In Tang Tianbao's subconscious, he had always felt that Yu Meng wouldn't just leave without saying goodbye. He always felt that Yu Meng wouldn't leave.
He waited, waiting, hoping, every day, and there was nothing he could do but wait. He felt that the days were getting darker, as if the cloudy weather was pressing down on him and making it hard for him to breathe.
The company's summer clothing project had already begun, and it was Li Bo who was in charge of the project. Tang Tianbao knew that this was a project with a fat head, but he was powerless. Tang Tianbao could feel that he was unnecessary. Ever since their last meeting, Xie Min had spoken less to him. She no longer thought about the importance she had placed on Tang Tianbao anymore as the company's staff were all busy now, leaving him alone with nothing to do. He was the only one who had nothing better to do, since he no longer had any practical tasks to do. This not only showed that Xie Min didn't think highly of him, it also showed that he had no bonus this month and could only take a small amount of basic salary. The company adopts the system of distribution according to work, the more the more the gains, the less the gains.
Although Tang Tianbao didn't have much work to do every day, he didn't want to go home. He spent most of his time at the company after work until the lights blossomed and the moon shined. He didn't want to go home. Although he had been physically and mentally exhausted for the past few days, he didn't want to go home. He just didn't want to see the disappointed look on his mother's face. Tang Tianbao had promised Duan Hong that he would bring Yu Meng home, but he couldn't. He simply couldn't find Yu Meng. However, Tang Tianbao was a filial son and he didn't want to see Duan Hong sad, so he could only use his work to cover it up. Ever since Tang Tianbao told Duan Hong his first white lie, he had to use another lie every day to cover up his previous lie. It was very tiring. Sometimes, even Tang Tianbao himself had forgotten the lies he had just told.
However, there was nothing he could do about it. He did not want Duan Hong to be angry, and even more so, he did not want to see her unhappy appearance.
"Why is your unit so busy?" Yu Meng is pregnant, but you know what, so you can't take a few days off from that female boss. Furthermore, Yu Meng has just recovered from a serious illness, so she will be dragged down by them sooner or later. " Duan Hong's complaint was not unreasonable, "If it really doesn't work, I'll go to your unit tomorrow and talk to your leaders. The rules and regulations are customized by humans, so they should at least embody a bit of humanity, right? "
Every time Tang Tianbao heard Duan Hong's complaints, he would feel extremely nervous. After all, lying was something that couldn't be wrapped up in paper. Once the matter was exposed, everyone would lose. Tang Tianbao knew the seriousness of the situation, so he began to bombard Duan Hong with one lie after another.
"Mom, you definitely can't go to our company. "Our company's boss is very strict. Not only will your actions not help Yu Meng, but they will also bring her more trouble." Tang Tianbao tried his best to dispel Duan Hong's thoughts. However, he could only blame it all on Xie Min. "That female boss of our company is simply a tigress. Strictly speaking, she's very powerful. Everyone in the company was afraid of her. Besides, she was busy with it herself, and she stayed up late to work. The company is in the midst of a rapid development, and everyone is the same. So, mom, you must be sent to our unit to cause trouble. I will try my best to plead with the boss to give Yu Meng a holiday. In our unit, Yu Meng can be considered as having worked overtime. Our boss has already taken care of you. "
"That won't do. Tomorrow night, tomorrow night. You dream of going home, and I'll make you good food. " Duan Hong started to panic the moment he couldn't see Yu Meng.
Tang Tianbao nodded in agreement. In fact, he knew in his heart that tomorrow night would be another night where he would put on a subtle, vivid and lifelike act.
Tang Tianbao turned around and was about to walk into the kitchen. He hadn't even eaten; his body had already starved to the point where he didn't have any strength left.
"Stop." Duan Hong suddenly said.
Tang Tian Bao turned around and asked: "What's wrong?" Is there anything else? "
"Tomorrow, contact Yu Meng and tell her to turn on her phone. I've been trying to call her these past few days, but she doesn't turn it on. And your phone, why did you shut it down? " She stared at Tang Tianbao with an extremely stern expression. She suspected that Tang Tianbao was lying to him. However, it was only suspicion. She only felt a trace of worry in her heart.
"Yes." Tang Tianbao was probably dragging his long voice to stall for time. His mind was rapidly spinning. He was thinking a lie, a lie that could hide from Duan Hong.
Finally, he came to a sudden realization and came up with a plan.
"Mom, this is the company's rule. Our unit's' female boss' recently issued a rule that we should not turn on our cell phones during working hours. Everyone should work together. This project is very urgent and critical right now. This is related to the company's development. Thus, the boss naturally would not dare to be careless. "
"What kind of lousy company is this?" You're not even allowed to use your phone? " She stared into Tang Tianbao's eyes, and once again, she started to suspect, "Little Treasure, are you lying to mom?"
"Oh, Mom, you think too much. Why would I lie to you? This is all true. " Tang Tianbao explained with a solemn expression as if he had been misunderstood.
"Are you for real?" Duan Hong asked.
"Of course it's true." He had a calm appearance, but he did not dare meet Duan Hong's gaze. He was worried that he would be seen through by those worried eyes. Tang Tianbao pretended to be very hungry as he covered his stomach with both hands, as if he was starving. It seemed that he hadn't eaten for several days.
"Mom, is there anything else to eat? I'm starving. He was so hungry that his stomach was growling and his chest was sticking to his back. Mom, you want your son to be a starving man? "Is there anything good to eat? I must eat my fill today." Tang Tian Bao's heart was already tired. He didn't want to say anything more, but he had no choice but to say a lot of useless things in front of Duan Hong. He did his best to divert Duan Hong's attention, so he continued to spout nonsense.
"Look at you, are you that hungry? There's some in the kitchen. It's hot for you. " Duan Hong glanced at Tang Tianbao and said.
"Thank you, my dear mother. "You still care about your son." Tang Tianbao said obediently. Actually, Tang Tianbao normally wouldn't say these words. Although he was very filial, he couldn't say these "pretty" words. He didn't like to say them and could only silently do things.
"Go, go, go." Duan Hong no longer bothered Tang Tianbao. Her nose suddenly felt sore and her eyes began to moisten. She felt like she was going to cry. Fortunately, at this time, Tang Tianbao had already rushed towards the kitchen. Duan Hong turned around and walked towards his bedroom. As he walked, tears flowed down his cheeks.
Duan Hong was moved by Tang Tianbao's words. She knew that Tang Tianbao was a very sensible and good child, but there was a secret hidden in her heart. She didn't know whether she should tell him or not as she didn't want to see him in pain, so she had always hesitated and didn't have the courage to tell him the truth. She knew that Tang Tianbao had been a bitter child since he was young. She did not want this child to know that he was an orphan. Although his own parents did not give him a warm home, he was not alone. It was Duan Hong and Tang Daqui who gave the child a warm home. She didn't want to break this warmth. If the truth was painful, she was willing to believe in lies. Tang Tian Bao's words still echoed in Duan Hong's mind — — "My mother …"
Although it was just one more word, its weight and quality had changed.
Duan Hong walked into her bedroom and sat on her bed. Her heart was beating rapidly. Ever since Tang Daqui had returned, her heart had been thumping wildly. She could not afford to be agitated. Whenever she became passionate, her heart would feel uncomfortable. She didn't tell this to Tang Tianbao as she didn't want him to worry about her. She knew that Tang Tianbao had been busy with his work recently. In this period of time, Tang Tianbao always left early and returned late. She knew that he had worked hard.
Tang Tianbao was truly hungry. He ran into the kitchen, picked up a steamed bun, and bit off half of it. He began to wolf down his food. He relaxed, rejoicing at his own success. Another day had finally passed, and he would talk about the situation tomorrow. There was no need to think about it any further. Just like that, he stood in front of the table and ate four buns in a row. Even though Duan Hong's steamed buns weren't big, they were all solid. Tang Tianbao felt a bit bloated as he burped twice. He then picked up the cup of soy milk from the table and gulped it down.
Unexpectedly, Duan Hong appeared again. She leaned against the kitchen door and watched her Tang Tianbao holding a cup in one hand and a chair in the other. Tang Tianbao's stomach was already visibly bulging, and through the thin T-shirt, it was especially prominent.
He took the cup from his mouth and held it in his hand. He muttered something in a low voice that sounded like he was complaining about Duan Hong, but also like he was talking to himself. He was already full of complaints, but he couldn't say it in front of his mother, Duan Hong. He could only nag at the wall behind his back. After he finished his nagging, he picked up a steamed bun from the table and stuffed it into his mouth.
"Eat slower!" Duan Hong suddenly said.
Tang Tianbao was frightened into a jump as his entire body trembled. He still felt 'guilty of being a thief'.
He put down the cup and the bun and put his hands on his chest and gasped, "Oh, Mom. Why are you suddenly standing here? "It scared me to death."
"Mom, there's one more thing."
"Aiya, mom, what's the matter?" Tang Tianbao seemed to be slightly impatient. In reality, he was mostly trying to conceal his earlier complaints. He was worried that Duan Hong would hear those words.
"Give me the number of Yu Meng's office. I'll just call her tomorrow. "
Tang Tianbao was stunned. He had nothing to say. Think of another lie? At this moment, his brain had already been short-circuited. He was at a loss on what to do, unable to come up with a single plan. He was silent, more like a mute.
Was the high-rise of his painstakingly built lie about to collapse tonight? Tang Tianbao was unwilling to accept this.