Moving

I thank you but I really don't need your help.

I thought to myself.

I took a few steps back and put on a frightened and helpless expression to satisfy the group of young ladies. As I expected, their concern soon turned into gleeful gloating.

Li Tian was so 'understanding' that she pulled on Nan Yang. "Sister Nan Yang, let's not disturb Nan Xing. She still has many things to pack." Nan Yang's eyes wandered towards Jing Ning.

Jing Ning looked at me with pity. "Nan Xing, don't worry. I'll talk to grandfather in a few days and get him to send 7th uncle on some kind of errand to save you from his claws. Don't feel too much pressure. It's fine if you don't get into a good university, you still have me. I'll make sure mother has no complaint about you."

I lifted my head and Nan Yang's hatred-filled eyes glared at me. I turned to Jing Ning and said evenly, "Whether I get into a good university or not shouldn't be Madam Jing's concern because Young Master Ning, I will not marry you." Both Nan Yang and Jing Ning were stunned. Before they could say anything, I turned back to my room to pack my things.

I'm moving to Jing Tian's villa. Smiles were spilling out of my face.

The next day, my parents sent me and my stuff to Jing Tian's villa with such great ceremony. They made it look like I was a child bride being married off to a rich family.

When I arrived, Jing Tian was sitting in the living room in black and white casual attire.

To my surprise, Old Master Jing was also there and he had a girl about my age with him. Her name was Jing Ni. Jing Ni was the daughter of the third son of the Jing Family. In my previous life, to earn a government contract, Jing Ning had sold his sister, Jing Ni as a bride to a government official. Half a year after that, Jing Ni committed suicide. I didn't know too much about the details because at the time, I had my own problems to deal with, I had just found out about Jing Ning's affair.

Old Master Jing introduced me to Jing Ni. He smiled. "I'm sure the girls to get along just fine, they're both good girls. Ol' Seven, they're both your nieces so you have to teach them well! But you can't use the same method you did with Jing Ning on them, they're just girls. They're not as thick-skinned as Jing Ning."

Jing Tian crossed his arms and said nothing. He had a kingly aura around him. My father didn't even dare to take the seat on the couch next to him.

Jing Tian glanced at us two girls. "Since you're here, you have to follow my rules."

My father added quickly, "Of course, Nan Xing, you'll listen to 7th uncle, right? You have to be obedient and study well. You have to pick up on your studies so that in the future, I won't be so embarrassed when others asked me about your school results. Do you hear me?"

Keeping my head lowered, I uttered, "Yes, father."

Old Master Jing smiled. "Look at the two of you, you're going to scare the girls. Ol' Seven, remember what I told you. You're not allowed to use corporal punishment! Understood?"

Jing Tian finally nodded lightly.

After sending away my father and Old Master Jing, I sighed internally in relief. The first step of my plan, escaping from the Nan Family is a success! Thank God! No, wait, thank you, Jing Tian!

Jing Tian called the housekeeper over. "This is my housekeeper, Auntie Kong. Auntie Kong will bring you to your rooms. I'll come back tonight to check on your homework."

Jing Tian glanced at me but didn't say anything in the end.

I smiled in my heart.

The second step of my plan was to get close to Jing Tian.

...

Jing Ni was a very gentle and shy girl, she reminded me of myself from my previous life. After we were done unpacking, the two of us sat on the swing in the garden and chatted among ourselves.

"Nan Xing, what subject do you plan to major in in the future?" Jing Ni asked me gently.

"Me? Computer science, probably with a major in hacking." I answered after thinking for a while. "What about you?"

Jing Ni was silent for awhile. "I think I'll be a teacher."

I nodded. "You'll be a wonderful teacher."

Jing Ni tilted her head and smiled at me. Her delicate face shone under the night sky. "I'm glad that I'm able to come here with you to study under 7th uncle," Jing Ni said softly.

Jing Ni's father died when she was young. For the sake of Jing Ni's future, her mother didn't remarry and stayed in the Jing Family, enduring all the hardships.

This also meant that Jing Ni and her mother were the easiest to bully among the Jing Family tree. It was why Jing Ning dared to sell Jing Ni for the sake of his own future.

I took a deep breath. Since I was given a second chance at life, I decided to offer the same chance to Jing Ni as well. I was going to save her!

"Jing Ni, we'll definitely get into M University, let's work hard together!" I reached my hand towards her.

She hesitated for a moment before taking my hand and smiled. Jing Ni's smile was quite melancholic. This was a girl with a story.

When Jing Tian returned, he smelled of alcohol. He probably just came back from a business meeting.

When he saw us waiting for him in the living room, he frowned, "Auntie Kong, bring them to the study. I'll go take a shower first. Wait for me!"

Like primary school students, we lined up and walked towards the study. We sat on the couch and waited patiently.