Falling in love with Chen Dongyang was completely unplanned, every step was a misstep, and she had no idea what the future held, nor did she dare to think about it.
Seeing her mood dampen, Chen Dongyang immediately felt a pang of heartache and pulled her into his arms.
"Don't be angry, I'm sorry for being harsh. It's my fault for being incompetent, for letting things get this way."
"From now on, her matters will be handled by me. I'll sort it out, so don't worry. Let's talk about something else, when is Meng Kai getting married?"
Tian Tian hadn't yet emerged from the previous question, her head buried in his chest with a dejected expression.
"The week after next. Zhang Wei said they're already picking out wedding dresses and venues."
Chen Dongyang gently coaxed her, "Don't be unhappy, we'll go together then. From now on, I'll never say anything upsetting to make you uncomfortable again."
After finally meeting, Tian Tian didn't want to dwell in such a mood and ruin the atmosphere. She adjusted her emotions and reconciled with him.
Chen Dongyang wasn't going home tonight, so Tian Tian drove him to the hotel where she was staying, and there was another passionate encounter.
After the storm passed, Chen Dongyang held Tian Tian in his arms, reluctant to let go.
"Tomorrow I'll talk to my superiors and go to Nancheng early. The copywriting can be done anywhere. I can write better by your side."
"Tian Tian, do you know you have magic? I don't want to be apart from you for even a second, I'm addicted to you."
If anyone else said such things, Tian Tian might have found it disgusting and overly sentimental.
But for some reason, when Chen Dongyang said it, it sounded so sincere and moving, and she loved hearing it.
The two chatted for a while, and Tian Tian fell asleep.
The next morning, Chen Dongyang returned to the dormitory building at six o'clock.
Not long after he returned to his room, Zeng Hui got up to make breakfast.
Before she could make his portion, Chen Dongyang pretended to have just woken up and walked out to greet her.
"My superior called, Nancheng is urgent, so I have to go on a business trip. I'm leaving now. Don't make breakfast for me."
After last night's events, Zeng Hui had been planning to be even more gentle and considerate with him to deepen their connection, but unexpectedly, he had to go on a business trip so early.
"How many days will you be gone? Why so sudden?"
"It's uncertain. Didn't I tell you? A client in Nancheng needs a memorial hall designed. The old man had a whim and said it should be done whenever he wants it done. Whether he's satisfied later, and to what extent, all depends on his personal preference."
Zeng Hui was quite disappointed, "Then, according to you, it could be ten days to half a month?"
Chen Dongyang nodded, "As I said. Call me if anything comes up, I'll come back no matter what. Take good care of Dou Bao. Let me know if you're short on money."
Regarding finances, although Zeng Hui hadn't been wealthy in recent years, Chen Dongyang had never treated her poorly.
He had his salary card linked to WeChat and Alipay, but he also enabled family payment for her.
Zeng Hui could spend as much as she wanted, however she wanted, and he never interfered.
She had never been particularly short of money.
Seeing Chen Dongyang about to go out to work so early, with faint dark circles under his eyes, Zeng Hui felt sorry for him.
She reflected on herself, feeling that she had been too pushy yesterday, and felt even more embarrassed.
When the incident happened back then, he was just a young, impulsive guy, and he didn't know her well. He had persevered until now solely out of a sense of responsibility.
She was indeed a woman who had given birth, and she had previously been with his brother. It was normal for her to be unable to accept things immediately.
She took the initiative to apologize to Chen Dongyang.
"Don't you have family payment enabled for me? As long as you have a penny, I have money to spend. Don't worry, I won't be short of money."
"I'm sorry. I was a bit excessive yesterday, pushing you too hard and saying harsh words..."
Seeing that she had calmed down and started saying such things, Chen Dongyang was very pleased.
Zeng Hui was a highly educated woman, and as long as they communicated well, there would be no problems between them.
Not wanting to make things too explicit and cause awkwardness in future meetings, Chen Dongyang interrupted her.
"I understand what you mean. We've known each other for so long, don't say these polite words. Take good care of Dou Bao, I'm leaving now. Contact me if there are any issues."
Seeing him change his shoes and leave with just a laptop bag, Zeng Hui chased after him.
"Aren't you packing a few clothes? What will you do if you don't have clothes to change into over there? Wait a moment, I'll pack them for you."
"No need. I still have a set of clothes in Dou Ya's old house. It's enough for changing back and forth. I won't drive either, the design institute will reimburse the car fare anyway. I'll take a taxi. I'll take care of myself, don't worry so much, I'm leaving."
They bid each other a polite farewell. Chen Dongyang went downstairs, took a detour, and went to Tian Tian's car.
Tian Tian showed him her phone, "Done. I've spoken to your principal. Let's go."
Chen Dongyang acted subserviently, leaning on her shoulder with an expression of admiration.
"Big sister's skills are extraordinary, little brother is deeply impressed. Since you're so capable, why don't you keep me? I'm all yours, I'll go wherever you want me to go, do whatever you want me to do."
Tian Tian patted him on the head, "Sure. For now, you'll be my driver. I'll consider it after you've driven this route properly."
Chen Dongyang, having left Zeng Hui, was like a bird out of a cage, becoming talkative and humorous.
Tian Tian and he chatted all the way, discussing the development of Kang's Group, Chairman Kang's personality, the design concept for the memorial hall, and future work plans. It was like a perfect match, a harmonious duet.
They soon arrived in Nancheng. Chen Dongyang asked Tian Tian which hotel she wanted to stay in, and Tian Tian chose one not far from her home.
Chen Dongyang smirked, "That makes it convenient for you to sneak out to see me in the middle of the night. Alright."
Tian Tian also smirked, "Do I need to sneak? I'll come openly. Wu Shuang is dating their director lately, and she'll probably move out of my place soon. It's very convenient for me!"
After checking in, Chen Dongyang pulled Tian Tian for a while longer, and then they went out for dinner.
After dinner, he asked Tian Tian if she wanted to stay with him tonight, and Tian Tian said yes.
"It's rare for you to come to Nancheng, of course, we should be together, otherwise, what's the point of you coming? It's just that I need to go back and get a couple of clothes."
"Then I'll go with you."
Thinking that Wu Shuang wouldn't be home from work yet, and she would leave after getting her clothes, Tian Tian agreed.
The two drove back, holding hands as they went upstairs. To their surprise, when they opened the door, Wu Shuang was there.
Startled, Tian Tian immediately let go of Chen Dongyang's hand.
Fortunately, Wu Shuang was listless and didn't notice anything.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, she turned her head and looked over. Seeing both Tian Tian and Chen Dongyang appear at the same time, she was also surprised.
"Why are you back? Didn't you go to Tongcheng on a business trip? And why are you two together?"
Since her relationship with Chen Dongyang was not yet settled, Tian Tian was afraid of being scolded by Wu Shuang and dared not tell her the truth.