Chapter 155: Chapter 155

When Tian Xiang saw Meng Cheng’an, he said something to those two people and then came directly to meet her.

For the afternoon exam, Tian Xiang felt she should be able to score perfectly.

Meng Cheng’an: "I’ll take you to see a movie." It was still quite early.

The two of them walked directly towards the main gate.

Under a big tree not far away, Chang Wan and Gu Yue were still staring blankly. It wasn’t until the two of them disappeared ahead that they came back to their senses.

Gu Yue tugged on Chang Wan’s sleeve, "Xiao Wan, that woman seems to be the country bumpkin we argued with this morning! How could she be with Meng Cheng’an?"

Chang Wan glanced at her, "You ask me, who should I ask?"

Gu Yue stammered again, "I saw Meng Cheng’an smiling at her, they seemed quite close. Could they be in a relationship?"

In Gu Yue’s impression, Meng Cheng’an always had a cold face and never smiled.

Such a cold person, suddenly seeing that country bumpkin with stars in his eyes, talking and laughing, seemed unusual.

Of course, she hadn’t seen Meng Cheng’an often, this being only the third time.

Mentioning the possibility of a relationship between those two, Chang Wan immediately got angry, "What nonsense are you spouting? Didn’t you just call her a country bumpkin? What status does Brother Cheng’an have, could she be worthy? Nonsense matchmaking."

Although she said it like that, Chang Wan knew in her heart that it was probably true.

It was known that Meng Cheng’an had a fiancée from out of town, ever since Mr. Meng brought him back, the news gradually spread in the courtyard.

At that time, when Mr. Meng was reinstated and brought back a grandson in his early twenties, many people were watching, wanting to play matchmaker, trying to forge ties with the Meng Family.

Unfortunately, they were already engaged.

Upon hearing this news, Chang Wan was also very unhappy. Meng Cheng’an was so handsome and had the Meng surname, she and a few other young ladies in the courtyard had developed some unusual feelings, but he was already spoken for.

Logically, since he belonged to someone else, one should let go and not interfere.

But Chang Wan liked him too much, there was nothing she could do. She couldn’t sleep at night, just thinking about him.

Meng Cheng’an had been back for over a year, both living in the military compound, Chang Wan always found opportunities to "accidentally" meet him on weekends, trying to create chances to win his heart.

Marriage can end in divorce, let alone an engagement.

Initially, for the first half year, Chang Wan worked quite hard, spending time whenever she could on Meng Cheng’an, even going to his school to find him.

But Meng Cheng’an was too indifferent, and to this day, they were merely nodding acquaintances. If she wasn’t proactive, he wouldn’t speak at all.

Just like earlier, when she handed in her paper and saw him standing under a tree not far away, she was particularly surprised, went up smiling, and asked why he was there?

He said, "Waiting for someone."

He didn’t want to discuss this and changed the subject, "You took this test too?"

If you think that saying this meant he was concerned about you, you’d be very wrong.

He just didn’t want to talk about his private matters, feeling that your relationship didn’t warrant that level of sharing, not even as friends, so he didn’t want to talk to you.

Having been adored since childhood, Chang Wan also had her pride. With Meng Cheng’an so cold and engaged, she tried for six months, saw no progress, and gave up. Now, when they meet, she just greets him; being part of the Meng Family, she should maintain good relations.

Afterwards, Chang Wan no longer did those things where she eagerly sought out someone so cold, but couldn’t help thinking about what kind of person his fiancée was?

How did things go between them?

Was he this cold with her too?

Today, Chang Wan finally saw the rumored future granddaughter-in-law of the Meng Family.

So it was her, a sharp-tongued, uncultured country girl.

Chang Wan suddenly felt particularly sour and angry.

Didn’t Meng Cheng’an know his own status now?

What on earth was his judgment, finding such a woman?

Apart from being somewhat pretty, what was there for him to like?

Just in terms of status, she wasn’t worthy!

Really felt sorry for him.

Chang Wan was angry and sulking.

Gu Yue tried to appease her, "It’s not like that. I was just saying. A country bumpkin and someone like him, one is from the sky and the other from the earth, how could they be together. They’re probably just ordinary friends Meng Cheng’an met outside back then."

Gu Yue knew that Chang Wan liked Meng Cheng’an and dared not say anything more to provoke her.

Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an had already reached the bus station outside.

While waiting for the bus, Tian Xiang asked him, "Who were those two people just now?"

Meng Cheng’an was a bit puzzled, "Which two people?"

Tian Xiang: "Those two who were talking to you when I came downstairs."

Meng Cheng’an: "One’s surname is Chang, called Chang Wan, she’s from the compound, so I often run into her when I go home. Both families know each other, her family lives right behind our building. The other one is her classmate, I’ve seen her twice, but I didn’t remember her name."

So she was a neighbor living in the same compound!

If this Chang Wan also passed the exam, they wouldn’t just be classmates, there might also be encounters at the Meng Family’s place in the future.

It really is a small world between enemies.

Meng Cheng’an saw that Tian Xiang’s expression was off, and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Tian Xiang: "There was a bit of a conflict while queuing this morning."

Tian Xiang didn’t hide anything and directly told Meng Cheng’an what happened.

"Anyway, I don’t like those two."

Meng Cheng’an nodded, "I’ll also keep my distance from them in the future."

The two of them took the bus to watch the movie, then found a place to eat before heading back.

Tian Xiang had a train to catch at noon the next day, so in the morning, they still went to the Grand Square to watch the flag-raising, then had another bowl of Tian Xiang’s favorite lamb vermicelli soup before going to the train station to catch her train back.

While queuing at the ticket window, Tian Xiang even saw Li Chuan; he had arrived early and was already waiting for the train.

Tian Xiang smiled at him from afar but didn’t go over, just stayed with Meng Cheng’an.

Since they hadn’t bought tickets together, they ended up in different carriages on the train, and until they got back to the city, she didn’t see Li Chuan again.

Tian Xiang arrived after ten in the evening, and Tian Weibing along with his wife Hu Honglian came to pick her up.

The family of three caught the last bus back to Sanli Lane.

On the way, Hu Honglian asked about the situation, how the exam went, whether Mr. Meng was in good health, and if there was anything happening with the Meng Family.

Tian Xiang answered each question. She felt good about this professional exam and wasn’t worried, up next was this year’s college entrance exam, which she would also be taking.

As for the Meng Family and Mr. Meng, everything was fine.

Upon returning home, Tian Xiang took out the gift Mr. Meng had prepared for her, which included local specialties and health supplements, along with a ginseng, which was for the two elders of the Tian Family.

Hu Honglian was very pleased; this was good stuff, something only wealthy families could afford in the past.