Her original intention was for Huihui to understand Chen Dongyang's initial drive to earn money and support their family, and not to interrupt his work.
However, Huihui misinterpreted her meaning.
"What do you mean I shouldn't disturb him from participating in the competition? You're going to contact the hospital for me? You're quite something. Who are you to him? Do you need to stick your nose into everything for him and tell me how to act?"
"I used to say, you're beautiful and wealthy, why would you be willing to be friends with someone like me, using your connections for my child? Now I understand, you must have been involved with Chen Dongyang long ago, and you're helping him out of respect for him!"
"Heh, you two put on such a show in front of me, so pure and innocent, only to get together behind my back? How many times has this happened? You tell me! How many times have I caught you?"
"I never said I wouldn't let go of Chen Dongyang. Does he need to act like this?"
"You dislike us, want to abandon us, and want to climb higher. Just say it! At worst, I'll die with my son. You don't need to play these games with me, who are you trying to disgust?"
"What competition? Who knows where you two have gone off to fool around! I see it clearly now, there isn't a good man in the world, and Chen Dongyang is no good either!"
"Now you dislike us? Don't you remember why! If he hadn't killed Dou Bao's father, would we be in such a dire situation today?"
"If it weren't for him, I would be a glamorous career woman now! I could also be gentle and generous. Who ruined me? Has a dog eaten his conscience?"
Tian Tian already knew her past story, so hearing her complain again, she felt it was somewhat understandable.
Zeng Hui said she could accept any harsh words, as it was indeed her fault, and she was suspected of snatching someone else's belongings.
However, after interacting with Chen Dongyang for so long, he had done so much for their mother and son, sacrificed so much, and he was also suffering. Was it a bit too heartless to curse him like this?
"Huihui, you can doubt me, you can curse me, but it doesn't seem right to speak about Chen Dongyang like this?"
"You haven't had a good life all these years, and neither has he. How he treats you and Dou Bao, others may not know, but you know in your heart, don't you? How can you say that about him?"
As soon as she heard her defending Chen Dongyang, Zeng Hui became even angrier.
She screamed into the phone, somewhat out of control.
"I'm talking about him, so what if I am? So what if I'm telling you? You've done shameful things, he's done shameful things, and I'm not allowed to say it?"
"He's not living well? Is he blaming me for not living well? If it weren't for him, our family of three would be living better than anyone else now!"
"You get upset after a few words, you can't stand it. You love him this much and are still pretending to be innocent with me. What's the point? A hypocrite who wants it both ways, I saw long ago you weren't a good person, and I wasn't wrong!"
Tian Tian had been exposed to high-quality people since childhood. No one had ever cursed her at home, nor at school.
For the first time in her life, someone called her a hypocrite who wanted it both ways, and she was so angry that her hands trembled.
Without giving Huihui a chance to spew more venom, she angrily hung up the phone.
She stood there, panting heavily, staring at Chen Dongyang's phone for a while, and then suddenly felt that what she had done was wrong.
Huihui had no money, no job, and a sick child. If she couldn't find her man at a critical moment, wouldn't she break down emotionally?
She was right, she had indeed done something shady, and not wanting to be scolded was being a hypocrite.
It's just that she didn't have the courage to call back and apologize.
After thinking about it, she could only call Director Gao and ask him to send someone to Huihui's home to pick up the sick child, with all expenses covered by her.
Considering she had done her best, she felt a little calmer.
Less than an hour later, Chen Dongyang returned.
He was in a good mood, just like when he left.
Tian Tian didn't want to spoil his good mood and affect his performance the next day, so she chose to tell him selectively.
Huihui had called to say that Dou Bao had a fever again, but she had already contacted Director Gao, who had sent medical personnel to pick her up.
Chen Dongyang was a little worried. He understood Zeng Hui.
At this hour, with Tian Tian answering his phone, how could she not be suspicious?
"She heard you answer the phone, did she say anything?"
Tian Tian lied, "No, she just wondered why I answered your phone. I told her we were competing together, and she believed me."
Chen Dongyang was still a little worried, but seeing that Tian Tian's mood didn't seem to be affected, he patted her head, gave her a few sips of soda, and didn't dampen the mood any further.
That night, Tian Tian was extremely clingy, wishing she could chew Chen Dongyang like a piece of bread and swallow him whole.
Separation was imminent, and she was reluctant to part. There was no other way but to seize the time they had together.
On the third day, as the two had predicted, they finished drawing the blueprints and submitted their drafts ahead of schedule.
After leaving the room, they went to find the project manager and informed him of their intention to leave early. The project manager agreed.
In the evening, the two went to the restaurant for dinner and bid farewell to Zhang Wei and Meng Kai.
Zhang Wei and Meng Kai were surprised by their exceptional work efficiency, while also feeling reluctant to part.
"It's rare to meet people we get along with so well, and now you have to leave so soon. We'll miss you dearly. Please leave your contact information. When you return to Nancheng, we can get together if there's an opportunity. Or if you get married, you can invite us to the wedding."
The two girls and two boys exchanged WeChat contacts.
Tian Tian politely replied, "Don't forget to invite us when you get married."
"Absolutely, we'll have to make time to attend no matter how busy we are."
After dinner, the two returned to their room, packed their belongings, and prepared to depart the next morning.
Unexpectedly, the moment of parting arrived earlier than expected.
Just after showering and changing clothes, preparing to go to bed, Chen Dongyang received a call from Chen Jiaojiao.
"Where are you? I thought after not seeing you for so long, with your backbone, you would have turned the situation around and improved your life. But in the end, you still need me to clean up your mess!"
"Zeng Hui has gone crazy. She came to my shop and caused a scene all afternoon, insisting on finding you. Isn't that ridiculous? You're all grown up, and you still need me to intervene when you have a conflict with her?"
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to say more. She's emotionally unstable, so I've brought her to the hospital. I can't manage your affairs, so come and pick her up yourself."
Chen Dongyang was stunned and released Tian Tian's hand.
"What did you say? She came to your shop to cause trouble?"
Chen Jiaojiao was clearly furious and continued to mock and taunt him on the other end of the line.
"Yes! She was shouting that you've changed your mind, run off with someone else, and abandoned them, threatening to die! What exactly is going on?"
"I told you long ago, you two are not meant for each other. Your guilt won't last for many years. Even if it lasts for ten or eight years, a lifetime is decades, and you won't be able to sustain it, will you? I was right!"