Chapter 132: Chapter 132

Mr. Meng wasn’t pretending; he really started to shed tears.

In the Meng Family, Meng Cheng’an was the only beloved grandson, who unfortunately didn’t get to enjoy any comfort and suffered with him for over ten years.

Recalling those hard times, Mr. Meng couldn’t help but blame himself.

Meng Cheng’an frowned deeply, unable to find words.

Beside him, Tian Xiang also didn’t know what to say, as Mr. Meng was genuinely sad.

Director Lin gently coughed and said to Mr. Meng, "I’ve noticed all of Cheng’an’s efforts over these years. The conditions weren’t favorable in the past, but now those issues are gone. It’s time to return those honors to him."

Mr. Meng nodded, "Xiao Lin, you really do your work well."

Director Lin chuckled.

They casually chatted for a bit more, and then Mr. Meng finally turned to leave.

As he moved, everyone quickly followed.

Almost everyone was out the door, but Tian Xiang stood frozen, staring at the window on the side of the office, somewhat at a loss.

In reality, she wasn’t looking at the window; there was nothing special about an empty window.

It’s just that it was the spot where Lu Feng had stood.

Tian Xiang had no interest in Lu Zazha, not even wanting to see him.

But this time, she couldn’t ignore it.

Just a moment ago, when Mr. Meng had him read the program list, the label on Lu Feng’s forehead had shown signs of change.

At first, it simply became blurred, but then it started to reformulate, changing from the original "male lead of a harem story" to "antagonist 1."

Lu Zazha’s character setting had changed!!!

Transforming from the male lead to the antagonist was such a huge reversal that if it weren’t for the crowd watching around her, Tian Xiang might have jumped in surprise.

This change excited her, because it meant her own label must have changed too, freeing her from being the female lead of a harem story.

For the past few months since she returned from disaster relief, Tian Xiang had rarely paid attention to Lu Feng’s situation, only hearing occasional talk about his dating and matchmaking. They didn’t often run into each other at the factory.

He was quite popular, always surrounded by a group of girls, and Tian Xiang would avoid him whenever she saw him.

Perhaps having suffered too many losses in front of her, Lu Feng got smart and didn’t come close to her, merely casting a few glances from afar.

Even those few glances were enough to disgust Tian Xiang for half a day.

Although she hadn’t paid him any heed, Tian Xiang would check her own forehead in the mirror every few days.

Her female lead label had stubbornly remained, which was very frustrating for her.

That morning, before leaving, Tian Xiang checked again, and the words "harem story female lead" were still there.

But now, she’s unsure if her label has changed, though Lu Feng’s label definitely has.

Can Tian Xiang not be surprised? This change was so bizarre and inexplicable that she had no idea what the logic or cause could be.

Could it be that Mr. Meng’s mention of her and Meng Cheng’an being exemplary workers stripped Lu Feng of his male lead setting?

That’s quite possible, as Tian Xiang could think of no other explanation.

At this moment, someone tugged on Tian Xiang’s sleeve.

Meng Cheng’an looked at her with confusion, "What’s wrong?"

Tian Xiang turned her head, looking at the label on Meng Cheng’an’s forehead, her heart skipped a beat again.

His label had changed too; the major antagonist was gone, leaving only two small labels: impassive and obsessive.

What’s going on with him? He’s nothing now!

Tian Xiang didn’t know how to express it, but she was undoubtedly happy that he wasn’t an antagonist anymore.

Seeing Tian Xiang staring at him intently, Meng Cheng’an frowned, reaching to feel her forehead.

Tian Xiang turned her head aside, pulling him along, "I’m fine, let’s go."

With so many people watching, he’s not embarrassed at all.

The two of them followed the group and left.

Back in the publicity office, the three people who had sat back down breathed a sigh of relief.

Guo Bin asked Lu Feng, who was sitting next to him, "Were you nervous just now when talking to Mr. Meng?"

In today’s Beijing, Mr. Meng is quite a notable figure, not to mention an important person here.

Lu Feng irritably tugged at his collar, "Stop pestering!"

Guo Bin, displeased by the snap, furrowed his brow, "What’s your problem?"

Lu Feng wasn’t sure himself; he just felt as if something had suddenly sapped his strength, leaving him feeling weak and as if his energy had been drained away.

In the square, Mr. Meng was re-energized and finally about to leave.

A bunch of leaders followed to see him off. Once the car turned out of the gate and was out of sight, everyone exchanged glances, and the tension gradually eased.

Tian Xiang, eager to look in the mirror, left first.

Jiang Qin spoke a few words to Meng Cheng’an, advising him to rest more in the coming days and only return to work once he’s fully recovered.

Meng Cheng’an nodded, looking at Tian Xiang’s eager figure with some confusion.

In the internal affairs office.

Tian Xiang took out a small mirror she always carried from her bag and looked at her forehead, frozen in her seat.

It changed; the female lead label she’d worn for nearly half a year had finally changed.

She’s no longer some ridiculous harem story female lead, but a "female protagonist."

The central character or major role in a novel, whose journey of independence and self-actualization is a focal point, a popular element in online novels.

Just now I was wondering, if Lu Feng is the antagonist, then who is the protagonist?

Who would have thought, it turns out to be me!

Tian Xiang didn’t know what to say.

After striving for so long, finally, heaven turned its attention to her.

She’s no longer a mere appendage to the male lead but the central figure of this world.

Ah, at last, suffering has come to an end. She has to work hard to maintain this persona and not let anyone overshadow her.

Suddenly filled with enthusiasm, Tian Xiang gave a playful slap on the adjacent desk where Chen Yong was cracking melon seeds, "Still eating! Look at the time, hurry up and come with me to the family residences, a few handicraft groups need to settle accounts."

Chen Yong sighed, "It’s so late, and you’re still going? Aren’t you going to have dinner with Meng Cheng’an later?"

Meng Cheng’an had just come back to work a few days after being discharged from the hospital, clearly there to accompany her.

Tian Xiang: "Every minute counts, I’ll rush back afterward."

Do you really need to work so hard? Clearly, being prepped to enter the Meng Family as a granddaughter-in-law should suffice, but you insist on exhausting yourself over every job.

Grumbling internally, he nonetheless obediently followed along.

In the following days, Tian Xiang was as busy as a spinning top—shining at work, having lunch with Meng Cheng’an at noon, and even organizing performances for the upcoming commendation ceremony after work, aiming to showcase her best self.

Meng Cheng’an felt a pang of pity seeing her so occupied.

Tian Xiang: "It’s okay, it’s okay. Young people should strive and take risks. I’m brimming with energy and enthusiasm right now."

Although Meng Cheng’an had resumed work, the office dared not assign him any tasks.

Tian Xiang: "No need, no need, I prefer to handle my own affairs; I can do it."

On the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day agreed upon by both families for the gift exchange arrived.

Specifically chosen for the weekend to make it convenient for friends and relatives.

That morning, Hu Honglian woke up her daughter early, having her wear the newly tailored clothes to dress up nicely, and then set out the candies and pastries as guests were about to arrive.