Chapter 10: The Adopted Daughter of a Wealthy Family Leaks Telepathy 10 Ahhh So Much Money!…

Chapter 10: The Rich Family’s Adopted Daughter Voices Her Thoughts (10) OMG so much money!...

Xu Ziyan was troubled by the lack of opportunity to speak privately with Fu Yazhen and warn her about her jerk of a husband. The next day, Fu Dongfeng had the company fabricate an urgent matter and sent Zheng Wenbo on a business trip.

Zheng Wenbo was already upset about Fu Yazhen’s pregnancy. Now that Fu Yazhen was being cared for at her parents’ home, he had the perfect excuse to leave and get some space to clear his head.

Xu Ziyan acted quickly. The moment her scumbag brother-in-law left, she suggested during dinner, “Why don’t we hire a few private investigators to run background checks on all the important people around us?”

The Fu family was stunned by her abrupt, straightforward suggestion—they hadn’t even had time to give her an easy out.

Seeing their stunned expressions, Xu Ziyan worried they thought she was overreacting. She quickly made both emotional and logical arguments: “Look, Li Dong and Fu Qiming were good friends and classmates for ten years, yet Li Dong had been deceiving him from the start, just trying to climb on his coattails to avoid decades of hard work.

The Fu family is wealthy and influential—who knows how many others might have schemes up their sleeves? Even I almost got taken in by Ding Jie.”

Fu Qiming choked on his water, his face turning red. Xu Ziyan rolled her eyes at him. The original host had been a hopeless romantic, easily seduced by Ding Jie. As for the original host’s own malicious nature—well, that wasn’t her problem. Pinning it on Ding Jie was fair game.

She continued, “The Fu family has wealth, power, and connections. Generations of prosperity make you a juicy target—like a freshly baked cake everyone wants a bite of.

We shouldn’t harm others, but we must keep our guard up. Investigating won’t hurt. If they come up clean, we can trust them even more, right?

In my opinion, we should investigate everyone close to us—friends, classmates, colleagues… and even spouses.”

Xu Ziyan glanced at Fu Yazhen, who nodded and took a sip of juice. “I have no objections. I’ll arrange for someone to dig into your brother-in-law's background. It’d be good to find out about his parents too. Even if he doesn’t want to acknowledge them, I’d like to know what kind of people my child’s grandparents are.”

Xu Ziyan sighed in relief and smiled. “Make sure to hire the best investigators—no sense hiring second-rate investigators.” Then, as if remembering something, she turned to Fu Dongfeng. “Oh, and don’t forget to check on any exes, childhood sweethearts, or ‘special friends’ from the past.”

Fu Dongfeng murmured thoughtfully. “It wouldn’t hurt to see how some old acquaintances are doing.” He quickly added to Li Yunhui, “It’s been over twenty years—I probably wouldn’t even recognize them if we crossed paths. This is just a precaution.”

Xu Ziyan thought to herself, *You might not recognize her, but she definitely knows you. Back then, she thought the old man’s downfall meant yours too, so she made excuses to break up. Who knew the old man would bounce back, and you’d build the Fu empire? She’s spent years regretting it, probably lying awake kicking herself at night.*

*She knows your temper and that she’d gain nothing by coming crawling back, so she’s kept her dignity and stayed away. But now, in her forties with grown children, Ding Jie found her and promised her a ticket to the good life. If she follows his plan to get close to you, she could worm her way into your bed and replace the rightful Mrs. Fu.*

*For her and her children’s future, she took the risk. What she didn’t know was that Ding Jie was just using her to drive you and your wife apart, hoping to trigger a divorce and deal the family another blow.*

*Oh, and the one who helped create the opportunity for her to seduce you was supposed to be future-me. Even though I won’t play along with that storyline, you’d better uncover her ambitions, or she might still find another way.*

*001, these past few days, I’ve realized that if not for all these schemes, the Fu family would be the picture-perfect happy family—the kind I could only dream of in my past life. If possible, I hope… they’ll all be okay before the world collapses.*

001 reassured her, *Don’t worry, host. With your warnings, they’ll be fine.*

The Fu family was first furious at Ding Jie’s underhanded tactics, then moved to pity at Xu Ziyan’s last thoughts. Initially, they had been wary of her, keeping her around mainly to uncover threats through her internal warnings. But as they spent time with her, they realized she was genuinely kind-hearted and decent through and through.

From the sound of it, Xu Ziyan’s past had been rough and tragic, yet she never resented anyone—not even for being dragged into this world as a villainess. She simply wanted to make the most of each day. How many people could keep that kind of attitude? No wonder the system had chosen her.

She wished for their well-being, and they, in turn, hoped she could live a fulfilling life in this world. From now on, she was truly Xu Ziyan—a member of the Fu family!

Seeing them take her advice seriously and agree to the investigations put Xu Ziyan in better spirits. Maybe the original host’s betrayal with Li Dong had served as their wake-up call, making them more receptive. Whatever the reason, once private investigators got involved, the truth would out.

With her mind at ease, Xu Ziyan, having recently gone on a shopping spree and with no interest in socializing, settled into the home theater to binge dramas and snack.

She was watching *Palace Schemes*, starring Yang Anni. Surprisingly, it was quite good—currently ranked first on the platform’s popularity chart. Yang Anni’s performance as the cunning concubine (the female antagonist) was brilliant, almost stealing scenes from the female lead. It could easily pass as a two-female-lead drama.

While checking the cast list, Xu Ziyan spotted the name “Song Jie”—wasn’t that Ding Jie’s celebrity mother? Curious, she searched online and confirmed it was indeed her, playing the wolf in sheep's clothing empress.

Online reviews praised the drama but had mixed opinions about Song Jie’s performance. The concubine, played by Yang Anni, was written as despicable—arrogant, cruel, and guilty of many crimes. Yet Yang Anni’s beauty and acting made the character mesmerizing, as if she was born to be favored. The audience even sympathized with her tragic end, winning her unexpected popularity.

In contrast, the empress had a tragic backstory—betrayed by her closest aides, sold out by family, and schemed against by friends—which should have earned her sympathy. But Song Jie, notorious for her wooden acting, was overshadowed by both the female lead and Yang Anni. Her smiles never reached her eyes, failing to convey the character’s surface kindness or hidden ruthlessness.

Worse, her posture and movements—crucial in a palace drama—were stiff and self-conscious, more focused on her angles than embodying the role. Compared to the leads, it made the emperor’s dislike for the empress seem justified. Many viewers openly criticized her performance, while her fans retaliated by attacking Yang Anni.

Had Yang Anni had any scandals, her career might have been ruined overnight.

Xu Ziyan could almost picture Song Jie’s furious face. In the original plot, the host had tried to curry favor with Song Jie for Ding Jie’s sake, only to be treated like a servant—forced to clean shoes and carry bags—while Song Jie doted on Bai Qingqing, taking her on shopping sprees and trips.

Ding Jie and his mother had always treated the host and Bai Qingqing with blatant double standards, fueling the host’s hatred for Bai Qingqing. Seeing Song Jie humiliated now brought Xu Ziyan immense satisfaction.

Using a burner account, she commented: *Song Jie’s acting really is wooden, wasting a good role. Only her face is her redeeming quality.*

Refreshing the page, she saw another comment claiming insider info: Song Jie was suppressing Yang Anni, who had just lost a confirmed role in a new drama.

Remembering how Yang Anni had helped her that day, Xu Ziyan felt indignant. Such a smart and beautiful girl shouldn’t be bullied by the male lead’s mother. She immediately called Yang Anni.

“Busy? What are you filming lately?”

Yang Anni was delighted by the call but deflated at the question. “Nothing. I’m on break.”

Xu Ziyan got straight to the point. “I’ll invest in a drama. Want to be the female lead?”

Yang Anni gasped. “Yes! Absolutely! What’s the project, Sister Ziyan?”

“No idea. I’ve just got the money. You can figure out the rest—assemble a team, and we’ll start.” Xu Ziyan’s answer was shamelessly simple.

Yang Anni was stunned. “Huh?”

Xu Ziyan laughed. “I’ve seen your work—you’re talented, and I believe in you. With a solid script, a good director, and capable co-stars, plus my funding and connections for distribution, how can we lose? You won’t let me go bankrupt, right?”

“Never! Sister Ziyan, don’t worry—I’ll make sure everything’s perfect. Just wait for my good news!” Yang Anni was ecstatic, her ambition blazing. This was the break of a lifetime.

Excitedly, she added, “There’s a script my classmate wrote—it’s amazing. Do you have time? Let me treat you to dinner, and we can discuss it?”

“Sure, let’s meet soon.” With money and free time to spare, Xu Ziyan happily agreed, eager for a fun outing.

When Li Yunhui found out, she seized the chance to gift Xu Ziyan another card—this time with 30 million. “Investing requires funds. Take this, and don’t stress over profits or losses. Treat it as entertainment—just enjoy yourself.”

Fu Yazhen also gave her 10 million. “This is my support. Since you’re doing something serious, give it your best. But remember, the journey matters more than the outcome. Enjoy the process.”

[*OMG so much money! The Fu family is too good to me!*] Overjoyed, Xu Ziyan hugged Li Yunhui tightly. “Thank you, Mom! Thank you, Sister! You’re the best!” Then, flushed, she made a quick exit.

Li Yunhui was momentarily stunned before smiling warmly. The child had finally called her “Mom”—she had truly accepted this family.

Fu Yazhen also smiled faintly. Xu Ziyan thought they were being generous, but compared to the crises she had helped them avoid, this money was nothing. They were the ones who owed her gratitude.

Fu Yazhen said to Li Yunhui, “Mom, let’s go. I want a full medical check-up. If Ziyan’s words are true, I might need surgery soon.”

Li Yunhui’s smile faded as she held her daughter’s hand. “Don’t be afraid. Everything will be alright.”