It wasn't the scene of not knowing how to drive a high-end luxury car that he had worried about.
Moreover, it was only at this moment that she realized he was only wearing a black short-sleeved shirt under his jacket.
He was naturally thin, and his skin was fair. The black color made him appear even fairer and more abstinent.
His two arms, resting on the steering wheel, were not very thick, but from years of work, veins bulged, and the lines were smooth, exuding a strong sense of masculine strength.
Coupled with those slender hands…
Pah, pah, pah, Jiang Jing Tian, where are you looking?
It was such cold weather. Although the car's temperature was not low, he must have been quite cold.
Tian Tian wanted to take off her jacket and give it back to him.
Halfway through taking it off, Chen Dong Yang glanced at her. "What's wrong? Are you hot?"
Tian Tian said, "You should wear it. I'm afraid you'll be cold."
He casually turned on the heating air conditioning.
"I'm not cold. If you feel damp, take off your clothes and throw them aside. The seats can be heated."
He seemed quite familiar with the car's various functions…
Because they were in a hurry, neither of them had the time for idle chatter. Following the navigation prompts, they quickly returned to Changjiang West Road.
Tian Tian waited in the car while he went up to get the files.
The pouring rain seemed to be against them, so heavy that one couldn't open their eyes.
Tian Tian watched him rush out without even flinching, his slender back a blur in the rain. She felt a complex emotion for the woman.
"When poor couples meet, all things bring sorrow." It wasn't entirely true.
As long as one married the right person, poverty couldn't move them.
Chen Dong Yang made two trips. When he returned to the car, his clothes were completely soaked.
The wet t-shirt clung to his body, subtly revealing his chest muscles.
Water dripped from his hair. He indifferently brushed it back, handed the files to Tian Tian, and said,
"Take these. Please navigate me to the hospital again, thank you."
Tian Tian placed the files on her lap and handed him her jacket.
"Wipe yourself dry. You just recovered from a cold, don't get sick again."
The journey back remained silent.
Tian Tian leaned against the seat, looking ahead, but her peripheral vision kept catching Chen Dong Yang's overly sculpted features.
Her thoughts drifted aimlessly, and she even started thinking about helping him.
She wanted to persuade him to change his profession, suggesting he become a model or join a talent agency.
With his physique and looks, if he entered the entertainment industry, he could surely bear the responsibility of supporting the family.
But it was just a thought. They weren't that close.
Everyone had their own plans for their lives, and she had no right to interfere.
Upon returning to the hospital, the child hadn't been born yet. The woman was sitting alone on a cold bench, lost in thought.
Hearing footsteps, she walked towards them. Seeing Chen Dong Yang completely drenched and wearing such thin clothing, she immediately reached to take off her jacket for him, but he stopped her.
"I'm not cold. I've been running around and I'm sweating. You keep it. What did the doctor say?"
The woman slowly withdrew her hand, which had been reaching for her jacket, and shook her head in silence.
"Don't worry. Director Gao has a great reputation; nothing will go wrong."
He patted the woman's shoulder, and suddenly, she broke down emotionally.
She sobbed and threw herself into his arms, hugging his back and weeping uncontrollably.
"I regret it so much, I regret not listening back then and insisting on giving birth to him."
"It's too hard, sob, I can't hold on anymore. Dong Yang, why don't we stop the treatment? I really can't go on…"
Chen Dong Yang, whose hands had been hanging by his legs, slowly raised them and placed them on her back when he heard her words.
They embraced, his chin resting on her forehead, her face against his heart, looking very much like a loving couple warming each other in the cold.
It was poignant, yet carried a sense of enviable companionship and warmth.
He gently comforted her, "Don't say foolish things. It's all my fault. I've caused you so much hardship. If you're really upset, hit me a few times, scold me if you want, but don't talk about giving up."
"I won't leave Dou Bao. I will definitely cure him and grow up with him. Don't be discouraged, believe me, we can overcome any hardship."
Tian Tian felt like a third wheel.
While they were being affectionate and pouring out their hearts, she felt like an uninvited intruder, a voyeur.
So superfluous.
The mud and water on her clothes had become damp and warm, even emitting wisps of white steam.
She felt uncomfortable everywhere, inside and out, and quietly returned to Director Gao's office.
The office had everything. She casually opened two drawers and found a hairdryer.
Standing by the window, she blew her clothes dry with a whirring sound, spacing out.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door.
Turning around, she saw the woman's emotions had stabilized. She looked at her with an apologetic expression.
"Miss Jiang, I'm here to thank you. It's all thanks to you today."
Tian Tian put down the hairdryer. "No need to be so polite, please come and sit down to rest."
The woman said, "I'm not tired. You two, however, have worked too hard. Especially Dong Yang, he's completely soaked."
"I heard you using a hairdryer. Can I borrow it?"
"Of course." Tian Tian unplugged it and walked over to hand it to her.
"You can also let him come in to dry himself."
"Thank you, then I'll call him in."
The woman walked out, and soon, Chen Dong Yang entered.
For some reason, it had been fine when they were alone in the car, and she hadn't felt awkward.
Now, with an extra person, she felt uneasy.
Their eyes met, then quickly parted. Tian Tian pointed at the hairdryer.
"You use it, I'm leaving."
The woman was still sitting in the same chair. Seeing her approach, she moved aside.
Tian Tian sat next to her, feeling that remaining silent wasn't good. She proactively patted her knee.
"Don't be nervous. I also had this kind of illness when I was young, but Director Gao cured me. He's very capable. You can do it too."
The woman seemed to see hope, and her face lit up with joy.
"What? You had this illness as a child? Really?"
Of course, it was true.
Tian Tian roughly recounted her experience to her, and the woman was overjoyed.
"Thank you, Miss Jiang, you are truly my benefactor, Dou Bao's lucky star, sent by heaven to save him!"
"I had no hope at all, but after you said that… Ah, I'm so happy, thank you so much!"
She was indeed quite young. Although haggard, she was very beautiful when she smiled.
Tian Tian felt a bit happier, infected by her. Their hands clasped together, and it felt as if the distance in their hearts had suddenly closed.
However, Tian Tian couldn't help but temper her expectations.
Finding a suitable heart isn't easy, and it requires a considerable amount of money. You need to be mentally prepared.
The woman was very firm at this moment.
"I am mentally prepared. I've been prepared since the day his illness was diagnosed. If necessary, I'll go back and beg my parents, sell our house in our hometown."
"As long as we can find a suitable heart, I'm willing to beg for food."