CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 86: NONE OF THEM ARE GOOD PEOPLE

The last thing Tian Xiang wants to talk about right now is this matter.

She deeply regrets volunteering to go down to the village, it feels like she’s asking for trouble.

Look at Meng Cheng’an’s expression, frowning with an unhappy face, as if she did something wrong.

Tian Xiang looks away, not wanting to pay him any attention.

Seeing her not responding, Meng Cheng’an furrows his brow more tightly and says in a low voice, "Stay in the house tonight, don’t wander around."

This rescue mission includes dozens of strong men, some are educated youth, others from different villages, a mixed group.

Tian Xiang rolls her eyes secretly.

Now he knows how to care for her, why didn’t he do it earlier?

Feigning concern just because they don’t talk, how is this different from being a jerk?

The more Tian Xiang thinks about it, the angrier she gets, glaring at him with irritation.

She swears that once she returns, she will get Meng Cheng’an out of her mind, focus on her main tasks, go on more blind dates, find a suitable man to marry, and have nothing to do with whatever villains or protagonists.

Tian Xiang just wants to live her own life, as if the world’s affairs have anything to do with her!

Seeing her not respond, Meng Cheng’an grows anxious inside, but the people at the back are urging him, so he can’t stay here long and has to leave.

Tian Xiang busies herself for a while longer, and as things are wrapping up, a man wearing a white scarf and a Lei Feng hat comes over with a lunch box.

Seeing who it is, Tian Xiang instinctively frowns.

Lu Weihua is also here for this event, serving as a driver for the food factory’s small team.

Because no one was behind him, Lu Weihua stayed to chat with Tian Xiang after he served his meal.

"Xiangxiang, you’re truly brave, daring to take on such a task voluntarily. Honestly, I can’t compete with you," he says.

Who’s your "little sister" when we have no relation?

Tian Xiang remains silent, scooping herself a bowl of porridge and turning to leave.

Lu Weihua follows her with his lunch box, "Xiangxiang, there’s a family holding a funeral on the east side of the village entrance, don’t wander over there."

Tian Xiang doesn’t even want to acknowledge him, but he sticks to her like glue.

Tian Xiang gets annoyed too, turns around wanting to scold him, but Meng Cheng’an has appeared at some point, stepping between them.

Tian Xiang is startled, then lets out a slight laugh, and walks away with her bowl.

Neither of them is any good, she couldn’t care less.

Seeing Tian Xiang leave, Lu Weihua feels much regret, then glares at Meng Cheng’an with menace.

Rarely does he get a chance to be alone with the girl he fancies, what’s this guy’s deal, trying to compete with him?

Facing Meng Cheng’an’s stern and impatient expression, Lu Weihua gets it.

Just like Lu Feng, this guy really wants to compete with him.

Lu Weihua snorts with a dangerous tone, "Move!"

Meng Cheng’an remains unmoved, looking at him calmly.

Lu Weihua laughs again, pointing at Meng Cheng’an, "You’ve got guts!"

So stubborn and fearless, just like when they were kids.

Alright, you have guts!

Recalling being pinned down and bitten by this guy at age ten, Lu Weihua walks away with his bowl.

Back then, people from the five major factories either lived in dorms or settled in the same area, and Lu Weihua had interacted with Meng Cheng’an since they were kids.

Since his family’s situation was good, he was like the king among children. He wanted to subdue Meng Cheng’an, who had a poor background and just moved here, but unfortunately, he was tough.

After getting pinned down and bitten, Lu Weihua hoped his family would stand up for him, but instead, his dad scolded him.

The Meng family might be in decline, but Mr. Meng’s men are still active. If you can’t endure this small matter, be careful of bigger losses in the future.

On the other side of the shack, Lu Feng was eating a bun, drinking porridge while observing the scene over there.

Seeing Lu Weihua get frustrated, he chuckled too.

Usually always competing with him in secret, now he stumbled against a tough one.

Beside him, Tian Chuying handed him a bun, "Tiring afternoon work, have another one."

Tian Chuying spoke with soft affection.

Lu Feng, however, wasn’t appreciative. Seeing people watching, he said quietly to Tian Chuying, "Everyone’s watching, be mindful."

With that, Lu Feng turned away, putting distance between him and Tian Chuying.

Having worked hard all afternoon, feeling cold and hungry, she’d rarely given him her bun, only for him to keep his distance.

Tian Chuying, with an already not great temper, felt a little angry despite her affection. While washing dishes, she whispered to Lu Feng under cover of darkness, "Come out later, meet me near the village entrance."

In such cold weather, with someone dead in the village, what’s he thinking doing this at night?

Lu Feng: "Find some other chance tomorrow."

Tian Chuying: "Tonight."

Not waiting for Lu Feng to refuse, she just left.

Watching her receding figure, Lu Feng felt a wave of anger.

What kind of brain does she have?

The two city girls were stuck in the village, but the villagers had been considerate, offering them a small room to share, where the bedding, though stiff, was clean enough.

Tian Xiang found it acceptable, given the conditions of rural life.

Tian Chuying wasn’t satisfied, complaining about this and that.

But there was no other choice.

Seeing Tian Xiang tidy up and get ready for bed, Tian Chuying said, "Don’t latch the door, I’m going out."

Tian Xiang frowned, "For how long?"

Tian Chuying sneered coldly, "Not your business."

Thinking she was going to meet Lu Feng, she secretly felt a bit smug.

Tian Xiang, seeing her expression, knew she was off to find a man.

"Then don’t come back."

She didn’t want to sleep with the door unlatched.

Tian Xiang had noticed too, this rescue team was quite mixed, with all kinds of people.

Tian Chuying shot her a resentful look, then smiled slightly, "Sis, I’m going to meet Lu Feng, are you jealous?"

Tian Xiang, tidying her bed lazily, said, "Wishing you two eternal happiness and many offspring."

Hitting cotton with her punch, Tian Chuying fell silent for a moment, took her hat and scarf, and left.

Tian Xiang didn’t care about her, and as soon as the person left, she thought to latch the door, but instead, went outside to tell the host family about Tian Chuying.

Of course, she was too embarrassed to say she was off to find a man, since both their surnames were Tian.

She just said she had something to do and would be back later.

The older woman was puzzled, but still left the door open for Tian Chuying.

The old woman whispered to Tian Xiang, "There are bears on the mountain at the back. Aren’t you worried about her?"

Tian Xiang: "She’s not a child, she has her own judgment."

Returning to the room, Tian Xiang latched the door, planning to get up and let Tian Chuying in once she returned.

Sleeping without latching the door was out of the question, especially since the host family had two sons.

Tian Xiang had a restless sleep, and later on, she didn’t know what time it was, but Tian Chuying finally returned from outside.

Tian Xiang was sleeping soundly, so she didn’t bother about her, just opened the door and went back to bed, turning her back to her, not noticing Tian Chuying’s haunted expression or that half of her body was wet.