The Vicious Female Supporting Character Just Wants to Cuddle with the Heroine - Chapter 17

Ning Xin’s audacity amused Shen Qingzhi. She reached out and pinched Ning Xin’s cheek, saying, “What can I do? As long as you’re back safe, that’s enough. Don’t go on such a rampage again.”

“I’m afraid that’s not possible. I still need to visit a few more cities.”

Ning Xin had already calculated that she needed to prepare enough grain, which meant she had to take over rice shops in at least five cities. She was still worried that it wouldn’t be enough.

Shen Qingzhi, however, frowned at Ning Xin’s words. “Do you know what danger is? How can I be at ease with you causing so much trouble?”

“The world is still peaceful now, and I don’t offend anyone, so there won’t be any danger. Sister Shen, don’t treat me like a child.”

“So, you’re not going to act obedient in front of me anymore, is that it?”

Shen Qingzhi stood there, regretting that she couldn’t follow Ning Xin every day. She had no control over where Ning Xin wanted to go and could do nothing but worry.

Ning Xin offered a flattering smile. “I’m not pretending to be obedient; I really am. The reason I dare to cause so much trouble is because I have you as my backer, Sister. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare.”

“Sweet talk. Ning Xin, why do you have to go to such lengths? The money you’re earning now is more than enough for you, isn’t it?”

“I’m very good at spending money. This much money isn’t enough. I have to plan for my future. If I don’t get married, then when I’m old and want to live a life of comfort, I have to work hard now.”

“You’re not telling the truth.”

Ning Xin’s expression was no different from usual, but Shen Qingzhi could tell that Ning Xin wasn’t being honest and was still trying to coax her.

With her lie exposed, Ning Xin had no choice but to push on. “Sister Shen, everyone has their little secrets. I haven’t pried into yours, so please allow me to keep a few of my own.”

Ning Xin’s words rendered Shen Qingzhi speechless. Ning Xin was right. Everyone has secrets. Ning Xin had never pried into her affairs, so she had no right to demand that Ning Xin be completely open with her.

“Sister Shen, I’m hungry. Let’s not talk about this anymore. How about we eat first?”

“Alright.”

Ning Xin wanted to ease the atmosphere between them during dinner, but Shen Qingzhi was sulking the whole time. Ning Xin didn’t know how to break the awkward silence. She had already upset Shen Qingzhi, and if she said something wrong again and made her “golden thigh” even angrier, it would be bad.

Shen Qingzhi wasn’t angry with Ning Xin; she was angry at herself. She felt useless because she lacked the ability to protect Ning Xin and couldn’t even open up to her.

After dinner, the two walked around the estate in silence before going back to sleep.

Lying together in bed like this, the atmosphere was incredibly awkward. Ning Xin wanted to lighten the mood, so she turned to talk to Shen Qingzhi. As she did, she found herself face to face with Shen Qingzhi’s eyes.

The beauty at such close range shocked Ning Xin’s mind, and she instantly forgot what she was going to say.

Shen Qingzhi hadn’t expected Ning Xin to turn around so suddenly. Ning Xin usually fell asleep quickly after they lay down, and only after Ning Xin was asleep could Shen Qingzhi look at her without restraint.

“Uh… Sister, why aren’t you asleep yet?”

“Not tired.”

“Then let’s talk. Or should I tell you another story?”

Shen Qingzhi couldn’t bear Ning Xin looking at her like this. She simply raised her hand and covered Ning Xin’s eyes. “You close your eyes and go to sleep. I’ll tell you a story.”

“Okay, okay.”

Ning Xin gently pulled Shen Qingzhi’s hand down, held it, and then closed her eyes, facing Shen Qingzhi.

Shen Qingzhi felt her heart was about to pound out of her chest. She had to try hard to suppress it and keep her voice sounding normal. “Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was born to the great anticipation of her family. She was the first child, and everyone loved her dearly. All the good things in the house were hers to choose first.”

“Her mother’s meticulous care, her father’s loving attention, and her grandfather’s strict yet kind affection made the girl believe for a time that she was the happiest person in the world. However, all this happiness only lasted until she was six years old.”

“That year, her mother suddenly fell seriously ill and passed away within a year. Her father, who had once doted on her, suddenly seemed like a different person. He brought a woman and her two children back home. From then on, the girl also lost her father.”

“Only her grandfather was left. Her grandfather had initially disagreed with the woman moving in, but he couldn’t resist her father’s persistent pleas and threats of self-harm, so he eventually let the woman and her two children move in.”

“Her grandfather taught the girl martial arts and military strategy. He taught her how to protect herself. But when the girl was ten years old, her grandfather was also seriously wounded on the battlefield. He passed away shortly after returning home. Before he died, her grandfather handed over all his hidden forces to the girl. He also told her that her father was merely being misled and that she shouldn’t give up on him.”

“Without her grandfather’s protection, the girl’s status in the household plummeted. Her grandfather had told her not to give up on her father, but her father’s eyes had long since forgotten her. The girl had no choice but to fight, to survive, and to avoid the conspiracies.”

At first, Ning Xin thought Shen Qingzhi was just making up a story, like she had done. But after the second sentence, she realized it was Shen Qingzhi’s own story. Was Shen Qingzhi telling her her life story because Ning Xin had said everyone has secrets?

“What do you think of this story?”

Ning Xin opened her eyes and saw Shen Qingzhi’s bitter expression, and her heart ached. “It’s not a great story. You haven’t finished it. How about I add an ending?”

“Go on.”

Shen Qingzhi slightly raised the corner of her mouth. She was curious to hear what Ning Xin would add to her story.

“The girl is the most resilient person there is. Even when surrounded by schemes and deceit, she never forgets her original intentions. She will have friends, a lover, and adorable children. She will achieve all her wishes and live a happy, fulfilling life, even if the journey is a little difficult.”

While telling her story, Shen Qingzhi had been able to remain calm, but now, after hearing Ning Xin’s words, her tears flowed uncontrollably. She hadn’t cried since her grandfather’s death, but now… Ning Xin raised her hand and wiped away Shen Qingzhi’s tears. “Sister, everything will be alright. You have me now. You can tell me all your unhappiness, and I will always stand by your side.”

Hearing this, Shen Qingzhi grabbed Ning Xin’s hand that was wiping away her tears.

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