0174 Shy
Perhaps because he knew he would be going out the next day, Jiang Jifan found it difficult to fall asleep after lying down, tossing and turning several times, and Tantai Qing also dared not sleep.
After thinking it over and over, he couldn't come up with any other good ideas, so he resorted to his old trick and opened his phone to read a few historical stories to her.
At first, Jiang Jifan listened attentively, but the more he listened, the sleepier he became. He gradually closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
"To find out more, please read the next chapter..." After reading, Tantai Qing glanced in her direction and saw that she was asleep next to him.
He put down his book, leaned down and kissed her cheek, then quietly turned off the light and held her as she fell asleep.
The next day, the weather was perfect, sunny and breezy.
Because he went to bed late last night, Jiang Jifan didn't get up until noon.
"Jifan, what clothes do you want to wear today?"
"It's convenient."
Convenient? This put Tantai Qing in a bit of a dilemma.
Her usual clothing style is mostly flamboyant and bright, which doesn't seem to suit her requirements.
After searching for a while, he finally picked out a khaki trench coat that matched his own and a beige French-style dress for her.
After she changed her clothes, Tantai Qing straightened her collar and asked softly, "Do you want to put on makeup?"
She rarely showed her bare face in front of outsiders, and she always wore exquisite makeup every time she went out.
"I can't do it," Jiang Jifan said casually, sitting on the bed.
"It's okay, let me help you with your makeup."
Tantai Qing did not ignore her appearance just because she was blind.
Unbeknownst to her, he secretly learned makeup techniques, a skill he knew absolutely nothing about.
However, despite his exceptional learning ability, he has absolutely no talent when it comes to makeup, and after studying for so long, he has only learned the basics.
When he said he would do her makeup, Jiang Jifan was taken aback and asked tentatively with a hint of distrust, "You'll do my makeup?"
Tantai Qing responded, knelt down in front of her, took her hands and asked, "Is it alright?"
To be honest, Jiang Jifan couldn't imagine him applying makeup to her with a powder puff and brush, but out of curiosity, she hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.
However, the process did not go smoothly.
Because she was unfamiliar with her cosmetics, Tantai Qing was afraid of making a mistake, so she would ask her "What is this?" before picking up anything.
She frowned, telling herself to be patient, then touched the cosmetics he held in his hand and told him the names of each item.
When applying foundation, his technique was so gentle that Jiang Jifan began to doubt whether he was actually applying makeup to her.
After clumsily applying her base makeup, Tantai Qing was about to proceed with the next step when she grabbed his hand.
"That's fine."
He's so slow. If I really let him finish his entire makeup, I don't know when it would take.
Moreover, if she were to let him continue with the makeup, she wasn't sure if she would be able to "go out" in that state.
Still not trusting his skills, Jiang Jifan finally asked him to get a lipstick, and applied it a few times by feel, thus completing a simple makeup look.
Tantai Qing felt a little regretful that she hadn't been able to do her best, but she was deeply gratified to see that she had been dressed up as exquisitely and beautifully as a doll thanks to her efforts.
Li Yan was already waiting for them in the garage, and immediately went up to greet them when they came down.
He opened the car door for them to get in, but Jiang Jifan remained standing to the side, not moving for a long time.
Seeing her hesitation, Tantai Qing stayed by her side, letting her think it over carefully before deciding whether to take that step.
After standing there for a long time, preparing himself mentally, Jiang Jifan took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and groped his way into the back seat of the car.
Tantai Qing followed closely behind.
As the car drove out of the garage, he noticed that she was stiff and tense, so he deliberately started a conversation with her to try to distract her.
Jiang Jifan responded absentmindedly, his thoughts wandering, his body tense like a string on a musical instrument, as if he were going through great suffering.
Tantai Qing stared at her, his heart pounding with anxiety, not daring to relax for even a moment.
As the car entered the road, the constant honking of horns reached Jiang Jifan's ears. He suddenly clenched his fists, his heart pounding in his chest.
Seeing her suddenly close her eyes and frown, Tantai Qing's heart tightened. He immediately hugged her and whispered to comfort her, "Don't be afraid, Ji Fan. That matter is over. You are safe now..."
He gently kissed the top of her head and said softly, "I'm here. I've always been by your side. If anything happens, we'll face it together."
His psychological suggestion method seemed to be really effective. Gradually, Jiang Jifan was no longer so panicked, but he was still not in good spirits, with sweat on his forehead and pale lips.
Tantai Qing wiped her sweat, fed her a few sips of water, and was ready to have Li Yan stop the car at any time.
If she could see, she could look up and see the heartache in his eyes.
She surprisingly made it through the nearly half-hour drive, and Jiang Jifan still found it unbelievable when Li Yan told her that they had arrived.
After parking the car, Tantai Qing couldn't help but smile, feeling happy for her.
He kissed her cheek, his voice tinged with laughter: "Jifan, you're amazing. You overcame your fear."
A hint of joy welled up in Jiang Jifan's heart, but she couldn't help but wonder—could she really ride in a car like an ordinary person?
Even while eating, she was still reminiscing about the journey she had just taken, to the point that she was somewhat absent-minded.
Due to the severity of her previous injuries, despite Tantai Qing hiring the best medical team to treat her, her body inevitably underwent some changes.
For example, she used to love spicy food, but now she can only eat bland food. If she eats anything spicy, she will immediately get an upset stomach. Last time, Tantai Qing didn't know this and brought her some spicy snacks on his way home from get off work. As a result, she vomited all night after eating them, which scared him so much that he rushed her to the hospital.
Therefore, today when we went out to eat, Tantai Qing ordered only light dishes.
Because of her poor eyesight, she eats very slowly. At first, Tantai Qing tried to feed her, but she always refused. Sometimes, she would even get extremely angry when he insisted on feeding her.
Gradually, Tantai Qing also understood the reason for her anger.
She wanted him to treat her like a normal person.
"Old Qin, what are some activities after dinner?"
Qin Zilu took a cigarette from the pack, put it in his mouth, and mumbled, "Whatever you want..."
"It's been a long time since I've seen any of the Taiwanese people. Where have they all been lately?"
As if on cue, the devil appeared. From the rising smoke on Qinzi Road, one could vaguely see the figure of Tantai Qing. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that he was holding the hand of a woman.
"Isn't that right?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Cong, a friend standing beside him, turned his head and saw that Tantai Qing, whom he had mentioned had been missing for a long time, was leading a tall woman toward the entrance of the restaurant. For some reason, as they walked, the woman's shoelace suddenly came off.
But Tantai Qing immediately reacted, stopped her, and knelt down on one knee to fasten her shoelaces.
"Is this the woman?" Xu Cong turned around and asked Qin Zilu in a low voice.
Qin Zulu remained noncommittal.
The woman before him was thin and beautiful, but lacked spirit; her beauty was merely an empty shell. Xu Cong recalled their story from the rumors and felt deeply puzzled. He couldn't understand why Tantai Qing was so devoted to her.
Qin Zilu, however, did not think so. Having seen Jiang Jifan's vibrant youth during her university years, and now seeing her with all her former charm gone, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
"Taiqing!"
Tantai Qing had just stood up when he heard this, paused slightly, and looked in the direction of the voice.
The two sides approached each other.
"Taiqing, I haven't seen you for quite a few days," Xu Cong said with a smile.
Upon hearing the stranger's voice, Jiang Jifan frowned and subconsciously moved closer to Tantai Qing.
Tantai Qing glanced at her, then naturally took her hand as he replied, "I've been quite busy lately and haven't been going out much."
Since regaining consciousness, Jiang Jifan has disliked seeing people, especially strangers, mainly because her role in life has changed.
She used to be a normal person, able to run and jump, and do whatever she wanted without restraint. But now she is physically disabled, and needs to rely on others to do 90% of her life. The difference is enormous.
As they spoke, Qin Zilu glanced at her from time to time. He noticed that she didn't greet them and was quietly listening to their small talk while being led by Tantai Qing. Her eyes seemed to dodge, and she looked wooden, with none of her former brilliance.
Tantai Qing noticed his gaze, glanced at Jiang Jifan who was clinging tightly to her, and smiled as she explained to them, "She's a little shy."
The two of them naturally dared not say anything in front of him, so they smiled, nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then took their leave.
"Let's go too." Tantai Qing took her hand and led her forward.
Jiang Jifan followed slowly beside him, taking one step at a time.
Once they were a little further away, Xu Cong shook his head, muttering that he didn't understand, and sighed, "Beautiful as it is, it has no spirit at all."
Qin Zilu scoffed, saying he didn't understand, and then walked away with an air of superiority.
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