After Transmigrating as a Tycoon’s Wife, My Thoughts Are Heard by the Whole Family

【Oh my god, doing all the housework, being constantly yelled at and beaten—Duanyi grew up under pure abuse. And this Mao Yi? She just played deaf and dumb, openly and secretly favoring her husband and stepson. After everything, she'd tell her daughter, "I'm sorry, it's my fault as a mother," and advise her to just endure it. Not only was she weak and useless, but she also emotionally manipulated her daughter with familial guilt, pushing Duanyi to forgive her... And so, Duanyi remained trapped in her toxic family. Sigh. So is Mao Yi’s reluctance to let Duanyi interact with Qin Tiantian really because she feels her daughter is unworthy of such a ‘heavenly fairy’? After all, based on her actions, she devalues herself and, by extension, her own daughter.】

Even though Qin Chao and Qin Rong wanted to listen further, they had already followed the group back.

Usually, not everyone would wake up and eat breakfast together, but when there were more people, they'd gather in the dining hall. When it was just one person—like Ji Fei—they would send over a meal tray to save her the trip.

As soon as they entered, the people talking inside naturally stopped.

“Xiao Yi, is that Xiao Yi?” Qin Tiantian spotted her and immediately rushed over, pulling her into an enthusiastic hug.

However, Duanyi stiffened uncomfortably in the embrace.

Mao Yi, standing to the side, looked visibly unnatural, her face even showing a hint of rejection. This made Qin Chao and Qin Rong look down on Mao Yi even more.

What’s her deal? So disdainful toward her own daughter?

Having just heard the gossip and now seeing the girl’s shabby clothing and awkward demeanor, Qin Chao and Qin Rong could vividly imagine what kind of life Duanyi had been living.

Just look at their own family staff—even their servants’ relatives lived decently.

It was clear Mao Yi hadn’t given this girl an extra penny.

Honestly, the disgust—where to even begin?

If this had been the past, they might’ve thought this kind of person was unheard of. But having seen all kinds of strange human specimens lately, they weren’t even surprised anymore.

They exchanged glances, rolled their eyes, and decided not to say much. After all, they couldn’t just fire her because she was unpleasant to look at. She had been taking care of Sixth Uncle’s family for years and, to the Qin family, had been dutiful in her role.

If they fired her, the little girl might end up even worse off.

Qin Chao and Qin Rong shared a meaningful look before greeting Ji Fei, who was coming downstairs. One asked her what she wanted to eat, while the other prepared to call a servant over, purposefully avoiding Mao Yi.

Seeing Ji Fei, Mao Yi grew visibly uneasy, sneaking glances at her, perhaps worried that she had overheard something.

Ji Fei had similar thoughts to Qin Chao and Qin Rong. The world was full of unfortunate people. She wasn’t someone who liked meddling in others’ lives unless they were part of her inner circle. For everyone else, their fate was their own to bear.

However, Ji Fei noticed that if Duanyi told Qin Tiantian the truth, Qin Tiantian would certainly help. She was just that kind of recklessly kind-hearted person.

Qin Tiantian chatted with Duanyi for a while. Once Mao Yi was satisfied that nothing problematic was being said, she left, citing her work. She couldn’t keep watch forever.

Qin Tiantian then took Duanyi to her room, gave her a gift, and started reminiscing.

Duanyi responded with a faint smile, her expressions polite yet distant.

Suddenly, Qin Tiantian asked, “Xiao Yi, I heard you’re not in school anymore. Why is that?”

Duanyi’s expression shifted slightly, but she took the chance to subtly complain.

As expected, Qin Tiantian’s face immediately darkened. “That won’t do! Is there a way to return to school? Can you still continue studying? If you need help, I can assist you.”

Duanyi had been waiting for these words. Her mother wouldn’t give her money, but this person in front of her could. This was precisely why she wanted to see Qin Tiantian.

After all, Qin Tiantian was the perfect “do-gooder.”

Yet, in that moment, Duanyi felt deeply uncomfortable. She couldn’t help but recall her mother’s usual remarks.

Her mother often praised Qin Tiantian with a smile, far more than she ever praised her own daughter. Mao Yi constantly told her she wasn’t as good as Qin Tiantian, always bringing it up as if it were some sacred truth. Qin Tiantian was the quintessential “other person’s child,” someone she could never measure up to.

Duanyi thought that if she had been born into the Qin family, she’d be better than Qin Tiantian. Qin Tiantian’s only advantage was being lucky enough to be born into the right family.

Thus, the childhood friendship they once had had long faded, replaced by jealousy. She couldn’t stop wondering why her mother preferred Qin Tiantian. Why did Qin Tiantian, who already had so much, have to steal her mother’s attention and affection?

Although she knew these grievances weren’t Qin Tiantian’s fault, she couldn’t suppress them. Sometimes, she even wished Qin Tiantian would disappear from their lives entirely. Cutting off contact during middle school had been her own doing.

But when she needed help, the only person she could think of was Qin Tiantian.

Now, however, Qin Tiantian’s kindness felt like condescension. Standing there, smiling warmly, she seemed like a high-and-mighty princess offering charity, while Duanyi felt like a beggar. Qin Tiantian’s smile appeared fake, as if she was helping just to showcase her own kindness and superiority.

“What are you spacing out for?” Qin Tiantian waved a hand in front of her.

Duanyi forced a smile. “I’m just really grateful. I’ll pay you back in the future.”

“No need. It’s nothing,” Qin Tiantian replied casually.

Duanyi’s expression stiffened again. She quickly changed the topic, asking about Qin Tiantian’s life. Hearing that she was fascinated by that beautiful woman they’d just seen—the one Qin Tiantian called her sister-in-law and idol—Duanyi couldn’t help but think Qin Tiantian was as naïve as ever.

At the same time, she understood this naïveté came from being showered with love her entire life.

She had never expected to be as lucky as Qin Tiantian; all she wanted was one family member to care for her.

But her only family member...

Lost in thought, she was interrupted when Mao Yi knocked and entered, clearly uneasy about leaving her alone for too long. She brought in Qin Tiantian’s favorite cake, eliciting delighted laughter, but for Duanyi, it was just a simple, plain dessert. The message was clear: even in front of others, her mother couldn’t bother pretending.

“Why didn’t you make the same ones?” Qin Tiantian asked, puzzled.

Mao Yi replied, “Xiao Yi likes this.”

Qin Tiantian let out a confused “oh” and decided to respect it.

Duanyi gritted her teeth. She didn’t like it. Of course, she preferred better things, but her mother decided she didn’t deserve them.

Downstairs, Ji Fei wasn’t trying to pry, but when she saw Mao Yi carrying different desserts upstairs, she couldn’t help but let her mind wander. And what she saw in Duanyi’s thoughts startled her.

The more she looked, the more shocked she became.

It seemed Duanyi was harboring resentment toward Qin Tiantian because of her own miserable circumstances.

But at least she was rational enough not to act on it.

Sometimes, thoughts alone couldn’t condemn a person. Everything depended on their actions.

So when the group headed out to the amusement park, Ji Fei decided to tag along.