The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Xiao Nian carefully examined those photos, and he soon identified who was in them.

”It’s not me, you know my situation, my family is just an ordinary household.”

Xiao Nian smiled and said, ”Maybe this person really looks like me.”

His roommate just asked out of curiosity and genuinely didn’t think it was Xiao Nian: ”He really looks like you, you aren’t some rich kid abandoned by a wealthy family, are you?”

Xiao Nian patted his roommate: ”I’m definitely my parents’ biological son, there’s no mistake about that, what a pity.”

”Such a pity.” The roommate covered his face: ”I was hoping to have a rich second-generation roommate, so I could brag a little in the future.”

Xiao Nian couldn’t focus on his book anymore, he noted the link earlier, and then said he needed to go out, taking his phone as he left.

He went to a secluded spot by the lake at school and dialed Mother Xiao’s number.

”Mom.”

Mother Xiao was tidying up at home, preparing to visit Xiao Nian. Receiving Xiao Nian’s call made her quite happy: ”Nian Nian, what’s up? Do you have enough money? I’ll send you more if you need.”

Xiao Nian laughed, ”Mom, it’s nothing, I just miss you guys, so I’m calling. I have enough money, I’m here to study, not to compete with others. Apart from meals and buying books, I don’t have much to spend on. Save the money, don’t send me any. By the way, have you checked with my brother? His school’s tuition is expensive, his money might not be enough.”

Talking about Xiao Yuan made Mother Xiao angry: ”Your brother is so ambitious, he hasn’t come back for over a year since studying abroad, nor did he call. Such a capable person, he should never return, and shouldn’t ask me for money either.”

”Mom, you haven’t sent my brother any money this past year either?” Xiao Nian felt somewhat smug, but still pretended to be concerned: ”How can this be? What if he doesn’t have money? That school’s tuition is really expensive, he needs money for food and clothes too.”

Mother Xiao snorted angrily, ”If he can’t manage, he’ll return. Now that he hasn’t shown up, it means he’s managing. Let him throw a tantrum if he wants, we’ll see how long he can hold out.”

”This won’t do.” Xiao Nian seemed like he was comforting Mother Xiao but was actually fueling the fire: ”My brother’s anger is understandable, after all, it’s my fault. Mom, why don’t my brother and I switch back? Since we look alike, no one would notice.”

”Switch what?”

Mother Xiao got angrier, ”If only he were as sensible as you, Nian Nian. You, stay obedient and study well. There’s no relying on your brother; Mom will rely on you in the future.”

”Mom, I will definitely be good and take care of you and Dad.” Xiao Nian made promises, since saying pleasing words cost nothing, he was naturally willing to say a few more words to make Mother Xiao happy.

After a while, Xiao Nian asked, ”Mom, do we have any rich relatives?”

”What rich relatives?” Mother Xiao scolded angrily, ”I fell out with your grandma’s family because of the matchmaking swap. Later, when I married your dad, your grandpa and grandma didn’t show up either. I’ve been mocked for years because of that; you know your grandpa’s just a farmer, our family is full of poor relatives, where would there be rich ones?”

Xiao Nian took a deep breath, ”Mom, I’ll send over a photo, see if it looks like my brother.”

He sent those photos online to Mother Xiao, ”Take a look.”

Mother Xiao examined it closely, ”It’s definitely your brother; I wouldn’t mistake him.”

”Mom, my brother has been frequenting major luxury stores recently, spending tens of millions in a few hours. Where do you think he got the money?”

Xiao Nian explained the rumors on the internet to Mother Xiao.

Mother Xiao didn’t believe it at all, ”Those are online rumors, maybe he was just browsing, he probably can’t even afford food now, how is this possible...”

”Mom.” Xiao Nian interrupted Mother Xiao, ”You should visit my brother’s school, just in case... I’m afraid he’ll do something bad, if it gets out, it’ll be your and Dad’s reputation on the line.”

Mother Xiao finally took it seriously, ”Alright, I’ll find time to check on him at school, I need to talk some sense into him, make him behave, and stop thinking about those useless things.”

Film Studio

Xiao Yuan finished shooting a set of scenes and sat down to rest. Ning Ruoxi quickly brought him a cup of hot water, looking at the time, it was already past noon. Ning Ruoxi softly asked Xiao Yuan, ”Would you like to eat something?”

”Sure.” Xiao Yuan took the water cup, and Ning Ruoxi brought out the insulated lunch box, chatting with Xiao Yuan while opening it, ”Mr. Yun sent a nanny van, it’s cold here, why not have your meal inside the van?”

Xiao Yuan considered the scenes he needed to shoot today, ”Nah, I still have scenes to shoot later, I’ll eat here and rest in the van after the next set.”

”Alright then.” Ning Ruoxi handed the lunch box to Xiao Yuan, ”I tried making phoenix chicken slices, along with some crispy meat, and two green vegetable dishes, give them a try.”

She spoke while opening her cup to drink water, and also opened her lunch box, preparing to eat something to fill up first.

Xiao Yuan brought the water cup to his lips but didn’t drink any. He raised his hand to stop Ning Ruoxi, ”Wait a moment before eating.”

”What’s wrong?” Ning Ruoxi was a bit puzzled.

Xiao Yuan took Ning Ruoxi’s water cup and smelled it, as well as their food, ”Who has been near the water cup and the dishes?”

Ning Ruoxi carefully recalled, ”No one, I’ve had them with me the whole time, except... the moment I went to the restroom, but it shouldn’t be...”

Suddenly, she figured something out, ”It can’t be, are you saying there’s poison in the water and food?”

Xiao Yuan thought for a moment and decided to tell Ning Ruoxi the truth, ”Specifically, it’s addictive; after consuming it a few times, it has a similar effect, even if examined, there wouldn’t be much difference.”

While he was speaking, Xiao Yuan made a gesture.

Ning Ruoxi immediately understood, ”You’re talking about...”

Xiao Yuan nodded.

Ning Ruoxi suddenly felt a chill all over, ”Who wants to harm us?”

Xiao Yuan already had a guess, he looked at Ning Ruoxi.

Ning Ruoxi wasn’t foolish, she instantly understood, ”Him, why would he... well, he doesn’t know why he hates me, and you might be because he found out you’re Mr. Yun’s boyfriend.”

Xiao Yuan took out his phone, ”I’ll call Ningning.”

When he made the call to Anning, Anning had just finished speaking with the police. The criminal caught in Yun’s underground parking lot had been traced by the police; he was instructed by a high-level executive who Anning had evidence on and dismissed recently. The executive bore a grudge against Anning and hired someone for revenge, but Anning remained unharmed while the executive got exposed and caught.

Anning just learned the result, exchanged pleasantries with the calling officer, and the phone wasn’t even hung up when Xiao Yuan’s call came in.

Anning smiled and thanked a little before ending that call and answered Xiao Yuan’s call.

”Ningning, have you been alright lately?”

As soon as the call connected, Xiao Yuan asked.

”Did something happen to you?” Anning wasn’t surprised at all, ”What did Rong Junhao do?”

Upon knowing that Xiao Yuan’s food was poisoned, and even Ning Ruoxi wasn’t spared, Anning laughed, ”Is that all he can do?”

”He might have other tactics.” Xiao Yuan felt Rong Junhao wasn’t just about poisoning: ”We’ll wait and see what he’ll do next, let him show all his tricks, and see what he’s learned all these years.”