CHAPTER 177: CHAPTER 177: YOU DEADBEAT, WHY AREN’T YOU BACK YET!

The one from the Normal College, that’s Lu Feng.

Why secretly? It’s definitely because Chang Wan doesn’t want to admit it. Having fun with Lu Feng is one thing, but when it comes to marriage, that’s a whole different story.

After all, Chang Wan lives in the Military and Political Institute compound, while Lu Feng is someone from another province. If he wants to marry her, he not only has to get through Chang Wan, but also the Chang Family, which is a high hurdle.

So Lu Feng has currently only taken a small step forward, and there’s still a long way to go.

Of course, maybe he doesn’t even plan to; they’re just providing each other with comfort, having some fun.

Tian Xiang just listened to gossip about these two villains and didn’t take it to heart at all.

When summer vacation began in July, Meng Cheng’an had work. Tian Xiang stayed with him for half a month, and then they both took the train to her natal home.

Although they also had to return to the Military and Political Institute here, at least it was closer to her natal home, so she could go back there for meals during the day and return at night.

The couple stayed here for almost a month, and by mid-August, they were back in Beijing.

Meng Cheng’an would graduate in a year. The school had already arranged an internship unit, so he had to report there and start shuttling between the school and the unit.

After adapting to the unit for two months, they assigned Meng Cheng’an a one-bedroom apartment as an employee dormitory, making it less tiring to commute.

When Meng Cheng’an moved in with his luggage, Tian Xiang and the old man went to take a look.

Upon seeing the small and cramped apartment, the old man said, "You’re just asking for trouble, aren’t you? You don’t want to live in the little villa at the Military and Political Institute, but instead, choose this old unit block without a bathroom or kitchen; how is life convenient here?"

The old man was just upset his beloved grandson moved out.

Meng Cheng’an: "I’m just staying here for work; I’ll be back on weekends to spend time with you."

Meng Cheng’an moved things here from the school dormitory, without touching anything from home.

The old man felt a bit disappointed, "You’re just talking big."

Once moved out, eventually, he’ll apply for a room from the unit and won’t come back to his place anymore.

Meng Cheng’an patiently explained, "During the two months of internship here, you already know, there were frequent overtime shifts."

Meng Cheng’an studied history at university, and his internship unit was assigned to a research institute, primarily involved in artifacts identification and restoration, and sometimes dealing with calligraphy and paintings.

Meng Cheng’an was diligent in his studies, had excellent grades at school, and being the Meng Family’s grandson, the school and the internship unit both gave him some discreet assistance.

Just like the dormitory assignment, other interns shared rooms, but he got a suite.

As the old man aged, Meng Cheng’an no longer spoke as harshly to him, and began to tolerate his little temper, patiently explaining things to him.

The old man was still a bit unhappy, but since his grandson had already moved, what could he say? He had to accept it, albeit reluctantly, and then asked if his grandson needed anything, offering to ask the leaders for it.

Meng Cheng’an: "No need, it’s just a dormitory for staying when busy and unable to go home."

Alright, it seemed he wasn’t just saying things to comfort this old man, and he would indeed come back on weekends.

The old man finally felt at ease, sitting on the only chair in the dormitory.

Tian Xiang made him some tea, "Grandpa, you rest a bit."

The old man nodded, "Xiangxiang, don’t mind me; go help Cheng’an."

"Okay."

Tian Xiang went inside to help Meng Cheng’an organize his desk and make the bed.

When they finished tidying up the room, the three of them, along with the security guard, went to a nearby restaurant for lunch, and then the old man headed back.

Since it was the weekend, Meng Cheng’an wouldn’t return to the Military and Political Institute that night.

Tian Xiang: "Perhaps I should head back too."

She had evening study sessions at night, and on regular Saturdays, even if she went back to the Military and Political Institute, she would return to school with her things by Sunday afternoon, though not so early.

Meng Cheng’an: "No way. Rest here first, have dinner early, and leave later."

Meng Cheng’an had a firm tone and his gaze seemed a bit odd.

Tian Xiang had a feeling he was up to no good.

And indeed, once they returned to the dorm, Meng Cheng’an locked the door and pulled his wife inside.

Tian Xiang: "..."

"You didn’t specifically move from school here just to do these mischiefs, did you?"

At the Military and Political Institute, with the old man around during the day, they definitely couldn’t fool around.

Meng Cheng’an: "No."

Tian Xiang looked at the man undoing his buttons, "Then what are you doing now?"

Meng Cheng’an: "I just wanted to see how comfortable the wooden frame bed is with you..."

At such an indulgent age and with a handsome guy serving her, Tian Xiang didn’t ultimately refuse.

It was just their little room, the environment was average, but the feeling was somehow different, a bit freer.

After the affair, Tian Xiang fell asleep, not knowing what time it was when the sound of knocking woke her.

Tian Xiang glanced to the side and saw Meng Cheng’an was not there.

When did he get up?

Tian Xiang got dressed and went to the small hall to check, and the outside was also empty.

Could it be that the knocking was Meng Cheng’an, and he had gone out earlier?

Tian Xiang didn’t think much of it, yawning as she opened the door.

But it wasn’t Meng Cheng’an standing outside; it was a woman in a red plaid long dress.

This person...

Tian Xiang was stunned for a moment, then remembered.

Isn’t this the remarkable female classmate from Meng Cheng’an’s class, whom she met once at a concert before even coming here for school?

When she saw her, Tian Xiang curled her lips into an amused smile and lazily leaned against the doorframe, asking, "Who are you looking for?"

Yao Ling was already stunned when she saw Tian Xiang. She subconsciously checked the room number beside her, confirming this was Meng Cheng’an’s place, and forced out an extremely awkward smile.

"No, I heard that Meng’s dorm is here, so I just came to see."

Tian Xiang nodded, "Yeah. Want to come in and sit?"

Yao Ling: "No, I just needed to recognize the place, is he not here?"

Tian Xiang covered her mouth with a yawn and complained, "That damned guy, no idea where he went, hasn’t returned yet."

Yao Ling was shocked by Tian Xiang’s words, held it in, and finally said, "Even as a boyfriend-girlfriend, you can’t be so blatant, it shames women."

Yao Ling said, turned around, and left.

Not sure if it was disdain or fear, but she left quickly.

Tian Xiang was stunned for a moment before reacting. What boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, they’ve been married more than half a year! Why didn’t she know this?

Seeing that the remarkable girl was already downstairs, Tian Xiang couldn’t be bothered to speak further and directly shut the door.

On the other side, after Yao Ling got downstairs, she looked up at the second floor, seeing the door already closed, with an indecipherable feeling in her heart.

Tian Xiang from moments ago clearly looked like she had just woken up.

In this era, sharing a bed without marriage would bring disdain.

And to think she was the belle of Drama College, turns out to be just such a person.