Tang Zhong actually hadn't fallen asleep, he had long realized what Jiang Weiwei needed, so he made a sanitary pad out of tissues, a skill he'd picked up from a female colleague, thinking he would never use it in his life. Turns out, he actually needed it this time.
Indeed, having many skills certainly doesn't hurt!
At this moment, Jiang Weiwei was even more conflicted, to use or not to use.
She thought about using it while Tang Zhong was asleep, then stealthily going to use it.
But when would this guy fall asleep? It was almost leaking out.
Jiang Weiwei kept glancing sideways at Tang Zhong, and at this moment as she observed his side profile, she actually thought he looked quite handsome.
"This guy's side profile is quite attractive indeed!"
Then she watched Tang Zhong's breathing, which became calm after people fall asleep. All she had to do was watch his breathing.
Soon, Jiang Weiwei noticed Tang Zhong's breathing even out.
Was he asleep?
Jiang Weiwei couldn't hold back any longer, she whispered, "Hey, construction worker…"
"Hey, hey!"
She called out a few times, but there was no response from Tang Zhong.
Was he really asleep?
Jiang Weiwei thought to herself. Her stomach started to hurt; she couldn't bear it anymore. She carefully got up from the bed, tiptoed toward the bathroom, and with every step, she didn't forget to look back at Tang Zhong, afraid that he would wake up.
After making sure everything was really fine, she hurriedly padded the tissue and finally breathed a sigh of relief. The stone hanging in her heart finally fell.
But actually, Tang Zhong hadn't fallen asleep at all. He had seen every move Jiang Weiwei made, but since the bathroom had a glass cover, he couldn't see what happened inside. However, the thought of Jiang Weiwei's actions made him want to laugh, very much so!
Feeling that Jiang Weiwei was about to come out, he quickly resumed his previous posture.
Jiang Weiwei came out and lay down on the bed directly. This time, she could finally rest easy—the night was already deep and they had to work tomorrow. If they didn't sleep now, there would be no energy left for tomorrow.
Looking at Tang Zhong beside her, Jiang Weiwei felt he wasn't so bad. Maybe nothing would happen during the night.
Time to sleep!
Just as her eyelids were about to close.
At that moment, a noise came, not from their room.
The inn's sound insulation was poor; if one was quiet, they could hear the neighbors, and the sound now came from next door.
"Creak... creak, ah!"
"Ah!"
Tang Zhong took a sharp breath, knowing exactly what that noise meant!
Jiang Weiwei understood as well, and her face instantly turned red.
Both didn't want to listen, but they couldn't help it; the surroundings were too quiet, every little noise could be heard.
Next door, the sounds grew louder, the moans getting faster.
Soon after, the sounds stopped altogether.
Tang Zhong couldn't help but scoff; from start to finish, it hadn't even been three minutes.
Jiang Weiwei felt the same; she heard people often needed at least half an hour for that kind of thing, her face clearly showing her disdain.
But for some reason, they both instinctively looked at each other, initially thinking nothing had happened. But then, as Tang Zhong met Jiang Weiwei's gaze, and she was just looking at him too.
The two of them made direct eye contact.
At that instant, Jiang Weiwei's face turned beet red, and she hadn't anticipated Tang Zhong was awake, her mind was a total mess now.
"He... he wasn't asleep, then he must know about what I did in the bathroom! That…" Jiang Weiwei suddenly felt confused.
Tang Zhong didn't really mind; he hadn't seen anything anyway, so he thought he'd just sleep it off.
Seeing Tang Zhong seemingly unaffected and closing his eyes to sleep, Jiang Weiwei's mind was scratching like a cat, terribly unsettled. In one day, she had been seen three times by a man; if this got out, where would her reputation be!
"Ah, why is this happening!" Jiang Weiwei screamed inwardly.
Her mind was in disarray, and her body followed suit, rolling over in the bed.
But then the small bed made a loud creaking noise.
Jiang Weiwei immediately dared not move, her only thought was to await the dawn and then leave this place.
But just then, voices came from next door.
"You good-for-nothing, another three minutes? What's the use of you? Did you hear that? The creak from next door was so strong and vigorous; if only you were at least half as good as him." The woman's voice came first!
"If he's so great, why don't you go find him? Really!" the man retorted directly.
"Oh, I'm just criticizing you a little, and you talk back to me like that, it's clearly because you're incapable!"
"I'm incapable? Find someone who is then!"
The neighbors started arguing.
Jiang Weiwei and Tang Zhong were left utterly speechless.
Neither of them slept, just lay there staring at the ceiling all night.
As the firewood fiercely burned and crackled away.
But at some point, both of them fell deep into sleep.
It was unclear when it happened, but they had already crossed the central line and were now in each other's arms.
The next day, as the first rays of light shone through the window,
the two were entwined together.
Feeling somewhat warm, Jiang Weiwei opened her eyes and was shocked to see a pair of eyes, a nose, and lips staring back at her for several seconds before she realized she was looking at Tang Zhong's face.
"Ah!" Jiang Weiwei exclaimed.
Only then did Tang Zhong wake up groggily, just in time to see Jiang Weiwei's face.
He then noticed their posture and realized what had happened, last night, the two of them had actually slept embraced.
"You… you didn't do anything to me, did you?" Jiang Weiwei said anxiously as she quickly checked herself.
"I was more worried you might do something to me," Tang Zhong replied.
Humph!
The two decided to ignore each other.
It was dawn.
Jiang Weiwei could leave now, and even though she had no money, she could still call her girlfriends and she took out an iPhone 6 to make a call!
"Hey, Xiaoxiao, hurry and send me ten thousand, fast, right now!" Jiang Weiwei commanded.
A lazy voice came from the other end of the phone, "Oh my, my dear, calling early in the morning to ask for money, okay, I'll send it right over!"
"Good, I'm waiting!", Jiang Weiwei said, then hung up the phone.
Soon, her phone indicated a bank transfer of 10000!
Then looking at Tang Zhong, Jiang Weiwei felt a headache coming on, she had actually slept with a man for a night, if word got out… the consequences would be unimaginable!
"You… I hope you can forget what happened last night!" Jiang Weiwei told Tang Zhong.
"Why should I forget it? Plus, it's the first time I've seen such big breasts, how could I possibly forget!" Tang Zhong spoke bluntly.
Instantly, Jiang Weiwei's face went red with embarrassment, this man really was the kind to point out the most awkward things.
"No, you have to forget it! I'll give you five thousand!"
Jiang Weiwei knew her own identity, but she didn't know Tang Zhong's identity or what kind of person he was. If he found out who she really was, who knows what kind of mess it could create. If he used it to blackmail her, then her dignity would be completely gone.
Just then, Tang Zhong said, "I'll forget yesterday's event. Remember to give me the five thousand though!"
Right now, what Tang Zhong needed was money.
Without money, he couldn't survive in Jianghai City, and this five thousand would be just enough for him to find Jiang Weiwei and call off their marriage.
Jiang Weiwei paused, surprised at how quickly the man had compromised, but this only strengthened her belief: laborers really eyes shine when they see money, mention money and they forget everything.
"Alright, I'll give you the money in a bit, what's your card number? I'll transfer it directly to you," she said.
"I don't know my card number. If I did, I wouldn't need your money," Tang Zhong answered. Over the years, he had saved all his earnings in his account, yet he never carried that card or knew the account number.
Jiang Weiwei paused, replying skeptically, "You must be kidding, a laborer like you, how much money could you possibly have?"
"Let me think, three years ago it was twelve billion, it should have doubled by now!" Tang Zhong began to recall.
"Twelve billion..." Jiang Weiwei sighed in frustration. This laborer can't even brag properly. If a laborer had twelve hundred thousand, that would already be impressive, let alone twelve billion.
"Since you don't have a card, I'll give you cash," she said.
"That would be best," Tang Zhong nodded.
"Then get up now, I'll take you to withdraw some money!"
The two quickly got ready.
They left wearing yesterday's clothes, but Jiang Weiwei was still feeling a bit of pain in her abdomen due to her period.
She held her stomach as they approached the reception desk.
There was a couple there also checking out.
The wife, seeing Jiang Weiwei come out in such a state,
immediately scolded her husband, "Look at that man, how capable he is, and look at you, not even three minutes, shameful!"
When the wife saw Tang Zhong come out, she said to her husband, "Hurry... go and learn some techniques from that young man."
Jiang Weiwei and Tang Zhong's faces turned sour, this couple must have been the ones staying next to them last night.
After leaving, they searched for an ATM.
Jiang Weiwei inserted her card and withdrew 6000.
"Here's five thousand. Forget what happened last night, okay?" she said to Tang Zhong.
"Sure," Tang Zhong accepted the money and pocketed it. With this, he could manage to live in Jianghai City until he found his fiancée, Jiang Weiwei.
"If there's nothing else…" Jiang Weiwei began, but before she could finish, Tang Zhong cut in, "I can go now, right?"
This was something Jiang Weiwei hadn't expected. Was this man a fool? Why didn't he ask for her phone number?
But before she could react, Tang Zhong had already walked away.
Jiang Weiwei glanced down at the time on her phone, her expression suddenly changed, "It's so late already, there's no way I'll have time to change clothes at home, forget it, I'm not going to work today."
Then she walked in the opposite direction from Tang Zhong, mulling over the events of the previous night. The laborer hadn't really done anything inappropriate, and besides, he wasn't bad looking, considerate too. It's a shame, I'm already engaged.
Oh! Tang Zhong, what kind of man are you really? My father insists on me marrying you, but if you don't meet my expectations, I'm definitely not going to comply.
Because I'm only marrying for true love!