at the tiles anyway. It's on the way."
Chen Dongyang looked back at her, perhaps thinking of something, then calmly turned his gaze away again.
"Then I'll trouble you."
The two of them drove the Bentley onto the road, and under his direction, they went to Baili West Road.
They successfully selected the tiles, negotiated the price, and gave them the address. The two of them came out.
Tian Tian asked him where he was going.
"I'll take a taxi myself. You go ahead."
Tian Tian felt he was being overly polite.
While his looks were somewhat striking, not every woman would be attracted to him. Why draw such a clear line?
"It's just a drive. We'll be cooperating in the future, and I'm not that stingy. You don't need to be so formal. Let's go."
Chen Dongyang knew that she could afford such a nice car and that her pocket was definitely not lacking money. Being hesitant would make him seem petty.
"Third People's Hospital. Just drop me off at the hospital entrance."
Tian Tian drove, and he sat in the passenger seat, making a phone call. From the receiver, he heard a woman's voice.
It was likely that the procedures had been completed, and Chen Dongyang asked her to wait at the entrance.
About half an hour later, they reached their destination.
Tian Tian saw the woman holding a child from the bustling crowd from afar.
She was very young and thin, with delicate features, but her face was haggard.
One could imagine their child was very ill, otherwise, they wouldn't both look so worn out.
The car stopped steadily, Chen Dongyang got out, and Tian Tian also got out of the car.
The sky was overcast today, and the cold wind was like a knife. The child was sleeping and wasn't wrapped in any clothes.
With so many people looking for taxis, who knew when it would be their turn.
She said to the woman, "Get in the car, I'll give you a ride."
The woman clearly hadn't expected Chen Dongyang to arrive in such a nice car and looked at Tian Tian with a puzzled expression.
Chen Dongyang had to introduce her, "She's my client, and she's giving me a ride. No need to trouble you, Miss Jiang. You go ahead with your business."
Tian Tian was kind-hearted and couldn't stand to see people suffering.
"It's okay. Wu Shuang lives on Changjiang South Road. If I'm not mistaken, you're going there too. It's on the way, so get in."
Both of them were somewhat surprised, thinking, "How do you know we live there?" but they didn't ask.
Looking at the child, Chen Dongyang still pulled open the rear door.
The woman got into the car with the child in her arms, and Chen Dongyang returned to the front passenger seat.
Tian Tian felt it was necessary to explain to them: "When you took her to the hospital that day, I happened to be at Wu Shuang's house and saw you on the roadside."
So that's how it was. Chen Dongyang nodded.
Tian Tian asked, "Is the child sick? Is it serious?"
The woman in the back seat looked at her and replied softly, "It's okay. He's fine now. Thank you."
"You're welcome. Which child hasn't been sick before? How old is he?"
"Two and a half years old."
"Children at this stage are indeed more prone to illness. It's not easy to be a mother."
The woman smiled and said yes, then hesitated and asked, "Do you have children too?"
Tian Tian smiled and said no, "My brother has them, I've heard them talk about it."
The car stopped and started, and when they reached Changjiang South Road, the car stopped. Chen Dongyang got out and took the child, thanking her again.
Tian Tian explained her reasons.
"You're welcome. I also wanted to leave a good impression on you, so you'll be more attentive during future work."
"That's it. You two go back, goodbye."
Chen Dongyang, with his tall figure, carried the child and walked ahead, while the woman walked beside him with small steps, talking as they walked.
Looking at their backs, Tian Tian thought: Although their life is a bit hard, at least the two of them are a good match, and their feelings are good. Compared to couples who live well but scheme against each other, this is also a good life.
She returned to the company, messaged Wu Shuang about her work progress for the day, and then began to get busy.
In the afternoon, several clients replied at the same time. Tian Tian divided two cases, and as soon as she started drawing, she lost track of time.
It wasn't until Jiang Nan Fang called that she realized it was already past nine in the evening.