The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

After Xiao Yilin returned home from school, the family no longer mentioned the matter of the mistaken child swap, as if it never existed.

Xiao Yilin felt somewhat upset, and had no motivation to do her homework.

She sat alone in the room, listening to Anning tutoring Xiao Yishan.

In the past, she used to think there was something wrong with this house, and she was dissatisfied with everything.

Dad is a swindler, making people worry all day, fearing that he would deceive someone powerful, who might come to the door to smash things.

Her sister has a weak personality, coupled with her innocence, causing even more unease.

The family is poor, while other classmates wear brand-name clothing, and she could never afford it. Later, when mom died, she didn’t even have someone to talk to.

But now, seeing that she is about to leave this home, Xiao Yilin surprisingly feels a lot of reluctance.

The family is poor, but life goes smoothly enough. Dad may be a swindler, but no matter how little money he has, he always tries his best to provide for her, showering her with genuine love.

Her sister has a weak disposition but is obedient and accommodating, always giving way to her.

Especially since Teacher Qin came, the house has become warmer, filled with laughter and joy.

Actually, this house isn’t as bad as she thought.

As Xiao Yilin pondered these thoughts, tears began to fall.

”Eldest sister.”

Zhao Xiaomeng knocked on the door outside.

Xiao Yilin went to open the door.

Zhao Xiaomeng entered the room with a smile: ”Eldest sister, tomorrow is Saturday, we agreed to go out together, do you want to join us?”

”Where are we going to play?”

Xiao Yilin asked.

Zhao Xiaomeng whispered, ”The amusement park, I haven’t told mom yet, just the four of us discussing first before telling the adults.”

”Let’s go.”

Xiao Yilin nodded heavily: ”We’ll go to the amusement park, I haven’t been there yet.”

”I haven’t been there either.”

Zhao Xiaomeng’s voice softened a bit more: ”I made a plan online and chose a few activities for us to play, tomorrow I’ll ask mom for some money...”

Xiao Yilin tugged at Zhao Xiaomeng: ”Don’t ask mom for money, I have money, I’ll cover the expenses tomorrow.”

”Really?”

Zhao Xiaomeng looked surprised: ”Eldest sister, where did you get the money?”

Xiao Yilin felt a bit embarrassed: ”For the past two years, every time I asked dad for money, I asked for more, and over two years, I’ve saved quite a bit.”

”You’re impressive.”

Zhao Xiaomeng gave a thumbs up: ”I can’t do it, I haven’t saved any money at all.”

”Don’t ask mom for money.”

Xiao Yilin advised Zhao Xiaomeng: ”From now on, let’s be frugal, so mom and dad can save up to buy a house sooner.”

Indeed, the house is really not big enough for living.

”Okay, I understand.”

Zhao Xiaomeng smiled.

With this interruption, all of Xiao Yilin’s sadness vanished.

After Zhao Xiaomeng left, Xiao Yilin told herself, why be sad, leaving this difficult house isn’t bad, she’s not going to suffer, she’s going to live a good life with her biological parents.

Zhao Xiaomeng returned to her room, and Zhao Xiaocong came over.

”Did you tell her?”

Zhao Xiaomeng nodded: ”I did.”

She felt somewhat unclear: ”She’s about to leave, and she won’t be part of our family anymore. Why tell her all this?”

Zhao Xiaocong smiled: ”Leave some room for meeting again later, if she’s no longer involved with us, why not leave a good impression? Who knows, we might need her help in the future.”

”Brother, you’re a bit too utilitarian.”

Zhao Xiaomeng didn’t quite agree with Zhao Xiaocong’s actions.

Zhao Xiaocong seemed indifferent: ”A little utilitarian is good, and you and Xiao Yishan are too innocent, I need to watch over you.”

Zhao Xiaomeng suddenly felt speechless.

A silent night passed, and the next day Anning got up early to check her new book’s data, finding that overnight, collections, clicks, and recommendations had surged dramatically.

She looked further and found out the contract had arrived, and the editor arranged a text recommendation for her yesterday, and with the recommendation, the data naturally skyrocketed.

Plus, Anning’s book is really good, with a fresh theme, and its content is particularly exhilarating, combined with skilled writing making it hard to put down, naturally attracting a large number of readers.

Just overnight yesterday, many people sent rewards, and even one wealthy reader rewarded over a million reading coins overnight.

This was only the first day of recommendation, and there are six more days to go, so the data is expected to rise even faster.

Anning felt quite satisfied and changed her clothes to make breakfast.

Xiao Yuan had been picked up by Bao Bufen early that morning to perform rituals at the Bao Bufen family ancestral tomb, leaving Anning responsible for the breakfast for the four children.

Xiao Yuan arrived at the Bao Bufen family ancestral tomb at seven o’clock.

Quite a few people were already waiting at the ancestral tomb, and everything was prepared.

After checking everything again, Xiao Yuan began directing everyone to start the work.

As he directed, he said to Bao Bufen: ”Your family’s ancestral tomb was really well-chosen originally, with an open view in the hall, and there’s underground water in front, forming a nine curve encircling trend. But recently, an eastern factory was built, and a factory might not be a problem, but this particular one is a forging factory, with many open flames inside. The east direction is the Azure Dragon’s position, which loves water, you’re giving it fire, isn’t this an irreconcilable conflict, furthermore...”

Xiao Yuan pointed out various Feng Shui damages to Bao Bufen piece by piece.

With every point he highlighted, Bao Bufen felt a chill of fear.

Once Xiao Yuan finished, Bao Bufen felt fortunate to still be alive.

”Moreover, those few trees over there entirely disrupted the Feng Shui, making the ancestral tomb unable to align Yin and Yang. It’s a Yin house, yet the Yang force is too strong, whose family would be troubled if not yours.”

As Xiao Yuan spoke, seeing everyone had prepared everything, he started walking around the Bao Bufen family ancestral tomb in his characteristic manner.

After one round, Xiao Yuan took the Jade piece handed by Bao Bufen and began setting up an array.

Initially, nobody thought much of it.

But when Xiao Yuan buried the final Jade piece, a sudden strong wind kicked up, so fierce that people struggled to stand.

Xiao Yuan stood there and stamped his foot heavily: ”Disperse...”

As soon as he said the word disperse, calmness returned, followed by a gentle wind lifting the corners of Xiao Yuan’s white loose shirt, adding to his immortal-like aura.

Then, to Bao Bufen’s amazement, Xiao Yuan lifted off the ground, and his entire body floated.

Xiao Yuan reached towards Bao Bufen: ”Pass the bottle here.”

Bao Bufen hesitated: ”What...”

”The bottle with you and your son’s blood.” Xiao Yuan shouted: ”Quick.”

Immediately, Bao Bufen handed a small glass bottle to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan opened the bottle’s lid and sprinkled the blood onto the ground beneath his feet, and after he did, he gently landed back on the ground.

Bao Bufen’s eyes widened: ”Master, master, you’re an immortal, aren’t you?”

Xiao Yuan laughed: ”What immortal, it was just the Chi of Yin and Yang aligning.”

He pointed toward the spot: ”Erect a monument here.”

”Okay.”

Now, Bao Bufen was totally obedient to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan pointed further down the hillside: ”Plant a peach tree over there.”

Bao Bufen nodded repeatedly as he listened.

Xiao Yuan waved his hand: ”Alright, let’s go back.”