An off-road vehicle was slowly driving along a suburban road.
“Little sister, don’t worry. Your brothers and sister are all easy to get along with. You are our biological sister—we will definitely cherish you. You’ve suffered all these years.”
The one speaking was Gu Yunxi’s third brother, Gu Yunlang—the first member of the Gu family she met after arriving in this other world.
Gu Yunxi had originally been a cultivator. She never expected that something would go wrong during her tribulation. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in this body.
This man who called himself her third brother came to find her, saying that when she was born, the hospital had mixed up the newborns during bathing. Only recently had they finally found her.
Now, they wanted to bring her back to acknowledge her ancestry.
Gu Yunxi rested her chin on her hand, watching the scenery rush past outside the window. Why did this plot feel so familiar?
No wonder—it turned out to be the very novel she had been reading. So she had transmigrated into a book?
When the original host was brought back to the family, she thought her good days had finally come. But the fake heiress kept causing trouble everywhere, constantly trying to drive her away.
The original host had inherited her mother’s stubborn temper. How could she admit defeat? If she did something, she did it; if she didn’t, she didn’t—she would never falsely confess.
Unfortunately, her brothers were blinded by the fake heiress. Whenever the fake heiress cried, they would feel unbearable heartache.
In the end, the original host was harmed by the fake heiress and fell off a cliff, leaving no remains. The Gu family also met tragic deaths under the manipulation of the fake heiress and their scumbag father.
Tragic—truly tragic.
“Got it, Third Brother.”
Gu Yunxi’s tone was indifferent, impossible to tell whether she was happy or not.
Seeing how obedient and sensible his younger sister was, Gu Yunlang felt his mood improve. Once they returned, the two sisters should get along well.
【This family treats me well? Impossible.】
Sitting beside him, his sister had been curiously staring out the window the whole time. Gu Yunlang was certain she hadn’t spoken.
Could he have hallucinated?
【The brothers and parents dote on the fake heiress endlessly. As long as she cries, they’d give her everything they have. If I’m not mistaken, entering the Gu family won’t be easy. That fake heiress must be preparing a trap to deal with me.】
Gu Yunlang finally realized—the voice he heard was actually his sister’s inner thoughts. Everything was too unbelievable. He pretended not to notice and continued listening as she rambled in her mind.
But how could she think that way about Yan’er? She was so considerate and well-behaved. How could she possibly scheme like that?
It wasn’t wrong for them to love their adopted daughter. After all, they had raised her as their own. Who would have thought that only recently they would discover she wasn’t their biological sister?
That was when the family began searching for their real daughter. Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and she was willing to return.
The car slowly entered the Yujing Bay villa district and stopped in front of Villa No. 3.
“Yunxi, we’re home.”
Gu Yunlang opened the car door and held his hand above her head to prevent her from hitting it.
Gu Yunxi softly responded, “Mm,” and got out of the car.
At the entrance stood a couple. The woman looked to be in her forties, elegant and wearing an expensive qipao.
The man wore glasses, had a small beard, and was dressed in a neat suit.
Liu Zheng saw Gu Yunxi and rushed forward excitedly. Tears streamed down her face, full of heartache.
“Yunxi, Mommy has finally found you.”
She gently held Gu Yunxi’s hand, noticing the calluses on it. She must have done a lot of manual labor all these years. How much had she suffered? Now that she was back, she would cherish her dearly.
“Mom, I missed you too.”
Gu Yunxi reached out and wiped the tears from Liu Zheng’s eyes.
“That’s enough. Yunxi is back—don’t just stand at the door.”
“Dad.” Gu Yunxi turned slightly and glanced at him.
Just as they stepped into the courtyard, a servant hurried over.
【Here it comes!】
What’s coming?
Liu Zheng looked around. She was clearly holding Yunxi’s hand, and she hadn’t spoken. Then whose voice was that?
【As expected, the fake heiress won’t let me enter the Gu family so easily. She’s starting her little show—just trying to see whether she’s more important to them or I am.】
It was Yunxi’s inner voice. Liu Zheng froze—how could she hear her daughter’s thoughts?
She glanced at her husband and third son. They showed no reaction, which meant only she could hear it.
“Xiao Ju, what’s wrong? Why are you so flustered? Has the Gu family failed to train you properly?”
Xiao Ju quickly stood before them. “Madam, Sir—Miss Yan’er just twisted her ankle in the bathroom. She’s in pain right now and doesn’t know what to do. Please go take a look!”
“Is it serious?” Gu Feng asked with concern.
Liu Zheng’s heart tightened. She released Gu Yunxi’s hand, preparing to go upstairs.
【Gu Yan’s acting is really good. She’s even pretending to injure herself just to give me a warning—trying to lure Mom and Dad away. Should I pretend too and take the chance to leave? With my abilities, I can live freely even without the Gu family.】
Liu Zheng stopped in her tracks. She heard Yunxi’s thoughts again.
Could it be that Yan’er was deliberately causing trouble? Was she really trying to test their importance?
Gu Yunlang quietly closed the door. It sounded like his sister wanted to run away. Now that she had returned, how could they let her leave again?
After eighteen years apart, they finally had her back. This time, they must not lose her.
【Sigh… Why isn’t beautiful Mom leaving? If she knew that the daughter she raised was actually her husband’s illegitimate child with his mistress—and that the girl already knew her identity—how heartbroken she would be. Poor Mom.】
Hearing this, Liu Zheng’s face turned pale.
Was what Yunxi thought actually true?
She had once felt that Yan’er’s profile resembled Gu Feng, but dismissed it as imagination. It seemed she needed to investigate thoroughly.
“Why aren’t you coming?” Gu Feng turned back.
Liu Zheng struggled internally before saying, “You’re her father—go check on her. The fourth is away on a business trip, so call a doctor too. Yunxi just came home, I want to spend time with her.”
Xiao Ju was stunned. Wasn’t Madam always the most concerned about Miss Yan’er? What had changed?
“Xiao Ju, didn’t you hear me? Call the doctor immediately!”
Her tone was commanding, making Xiao Ju tremble.
“Yes… Madam!”
Gu Feng ignored her and hurried upstairs with Xiao Ju.
Liu Zheng held Gu Yunxi’s hand again and led her inside. This girl had already thought about running away—she would have to keep a close eye on her from now on.
【Wait… something’s not right. Did I read a fake book? Why is the plot different? Wasn’t beautiful Mom supposed to abandon her biological daughter and rush to the adopted one? I was even planning to run away—what now?】
【So frustrating… getting further away from making money again.】
Liu Zheng tightly held her daughter’s hand, unwilling to let go.
Make money? What money? Everything she had belonged to her daughter—even the entire Liu Corporation could be hers.
Inside, she sat her daughter down and handed her a mobile phone.
“Yunxi, you’ve suffered all these years. Now that you’re back, Mom will treat you twice as well. The one who picked you up today is your third brother, Yunlang. You also have four other brothers. They’re busy, but easy to get along with—just like him.”
“Mm.”
Gu Yunxi obediently accepted the phone.
【This thing is even more convenient than a communication talisman. You can contact anyone anytime—truly a good item.】
Gu Yunlang sighed. His poor sister had grown up without even seeing a phone. He must treat her even better.
【Such a beautiful mom, yet she married such a scumbag. Who knows what malicious intentions he has, trying to seize the Liu family’s assets. I must find a way to let Mom see his true face.】
As the three of them reminisced, they suddenly saw Gu Yan limping down the stairs.