The ceremony is over, and from now on, we’re all considered family. As they left, Tian Xiang went out to see them off. Only when the two cars disappeared from sight did she turn back with her family.
In the courtyard, neighbors who had been cooped up inside finally ca out for so air and each one congratulated Tian Xiang when they saw her.
Tian Xiang smiled and handed out candies to everyone.
From the first house, Tian Chuying ca out to take a look. When Tian Xiang looked over, she smiled and said, "Sister, congratulations."
Tian Xiang tugged at the corner of her mouth, glanced at Tian Chuying’s forehead, and handed her a handful of candies.
The next day at work, as soon as Tian Xiang returned to the office, Li Huai inford her that she had been urgently assigned as the host for the awards ceremony tomorrow.
Tian Xiang: "..."
"Director, I have no experience in this area!"
Li Huai: "No worries, experience cos with practice. As long as you get on stage, you’ll have it."
Tian Xiang was speechless, "Why am I suddenly the host?"
Li Huai: "Just do it, it’s fine..."
By the ti of the afternoon rehearsal, Tian Xiang finally understood that the elder Mr. ng would be coming to watch the performance tomorrow.
To make Mr. ng happy, she was temporarily put forward.
Luckily, she wasn’t replacing anyone, just adding a position. Otherwise, this kind of thing would definitely be gossiped about behind her back.
That morning, ng Cheng’an didn’t co to work, probably hadn’t shaken off the effects of yesterday’s drink.
He ca in the afternoon and went over to watch Tian Xiang rehearse.
Tian Xiang was forced into this, so she was inevitably nervous. Holding the script, she spoke haltingly, but ng Cheng’an kept clapping from below, looking both admiring and delighted.
When he got excited, everyone around joined in clapping, creating the scene where she received the most applause, making Tian Xiang feel awkward.
After the rehearsal, she changed clothes and ca out.
The two headed towards the cafeteria, and Tian Xiang said, "I was speaking so clumsily, and you still clapped, making Director Li and Director Liu clap too—I was so embarrassed."
ng Cheng’an looked at her blankly, "Really? I thought you were great!"
Tian Xiang: "..."
Forget it, love makes one see their lover as perfect; too lazy to argue with him.
The two walked to the cafeteria with their lunch boxes, encountering many familiar faces who waved at them in greeting.
That didn’t happen before.
When people saw her with ng Cheng’an before, they’d avoid them if they could.
But now it was different; the ng Family had risen again and beca the object of everyone’s flattery.
Yet ng Cheng’an was the sa as always, maintaining his aloof deanor.
Previously, he was marginalized, not welcod by others, and he didn’t care to interact with them, serving as a backdrop in this world.
Now he’s the only grandson of the ng Family, the cherished treasure of Mr. ng. Wherever he goes, he draws attention, envying everyone.
But after over a decade of neglect, he’s lost any desire to connect with these people, even if they smile at him, he can’t respond.
So, despite being popular now, ng Cheng’an still had only Tian Xiang by his side, and when they ate at the cafeteria, no one dared approach the neighboring table.
That’s also because many had looked down on them before, and now, feeling guilty, they dared not get close.
After finishing their al, ng Cheng’an rode her back ho.
There was no need to sneak around now; he could take her directly to the gate of the compound.
Hu Honglian saw him and asked if he’d eaten and if he wanted to co in and sit for a while.
Since there was an awards ceremony the next day, ng Cheng’an needed to go back early to rest, so he didn’t stay.
The next day, Tian Xiang got up earlier than usual and skipped breakfast, heading out after getting ready.
Arriving at the Bridgehead Restaurant, ng Cheng’an had already ordered and was waiting for her.
They ate soy milk and fried dough sticks together and returned to the factory.
The awards ceremony was to start at nine in the morning.
Tian Xiang had a part in it and also had to host, so she was quite busy.
ng Cheng’an was backstage at first, but he was soon called away as Mr. ng had arrived.
When the awards ceremony began, Tian Xiang did the opening hosting with everyone, and she saw Mr. ng sitting in the front row, with ng Cheng’an accompanying him.
Mr. ng never knew how to avoid suspicion—whenever he appeared, his precious grandson ng Cheng’an was always at his side.
Seeing his granddaughter-in-law, Mr. ng clapped his hands in delight and then praised Director Lin next to him, "Xiao Lin, you’re doing a great job. Well done, well done."
Director Lin chuckled.
The awards ceremony began with speeches from the leaders, followed by nominations and the award presentation.
Both Tian Xiang and ng Cheng’an received the titles of outstanding departntal employees and model workers.
The two went on stage twice to receive their awards in front of all the factory employees.
Below the stage, people had nuanced expressions and clapped dully.
It was impossible for these two awards to be without favoritism, but it was unavoidable—after all, they had a good grandfather.
Because Mr. ng was present, a handshake and photo session followed the awards ceremony.
Mr. ng acted reasonably normal towards other winners, shaking hands and offering a word of complint. But upon reaching ng Cheng’an, he began to wipe tears, "AnAn..."
Those past days had been rough on his precious grandson.
ng Cheng’an was quite speechless. Seeing this person staring at him with teary eyes, he reminded him, "It’s ti for the next person."
Actually, he really didn’t want to receive this award and didn’t want to be the center of attention, but the factory insisted, putting him on the spot.
Mr. ng snorted, calling him a brat who didn’t understand a grandfather’s feelings.
Mr. ng then went up to Tian Xiang, "Xiangxiang, you need to keep him in check."
Tian Xiang gave an awkward smile.
After the award segnt, next ca the performances.
Tian Xiang and ng Cheng’an’s act was scheduled for the middle.
Initially, everyone seeing the program list thought that Mr. ng had forced his grandson and granddaughter-in-law into it again, but when the later program started, Tian Xiang went onstage, flipping through a series of sorsaults, leaving everyone slack-jawed.
Impressive, impressive, very capable.
It wasn’t just flashy moves; she truly knew her stuff!
The audience couldn’t help but applaud spontaneously.
Mr. ng, sitting below, chuckled, surprised to see that Xiangxiang had this talent, as heroic as any man!
From the side of the stage, Lu Feng watched the two on stage silently, feeling a surge of jealousy.
The two were already engaged; ultimately, she had beco soone else’s.
Not long ago, he’d heard that the Tian Family disapproved, and the two were breaking up, so Lu Feng had eagerly anticipated getting more contact with Tian Xiang during the year-end awards ceremony, hoping to seize the opportunity.
But before he got his chance, Mr. ng had already returned.
That day, the two families t and arranged the engagent matters.
On that day, Grandpa ng went to the PR departnt to support ng Cheng’an, and Lu Feng didn’t know why he felt a pang of fear, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Now that he thinks about it, starting that day, it seed to indicate that he and Tian Xiang would likely never have a chance together.
He really did like Tian Xiang; even if she didn’t care for him, he still liked her.
She’s smart, competent—together, they could have a promising future.
But alas...
Looking at the old man below surrounded by factory leaders, Lu Feng no longer had the courage to dig at their walls.
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