Awaken: I See Tags, I Rewrite My Life
Chapter 74: Mutual Understanding

Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Mutual Understanding

Meng Cheng’an’s voice was very low, with a hint of danger discernible upon careful listening.

Tian Xiang had been interacting with him daily recently, considering him a friend from the bottom of her heart, and she had long since let down her guard, not hearing it at all.

She said, "I’m looking for the matchmaking advertisement I posted before. I distinctly remember sticking it here, but now it’s gone."

Meng Cheng’an, feeling guilty, rubbed his nose and said, "Maybe the wind blew it away."

Tian Xiang glanced at him, "Could it be that someone liked me and took the information away?"

Now she’s quite the sensation on Red Fifth Street, isn’t it normal for someone to take a fancy to her!

What’s with that tone, as if her information is only worthy of being blown away by the wind.

Yes, someone does like you.

Meng Cheng’an’s hands in his pockets clenched tightly into fists, looking at Tian Xiang with deep eyes, like a wolf in the dark night.

After confirming the matchmaking ad wasn’t there, Tian Xiang was ready to leave.

Meng Cheng’an followed behind her, asking softly, "Not posting it again?"

Tian Xiang: "Forget it, it didn’t seem very effective."

Not very effective?

Meng Cheng’an chuckled, "True, you’re so popular, whether you post that ad or not doesn’t really matter."

These days, everyone has been watching her, today including Zheng Haitao, making it clear that eight people have shown interest in her in just ten days. If this continues, the threshold of the Tian Family will be worn down by matchmakers.

What do you mean ’you’re so popular’?

Sounds like he’s jealous.

Tian Xiang turned her head to look at him, "Why, is it bad that I’m popular?"

Meng Cheng’an muttered, "No, not at all."

With that disappointed tone, Tian Xiang was sure that he indeed had feelings for her.

Tian Xiang sighed, "So what if I’m popular, none of those people seem suitable for me. Relationships depend on fate. If the right time isn’t here, no amount of effort will help, but if it is, you can’t stop it even if you try."

Fate...

Meng Cheng’an’s gaze followed her, "Has your fate arrived yet?"

Tian Xiang rode her bike, facing the early winter wind, "Fate is mutual, I can’t be certain, it depends on what the other person thinks."

It means she has someone she fancies but hasn’t expressed it, and doesn’t know if the other person reciprocates.

Hearing this, Meng Cheng’an stood frozen, his mind exploding into a blank white for a moment.

She has someone she likes!

Who could it be?

Who??

Who!!!

Why doesn’t he know?

In the past month at the factory, no one has been frequently near her!

Could it be she’s secretly crushing on someone?

But he hadn’t noticed any such signs from her.

What is it exactly?

Who is it exactly???

Meng Cheng’an stood rooted, hands clenched on the handlebars, feeling like an arrow ready to be released, emotions on the verge.

Tian Xiang had traveled a short distance, seeing he hadn’t caught up, turned back to see Meng Cheng’an standing there, the persona label on his forehead turning blurry, giving off a sense of about to change.

Tian Xiang’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly turned back.

"Meng Cheng’an, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you coming?"

Tian Xiang stared intently at his forehead.

This person was a villain to begin with, who knows what he’d become if he changed, hopefully not worse!

Tian Xiang recalled a moment.

Just now, she hadn’t really said anything, just expressed her views on dating.

All she said was from her heart, just that the person she kind of liked happened to be him.

This person?

Wouldn’t he think she liked someone else and get agitated!

If that’s the case, and if he keeps changing for the worse, won’t it be her fault again?

Tian Xiang, feeling overwhelmed, quickly grabbed his arm and asked, "What are you doing? If there’s anything, just tell me!"

Being sullen is really annoying!

Looking at the white, slender fingers on his arm, Meng Cheng’an came back to his senses and turned his head to ask her, "Can you tell me who that person is?"

Tian Xiang bit her lip, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "How can I, a young lady, openly talk about such things? Don’t look at how carefree I am usually, I’m very serious and reserved when it comes to feelings."

After saying that, Tian Xiang rode off, not caring if he followed or not.

Meng Cheng’an would follow!

How could he not.

At this moment, he felt as if he was walking on clouds, his mind in a daze, even though his feet were pedaling the bike, he had no sense of reality.

Is it as he thought?

The person Tian Xiang fancies is right in front of her.

Is she really talking about him?

A bit hard to believe, given his bad background, everyone avoids him, his reclusive nature has no friends, he feels inadequate in so many ways, yet he clings to that touch of light, liking her.

How is he even worthy?

When he knew Tian Xiang had someone she liked, Meng Cheng’an wished he could immediately tear that person apart, ending her thoughts of him.

But now, knowing that person is himself, he started doubting himself again.

Truth is, he feels unworthy of her as he is now.

The wheels under him kept turning, much like Meng Cheng’an’s mind at the moment, going in circles.

Some time passed, feeling like a century, and when they almost reached their destination, Meng Cheng’an finally gathered his scattered thoughts, speeding up to match pace with Tian Xiang, tentatively asking her, "Lunch together tomorrow?"

Finally, this person took such a long time and found the right path!

Tian Xiang: "Haven’t we often been having meals together lately?"

As long as they don’t go out, the two would always run into each other.

Tian Xiang knew he always waited for her.

Yes, that’s too mundane, no different than usual.

Meng Cheng’an realized and after thinking said, "Dinner together, let’s go to Bridgehead Restaurant."

That’s an invitation for a date.

Why go to a restaurant for no reason!

Tian Xiang: "Why waste money, you need tickets too."

Meng Cheng’an: "..."

"Then, what do you want to do? I’m open to your suggestions."

Not bad, quite perceptive.

Tian Xiang: "Let’s go for a walk by the river after work tomorrow, and visit my friend."

It’s been a while since she saw Zhuang Ermei, not sure how she’s doing with Jiang Gaojun, tomorrow is a good time to check on them.

Meng Cheng’an’s head started spinning again, "Okay, okay, we’ll go to the river."

Turns out, that person really is himself!

Happiness came too suddenly, Meng Cheng’an’s mind blanked, and with a thud, he bumped into a roadside utility pole.

Tian Xiang was startled, quickly getting off her bike to check.

"Are you okay?"

Tian Xiang helped him, who had fallen, back on his feet.

Meng Cheng’an rubbed the spot he hit on his head, "I’m fine, really."

"Really okay?"

Tian De was still worried, afraid that because she agreed to a date, the plot would retaliate against him.

"It’s okay, just took a fall."

Meng Cheng’an met Tian Xiang’s concerned gaze, and his heart felt warm like a cozy lake.

The two got back on their bikes and continued forward.

Soon, they arrived at their destination.

Tian Xiang waved to him and went inside.

Meng Cheng’an stood watching her figure disappear around the corner before turning around to leave.

Throughout the journey, he felt an unprecedented joy, several times wanting to shout out loud.

Once he got home, after putting away his bike, he was eager to share the news with his grandfather, but found the old man sitting in the hall smoking a roll of tobacco.

Seeing his grandson, the old man wiped his face, looking stern and slightly sad, "You’re back."