SPTASPTO 46

Chapter – 46

A single sentence could neatly shift all responsibility.

An Jianqing saw through it but said nothing. She went along and said, “Since that’s the case, Second Uncle must already know everything, so there’s no need for me to say more, right?”

“Of course,” Ning Yan replied with a smile, his gaze shifting to Ning Xuechu. He let out a long sigh. “These people have caused you suffering. From today on, you are the heiress of the Ning family. Both your Second Uncle and your young aunt will take good care of you.”

Ning Xuechu glanced around uneasily. When her eyes met the camera, she instantly shrank back in fear.

An Jianqing immediately stood and went over to support Ning Xuechu, positioning herself to block the camera. Her voice was cold as she said, “You can take photos, but you cannot expose Xuechu’s privacy.”

“Yes, President An,” the reporter smiled and agreed immediately.

An Jianqing was about to sit back down, but someone grabbed her hand as she turned.

She looked back and saw a pair of eyes filled with fear and panic.

“Sister…” Ning Xuechu opened her mouth silently.

An Jianqing’s heart ached instantly. She stood still, letting the Omega lean against her.

Ning Xuechu hid behind An Jianqing, keeping her head down in silence, her fingers tightly clasping An Jianqing’s hand.

The two were pressed closely together. The other three present saw this scene, each with different thoughts, but none spoke.

An Jianqing blocked Ning Xuechu, preventing the reporters from finding a proper angle to photograph them. They could not directly request anything, so they had no choice but to shoot from fixed angles.

Once they finished taking the photos, Ning Xuechu let out a quiet breath of relief, still unwilling to let go of An Jianqing’s hand.

Seeing this, An Jianqing led Ning Xuechu to sit down.

“Xuechu, although Jianqing found you, we are your real family. Besides, one of you is an Alpha and the other an Omega. Being overly intimate may cause misunderstandings,” Ning Xun said with a smile.

There was a hint of lecturing in his words.

He paused and looked at An Jianqing. “Jianqing, Xuechu is still young and doesn’t understand these things. You are an adult; you should know better.”

An Jianqing understood the implication behind his words.

They were indirectly suggesting that she was deliberately getting close to Ning Xuechu to put on a show for outsiders.

“Ning Chairman treats me like his own daughter, so naturally, I treat Xuechu as my little sister. My feelings for her are no less than anyone else’s,” An Jianqing replied calmly, emphasizing the words anyone else.

Ning Shuyue’s expression immediately darkened. She snorted coldly and walked out.

“Xuechu, we have other matters to attend to. If you need anything, just call us,” Ning Yan said gently as he stood up.

But no sooner had the words left his mouth than he walked out.

Ning Xun was the last to leave. Before exiting, he gave An Jianqing a subtle wink.

It was as if they shared some secret language.

Ning Xuechu’s heart stirred. She instinctively gripped An Jianqing’s hand tighter.

An Jianqing felt a slight ache in her hand but didn’t let go. She softly said, “Xuechu, they’re gone now. It’s alright.”

“Sister…” Ning Xuechu’s eyes reddened, and without warning, she threw herself into An Jianqing’s arms.

She hugged her tightly, as if terrified, though the eyes she kept tightly shut betrayed a hint of jealousy in her heart.

She was jealous that others could be close to An Jianqing and felt a little resentful at how many ‘friends’ An Jianqing seemed to have.

Having just dealt with one ‘rival,’ another had now appeared.

An Jianqing gently patted Ning Xuechu’s back, patiently waiting for her to calm down.

Even after more than ten minutes, Ning Xuechu still wouldn’t let go.

An Jianqing felt something was unusual and released her hand. “Xuechu, feeling better?”

Ning Xuechu shook her head and hugged her again.

There was no space between them; they could feel each other’s warmth clearly.

An Jianqing struggled slightly but didn’t pull away.

Seeing the child had been frightened, she indulged her, continuing to gently pat her back.

Ning Xuechu stayed quiet, holding her until the anger in her heart dissipated before finally letting go.

She looked up with a fragile, pitiful expression. “Sister, I can tell they don’t like me.”

“What are you talking about? Your young aunt likes you very much,” An Jianqing comforted her with a smile.

Ning Xuechu shook her head. “I don’t want their affection. I only want yours.”

Her stubbornness was like a child throwing a tantrum.

An Jianqing was slightly taken aback, then smiled. “Xuechu, you’re grown now. You can’t cling to an Alpha like this.”

Ning Xuechu shook her head vigorously, eyes wide and determined. “Sister, do you like me?”

“Yes, you’re my sister. How could I not like you?” An Jianqing replied, her soft voice full of indulgence.

But upon hearing this, Ning Xuechu didn’t feel happy.

She didn’t want familial affection—she wanted… the love of a romantic partner.

But she couldn’t say this to An Jianqing directly.

If she said it, she wouldn’t even have the chance to get close to her deliberately.

“Sister, can I stay here safely from now on?” Ning Xuechu asked nervously.

“Yes. Everyone has now recognized your identity. You don’t have to worry anymore,” An Jianqing reassured her.

Ning Xuechu let out a relieved breath, her face breaking into a smile. “I finally have my own home… I don’t have to live in fear of being thrown out anymore…”

She could now openly approach An Jianqing under the name of ‘sister.’

Chapter 26: Joining Ning Corporation

The weather grew colder. The winter break was approaching, and exams had ended. Students gradually left school and began looking for jobs.

Ning Xuechu no longer needed to attend school, so she stayed in her room, carefully preparing her resume.

When filling out her work experience, she only listed part of it, hiding the fact that she had worked at a bar.

An Jianqing entered, carrying a bowl of hot soup, smiling as she asked, “Xuechu, what are you doing? You’re so focused.”

“I’m making my resume,” Ning Xuechu replied, turning to see the soup. She immediately stood and took it. “Sister, let Lian Yi and the others handle these small matters. You work so hard every day. You should rest when you come home.”