The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Face-Slapping Time-Travel Farming Girl 4

Anning chose to visit her parental home just when Qi Rui was taking Qi Wenwei to see Zhou Zhenniang.

After those two left, Anning took Qi Wenshao and Qi Wenjuan back to the Ye family.

During the journey back, Qi Wenshao was especially nervous, constantly straightening his clothes and softly asking Anning, ”Madam, will grandfather dislike me?”

Qi Wenshao was actually quite sensitive.

Although he was young, he knew that he was not Anning’s biological child, but born of a maid.

He had an inherent sense of inferiority, feeling less than Qi Wenwei, and was afraid of being looked down upon by the members of the Ye family.

Wenjuan also somewhat looked down on Wenshao, turning her face away and ignoring him.

However, Anning held Wenshao’s hand and gently encouraged him, ”No, grandfather likes sensible and smart children the most. You’re so clever, he will definitely like you.”

Wenshao felt much better inside, but he was still somewhat nervous.

Upon arriving at the Ye home, Anning first took Wenjuan and Wenshao to see her mother, Mrs. Wu. After greeting Mrs. Wu, Anning went to find Ye Song alone in the study.

Ye Song was getting on in years and had not taken on students for several years.

He hardly managed even Qi Wenwei.

In fact, Ye Song could tell that Qi Wenwei didn’t really enjoy studying; he was only forced by Anning to put great effort into his studies.

He disliked those who did not know how to cherish or appreciate the opportunities given to them.

Even though Qi Wenwei was Anning’s son, his own grandson, Ye Song didn’t really like him and wasn’t close with him.

When Anning arrived, Ye Song was writing.

Anning entered the room and Ye Song smiled, calling her over, ”Ningning, come see how my writing is?”

Anning walked over with a smile, looked at the writing, then observed Ye Song, ”Father, have you not been well recently?”

Huh?

Ye Song was somewhat puzzled.

Anning then explained, ”I see that father’s handwriting seems a bit unsteady; there must not have been enough strength in your wrist while writing.”

Ye Song nodded, ”I’m old, indeed lacking strength.”

After helping Ye Song sit down, Anning spoke, ”Father should find a good doctor to take a thorough look and take good care of your health.”

”I’m quite idle now, and will pay some attention. There’s really no need to involve a doctor and cause a big fuss.”

Ye Song waved his hand, gesturing for Anning to sit down.

But Anning didn’t sit; instead, she knelt directly in front of Ye Song, ”Daughter begs father for a favor.”

Ye Song froze, looking gravely at Anning, ”What are you asking for? Did Qi Rui do something wrong to you, and you’ve come to ask for my support?”

”No,” Anning shook her head, ”Not that. I plead with father, if possible, to tutor Wenshao.”

”What?”

Ye Song was utterly shocked, ”You’re not mistaken, right? Wenshao? Not Wenwei?”

”It’s Wenshao.”

Anning emphasized the name Wenshao heavily.

Ye Song reached out to help her up: ”Tell me, what is it all about? Wenshao is not your birth child, and he is just a bastard... You should know, a bastard being too capable is not necessarily a good thing.”

Anning stood up with his help, whispering softly, ”Wenwei is not my birth child either.”

Ye Song’s hand, which was supporting Anning, trembled, obviously unable to fully accept what he had just heard.

”Say that again.”

Anning gritted her teeth: ”Wenwei is not my son.”

As she spoke those words, tears fell drop by drop from Anning’s eyes.

She displayed the heartbreak of a woman who knew she had been betrayed by her husband, that her son had died long ago, and that she had been raising the son of her enemy.

Moreover, Anning’s manner of speaking and acting was exactly like Ye Anning; even the experienced Ye Song hadn’t noticed anything amiss.

”What exactly happened?”

Ye Song asked hoarsely.

Seeing his only beloved daughter crying so sorrowfully, Ye Song’s heart also tightened with pain.

Anning took a deep breath, trying to speak, but when she opened her mouth, no sound came out.

She turned her head in distress, covering her face and wept for a while before wiping her tears and speaking to Ye Song: ”Dad, that dog Qi Rui had his eye on another woman before I entered the family. Fearing that our family would find out about his affair with another woman during the marriage proposal, he sent that woman away. However... he never broke off relations with her. After I entered the family, he kept it hidden from me.”

The more Anning spoke, the more distressed she became, holding back her tears, appearing very pained: ”Dad, I am not the jealous type, nor did I demand he only love me. I even arranged concubines for him after we married, but on the surface, he claimed to love me deeply. In reality, he was saving himself for that woman. When I was giving birth, he had already arranged everything. That woman had a son first, and he, he switched my child.”

At this point, Ye Song, gripping Anning’s hand tightly, causing her pain, asked, ”Where is my grandson? My grandson?”

Anning choked up: ”He... he has been gone long ago.”

Ye Song collapsed into his seat, his face streaked with old tears: ”It’s all my fault for choosing such a heartless man for you.”

”It’s not your fault, dad.” Anning shook her head: ”It’s all that dog Qi Rui’s fault.”

Ye Song sat for a while before saying, ”What does this have to do with Wenshao?”

Anning said hatefully, ”Now that I know Qi Wenwei isn’t my own child, how could I possibly put my heart into raising him? From now on, I’ll just indulge him and let him be. I want to see what he can become without my control.”

Ye Song thought for a moment and said, ”Perhaps it’s for the best. This happened many years ago, bringing it up now will only alert that dog thief Qi Rui. It’s better to keep silent and prepare secretly.”

This was exactly what Anning had in mind.

Her thoughts aligned with Ye Song’s.

She thought to herself that he truly was experienced and always had a plan.

”Wenshao was born to Bai He, and you know that Bai He was loyal to me. Since her passing, I have always missed her. Since I’ve lost my own children and Wenshao lost his birth mother, I thought of raising him as my own child. As father and daughter, we could raise him sincerely, and surely he’ll be more successful than Qi Wenwei. Hmph, then I’ll see what face that dog Qi Rui will show.”

As Anning spoke these words, her tone carried hatred, showing how much she despised Qi Rui and Qi Wenwei.

Ye Song did not urge her to forbear, not to hold grudges, nor did he say that Qi Wenwei was just a child and should not bear the blame for the adults’ wrongs.

After all, the biggest victim in all of this was Anning; as her father, Ye Song would only seek revenge, unwilling to hurt his daughter’s heart.

”Alright, since you’ve decided, although I am old, I can still move. I will help you.”

Ye Song thus thought that since he had given up hope on Qi Wenwei, Anning and Wenjuan’s future depended only on Wenshao. He would spare no effort to properly educate Wenshao; ultimately, to give Anning support in her old age, and also to provide someone who could back Wenjuan.