CHAPTER 292: CHAPTER 289: CINDERELLA’S COMEBACK AGAINST ADVERSITY 34

Anning watched Xiao Yuan drive away before going upstairs.

As soon as she entered the house, she became very serious: "An Xin, investigate Ren Jiayao thoroughly."

"Yes."

An Xin dared not joke around and took the work seriously.

Anning sat on the sofa, her mind in turmoil.

She had not expected the original owner’s situation to be so complicated.

She originally thought it was just a story about a hot-tempered Eldest Young Master bullying a Cinderella.

But what is the result?

There’s so much more entanglement involved here.

First, there was Zhao Haichao, and now Ren Jiayao has appeared, quite interesting.

Moreover, Ren Jiayao seems even more intriguing.

Soon, An Xin found information on Ren Jiayao.

"Ningning, it’s all here."

Anning looked closely.

The Ren Family’s business was always overseas, and before she was ten, Ren Jiayao was like an ordinary child, a spoilt and playful Jiaojiao.

But after she turned ten, she suddenly became sensible, became very studious, and had strong self-control.

The formerly lively girl changed overnight, becoming demure, and she spoke gently.

And Ren Jiayao insisted on returning to her home country.

As her parents’ only daughter, when she made a fuss to return, her parents relocated their business to their home country.

At first, the business did not go well.

But later, with a few suggestions from Ren Jiayao, the Ren Family gradually stabilized its footing.

Especially after Ren Jiayao got in touch with the Qin Family, the Ren Family’s business thrived even more.

From the information, Ren Jiayao seemed like a perfect goddess.

She loved studying, won many certificates and trophies from various competitions, and had good relationships with her classmates in school. She never bullied anyone and treated everyone equally.

Plus, she was beautiful, came from a good family, and was worshipped as a goddess by the students of Shengzhe.

However, this person seemed a bit too perfect.

A profound meaning flashed in Anning’s eyes.

"An Xin, what do you think of this Ren Jiayao?"

"She’s so perfect it’s disconcerting."

An Xin provided her assessment.

Even the system felt something was amiss, that really was...

Anning laughed directly: "Isn’t that just being excessively perfect? Her true nature shouldn’t be like this."

"Ningning, what are you talking about?"

An Xin was confused again.

Anning touched An Xin’s head in the sea of consciousness: "I’m saying this Ren Jiayao isn’t originally from this world."

Eh?

An Xin blinked, looking at Anning.

"A foreigner, but wanting to seize the halo that rightfully belongs to the protagonist of this world, do you find it interesting or not?"

An Xin didn’t know what to say anymore.

Anning then reminded her: "Consider again, what was the original owner of this body like?"

After thinking for a while, An Xin suddenly exclaimed loudly: "So that’s how it is, so that’s how it is."

Anning knew An Xin had understood.

"She’s been imitating the original owner, starting from ten years old, deliberately mimicking. If Gu Anning is of a gentle and quiet disposition, she also became gentle. If Gu Anning is somewhat distant, she also followed suit. If Gu Anning is a good student and treats everyone the same, she does too. What does that tell you?"

Anning sneered coldly.

Now she finally understood why Gu Anning ended up so miserably.

"She... is a Book Transmigrator?"

An Xin, having accompanied Anning through countless years, had also seen such people.

Anning nodded: "Exactly."

She quickly sorted out the whole affair.

Gu Anning should be the heroine of this world, born into poverty but never discouraged, smart and hardworking. She developed a romantic connection with Qin Minghao during her time at Shengzhe and eventually, he fell in love with her.

Of course, there must be some vicious supporting female character trying to sabotage, and the Qin Family would probably not accept a woman like Gu Anning.

But the two persisted, winning everyone over with their true love.

In the end, all was well, and Gu Anning finally married into a wealthy family, with Qin Minghao doting on her endlessly, caring for her with all his heart.

This is the typical plot of an early romance novel.

And that Ren Jiayao must have read this book; she particularly liked the male lead, Qin Minghao, so after transmigrating, she sought to replace Gu Anning, convincing her family to return to the country to develop their business, and tried everything to make Qin Minghao fall for her.

After Gu Anning was admitted to Shengzhe, Ren Jiayao, fearing that the original heroine would take away everything she had, used Zhao Haichao’s love for her to suppress Gu Anning.

Anning thought of these things, and so did An Xin.

She was furious: "How could she do this, not only stealing the original body’s lover but also trying to take her life; this Book Transmigrator is really vicious."

An Xin was so angry that she swung her little fists: "Ningning, let’s steal Qin Minghao back."

Anning flicked An Xin’s forehead: "No stealing."

"Why?" An Xin asked, puffing up with anger: "That Ren Jiayao is so hateful; wouldn’t she die of rage if we stole Qin Minghao?"

"What about Xiao Yuan?"

Anning asked.

An Xin immediately wilted.

Right, there was still Xiao Yuan.

If Anning got together with Qin Minghao, wouldn’t Xiao Yuan go mad?

An Xin dared not persuade any further.

"A fake will always be a fake; she can’t pretend forever. One day, she’ll show her true colors." Anning stood up to return to her room: "But we won’t steal Qin Minghao doesn’t mean we won’t take revenge. True retribution starts now."

An Xin clapped her hands with joy: "Yes, yes, let’s take action quickly."

Anning smiled and did not bring up Ren Jiayao again.

She sat in her room for a while, changed into a new set of clothes, and went to the kitchen to cook.

At noon, Mr. and Mrs. Gu had not returned, and Anning knew they were busy with the bun shop and didn’t call them.

After eating and tidying up the kitchen, Anning took her bag and went downstairs.

She headed to the ancient street alleys.

Anning remembered there was a small alley there, with shops selling paper offerings.

She went to look around and finally entered a particularly small shop.

The shop was run by an old man with glasses.

He was earnestly reading a newspaper when Anning knocked on the counter: "I need some talisman paper and cinnabar."

The old man looked up and was quite surprised to see Anning: "Young lady, what kind of talisman paper do you want?"

"What kinds do you have? Show me."

The old man turned around and brought out several kinds of talisman paper.

Anning pointed to one: "I’ll take this one, and give me some top-quality cinnabar."

The old man knew she was knowledgeable when he saw Anning’s choice of talisman paper and truly picked out the best cinnabar for her.

After paying for her purchases, Anning carried the cinnabar and talisman paper and took a taxi home.

Back home, Anning changed her clothes and cut the talisman paper to size, spreading it on the desk in the study.

She mixed the cinnabar and began to draw talismans with a brush purchased earlier.

Anning first closed her eyes to gather her thoughts, and after a while, she began to fiercely draw upon the Heaven and Earth Qi, invoking Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power.

She lifted her brush and drew a very peculiar symbol on the aging talisman paper.

Quickly, a flash of red light, and the talisman paper was imbued.

Taking advantage of her particularly good condition, Anning drew a few more talismans.

An Xin dared not speak, fearing she would disturb Anning.

Once Anning finished drawing the talismans, An Xin asked: "Ningning, why are you drawing talismans again?"

Anning chuckled: "In the past worlds, I never used any means, but now it’s time to use some. After all, this world allows for the existence of Book Transmigrators, so using some talismans should be beyond the world rules’ concern."

She took two Invisibility Talismans, changed her clothes and left.

"Where are you going?"

An Xin asked.

"As a law-abiding good citizen, naturally, I must eliminate harm for the people. Of course, I have to investigate whether the Ren Family is involved in any illegal activities. If there are, don’t you think I should report them?"