Chapter 122: Chapter 122

At noon, Meng Cheng’an didn’t accompany Tian Xiang for lunch, which was the first time they hadn’t been together for lunch since they started dating.

In the past, no matter how busy Meng Cheng’an was, he would always come back, holding a lunch box and waiting for her at the cafeteria entrance.

This time, Tian Xiang even took a two-day leave, and he should really miss her.

Tian Xiang was a little confused, but she quickly thought he must really have something going on.

"Alright, remember to eat, it’s been two days since we’ve seen each other, and it seems like you’ve lost weight."

He really did lose weight.

It was just hard to notice before when they were together every day.

Meng Cheng’an smiled, "Okay."

The two walked together toward the office, and on the way, Tian Xiang mentioned her brother’s family coming home for the New Year.

Meng Cheng’an listened silently and occasionally responded.

When they parted ways, Tian Xiang said, "I’m leaving."

Meng Cheng’an stood where he was, watching her walk away until his eyes gradually turned red.

Tian Chenhui was right, if you love someone, you should bring them happiness, not put them in a difficult position.

Perhaps he really should learn to let go.

Meng Cheng’an turned around, also ready to go back to the office.

At this moment, the persona label on his forehead changed with his mood, the villain was still there, but the darkness was gone.

Tian Xiang never imagined that taking off the dark hat wasn’t about gaining but about letting go.

At noon, Tian Xiang didn’t see Meng Cheng’an in the cafeteria, nor did she see him after work in the afternoon.

Initially, she didn’t think much of it, but after not even catching a glimpse of him for the next few days, she finally realized something was off.

Tian Xiang was initially frustrated, she hadn’t even said anything, how could he just give up?

But when she got home and saw her mother’s lifeless face, Tian Xiang started to feel conflicted again.

Maybe the two of them really should maintain some distance and talk it over after this period passes?

Tian Xiang didn’t know, she was quite mixed up herself.

After parking the car at home, Tian Xiang was ready to go out to buy groceries.

In the past, Hu Honglian always bought the groceries early, but ever since she got discharged, she always stalled until someone got off work to accompany her.

The person who used to love being in a crowd, showing off, and chatting was gone.

Hu Honglian put down the sheets in her hands, "Xiangxiang, Mom will go with you."

Tian Xiang waited a moment, and soon the mother and daughter walked out arm in arm.

Halfway there, Hu Honglian asked, "You seem unhappy these past two days, is something wrong?"

Was she really showing it so clearly?

Tian Xiang gave a bitter smile, she hadn’t intended to say anything, but she felt really uncomfortable, a terrible ache.

"Mom, Meng Cheng’an disappeared, he hasn’t come to see me in days."

As she spoke, she couldn’t help it, and tears started to fall.

Seeing her daughter in distress, Hu Honglian’s heart twisted painfully too.

But to suggest that her daughter take the initiative to find him?

Though she’d put the matter out of her mind recently, it didn’t mean she agreed with the two being together.

For several days, Hu Honglian didn’t even dare to leave the house, fearing the disdainful and misunderstanding gaze of others, an impact the Meng Family brought on them.

Hu Honglian didn’t mind anything for herself, but she had sons and grandchildren.

She pitied her daughter, but she couldn’t ignore the rest of the family.

Hu Honglian couldn’t find the words, simply patting her daughter’s shoulder.

The next day was the weekend, and Tian Xiang slept in, feeling much better.

In the afternoon, she went to the theater troupe for rehearsal, and her senior brothers and sisters asked why Meng Cheng’an hadn’t come.

Tian Xiang smiled, "He’s busy today, maybe in a couple of days."

Still couldn’t rest assured!

That was a villain who had turned dark, leaving things could lead to big trouble.

Tian Xiang decided she would take the initiative to find him when she went to work the next day.

But the next day at work, as soon as she entered the factory gate, she realized there were a lot of people around, clearing snow from the road.

It wasn’t even the New Year, why start a big cleanup?

Tian Xiang was a bit confused when she was grabbed by Li Huai as soon as she walked into the office, "Tian Xiang, hurry to the second floor to find Chairman Jiang."

"Director, what’s going on?"

"Big, big news, just go quickly."

What was this all about?

Tian Xiang was confused, and at the stairway, she ran into Chen Yong, who was getting water to clean the office.

Tian Xiang asked, "What’s going on?"

Chen Yong: "I don’t know either, as soon as I came back, I was roped into cleaning. I heard someone said a big shot might be coming down."

"What does a big shot coming here have to do with us?"

Receiving a big shot was the job of the city and district officials.

Chen Yong: "Who knows, the factory’s going nuts."

Having a big cleanup in such cold weather, Chen Yong was quite annoyed too.

Chen Yong: "What about you? Come help!"

Tian Xiang: "Chairman Jiang is looking for me, maybe later."

"Alright, hurry up then."

Chen Yong carried the bucket and walked away.

Tian Xiang went to the second floor.

Surprisingly, Chairman Jiang was having a meeting early in the morning; she waited a while before seeing him.

"Tian Xiang, tidy up and go to the workers’ hospital."

The more Tian Xiang listened, the more confused she got.

Chairman Jiang sighed, "Meng Cheng’an has been sick for two days and is still lying in the hospital, go check on him, okay?"

This person, sick again...

Tian Xiang didn’t know what to say, grabbed her bag, and rushed to the hospital.

At the hospital lobby, she asked the reception for Meng Cheng’an’s room; upon hearing she was looking for him, they inquired about her basic information and then said, "Please show your work ID."

"Huh? I need a work ID?"

Visiting a patient required a work ID? This was unheard of for her.

The nurse was courteous and quickly explained, "It’s to verify your identity."

Though she didn’t understand, Tian Xiang still handed it over.

The other party confirmed the information and returned it with a smile.

"In-patient department, first floor, far left, room 101."

101, that’s quite a number.

Tian Xiang headed over, and on the bench outside the room, she spotted Director He from the Red Five Street Police Station.

Due to frequently dealing with neighborhood disputes, Tian Xiang often went to the station; Director He wasn’t seen much, but she recognized him.

Tian Xiang was puzzled, "Director He, why are you here?"

Could it be Meng Cheng’an was in trouble?

At this thought, Tian Xiang’s face turned pale.

Director He, however, grinned, "No worries, I’m here to check on Cheng’an. This kid, sick and holed up at home without saying a word, if I hadn’t gone to see him, I wouldn’t have known."

Hearing this, Tian Xiang secretly sighed in relief.

So Director He and Meng Cheng’an were just acquainted.

Tian Xiang: "I’ll go in and see him first."

"Sure, sure. Please look after him here today; the old gentleman should arrive shortly."

Tian Xiang was taken aback, "Is Meng’s grandfather coming back?"

Director He chuckled, "Yes, yes!"

Tian Xiang wanted to ask about the old gentleman’s current condition, but seeing the two police officers nearby, she held back.

Just then, the hospital room door opened, and Meng Cheng’an came out supporting himself on the wall.

Seeing him, Tian Xiang’s heart tightened, she sighed, "It’s only been a few days, how did you end up ?"