Idiot, You're the One Who Doesn't Understand

By the time Shen Heng arrived, Aunt Liu had already been busy for quite a while, taking Miss Shen's temperature, applying ice packs, and looking after the dog as well.

The moment she saw someone come in, it was as though a great savior had arrived. "Oh my, this is terrible! Not only is she sick, but the dog is sick too. What are we going to do?"

Shen Heng frowned deeply. He checked on the dog first, then went inside to see Shen Xixi. She responded when called, but no matter what he did, he couldn't wake her.

He quickly made a decision, calling Fang Ke over to take the dog to the vet while he took Shen Xixi to the hospital.

He found two thick garments in the walk-in closet, bundled her up like a bear, and carried her downstairs, heading straight for the nearest hospital.

Chu Tianqing opened her eyes a little and saw a strangely familiar view. Only one thought came to mind: Oh, I'm on a boat again.

Then she felt herself swaying back and forth, drifting along the water until she reached the shore. She stepped into empty air and woke with a start.

She opened her eyes to see an unfamiliar ceiling and felt a swollen ache on the back of her hand.

Her gaze traveled around the room and landed on her dear big brother beside her, replying to messages on his phone.

"I want some water..." The moment she spoke, she startled herself. What an old witch's voice.

Shen Heng moved his phone aside and met her eyes. Only then did he realize the voice had been hers. "What did you say?"

Chu Tianqing raised the hand without the IV and mimed drinking water.

Shen Heng understood. He went out and bought a bottle of electrolyte drink, then unscrewed the cap and handed it to her.

Chu Tianqing tried to lift her head, but after rising barely two centimeters, it fell back again. No good, she was too dizzy.

Shen Heng understood again. He went around to the other side, helped her sit up, and held the drink to her lips.

Chu Tianqing drank half the bottle in one go. Her throat felt much better, and she gave Shen Heng a weak smile. "Thanks, bro."

This time, her old witch's voice had turned into a drake's rasp.

Shen Heng's temple twitched. He struggled to keep his composure. "You're welcome. You should talk less and save your strength to rest."

Chu Tianqing bit her lip, full of grief and indignation. She was sick! How could he look down on her for it?

But now that her temperature had gone down, she couldn't get back to sleep. Her eyes darted around several times before she raised a hand and gestured to Shen Heng: Where's my phone?

Shen Heng thought for a moment. "Your phone should be at home. I didn't bring it."

Chu Tianqing lay back down in disappointment. Ah, this was a little boring.

She couldn't play on her phone, so all she could do was think. Naturally, her thoughts turned to Xiao Junyi, and grief welled up inside her. She looked as though she was about to cry.

Shen Heng had been dealing with work when he suddenly heard a sob. He looked up at her in surprise. "What's wrong?"

Two lines of clear tears ran down Chu Tianqing's cheeks as she answered weakly, "I'm fine."

Shen Heng put away his phone and looked at her sternly, clearly telling her not to lie.

Chu Tianqing raised a hand and wiped her eyes, only to find she couldn't wipe the tears away. A little overwhelmed, she swallowed the bitterness in her mouth and sobbed, "Xiao Junyi and I... broke up..."

Shen Heng frowned, recalling what had happened about half a month ago. "Don't tell me you've been crying for half a month?"

He still remembered her joking tone the last time she messaged him on WeChat. He hadn't seen any sign of sadness and had thought it was just a little game between a couple.

"No. We broke up, got back together, and broke up again," Chu Tianqing said through her tears. "This time, we've really... broken up."

Shen Heng's head ached. He pulled a handkerchief from inside his jacket and wiped her tears. "You've only been dating a few days. Whether you've really broken up or not, it's not worth crying like this. All right, you're really being too hopeless."

"You don't understand." Chu Tianqing snatched the handkerchief from him and covered her eyes, questioning him in a grating, raspy voice. "Bro, you must never have liked anyone, so you don't understand how this feels."

Shen Heng gazed deeply at her, his expression complicated, and said silently to himself, Idiot, you're the one who doesn't understand.

An hour later, the IV was finished, and Chu Tianqing was much better. She could get up and walk.

Shen Heng collected her medicine and took her home.

It was already evening, and the world was bathed in orange. Chu Tianqing leaned against the car window, staring blankly outside like the heroine of a melodrama.

Shen Heng glanced at her several times, wanting to speak but hesitating. In the end, he said nothing.

When they reached the building, he helped her out of the car. Seeing another company car parked nearby, he knew Fang Ke had returned from taking the dog to the vet.

Only then did Shen Heng tell Chu Tianqing, "Rocky got sick too, but he should be all right now. Don't blame yourself too much."

Chu Tianqing's eyes widened. As she recalled everything that had happened last night, tears gradually filled her eyes. "It's my fault. I've let him down. I really deserve to die."

"All right, all right." Shen Heng thought for a moment, then put an arm around her shoulders. "It's all in the past. Rocky likes you so much; I'm sure he won't blame you."

The more he said that, the more Chu Tianqing blamed herself.

She leaned against her dear big brother, hoping to draw a little strength from him.

The two went home leaning against each other. As soon as the door opened, Fang Ke stood up. When she saw how close they were, her pupils contracted sharply.

Then she remembered that they had been brother and sister for over twenty years, and that she was reading too much into it.

As soon as Chu Tianqing entered, she smiled at Fang Ke and immediately went looking for Baogang. "Baogang, my precious baby, are you all right? Mommy's so sorry!"

Baogang was much better after taking his medicine and excitedly nuzzled back and forth in Chu Tianqing's arms.

Shen Heng glanced over, then turned to ask Fang Ke about the dog. Once she had explained everything, he saw her out. "Thanks for your hard work. Head home early."

"It was no trouble." Fang Ke eagerly asked, "President Shen, will you be staying the night? I can bring a suit and breakfast over first thing tomorrow morning."

Shen Heng hadn't thought of that, but when Fang Ke asked, he nodded. "Sorry to trouble you with the trip. See you tomorrow."

Seeing Chu Tianqing like that, he was a little worried, so he would stay and look after her for the night, and talk her through it while he was at it.

The door closed. Fang Ke walked to the elevator and stamped her foot in annoyance. Damn it, I shouldn't have said anything. I really couldn't keep my cool.

She had been too impatient. Ever since she learned that President Shen was dating that Miss Yan, every woman she saw had rubbed her the wrong way. Those feelings were already affecting her judgment.

Inside, Shen Heng took off his overcoat and suit jacket and hung them up. He walked over to Chu Tianqing and urged her, "You just got back from the hospital. Go wash your hands first, and take some of those clothes off while you're at it. Aren't you hot wearing so much?"

"Got it. I'll go change now." Chu Tianqing obediently agreed, let go of Baogang, and got up. She went to the walk-in closet and took off her thick coat.

She then washed her hands and gathered her long hair into a bun. Once she had tidied herself up, she came out of the bedroom and into the living room, only to see her dear big brother busy at the stove.

She quietly went over and watched for quite a while before asking in shock, "Bro, you actually... know how to cook?"