The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 909: Chapter 887: Top Student in the 1980s 15

Anning came to school very early this morning.

She put down her school bag and ran up to the second floor to find Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan also arrived early today. When Anning reached the second year class 1, Xiao Yuan was reading a book. When he saw Anning standing at the door, he smiled and got up to go out.

The two of them didn’t walk far, just talked at the corner of the corridor.

Anning immediately asked Xiao Yuan, ”What is Xiangling to you?”

Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment, ”She’s my sister.”

Anning asked a few more questions, and Xiao Yuan answered all of them.

Only then did Anning talk about how Xiangling looked like Secretary An, ”I’ve been thinking that maybe your sister is also my sister.”

Xiao Yuan laughed, ”Then doesn’t that mean we’re connected by fate, and you can help our auntie early on.”

Anning glared at him, ”Then tell me, how does it feel to have your biological sister become your sister-in-law.”

Xiao Yuan chuckled as he ruffled Anning’s hair, ”Alright, let’s not talk nonsense. In a couple of days, it’s the weekend. I’ll go home and find out what’s really going on.”

Anning nodded, ”You have to find out clearly, my parents have been looking for over thirty years.”

Xiao Yuan sighed, ”Well, my parents have also raised us for over thirty years.”

The two of them sighed simultaneously.

That morning, Anning was also listening attentively in class, especially during English class. She listened particularly carefully. The English teacher knew that English was her weak spot and asked her several questions during class, which she answered well. The English teacher couldn’t help but praise her a few times.

By noon, as Anning left the classroom, she ran straight to the school gate.

When she reached the school gate, she indeed saw Secretary An anxiously waiting for her.

Upon seeing Anning, Secretary An didn’t ask anything and directly took her home.

At home, after having lunch, Secretary An didn’t ask anything. Anning ran to the kitchen, and while Secretary An was washing dishes, she circled around, ”Mom, I found out that Aunt Xiangling is from Fenggou Village. She’s thirty-four this year. Her maiden name is Xiao, her dad is called Xiao Heizi, and her mom is called Sister Xu. She also has a twin brother...”

With a clatter, the bowl in Secretary An’s hand fell down.

She lowered her head, desperately wiping her tears.

”Mom, what’s wrong?”

Anning asked anxiously, ”Mom, why are you crying?”

Without cleaning up the broken bowl, Secretary An squatted on the ground and burst into tears.

Zhang Heping hurried in upon hearing the noise.

Anning was cleaning up the broken bowl, and Zhang Heping quickly came over to help, ”Ningning, don’t move, be careful not to cut your hand.”

After cleaning up the fragments, Zhang Heping asked Secretary An, ”What on earth is going on?”

Secretary An, crying, said, ”Old Zhang, that’s our daughter, that’s our daughter.”

Anning didn’t stay long in the kitchen; she quietly returned to her room.

Squatting on the ground, Secretary An cried and told Zhang Heping the information Anning had found out, ”Old Zhang, let’s go to Fenggou Village. Let’s go and bring the child back.”

Zhang Heping first helped Secretary An up, took her back to the bedroom, and then restrained his inner excitement. He talked to her as calmly as possible, ”Let’s wait a bit. We can’t rush. We might scare the child. Let’s first meet her adoptive parents, find out about the child’s situation, and then ask her adoptive parents to tell her the truth. Let’s see if the child can accept it. Old An, it’s true that she’s our biological daughter, but they’ve also raised her for over thirty years. We can’t just recognize her without considering their feelings. We need to take it slow. Slow and steady wins the race.”

Secretary An wasn’t unreasonable; she was just too excited and wanted to recognize her daughter quickly. Now that she calmed down, she knew that Zhang Heping was right.

”Then let’s first meet her adoptive parents.”

When Secretary An calmed down completely, Zhang Heping turned and went to Anning’s room.

Upon entering, he discussed with Anning, ”Ningning, this afternoon, Mom and Dad have to go out for some business. We might come home late. If we can’t pick you up after school, can you come home by yourself?”

Anning smiled and nodded, ”Dad, just give me the key. I can come home by myself. Don’t worry, Dad, I won’t run around. I’ll come back home to do my homework and wait for Mom and Dad to return.”

Zhang Heping smiled and patted Anning’s head, ”Our Ningning is really good. I’ll buy you some treats when I come back.”

Anning looked up with a smile, ”I want some White Rabbit Creamy Candy.”

”Alright, I’ll get it for you.”

Zhang Heping agreed.

He gave Anning the house key and strung it on a red rope to hang around Anning’s neck, fearing she might lose it.

After Anning left for school in the afternoon, Zhang Heping and Secretary An packed their things and headed to Fenggou Village.

Anning didn’t go to school alone, though. Zhang Heping couldn’t stop worrying about her, so he found a few kids from the factory who also attended First Middle School and had them walk with Anning. He also asked them to bring Anning back after school.

Anning and her friends played as they walked. When they reached the entrance of First Middle School, suddenly a woman rushed over and grabbed Anning.

Wu Fanfan, a chubby kid who was walking with Anning, immediately charged to hit the woman. Anning glanced at the woman and smiled at Wu Fanfan, ”Brother Fanfan, I know this person. She probably has something to discuss with me. You don’t have to worry. Go inside first; I just need to say a few words with her.”

Wu Fanfan didn’t say anything further and went into the school with the kids.

Only, the kids didn’t go to the classroom; they stayed inside the school secretly monitoring.

They weren’t entirely assured of Anning’s safety and were vigilant to see if the woman was there to bully Anning.

Actually, Anning recognized the woman who came looking for her. This woman was her body’s biological sister, He Erniu from the He Family.

He Erniu looked at Anning, her voice hoarse when speaking. She gazed at Anning with a bit of guilt in her eyes, ”Anning, I just had no other choice but to come find you. Rest assured, I’m not here to cause trouble or seek revenge. I just wanted to see you and have a few words with you.”

Anning coldly looked at He Erniu, ”If you have something to say, just say it.”

He Erniu spoke softly, ”I can’t stay at home any longer. I found a way to let Mom allow me to leave. But I realize how tough it is outside. I was just thinking... You’re so smart and decisive. Can you give me some advice? I honestly don’t know where to go.”

Anning was taken aback.

She didn’t expect He Erniu to be so clever.

In the body’s original memory, there was no trace of He Erniu.

The original body had got into university, and the He Family sought her out, always trying to exploit her. But it was always He Ming and He Li who came looking for her.

At that time, Da Niu had been married for many years. She was a simple person, kind-hearted, never had any intention of taking advantage of Anning, and never caused trouble.

But He Erniu never showed up. It seemed that by then, she had disappeared somewhere, with the He Family unable to find her.

Anning thought for a moment, realizing He Erniu was sharper than Da Niu.

Speaking of which, the original body wasn’t short of wits either but was limited in vision and overly concerned with reputation and face, so she was coerced by the Zhang Family and He Family. He Erniu, being her second sister, appeared to be a wise and resolute person.

From what she did in this situation, it could be seen clearly.

”How did you manage to leave? What are your plans?”

Anning asked.

He Erniu wasn’t going to hide from Anning. She couldn’t count on Da Niu, never wanted to consult her. With He Ming and He Li being selfish and malicious, and also younger, He Erniu wouldn’t bother discussing anything with them. The only person she could turn to was Anning, ”I just told Mom that Dad is in prison, and we can’t make enough from farming. We’ll need money for the younger sibling’s education and for building a house and marrying off the brother. We need to find ways to earn. I suggested to Mom that I go work outside. I heard many people go to big cities for work and earn a lot. And going to a southern economic development zone would earn even more. The family needs money, so Mom agreed to let me look for a job.”

Anning listened and nodded, ”So you really plan to go to the development zone?”

He Erniu shook her head, ”I don’t know where to go. I was really left with no choice but to consult with you.”

”Have you gotten a referral letter? Applied for an ID card?”

Anning asked.

”I have everything ready.”