"But I always thought you were a smart person, I didn't expect..."
"However, this incident also made me understand a principle: everyone is fair in love. Although your family is rich and powerful, you can't have everything you want just because you want it."
Tiantian said, "That's right. Thinking about it this way, do you feel more balanced?"
Wushuang said again, "Not 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 could understand you by empathy?"
"I'm sorry, no matter how I put it, I 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 it's my fault if I don't forgive you. That's emotional blackmail. Get up."
"Hearing you say that, Chen Dongyang doesn't seem like a smart person either. He can't even handle such a small matter. Are you sure you want to sacrifice so much for him?"
Tiantian 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 heartache for her.
"Actually, I don't really understand you. Why don't you look for the many rich and powerful good men around you, and instead, you've fallen 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 average. Plus, there are those two burdens. Why don't you try interacting with others?"
Tiantian sighed, "It's just that I don't feel anything for them. Deep-rooted prejudice, I have no interest in those people, otherwise, I would have been in a relationship long ago. Forget it, let's just 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, holding hands as they came out of the room. Chen Dongyang was eating dumplings.
When his gaze fell upon them, he noticed Wushuang looking at him meaningfully and sheepishly put down his chopsticks.
"Aunt cooked three portions. Let's eat together."
Wushuang was a little displeased with Chen Dongyang, but she couldn't say much in front of his parents.
The three of them sat together, each with their own thoughts, chatted for a while, and after finishing the dumplings, Wushuang said not to leave tonight.
"It's too late. Stay here for the night, and I'll leave with you tomorrow."
Chen Dongyang had been very busy lately, and Meng Kai's wedding had taken a lot of effort. He still had to drive for several hours to get back, so Tiantian felt sorry for him, and staying the night was fine.
She readily agreed, but Chen Dongyang was somewhat unwilling.
He hadn't been able to be with Tiantian for the whole day yesterday, and now they had to be separated again.
After dealing with the elder's matters, he had to return to Tongcheng. He already didn't have much time with Tiantian, so how could this keep happening?
It was evident that he had something to say to Tiantian, 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 of them 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 Tiantian well. If Zeng Hui ever points at her and scolds her 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 first. The toothbrushes and towels are in the second drawer. Take them yourself if you use them."
After she left, Tiantian took the initiative to hug Chen Dongyang and looked up at him, acting cute.
"I'm sorry. We can't stay together tonight."
Chen Dongyang poked her nose, "How dare I let you say sorry? If your best friend hears it, she'll kill me. I'm the one who wronged you."
It must be said, being supported by a friend felt quite good.
Tiantian quickly put aside their little spat and asked Chen Dongyang with a smile.
"Then elaborate, where did I wrong you?"
Chen Dongyang put on a stern face and said suggestive words.
"Everywhere. I originally wanted to compensate you more in a certain area, but now I don't even have that chance."
He pecked her lips.
"The elder's project should be completed in another week. For the next week, no more incidents are allowed. Be my person around the clock, and let me properly dote on you."
Tiantian knew what he meant. They could now joke around without blushing or batting an eye.
She pinched his back.
"Chen Dongyang, I find you getting more and more wicked."
Chen Dongyang also liked Tiantian this way.
She understood everything, yet she pretended to be serious, creating a great contrast and making her particularly cute.
"I wasn't a good person to begin with. Just tell me if you like it or not."
Tiantian 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 out to break her hold, but Tiantian refused to let go.
"Who am I hugging?"
"If you're not hugging me, then who are you hugging?"
Tiantian suddenly remembered a trending term online from a while ago, "xigou" (slender dog).
Online, men with more slender physiques were collectively called "xigou."
"I'm hugging a 'xigou,' definitely not you."
"Xigou?" Chen Dongyang didn't understand.
He cupped her chin, making her look up.
"Are you indirectly scolding me? What do you mean?"
Tiantian laughed, "You're so old-fashioned, don't you surf the internet? You don't even know this word."
"Do you think I'm as leisurely as you are every day? Hurry up and tell me, are you scolding me?"
Tiantian grinned mischievously and showed him her phone.
"Look, that's what it means."
Chen Dongyang understood after watching the video and frowned in dissatisfaction.
"That's too damaging to my self-esteem. I try my best every day, and this is how I'm evaluated. Jiang Jingtiantian, you're so heartless. It seems I have to teach you a lesson today."
Saying that, he placed the phone on the washbasin, grabbed Tiantian, and flipped her over. Tiantian, startled, quickly reprimanded him.
"Are you crazy? This is at someone else's house, and Wushuang's parents are outside. Aren't you ashamed?"
Chen Dongyang retorted righteously, "Precisely because I have self-respect that I need to win back my dignity. Let me try again, let's see who is the 'xigou' between us."
"Chen Dongyang!"
He acted as if he hadn't heard her, lowered his head, and burrowed into her hair, his hands also becoming restless.
Terrified, Tiantian quickly begged for mercy.
"Okay, okay, I was wrong. I'll never call you a 'xigou' again. I was just kidding!"
"Hmm. I'm not a 'xigou,' so what do you call me?"
"You are, you are..."
Chen Dongyang threatened 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 very satisfied! Chen Dongyang, you are a warrior, aren't you satisfied with a warrior?"