Chapter 410 – Handing Over Myself?
“No way!” Almost as soon as Xu Jinning made that decision, Xie Ting’an immediately rejected it.
He gripped Xu Jinning’s arms with both hands, his eyes filled with concern. “Ningning, you should know that they even sent people here to target you. If you go to Hong Kong, where it’s their territory, the dangers you face will only increase.”
While in the mainland, they might have had some scruples, only daring to use such “accidental” methods.
But if Xu Jinning went to Hong Kong, they would become truly unscrupulous.
Moreover, he had no influence or foundation in Hong Kong. Relying solely on himself, it would be very difficult to protect Xu Jinning.
In Beijing, he might still have some capability.
Xu Jinning held Xie Ting’an’s hand, soothing his emotions. “I know your concerns, I know.”
Seeing Xie Ting’an gradually calming down, Xu Jinning began to speak. “Listen to me first, and after I finish, think it over carefully.”
“From the dreams we’ve both had, we know that to control the future, the most important factor is Lin Wangshu.”
“As long as Shen Huai doesn’t have Lin Wangshu, then Shen Huai will be like a cornered beast. No matter how capable he is, he will be confined to Hong Kong.”
“But if he loses Lin Wangshu’s luck and the male protagonist halo, even life in Hong Kong won’t be easy for him. Otherwise, he would have already taken the position of the Shen family head.”
“Lin Wangshu, or rather Xu Jinwen, my stepsister—I understand her.”
“Two lifetimes, and her obsession has always been with me.”
“I’m the only one who can convince her.”
“She might not believe anyone else.”
“Furthermore, Xu Jinwen is an extremely selfish person. Although she shared this secret with Shen Huai, it doesn’t mean she fully trusts him. Her fundamental goal is still to use Shen Huai to eliminate me.”
“But she overestimated her own abilities and underestimated Shen Huai’s ambition, as well as his desire and covetousness for fortune. That’s why, in both the original world and this one, she ended up with such a tragic fate.”
“If she knew the truth, she would definitely abandon Shen Huai without hesitation to save her own life.”
“I’m the only one who can convince Xu Jinwen. As long as we persuade her to come back to the mainland with us, away from Shen Huai, then everything that follows won’t happen.”
However, Xie Ting’an still didn’t agree. “I admit what you’re saying makes a lot of sense, but with all you’ve considered, haven’t you thought about your own safety?”
“What if Lin Wangshu betrays you halfway through and teams up with Shen Huai to harm you?”
“That’s why I need someone to protect me…” Xu Jinning paused before revealing another decision to Xie Ting’an. “Brother Ting’an, let’s tell Grandpa Xie everything about that notebook, Murong Jing, and now Lin Wangshu and Shen Huai.”
Xie Ting’an hadn’t been in this world for many years, and he indeed didn’t have much ability to protect her.
But Grandpa Xie, who stood behind Xie Ting’an, was different.
Although he had retired, his abilities were still intact.
And compared to others, Xu Jinning trusted Grandpa Xie more.
To be honest, ever since she discovered her special situation, she had been carefully hiding it, with her family also helping to cover it up.
She trusted the government, but the reason she hadn’t wanted to report her situation was that she didn’t want to draw attention to herself.
She just wanted to live an ordinary life, to be a regular person and lead a simple life.
But the current circumstances clearly wouldn’t allow her to do that anymore.
At the very least, if she wanted protection from Grandpa Xie’s people, she would need to tell him about her origins and everything that had happened so far.
“I think Grandpa Xie probably has his suspicions too.” But since the situation involved his only grandson and future granddaughter-in-law, Grandpa Xie pretended to be ignorant, acting as if he knew nothing. In reality, though, the old man was sharper and more perceptive than anyone.
Moreover, if Shen Huai and Lin Wangshu were allowed to continue developing as they were, it was possible that Xie Ting’an’s prophetic dream would come true.
At that point, this world would suffer as well.
Xu Jinning couldn’t just sit back, knowing what was going to happen, and do nothing to stop it or prepare for it.
“Brother Ting’an, you know me.”
She knew that Xie Ting’an understood her, knew her well, and comprehended her intentions.
Xie Ting’an indeed knew her. He also knew that although Ningning appeared easygoing, she was actually the most stubborn. Once she believed something was right, she would pursue it without hesitation.
He also knew how kind-hearted his Ningning was.
How could she possibly stand by and watch so many people suffer under Shen Huai and Lin Wangshu?
So…
Xie Ting’an realized that he couldn’t persuade her otherwise. The only thing he could do was protect her with all his might and help her accomplish what she wanted to do.
Sometimes, he wished Ningning could be a little more selfish, to think more about herself. After all, what did other people’s problems have to do with her?
But he also knew that if Ningning were truly selfish, she wouldn’t be the Xu Jinning he loved.
It was precisely because of her kindness that they met in the modern world and became connected, wasn’t it?
When they first met, it was because he had fallen ill, and Ningning saved him.
Back then, little Xu Jinning was like a ray of light, shining into his sickly, dark, and desolate world, filling it once again with warmth, vitality, and color.
“Alright, I understand.”
“Ningning, you know me too. When you set your mind on something, I can never stop you. All I can do is do my best to protect you.”
“Since you’ve made up your mind, I’ll support you. Let’s find a time to tell Grandpa everything, and then we’ll pick a suitable time for me to accompany you to Hong Kong.”
“Okay, thank you for understanding, Brother Ting’an.” Xu Jinning couldn’t hold back and stepped forward to hug Xie Ting’an.
How fortunate she was to have Xie Ting’an’s companionship and support in both her past and present lives.
It felt like, no matter when she looked back, Xie Ting’an would always be there by her side, never leaving.
Brother Ting’an, what should I do? You’re so wonderful, I find myself falling more and more in love with you.
Since they had made their decision, the two didn’t delay any further.
The next morning, Xu Jinning accompanied Xie Ting’an to the Xie family’s residence.
“Good morning, Grandpa!”
Grandpa Xie, who was reading the newspaper, was momentarily surprised to see Xu Jinning but quickly smiled.
“Girl Ning, you’re here! Did you know Grandpa has been thinking about you lately, so you came by?” Grandpa Xie teased.
“Grandpa, I’ve missed you too, so I came.”
“Good, if you missed Grandpa, just come over. Have you had breakfast yet? Whether you have or haven’t, come and eat some more with Grandpa.”
