The Real Daughter Needs Saving by This Vicious Female Cannon Fodder? - Chapter 53

“Available 24/7?”

Ning Anran picked up the car keys, raising her eyes to look seriously at Gu Xia’s mother.

“Yes, Miss Ning.”

“Since Xiaxia likes you, as her mother, I won’t say much more. I don’t care what reasons brought you two together.”

“But right now, you two should be in a relationship, correct?”

Her mother really could spout nonsense!

Gu Xia felt all her remaining words were choked by her mother’s “relationship” remark. If she explained that she and Ning Anran weren’t in a relationship, would Ning Anran be hurt and angry with her?

The reason she thought this way was because Gu Xia knew if she heard “we’re not in a relationship” as an answer, her face would probably turn beet red on the spot.

Sorry, some habits from before her awakening were still hard to shake.

Since she couldn’t answer her mother’s question directly, Gu Xia decided to dodge the topic entirely.

Sorry mom, if I can’t win, at least I can hide!

“Um, Mom… don’t bother Ning Anran anymore. She has to go to work soon. What if she’s late and it affects her probationary period as an intern?”

Hmph, this little brat.

Her head was filled with nothing but her “Ning Anran”—was there even half a thought left for her parents?

“I can do it.”

“Thank you for your concern, Auntie, but—isn’t such an expensive gift too extravagant for me?”

Ning Anran knew full well the price of a Bentley—it would cost millions at minimum.

“It’s not extravagant. It was just sitting idle in the garage anyway. It’ll be perfect for your commute.”

“Our Xiaxia has a bottom made of water—the slightest bump or scratch would be unacceptable.”

Clutching the keys, Ning Anran thought back to her own mother’s words earlier.

She knew that in terms of net worth, even if she worked herself to death, she might never reach even a tenth of Gu Xia’s family background.

But she had long since considered herself Gu Xia’s pet, the Second Young Miss Gu’s personal servant.

Now that it was time to part ways, she never thought the one who would find it hardest to let go would be herself—this dog who came and went at her mistress’s beck and call.

“Alright.”

Wait, did she hear that right!?

Did Ning Anran just tacitly confirm their relationship status?

“Since Miss Ning has agreed, I won’t say anything more.”

Mom, isn’t this already saying too much?

What on earth would count as saying too much then!

…

After seeing Ning Anran off to work, Gu Xia’s ear was pinched by her dear mother and dragged all the way to the villa’s living room.

Only then did Gu Xia’s ear get a moment’s respite.

Though her mother looked fierce, she hadn’t actually used much strength.

After all, her dear mother still doted on her daughter.

“Xiaxia, since you’re with someone, you need to act like it.”

“You can’t skip giving the essential gifts.”

By now, Madam Gu didn’t want to dwell on who was getting the worse deal between her daughter and Miss Ning—she felt the attitude in a relationship was more important.

If her daughter continued playing around without taking responsibility toward this respectable woman, she’d have to give her a good beating—this ungrateful, disobedient child!

“Mom, my relationship with Ning Anran really isn’t what you think. I can explain.”

Hearing this, Mother Gu’s tone turned colder.

“If your relationship isn’t what I think, then what is it? Best friends? Close enough that one of you carries condoms for the other?”

“Xiaxia, your mother may be getting older, but that doesn’t mean my eyes are failing me. I can still recognize things.”

Condoms!?

No way, did her mom just casually say that out loud?

Was that even appropriate to mention?

“What, embarrassed now? Daring enough to do it but not to admit it?”

“Xiaxia, you were never this timid before.”

Lowering her head, Gu Xia knew that once her mother had made up her mind, no amount of talking would change it.

“If you like her, your father and I will support you.”

“But, Xiaxia, I think you should be clear about whether Miss Ning actually likes you or not.”

Mom truly lived up to being her mom—couldn’t she say something less heartbreaking?

Looking at Ning Anran’s less-than-10% affection meter, Gu Xia was absolutely certain that Ning Anran was only after her money.

With such minimal affection yet still sticking to her side 24/7—money really was wonderful. So her parents absolutely must not go bankrupt!

“Host, don’t lose heart! Even though the affection isn’t at 10%, you’ve already eliminated the female lead’s -100% hatred value. That’s already a huge step toward success!”

“This kind of rapid progress is something ordinary villainous cannon fodder can’t even compare to. If it were previous hosts, at this point, I’d still have to act as their therapist, guiding them through the arduous task of letting go of their hatred for the protagonist!”

The system said this both to encourage its current host and to vent about its previous ones.

As a Villainess Survival System, it had gone to great lengths to convince its past hosts to drop their grudges and work toward a happy future with the protagonists.

“Mom, I understand.”

“I’ll handle things with Ning Anran properly.”

Gu Xia stared at the tips of her shoes as she spoke. Her mom had made her stance clear—she had to read the room and not push her luck.

“As long as you know what you’re doing, I won’t say more.”

“After your birthday, your father and I have to return to France to deal with the branch company.”

“So in a few days, we’ll be flying back.”

Seeing her daughter’s guilty expression, Mother Gu knew she had taken some of her words to heart. But how much exactly would depend on Gu Xia herself.

Matters of the heart were unpredictable. But if her daughter was only after Miss Ning’s beauty, she had one piece of advice for Xiaxia—“Lust is a knife hanging over your head.”

“Okay, Mom. When are you and Dad leaving? I’ll see you off at the airport.”

Her tone made it sound like she couldn’t wait for them to leave. Mother Gu shot her a look.

“What, eager for some alone time?”

“Think your parents are in the way of your fun?”

Getting inexplicably scolded again, Gu Xia felt like just shutting her mouth.

No matter what she said, it was wrong—her mom just wasn’t having it!

“No, Mom, I just wanted to see you and Dad off.”

Hearing this rare spark of filial piety from Gu Xia, her mother shook her head.

“No need. Your father and I have already booked our flight. We’re in a hurry to get there—it departs at 3 AM.”

“At that hour, Xiaxia, even if you were asleep, you probably wouldn’t wake up anyway.”

Oh my god, what kind of words were these coming from her mother? They were dripping with teasing undertones!

Heaven knows, she really wasn’t that kind of person who was obsessed with looks!

She didn’t understand why everyone thought of her this way—as if she were some desperate, insatiable creature—even her own sister and mother included!

Would someone please give her a break!