Chapter 37 037

Turning down the volume, Jiang Tao went to the laundry room to listen to Fang Rui's voice.

The first one was a string of screams that lasted more than ten seconds.

"What's the situation, what's the situation!"

"Nurse Jiang, don't think I'll pretend I didn't hear anything if you withdrew it!"

Jiang Tao explained the situation in a low voice before the good sisters could think too much.

Fang Rui: "Well, since grandma is here, your Plato will probably last for a while, but Boss Cao is too reliable! Seriously, Xiaotao, I'm so happy for you, whether you have money or not is another story, This sense of security is so rare, the men we two have met together can't even compare to one-tenth of the goodness of Boss Cao."

Jiang Tao looked at the foam in the washtub, and said in a low voice, "I also think he is very nice."

Fang Rui: "Hey, let's get married!"

Jiang Tao was amused: "You are taking too big a step."

It's been less than two months since we've been in love, how can we talk about marriage so quickly.

After chatting about feelings, Fang Rui reminded: "The rain this time is really scary. My parents went to the supermarket to buy a lot of things. You should go stock up too, so you can be prepared."

Just as Jiang Tao listened to this voice, Cao An's message also came: I'm going to the supermarket.

Jiang Tao: Go together?

Cao An: No, go to bed early after drying the clothes, and I will be back after shopping.

Soon, there was a sound of closing the door from the entrance.

Jiang Tao continued to wash her and grandma's underwear, wringed them out and hung them up to dry, and the fifteen-minute quick wash in the washing machine was over.

After cleaning up the water stains on the countertop and the ground, Jiang Tao turned off the light here.

She went to grandma's door and listened for a while, feeling that grandma must have fallen asleep, and then checked the time, it was half past ten.

Jiang Tao wasn't sleepy at all. She turned off the headlights in the living room, leaving only the hallway on. She leaned on the sofa, checking the local news while waiting for Cao An to come back.

The city has launched a flood control emergency response, and the Fuxing Road area is a key disaster avoidance area, and residents are being organized to evacuate in an orderly manner.

The more Jiang Tao watched, the more disturbed she became, her heart was beating thumping, echoing the rain slapping on the glass window.

Suddenly there was a fingerprint unlock notification sound outside, and Jiang Tao subconsciously changed from leaning to sitting, and stood up when Cao An entered the door.

"Why haven't you slept yet?" Cao An turned on the light and glanced inside, holding a big bulging shopping bag in one hand.

Jiang Tao walked over and asked in a low voice, "How is it outside?"

Cao An: "There is no water on the road here."

Jiang Tao breathed a sigh of relief. If there was a city-wide flood, it would only be worse on Fuxing Road.

Cao An walked to the kitchen with the shopping bag: "There shouldn't be a big problem, these plus my stock here are enough for us to eat for four or five days."

Jiang Tao followed behind him: "Did you call your parents and grandpa? Especially grandpa, do you want to go and have a look?"

Cao An: "I ate lunch at my grandfather's place. He is mentally prepared. The community over there is on a high terrain, so there is no need to worry about being flooded. I just talked to my parents on the phone in the supermarket, and everything is fine."

Knowing that his family has arrangements, Jiang Tao is relieved, and helps him put the things in the shopping bag into the refrigerator or cabinet.

"Turn off your phone, go to bed early, it's going to rain, there's no use worrying."

When we parted in front of the bedroom door, Cao An patted her head again.

The freshly washed hair is fluffy and soft, with the fresh smell of shampoo.

Jiang Tao had the illusion of being treated as a child by him, so she hummed vaguely and entered the second bedroom next to her.

The sound-proof glass reduces the noise of the rainstorm, which is very helpful for sleeping.

Jiang Tao slept until six o'clock in the morning, opened her eyes and faced the strange room, and was in a daze for a while before remembering what happened last night.

She walked to the bay window and opened the curtains.

It was still raining outside, but it had turned into a light rain, and the Emerald Lake opposite was misty and rainy.

There was a layer of water on the road by the lake, and a layer of water floated in the community below. Some residents passed by with umbrellas, and half of their calves were submerged.

Jiang Tao's heart sank.

Someone turned on the TV. It was the local TV station's news broadcast. Jiang Tao quickly changed his clothes, casually combed his hair and went to the living room.

Cao An and grandma sat side by side on the sofa. Grandma stared intently at the TV with her brows furrowed. Cao An and Jiang Tao looked at each other and signaled her to watch TV.

Jiang Tao stood beside the coffee table.

The live broadcast status was displayed on the screen, and the outdoor reporter was walking in the middle of an old community wearing an orange life jacket.

Jiang Tao recognized her neighborhood at a glance.

The water level in the community was as high as the reporter's crotch. She walked outside the kitchen of a family. The camera showed that the house had also entered water. The sofa cushions were completely submerged, and various daily necessities and sundries were floating in the water in a mess.

As soon as the camera turns, disaster relief workers are operating drainage vehicles to drain water.

In case the situation still happened, Jiang Tao felt uncomfortable, but couldn't show it, for fear of adding pressure to grandma.

Grandma sighed: "Let's just drown. We made preparations last night. Fortunately, Xiao Cao urged us to move out, which saved a lot of trouble."

Cao An turned off the TV, and said to the grandmother: "Now there is water over there, we can't do anything in the past, you and Xiaotao will continue to live with me, and we will talk about it when the house is completely dry."

Grandma didn't try to be brave, she stood up and said, "The porridge is ready, I'll serve it out first, and then fry the egg pancakes."

Cao An asked Jiang Tao: "Do you still have to go to work?"

Jiang Tao nodded, medical care is different from ordinary occupations, you can't ask for leave casually, some work can be delayed, and patients can't live without nurses.

"I'm going to wash my face first."

"Go, I'll check the road conditions near the hospital."

After breakfast, grandma stayed at home, and Cao An sent Jiang Tao to work.

The road conditions in the new urban area are good, even if there is water on the road, it will not affect the passage of off-road vehicles.

The closer to the old city, the more severe the water accumulation. Vehicles carefully detoured, and pedestrians had to roll up their trouser legs to wade through the deep water. The torrential rain that lasted for a day and night still affected the citizens of the whole city.

The water on the hospital side is deeper, and the traffic is blocked all the way.

Cao An stopped on the side of the road, got out of the car to have a look, walked around to Jiang Tao's side, opened the door of the co-pilot and said, "I'll carry you over there, there is water in front, and there is a section of water level that can reach your knees."

Jiang Tao saw his feet soaked in the water, the water covered his ankles.

In case of this situation, both of them were wearing shorts. Jiang Tao thought, since he was going to carry him through the deep water, what would it matter if he carried it a little earlier.

She leaned out the car door, Cao An gave her the umbrella in his hand, turned around, and bent down.

Jiang Tao held his big black umbrella in one hand, and climbed over in an inconvenient position, maybe the position was too low, Cao An stood up straight and weighed her up.

His chest brushed against his broad and strong back, and after a stop, it was completely firm, and the bend of his leg was also grasped by his warm hands, Jiang Tao felt uncomfortable for a while.

Cao An didn't seem to notice or care about these trivial things, he bypassed the car and stepped onto the pedestrian area on the side of the road, striding forward.

Jiang Tao focused on covering the two of them from the rain.

In the distance, there were also men crossing the road with women on their backs, but none of them seemed as easy as Cao An.

"At home, are you worried?" After walking for a while, Cao An took the initiative to chat.

Jiang Tao's eyes darkened: "I'm fine, I'm just afraid that grandma will feel uncomfortable."

She has been studying and working alone in Beijing for six years, and she is used to facing some problems alone.Jiang Tao is not afraid of suffering, but she is afraid of seeing her grandmother suffering.

Jiang Tao once overheard two young mothers chatting, saying that they didn't take it seriously when they got a minor ailment like a cold, but when they saw their child with a runny nose and cough, they felt extremely panicked.

For Jiang Tao, grandma also exists in this way. She would rather bear double the hard work than grandma bear a little bit.

Cao An: "I think grandma is quite open-minded, but you haven't let go of your brows very early in the morning."

Jiang Tao was stunned, is it so obvious, she didn't feel it herself.

Cao An: "Actually, there's nothing to worry about. The worst result is that the house is uninhabitable and needs to be redecorated. It's like that kind of house that has only been renovated for two or three years. It's even worse when encountering such a thing. Your house has been around for a long time., It’s not a pity to dismantle and reinstall it. With a little money, grandma can live comfortably. The old man is just used to being frugal, and if she really gave her a new house, she must be happy in her heart.”

Infected by his relaxed tone, Jiang Tao was not so troubled.

To be honest, the house is really dilapidated, and there are cracks in the wall skin in many places, all of which were blocked by grandma with decorations.

My aunt and uncle have mentioned several times that they want to help the house redecorate, including after Jiang Tao made money. Grandma is reluctant to part with the money and refuses to say anything.

Now that the house is flooded, the little old lady has to agree if she doesn't agree.

The boyfriend is a professional, Jiang Tao asked him: "How much do you think it will cost to redecorate our house?"

Cao An smiled: "It depends on your budget. There is no ceiling for decoration. If you give me 100 million, I can spend it for you."

Jiang Tao snorted, "It's not worth 100 million if you sell me."

Cao An: "I'm afraid that if someone is willing to pay, you will go back on your word."

The topic turned to an ambiguous direction, Jiang Tao snapped back: "I only have 150,000, is it enough?"

Because he had no money, at most he only considered how much down payment he would need to save to buy a house, and before the decoration step, Jiang Tao really had no idea about the decoration expenses.

In addition, her boyfriend is too rich, so there is nothing embarrassing about Jiang Tao's poor savings. After all, adding two zeros to her will not catch up with Cao An.

Just like in high school, the tenth place may have the intention to catch up with the first place, but the bottom few will not have that aggressiveness, nor will they be ashamed in front of the top students, and they have already laid down.

Cao An: "I saved it myself? Or does it include grandma's savings?"

Jiang Tao: "My own. Grandma doesn't have much money, and I don't want to touch her pension."

Cao An: "Then you are very good. No matter how many college students graduated six or seven years ago, they may not be able to save so much. You have only graduated for two years."

Jiang Tao: "It's been three years. I graduated at twenty-one. It's been three years now."

Cao An: "That's amazing."

Jiang Tao: "Continue to talk about decoration."

While speaking, the two of them had already reached the deep water area.

After this paragraph, Cao An continued: "How about the style of my house? The style is the same. Wall paint, background wall, and floor tiles choose the colors you like, including the furniture style. I think grandma likes it very much. In addition, you can add someConvenient design for the elderly."

Jiang Tao: "Will it be expensive?"

Cao An: "Fortunately, I'll find someone to help you. The full cost price, 50,000 yuan can cover the whole house, and you can move in with your bags."

Jiang Tao was shocked by the price: "It's so cheap? You don't intend to help me pay part of it?"

Cao An: "Thinking too much, our relationship hasn't progressed to that point yet."

Jiang Tao's face became hot, and he always felt that his words were somewhat ambiguous.

"Of course, if you want to call the future relationship in advance, you don't need to pay a penny. My card is yours to use."

Cao An stopped and turned to look at her.

He leaned to the right, Jiang Tao immediately leaned on his left shoulder, thumped him with his empty hand, and said sullenly: "No need."

Cao An guessed that she would say that, and walked on.

The pattering rain kept falling, and the cool temperature quickly took away Jiang Tao's heat. She asked him again: "Is fifty thousand really enough?"

Cao An: "Well, our family has long-term cooperative building materials and furniture dealers, and you can choose the decoration master."

Jiang Tao whispered: "The money I save is all your favor."

Cao An: "If you don't help me with anything, what kind of boyfriend is he? If you insist on calculating it clearly, I will pay for the manpower cost of memorizing you later."

Jiang Tao smiled.

There is also stagnant water everywhere in the hospital, but the side near the outpatient hall and inpatient hall is much cleaner.

Cao An carried Jiang Tao all the way into the inpatient hall before letting her go.

Because of those ambiguous words just now, Jiang Tao didn't dare to look at him.

Cao An: "Go to work well. Grandma has me over there. We will discuss the details of the renovation in the evening. If the water can be drained in the afternoon, I will go and have a look."

Jiang Tao nodded: "I'm going in, you go back."

Upstairs, thinking of those jokes while changing work clothes, Jiang Tao gave Cao An a ten yuan "rickshaw driver" red envelope.

Two minutes later, Cao An sent a screenshot, three bank cards placed together.

Jiang Tao: ...

Cao An: My "driver" service is worth ten yuan with you. The emotional feedback you give me during the service is equivalent to all my deposits. The permission has been opened and can be used at any time.

Jiang Tao couldn't help laughing, and deliberately asked: "Then I'll take all your savings today, and I'll ask you for an emotional feedback fee tomorrow, what should you do?"

Cao An: Get the car tomorrow, the house the day after tomorrow, and another set the day after tomorrow.

Jiang Tao: The day after tomorrow?

Cao An: Promise with your body?

Jiang Tao's cheeks burst into flames.

The door of the dressing room was suddenly pushed open, and Jiang Tao hurriedly put away her phone.

It was my colleague Li Wenjing who came in. Seeing Jiang Tao hiding her phone in a panic and her face flushed, Li Wenjing smiled ambiguously: "According to my experience, you were just watching Xiao Huang Wen, right?"

Jiang Tao: "No."

Li Wenjing: "Could it be pornography?"

Jiang Tao: ...

Li Wenjing: "Don't worry, I know you are chatting with Boss Cao. I was just behind you and saw him carrying you! Ah, I am also a nurse, why is no one carrying me to work!"

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, the rain stopped completely. Jiang Tao took time to look at her mobile phone and found that Cao An had sent a short video of her home, and half of the stagnant water had been drained.

Cao An: My grandmother and I took the keys and moved some things over there.

Jiang Tao: Sorry to trouble you.

Cao An: I'm fine. I have some bad news about your family.

Jiang Tao's heart tightened: What bad news?

Cao An: Your house has a lot of cracks in the walls and floors. After soaking in water, it will definitely become moldy and must be redecorated.

On the contrary, Jiang Tao was relieved. After all, she had guessed the result this morning, and she thought that something else had happened.

Cao An: Before the decoration is completed, you can live with me. Grandma takes care of the meals, and you take care of the laundry. With your help, it is more comfortable than living alone.

Jiang Tao knew that he just said that so that she would not have to bear the burden.

He had already taken care of it last night, plus he had to ask him to help with the renovation of the house, so Jiang Tao wouldn't go into the corner again.

As Cao An said, the two are in a relationship. If Cao An encountered this kind of thing, she would help if possible.

Jiang Tao: Have you told grandma?

Cao An: She said it was all up to your arrangements, but I don't think you would be cruel enough to let grandma stay in a hotel.

Jiang Tao smiled, although she will definitely live in Cao An's place, but she doesn't want him to be too sure: if it is really renovated, my aunt will probably pick up grandma to live with them for a while, and I can't go there if I have to go to work, but evenIf you don't live in a hotel, you can also go to Fang Rui's house to squeeze with her.

Cao An: I believe grandma's arrangement, you will definitely not go to Fang Rui's house.

Jiang Tao: Why not?We are all right, she welcomes me more than you.

Cao An: That was in the past, now she has a boyfriend, she could spend a few days with her boyfriend, but you go, she has to go home every night to take care of your mood, she doesn't mind, you are ashamed to be themlight bulb?

Jiang Tao lied: They haven't reached that point yet.

Cao An: You are more innocent than I imagined. I only saw them once at the dinner party last time, and you can see what should be seen.

Jiang Tao inexplicably felt embarrassed to be exposed by him face to face, and became angry from embarrassment, and continued to confront him: Even so, I can stay in the hotel by myself.

Cao An: There are free and safe places to live, but you have to spend money to stay in a hotel. You don’t think grandma won’t feel bad for spending your own salary, do you?

Jiang Tao was completely defeated.

Cao An: Therefore, based on analysis from various angles, it is most suitable for you to live here.

Jiang Tao remained silent.

Cao An: If you are worried about certain aspects, I can write a letter of guarantee.

Jiang Tao: Besides, I blocked you!

Cao An: Okay, I'll continue packing, see you tonight.

Thinking that he was soaking in the water to pack things for her and grandma, Jiang Tao forgave him for his "dishonesty" just now.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Cao An came to pick up his girlfriend from get off work on time.

Recently, especially today, the two chatted on WeChat obviously more than before, and the content became more ambiguous. However, after meeting, Cao An's fierce and cold demeanor naturally hid the dishonesty, and Jiang Tao cautiously avoided it.With his tacit cooperation on those topics, it can be treated as nothing happened.

"By the way, my aunt called grandma in the afternoon and said they would come over tomorrow."

Jiang Tao nodded. My aunt is very filial to her grandma. The house here is flooded. Tomorrow is the weekend again. My aunt and uncle must come to see and help clean up.

Cao An: "They arrive in the morning, I'll let them meet grandma at my place, is it alright?"

Jiang Tao lowered her eyes: "As long as you don't find it troublesome, I have nothing to do with you."

Cao An: "I'm afraid that you haven't planned to introduce me to my aunt yet. Last night you lied to my aunt about the hotel I stayed at."

Jiang Tao: ...

Why does she feel that this man is deliberately trying to settle accounts with her last night?

She glanced over quietly.

Cao An looked ahead, his side face was cold and serious: "It's normal for you to have concerns about my appearance."

Jiang Tao couldn't tell whether he was serious or joking!

Just when she was in a daze, the corner of the wolf's mouth suddenly raised, finally revealing its sinister and cunning side.

Jiang Tao: ...

She looked out the window angrily.

Cao An held the steering wheel with one hand and turned on the car stereo with the other.

The road outside the car still has the embarrassment after the heavy rain, but a relaxed and cheerful melody sounded in the car, catering to the happy mood of the male owner.