Chapter 165: Chapter 165

The car made a turn and quickly disappeared at the intersection ahead.

Chang Wan looked at the luggage in her hand and suddenly felt like a clown.

At this moment, her father, Chang Ziliang, drove over to pick up his daughter. Looking ahead, he said to his daughter, who was carrying things onto the car: "Was that the old man’s car?"

Chang Wan responded with a "Hmm."

Chang Ziliang said, "Cheng’an’s fiancée is also in the same university as you, probably even in the same class."

Chang Wan gave another "Hmm."

Seeing his daughter with a cold expression, clearly unhappy, Chang Ziliang sighed and said: "They got involved back when he was not in Beijing, it’s a relationship that’s not ordinary. Don’t overthink it. Since you’re in the same class, build a good relationship; it could be useful if needed."

Outside, people didn’t know his daughter liked Meng Cheng’an and had even pursued him, but the Chang Family was definitely aware.

Chang Wan was already at an age to consider marriage, and the family was quite focused on this, often advising her to only seek a well-matched or higher match, aiming high.

When they learned she was interested in Meng Cheng’an, the family definitely supported it.

Although both families lived in the same residential area, the Chang Family lived in an apartment, while the Meng Family had a two-story villa, which clearly indicated the difference in status and position.

However, he already had a fiancée. When the old man moved in, he made it clear not to find a match for his cherished grandson as he was already taken.

But as long as they’re not married, many things remain uncertain.

Such matters can’t be made too obvious; everyone has a reputation to maintain and can’t afford to lose face.

Therefore, from the beginning, Chang Wan was instructed by her parents to stay composed, not to make it too obvious in case it drew unwanted attention.

Chang Wan tried to get closer to Meng Cheng’an in secret, but he didn’t even look her way.

Chang Ziliang felt that since Meng Cheng’an wasn’t interested in his daughter, they should just let it go. If this path doesn’t work, immediately switch to another one—win over the future granddaughter-in-law of the Meng Family and build a good relationship.

Chang Wan glanced coldly at her father who was driving in front, sneering: "Dad, I’m your daughter. Watching the man I like being with another woman, you still want me to please that woman? It makes me sick, you know?"

Chang Ziliang’s face darkened, yet his daughter was not without reason.

He sighed and said: "Alright, alright, do as you wish, just don’t cause trouble for the family."

The old man quickly dropped off Tian Xiang at the school gate.

Today was the freshmen’s enrollment day, and the school entrance was bustling, with senior students showing IDs to welcome newcomers and parents carrying luggage to see them off.

The old man’s car parked beside the school. A teacher organizing the welcoming activities at the gate noticed the car plate and came over to ask if they needed to drive inside the school.

The old man wasn’t going in; he had a meeting later that morning, and his grandson could accompany her for the admission process.

Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an got off the car, took their belongings, and let the old man go.

Sign in, report, collect items, and move into the dormitory.

On the first day, family members could help bring belongings into the dorm.

Tian Xiang’s dorm was on the second floor, accommodating four people with beds on top and desks and cabinets below. The living environment was quite good.

Tian Xiang was the first to enter the dorm; no one else was there, so she chose the spot by the window.

After taking a look, Meng Cheng’an said: "It’s better than our school’s dorms."

Tian Xiang: "I think so too."

Sitting by the window, she could take a break from reading by enjoying the outside view.

Just as they put down the belongings, another student arrived, a girl with some baby fat on her face.

The girl was accompanied by her mother. As they entered, they paused for a moment seeing Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an.

This was the Drama College, where the students recruited were at the top in looks and temperament. They had already seen many pretty and handsome students and seniors, and their eyes were dazzled. But seeing these two in the dorm, they couldn’t help but marvel: truly handsome and beautiful.

The girl quickly introduced herself as Xiao Lei, also a performing arts student like Tian Xiang.

Tian Xiang also introduced herself and then looked at Meng Cheng’an, "This is my boyfriend, who came to drop me off."

A perfect match indeed.

Xiao Lei smiled sweetly.

Now that more people were in the dorm, Meng Cheng’an, being a man, wasn’t suitable to stay any longer.

Tian Xiang told him to head to the sports field for a while, and she’d join him once she’s done.

Meng Cheng’an nodded and went downstairs.

Tian Xiang took a bucket to get water from the restroom to clean the bed frame and other places.

However, when she returned with the water, she found her luggage moved to the bed space near the door, and someone was already cleaning and preparing the window seat she had chosen.

Xiao Lei saw Tian Xiang return and said helplessly, "I told her someone was here, but she wouldn’t listen."

Tian Xiang smiled. She had stepped out briefly, and upon returning, found her items nearly thrown aside.

Tian Xiang put down the bucket, crossed her arms, and walked over.

"Classmate, please return my things to their original place."

Chang Wan was busy with her tasks and didn’t want to pay attention to the person next to her, but froze when she heard Tian Xiang’s voice and turned, exclaiming: "It’s you."

Tian Xiang curved her lips, "Yes, it’s me."

Chang Wan laughed, "Were the things just placed here yours?"

They exchanged silent glances, and after a few moments, Chang Wan chuckled and explained to Tian Xiang, "Sorry, I saw items by the window and thought they were just placed there temporarily, didn’t expect someone was already here. Just a moment, I’ll tidy up now.

Classmate, what’s your name? We seem quite destined, don’t we? You also got in. Remember that girl who had a misunderstanding with you on registration day? She didn’t pass the gaokao cutoff, went to another school."

Chang Wan was referring to Gu Yue who helped her save a spot.

She had seen Tian Xiang a few times and knew who she was, but they hadn’t formally introduced themselves, so she didn’t know her name.

One moment she was occupying her spot, the next she was chatting like trying to win her over.

Tian Xiang just smiled, not engaging in conversation with her.

This antagonist had a complex mindset, a person capable of bending or extending as needed.

Chang Wan quickly packed her belongings, looked around, planning to choose a new spot.

Qian Lei saw her looking and tightened her grip on the bed frame next to her.

This was a spot she had already taken.

This time, Mrs. Xiao smiled and told Chang Wan, "All spots over here are taken, only the two near the door are empty."

Chang Wan replied politely, "Got it, aunty."

Then she moved her things over and returned Tian Xiang’s luggage to its original place.

Mrs. Xiao, seeing that Chang Wan changed her initially domineering behavior, didn’t say much, instead, she pulled her daughter, who was still holding onto the bed frame, to help arrange their things, advising her, "You’re all classmates; just speak up if there’s a problem."

Xiao Lei nodded quietly.

Chang Wan heard as well and smiled, saying: "Yes, we’ll be together for the next four years, let’s all be open. Actually, I’m just occupying a spot; I’ll occasionally stay. Normally, I return home to stay. My family is in the military government compound nearby."