"But I always thought you were a smart person, I didn't expect..."
"However, this incident also made me understand one thing: everyone is fair in love. Although your family is rich and powerful, you can't get whatever you want."
Tiantiian said, "That's right. Thinking about it this way, do you feel more balanced?"
Wushuang also said, "I don't feel balanced. As best friends for so many years, we ate and lived together every day during that time, and you could still hold back from telling me. Don't you have that much confidence in me? Don't you believe I can understand you and empathize with you?"
"I'm sorry, no matter how I put it, I've wronged you. I regret it. But I don't want this to affect our relationship. Please forgive me."
Hearing that the director had been dealt with by her, and seeing that he was not doing well himself, Wushuang's heart softened, and she pulled her up.
"Alright, stop apologizing. It's like I'm the one with the problem if I don't forgive you. That's emotional blackmail. Get up."
"Hearing you say that, it seems Chen Dongyang isn't that smart either, to not even handle such a small matter properly. Are you sure you want to sacrifice so much for him?"
Tiantiian didn't know either. Everything was a blur. She only knew that holding Chen Dongyang's hand gave her some peace, but she didn't know what awaited her beyond this fog.
Wushuang calmed down and, seeing that she was not doing well, felt sorry for her.
"Actually, I don't really understand you. Why didn't you choose from the many rich and powerful good men around you, but instead fell for him?"
"In terms of talent, he's not top-notch. In terms of looks, well, his looks are quite good, but his overall conditions are very ordinary. And there are those two burdens. Why don't you try to interact with someone else?"
Tiantiian sighed, "It's just that I don't have the feelings. Deep-rooted prejudices make me uninterested in those people. Otherwise, I would have been in a relationship long ago. Forget it, let's take it one step at a time."
Regardless, the two of them cleared up their misunderstanding and rekindled their friendship, which was a great thing that happened today.
The two reconciled and came out of the room holding hands. Chen Dongyang was eating dumplings.
His gaze fell on Wushuang, who was looking at him meaningfully. He put down his chopsticks a little sheepishly.
"Auntie cooked three portions. Let's eat together."
Wushuang was a little displeased with Chen Dongyang, but she couldn't say much in front of her parents.
The three sat together, each with their own thoughts, and chatted for a while. After eating the dumplings, Wushuang said they shouldn't leave tonight.
"It's too late. Stay here for the night, and I'll leave with you tomorrow."
Chen Dongyang had been busy lately, and Meng Kai's wedding had taken up a lot of his energy. He still had to drive for several hours to get back. Tiantiian felt sorry for him, so staying for the night was fine.
She readily agreed, but Chen Dongyang was somewhat unwilling.
He hadn't been able to be with Tiantiian for the whole day yesterday, and now they had to be separated again.
After the old man's affairs were settled, he would have to return to Tongcheng. He already didn't have much time to spend with Tiantiian, so how could this keep happening?
It was clear that he had something to say to Tiantiian, and Wushuang created an opportunity for them.
"You two come to the bathroom for a moment. I'll tell you where the towels and toothbrushes are."
The three went to the bathroom together. Wushuang closed the door and said to Chen Dongyang.
"I won't say too much nonsense. In short, you know what you're doing. Treat our Tiantiian well. If Zeng Hui ever scolds her to her face again, don't say I won't let you off."
"Alright, I know you have something to say to her. Go ahead. I'll go out now. The toothbrushes and towels are in the second drawer. Take them if you use them."
After she left, Tiantiian proactively reached out and hugged Chen Dongyang, tilting her head to act cute.
"I'm sorry. We can't sleep together tonight."
Chen Dongyang tapped her nose. "How dare I let you say sorry? Your best friend would kill me if she heard. I'm the one who's sorry."
It had to be said, having a friend's support felt pretty good.
Tiantiian quickly put the matter of their argument behind her and asked Chen Dongyang with a smile.
"Then elaborate, what am I sorry for?"
Chen Dongyang put on a stern face and said something suggestive.
"Sorry in every way. I originally wanted to compensate you more in a certain aspect, but now I don't even have that chance."
He pecked her on the lips.
"The old man's project should be completed in another week. For the next week, no more interruptions. Be my person all day, and let me pamper you."
Tiantiian knew what he meant. The two of them could now joke around without blushing or batting an eye.
She pinched his back.
"Chen Dongyang, I think you're getting naughtier."
Chen Dongyang also liked Tiantiian this way.
She understood everything, but she still pretended to be serious, which created a great contrast and was very cute.
"I wasn't a good person to begin with. Just tell me if you like it or not."
Tiantiian deliberately turned her face away. "I don't like it. Who likes a scumbag? My brain isn't broken."
"Don't like it? If you don't like it, why are you hugging me so tightly?"
Chen Dongyang reached to pry her hands away, but Tiantiian refused to let go.
"Who am I hugging?"
"If you're not hugging me, then who are you hugging?"
Tiantiian suddenly remembered a popular internet term from a while ago: "Xigou" (thin dog).
Online, men with slender physiques were generally referred to as "Xigou."
"I'm hugging a Xigou, not you anyway."
"Xigou?" Chen Dongyang didn't understand.
He pinched her chin, making her lift her head.
"Are you indirectly calling me names? What do you mean?"
Tiantiian smiled. "You're too outdated. Don't you surf the internet? You don't even know this term."
"Do you think I'm as leisurely as you are every day? Hurry up and tell me, are you calling me names?"
Tiantiian smirked and showed him her phone.
"Look, that's what it means."
Chen Dongyang understood after watching the video and frowned in displeasure.
"That's too hurtful to my pride. I try so hard every day, and this is how I'm evaluated. Jiang Jingtiian, you're so heartless. It seems I have to teach you a lesson today."
Saying that, he placed the phone on the sink, flipped Tiantiian over, and scared her into yelling at him.
"Are you crazy? This is someone else's house, and Wushuang's parents are outside. Have you no shame?"
Chen Dongyang said righteously, "It's precisely because I have dignity that I need to win it back. Let me try again and see who is the Xigou between us."
"Chen Dongyang!"
He acted as if he hadn't heard her, lowered his head, and nuzzled into her hair, his hands also starting to get restless.
Frightened, Tiantiian quickly begged for mercy.
"Okay, okay, I was wrong, I'll never call you a Xigou again. I was just joking!"
"Mmm. I'm not a Xigou. Then what do you call me?"
"You are, you are..."
Chen Dongyang teased her again. "Is it that hard to praise me a little? It seems you're still not satisfied with me."
"No, no, no, I'm satisfied, extremely satisfied! Chen Dongyang, you are a warrior, isn't a warrior enough?"