The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

”Boss Ni, what fancy dishes do you have recently?”

Mr. Xia greeted Ni Si as he entered, also reminding Xi Zhenhua, who was chatting enthusiastically, that they had arrived.

Upon hearing Mr. Xia’s voice, Xi Zhenhua quickly turned his head to look.

When he saw Anning, he shrank his neck, clearly feeling guilty.

Anning rolled her eyes at Xi Zhenhua and then, with a smile, pulled Xia Man to sit down: ”Boss Ni, bring out a few easy dishes first.”

Ni Si stood up and laughed: ”Okay, I’ll bring you some simple dishes first, and then I’ll personally cook a solid dish.”

She said with a smile as she entered the kitchen.

Xi Zhenhua quickly sat down at Anning’s table: ”Mom, why did you come back so soon?”

”What, you wished we stayed on the mountain and didn’t come back?”

Anning said with irritation: ”Even if we had nothing going on, there are quite a few matters at the in-law’s workplace. He could already take two days off to take us around, which is very generous. What more do you want?”

”No, no.”

Xi Zhenhua quickly waved his hand: ”I just thought since you rarely got a chance to go out and have fun, I wanted you to relax a bit and enjoy it for a few more days. I didn’t think much otherwise.”

Anning gave Xi Zhenhua a half-smile, scaring him into lowering his head.

Soon, Ni Si came over with two plates of dishes: ”Go ahead and eat first, I’ll speed things up. By the way, what do you want to eat, noodles or dumplings?”

Anning thought for a moment. She remembered the taste of the three-flavor dumplings at Ni Si’s restaurant was quite good, so she said: ”Let’s start with two pounds of three-flavor dumplings, and we can order more if needed.”

After finishing their meal, Anning called Xi Zhenhua to return to the hotel.

Back there, she asked Xi Zhenhua to quickly pack up, preparing for the flight early in the morning.

Xi Zhenhua was somewhat reluctant.

”Mom, I took quite a few days off. If I go back now, I won’t be working, and it’s boring to be home alone. I’d rather stay here a few more days.”

Anning said angrily: ”If you’re bored, just come with us to Su Hai. There’s plenty for you to do there.”

”No, I won’t go.”

Xi Zhenhua stood firm for once: ”If I go to Su Hai, there’s no one to keep me company. You think I don’t know? All of you are so busy... Besides, if I go there, what if Li Wanping clings onto me again?”

Anning sat down, smiling as she looked at Xi Zhenhua: ”Haha, weren’t you always wishing for a reunion with Li Wanping, dreaming of marrying her again? Why the change of heart now?”

It was rare to see Xi Zhenhua looking ashamed.

Blushing, he sat down: ”Mom, let’s not bring up the past. Back then, I was wrong. I mistook fish eyes for pearls, focusing only on Li Wanping, causing you a lot of grievances. I know I was wrong. I apologize, and I won’t make the same mistake again.”

Anning nodded: ”Okay.”

Xi Zhenhua was then filled with joy.

Then Anning asked him: ”So, what will you do if you don’t go back and stay here? Your dear one is also very busy, and Manman’s mom is about to teach senior year. They don’t have time to cook for you or take care of you.”

Xi Zhenhua quickly responded: ”No problem, I can eat at Ni Si’s restaurant every day. The food there suits my taste well.”

Anning nodded: ”Is that so? Then I shall think it over carefully.”

Xi Zhenhua became quite anxious, finally deciding to open up to Anning: ”Mom, haven’t you been urging me to find someone again? I hadn’t met anyone suitable, so I’ve been single all these years. Now I... I have taken a liking to Ni Si, and I just want to stay a few more days to nurture something between us.”

Anning was taken aback for a moment, then frowned.

This made Xi Zhenhua very uneasy.

He was afraid that Anning wouldn’t agree.

After a while, Anning said: ”Zhenhua, you must know there’s a thousand miles between you and Boss Ni. We’re not from the same province—you’re in the Provincial City of the Southern Province, and she’s in this county. Even if you really get together, living apart won’t be easy, especially since you’d be a couple already halfway there.”

This was something Xi Zhenhua had indeed thought about.

He sat down and spoke softly and slowly to Anning: ”Mom, I’ve considered it. You married Uncle Xiao, so you’ll definitely be staying in Su Hai. Jingchen and Manman will also develop in Su Hai. Staying alone in the Provincial City isn’t a long-term plan. Even now I have a job, but when I retire, won’t I still have to be with you? If I think about it this way, being anywhere works for me. Besides, Ni Si is younger than me and can take care of me in the future. I plan that our company is setting up a branch here. With my qualifications, applying to be the manager of this branch is no problem. As long as Ni Si agrees, I’ll immediately write a report and transfer to work here, creating a home for myself, where I can have a warm meal even when I come back. You and Jingchen won’t have to worry about me being uncared for.”

Anning thought about it, feeling that Xi Zhenhua had thought it through thoroughly.

This man, who usually wouldn’t consider domestic matters, had thought of all this, showing that he truly cared about Ni Si.

Knowing her son’s love-struck characteristic, once he fancies someone, he’s unwavering. As long as the woman doesn’t disappoint him, he remains loyal to the end. Anning thought about it and felt it might be good if Xi Zhenhua really ended up with Ni Si. At least, this Ni Si seemed much better than Li Wanping, and most importantly, Ni Si was capable and had good heart.

A person, as long as they are righteous and follow the Righteous Path without diverting to crooked ways, even if they have shortcomings, they’re tolerable.

Thinking this way, Anning indeed agreed: ”If you really decide, I won’t hinder you. You’re welcome to stay if you want to. But let’s set the conditions upfront: if Boss Ni is willing, that’s great. But if not, you should scram back promptly; no pestering, okay?”

Xi Zhenhua quickly nodded: ”Mom, I know. I definitely won’t do that.”

Seeing her son was entirely focused on Boss Ni, Anning couldn’t help but sigh.

She returned to her room to start packing and called Xi Jingchen, asking him to cancel Xi Zhenhua’s flight ticket.

Su Hai

Xiao Tong left home and drove to a small villa.

As soon as she entered, she was embraced tightly.

”Xinjiang,” Xiao Tong softly called.

Fu Xinjiang held Xiao Tong, with only a dim light on in the room. He leaned down and kissed Xiao Tong.

After a long time, Fu Xinjiang finally released Xiao Tong.

The two sat holding hands on the sofa.

Xiao Tong leaned against Fu Xinjiang: ”Xinjiang, our battle is about to begin.”

Fu Xinjiang chuckled lightly: ”Yes, just hold on a little longer, soon we’ll be together.”

As soon as he finished speaking, both Xiao Tong and Fu Xinjiang’s phones rang simultaneously.

They smiled at each other, then moved to the opposite ends of the living room to answer their phones.

”Tongtong, Fu Xinhong is really too much.”

Xiao Tong’s best friend complained to her: ”He’s flaunting his affair too openly, taking Bai Meng shopping today and getting caught on camera. It’s said that he’s even considering investing in a TV drama for Bai Meng. Look online, look at that shameless pair...”

Xiao Tong’s best friend was beyond angry, feeling unfair for Xiao Tong.

Xiao Tong acted furious as well: ”Really? I... I never thought he would do that. I originally thought he was just seeking freshness, so I ignored it, but it seems he’s found true love. Then what am I? What am I...”

Meanwhile, Fu Xinjiang’s friend was also discussing this matter with him.

”Man, your brother is just ruthless. Who doesn’t know that Xiao Tong’s one of the rare good girls in our circle? Back at school, she was focused solely on her studies, and once engaged to your brother, she’s been devoted solely to him, never getting into any bad things. Her character, ability, and talent are all top-notch, and yet your brother still... Oh man, if she were my fiancée, I couldn’t bear to see her upset.”

Fu Xinjiang had a smile on his lips initially.

But hearing his friend say that if Xiao Tong were his fiancée, the smile faded from Fu Xinjiang’s lips.

He glanced back at Xiao Tong: ”I know about this. I’ll try to talk to my brother, and if that doesn’t work, I’ll have my parents discuss it with him.”