The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 948: Chapter 926: Top Student in the 1980s 54

The house is all set up with the renovation and furniture, but there’s still a lot of things to buy.

Stuff like bedding, various daily essentials, kitchen items, clothing for all seasons.

On the first day here, Zhang Heping cleaned the room, and Secretary An along with Anning went to a nearby mall to buy all the bedding. Since they bought a lot, they had the mall deliver it to their door.

After buying these, they bought some simple kitchenware so the house could accommodate people and cooking.

The three of them managed for the night, and then began the big shopping spree.

Sets of bowls and plates, various kitchen gadgets, sheets and duvet covers for changing, and other things to decorate the house like tablecloths, various little ornaments, vases, and flowers.

Then there were clothes for the three people.

They could only buy clothes for the current season, no way to buy for all four seasons.

Anyway, after shopping for several days, they finally got the home sorted out pretty well.

Once settled, Secretary An prepared gifts for Anning and asked her to visit the Hu Family, and to tell He Erniu the family has moved, inviting her to come over and visit when she’s free.

Anning went to the Hu Family with the gifts, had a meal there, and then strolled around chatting with He Erniu.

A few days later, He Erniu also brought gifts to visit Zhang Heping and his wife.

He Erniu saw the courtyard dwelling Anning bought and liked the idea of living in such a house.

When leaving, Anning saw her off, and she whispered to Anning, ”I should work hard to save money and buy a courtyard dwelling too. Grandpa and Grandma are getting older, climbing stairs is inconvenient, and living in a courtyard makes it easy to take walks. The neighborly relations here are also good, they can chat with people when bored.”

Anning laughed and said, ”Then you better buy soon, prices are rising, and houses are definitely getting more expensive. In a few years, it might be hard to afford even a regular apartment, let alone a courtyard.”

He Erniu understood what Anning was saying.

She had lived in the Capital for a few years and knew how housing prices are.

”How about I lend you some?”

Anning smiled and asked.

He Erniu thought for a moment: ”When I find the right house. If I don’t have enough money then, I’ll borrow from you.”

Anning truly admired He Erniu.

This girl isn’t insecure or arrogant, but she’s particularly rational and wise, doesn’t covet things she shouldn’t, yet won’t refuse goodwill due to some poor sense of pride.

You could say, He Erniu is living a very reality-based life.

Anning stayed home for another ten days, and then Jing University started its term.

When going to school, Zhang Heping and Secretary An sent Anning off together, not taking much since home was close to campus; they could fetch whatever was needed later.

At school, Zhang Heping registered Anning and collected sheets, covers, and quilts from the logistics office, then all three went to the girls’ dormitory.

They arrived, and Xiao Yuan was already waiting downstairs.

Seeing Zhang Heping, Xiao Yuan quickly went over to help carry things: ”Uncle, Aunt, Ningning.”

Inside the dorm, Xiao Yuan busied himself, making the bed, cleaning out the cabinet, handling all the organizing work without letting Anning or Secretary An lift a finger.

Once everything was sorted, Zhang Heping smiled and asked Xiao Yuan: ”When did you return? If you have time, drop by at our place to hang out.”

Xiao Yuan laughed, ”Of course, my place is right next to Uncle’s. I’m alone at home anyway, and sometimes I don’t feel like cooking, so I’ll definitely bother Uncle and Aunt more often. Hope you won’t mind me too much.”

Secretary An chuckled, saying they wouldn’t mind, and noted that a lively home is nice.

Anning listened and saw Xiao Yuan gradually, imperceptibly encroaching on her living space, blending in slowly, while Zhang Heping and Secretary An hadn’t noticed at all, making her want to laugh.

Once everything was sorted, Zhang Heping suggested returning home for dinner and invited Xiao Yuan along.

At home, the meat and vegetables were ready. Zhang Heping cooked, Xiao Yuan accompanied Secretary An watching TV, and Anning packed some snacks to bring back for her dorm mates.

After eating, Anning and Xiao Yuan went to the kitchen to wash dishes.

While washing, Xiao Yuan watched Anning’s still juvenile look and sighed: ”When will you grow up.”

Anning just smiled, saying nothing.

Xiao Yuan took the chance to give Anning a hug.

After Jing University started, freshmen first went through military training for half a month before regular classes began.

Anning joined the military training like regular students, and attended classes step by step too.

She neither advanced too quickly nor showed anything extraordinary compared to other students.

Yet even so, Anning was quite famous at Jing University.

Mostly because she’s young, overly beautiful, and also excels academically.

During the freshman year exams, Anning scored full marks in all subjects and proposed several theories that a professor teaching her greatly admired. Even as a freshman, he would often bring Anning into the lab to help him as an assistant.

By sophomore year, Anning was able to conduct experiments independently.

In the second semester of her sophomore year, Anning spent over half a month holed up in the lab, and upon completing her work, called Yu Shen to hand over her experimental data and product.

This time Anning made a type of protective suit.

The protective suit provides comprehensive protection and is mainly for researchers doing nuclear experiments.

Wearing the suit, they won’t have to worry about radiation and it ensures their safety.

Apart from the protective suit, Anning also developed an extension product—bulletproof vests.

The bulletproof vest Anning made resembles regular clothing, very lightweight, but more effective than the current bulletproof vests used.

Yu Shen took the bulletproof vest for testing, first dressing a mannequin and shooting over ten bullets; the vest remained unscathed. Examining beneath the vest revealed no marks on the mannequin.

Animal testing showed similarly excellent results.

Due to these breakthroughs, Anning caught the attention of authorities.

They not only encrypted all of Anning’s data but also assigned bodyguards to her.

Anning insisted she didn’t need bodyguards, so Yu Shen personally talked to her, explaining such measures were for her personal safety, that the nation couldn’t afford talents like her suffering any accidents and hoped she’d understand and agree.

Anning assured Yu Shen, ”Uncle Yu, I can ensure my safety, really don’t need bodyguards.”

Yet Yu Shen wouldn’t budge.

In his view, Anning was still a child. How could a young girl ensure her safety? When a child acts impulsive, she shouldn’t just get her way.

Anning was quite upset and spent another month developing a self-protection device.

She proudly took it to Yu Shen.

Yu Shen had just seen the researchers complete the bulletproof vest, about to start production, when he received Anning’s call saying she was outside the research institute.

Yu Shen quickly went to pick her up.

Several researchers knew of Anning and crowded around, some curious, some asking questions.

Anning cheerfully answered many questions before breaking free from the group.

Holding up a pill-sized object, she proudly told Yu Shen, ”Uncle Yu, with this, no more need for bodyguards.”

”What’s this? What is it?”

Yu Shen was puzzled, ”You’re holding a pill and telling me it ensures your safety?”