The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 879: Chapter 857: Interstellar Superstar 27 (February Monthly Vote Bonus)

Anning opened the main brain and checked the owner and staff of the restaurant.

She thought the staff in the restaurant wouldn’t use such mind-confusing perfume in the elevator.

So, the source of this fragrance is quite thought-provoking.

When the elevator reached the top floor, Anning got on the aircraft, suddenly recalling the man she had just passed by in the elevator had a somewhat abnormal skin color.

She furrowed her brow, considering a possibility.

Flying back to the Xiao Family house, Anning entered her room and closed the door, then started looking up information about the Insect Clan.

The more she searched, the more her heart sank.

She stood up, almost running into Xiao Yuan’s room.

Xiao Yuan’s room was empty.

The healer had just examined his body and recently left.

Anning entered and set up a barrier to prevent others from seeing Xiao Yuan wake up and overhearing her conversation with him.

As Anning approached Xiao Yuan, he smelled the fragrance on Anning.

”Have you seen the Humanoid Insect?”

Xiao Yuan asked immediately.

Anning crouched down, held Xiao Yuan’s hand, helping him merge his spiritual power as she spoke, ”Yes, I just passed someone in the restaurant who I found strange. Upon returning, I thought that person should be a Humanoid Insect.”

Speaking of this, Anning was quite curious, ”How do you know I’ve seen the Humanoid Insect?”

Xiao Yuan sniffed again, ”The scent on you is peculiar; it’s a fragrance that easily confuses the mind. It’s a trait evolved from the Humanoid Insect, currently undiscovered by the Alliance. I learned it from the original body’s memory.”

Anning knew Xiao Yuan must have inherited some memories from the original body.

The original body had been stationed on Raya Star for years, having had many battles with the Insect Clan and knowing them well.

”Tell me about the Humanoid Insect.”

Anning was genuinely curious about them.

Xiao Yuan reminisced while telling Anning some things about the Humanoid Insect.

”Never be deceived by their appearance, and don’t get too close to them, or your soul will be controlled by them. Humanoid Insects have very high intelligence and are adept at mind manipulation. They evolve rapidly; hundreds of years ago, their appearance was distinctly different from humans, easily recognizable, but recently they’ve evolved closer to humans. Now, when hidden in human society, they’re not easily detectable.”

”That powerful?”

Xiao Yuan nodded, ”The Insect Clan evolves quickly. Humanoid Insects are only Sixth-Order Insects; above them are Seventh-stage Insects, Eighth-tier Insects, and Ninth-level Insects, which are formidable foes for humans.”

Xiao Yuan sighed, ”Another year, and it’s the Insect Clan’s breeding season. We’ve already eliminated the Ninth-level Insect, but it’s unknown what ranking will be bred this time. If another Ninth-level Insect emerges, humanity will be in danger.”

Anning withdrew her spiritual power, ”Let’s intensify our training. We have a year, and during this year, we’ll train hard to do our best to repel the Insect Clan’s attack.”

”Alright.”

Xiao Yuan agreed with a smile.

The footsteps in the corridor echoed once more.

Anning quickly stood up and began singing.

Xiao Mei pushed the door open and walked in.

As she entered, she deliberately slowed her steps, trying not to make a sound.

She stood beside Anning, watching Xiao Yuan on the bed. Suddenly, Xiao Mei covered her mouth to prevent herself from screaming, but her eyes were filled with tears.

After Anning finished singing, Xiao Mei turned and hugged Anning, sobbing.

Anning patted her back to comfort her, ”Don’t cry. What’s wrong? Did someone bully you?”

Xiao Mei shook her head vigorously, ”No, I’m just so happy, really happy. Sister Ning, just now while you sang, my brother smiled. He really smiled. I didn’t see it wrong.”

Anning hurriedly asked, ”Really? Are you sure you saw him smile?”

Xiao Mei nodded firmly, ”I’m sure.”

Anning smiled, ”That’s good news, it means your brother is conscious and responding to us.”

Xiao Mei wiped her tears and started to smile as well.

Anning took Xiao Mei’s hand and walked out of the room, speaking softly, ”Ah Mei, please don’t tell anyone about this, okay?”

Xiao Mei asked in confusion, ”Why?”

Anning explained softly, ”I know everyone in your family is hoping for Marshal Xiao’s recovery. You’ve hoped for so long and had little expectation by now. If you announce he’s improving, they’d be extremely happy. But, his condition is special. We don’t know what will happen; what if it’s not improvement, or in the future... I’m afraid Marshal Xiao and Lady Xiao’s moods would fluctuate greatly and affect their health.”

Xiao Mei thought and realized the truth.

She only saw Xiao Yuan smile, which isn’t certain evidence. It’s better to wait for confirmation of improvement before telling the family.

”Alright.”

Xiao Mei agreed with a smile.

Anning chatted with Xiao Mei for a while and returned to her room.

Back in her room, Anning called Li Wanwan.

Li Wanwan had been resting at home lately and answered eagerly, ”Ningning, are you okay now? Are you comfortable staying at the Xiao Family house? When do you plan to return?”

Anning replied with a smile, ”I’m fine. Mrs. Xiao is very caring, and Xiao Mei is wonderful too. I’m doing well here and plan to return in a few days.”

”That’s good, that’s good.”

Li Wanwan had been worried about Anning being uncomfortable or bullied at the Xiao Family house, and kept thinking about it.

Anning chatted with Li Wanwan and mentioned Cui Anlin.

”Mom, I met my brother today.”

Speaking of Cui Anlin, a shift showed in Li Wanwan’s expression, ”Did he seek you out? What did he say to you?”

Anning replied, ”He asked me out on behalf of Fang Xiaolian, Mom. My brother is very close to Fang Xiaolian. I found he’s deeply fascinated with her, but Fang Xiaolian seems to be keeping him hanging. Also, while staying at the Xiao Family house, I’ve seen Xiao Gen. Xiao Gen and Fang Xiaolian are also very close. I feel Fang Xiaolian’s thoughts are too deep; she’s using my brother, but I can’t speak to my brother about it.”

Anning looked troubled, ”Today, he asked me to help Fang Xiaolian, to speak well of her among fans. He’s trying to make her gain popularity through me, but I can’t refuse directly, so I said some vague things and left.”

The more Anning spoke, the angrier Li Wanwan became.

She had spent years in the entertainment industry and understood these things well.

Laziness like Fang Xiaolian’s Li Wanwan could see through instantly.

Earlier, she had friends with similar ways as Fang Xiaolian, keeping many people hanging, but eventually faced setbacks.

Li Wanwan’s friend was way craftier than Fang Xiaolian; Fang Xiaolian’s cunning was nothing before Li Wanwan.

”I know what to do about this. Ignore your brother; Fang Xiaolian can’t use your fame. If your brother complains, let him talk to me.”

Suppressing her anger, Li Wanwan advised Anning, ”Be vigilant, and don’t suffer losses.”