The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

At night, Mr. Fu couldn’t sleep at all.

Mrs. Fu lay beside him, and with Mr. Fu tossing and turning, she couldn’t sleep either.

”It’s already midnight; why aren’t you sleeping yet?”

Mrs. Fu couldn’t bear it any longer and reminded Mr. Fu.

Mr. Fu sighed: ”Do you think we’re wrong in nurturing the eldest while neglecting the second?”

Mrs. Fu was stunned for a moment: ”Why are you thinking about this now?”

Mr. Fu turned toward Mrs. Fu: ”The eldest is not clear-headed, causing chaos at home over a woman. Now he’s arguing with us over that Bai Meng, insisting on breaking off the engagement with Tongtong, whom he’s had a long-standing relationship with. In the future, might he ruin the Fu Family because of Bai Meng?”

”No, that shouldn’t be the case.”

Mrs. Fu was startled.

”Maybe.” The more Mr. Fu thought about it, the more he worried: ”Watch it. If he remains stubborn, we must carefully groom the second.”

Mrs. Fu thought for a while: ”Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”

Fu Xinjiang lay on the bed, sending a message to Xiao Tong.

”The eldest came back and argued with my mom and dad. I can see he’s completely mesmerized by Bai Meng and might break off the engagement with you anytime.”

Xiao Tong’s reply was quick: ”I’ll work on improving my rapport with your parents over the next few days, and you should increase the hatred value against him.”

Fu Xinjiang laughed: ”Alright.”

Holding his phone, he laughed heartily: ”Fu Xinhong, it won’t be long before both Xiao Tong and the Fu Family belong to me, and you’ll end up with nothing.”

Fu Xinjiang had always been jealous of Fu Xinhong.

He considers himself as talented as Fu Xinhong, but because Fu Xinhong is the eldest son, he can only watch as Fu Xinhong is groomed as the heir, while he can’t learn those things, merely left to his devices. Neither Mr. Fu nor Mrs. Fu would let him do anything serious, always telling him he could live lightly, which is just favoritism.

On its own, this wouldn’t make Fu Xinjiang hate Fu Xinhong.

However, when Fu Xinhong got engaged to Xiao Tong, whom Fu Xinjiang had liked since childhood, he began to hate.

He could give up on the Fu Family, but he can’t lose Xiao Tong.

If Xiao Tong is destined to marry the heir of the Fu Family, then he could absolutely replace Fu Xinhong.

Fu Xinhong caused him to lose everything, so he’ll take it all back, everything, both the Fu Family and Xiao Tong. He would make Fu Xinhong lose everything and let him taste the feeling of despair and decline from all those years.

For this reason, Fu Xinjiang had been working hard, secretly pursuing Xiao Tong for years, finally winning her over, and they began a covert relationship. Xiao Tong also started helping Fu Xinjiang to deal with Fu Xinhong.

Even the matter of Bai Meng was orchestrated by Xiao Tong getting someone to hint at Xiao Zhang.

Fu Xinjiang knows Fu Xinhong well, with Bai Meng personally chosen by Fu Xinjiang based on Fu Xinhong’s preferences, and then Xiao Tong arranged for someone to recommend Bai Meng to Xiao Zhang for setup.

Subsequently, Fu Xinjiang and Xiao Tong could just sit back and reap the benefits.

Bai Meng did not disappoint; she truly mesmerized Fu Xinhong, making him lose his senses. It won’t be long before Mr. Fu loses hope in Fu Xinhong.

Of course, if there was only Fu Xinhong in the Fu Family, no matter how disappointed he was, Mr. Fu wouldn’t give up on Fu Xinhong.

But the Fu Family also has Fu Xinjiang. Although he didn’t receive formal heir training, his talent and abilities are quite good, something Mr. Fu is aware of.

When he becomes disappointed in Fu Xinhong, it will be time for Fu Xinjiang’s ascension.

Thinking about all this, Fu Xinjiang’s lips curled with a smile.

Anning, Xi Jingchen, and Xia Man returned to Su Hai in the afternoon; Anning asked Xi Jingchen to take Xia Man home for some rest and resume work tomorrow, while she did not rest as she drove straight to the Xiao Family.

Xiao Yuan was in a meeting at this time, so Anning waited for him in Xiao Yuan’s office.

While waiting for Xiao Yuan, Anning handled some matters online.

After waiting for over half an hour, Xiao Yuan pushed the door open and came in.

Upon seeing Anning inside, he smiled: ”Xiao Zhang, get us something to eat.”

He turned and instructed his assistant.

Assistant Zhang agreed with a smile.

Xiao Yuan closed the door and walked to Anning’s side: ”Back.”

Anning looked up: ”Yes, I’ll first review this report, then we can go out for a walk.”

”Okay.”

Xiao Yuan went to his desk and started handling the documents on it.

Assistant Zhang brought some pastries and water over; Anning smiled and thanked him.

Feeling a little hungry now, she took a piece of pastry and ate while reviewing the report.

After the two finished their work, it was already evening.

Xiao Yuan picked up his jacket: ”Let’s go out to relax.”

Anning turned off her computer: ”Sure.”

Leaving the Xiao Family, Anning noticed Xiao Yuan was in formal attire, so she laughed and pulled him to a mall to buy casual clothes for a change.

Anning also bought a set, and the clothes they wore were in similar color and style, looking like a couple outfit, which made Xiao Yuan very happy.

He held Anning’s hand, walking leisurely.

The two chatted while strolling.

As night fell, the whole of Suhai City became even livelier.

Anning tugged at Xiao Yuan: ”I want to eat barbecue.”

Xiao Yuan chuckled: ”Come on, I’ll take you to eat.”

They zigzagged their way to the food street, where there were many stalls and several barbecue setups.

Anning and Xiao Yuan found a barbecue stall with decent business and sat down; Anning called loudly: ”Boss, ten meat skewers, two toasted bun slices, five gluten skewers...”

Xiao Yuan added: ”And two beers.”

After speaking, they exchanged smiles.

Anning stretched: ”It’s been ages since I sat on the street for some skewers, quite nostalgic.”

Sitting on not-so-clean stools, smelling the smoke and observing the bustling crowd, Anning felt at peace in her heart. This kind of market atmosphere somehow gave her a feeling of serenity amidst the time.

Skewers were served, and Anning gave Xiao Yuan a handful as she herself grabbed some and ate heartily.

After a couple of skewers, Anning lifted her beer and took a big swig: ”It’s quite satisfying.”

Xiao Yuan nodded.

To be honest, the skewers here tasted pretty good, and Xiao Yuan ate heartily too, ending up with oil all over his mouth.

Anning took a napkin to wipe the oil and chili powder off his mouth, Xiao Yuan smiled at her and picked up another skewer, deliberately smearing oil and sauce over his mouth, then indicated for Anning to wipe him again.

Anning helplessly smiled, waited a moment, then took a napkin to wipe his mouth: ”Acting like a child.”

”An old child, indeed.” Xiao Yuan replied.

True enough.

Anning found that really apt. After all, they’ve lived through many lifetimes, not even knowing how long truly, having experienced too many things, they’ve gradually changed their mindset. Now, there really is some childlike innocence within, as well as childlike mischief and willfulness.

After eating, they sat for a while before paying and leaving.

A gentle night breeze blew, and Xiao Yuan and Anning walked hand in hand, chatting along the way.

”Anything new and interesting these days?”

Xiao Yuan put his arm around Anning: ”Well, yes, folks spotted the affair between Fu Xinhong and Bai Meng, spreading rumors everywhere, some even called me asking whether I knew about it.”

Anning glanced at Xiao Yuan: ”Feeling uneasy?”

”Not really, as I haven’t paid much attention to Xiao Tong, didn’t care for her, so there’s no disappointment.” Xiao Yuan said calmly, as if discussing someone else’s matters: ”Neither son in the Fu Family seems promising: the eldest immature, possibly spoiled since childhood without hardship, not enough wisdom or sense to act wisely.”

Anning nodded: ”The second lacks integrity, only uses deceitful tricks. If I had a daughter, I’d not want her marrying him, but Xiao Tong is... let them be.”

Xiao Yuan snorted: ”If President Fu passes and Fu Xinjiang takes over, it might not hold for long, since an heir who only schemes and plots will lead the business into ruin.”

Anning agreed with this.

”Better hand it to Fu Xinhong, at least he’s more straightforward than Fu Xinjiang.”

However, neither Fu Xinjiang nor Fu Xinhong impressed Anning and Xiao Yuan.

Praised as outstanding youths, or rare talents in their circle—those words really overraise the two.

Especially Fu Xinjiang, who has grown twisted, lacks character, neglecting basic integrity, not fit to lead.