“Yinyin, after you were kidnapped, we mobilized everyone to search for you. It took us a month to find you. At that time, the paternity test confirmed Yaoyao was my biological child. Who would have thought even that could be wrong?”
The woman paused at this point, as if hesitating or carefully considering her words.
After a few seconds of silence in the room, she continued, “For the past 25 years, I have raised Yaoyao as my own. Now, to suddenly be told she’s not my daughter… I can’t fully accept it right away. I also can’t neglect her just because you’ve returned. But I promise you, as your mother, I will try my best to treat you well and do everything I can to make up for the grievances you’ve endured over the years. Is that okay?”
The woman in front of her appeared to be in her late forties[1]. A life of luxury had kept her looking much younger than her actual age.
Her naturally gentle and beautiful face, tinged with faint worry, made her look even more delicate and pitiable.
Xu Yinyin’s attention lingered on the woman’s face for half a second before shifting to the opulent room around her.
The room was enormous and spacious, with an air of grandeur in every corner.
Italian-imported sofas, Baroque-style silk curtains, a bathtub made of pure gold, a vanity encrusted with pink diamonds, and rare auction house treasures that were only ever seen in fashion magazines. Any one of these items could equate to a lifetime’s savings for an average worker.
It wasn’t that she had never seen such luxury before—it was just that she had been poor for so long. She had often dreamed of becoming rich overnight and had even fantasized about being a wealthy family’s long-lost daughter, waiting for her affluent parents to come and take her back.
And now that day had come—she had transmigrated into a novel!
Who would have thought that one moment she died of overwork at her desk, and the next moment she opened her eyes to find herself in a story about the real and fake daughters of a wealthy family, with herself as the rightful heir to a hundred-billion-dollar fortune?
When she had just woken up on the King-size bed as soft as a cloud and absorbed this incredible information, everything around her felt novel and surreal.
She initially thought it was just a whimsical dream, but her biological mother’s words confirmed the reality of her transmigration.
In the story, the original Xu Yinyin had been taken to the park by a nanny at the age of one and accidentally kidnapped. A month later, they found and brought back the wrong child—a fake daughter[2]. It wasn’t until 25 years later that her real parents found her.
Before that, the original Xu Yinyin’s life had been miserable. She grew up in an orphanage, worked hard but only managed to get into an ordinary university, and after graduation, became an overworked and underpaid office worker, struggling to make ends meet.
When the original Xu Yinyin was brought back to the wealthy family, she saw the fake daughter—who had lived in luxury—blossoming into a graceful and beautiful woman. The family dynamics were harmonious and warm, which made her feel increasingly out of place.
Feelings of inferiority and jealousy tormented her, gradually twisting her mentality.
She began targeting the fake daughter with schemes such as accusing her of stealing family possessions, trying to alienate her from their parents, and even drugging her with hallucinogens at a banquet to humiliate her and turn her into a laughingstock—all in an effort to drive her out of the family.
At first, these small tricks were tolerated by her biological parents, who, out of guilt for their earlier mistake, asked the fake daughter to be understanding and accommodating.
As events escalated, her parents gradually grew cold toward her. The breaking point came when a car accident, orchestrated by the original Xu Yinyin, resulted in a miscarriage. She was cast out of the family, left to fend for herself on the streets, and ultimately succumbed to depression, ending her own life.
To sum it up, the original Xu Yinyin had the ultimate hand—aces, kings, and jokers galore—but managed to play herself into a losing game. Absolutely absurd!
Even if this weren’t a family worth hundreds of billions, just being in an ordinary middle-class family would have been enough to live a comfortable life.
Competing for affection? Not a chance.
Especially now that she was bound to the “Melon-eating System.” The melon garden of the rich is simply a paradise for melon-eating beasts. The quantity is large and the quality is guaranteed, and there are many varieties. It is impossible to eat them all, okay? It was simply a paradise for gossip-lovers, with an endless supply of juicy revelations.
Faced with her birth mother’s anxious and conflicted expression, Xu Yinyin obediently nodded. “Okay, no need to worry. I’m already very happy just to be home.”
Jiang Xin gave a faint smile, her heart just beginning to relax when she suddenly heard—
[Xiao Qi, isn’t the biological mother of this ‘sister’ my father’s first love? If she’s an illegitimate child, technically she could still count as family, right?]
Jiang Xin’s vision went dark, her body staggering slightly. Xu Yinyin, engrossed in her internal gossip commentary, didn’t notice.
[Let me see… Although Xu Yanwen and his Bai Yueguang did have a relationship, deeply in love and reluctant to part, it was broken off by the family patriarch who forced him into an arranged marriage. But there’s no mention of the ex being pregnant!]
[Could it be that the first love, out of spite, ran away while pregnant, later swapping children to claim inheritance?]
[Um, isn’t human love supposed to triumph over all?]
[Love is insignificant in the face of hundreds of billions in assets.]
[Besides, first loves are a major threat to arranged marriages among wealthy families. The unattainable is often the most tantalizing, while what comes easily is rarely cherished.]
Jiang Xin clenched her fists, memories of her post-marriage life with Xu Yanwen flashing through her mind. Their seemingly respectful relationship often felt distant and devoid of love.
[Oh, poor mom! You’d better hope dad and his ex have completely cut ties; otherwise, you’ll be a complete sucker.]
Jiang Xin felt a chill run through her. Her legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the carpet.
The sudden intrusion of these shocking revelations left her momentarily at a loss as to what to process first, the sudden voice or the explosive content.
“What’s wrong? Are you okay? Should I call a doctor?” Xu Yinyin asked with concern, hurrying to support her.
“I’m fine, really,” Jiang Xin stammered, her voice trembling slightly. “Just… low blood sugar, I think.”
She suddenly found that she couldn’t possibly voice her doubts. In her mind, six words surfaced: The secret cannot be revealed!
“Low blood sugar?” Xu Yinyin was skeptical but didn’t push further.
[What’s wrong with my mom? She’s acting so weird.]
“It’s nothing. Probably just fatigue.” Jiang Xin waved it off, but her heart was far from calm. Hearing someone’s inner thoughts—what kind of miraculous ability was this?
Xu Yanwen had once admitted to a past relationship but had never mentioned any pregnancy!
Could Yaoyao’s mother really be Zhou Xinyi?
No—could she be the child of Xu Yanwen and Zhou Xinyi?
“You should have some sugar water. I’ll take you to the dining room afterward.” Xu Yinyin patiently handed her the drink.
[Geez, if she finds out she’s raised an illegitimate child as her own, she might just collapse on the spot. If that leads to a long illness, wouldn’t that conveniently make room for the three of them to take over? Who could tolerate that? She has to stay strong and outlast them all!]
“Alright, I understand.” Jiang Xin responded absentmindedly, finding her daughter’s care deeply comforting.
“You understand what?”
Realizing she had spoken aloud, Jiang Xin quickly improvised. “I mean, I know I’m hungry. It’s time to eat.”
“Then let’s head to the dining room.” Xu Yinyin put the cup down, preparing to help her up.
Instead, Jiang Xin reached into her handbag, took out a black card, and handed it to her. “Yinyin, this whole ordeal of mistaking the wrong child—it’s Mom’s fault. Here’s my supplementary card. Take it. Buy whatever you want, without worrying about the limit, okay?”
Though conflicted about this sudden return of her real daughter. On the one hand, she worried that she would not be able to love her as much as she loved Yaoyao. On the other hand, she was afraid that she would retaliate against her because she was jealous of Yaoyao taking over her life.
Jiang Xin thought about it for a long time and decided to be honest about her feelings, hoping to earn her understanding and slowly nurture their bond.
But her daughter’s attitude and thoughts were completely opposite to her speculations. Compared with her doubts and entanglements, her daughter’s concern and encouragement made her seem so shameless.
How could she doubt her own flesh and blood? That was a love connected by blood.
Xu Yinyin stared at the black card, her imagination running wild.
[Huh? Why is she suddenly giving me a black card and telling me to spend freely?]
[Did she collapse earlier because she has some terminal illness and needs a direct relative for an organ donation? Xiao Qi, check!]
[Checked! Your mom spends over ten figures annually on health maintenance. She’s perfectly healthy, will live a long life, and pass away peacefully at 103.]
[Then is there anyone else in this family who might need an organ transplant? This black card has no limit on spending—it’s legendary. Can my humble body handle such immense wealth?]
[Relax. Your survival only depends on whether or not you compete with the fake daughter. Beyond that, no danger awaits.]
[Whew, good. I just hope I don’t end up with false hopes after becoming a rich kid. Competing for affection? Not happening. I just want to live a life of luxury as a spoiled daughter. The good-for nothing kind that eats and do nothing all day.]
Jiang Xin couldn’t help but laugh at her inner monologue. She squeezed Xu Yinyin’s hand tightly, pushing the card into her palm. “This card is just pocket money. The money earned by your parents will be yours in the future. You don’t have to feel any burden, just accept it.”
And who knew? Perhaps her daughter would end up exposing a certain someone’s true colors.
After Jiang Xin finished speaking, she directly pulled her little hand over, stuffed the card into her palm, and squeezed her hand tightly, “Spending money freely is the best way to comfort Mom, alright?
Jiang Xin affectionately tapped Xu Yinyin’s nose, her eyes filled with love and tenderness.
Xu Yinyin was a bit taken aback by the unexpected affection.
[Wahhh, a wealthy mom is so gentle! Thank you, sugar mommy sponsor!]
Jiang Xin’s smile deepened, reaching her eyes.
These unconscious inner thoughts perfectly revealed her daughter’s character. Her daughter was wonderful in every way.
“Knock, knock, knock—”
A knock on the door interrupted the moment, followed by Xu Yanwen’s voice.
“Yinyin, it’s Dad. May I come in?”
Jiang Xin’s expression darkened.
Well, well. Looks like he’s delivered himself right to the door!
Sansukini: Hehe. Welcome to a new novel. This one is a no brainer. Just pure fun. I hope you enjoy it.
[1] The original text says that she’s in her early 40’s. Lol. Her daughter is 25. So does that make her 15 when she gave birth? So I changed it to late 40’s
[2] These people in c-novels and dramas who lost their children and then found the fake ones need their eyes and memory checked. Even if it’s just one years old, there should already be a defining feature to children. How can you recognize the wrong one?Tsk!