Chapter 94: Chapter 94

Meng Cheng’an agreed, knowing this was the only option now, but still couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed.

Very soon, Hu Honglian came over to open the door, looking at her daughter outside with surprise and joy.

After pulling her daughter in, she noticed there was another tall and handsome young man outside.

Hu Honglian recognized him immediately; wasn’t he the handsome union guy who often sent her daughter home?

Oh my, so he was part of the rescue mission too, and even delivered her daughter home late at night.

Could the two of them be seeing each other?

Even if it’s not explicitly said, they must have feelings for each other.

Hu Honglian warmly invited Meng Cheng’an in as well.

At this time, Tian Weibing and Tian Chenhui had both gotten up. The two men sat in the small living room talking, and when Hu Honglian heard they hadn’t had dinner yet, she quickly brought out eggs and noodles to make some food for them.

Thinking they would soon be family, Meng Cheng’an didn’t stand on ceremony.

Hu Honglian busied herself by the stove under the eaves, but her ears were perked up. Whenever Meng Cheng’an spoke, she would stop what she was doing to listen carefully.

A son-in-law’s character can partly be judged through his speech.

At this lively moment, the couple next door was also awake.

He Cuifen came out to ask, "Is Tian Xiang back? Why don’t I see my Chu Ying?"

Hu Honglian replied testily, "Who knows? They don’t work at the same factory. If you want to know, ask the textile mill."

He Cuifen was exasperated but just then Tian Chuying returned with her bag.

He Cuifen quickly pulled her daughter back, seeing no one behind her, she asked curiously, "No one sent you back?"

Tian Xiang had someone to send her back.

Right now, the last thing Tian Chuying wanted to mention was this issue.

"Mom, could you fix some food?"

As the family was preparing to start cooking, Tian Xiang and Meng Cheng’an had already begun eating.

At this point, Pan Yuzhen, the first busybody neighbor, was also awake and came over to check out the excitement.

Late at night, and so cold, listening to some gossip was quite an effort.

However, today’s gossip was worth it. Pan Yuzhen was also surprised to see Tian Xiang bringing a colleague home.

Even though this colleague came to deliver her, if the relationship wasn’t there, why would someone deliver you and then stay for a meal?

Look at Tian Chuying next door, she didn’t have anyone to send her back.

Pan Yuzhen chuckled, the young man was really handsome and tall, but what was up with his face? It looked like he had been in a fight!

For a moment, Pan Yuzhen’s imagination ran wild with all sorts of gossip, like two guys fighting over one girl.

It has to be said, Pan Yuzhen was onto something, except it wasn’t two men fighting over one woman, but three men.

When Pan Yuzhen arrived, Tian Xiang smiled and asked to borrow her bicycle.

At this late hour, with the bus service stopped, borrowing the bike was a certainty.

After finishing his meal and drinking a few sips of hot tea, Meng Cheng’an prepared to leave.

Tian Xiang originally intended to see him off but was held back by Hu Honglian.

Hu Honglian called her son to go along and escort him to the alleyway entrance.

After Meng Cheng’an left, Hu Honglian took some hot water to her daughter’s room and tentatively asked, "You and that Mr. Meng just now?"

Tian Xiang didn’t directly admit it, but countered, "Mom, what do you think of him?"

Hu Honglian: "What about his parents? Why did he grow up with his grandfather?"

Just during that short meal, Hu Honglian had secretly gathered several questions.

Tian Xiang noticed that her mother wasn’t very satisfied with Meng Cheng’an’s family situation.

The fact alone that he didn’t have parents was already unexpected for Hu Honglian, and if she knew about his background, there wouldn’t be any progress between them.

Tian Xiang: "His dad is in Beijing, his mom passed away early, he only has his grandfather here."

His dad being in Beijing and not coming back probably meant being in prison, which Tian Xiang definitely wouldn’t say, and his mom’s past actions can just be considered like she’s dead.

Actually, not having parents around has its benefits; the young couple can live their own life, and once married, there won’t be any issues with in-laws.

Hearing his dad was merely absent and not due to other issues, Hu Honglian breathed a sigh of relief and seeing her daughter’s exhaustion, didn’t ask further, just advised her to get some rest early.

Just after Hu Honglian left, Tian Chenhui came over, hesitating a moment before softly asking his sister, "Is he from the Meng Family near the resettlement area by the old factory?"

Unexpectedly, Tian Chenhui actually knew.

Tian Xiang nodded, "Yes! Why?"

Tian Chenhui whispered, "With their kind of background, this isn’t feasible, right?"

Tian Xiang: "Why wouldn’t it be?"

Tian Chenhui: "It’s not that the second brother looks down on him, but his family is too complicated. They might not pass through mom and dad."

Actually, Tian Chenhui also disagreed with it; this matter could range from minor to major, and if nothing happens, it’s fine, but if something does, the impact would be huge.

Clearly disapproving, yet finding high-sounding reasons.

Thinking about Lu Weihua, that rogue, Tian Xiang was also annoyed.

"Second brother, you’re so discerning, looking down on this and that, yet you approved of Lu Weihua? You can be friends with someone like that but are stuck up about the Meng Family issues?"

Tian Chenhui was baffled by his sister’s scolding.

"Xiangxiang, what’s wrong? What has Lu Weihua done to you?"

Tian Xiang gave her brother a disdainful look, "Right now, I just want to sleep. I’ll deal with you tomorrow."

Lu Weihua having set his sights on her was partly her brother’s fault; he was the one who brought him home.

Tian Xiang directly ushered Tian Chenhui out.

Tian Chenhui was bewildered but his gut told him something had happened.

The next day, Tian Xiang didn’t get up till past nine, and when she went out to brush her teeth, she noticed the bike from across the street was back and learned that Meng Cheng’an had returned it.

This guy, why didn’t he get some proper rest.

After washing up, Tian Xiang sat at the table, and Hu Honglian brought out warm congee and scallion pancakes, seeing her daughter in a good mood, she was about to ask in detail about Meng Cheng’an when two security officers came, wanting to see Tian Xiang.

Hu Honglian was bewildered.

Tian Xiang was also a bit puzzled, "Comrade, what’s the matter?"

She originally planned to report a case after breakfast, but who knew they’d come looking for her first.

Security Officer: "Lu Weihua turned himself in at the local police station..."

Lu Weihua turned himself in regarding the attempted crime.

Tian Xiang still had her breakfast, delayed a few minutes before heading over.

When she reached the police station there, Lu Feng and Tian Chuying were present, and Meng Cheng’an was also there.

With Lu Weihua’s surrender, the case was simple and didn’t require much investigation.

But what Lu Weihua described about the case was not what Tian Xiang expected.

He was not the main culprit, he was merely instructed by someone else, he was an accomplice.

At the trial scene, Lu Weihua pointed out Tian Chuying, saying it was her who bore a grudge against Tian Xiang and sought him out to teach her a lesson.

Lu Weihua claimed he had no such intent, he simply wanted to scare Tian Xiang, but just as he dragged her away, Lu Feng appeared.

With Tian Chuying suddenly turning from an accomplice to the main perpetrator, she was momentarily stunned before charging directly at Lu Weihua.

"Lu Weihua, you’re spouting nonsense..."