The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Pei Yu hung up the phone angrily.

She was genuinely angry.

If Yang Baozhu had directly confronted her, she wouldn’t be this upset.

But Yang Baozhu had Sun Jinhua shout insults at her home, which really infuriated Pei Yu.

She felt that the Yang Family was bullying her.

Thinking back to when her parents passed away, her brother and sister-in-law were young, the Pei Family had no kin in the village, just this single family, which made them easy targets for bullying.

Pei Yu still remembers those village women who, whenever they got angry, would come to their doorstep to yell and curse. Her brother was honest and her sister-in-law was not the combative type, so every time, they would just hold her and cry.

Sun Jinhua was even more hateful, constantly saying sour remarks and causing trouble behind their backs.

Pei Yu remembers overhearing her brother and sister-in-law talking once after she became aware of things.

It seemed like when Sun Jinhua was young, she fancied her brother, but being mean-spirited and not particularly attractive, her brother wasn’t interested. Later, when her brother and sister-in-law started dating, Sun Jinhua somehow found out and caused a fuss, eventually marrying the Yang Laoer from opposite the Pei Family out of spite.

These were words Pei Yu had secretly overheard and always remembered but never dared to share.

Now recalling them, Pei Yu was inexplicably upset once more.

Whenever she got angry, she naturally thought of Wang Ming.

Pei Yu directly called Wang Ming.

Wang Ming rarely went out, so when Pei Yu called, he answered quickly.

Pei Yu got straight to the point when the call connected: ”Wang Ming, are you dating Yang Baozhu?”

Wang Ming was stunned: ”No, of course not...”

He was startled and quickly asked, ”Who told you that?”

Pei Yu laughed: ”Who else, our village folks. People now say you’re dating Yang Baozhu and I, Pei Yu, have shamelessly snatched Yang Baozhu’s man.”

Pei Yu chuckled, but her laughter was extremely cold-hearted: ”Yang Baozhu has said this, so if I don’t do something, it feels like an injustice to myself. I don’t like being slandered or taking the fall for others. Wang Ming, how about we talk?”

Wang Ming was completely shocked, his body stiff, holding the phone with trembling hands: ”Pei Yu, don’t joke like that.”

Pei Yu’s expression turned serious: ”Who’s joking with you? Just give me a straightforward answer, yes or no.”

Wang Ming looked down at his unfeeling legs, unusually silent.

”What do you mean? Are you looking down on me?”

Pei Yu pressed further.

She was both angry and unwilling to let go. Yang Baozhu had wronged her; if she didn’t do something in return, it felt unfair.

Besides, Pei Yu actually liked Wang Ming.

Wang Ming had a good temper, good looks, and was exceptionally smart. His gentle, refined demeanor and handsome features ticked all of Pei Yu’s boxes. Previously, Pei Yu had felt aroused many times, wanting to pursue Wang Ming seriously, but given his current situation, she thought it might not be appropriate. But now, being provoked by those events, she’d tossed all her concerns aside.

Whatever, Pei Yu always did things her own way, doing whatever she liked whenever she liked. Since she liked him now and could annoy Yang Baozhu, she should make it official.

”No, don’t misunderstand me.”

Wang Ming jumped at the chance to explain: ”I’m not judging you; I’m judging myself. I’m just a cripple now and not worthy of you.”

Pei Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled, a hint of allure in her cold demeanor: ”But what if I really like you? If you disagree... fine, I’ll find someone else.”

”No way.” Wang Ming instinctively blurted out.

After a moment, he steeled himself: ”I...I agree. We can start dating. If you find me burdensome, we’ll break up.”

Pei Yu laughed gently: ”Then it’s settled.”

”Yeah, it’s settled,” Wang Ming replied.

After hanging up, Wang Ming felt like he was dreaming for a long time.

When he finally came to, he smiled somewhat dazedly, lost in his silly smile for a good while before thinking of Yang Baozhu.

Thinking of Baozhu, he couldn’t help feeling detest.

Considering, Wang Ming called Lady Wang: ”Auntie, Yang Baozhu troubled my girlfriend...”

He explained how after Yang Baozhu returned to the village, she spread rumors about Pei Yu stealing her man: ”I’ve always been cautious, never shown any interest in Baozhu, nor done anything inappropriate. Who made her think I was hers? Even after realizing Pei Yu and I have mutual feelings, she went on to ruin my girlfriend’s reputation. Aunt, I cannot tolerate what she’s done, just giving you a heads up, please don’t blame me.”

Compared to Yang Baozhu, Lady Wang naturally sided with her nephew.

”I didn’t expect she’d do such things. She seemed like such a simple girl, how did she turn out like this?”

Lady Wang frowned: ”She did help me, yes, but I’ve helped her a lot too, even gave her money. Debts are paid, from now on, she has nothing to do with me. You can do whatever you like.”

Wang Ming smiled: ”Thank you, Auntie.”

Lady Wang was more concerned about Wang Ming’s relationship: ”So, your girlfriend is Pei Yu? The singer?”

”It’s her.” Wang Ming said confidently.

Upon confirmation, Lady Wang beamed: ”Good, good. When will you bring her home to visit? Oh, make sure you treat her well.”

”Got it.” Wang Ming agreed verbally, but inside he felt sweetness, his mouth curled upward, unable to suppress his smile.

After hanging up, Lady Wang also remained excited for quite a while.

She liked Pei Yu quite a bit, especially her songs, which she loved listening to. Later, after Pei Yu saved Wang Ming, she researched Pei Yu’s background, learning about her family and relations.

Since then, Lady Wang had continuously kept an eye on the Pei Family.

She noticed that the Pei family girls were indeed quite remarkable, especially Miss Si, who excelled at studies despite not attending university due to certain reasons, yet even without formal education, she managed a prosperous life.

Lady Wang also considered the two plots of land Pei Yu had in Dream City, both ripe for development. Pei Yu didn’t ask for money but instead exchanged for houses and shops, this trade alone meant Pei Yu owned ten buildings, including two office towers, ensuring a lifetime of leisure even if she did nothing.

Moreover, Pei Yu was exceptionally famous, talented, beautiful; having such a girl enter their family would be prestigious.

Furthermore, Wang Ming’s legs were crippled; numerous doctors said there was little hope for recovery. Under such circumstances, the family had prepared to find him a low-status bride to care for him, accepting the criticism.

But if Wang Ming paired with Pei Yu, it wouldn’t be a joke; it would be an asset for exhibiting pride.

Thus, both for her nephew’s emotional happiness and family interests, marrying Pei Yu was absolutely advantageous.