Chapter 169: Chapter 169

This time, the performance by Tian Xiang’s class takes place in the latter half.

It’s a group performance, combining two classes, so there are a lot of people.

Most people have no lines, focusing primarily on the background and dancing.

Although Tian Xiang is not the main character, she plays a very important role, with a few lines and flips a couple of somersaults.

It’s because of her skillful somersaults that she got this position.

After the performance, returning backstage, Meng Cheng’an was already waiting in the corridor with flowers.

Having someone pick her up right after getting off stage made Tian Xiang feel elated.

Everyone knows they are a couple, and enviously, they teased from the side.

Tian Xiang took the flowers and asked Meng Cheng’an to wait for her in front.

She can’t change clothes right now because there’s still a big gathering on stage after the performance ends.

Meng Cheng’an: "I’ll wait for you in front."

Tian Xiang cuddled the flowers for a while in the dressing room, then placed them on her bag and went to attend to other tasks.

Not far away, Chang Wan walked over, looking at the carefully selected bouquet, and seething with jealousy.

There are quite a few dating couples in their class too, yet only Tian Xiang received flowers.

It’s really irritating. Not only is Meng Cheng’an handsome and from a good family, but he’s also considerate and amusing.

Yet such a person is not destined for her, having been fixed early on with an inconspicuous out-of-towner.

In Chang Wan’s eyes, Tian Xiang is rude and unreasonable, without a hint of merit.

How could such a person deserve Meng Cheng’an?

Heaven is truly unfair.

The more Chang Wan thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, wanting to throw that bouquet on the ground and stomp it to pieces, then sweep it into the trash bin.

But with so many people around, how could she dare to blatantly do such a thing?

Pretending to accidentally bump into it and then stepping on it?

No, that’s too low-level.

After secretly observing for a month, she found that Tian Xiang is just a shrew, who likes to sardonically retort and never takes any loss.

If the flowers were destroyed, that person might go mad.

She didn’t want to confront a lunatic.

Moreover, she’s the future granddaughter-in-law of the Meng Family, with Mr. Meng still seated in the audience, her unforgiving nature might draw Mr. Meng over then it would be troublesome.

Recalling her father’s warning on the day of enrollment, Chang Wan suppressed her anger slowly.

No rush, no rush, it’s only a month into the semester, there will be plenty of opportunities later.

Chang Wan took a deep breath and then thought of Lu Feng from the Normal College.

If he could listen to her in everything, it wouldn’t be impossible to give him a chance.

Chang Wan smiled and went to the changing room to get dressed.

Not far away, Xiao Lei, who had been watching her, patted her chest in relief.

That look from Chang Wan just now was genuinely frightening, glaring at Tian Xiang’s flowers as if she intended to snatch and drink it, utterly terrifying.

Luckily, she did nothing and just walked away.

At the end of the gala, all the performers went on stage to see off the guests, followed by taking commemorative photos.

By this time, people were already starting to leave. Mr. Meng came over accompanied by security, first praising his treasured granddaughter-in-law, then taking photos with Tian Xiang.

This time, they managed to take a relatively tidy family photo. Even Wei Xiaoman, with her work badge hanging, came over and they took several pictures together.

About Wei Xiaoman, Tian Xiang wasn’t sure how to describe her. Although she wore "scheming stepmother" on her forehead, her character wasn’t a villain or antagonist, just a supporting role.

For now, her scheming hasn’t been directed at herself and Meng Cheng’an, so they remain courteous, taking things step by step.

After the photos, Tian Xiang went backstage to remove makeup and change clothes.

Once she finished and went out, she couldn’t spot Meng Cheng’an after looking around the front.

Didn’t he say he’d wait here?

Tian Xiang, holding the flowers, went outside and found Meng Cheng’an by the flower bed, talking with Meng Xiuyuan, his father.

Tian Xiang didn’t go over, waiting patiently on a nearby bench.

Once she arrived, the father and son didn’t talk for much longer before Meng Xiuyuan headed to the office area, seemingly to pick up Wei Xiaoman.

Meng Cheng’an came over and sat beside her.

"Wait a bit, my dad’s picking someone up, and he’ll drive us home later."

Tomorrow they’re still on holiday, having planned to go out for a movie and visit the library. Tonight, Tian Xiang won’t return to the dormitory and will stay over at the Military and Political Institute.

Tian Xiang asked, "What were you chatting about just now?"

Meng Cheng’an hesitated but replied, "My mom came too today. When things ended, I saw her talking with my dad."

Although Meng Cheng’an doesn’t like Shen Yingqiu, he still calls her mom in private.

It’s nothing but a name, just indicating whom he’s referring to.

Tian Xiang: "I was just curious about what you and your dad discussed."

She’s not interested in those older generation affairs.

Meng Cheng’an: "Not much, I just told him not to involve me, no matter what happens between them."

As a child, maybe he had some fantasies, but now it doesn’t matter; he just wants to build his own family and live a good life from then on.

Tian Xiang didn’t ask further.

This time, Meng Xiuyuan drove the car over, with Wei Xiaoman in the passenger seat, waving and smiling when she saw them.

On the way, Meng Xiuyuan drove while Wei Xiaoman occasionally chatted with Tian Xiang, displaying nothing unusual in her demeanor.

But Tian Xiang noticed that Wei Xiaoman looked at Meng Xiuyuan less frequently. Evidently, the couple was having some issues.

Though Meng Xiuyuan is thirteen years older than Wei Xiaoman, an elder husband, a younger wife, after several interactions, Tian Xiang found that Wei Xiaoman didn’t just care about the Meng family’s background but sincerely loved Meng Xiuyuan.

In about half an hour, they arrived at the Military and Political Institute.

Meng Cheng’an and Tian Xiang got off, with Wei Xiaoman also accompanying them for a bit.

Once they went inside, she turned to get back in the car, noticing her husband’s darkened face.

Meng Xiuyuan explained helplessly, "It’s nothing, she insisted on talking to me. With so many people watching, I couldn’t help but go outside to exchange a few words with her.

Don’t overthink, Xiaoman. I’ve already told her not to look for me in the future."

It’s not just about talking.

With so many people watching, he didn’t evade and actually let his ex-wife pull him away; just this alone made her, the current wife, lose face; everything said beyond this was meaningless, as Shen Yingqiu, the shameless one, had already achieved her goal.

Should she start a fight with him now?

No, it’s futile and would only create discord in the marriage.

Wei Xiaoman took a deep breath and looked at her husband, "Forget it, let’s not talk about it anymore, as long as you understand. Since I chose to be with you, I’ve considered these things, and I understand. Just promise to minimize contact with her for the child’s sake, to avoid gossip.

Especially concerning Cheng’an, he and Xiangxiang are getting married after the New Year, don’t ignite any discussions to make the Tian Family dissatisfied.

You know how much Cheng’an loves Xiangxiang, and you’re aware of how much Mr. Meng values Cheng’an."