This was indeed a question, and since she last lost 10 pounds during her hospital stay, she couldn’t seem to regain that weight no matter what she did. Until now, she had managed to gain only one pound back, weighing a mere 89 pounds in total. If it weren’t for her daily vigor and good condition, both Fan Tianyu and Pei Ziyu would have insisted on taking her to the hospital for a thorough check-up.
However, she was just that healthy, able to eat and sleep well, yet she never gained any weight.
Because of this, Yan Keke’s looks towards her had changed from the past, now carrying a hint of ’resentment.’ Of course, she would often grumble, "I gain weight no matter what I eat, even drinking water makes me fat, but you don’t gain an ounce, your very existence seems to be on purpose to upset me."
Then Mei Mengzhen was at a loss for words. No matter how she might respond, it would hurt Yan Keke’s delicate soul, so she could only bear the unfairness silently.
She certainly couldn’t afford to wound Wang Qiuhe’s soul either, so she kept her mouth shut and didn’t continue the conversation.
After dinner, they naturally went home, but the car was already full to capacity when they arrived, and it was impossible to squeeze one more person in for the return trip. Tianhua glanced at the car’s seats and shot a look at Tianyu, "Did you invite me over just to rub it in? If there’s no room, why call me over and say you’d take me home?"
Tianhua thought Tianyu had had a change of heart and decided to take her home, only to realize he had invited her over just to tease her. This guy was clearly asking for a scolding.
"Hey, how did you know? I did come just to annoy you. Since you don’t have a car, why don’t you just take the bus home, BYE."
Tianyu said nonchalantly as he got into the car and closed the door firmly behind him. It was Qi Yongwang, sitting in the passenger seat, who felt slightly embarrassed and quickly offered, "How about I get off and take the bus home instead, Brother Tianyu, and you take Sister Tianhua home?"
There was no way Tianyu would agree, "I did it on purpose to annoy her. Why should you get off? Let her go home by herself."
Tianhua didn’t intend to make Yongwang give up his seat for her either. She just patted his shoulder through the car window and said, "You just sit tight, I’ll go home on my own."
After Tianhua finished speaking, she glared at Tianyu through the passenger side window, "Wait till I buy a car, then we’ll see if I still fancy a ride in yours."
This time, Tianyu didn’t argue and just drove away, leaving Tianhua to breathe in a mouthful of exhaust fumes.
The Fan siblings often squabbled like this, but Tianhua wasn’t really upset. Of course, she still took the bus home; the distance from Nianxiang Garden to their house was indeed very far, taking over an hour by bus. A taxi ride couldn’t be done for less than 40-50 yuan, and she was too thrifty to consider it, so the bus it was. But it was indeed inconvenient, and this solidified Tianhua’s determination to buy a car.
The decision to buy a car wasn’t made just because Tianyu hadn’t given her a ride; it was July, and it was scorching hot outside. Having her own car with air conditioning meant no suffering in the summer heat, no getting drenched in the rain, and no freezing in the winter. Thinking about it this way, it did seem like a good idea.
But when it came to buying a car, Tianhua certainly wouldn’t splurge on an expensive one. After all, she only earned a fixed salary each month, and although her pay was relatively good, it was limited. It was only thanks to her lodging and meals being covered at Xiyuan, and Tianyu buying her a house, that she was able to save any money at all.
Of course, she wouldn’t need to touch her savings to buy a car. The large Red Envelope Tianyu had given her during the New Year was more than enough for a full payment on a car.
During the over an hour-long journey home, Tianhua analyzed everything clearly. By the time she arrived home, the early returners had already gone to their respective rooms, with only Tianyu sitting in the living room watching TV and waiting for her return.
In her heart, Tianhua knew that there was no real feud between the siblings, only that they never spoke kindly to each other.
When Tianyu glanced at her, Tianhua, having pondered things all the way home, shared her intentions with Tianyu, "Brother, I’m really considering buying a car this time. If you’re free, could you accompany me to have a look?"
Tianyu was initially surprised by her words, then said, "Are you serious about wanting to buy a car, or did I just rile you up? Don’t make a hasty decision about buying a car. Think about whether you’ll drive it often. You’re afraid to drive on the roads, so why get a car? There really wasn’t space today."
Tianyu gave a small explanation, not wanting Tianhua to feel displeased—after all, she was his sister.
But Tianhua replied, "How could I not know? I’ve been thinking about getting one before, and I’ve even talked to Zhenzhen about it. It’s really inconvenient without a car, and I still want to buy one."
Tianyu thought about it for a moment and then said, "If you don’t mind a second-hand car, I’ll give you mine. You’re not someone who would buy an expensive car anyway, and I’ve been thinking about getting a new one myself."
Of course, Tianyu wasn’t implying his car wasn’t fit for his status; he simply wanted a better car. Any man would love cars, and even if Tianhua hadn’t mentioned buying one, he would have planned to upgrade eventually, though perhaps a little later. Now that Tianhua had brought it up, the timing seemed perfect.
If that was the case, Tianhua thought it was a good idea. She had rarely driven before, and she would be upset if she scratched a new car, "So, how much are you thinking of charging me then?"
"Like I would take your money. Alright, we’ll go tomorrow—oh, wait, I’m busy tomorrow. Let’s do it the day after; we can go buy it together then. But, actually, that’s not right either," Tianyu pondered and added in a low voice, "With Yongwang and Qiuhe around, if I suddenly buy a car, won’t they think I’ve made a lot of money? Why don’t you wait a bit longer and buy it in September?"
"I’m only buying a car because I hate waiting for the bus in the summertime, what’s the point of getting one in September?" Tianhua had a point, though she understood Tianyu’s reasoning, "Unless you drive me to and from work every day."
"No way, I can’t get up that early," Tianyu dismissed the idea without a second thought. Not because he really couldn’t wake up, but being a personal chauffeur wasn’t necessary—it’s not like she was his girlfriend, just a sister, and she didn’t need such treatment.
Tianyu then thought of a solution, "How about this, you drive my car, and I’ll drive Zhenzhen’s car. Zhenzhen is on holiday now and probably doesn’t have much to do. If she needs to go somewhere, I can drive her. Plus, her car has a child safety seat, which is safer for picking up and dropping off Chenchen. If it really comes down to it, she can also drive He Yiran’s car."
The siblings had a solid plan, and immediately after planning, they went to consult Mei Mengzhen’s opinion. Naturally, Mengzhen wouldn’t object; besides, the siblings were indeed considerate of her in this matter.
Mengzhen replied, "No problem, go ahead and use it. I barely drive anyway, and I’m usually with Brother Tianyu. The car would just be sitting there otherwise, and there’s no chance I would ever need a car and not have one."