The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Anning’s family decided to leave right away, and after Anning took a vacation, the family was well-prepared. Xiao Yuan also bought the plane tickets, so they all set off for Hai City.

On the way, the Old Madam, Li Cuixia, and Geng Shuhua were extremely excited.

Especially after boarding the airplane, the Old Madam kept looking out the window and continually asked Li Cuixia, ”What can we see when we’re up in the sky? What do you think it looks like up there?”

Li Cuixia had no idea either: ”Mom, I don’t know what it looks like up there. Let’s take a good look later.”

After the plane took off, the Old Madam looked eagerly out the window and excitedly pointed out the clouds to Li Cuixia: ”Look, we’re flying above the clouds. So this is what clouds look like!”

”Yes, they look beautiful, all white like cotton. How does the plane dive into them? Aren’t they afraid of hitting something?”

Geng Shuhua also kept offering her opinions.

Sitting next to them, Su Mingyu, with a small face, explained the structure of clouds to the three elders, leaving them amazed.

On the plane, these few people remained in a state of excitement. By the time they arrived in Hai City, they felt utterly exhausted after getting off the plane.

At the hotel, none of them suggested going out to play; they each went to their rooms to take a nap first.

Xiao Yuan, since he was taking the family out for fun, was not rushing to work. He first booked a restaurant and took everyone to taste the local specialties of Hai City in the evening. The next day, he took the family out to play for a whole day before starting work on the third day.

Boss Ma, who was in touch with Xiao Yuan, immediately told Xiao Yuan upon learning that he brought his wife and daughter to Hai City: ”Bring your wife and niece along. I’ll contact our old friends, and we can all bring our families to gather.”

Boss Ma also sighed: ”Since you led us in shorting stock indices last time, we haven’t gathered again.”

Xiao Yuan smiled and said, ”I’ll listen to my older brother; let’s do it tomorrow night. I’ll take my wife and daughter over.”

Boss Ma cheerily mentioned a place: ”Remember to come over; I’ve booked the hotel and informed the others.”

”Certainly, certainly. I might not give face to others, but I must give face to my older brother. We’ve been friends for so many years, and if I stood my older brother up, I’d feel guilty.”

The two chatted and laughed, quickly setting the matter.

Over here, Anning asked Xiao Yuan, ”What kind of gathering is it?”

Li Cuixia and the others had never experienced this, so they perked up their ears to listen.

Xiao Yuan explained, ”It’s just a gathering of acquaintances, so wear something formal.”

Geng Shuhua quickly added, ”Ningning, you should take Mingzhu and Mingyu to hurry up and buy a few outfits. I’ve heard the wives of wealthy families dress beautifully; we can’t be outdone.”

”I’ll save money.”

Anning agreed, and afterward, she really did take the children to buy a few outfits.

Su Mingzhu had been listening all along.

She truly hadn’t experienced this kind of thing.

In her previous life, Anning had found her adoptive parents with ordinary family backgrounds, and she lived an ordinary life. Although she never lacked food and drink, her clothing and living were also quite simple. She learned frugality from her foster mother, usually wearing clothes only worth one or two hundred, never having bought luxury goods, or dined at upscale hotels.

Later, when her adoptive parents left her the property and money Anning had given her, she still did not indulge.

Honestly, she had only seen gatherings of wealthy people on TV. In real life, she’d never actually witnessed one or knew what it was like.

Su Mingzhu decided she would definitely observe and listen more casually, maybe picking up some important tidbits.

The gathering was the next evening, so tailor-made clothes couldn’t make it in time, so Anning bought some.

She bought a red off-shoulder dress and styled her hair into big waves.

As for Su Mingzhu and Su Mingyu, they went simpler. Anning bought the two kids a few little dresses — white princess dresses, pink tulle dresses, and light green embroidered little dresses.

With the clothes back, Anning let the two kids choose. Su Mingyu was uninterested in this matter: ”Let sister choose.”

She meant that whatever Su Mingzhu wore, she would wear the same.

Su Mingzhu liked to dress beautifully.

She hadn’t had much opportunity to dress up in her previous life. Besides, she was always alone, so even if she dressed up, there was no one to see her. It’s different in this life; she has loving parents and grandparents, as well as a dear little sister. She now has the liberty to do what makes her happy.

Su Mingzhu tried on all the clothes and finally chose two white princess dresses.

Anning was selecting clothes for the children.

Meanwhile, Mr. Geng returned early.

Xiao Xiu was feeding the child and, upon seeing Mr. Geng return, quickly smiled and asked, ”Back so early today? Is there something going on?”

Mr. Geng waved his hand: ”You should quickly buy a couple of suitable outfits. Tomorrow night, I’m taking you to a gathering.”

Xiao Xiu listened with delight.

Ever since she had been with Mr. Geng, he kept her hidden and never took her out for social occasions. She lacked the status to ask.

This time, Mr. Geng said he would take her out to a gathering, indicating his acceptance of her. Perhaps soon, Mr. Geng would marry her and give her a rightful status.

Thinking about it, this seemed quite likely.

After all, Xiao Xiu had given birth to a son, which might possibly be Mr. Geng’s only son. Mr. Geng wouldn’t let his own son remain an illegitimate child, would he?

”Okay.”

Xiao Xiu replied with a smile: ”What kind of outfit should I buy? Should I get something specially high-end?”

Mr. Geng was quite exhausted. He waved his hand: ”Buy whatever you see fit, as long as it’s pretty. This gathering is hosted by a few well-known tycoons in Hai City, supposedly to welcome someone. I assume that person has an impressive identity. If I can get acquainted with them, I might be able to secure some money, and then I could make a comeback.”

Mr. Geng was not content with losing his company, and lately, he had been thinking about raising funds to start over.

Xiao Xiu was aware of this: ”Alright, I will prepare thoroughly, making sure not to bring shame to you.”

Finally, on the day of the gathering, Xiao Xiu began preparations early.

She first visited a beauty salon for a treatment, then found a professional makeup artist to do her makeup and hair.

She had prepared her outfit. Since giving birth, Xiao Xiu had become a bit more plump. She had inherently striking beauty but had previously been overly thin, making her look somewhat plain. Now, being slightly more full, she appeared even more attractive, with her features more prominent.

Given her looks, the shop attendant recommended a red dress when she was buying clothes.

Xiao Xiu thought it seemed nice after trying it and decided to purchase it.

During the makeup and hair styling, the makeup artist coordinated with the dress’s theme.

After her makeup and hair were done, Xiao Xiu stood in front of the dressing mirror and found it quite fitting. She smiled proudly, thinking she might steal the spotlight at tonight’s event.

When she followed Mr. Geng to the hotel, she saw many people upon entering.

Most of them were not familiar to Xiao Xiu.

She recognized one Madam Bai.

This Madam Bai is a famous rich lady in Hai City. She is quite extravagant, often spending lavishly. Xiao Xiu had seen her at a beauty salon and had heard the staff talk about Madam Bai, that she spends freely, buying whatever she likes without hesitation, regardless of the price.

Xiao Xiu had once envied Madam Bai.

Now standing in the splendid hotel lobby, looking at Madam Bai, she couldn’t help but smile.

Being here, could it indicate that she might soon stand on equal footing with these wealthy ladies?

Looking again at those ladies, most of whom were not very young, lacking her figure, and less appealing in looks, she felt even more confident.

Boss Bai and Boss Yue were conversing when they happened to notice Mr. Geng.

Boss Bai grimaced: ”Why is he here?”

”Who knows.”

Boss Yue sneered: ”Probably here to seek investments. He’s quite the hustler.”

At this moment, Boss Ma came over with a smile, and Boss Bai asked Boss Ma, ”When is Mr. Su arriving?”

Boss Ma wiped his sweat: ”Soon, he just called and is on the way. Mainly today his little daughter woke up late, and they needed to take care of the child, thus they’re a bit late. Mr. Su also called to apologize.”

Boss Yue waved his hand: ”With children at home, one naturally manages things around the child first.”

Boss Bai smiled: ”I’ve heard Mr. Su has twin daughters. With Mr. Su’s looks, I bet the kids are lovely indeed. Sadly, I don’t have any kids at a similar age; otherwise, I’d shamelessly try to pair them up with Mr. Su’s kids.”