The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 950: Chapter 928: Top Student in the 1980s 56

”Why not?”

Xiao Yuan said nonchalantly.

While speaking, he smiled and patted Anning’s back: ”Eat slowly, don’t choke. If you’re not full, I’ll cook for you when we get back.”

”Okay.”

Anning swallowed a bite and looked at Yu Shen: ”Uncle Yu, what were you saying just now?”

Yu Shen was at a loss for words when faced with Anning’s clear gaze.

After a while, he asked Anning, ”You and Xiao Yuan, are you two...”

Anning grinned, ”What’s wrong with us? I like Xiao Yuan, is that a problem?”

An old lady patted Xiao Yuan on the shoulder: ”Not bad, young man. Booking a wife early.”

A few old men chuckled, ”Yep, you two make a good pair.”

No, Yu Shen wanted to say don’t talk nonsense, but those old folks wouldn’t listen to him.

So Yu Shen asked Anning, ”Do your parents know about this?”

He was quite certain that Zhang Heping and his wife had no idea. If they found out, they’d tear Xiao Yuan apart alive.

Anning stopped eating and said with a smile, ”Nope, but I told Uncle Yu. I hope Uncle Yu can help us out. I think it would be best if you persuade my parents to agree.”

”No, I don’t have that kind of influence.”

Yu Shen quickly waved his hands in fear.

Anning lowered her eyes, ”What a pity, I was planning to submit my perfected protective cover to the country. If Uncle Yu doesn’t agree, my parents will be unhappy and won’t allow me to be with Xiao Yuan. If I can’t be with the person I like, I’ll be unhappy too. When I’m unhappy, I forget everything. Oh dear, what’s one plus one again?”

Xiao Yuan shrugged, ”If I don’t get a wife, I’ll become stupid. I don’t even know how to write ’one’ anymore.”

There’s no need to threaten people like this!

Yu Shen was really overwhelmed; he felt both Anning and Xiao Yuan were little devils.

Those old folks were still watching the spectacle.

Someone even patted Yu Shen and said, ”Take care of yourself.”

Yu Shen sighed, fearing that his many years of friendship with Zhang Heping might be ruined.

”I can’t be the only one to say it, I need some backup. Old Liu, you...”

”Oh, I still have a lot of work in the lab. I’d better head out.”

”Mr. Weng, how about you?”

”I have some lab reports to write.”

”Ms. Xiao...”

”I have plenty of work too; I’m researching new materials...”

And so, under Yu Shen’s pleading gaze, all those who had intended to enjoy the show left one by one.

Anning and Xiao Yuan continued eating, discussing which dish was more delicious.

Anning even said, ”Actually, joining the research institute isn’t bad. The chef here makes really good food. When I get in, I’ll ask for family visits, and then we can come here for meals.”

You two have quite a long-term plan.

Yu Shen was about to cough up blood.

Soon, a report on this matter reached the highest leader.

When the leader saw Anning create a protective cover but couldn’t get out of it, he was amused: ”This little girl is quite interesting.”

Then he saw Anning and Xiao Yuan threatening Yu Shen to play matchmaker and found it even more amusing.

The highest leader instructed someone to tell Yu Shen to make sure to secure the match so the young comrades have no worries.

Yu Shen wanted to slap himself hard—asking why he had to be nosy, why speak when others didn’t? Doesn’t he understand the art of silence?

Helpless, he tearily accepted the task.

By then, Anning and Xiao Yuan had already left the research institute.

The two were walking down the street.

Xiao Yuan held Anning’s hand, walking and talking with her: ”You did it on purpose, didn’t you, setting a trap for Uncle Yu.”

Anning smiled cunningly, ”Yeah, didn’t you say you wanted me to grow up quickly? I also think we shouldn’t sneak around anymore.”

”About the protective cover...”

Xiao Yuan didn’t finish the question, as he already figured out why Anning did it.

Anning blinked: ”Let’s keep it unspoken, okay?”

Xiangling and Hou Jun also moved to the Capital.

Secretary An was particularly happy and arranged a dinner inviting Hou Jun, his daughter, and grandchildren to have a reunion meal.

Zhang Heping busied himself in the kitchen all morning.

When the food was ready, the family sat around the table.

After some bites, the doorbell rang.

Anning used the intercom she made, and heard Yu Shen’s voice: ”It’s me, Old Yu, Old Zhang, open the door.”

”Uncle Yu,” Anning said with a smile, ”it’s open, come in yourself.”

Then, she quickly shoveled in a few bites of food: ”Mom, my classmate just remembered they needed me for something, I gotta go.”

She grabbed a coat, picked up a bag, and made a swift exit.

Anning and Yu Shen bumped heads at the door.

She gave Yu Shen a ”good luck” look.

Yu Shen almost wanted to cry.

With reluctance, Yu Shen stepped inside. Zhang Heping was quite happy to see him: ”You’re here just in time for dinner, sit down, let’s have a drink.”

Xiangling stood to serve Yu Shen rice and get wine glasses.

Sitting down, Yu Shen forced a smile: ”Old Zhang, I’m here to discuss something with you.”

”What is it?”

Zhang Heping asked with a chuckle.

With caution and care, Yu Shen spoke: ”I’m here to propose a match for your family, for your daughter.”

Zhang Heping froze: ”Old Yu, are you out of your mind? My daughter’s already had four kids, what kind of match are you proposing?”

Hou Jun cast a cold glance at Yu Shen.

Yu Shen quickly waved his hands: ”Not your eldest daughter, your youngest.”

This time, Secretary An couldn’t remain seated: ”Old Yu, what do you mean by that? I didn’t catch it, say it again.”

What else could Yu Shen do, he had to repeat: ”I’m here to propose a match for Anning. You see, Anning and Xiao Yuan like each other, and they don’t dare say anything, so they asked me to let you know. I know Anning’s young, and we’re not saying to do anything now, just letting you know.”

With a bang, Zhang Heping slapped the table: ”Old Yu, is what you said true?”

Yu Shen quickly nodded: ”True.”

Zhang Heping stood up abruptly: ”Where’s Xiao Yuan, I need to see him. What’s he up to? I haven’t wronged him, and here he is trying to take my daughter.”

If Anning were older, say, eighteen, Zhang Heping might not be so mad.

But Anning was only fourteen—not yet old enough—and Xiao Yuan dared to think about her. Not breaking him apart was a testament to Zhang Heping’s temper and friendship with the family.

Xiangling was scared, quickly grabbing Zhang Heping: ”Dad, dad, don’t be angry. Let’s talk things over calmly, take a seat and talk it out.”

Xiangling was truly worried for Xiao Yuan now.

Xiao Yuan was her brother, and she didn’t want Zhang Heping to accidentally hurt him.

Yet, she was also quite mad at Xiao Yuan. What on earth was he thinking? Anning’s so young; if Anning was naïve, shouldn’t he know better? How could he think of enticing Anning like this?