Chapter 105: Chapter 105

This time was to pick up Tian Xiang. Since the place was far, Meng Cheng’an also took the bus to come.

While waiting for the bus at the stop, Tian Xiang said, "It’s going to take more than forty minutes to go back. You’ll be late for work this afternoon."

Meng Cheng’an: "I’ve already asked for leave from the director." There’s no need to go this afternoon.

Tian Xiang pursed her lips and smiled, whispering to him, "Haven’t seen you for ten days, you seem to have gotten more handsome."

How suddenly teasing people like that.

Meng Cheng’an’s face turned slightly red. Staring at her bright eyes and fair little face, "You too."

She has also become prettier.

Successfully making her face flush too.

Both turned their gaze elsewhere, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Oh really, they’ve held hands several times and even kissed, even if it’s only ten days, how come they’ve returned to that shy and awkward state again.

Not long after, the bus arrived.

On a weekday and as cold as it was, there weren’t many people on the bus, and there were seats available at the back.

Both sat down and settled down their things. Tian Xiang pulled out Meng Cheng’an’s watch and handed it over.

Having a watch for classes is indeed convenient; knowing the time prevents being late.

Meng Cheng’an glanced at her and reached out his hand.

Oh, starting to give orders now.

But this counts as a little romance, Tian Xiang agreed.

Meng Cheng’an’s watch had a clasp; once it’s on, it’s just a click to fasten it.

Just when she wanted to withdraw her hand, Meng Cheng’an flipped his palm and held her hand.

The familiar feel, his palm solid with slight calluses, brings a sense of security and warmth.

Her hand is small, soft, and delicate, feeling especially comfortable held in his hand.

Meng Cheng’an gave a slight squeeze, pulling over her other hand as well.

Just like that they held hands for a while, familiar feelings gradually emerging in the heart, eventually letting go.

Meng Cheng’an: "Were those students from your class just now?"

Sure enough, once they felt relaxed, he began to reckon.

Meng Cheng’an: "Which factory do they belong to?"

Tian Xiang glanced at him, "I don’t know. With classes so busy every day, I don’t have the mood to inquire about that."

That answer’s perfect.

Meng Cheng’an laughed, his palm rubbing gently over her hand.

"Only busy with studying? Have you thought about me?"

Because there were people in front, the last sentence was said very quietly, luckily Tian Xiang was staring at his handsome face, otherwise she wouldn’t have heard what he said.

Of course, she has missed him, especially when falling asleep at night.

But Tian Xiang didn’t want to say, bumped him, "What about you?"

In matters of emotion, whoever takes the initiative loses.

Meng Cheng’an whispered, "I miss you."

During the day, lost in silly thoughts, lonely at night.

Tian Xiang: "Then I miss you too."

What kind of statement is that?

Meng Cheng’an chuckled.

"By the way, were things alright while you were over there these ten days? Anything happened?"

How could nothing happen? Came across some trouble but got face-slapped by mom.

But Tian Xiang had no intention to say.

She started a relationship with Meng Cheng’an, not public yet, but unless something big happens, they wouldn’t break up.

However, his character label still sticks, besides confessing emotions beginning with "intimidating," nothing much changed afterward.

He’s still a major antagonist, with his dark side visible.

Tian Xiang dared not reveal those matters, afraid of his private retaliation.

"What could happen, just routine of eating, sleeping, and attending classes, all going well."

Meng Cheng’an didn’t press further, Tian Xiang later brought up class contents, feeling she learned a lot.

Graduating today, Tian Xiang didn’t need to return to the factory, she could go straight home.

The vehicle reached near Sanli Lane, both got off.

Arriving here, Meng Cheng’an thought it best not to go further inward, as their relationship wasn’t above board, being seen could stir gossip.

Meng Cheng’an understood, handed over things after alighting.

Seeing his face with a look of pity and loss, Tian Xiang said, "We’ll go to the park on the weekend."

Even though dating, they’ve never visited a park, but it’s too cold, not a pretty sight to wander.

Tian Xiang just completed ten days of study, granted a day off by the office, returning to the factory next Monday.

Meng Cheng’an’s eyes brightened at once.

Tian Xiang: "Eight thirty, meet at People’s Park entrance."

Meng Cheng’an: "By the bridge, I’ll wait for you there."

He wanted to see her sooner.

"Alright then." He’s quite clingy, but she likes it.

Tian Xiang carried things and left.

Meng Cheng’an only turned away after standing at the roadside for a while heading to another bus stop across the street.

At the street corner, Hu Honglian just returned from the market paused for a moment, standing motionless by the roadside.

Beside her, Pan Yuzhen curious looked forward ahead, somewhat peculiarly asked, "Xiangxiang’s mom, what’s wrong?"

Hu Honglian shook her head, "Nothing."

Both quickly went back to the courtyard.

Seeing Tian Xiang returned, Pan Yuzhen put down the groceries said a few words complimenting.

Tian Xiang was indeed good, earning Old Tian Family considerable face over the past six months at work.

Tian Xiang was organizing luggage, took out dirty clothes to wash by the sink.

Hu Honglian: "Take a rest, I’ll help you wash."

"Mom, I’ll do it myself."

Inside there are some small clothes changed these past days, still better to wash herself.

Carrying the basin, Tian Xiang quickly went out.

Hu Honglian watched her daughter’s figure disappear, sighed quietly inside.

Just now, seeing Meng Cheng’an outside left puzzling thoughts, understood upon seeing her daugther was back.

Turns out, her daughter says one thing does another, probably secretly dating behind the scenes.

Hu Honglian didn’t intend to rush matters with her daughter, needing to solve these slowly.

Next to her, Pan Yuzhen asked, "What’s wrong, isn’t Xiangxiang’s relationship going smoothly?"

Over the past half month, Hu Honglian had gone out to see several young men, naturally Pan Yuzhen knew, even helped advise, went to the school suggesting visiting her daughter, though no son-in-law found encountered annoying things.

Hu Honglian daren’t disclose her daughter’s secret dating, smiling, "Xiangxiang’s still young, take time finding."

No one washing clothes at this time, several faucets were empty, only Tian Chuying there.

Counting over half a month’s past.

Seeing her, Tian Xiang initially didn’t intend to go over, but figured why bother, after all she hadn’t done anything wrong, got no reason to avoid.

Tian Xiang went over without uttering, just minded her own business.

This sink had several faucets, neither interfered.

Tian Chuying glanced over, smiled saying, "You must be disappointed I wasn’t expelled, only demoted to cleaner."

Fought fiercely for this job, Tian Chuying privately sought management, both bribed and knelt, finally retained as unvalued factory cleaner.

Upon notice, Tian Chuying didn’t know whether to be pleased or cry.

Kept the job, didn’t leave the textile mill, yet this role entails humiliation for her.