The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 244: Chapter 242: Slapping the Apocalypse Reborn Woman 23

Xu Family is an old established family in the Capital.

Starting from the generation of the Old Master Xu, they began to prosper, and up to now, the Xu family has gone through four generations and suffered many setbacks, but they have managed to survive them all.

In his early years, Old Xu made significant contributions, and after retiring, he enjoyed helping others. Not only did he sponsor some impoverished students, but he also liked to give opportunities to capable and good-natured young people, promoting many of them. Now, there are quite a few who remember his kindness.

Even though the Xu family’s influence has waned now, as long as Old Xu is there, no one dares to target the Xu family.

Old Xu is like a stabilizing anchor; as long as he is around, the Xu family can remain safe for another day.

If Anning could lend a hand to the Xu family, she would certainly catch the eye of Old Xu, whose temperament hasn’t changed even now, as he likes promising children.

And Anning is undoubtedly that type of promising person. When the time comes, Old Xu would definitely protect her with all his might.

Anning soon understood what Yin Baichuan meant.

”What happened to the Xu family?”

Speaking about the Xu family’s troubles, Yin Baichuan seemed quite troubled: ”It’s Old Xu’s youngest son who ran into trouble. Some time ago, Xu Feng and a few friends went out to play. When he returned, he was unconscious. Old Xu hired many people to treat him, but to no avail. Initially he was hospitalized, but the treatment only worsened his condition, so they simply discharged him and took him home to seek help from some capable individuals...”

Yin Baichuan briefly explained the situation of the Xu family, giving Anning some clarity.

Due to the urgency of the situation at the Xu family’s side, Yin Baichuan and Anning didn’t delay further, and they took a flight to the Capital the next day.

After getting off the plane, Yin Baichuan walked while making a phone call.

Anning, along with Jixiang and Ruyi, went to collect the luggage. The two kids, wearing their small backpacks, ran ahead, romping along the way. Anning followed close behind, occasionally reminding them to watch the road.

Just a moment of distraction, and Ruyi bumped into a woman.

Anning hurried over to pull Ruyi back, and also apologized to the woman: ”I’m sorry, the kids are a bit wild. Are you alright?”

The woman was not dressed very well, and although not very old, her face had many wrinkles, clearly having endured much hardship.

Anning still felt quite sorry, repeatedly asking if the woman was alright.

However, the woman was not appreciative at all, and looked at Ruyi with disgust: ”What kind of girl is brought out like this? It doesn’t look good for a young girl to run around like this. In the future, keep an eye on your children.”

Anning couldn’t help but frown.

However, not wanting to cause a conflict, she just smiled, pulled Ruyi and walked away.

The woman continued to mutter behind them: ”Really, what kind of people dress up a little girl in such fine clothes? With that money, you should be saving it for your own sons.”

Anning was quite speechless.

Ruyi was very angry and turned to make a face at the woman. The woman pursed her lips and looked at Anning’s retreating back as if she was looking at a fool.

Anning didn’t take this incident to heart. She collected the luggage and waited a while before Yin Baichuan joined her, and they exited the airport.

Unexpectedly, outside the airport, they ran into that woman again.

This time, the woman was with a few other people, among them an elderly couple who stood by with stern faces without speaking. Three middle-aged women were busy dealing with the luggage, and behind the middle-aged women were three middle-aged men, along with a few kids.

The three middle-aged men, clearly neither lacking arms nor legs, did nothing and kept their hands free, even as they saw the women struggling with the luggage without offering any help.

There were also a few kids; the girls knew to help the adults carry things, while the boys just played around without caring.

Seeing this, Anning understood why the woman had made her earlier comment about a little girl being out of place. Growing up in such an environment, she had been brainwashed into developing a strong gender bias.

However, this matter had nothing to do with her. She just glanced over and continued walking forward with Jixiang and Ruyi.

She had only walked a few steps when she heard someone calling her.

Anning looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xiao Yuan walking towards her in a particularly youthful-looking casual outfit.

Yin Baichuan saw Xiao Yuan and smiled: ”What a coincidence, are you going on a business trip again?”

Xiao Yuan shook hands with Yin Baichuan, but his eyes were fixed on Anning: ”No, I am here to pick up Uncle Yin and Anning.”

Yin Baichuan gave a knowing smile.

He understood that Xiao Yuan was not really there to pick him up; he was there for Anning.

Xiao Yuan walked up to Anning and took the suitcase from her hand: ”Let’s go.”

Anning didn’t put on any airs and followed him into the car with the children.

Once everyone was seated, Xiao Yuan asked Anning, ”Have you found a place to stay?”

Anning shook her head: ”I plan to stay in a hotel for two days first and then look slowly.”

Xiao Yuan thought for a moment: ”I have an empty house you can stay in temporarily, consider it as helping me look after the place.”

Yin Baichuan glanced at Anning, knowing in his heart that Xiao Yuan had really taken a liking to Anning; otherwise, he wouldn’t offer his house.

It’s known that Xiao Yuan is a private person, and he generally doesn’t let anyone touch his things.

Even his sister, Xiao Keke, has to coax and plead to take his things, and most of the time, he doesn’t agree. Sometimes, he would even throw away the things his sister had touched.

Anning thought for a moment and nodded, ”Okay, but I must pay rent.”

Xiao Yuan didn’t dwell on the matter of rent. He turned back and smiled at Anning: ”I’ll show you the house later.”

After dropping off Yin Baichuan at the hotel and settling him in, Xiao Yuan really did take Anning to see the house.

He said it was just one empty room, but in fact, it was a villa. Though not very large, the villa was well located in a famous neighborhood in the Capital, and the houses here were incredibly expensive.

Xiao Yuan led Anning and the three of them inside, showed them around after opening the door: ”I bought this few years ago and it’s been vacant, but there are cleaning staff who come regularly. The daily necessities are all complete. You can just move in. If you need anything else, there’s a supermarket in the community where you can buy it.”

The house was decorated simply and brightly, with a practical layout. Most importantly, there was even a children’s room upstairs filled with toys, clearly meant for Jixiang and Ruyi.

The two children, seeing the room full of toys, immediately screamed excitedly and rushed in, playing wildly in no time.

Anning looked at Xiao Yuan with a sly smile.

Xiao Yuan’s face instantly turned red.

”Didn’t expect Mr. Xiao to already have children?”

Anning teased him.

Xiao Yuan was terrified and quickly waved his hands: ”No, I’m not married, how could I have children...”

He explained in a fluster, ”I, I haven’t had any intimate relationships with any women, this room was prepared for Jixiang and Ruyi.”

Anning walked to the door and waved at Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan immediately scurried over.

Anning thought of that Xiao Yuan with red hair in another life, her face unconsciously breaking into a radiant smile.