Chapter 112: Chapter 112

Meng Cheng’an himself hadn’t realized it yet, but recently his temper had turned sour, giving him the illusion that everyone, except Tian Xiang, was flawed or worthless.

Already disgruntled with those around him, and with Zhou Ming babbling in front of him, the irritation inside him was gradually rising, beginning to show his bitterness.

Seeing his fierce gaze, Zhou Ming felt a bit uneasy, but thinking of Tian Xiang helped him steady his nerves. He adamantly said, "You’re deliberately making things difficult for her now. Meng Cheng’an, you know the situation of your family well. If it were someone else, I wouldn’t care, but Tian Xiang is off-limits."

A chill emanated from Meng Cheng’an’s whole body. He chuckled and said, "You’re trying to control me?"

Gritting his teeth, Zhou Ming said, "To be honest, I like her too. I’ve already approached a matchmaker, and tomorrow we’re going to see a movie. Be sensible, and stop bothering her."

After speaking, Zhou Ming rode away on his bicycle.

Meng Cheng’an stood there in shock.

After a while, he chuckled lightly and said, "Zhou Ming dares to provoke the relationship between me and Xiangxiang. Very well, very well..."

Tian Xiang going to the movies with him?

Impossible. She’s dating me and wouldn’t go out with another man.

Tomorrow, she has family matters, which is why she canceled our date.

But we’ve arranged to meet in the afternoon.

She hasn’t arranged meetings behind my back, she hasn’t!!!

That night, Meng Cheng’an was sleepless.

The next day, Tian Xiang woke up late. While eating breakfast, Hu Honglian hurried her not to be late for the nine o’clock movie.

Today, Tian Weibing is also resting. Seeing Hu Honglian’s urgency, he whispers to her, "Xiangxiang isn’t really willing, so stop pushing her. If she’s a little late, it’s okay."

Tian Weibing actually doesn’t agree with forcing his daughter into a blind date, but his wife runs the household.

Hu Honglian: "Fine, I won’t say anymore."

The family didn’t agree with the arrangement with the Meng Family, but she took the initiative to be the villain, and now they’re complaining?

Tian Weibing didn’t mean that, just...

In any case, the situation made everyone feel uneasy.

Tian Xiang left the house around eight-thirty.

A thirty-minute ride to the cinema at Red Five Street Central Square was enough time, but she didn’t really want to watch this movie, so she went slowly and arrived about ten minutes late.

Zhou Ming was anxiously pacing at the entrance.

Back in the day, most people who watched movies were young couples, and everyone had gone inside except him, still standing outside.

But as long as Tian Xiang comes, waiting a while doesn’t matter.

Seeing her approaching silhouette, Zhou Ming smiled broadly, showing his white teeth, and quickly went up to help Tian Xiang with her bicycle.

"Leave the bike over there, and after the movie, we’ll come back for it."

Zhou Ming wanted to help Tian Xiang park the bike, but she took a step back saying, "Zhou Ming, let’s not watch the movie together."

Last night, Tian Xiang didn’t sleep well either. Meng Cheng’an’s pitiful gaze lingered in her mind. Considering everything, she thought it was best not to watch the movie. The two of them should just clear things up while standing outside.

Zhou Ming’s smile froze, quickly taking out the tickets from his pocket.

"I’ve already bought the tickets. Now that we’re here, let’s just go in and take a look. I picked a newly released film that’s really good."

Tian Xiang glanced at the ticket price, counted some loose bills, and handed them over.

"Sorry, I have a partner, and I’m here today because my family forced me."

"During the cadre training class, you must have heard. On the day of graduation, at the school’s entrance, my partner came to pick me up, and you saw him too. It’s him. Just that our relationship hasn’t been approved by my family yet, which led to these troubles.

But we have a strong relationship, and I’ll work on resolving the issues with my family.

Sorry for making you come here for nothing. Though we’re facing challenges, I won’t back down.

So please accept this money; I can’t watch the movie with you, and I hope you soon find someone you like."

Tian Xiang said all that in one breath, seeing Zhou Ming staring dumbfoundedly at her, not taking the money. She stuffed it into his hand and turned to leave, only to see Meng Cheng’an standing by the edge of the square.

It was too far to clearly see his expression, but she could sense he was displeased, very gloomy.

Clearly, he had witnessed her interaction with Zhou Ming.

Tian Xiang’s heart skipped a beat, feeling an ominous premonition.

But she hadn’t done anything with Zhou Ming, not even watched the movie!

Tian Xiang thought it wouldn’t matter, intending to go explain to Meng Cheng’an, but then she saw him turn around and ride off.

Throwing a temper tantrum!

Tian Xiang quickened her pace, but in a blink, Meng Cheng’an had disappeared.

This guy, he really ran off!

Tian Xiang stood by the square’s edge with her bike, thinking she might as well wait till the afternoon to talk to him at the theater.

She thought she hadn’t done anything wrong, it shouldn’t be a big deal.

Tian Xiang let out a breath and turned back to where the cinema was. Zhou Ming was gone too, obviously feeling defeated and left.

If only she had told Meng Cheng’an the truth yesterday, but he...

Tian Xiang shook her head, not wanting to dwell on it, but couldn’t shake her growing unease.

The enraged villain had a possibility of taking revenge out on Zhou Ming!

Tian Xiang racked her brain trying to recall Meng Cheng’an’s persona, and it seemed plausible!

Looking both ways, Tian Xiang found herself clueless about whether to find Meng Cheng’an or chase after Zhou Ming.

After a moment’s thought, she gritted her teeth and went to find Zhou Ming.

Meng Cheng’an’s whereabouts were unpredictable, but Zhou Ming, failing to watch a movie with her, most likely returned to the residential compound. If she hurried, she might catch him.

Then she could ask him to stay home until she finds Meng Cheng’an and calms him down.

Tian Xiang pedaled her bike quickly, but even when reaching the button factory’s residential compound, she hadn’t seen a trace of Zhou Ming.

There’s no way he went that fast!

Standing under a large tree, Tian Xiang had no idea what to do next.

Panting heavily, she rested a while, then biked over to the relocations area to check if Meng Cheng’an was home.

The Meng Family’s courtyard door was unlocked, making Tian Xiang’s heart leap with joy, thinking Meng Cheng’an had returned. But after searching everywhere inside, she found no sign of him, only Little Black pondering her from beneath the eaves.

Having raced all over and found no one, Tian Xiang felt frustrated and considered heading back. But she couldn’t shake the nagging feeling of unease.

Tian Xiang closed the courtyard door, preparing to head back and search the residential compound for Zhou Ming, her gaze swept across the ground, noticing oil stains.

The oil wasn’t typical cooking oil, appearing to be kerosene or gasoline.

A tightened feeling gripped Tian Xiang’s heart, reaching a peak in anxiety.

Her mind felt stuck, and she was terrified that Meng Cheng’an would... He wouldn’t...

Frightened to death, Tian Xiang rushed back into the yard to unleash Little Black.

"Let’s go, let’s find Meng Cheng’an."