The Vicious Female Supporting Character Just Wants to Cuddle with the Heroine - Chapter 4

“If talking to my mother was useful, I wouldn’t have come to you for help, big sister,” Ning Xin said with a pitiful expression.

Shen Qingzhi looked at Ning Xin, her eyes filled with a certain curiosity. Although she hadn’t had much contact with Ning Xin before, she had some idea of her true nature. From every angle, Ning Xin was completely different from how she used to be. Could it be that a serious illness had truly damaged her mind? “Big sister? Sister Shen?”

Seeing Shen Qingzhi lost in thought, Ning Xin waved her hand in front of her.

Shen Qingzhi instinctively grabbed Ning Xin’s hand, and with a pull, she yanked her forward.

Ning Xin stumbled, her forehead bumping against Shen Qingzhi’s. The scent she smelled earlier once again filled her senses. For a moment, she was dazed, but when she came to, Shen Qingzhi had already righted her and guided her to a seat beside her.

“Don’t get so close to me again,” Shen Qingzhi said, her brows slightly furrowed. She had never liked being too close to others, and Ning Xin had no sense of personal space.

“Big sister, please help me think of a way. I really don’t want to get married.”

“You really don’t want to? The General Huaihua’s family is a rare and good match. If you miss this one, it will be hard to find a better one in the future.”

“I really don’t want to. No matter how good the General Huaihua’s family is, he is still a stranger. I don’t want to entrust my future to a stranger I haven’t even met. If possible, I’d like to fight for my own future.”

If she didn’t know that the person in front of her was the female lead, Ning Xin wouldn’t have had so many ideas. After all, this was an era where men were superior to women, and life and death were not in one’s own hands.

Shen Qingzhi looked at Ning Xin, trying to understand what she was thinking. But no matter how she looked, all she saw in Ning Xin’s eyes was a determination she had rarely seen in a woman’s gaze. “What if my method makes it impossible for you to get married in the future? Would you still be willing?”

“Of course! As long as you are willing to help me, big sister, I don’t care what the method is.”

“Alright, then you can…” Shen Qingzhi told Ning Xin a lot of things. Ning Xin’s expression went from confusion to admiration. The female lead was indeed the female lead. Although the method wasn’t great, it was quite suitable for her.

“Sister Shen, thank you for helping me.”

“Don’t thank me. This method is not good, and you might ruin your future because of it. It’s up to you to decide what to do.”

“If I succeed, and you ever need my help, Sister Shen, I will do so without hesitation.”

After saying this, Ning Xin sincerely bowed to Shen Qingzhi before leaving the Marquis of Anding’s residence.

On the day of the banquet, Bailian specially dressed Ning Xin up, hoping that the General Huaihua’s son would fall in love with her at first sight.

In the carriage, Bailian was still giving instructions, “Once we arrive, you don’t need to say much. Just don’t make any mistakes. Once the marriage is settled, your life will be carefree.”

“Mother, will marrying the General Huaihua’s son really make my life carefree?”

“What are you saying? Of course, you will be carefree. Although their family’s status is not as high as the Prime Minister’s, they are more than a match for you. This is such a good marriage that others can only envy it. Once we arrive, you must behave and not cause any trouble, do you understand?”

“I understand.”

Ning Xin looked at Bailian and suddenly no longer felt angry. After all, Bailian was just a woman trapped by the shackles of the feudal era. Although she had other motives for arranging this marriage, she was indeed finding a good family for her within her power. Perhaps Bailian still had feelings for the original owner.

Unfortunately, she was not the original owner. She couldn’t sacrifice her life to fulfill Bailian’s wishes. As a modern woman, she knew that if she were to marry and live a life with someone, it should be with someone she loved. Otherwise, it was better not to marry at all.

Soon, they arrived at the General Huaihua’s residence. Bailian affectionately held Ning Xin’s hand as if they were a mother and daughter with a very good relationship.

Ning Xin secretly sighed at Bailian’s acting skills. She looked down on her so much at home, yet when they were out, she had to act like a loving mother. It was both pathetic and ridiculous.

“My sister has finally arrived! I’ve been waiting for a long time.”

The General Huaihua’s wife, Ye Ningyan, warmly held Bailian’s hand and led them inside, during which she looked at Ning Xin several times.

Ning Xin greeted her and then silently followed behind, not saying a word.

Ye Ningyan seemed very satisfied with Ning Xin’s appearance. “I’ve long heard that Xin’er is as beautiful as she is intelligent. Seeing her today, I know she is not only beautiful but also a natural beauty. Her good looks are truly inherited from you, my sister.”

“My sister is just teasing. Xin’er is still young. Don’t praise her so much that she gets carried away.”

“Hahaha, alright.”

“…” The two walked and chatted along the way, and soon they arrived at the banquet.

Ye Ningyan had prepared a very rich feast, which showed that she valued this meeting. There were also some unfamiliar faces at the banquet, who were probably wives and daughters from other prominent families.

After Ye Ningyan said a few polite words, she announced that the banquet was starting. Ning Xin quietly ate the food in front of her. The food at home was not as delicious as this. This was a rare opportunity, and there was a big battle ahead, so she couldn’t afford to be hungry.

While Ye Ningyan was chatting with the other ladies, a servant suddenly whispered a few words in her ear. Others couldn’t hear, but soon after, someone led Shen Qingzhi in, and Ning Xin realized what the servant had said.

The moment she saw Shen Qingzhi, Ning Xin felt a sense of inexplicable peace. Shen Qingzhi didn’t have to come to this kind of event. Could she assume that Shen Qingzhi was worried about her and came? With the female lead as her ace in the hole, she had a better chance of succeeding later.

Before Shen Qingzhi even sat down, she felt someone staring at her. Seeing Ning Xin’s gaze, she was not surprised but she was a little uncomfortable. They didn’t have much contact, so why did Ning Xin trust her so much? Did she not know that staring at someone like that could easily make a person’s heart flutter? If she were a man, then perhaps… Shen Qingzhi didn’t let her thoughts continue. She looked away from Ning Xin and sat down lazily, waiting for the show to begin.

Ning Xin ate and watched Shen Qingzhi, muttering to herself, the female lead is the female lead. Just by sitting there, she made everyone around her pale in comparison. Even without makeup and in simple clothes, no one could steal her light.

Why not look at such a natural beauty? Who doesn’t love looking at beautiful people? The banquet was about halfway through when there was a sudden stir at the front door. Everyone understood and put down their things. Ning Xin didn’t want to attract attention, so she also put hers down.

Then, the General Huaihua’s son, Jiang Sheng, came in with a gift.

Men and women were not usually allowed to sit at the same table, but under the pretense of delivering a gift, it was acceptable for a couple to meet. This was a common practice among wealthy families preparing for a marriage proposal.

Jiang Sheng walked in the front. He had a sturdy build and a decent appearance. He was not a handsome man, but more of a masculine type.

Ning Xin didn’t have a bad impression of Jiang Sheng, but she still didn’t want to marry him. She couldn’t just marry a complete stranger. No matter how handsome this person was, it had nothing to do with her.

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