C165 (1/2)
The sky gradually brightened. Tang Tianbao had not slept for an entire night. His bedside was filled with ash and cigarette butts. He stood up from the bed and parted the curtains. He had a sudden premonition that Yu Meng was standing in front of his house, looking up at the ceiling. Tang Tianbao stood in front of the window as he sprung out and looked down. He was disappointed. Other than a few parasol trees and a few private cars, he didn't see anything else.
Tang Tianbao disappointedly returned to his bed. He sat on it and the room was very quiet. Aside from the ticking of the clock, he could hear nothing else.
He took out his cell phone and skillfully pressed down on Yu Meng's cell phone number. However, the number had already been sold, and the number on the phone indicated that it was empty. When Tang Tianbao heard this in his heart, he didn't feel despair. At the very least, he could guess that Yu Meng was still in this city. Otherwise, how could she have sold herself off?
Tang Tianbao put on his clothes and walked into the bathroom. He turned on the light in the bathroom, and the light went on. The white light was very bright. He turned on the tap, and the sound of running water came from the bathroom. He clasped his hands together and took a handful of water. However, Tang Tianbao didn't pour it on his face as he froze. He was stupefied as his brain had been short-circuited. Clear water slowly spilled out from the cup that Tang Tianbao had created with his palms.
Tang Tianbao's mind was filled with dreams. He was a decisive person, and he would never hesitate when it came to the right things. However, this was not the case with his feelings. In terms of matters of the heart, he was indecisive, unable to make up his mind at all. He was always afraid of hurting her, but the more worried he was, the more likely he was to hurt her. The most important thing was that he did not know his own shortcomings. He would never know what the problem was. He was too lost to find an exit.
The washbasin was also filled with water. The water that spilled out flowed to his feet and Tang Tianbao woke up. He put the water in his hands into the basin and turned off the tap. He buried his face in the basin. He used clear water to stimulate his facial nerves, his forehead, and his temples. He wanted to wake himself up, but he couldn't.
After a long while, he finally lifted his head out of the water. His face and hair were covered with water droplets. The droplets dripped onto the floor tiles and onto his slippers. It was extremely cold.
Tang Tianbao panted heavily as his face was covered in droplets of water.
”What did I do wrong? Why did God do this to me? ”F * ck your mother!” Tang Tianbao fiercely slapped his palm on the water surface, causing the water droplets to scatter in all directions. He quickly threw the remaining water in the basin onto his face, one after another. The cold stimulated his nerves, but he could not clear his head.
Tang Tianbao didn't go to work today. To him, work was already meaningless. Rather than sitting in his office all day, it would be better to not do anything else. What did he go for? He wouldn't be able to see Yu Meng even if he went, and seeing her in such a state would only make him even more miserable. However, he couldn't stay at home. He couldn't let his mother, Duan Hong, see anything unusual. He was tired, but he couldn't stop.
Tang Tianbao left at seven in the morning. Duan Hong was in the kitchen making breakfast for Tang Tianbao.
”Mom, I'm not eating anymore. ”It's too late.” Tang Tianbao carried his work bag, changed his shoes, and shouted towards the kitchen. His eyes were almost unable to open, but he still had to force himself to keep them open. His eyes were bloodshot, and his head felt dizzy.
”Little Treasure, wait a moment.” Duan Hong ran out of the kitchen. Her apron was still tied around her waist and her hand was covered in oil.
”What's the matter, Mom?” Tang Tianbao had already stretched out his hand to open the anti-theft door.
Duan Hong walked up to Tang Tianbao and gave him a look, indicating that he should first close the anti-theft door.
”What's the matter, Mom? I have to go to work. Otherwise, I'll be late. ” Tang Tianbao said with an impatient expression.
”Don't you usually leave at eight?” Duan Hong asked.
”During this busy period, the company's schedule has been adjusted. Mom, if you have something to say, just say it quickly. ”
”When you get to the office, give Mom a call and tell Mom about the phone number in Yu Meng's office.” Duan Hong still hadn't forgotten what happened last night. For so long, there hadn't been any news of her dreams.
”Well, Mom, I'll remember. I'll call you when I get there. ” Tang Tianbao could only say this.
”Little Treasure, what's wrong with your eyes?” Duan Hong seemed to have noticed the writing and asked in detail.
”It's fine, maybe it's because I've been staying up all night these days and working overtime. I have to get up early again before I can become like this. It's fine. I'll be fine after I take a rest at noon. Mom, go to the kitchen and take a look.