Chapter 130: Chapter 130

The dinner between the two families lasted for more than three hours.

At the end, Mr. Meng arranged for cars to send everyone back one by one.

Since Xu Jiafeng had come over, she planned to stay at her daughter’s place for two days to help arrange matters for the engagement ceremony.

The two families set the date for six days later, just around the New Year.

On the way back, Xu Jiafeng spoke quietly to her daughter, saying that Meng Cheng’an was indeed handsome and matched well with Xiangxiang.

But what was going on with his face? Had he been in a fight?

He looked like such an elegant young man, hopefully there wasn’t anything wrong with him!

Previously, everyone was dazzled by wealth, thinking that since the young ones were dating, they might as well get married. But afterwards, Xu Jiafeng began to worry again, hoping the child didn’t have any bad habits. Now that he was a young master, no one could control him.

Speaking of this, Hu Honglian felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Chenhui hit him..."

When they came over for dinner, Tian Chenhui had quietly told Hu Honglian that the injury on Meng Cheng’an’s face was from him, from that time at the hospital downstairs.

Tian Chenhui was also worried that everyone would be too concerned without knowing the truth and then he might get dragged into it, which would be awkward.

Hu Honglian was speechless, feeling both heartache and helplessness.

Xu Jiafeng breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there wasn’t anything serious.

The two cars arranged by Mr. Meng left, with Meng Cheng’an standing at the restaurant entrance, reluctant to part.

Mr. Meng patted his grandson’s shoulder, "Come on, the house at the Military and Political Institute is ready, let’s go take a look at your new home."

But just after two pats, Meng Cheng’an couldn’t stand steadily and fell directly downward.

He quickly helped support him, and a nearby guard rushed over to assist.

"AnAn, what’s wrong with you?"

Mr. Meng looked worried.

Meng Cheng’an: "It’s nothing, just a little dizzy."

"No need, a little rest will be fine."

Mr. Meng sighed, "Well, let grandpa take you home."

Tian Xiang was also quite worried about Meng Cheng’an. Towards the end of the meal, she felt something was off about him, like he was too tired and forcing himself.

However, now that Mr. Meng was there, everything should be fine under his watch.

The two cars drove directly to the alleyway outside, and then the accompanying driver and two guards sent them into the courtyard.

In the morning, the Meng Family had come over, and the news that Tian Xiang’s partner was a big official’s grandson had already spread everywhere.

Even though the Tian Family was not there, everyone kept discussing, unafraid of the cold, standing at the door chirping away.

Now that the whole family was finally back, many wanted to come over and inquire about the situation, but upon seeing the guards, they retreated.

Once the driver and guards left, people slowly gathered around to ask Hu Honglian, when the engagement ceremony would be, was it time for a wedding?

Hu Honglian regained her usual vigor, carrying herself with pride.

The kids are still young, so marriage could be discussed later; for the engagement, it would be before the New Year.

Oh, this is great, with such good in-laws, there’s no need to worry about anything.

You shouldn’t say that, they are their family, and we are our own. As long as the daughter is doing well, that’s all that matters; everything else still depends on ourselves.

Hu Honglian didn’t want to be ensnared by these people’s words.

The Meng Family’s status is too high, she needs to be more careful with her words and actions in the future, to avoid giving anyone ammunition against them.

In the afternoon, Tian Xiang returned to the factory, where there were many things to do at the end of the year, and she still had a lot of work.

Before getting off work, Li Huai found her regarding the nomination for outstanding employee from last time. He had resubmitted it for her, and it was highly likely to be approved directly without voting.

"Director, just handle it as it is, there’s no need to give me special treatment."

This afternoon, when Tian Xiang returned to work, whether at the factory or the residential complex, everyone greeted her with smiles, like smiling Buddhas, which made her really uncomfortable.

Li Huai: "You shouldn’t feel any psychological pressure. This was always something you deserved, it’s just that before...

Well, you understand."

Tian Xiang chuckled, "Alright, alright."

For the next two days, Meng Cheng’an was on leave resting, while Tian Xiang continued to shine at her unit.

The news about her and Meng Cheng’an had spread everywhere. Regardless, it had quite an impact on her work.

Now, everyone took her status as the future granddaughter-in-law of the Meng Family into account, treating her with utmost respect. Those usually arrogant elderly ladies and aunties couldn’t jump around in her presence, obediently cooperating with any matters.

Chen Yong even remarked to her, "It feels like having you do all this mediation work is a bit of talent squandered."

Tian Xiang: "You’re not happy?"

"How could that be! Now, as soon as your name is mentioned, the elderly ladies and gentlemen behave themselves."

Tian Xiang: "Well there you have it then."

After work in the afternoon, on her way home, she stopped at a grocery store to buy some biscuits and canned fruit.

Her elder brother’s family was coming back today, so she bought some goodies for the family to try.

Tian Haiyun’s family of three arrived in the afternoon, and when Tian Xiang returned, the couple had just put down their things not long ago.

It had been a year since she last saw her elder brother and sister-in-law, and Tian Xiang was delighted, even giving her little nephew a hug.

The family chatted joyfully for a bit, and then Tian Xiang was pulled into the room by Hu Honglian.

Hu Honglian pointed to the items in the basket, "This piece of pork was specially saved for me by the market director after hearing that your brother’s family was coming back, and didn’t even require a ticket. I didn’t want to accept it, but he insisted.

Also, Director Wu came to tell me this morning that there’s a vacant room in the No.2 courtyard of the neighboring alley, and during the time your brother is back, we can move in by paying a small fee to the street.

Xiangxiang, I really can’t make up my mind about these things. What do you think?"

Hu Honglian had already been very cautious over the past two days. Previously, when her daughter got in the paper or received a pennant, she could boast for days, wishing everyone knew.

Now, although she regained her usual vitality, she was much more low-key, not talking about the Meng Family matters.

But she couldn’t stop people from coming over.

A little bit of free meat, and an empty room on the street.

Tian Xiang thought for a moment, "Meat is fine. Even if it doesn’t require a ticket, you can pay for it. As for the house, I think it’s better to pass. Although it costs money, there are too many households around here in need, and people might get envious. It would have a big impact."

Hu Honglian nodded, "That’s what I think too. A bit of food is alright, but with a big thing like a house, there will surely be talk."

Although at the dining table Mr. Meng had said he would get everyone new jobs, that was private family conversation.

The house was just too obvious.

Meng Cheng’an rested at home for three days, and then returned to work.

Mr. Meng was worried about his health, so he drove him there and took the opportunity to visit the biggest factory in the city.

The day Mr. Meng returned from Beijing, the factory hurriedly cleaned up for his arrival but he didn’t come.

Today, he came for a surprise inspection without any announcement.

As soon as Tian Xiang started work, Li Huai called her aside, asking her and Meng Cheng’an to act as representatives and accompany Mr. Meng to tour the factory. Mr. Meng was already there, at the factory committee.