Transmigrating into the Genius Cannon Fodder’s Aunt

Chapter 46.2 – I’m Not a Rebellious Girl (II)

Ning Shaobai squinted. “I’ve yielded from a young age—leaving the company when you didn’t want me there, pursuing medicine when you didn’t want me inheriting the family business. Now the Ning family’s company is in your hands, and even Grandfather can’t do anything about it. You have gotten it all. Why must you go to such lengths to destroy Chenchen and us?”

“Yielding?” Fan Xiuzhi suddenly burst into anger. “What yielding? Everything I have, I fought for! When I married into the Ning family, everything about it became mine! What makes you think you’re entitled to it?”

“Just because your father loved Chen Shu more?” Fan Xiuzhi’s voice trembled with rage. “She’s dead, and yet he still couldn’t forget her, guarding against me like I’m a thief.”

“He even refused to let me have a child out of fear I’d mistreat you two. When I finally got pregnant with Xiao Yang, I was so happy, but he immediately turned cold.”

Ning Shaobai sneered. “You expect him to be happy about a child conceived through coercion?”

Fan Xiuzhi’s face contorted. “It’s still his child! Why could he only see you two? And after Xiao Yun got married and you went abroad, he disappeared entirely.”

“You two shouldn’t exist!” Fan Xiuzhi’s eyes turned red, her voice tinged with madness. “Tell me, if you and your sister were ruined and brought down, would he come back? Would he kneel before me and regret how he treated me?”

Ning Shaobai suddenly smiled. “I don’t think so.”

Fan Xiuzhi froze, her eyes widened as Ning Shaobai continued, “Because humans and demons walk separate paths. Even if he regretted it, he’d only regret not fighting harder back then—regret agreeing to Grandfather’s arrangement to marry a demon like you.”

“Why did he guard against you?” Ning Shaobai’s smile deepened. “Because my father, despite his lack of capability, had sharp eyes. He saw right through the monster behind your human mask, so he instinctively kept his distance.”

“You’re spouting nonsense!” Fan Xiuzhi trembled with anger but quickly regained her composure, laughing coldly. “So what? Right now, everything in the Ning family belongs to Xiao Yang and me. The old master still dreams of dividing the family assets among you? Forget a million or two—don’t even think about ten thousand!”

She took a deep breath, her superior demeanor returning. “Look at this row of dilapidated courtyards you’re scrambling over. What kind of future can you possibly have?”

She sneered, as though watching a clown perform. “Or are you trying to show off, to let everyone know how oh-so-capable you are, as if you could shoulder the responsibilities of the Ning family?”

“If you truly want to fight for the family inheritance, don’t use such laughable, insignificant tricks.”

“Next month, at the old master’s birthday celebration, it’s been decided: the successor of the Ning family will be formally named, and the family’s assets will be divided among the grandchildren. If you’re going to make your move, do it soon. Time waits for no one.”

Fan Xiuzhi smirked. “Poor boy. By then, you’ll finally understand how harsh reality can be.”

Ning Shaobai gave her a faint smile. “Yes, by then, I’ll also be ready to send you where you belong.”

Fan Xiuzhi had no doubt that he was just bluffing and left with a confident smile.

Ning Shaobai walked through the courtyard gate and, with a swift motion, grabbed the collar of a certain someone trying to slip away.

Xia Mian turned back sheepishly, looking like a cat caught by the scruff of its neck. “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop—I just didn’t expect you two to have such a long conversation under the open sky.”

“Fan Xiuzhi seems pretty impressive. How come she’s so careless when dealing with you?” Xia Mian pondered, thinking her blunt remarks were a bit… foolish.

“You think I rushed over here for no reason?” Ning Shaobai replied. “I’ve been gone for years. She hasn’t had anyone to flaunt her victories to. Now that victory was near, she caught the ‘mistake’ I made and rushed to show off. This is her most triumphant moment—if she doesn’t boast now, she’ll sure feel suffocated.”

Xia Mian still couldn’t figure it out, “But isn’t she afraid of being overheard?”

Ning Shaobai chuckled. “It’s just you here. What could you do with the information? She doesn’t care.”

“I didn’t mean me. I meant recording…” Xia Mian paused, suddenly realizing this wasn’t the modern age where recording was commonplace. People weren’t as cautious about their words.

Looking slightly surprised, Ning Shaobai raised an eyebrow before pulling out his mobile phone.

“Huh?” Xia Mian blinked.

With a few button presses, Fan Xiuzhi’s voice played from the device.

“I had this new feature developed after our visit to the Huo family.”

“…” Xia Mian was stunned, thinking: ‘Alright, the big boss is indeed a big boss. The conversation just now was a trap to gather evidence!’

“But about what she said regarding the courtyards…”

“Hmm?”

“She said that even if you get the courtyards, your grandfather might make you return them with a single word. She was clearly looking forward to seeing you losing all face.”

Ning Shaobai laughed softly. “Worried about me?”

Xia Mian immediately straightened her expression. “Not at all. Someone as calculating as you wouldn’t overlook something so obvious. If she can think of it, there’s no way you haven’t already accounted for it.”

‘That’s what all hidden big bosses do!’

“You must have a clever plan, right?” Xia Mian pressed, brimming with curiosity.

Ning Shaobai gave her a mysterious smile and said only, “Who said I’m buying the courtyards from the Huo family?”

“Huh?” Xia Mian looked at him, eyes full of eagerness for answers.

But Ning Shaobai refused to elaborate, leaving her hanging with curiosity.

“I’m telling you now, I’m not easy to appease when I’m mad!” Xia Mian threatened. “Don’t blame me if I stop helping you!”

Ning Shaobai turned to the little head peeking around the corner and called out, “Want to go to an auction? They have many antiques there.”

Xiao Feng immediately ran over, grabbed Xia Mian’s hand, and nodded enthusiastically without even glancing at her.

Xia Mian: “…”

‘This little guy’s obsession with overnight riches is getting out of hand…’

Translator’s Note:

Monday missing update… I think this irregular schedule will continue until the end of holiday season, around mid april >_<