Whether Chen Jiaojiao was telling the truth or not, Tian Tian was not in the mood for jokes, nor was she looking for a new lover.
She felt exhausted and groggy, only wanting to sleep.
After a few bites of food, she went back to bed.
On Chen Dongyang's end, Hui Hui's emotions had finally stabilized, and they went to the hospital to see Dou Bao.
He was still in the intensive care unit. The doctor said that a suitable heart needed to be found for surgery as soon as possible, otherwise, he might not survive this crisis.
Setting aside the considerable cost of surgery, where would they find a heart for him?
Hui Hui sat in the corridor with a dejected expression, lost in thought. Chen Dongyang went out for a cigarette, forcing himself to cheer 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, alert, "Where are you going?"
Chen Dongyang handed her his phone, her house keys, and his car keys. He even took out his work ID.
"If you don't trust me, I can give you my ID too. Keep everything here."
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'm going to figure something out and come back as soon as possible."
"How can you go out without your phone?" Hui Hui pushed his hand away again, ashamed.
"Take it, I trust you. Dou Bao and I will be waiting for you right here."
Back in the car, Chen Dongyang wearily rubbed his temples. After thinking it over, he called Chen Jiaojiao.
Chen Jiaojiao had not slept all night. She had spent the day busy taking care of Tian Tian. She had just returned home to wash up and change clothes, planning 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'm cleaning up your mess. Our sibling relationship 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 complex, and Chen Dongyang was waiting at the entrance.
Seeing her emerge, he carried Tian Tian's suitcase down.
Chen Jiaojiao originally intended to leave with the suitcase, but seeing his haggard appearance and his lost expression, as his sister, she couldn't bear it.
"How is Dou Bao?"
Chen Dongyang told her the truth, "Not good."
"It can't be helped if he's not good. Hearts aren't easy to find. However, I've asked someone to inquire for you. Go back and comfort Zeng Hui. Rushing won't help. Stop doing such embarrassing things."
Chen Dongyang knew that his sister had a sharp tongue but a kind 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 upset me anymore."
"Haven't you slept in a long time? Look at how red your eyes are. Those two rely 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 messes anymore."
Chen Dongyang knew she was indirectly telling him to take care of himself and didn't mind her tone. He 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 minute."
Chen Dongyang stopped. Chen Jiaojiao ran back to her car, took out her wallet, and handed him a card.
"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 be too anxious, your life matters too."
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 six-foot-plus man couldn't help but tear up.
"I don't want it. Your intention is enough. Thank you, sis."
After speaking, regardless of Chen Jiaojiao's calls, he quickly got into his car and sped away.
Returning to his other home, Tian Tian had already woken up and was standing by the window, lost in thought.
She pushed the suitcase forward with a smile.
"You're awake? Did you rest well? Do you want to wash up and get dressed? Auntie will take you out tonight."
"Your mom, me, and Aunt Xiang Wan, who 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, order more. Men are all the same. Give them money, and they'll say whatever you want to hear and do whatever you want. Chen Dongyang is no different."
"He's not even as good-looking as those escorts. Go out for a few days, relax, and forget him quickly. He's not worth it."
She said a lot, but Tian Tian didn't hear a word. Her attention was only on Chen Jiaojiao's hand.
"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, there's no need to meet again."
"He's now wholeheartedly returned to being Zeng Hui's man. Since he's moved on, why are you doing this to yourself?"
It felt like a hole had opened in Tian Tian's heart, with a cold wind blowing in.
The man she loved was now by another woman's side, showering her with care.
Although this was a fact she had known for a long time, her heart ached at the thought of that scene.
"I understand, Aunt Jiaojiao. Thank you. But I don't want to go anywhere right now. Please go out first and let me be alone for a while."
Chen Jiaojiao refused to leave, "Why are you so stubborn? You don't listen to the advice of those who have been through it. The worst thing after a breakup is being alone."
"Being alone, you immerse yourself in a fantasy 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 order male escorts, Auntie will accompany you out for a walk. It will help to distract you and make you feel much better. Come on."
Chen Jiaojiao's kind intentions were so obvious 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. When a woman is in a bad mood, she either orders male escorts or goes shopping. That's guaranteed to lift her spirits."
"Let's go, let's go. Auntie will give you two bags. Pick whatever you like, regardless of the price. I must cheer you up today."
The two went to the mall, filled with high-end boutiques. Chen Jiaojiao excitedly pulled her into a world-renowned bag store.
The sales assistant enthusiastically introduced them to the products. Chen Jiaojiao was enjoying herself, but Tian Tian's attention was caught by a child.
The little boy was about one or two years old, walking unsteadily. He was fair and tender, and incredibly cute.
He was dressed head to toe in designer brands. Tian Tian recognized them; her own brother had worn similar items, totaling over five hundred thousand yuan.
She hadn't thought much of it before, but now she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
The joys and sorrows of humanity were truly not interlinked.
Similarly, some children, like Dou Bao, would be overjoyed with a five-yuan toy as if it were a festival, let alone houses and cars.
In his world, these were completely out of reach.
Yet, some people were born into a life of luxury.
Chen Jiaojiao chose a bag and asked her what she thought, but Tian Tian was distracted.
"Aunt Jiaojiao, do you know how Dou Bao is doing?"