"AnAn, why are you here?"
The woman, dressed in a loose long dress with a slightly protruding belly, smiled at ng Cheng’an.
The mont ng Cheng’an saw her, the smile on his face faded, and then he said, "Nothing much."
The woman was montarily stunned, then asked with surprise, "Is Xiangxiang here? Where is she? Let see her!"
ng Cheng’an’s expression was distant, "She’s busy, don’t disturb her."
The woman awkwardly smiled and then nodded, "True, she’s going on stage tomorrow."
ng Cheng’an: "What are you doing here?"
The woman smiled, "I ca to pick up the performance list, and I’ll be leaving soon."
ng Cheng’an nodded, ignoring her, and continued to keep his eyes on the stage ahead.
The woman followed his gaze.
On stage, a troupe of seven or eight n and won were rehearsing a program.
With so many people and in makeup, she couldn’t guess who Tian Xiang was.
Forget it.
The woman glanced at her stepson who no longer paid her attention and turned to leave.
On stage, after Tian Xiang finished a set of movents, she waited at the edge.
Taking the ti, she also checked the situation below the stage.
The ng Family’s stepmother had left.
Indeed, that person was ng Cheng’an’s stepmother, with everything about her revealed on her forehead.
Unbelievable that ng Cheng’an’s dad actually remarried, and that woman seems pregnant.
It was a bit far, so Tian Xiang didn’t see clearly.
But even if not now, it would happen sooner or later, after all, that woman was quite young, looking like she’s in her early thirties.
Calculating, ng Cheng’an’s dad must be in his forties.
Well, he’s not too old, so remarriage is normal.
Just that ng Cheng’an seed cold and not too happy.
How could he be happy? Anyone in his position wouldn’t be.
Always raised by Grandpa, never enjoyed much fatherly love, it was a necessity due to circumstances in the past.
Now with no such issues, his father hastily reford a family, who could be happy about that?
Rehearsals ended, Tian Xiang stepped off the stage, took the water handed by ng Cheng’an, and asked him, "How did we perform just now?"
"Good."
This person never says more than ’good,’ regardless of what you ask.
Tian Xiang: "Who are the people joining us for dinner tonight?"
Tonight’s plan was to have dinner with Grandpa ng at a restaurant.
ng Cheng’an: "Grandpa and Aunt."
"Just the two of them."
"Yeah."
Judging by ng Cheng’an’s deanor, he didn’t want to bring up matters about his father’s side.
Tian Xiang didn’t press further, not wanting to upset him.
After the afternoon rehearsal was dismissed, Tian Xiang notified the leader, changed clothes, removed makeup, and went to the restaurant with ng Cheng’an.
The hotel booked by the old man wasn’t far from there, just two bus stops away.
The two arrived early, sat down, and sipped so tea until Grandpa ng and Aunt ng arrived.
Mr. ng was still as spirited as ever, laughing heartily upon seeing Tian Xiang.
This ti, because ng Cheng’an’s eldest aunt was abroad for work, only the younger aunt ca.
The younger aunt of the ng family, nad ng Zhi, was a great beauty. Thirty-eight or thirty-nine looking as if she were in her late twenties, without a wrinkle on her face. Dressed in a white cheongsam, she had a fantastic figure, exuding elegance.
She was also a new-age woman, unmarried at her age, working as a painter with a bit of reputation abroad.
When the family incident occurred, ng Zhi was studying overseas, and subsequently didn’t return ho. It wasn’t until the old man was reinstated late last year that she applied to return ho.
ng Zhi was quite enthusiastic towards Tian Xiang, even gifting her a painting and a cheongsam.
Seeing her classical charm, Tian Xiang thought she must have studied Chinese painting, but when she saw the painting, it turned out to be an oil painting, and it depicted the handso ng Cheng’an.
Uh...
ng Zhi even said, "You’re also beautiful, would you like Auntie to paint one for AnAn?"
This...
"Forget it."
"What’s there to forget, you both are already engaged. There’s no need to be shy. Tomorrow, have soone take a few photos, then I’ll keep one, paint it, and send it straight to you once it’s done."
Seeing Tian Xiang silent, ng Zhi whispered, "Perhaps you want to paint sothing else, for example..."
ng Zhi whispered sothing softly in Tian Xiang’s ear.
Tian Xiang nearly jumped up.
"That’s enough, a regular painting is fine."
Clearly soone who studied abroad, her forward-thinking was a bit hard for Tian Xiang to keep up with.
The al lasted over an hour, filled with warmth and laughter.
Afterward, when they dispersed, Mr. ng even asked if Tian Xiang wanted to stay at their ho since the rooms were cleaned.
Tian Xiang declined, as there was a performance the next day and staying at the inn was more convenient.
The old man offered to have a driver take her there, but Tian Xiang refused again.
It was so close, taking the bus would be just fine.
Alright then, Xiangxiang is very considerate.
As ng Cheng’an and Tian Xiang left, the old man stood at the restaurant entrance and began to sigh.
ng Zhi: "Why the sigh, you’re going to get more wrinkles."
The old man glared at her, "Look at what you’re saying. You don’t know how to make this old man happy. You should learn from Xiangxiang, see how considerate she is. AnAn’s father didn’t co, and she didn’t ask anything; otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to say."
ng Zhi: "It’s already a foregone conclusion, don’t overthink it."
On the other side.
ng Cheng’an and Tian Xiang had already boarded the bus.
At night the bus wasn’t crowded and there were seats available.
With only two stops to go, they sat near the door.
Tian Xiang was still admiring the painting.
The young aunt’s painting was exquisite, capturing the handso face and eyes vividly.
ng Cheng’an asked quietly, "Is the painting better looking than ?"
Of course not.
Seeing his jealousy, Tian Xiang put the painting away.
ng Cheng’an: "Are you full?"
So many dishes, most being at, definitely full!
Tian Xiang: "Why do you ask?"
ng Cheng’an checked the ti, "It’s only past eight, do you want to take a walk when we get off the bus?"
He was reluctant to part.
Tian Xiang: "Sure."
She also wanted to spend more ti with him.
Soon, they reached their stop.
They got off and instead of heading back to the inn, they continued walking slowly ahead.
It was early and being in the central area, the streets were busy with people, including couples on dates now and then.
On the bustling street, they felt too shy to hold hands and just chatted as they walked.
But as they continued, it gradually got darker. Tian Xiang looked around and found ng Cheng’an had led her to the side of a building.
ng Cheng’an: "This is the city library, lots of people during the day."
But as it wasn’t near any malls or residential areas, it was deserted at night.
Tian Xiang: "It’s closed."
"Yes."
Tian Xiang: "Maybe if there’s ti tomorrow we can co."
Thinking he wanted to bring her to the library, before she could finish, Cheng’an suddenly kissed her.
Tian Xiang: "..."
Looking up to see his sowhat evasive glance, Tian Xiang looked around for anyone and then wrapped her arms around his neck.
A kiss worked wonders, with all embarrassnt gone, they beca a couple in love again.
Returning to the inn again, it was already past nine.
The team leader urged Tian Xiang to quickly wash up and rest. They needed to get up early as the performance wasn’t in the vicinity; they’d have to travel there.
ng Cheng’an: "Then I’ll be leaving."
"Yeah. You should rest early too."
ng Cheng’an also had to get up early the next day since there was a celebration at his school, and he would co to see her performance in the afternoon.
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