Whether Chen Jiaojiao was telling the truth or not, Tian Tian was not in the mood to joke or find a new lover.
She was so tired, so groggy, she just wanted to sleep.
After a few bites of food, she lay down and went to sleep again.
Meanwhile, on Chen Dongyang's side, Hui Hui's emotions had finally stabilized, and the two went to the hospital to see Dou Bao.
He was still in the intensive care unit. The doctor said they needed to find a suitable heart for surgery as soon as possible, otherwise, he might not survive this crisis.
Not to mention the considerable expense of surgery, where would they find a heart for him?
Hui Hui sat in the corridor, her face shrouded in gloom, lost in thought. Chen Dongyang went to smoke a cigarette, forcing himself to perk up. A few minutes later, he walked over to Hui Hui.
"You stay here and watch, I'm going out for a bit."
Hui Hui immediately stood up vigilantly, "Where are you going?"
Chen Dongyang handed her his phone, the house keys, and the car keys. He even took out his work ID and gave it to her.
"If you don't trust me, I can give you my ID card too. Leave everything with you."
Hui Hui, embarrassed, quickly pushed his hand away, "I didn't mean it like that..."
Chen Dongyang's expression was calm, "I won't abandon Dou Bao. I'll go think of a way and come back as soon as possible."
"How can you go out without your phone?" Hui Hui pushed his hand away again, feeling ashamed.
"You keep it. I trust you. Dou Bao and I will wait for you here."
Back in the car, Chen Dongyang wearily rubbed his temples. After thinking long and hard, he called Chen Jiaojiao.
Chen Jiaojiao hadn't slept all night. She had spent half the day taking care of Tian Tian. She had just returned home to wash up and change. She planned to go back to accompany Tian Tian in the evening when her phone rang.
"What do you want? I told you, this is the last time I'll clean up your mess. Our sibling bond ends here. Why are you calling me again?"
Chen Dongyang ignored her anger and said calmly,
"No other reason. Her things are still with me. Can you come and help me get them?"
Chen Jiaojiao was driving out of the residential compound, and Chen Dongyang was waiting at the entrance.
Seeing her come out, he carried Tian Tian's suitcase down.
Chen Jiaojiao originally intended to take the suitcase and leave, but seeing his haggard and lost look, as his sister, she couldn't bear it.
"How is Dou Bao?"
Chen Dongyang told the truth, "Not good."
"It's no use if he's not good. Hearts aren't that easy to find. But I've asked someone to help you inquire. Go back and comfort Zeng Hui properly. Rushing won't help. Stop doing such embarrassing things."
Chen Dongyang knew his sister had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. He was stunned for a moment and nodded.
"Got it, thank you, sis."
Chen Jiaojiao was both angry and heartbroken for him, "Don't thank me. Just don't make me angry."
"Haven't you slept in a long time? Look how red your eyes are. Those two depend on you for the rest of their lives. You can't have any problems. If something happens to you, they'll latch onto me, and I don't want to clean up your mess again."
Chen Dongyang knew she was indirectly reminding him to take care of himself. He didn't mind her tone and nodded again.
"Okay."
After speaking, he turned to get into his car, but Chen Jiaojiao, unable to help herself, called out to him again.
"Wait a moment."
Chen Dongyang stopped. Chen Jiaojiao ran back to her car, took out her wallet, and pulled out a card, giving it to him.
"The password is the last six digits of the card number. I transferred it to you specifically yesterday. Two million, which should be enough for you. Don't rush too much. Your life is also important."
Chen Dongyang looked at the card for a long time, then shifted his gaze to Chen Jiaojiao's hand, and then to her face.
The man, over six feet tall, couldn't help but his eyes welled up.
"I don't want it. Your intention is enough. Thank you, sis."
After saying that, regardless of Chen Jiaojiao's calls, he quickly got into the car and sped away.
Back at his other home, Tian Tian had woken up and was standing by the window, lost in thought.
She pushed the suitcase towards her with a smile.
"You're awake? Have you rested well? Do you want to wash up and get dressed? Auntie will take you out tonight."
"Your mommy and I, and Aunt Xiang Wan, who among us hasn't experienced heartbreak when we were young? Do you know what we did when we were heartbroken? We went to a bar and ordered male escorts."
"If one isn't enough, we order more. Men are all the same. You give them money, and they'll say whatever you want to hear, do whatever you want them to do. Chen Dongyang is the same."
"He's not even as good-looking as those male escorts. Go out and play for a few days, clear your head, and forget him quickly. He's not worth it."
After saying a lot, Tian Tian didn't hear a word. Her attention was only on Chen Jiaojiao's hands.
"How do you have my suitcase?"
Chen Jiaojiao pushed her suitcase forward.
"Chen Dongyang gave it to me on the way. He said since we agreed not to contact each other anymore, we don't need to see each other again."
"He's now wholeheartedly returned to being Zeng Hui's man. Since they've moved on, why are you torturing yourself like this?"
Tian Tian's heart felt like it had a hole in it, with cold wind blowing in.
The man she loved was now gently caring for another woman.
Although this was a fact she had known for a long time, the thought of that scene made her heart ache.
"I understand, Aunt Jiaojiao. Thank you. But I don't want to go anywhere right now. Please leave first and let me be alone for a while."
Chen Jiaojiao didn't leave, "Why are you so stubborn? You don't listen to the advice of someone with experience at all. After a breakup, the worst thing is to be alone."
"Being alone, you immerse yourself in the illusory past, fantasizing about his good qualities, making yourself miserable, while he... Forget it, don't be pathetic. Listen to me. Even if you don't want male escorts, Auntie will go out with you for a walk. It will help a lot to shift your focus. Come on."
Chen Jiaojiao's good intentions were so evident that if Tian Tian refused again, it would seem ungrateful. She had no choice but to agree.
Chen Jiaojiao took her to get her makeup done.
"That's more like it. Women, when they're in a bad mood, either order male escorts or go shopping. It's guaranteed to lift your spirits."
"Let's go, let's go. Auntie will give you two bags. Pick whatever you like, regardless of the price. I must make you happy today."
The two went to the mall, filled with high-end boutiques. Chen Jiaojiao excitedly pulled her into a world-renowned handbag store.
The sales assistant enthusiastically introduced them. Chen Jiaojiao was happily looking, but Tian Tian's attention was drawn to a small child.
The little one was probably only one or two years old, walking unsteadily. He was fair and tender, exceptionally cute.
From head to toe, he was dressed in designer brands. Tian Tian recognized them; her younger brother had also worn them. The total cost was upwards of 500,000 yuan.
She had never felt anything about it before, but now she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Human joys and sorrows are truly not shared.
The same child, Dou Bao, would be as happy as celebrating the New Year with a toy worth five yuan, let alone houses and cars.
In his world, they were completely out of reach.
But some people were born into wealth and luxury.
Chen Jiaojiao chose a handbag and came over to ask her what she thought, but Tian Tian was distracted.
"Aunt Jiaojiao, do you know how Dou Bao is doing?"