Chapter Thirteen: Can Ning Huaizhi Just Get Lost?

After lunch, An Xingcai sent her back again.

He looked seriously at Ning Lebao in front of him and said solemnly, “Lebao, don’t worry. I will definitely help you clear this matter up.”

“Really? Then thank you,” Ning Lebao lowered her head shyly, a small smile curling at the corners of her lips.

“It’s not a big deal. But if your sister is willing to come out and explain, it might have an even better effect.”

Ning Lebao’s smile slowly faded, sadness flickering in her eyes. She shook her head. “She definitely won’t want to. Sorry, am I putting you in a difficult position? Even if this matter can’t be cleared up, it’s okay. I don’t care what others say about me.”

“Sigh,” An Xingcai suddenly grew anxious. “It’s not a difficulty. Helping you is my pleasure. I don’t need your sister—I can handle it myself.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

Receiving his affirmation, Ning Lebao smiled again.

Soon after, she spoke again. “Thank you, An Xingcai.”

An Xingcai scratched the back of his head awkwardly and smiled sheepishly. “No need to thank me.”

After Ning Lebao left, the people around An Xingcai gathered around him.

“Young master, what did Miss Ning ask you to do?”

An Xingcai didn’t allow them to follow him constantly, so they didn’t know what the two talked about during lunch.

“She just asked me to help explain what happened this morning. Later, post something on the forum to clarify the matter. I don’t want to see others still misunderstanding Lebao.”

“But posting something like that is a small matter. Miss Ning can do it herself. Why do we have to do it?”

An Xingcai glared at him. “I told you to do it, so do it. No more nonsense. Or do you think I can’t boss you around anymore?”

“No, no, we’ll go right now.”

…

Ning Lebao didn’t return to the dormitory but went to the small grove.

Liu Duoduo was already standing there waiting for her. Seeing her approach, she immediately came forward.

“Lebao, how’s it going?”

Ning Lebao crossed her arms and couldn’t hide the smile on her face. “Not bad. An Xingcai has already agreed.”

“That’s great. An Xingcai likes you. Now that he knows you were slandered by others, he’ll definitely be more protective of you.”

“Mm-hmm, definitely. Although he’s clingy and annoying, sometimes he’s really useful.”

If Ning Lebao posted the explanation herself, to maintain her image and persona, she would have to endure the insults silently and wait for others to speak up for her—she couldn’t afford to get involved personally.

This meant she wouldn’t control the direction the matter would take.

What if it didn’t turn out the way she wanted?

Only with An Xingcai stepping in could everything be more secure.

Moreover, this incident would strengthen their relationship, making them appear even closer to others.

Seeing Ning Lebao in a good mood, Liu Duoduo asked, “Lebao, aren’t you going to accept An Xingcai’s pursuit?”

“Him? No way.”

“Why not?”

Liu Duoduo was puzzled. The An family was more influential than the Ning family. If Ning Lebao could marry An Xingcai, her life would surely be better.

Ning Lebao curled her lips disdainfully. “An Xingcai may come from a good family, but he holds no real power. The An family already has an heir, and the family won’t be handed to him in the future. Even if I had to marry, I should marry someone like the handsome eldest son, An Dashao. Who exactly is An Xingcai?”

Liu Duoduo was left speechless.

“What’s that look for? Do you think I’m not good enough for them?”

“Of course not. Lebao, you’re almost as beautiful as a celestial being. It should be that they’re not good enough for you. Since this is about choosing a life partner, it’s only natural to be cautious.”

“Glad you understand.”

Just as Ning Lebao expected, once An Xingcai took action, the matter was resolved quickly.

Of course, there were still people questioning the truth of the posts, but An Xingcai shut them all down.

Those who had insulted Ning Lebao on the forum before also received warnings from An Xingcai.

Nobody knew how he found the time to track every post, but the warnings scared many into deleting their comments.

The An family was thriving now, and the families of those young ladies and masters all had business ties with the An family.

Although An Xingcai might not be involved in the businesses, it was clearly unwise to offend him on behalf of Ning Lebao.

They all shut up, and those who couldn’t afford to offend the Ning family kept quiet even more.

Still, behind closed doors, people whispered.

“They say An Xingcai likes Ning Lebao. I thought it was just a rumor, but it looks like it’s true.”

“Maybe they’ll become a couple soon. We should definitely keep an eye on them.”

“Ultimately, this was Ning Huaizhi’s fault. If she hadn’t misunderstood Ning Lebao, none of this would have happened.”

They were warned by An Xingcai, but they had their reasons for posting and discussing. Yet they wouldn’t admit it.

So, of course, they didn’t take responsibility and pushed the blame onto Ning Huaizhi instead.

Some people who learned about it later weren’t clear and, hearing their complaints, also thought it was Ning Huaizhi’s fault.

This surprised Ning Lebao, but she was pleased with the outcome.

After class in the afternoon, Ning Lebao went back to the dormitory on purpose.

Ning Huaizhi and Zhou Jiajia were there.

They sat at the same table, with textbooks on it. Ning Huaizhi held a pen and seemed to be explaining something to someone.

Ning Lebao walked up to her, deliberately putting on a worried, anxious expression.

“Sis, what should I do? The whole school forum is talking about you now. I only wanted to clear things up. I never meant to harm you, but now it’s turned out like this, it’s all my fault.”

Ning Huaizhi’s face was expressionless as she said coldly, “Ning Lebao, can you speak properly?”

Ning Lebao was stunned and instantly furious.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Zhou Jiajia nearby. She calmed herself and lowered her voice.

“Sis, I’m sorry. Did I make you angry again? If you’re really mad, just scold me. I definitely won’t blame you or tell Mom and Dad.”

Ning Huaizhi didn’t bother replying. She picked up her phone and opened the school forum directly.

Zhou Jiajia glanced at Ning Lebao and accidentally made eye contact.

She immediately took out her phone and scrolled through the forum to hide her embarrassment.

The school forum was flooded with posts about Ning Lebao. An Xingcai’s clarifying post was pinned to the top, visible as soon as one opened the page.

As for the content, it was all about vindicating Ning Lebao.

Scrolling down revealed comments:

“Wuwu, I knew it! Ning Lebao was definitely slandered. She is my goddess and would never do such a thing.”

“Ning Huaizhi is so disgusting. Ning Lebao tried to pull her over in kindness but was betrayed like this. When Ning Huaizhi came back, the Ning family was promoting sisterly love, but the one hurt was only Ning Lebao. Can the Ning family treat Ning Lebao better?”

“Can Ning Huaizhi just get out of the Ning family and leave Jing City University? I really don’t want to be at the same school with someone like her.”