Chapter 157: Chapter 157

Tian Xiang didn’t want to pay any attention to Lu Feng, the scumbag, but they still ran into each other at the cafeteria for lunch.

While lining up for food, Hu Yan, the new girl in the Internal Affairs Department, said to Tian Xiang, "I heard that he often publishes poems and articles in newspapers and magazines, and he’s somewhat famous outside."

Lu Feng used to love doing these things when he worked in the factory, and now that he’s at university, his stage is even bigger.

Tian Xiang didn’t respond.

She knew about Lu Feng’s affairs from the time she forced Tian Chuying to reveal them.

Even though this person is no longer the main character, his destiny is still unfolding according to the past.

Who cares, it has nothing to do with her.

After getting her food and finding a place to sit, Hu Yan asked Tian Xiang, "What about you? When are your results coming out?"

Tian Xiang: "By the end of the month."

Hu Yan nodded, "By the way, is Meng Cheng’an also on holiday? Is he coming back here?"

Everyone in the factory knew about Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an.

Tian Xiang: "We’ll see once he’s done with his tasks."

Meng Cheng’an had finished his exams a few days ago, but he followed Meng Zhi abroad for some matters.

Hu Yan: "Being separated in different places must be hard, but hopefully, things will get better soon."

Tian Xiang: "The scores aren’t out yet, so it’s hard to say."

Although she was confident, she couldn’t boast about it outwardly.

From the nearby table, Lu Feng looked over at Tian Xiang and asked Liao Guobin beside him, "How did she do in the exams this year?"

Liao Guobin was a bit confused, "Who?"

Lu Feng glanced over at Tian Xiang’s side.

Liao Guobin chuckled, "Who knows? We’re not in the same office, and we’re not familiar."

Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an are dating, so those unmarried guys wouldn’t dare to get close.

Not knowing anything, Lu Feng didn’t say anything further.

Liao Guobin glanced at him twice, probably understanding that this person hadn’t given up on the factory belle, and sighed, "But I heard she’s very good in her major, ranked at the top. With the Meng Family as her backing, as long as she passes her major, it’s almost certain; the college entrance exam scores barely matter."

Liao Guobin also took the college entrance exams last year and did terribly, decided not to retake it this year, and gave up on that path entirely.

Lu Feng felt a bit envious too. Last year’s exam had him staying up late studying, nearly exhausting himself for those results.

While others do nothing and just stand on the same starting line as him.

Anyone listening to this would feel uncomfortable inside.

Seeing Lu Feng remain silent, Liao Guobin added, "She applied to the Drama College which is quite close to you, maybe visit more and create opportunities, might reap other benefits. Don’t give up, matters of the heart hinge on thoughts and attitudes—the Meng family can’t force people, right?"

Liao Guobin wasn’t good company, and acted like a little hoodlum.

Lu Feng coldly laughed, "You’re trying to harm me, aren’t you?"

Affections can’t be forced, but you can still be suppressed elsewhere, right?

Anyone with malicious intent has plenty of ways.

Liao Guobin quickly admitted, "Just kidding..."

After work in the afternoon, Tian Xiang saw Tian Chuying when she returned home.

This person was also on holiday and came back.

Tian Chuying called her "Sis" when they met and handed her a pack of snacks.

"I brought these from over there, try them out."

Tian Xiang accepted it.

When she got home, Wang Shanshan was there tidying up, preparing to reunite with her husband in the county tomorrow.

The two sisters-in-law chatted for a while, then Hu Honglian returned with a basket of groceries, pushing her grandson.

Seeing her daughter-in-law back, she asked about Tian Chenhui, curious about where he had gone, and why was he starting to become absent again?

That evening, Tian Chenhui didn’t come home for dinner, only returned with his bicycle close to nine at night.

Hu Honglian asked if he was dropping off classmates, as he went out for a gathering.

Hu Honglian told her son, "How old are you now? Grow up, you can’t just go around like before with all those dubious people."

Tian Chenhui: "Mom, why bring that up again? I understand."

Hu Honglian pointed at her son’s forehead, "I worry about you. If you were like Xiangxiang, why would I care?"

Tian Chenhui: "Alright. No worries, I’m fine."

The next day, Wang Shanshan took her son back to the county.

Without children at home, it suddenly became peaceful.

This summer, Meng Cheng’an went abroad due to some obligations and there’s no known return date, so Tian Xiang had to manage on her own for now.

The factory is also aware that her university entrance is mostly certain, so they hired a newcomer early for her to mentor.

At the end of July, Tian Xiang took a half-day off to check her exam results at school, receiving good news, she exceeded the admission line by more than twenty points.

This was a very good score, and even the math teacher praised her, saying she performed well and brought him pride.

Tian Xiang was thrilled, and cycled home eager to share the news with her family, stopped by the post office briefly, but eventually sighed and left.

Actually, she wanted to share it most with Meng Cheng’an.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t returned yet.

Hu Honglian was delighted to hear her daughter passed the scoreline, and asked Tian Xiang to come home earlier after work to celebrate with a dinner.

The news of Tian Xiang passing quickly spread within Sanli Lane and the Mechanical Factory.

She was impressively independent, entered college without relying on the Meng Family.

Sigh, daughters of others are different, ordinary people can’t compare.

Now that the scores were released, the admission letter should arrive in about half a month.

Hu Honglian even gave some sweets to the area’s postman to deliver her daughter’s letter promptly.

After just a week or so, Tian Xiang’s admission letter arrived.

On the day she received the letter, Hu Honglian contacted both her family and the Tian family and some other relatives, planning a college send-off banquet at a restaurant to celebrate her daughter.

Only when Tian Xiang came home from work did she know about this, feeling the send-off banquet was unnecessary, but Hu Honglian already arranged it for three days later at Bridgehead Restaurant.

Well, there’s no choice then.

The next day’s weekend, Tian Xiang went to the post office first thing in the morning to call Mr. Meng.

Though Meng Cheng’an was not there, it was necessary to inform Mr. Meng of such a big event.

Mr. Meng was there, and upon hearing Tian Xiang received the letter, praised her substantially.

"Xiangxiang, AnAn will return in a couple of days, he’ll come to pick you up then."

After hanging up, Tian Xiang exhaled deeply, having waited for so long, he was finally coming back.

Tian Xiang’s college send-off banquet was held at noon, so she took half a day off, greeted guests at the restaurant at lunchtime, then went to work.

That night, just as the family turned off the lights to sleep, someone knocked on the door outside.

Tian Xiang groggily checked the time; it was already past eleven.

At this point, could it be Meng Cheng’an finally returning?

Tian Xiang woke up sharply, all sleepiness gone, just as she was changing clothes she heard Meng Cheng’an talking outside with her father.