Chapter 137: Chapter 137

Why is he the male supporting character?

I’m already the main female lead, Meng Cheng’an is the person I set my eyes on, we’ve gotten engaged, and we’re going to get married. He’s definitely the male lead, right? How can he be the supporting character? And there’s a number attached.

Just thinking about those supporting female characters 1, 2, 4, and 6 who were chasing after Lu Feng earlier makes Tian Xiang’s head hurt.

Could it be that there will be male supporting characters 2, 3, and 4 showing up around me later?

If that happens, wouldn’t I become just like Lu Zazha, turning into a heartbreaker?

Just the thought of that possibility gave Tian Xiang a shiver.

Meng Cheng’an looked down and asked her, "What’s going on?"

Tian Xiang pinched his chin, "Nothing, don’t worry. You’re so handsome, in my heart you’ll always be number one."

At dinner, when Mr. Meng heard that his treasured grandson was going back with him, he was so delighted he even had two drinks.

"Xiangxiang, I’ve arranged for you to go to Drama College, come along with me, keep this old man company."

Not just Meng Cheng’an reluctant, Mr. Meng is also quite unwilling to part with his granddaughter-in-law.

The young lady is smart and capable, crucially, she can manage his grandson; whatever she says, he listens.

Tian Xiang: "Later, let’s consider the situation around next year’s second half."

Tian Xiang definitely won’t tell Mr. Meng about the college entrance exam issues; he holds too high of a status and position. If he knew, it might influence the future.

Mr. Meng doesn’t know what situation Tian Xiang is waiting for, he only assumes she doesn’t want to leave her family.

That’s fine, let’s wait a bit more; both kids are young, getting married a couple of years later is also okay.

After dinner, Tian Xiang prepared to go home, Meng Cheng’an carried New Year’s gifts and accompanied her.

If Meng Cheng’an doesn’t return to Beijing, he will definitely come to pay respects during the New Year.

Now that he’s leaving, these things have to be delivered early.

Hu Honglian saw Meng Cheng’an bringing so many gifts over and was somewhat confused. Knowing he was headed to Beijing, she didn’t think much of it. It’s rare for the family to gather, they surely have to spend it together!

Later, after people left, Tian Xiang took the initiative to bring up Meng Cheng’an staying in Beijing for university. Hu Honglian asked her daughter, "What about you?"

Actually, Hu Honglian hopes her daughter will accompany him.

Going to university, what a wonderful thing.

Moreover, with two young people together, it’s good for their relationship.

"Mom, I still want to spend time with you; let’s talk about it later."

Hu Honglian was sweetly comforted by her daughter.

"You’ve accompanied me for all these years, that’s enough. Now you need to consider yourself more."

"Mom, alright, I’m keeping an eye on it, don’t worry."

Fine, her daughter is determined, she can’t manage her now.

The next day, Tian Xiang didn’t go to work in the morning, Tian Weibing also took half a day off, the family was preparing to see Mr. Meng off.

They had just finished breakfast when Meng Cheng’an arrived.

Mr. Meng still had activities organized with the municipal government in the morning, so it wouldn’t be soon; Meng Cheng’an didn’t need to follow, and he could first spend some time with Tian Xiang.

Seeing his dark circles, Tian Xiang pulled him into the room, "What happened? Didn’t sleep well last night?"

What’s not sleeping well, Meng Cheng’an barely slept.

Yesterday he agreed to Tian Xiang to go study in Beijing and was determined to achieve a successful career for her.

But the thought of having to separate from her made him so anxious.

Meng Cheng’an sat silently in the chair.

Tian Xiang thought of the time he broke off and nearly lost himself without eating or sleeping, which made her genuinely concerned. She pushed his shoulder to comfort him, "This is for a better future for both of us, separation temporarily is nothing, you need to adjust your mood, don’t act like a child."

Meng Cheng’an looked at Tian Xiang in a daze.

Tian Xiang: "Yes, don’t you know?"

Meng Cheng’an seriously pondered, "Are you saying I’m immature?"

Tian Xiang: "In other aspects, of course not. But when it comes to relationships, a little bit."

Meng Cheng’an frowned, "So what do you think I should do then?"

Well, Tian Xiang wasn’t really sure how to say it either; after all, people are different.

Tian Xiang: "Just don’t overthink it, be steady, adapt to our brief separation, and also pay attention to your family around you. It’s not just me, you have your family too."

Tian Xiang doesn’t want him revolving only around her; she wants him to be his own person.

Meng Cheng’an somewhat understood, he squeezed Tian Xiang’s hand and smiled, "You sound like a life mentor."

Meng Cheng’an stayed there for a while, around ten, the family put on their scarves and went out.

They walked to the bridgehead area, waited a bit by the roadside, and Mr. Meng’s car came by.

Upon leaving, Meng Cheng’an was also going; Mr. Meng wasn’t certain when he’d be able to return.

He got out of the car, shook hands with each of the Tian Family members, then pulled Tian Weibing aside and quietly spoke a few words.

Mr. Meng left, Meng Cheng’an left too.

Initially, Tian Xiang was quite free-spirited, but watching the car drive away, her heart suddenly felt empty, inexplicably leading to sadness.

And at that moment, Meng Cheng’an opened the car window and leaned out.

Tian Xiang felt a sudden pull in her heart, instinctively wanting to chase after him, but was held back by Hu Honglian.

"If you chase after him, would he still be able to leave?"

With Meng Cheng’an’s weary look, it was clear he didn’t want to leave.

Alright, Tian Xiang understood too, she smiled and waved at Meng Cheng’an.

Meng Cheng’an looked at the increasingly distant figure, feeling sad, but tried to stay strong and waved back.

Soon the car turned a corner, the figure completely out of sight.

Meng Cheng’an quietly retreated back, sitting beside feeling the cold wind.

At the front, Mr. Meng put his hat back on.

Silly boy not closing the window, freezing him to death this old man.

By the roadside near the bridgehead.

Hu Honglian tugged her daughter, "Let’s go."

"Mom, he’ll only be able to come back during holidays from now on."

Tian Xiang said while her eyes got watery.

Don’t be fooled by her usual carefree attitude as if she’s used to it, deep down, she’s equally reluctant.

For Meng Cheng’an to stand up, she has to hide her feelings, holding back is so tough.

Hu Honglian: "If you miss him, you can go visit him as well."

She genuinely wants her daughter to attend university, how prestigious that would be.

Tian Xiang: "I will work hard."

This next year’s college entrance exam, she must succeed.

Tian Xiang returned home, packed her things, and went off to work.

She’ll strive for the college entrance exam, but she can’t neglect her work either, she has to outshine everyone and keep her position as the main female lead.

Tian Xiang left, Tian Weibing called Hu Honglian into the room to discuss some matters.

Mr. Meng just whispered a couple of things to him, all related to their family.

He has already communicated with people below, those things casually mentioned at the dinner table about finding jobs or changing jobs for their family, will all be realized, but they can’t act too overtly, it needs to be smoothly managed.

Hu Honglian listened and opened her mouth wide, "I totally forgot about those things, will it affect him?"

Hu Honglian only hopes her daughter has a good life, truly she hasn’t considered getting anything from the Meng Family.

Tian Weibing: "I said that too. Mr. Meng said, it’s just ordinary job transfers, trivial matters, we shouldn’t feel any mental burden.

We’ll see; if it’s just regular work or getting permanent positions, we’ll accept it, but if it doesn’t feel right, we’ll refuse."