Chapter 22: The Adopted Daughter of a Wealthy Family Leaks Telepathy 22 New Story Started “Mom…

Chapter 22: The Adopted Daughter of a Wealthy Family Reveals Her Thoughts 22

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Xu Ziyan was spending Ding Jie's money more and more recklessly. When Ding Jie saw the new expenses, labeled as "filming expenses," he didn't think much of it. Little did he know that the card he casually handed over and the words he carelessly agreed to would allow Xu Ziyan to seize the golden opportunity and evade a life-or-death crisis.

With this plotline gone, Xu Ziyan's psychological pressure vanished instantly. She went around humming at work, forcing Fu Qixuan to endure her horrible singing.

Fu Qixuan felt somewhat envious. He was the type who was extremely fastidious. Ever since discovering Lin Xiaoyun's deceit, he had wanted to kick her out immediately. But for the sake of the plot, he had to play along, which exhausted him.

If only he could trigger a plot event to complete a task like Xu Ziyan did. Unfortunately, Ding Jie wouldn't be tricked into giving Lin Xiaoyun orders, so their plotline about stealing trade secrets remained stalled, leaving them passive.

Fu Qixuan decided to create opportunities where none existed. Once Ding Jie's gaming venture ran into trouble, he would surely scramble to prove himself. So, Fu Qixuan began subtly hinting at a crucial company project. He deliberately discussed it over the phone when Lin Xiaoyun entered with coffee, ensuring she overheard.

Lin Xiaoyun promptly reported to Ding Jie, who was puzzled. "I haven't heard of any new moves from Fu Corp. Is it a confidential project? Keep a close eye on it and try to figure out what's going on."

Ding Jie then asked Xu Ziyan for help, adding a bit of manipulation: "Your brother didn't tell you, which means he doesn’t trust you. Maybe he put you in the CEO’s office just to monitor you..."

Xu Ziyan interrupted him gleefully, "Fu Qixuan is outrageous! If he doesn’t treat me like family, I won’t treat him like one either. I will make him pay!"

Fu Qixuan, sitting across the table, sighed as she hung up. "You’re really going to talk like that right in front of me?"

Xu Ziyan grinned. "That's how you build trust! Big bro, you’ve been so good to me—I’d never hide anything from you. Speaking of which, I have a recording about Lin Xiaoyun. Listen to this."

She played a clip she’d recorded on a whim. Though Ding Jie hadn’t explicitly admitted it, the conversation clearly implicated him in sending Lin Xiaoyun to spy on Fu Qixuan.

Fu Qixuan poured her a glass of wine. "Thank you. I reinvestigated and realized I was wrong before. Thanks to your reminder, I now know Lin Xiaoyun is an industrial spy. I’m keeping her around to find the right moment to strike back."

Xu Ziyan thought, *These wealthy families are truly impressive. Just one hint from me, and they’ve already handled so much—no messy drama, just pure efficiency. Impressive!*

Fu Qixuan felt a rare pang of guilt. After all, they’d only grasped the severity of the situation thanks to Xu Ziyan’s inner monologue. Initially, he’d believed his own flawed investigation and nearly turned against his family, almost making a catastrophic mistake.

Looking back, he realized he’d let his dislike for his adopted sister cloud his judgment. He vowed never to be so arrogant again.

Grateful for the lesson, Fu Qixuan considered transferring money to her as before. But then he recalled her inner thoughts—how she lacked security, burdened by past hardships and the constant threat of the world's collapse. Who wouldn’t feel unsafe?

After careful consideration, he said over dinner, "You’ve changed a lot lately, and I can tell you truly see us as family now. Your warnings have also saved us from major losses. I’m giving you a 2% stake in Fu Corporation. Use the dividends as pocket money. If it’s not enough, just ask."

Xu Ziyan was stunned. *2% of Fu Corp’s shares?!* She knew the family rule: most assets stayed with the head until siblings turned thirty, to prevent reckless spending. Yet here Fu Qixuan was, handing her shares—enough to last a lifetime!

"Bro! You're the best brother in the world! I won’t hold back—thank you!" She beamed, her words dripping with honey.

Fu Qixuan chuckled. Before the money, he was "that clueless old fool." Now, he was the "best brother in the world."

Xu Ziyan wasn’t just materialistic. Ding Jie had given her a card, yet she hadn’t warmed up to him. She had standards. Lately, Fu Qixuan had been devising plans against Ding Jie, proving himself reliable—finally acting like the family's pillar of strength. She genuinely admired him.

Watching him dissect problems and propose solutions in meetings, she saw what a real CEO looked like. Even as she lazed around, she couldn’t help but absorb his brilliance. It was impossible not to like him.

Then there was her aloof yet kind sister, her passionate and loyal brother, and her loving parents. She adored them all. For the first time, she thought, *This transmigration is wonderful.* Once, she even dreamed this was all a deathbed hallucination—a desperate fantasy for a loving family.

But waking up to real people and real emotions reassured her. This was real. She had an incredible family. She was *happy.*

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Ding Yao had been seething since witnessing Xu Ziyan’s "that filmed scene." The idea that Ding Jie would torture a girl so brutally disgusted him. Investigating his subsidiary, he uncovered Ding Jie’s sabotage and stormed into headquarters with evidence.

He kicked open Ding Jie’s office door and slammed the files down. "Explain this! You pushed me to a subsidiary, and now you’re trying to drive me out of the Ding family? Trying to hog everything?"

Ding Jie glanced at eavesdropping employees and frowned. "I don’t know what you’re talking about. This is a misunderstanding. Compose yourself—we’ll talk at home."

Ding Yao laughed coldly, raising his voice. "Afraid I’ll expose your dirty deeds? I found out you sabotaged my project. You’re as vile as your mother, scheming to steal my inheritance. But you’ll never deserve it—*bastard*!"

Dozens of employees heard. Ding Jie’s face darkened. How had Ding Yao uncovered his tracks? He stiffly replied, "I don’t need dirty tricks. The company values merit. Dad reassigned you because you failed—"

Ding Yao punched him. "Shut up! With you here, this company’s doomed!"

Rage surged as he thought of his mother’s suffering, his own setbacks, and their tragic fates in the original plot. Why should Ding Jie, the so-called "protagonist," win?

He pummeled Ding Jie relentlessly until employees pulled them apart. Ding Senior arrived, livid. "Stop this! This is a company, not a playground!"

Ding Yao straightened his collar and sneered. "Says the man who fathered a bastard. You’re a joke. I quit—enjoy your failing enterprise with this trash."

He shoved past Ding Senior, leaving the crowd stunned. His words planted doubt: *Would Ding Corp survive another scandal?*

Ding Senior collapsed onto a couch, shouting after him, "Ungrateful brat! Never come back!"

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Xu Ziyan, working on employee benefits plans, heard the system:

*"Congratulations! Side mission completed: Helped Ding Yao expose the truth and beat Ding Jie. +1 skill point. Indirectly pushed Ding Jie’s plan, expelling Ding Yao. +1 skill point."*

She blinked. *Huh?* How had she "helped"? Then it hit her—her offhand advice to Ding Yao about a paternity test and connecting him with Fu Qixuan had tied his actions to her.

*This is a windfall!* In the original plot, Ding Yao’s arc had nothing to do with her. Now, she gained benefits for his victories. Grinning, she plotted more ways to make Ding Jie's life miserable.

Meanwhile, Ding Jie was treated for a broken nose at the hospital. Even after expelling Ding Yao, his schemes were exposed, damaging his reputation.

*What's with this streak of bad luck?* He seethed.