Chapter 149: Chapter 149

That night, the two of them strolled outside until nearly ten before Meng Cheng’an sent Tian Xiang back to the guesthouse.

The next morning, Tian Xiang wanted to sleep a little longer, but her two older roommates were up early, saying that everyone had agreed to go out and shop, as they rarely had the chance.

Tian Xiang got up anyway, and when she went downstairs, Meng Cheng’an was already waiting for her.

The two didn’t join the group; since it was rare to meet, they definitely wanted to spend time alone.

Meng Cheng’an first took Tian Xiang out for breakfast, then they caught a ride to the People’s Square, took some photos at the landmark spots, and planned for Meng Cheng’an to come pick them up later.

After exploring the square, they took another ride to the park.

This park was different; it used to be a place only the nobility could visit in earlier times.

The whole morning, they rushed around to two or three places like they were fighting a battle, and later went to buy local specialties to bring back home.

By the time they finished all this, there was barely time to eat, so they just ordered a bowl of noodles to quickly fill their stomachs.

Tian Xiang’s train was at one o’clock in the afternoon.

Returning to the guesthouse to join the others, Tian Xiang packed up her things, and Meng Cheng’an saw her off. The group took a bus to the train station.

On the way, both of them were a bit silent, clearly because they were about to part ways and felt reluctant.

At the station, Meng Cheng’an bought a platform ticket and escorted Tian Xiang onto the train.

After helping place her luggage, Meng Cheng’an said, "I’ll get off now."

Tian Xiang nodded and followed him.

As they reached the door, Meng Cheng’an had gotten off, but suddenly turned around, holding onto the handrail, and quickly planted a kiss on Tian Xiang’s lips.

She looked back to find that, luckily, no one noticed them. Otherwise, it would have been embarrassing.

Tian Xiang: "Hurry up and go."

This person is way too bold.

Meng Cheng’an responded with an "Uh-huh," then waved to her from outside the window.

Tian Xiang sighed and responded with a smile.

The train soon started moving, and as she watched that figure grow more distant, Tian Xiang’s heart also started to ache.

She couldn’t bear it either, but there was no other option.

Apart from feelings, she also had her own life and career.

Before they knew it, by the end of October, the news about the resumption of the college entrance examination was officially announced.

The day the news came out, the factory was abuzz; many people wanted to take the exam, even Chen Yong had that plan.

After work in the afternoon, Tian Xiang returned home and Hu Honglian spoke with her daughter about this.

"I must send a telegram to your big brother, to see what he thinks over there. Both of them are high school graduates. If they can try it, they should. They can leave the child with me."

Tian Haiyun and his wife had been transferred to the county after more than half a year of effort, and at this rate, they might be able to return next year. Both of them had a stable job.

However, the college entrance exam was such a significant event; getting into university would provide more options and broaden their path.

Hu Honglian had a long-term vision, hoping both sons could seize this opportunity so they wouldn’t have regrets in life.

The next day, Hu Honglian went to the post office and wrote a longer message, stating her opinion and urging them to give it a try. If it didn’t work out, at least they had their jobs to fall back on.

After sending the telegram, Tian Xiang asked Hu Honglian to go home first as she wanted to call the Meng Family.

It was the weekend, but not the day they had agreed to call each other, though she thought Meng Cheng’an should be there.

Sure enough, it was Meng Cheng’an who answered the phone.

Tian Xiang told him about the resumption of the college entrance examination, and Meng Cheng’an was silent for a long time.

Tian Xiang: "What’s wrong?"

Meng Cheng’an: "I thought you were just trying to trick me with what you said before."

To predict the future like that, who would believe it under normal circumstances?

When Tian Xiang first told Hu Honglian about it, Hu Honglian immediately covered her mouth, telling her not to speak recklessly for fear of causing trouble.

Deep down, Meng Cheng’an felt the same way as Hu Honglian, but he accepted Tian Xiang’s arrangements and was willing to listen to her.

Whether Tian Xiang was guessing, imagining, or comforting herself, he believed her.

But that belief was self-deception and wasn’t truly believing what Tian Xiang said.

But now, everything Tian Xiang mentioned has become reality.

Yesterday, at the moment he saw the newspaper, a cold sweat broke out on Meng Cheng’an’s back.

Meng Cheng’an: "Xiangxiang, how did you know about these things? Last night, I couldn’t sleep well, constantly thinking about it."

If such a thing happened to someone else, it would just be a surprise.

But experiencing it himself, Meng Cheng’an felt uneasy, worried that something bad might happen to Tian Xiang.

Tian Xiang detected the worry in his voice and chuckled, saying, "I had a precognitive dream before, I’m not sure why, it just felt real. So don’t overthink it, there’s nothing else."

This excuse had been prepared long ago; it’s just that Meng Cheng’an hadn’t asked.

Meng Cheng’an let out a sigh of relief, "Alright. Just let me know if anything happens, keep me informed."

After hanging up, Tian Xiang also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat blocked as she watched the snowflakes drift from the sky.

Despite being busy with work and striving for her future every day.

In the silence of the night, she seriously contemplated why she could see the identity tags on people’s foreheads and why Tian Chuying was reborn to four years ago.

The protagonists, supporting characters, outstanding roles, villains, and even random passersby in this world.

This is probably a world from a novel.

Even though it’s fantastical and hard to believe.

But that’s the reality.

So sometimes Tian Xiang wonders whether she is a real person or was created by someone.

If I am a real person, then what are these tags on my forehead?

If I was created by someone, then are my flesh, thoughts, and feelings all given to me by someone else?

Will this world collapse?

Will I disappear along with it?

A string of questions.

Forget it, stop thinking.

Take each day as it comes, as long as this world still exists, and I’m still alive, I will be the protagonist.

After the resumption of the college entrance examination, Tian Xiang noticed that everyone was in a rush, and everything changed.

Some educated youths began to return to the city, long lines formed outside bookstores, and whether employed or not, everyone was gearing up.

This college entrance exam, due to timing, had exams in winter and enrollment in spring.

The Drama College that Tian Xiang wanted to apply to would hold interviews and exams after the new year, with enrollment in autumn.

So, although she wasn’t taking the college entrance exam, she was equally busy.

Actually, during her last visit to Beijing, Mr. Meng mentioned that he could recommend her for admission to the Drama College when he learned she wanted to apply.

But Tian Xiang refused, having decided to take the exam on her own. If she didn’t succeed, then she’d consider other options.

Three days later, Tian Haiyun sent a telegram back home, saying that he and his wife had decided to give it a try, and that they wouldn’t bring the child back for now, leaving it with the grandmother, and they would decide what to do after the exams.

Tian Xiang selected some books to send to her elder brother and sister-in-law.

Due to household registration issues, Tian Haiyun and his wife took the exam at their workplace location.

December arrived quickly, and the exams were here.

It happened that there was a test site on Red Fifth Street, and Tian Xiang went to join the hustle and bustle and to see her second brother off.

At the school gate, she saw Tian Chuying and Lu Feng.

The two were not walking together, one in front of the other, as if they had no connection anymore.