Chapter 29: The Adopted Daughter of a Wealthy Family Leaks Telepathy 29 New Story Started “Mom…

Chapter 29: The Wealthy Adopted Daughter Reveals Her Thoughts 29 (New Story "Mom..." Just Released)

Ding Jie suffered consecutive setbacks, and Ding Yao's deliberate taunting successfully threw him into disarray, driving him to desperate measures.

Ding Jie spent a fortune hiring criminal operatives to make Ding Yao disappear, no matter the method, as long as he vanished from public view. He took great pains to avoid being implicated if the plot was exposed. However, Ding Yao had anticipated this move and hired five private detectives to monitor him. The instant Ding Jie acted, Ding Yao was alerted.

Confronted with the immediate danger, Ding Yao felt less fear than expected. Taking a deep breath, he secretly met with ten top-tier bodyguards—all elite ex-special forces—at Yang Anni's home. He tasked them with one mission: to protect him at all costs.

He even considered offering ten times the price to buy off the men Ding Jie had hired, but feared they might leak the plan to Ding Jie, who would then devise new schemes. After much deliberation, Ding Yao still felt uneasy and drove to the Fu family in the middle of the night to seek Xu Ziyan's advice.

Xu Ziyan, who prioritized health and avoided late nights, was woken up and visibly irritated. But her annoyance turned to shock when she heard his story. "You're saying Ding Jie is plotting against you?"

"I haven’t even had the chance to remind him yet. How did he figure it out?"

Ding Yao explained, "I had people watching him, so I found out. Do you think I should turn his scheme against him? Could anything go wrong?"

Xu Ziyan gasped, utterly baffled by his logic. "Instead of reporting this serious threat to the police, you want to play along? What if they maim you by cutting your tendons? You’d be finished!"

"Report to the police?" This was an option Ding Yao hadn’t considered. Ever since hearing Xu Ziyan's inner thoughts, he had focused on the original plotline. Neither Xu Ziyan nor the Fu family had involved the police—they handled everything themselves.

Xu Ziyan insisted, "You have evidence from private detectives monitoring him. The police will believe you. Of course, you should report it. This involves criminal operatives and potential human trafficking abroad—forces too powerful for one person. Only the police can ensure your safety."

"But... if this gets investigated thoroughly, Ding Jie will end up in prison, right?" This was another reason for Ding Yao's hesitation. Hadn’t Xu Ziyan and the system warned that severe deviations from the plot could collapse the world? While he’d love to see Ding Jie behind bars, the potential consequences gave him pause.

Xu Ziyan had considered this too, thinking to herself: *The original plot is mostly resolved. The remaining elements—like the Fu family’s tragic fate or Ding Jie inheriting the Ding Group—are impossible now. If the world is doomed, it’s doomed. What difference does it make whether Ding Jie is in prison or not? A crook like him belongs in jail.*

*Consider it revenge for everyone before the collapse. I’ve already lived longer and enjoyed more than I ever dreamed—I’m satisfied.*

Ding Yao fumed at how Ding Jie had nearly ruined so many lives, and now they had to worry about plot deviations on top of everything. Xu Ziyan was right—Ding Jie deserved prison.

Xu Ziyan advised, "Ding Jie won’t stop. If this attempt fails, his next move will be even worse. Since you’ve caught him red-handed, hit back hard—make sure he can never harm anyone again."

Ding Yao nodded. "You’re right. I’ll gather the evidence and report it to the police!"

Not only was Ding Jie despicable, but the criminal operatives and human traffickers were too—they all belonged behind bars. Once resolved, Ding Yao felt fired up with righteous determination, fearless in his mission.

Before leaving, Ding Yao asked Xu Ziyan for a favor: if he failed and something happened to him, he hoped she would protect Yang Anni, helping her relocate to another city or abroad, far from Ding Jie’s influence.

Xu Ziyan reflected on how she’d befriended Yang Anni, indirectly fueling her rivalry with Song Jie, which led to Ding Yao publicly acknowledging Yang Anni as his girlfriend. Now, the three of them were partners in an entertainment firm, their connection deeper than most. She’d even started shipping them!

This was far from the original plot. Her butterfly effect had altered many lives—the Fu family’s fate, Ding Yao and Yang Anni’s romance, Yuan Bin’s career, company benefits—everyone around her was thriving. Her small actions had created big changes.

That was enough! Everyone was better off than in the original timeline, and she’d lived a life beyond her wildest dreams. No matter how many days remained, she was content. With no more plot to follow, she’d treat each day as her last—living life to its fullest.

Xu Ziyan took a few days off to take four of her company’s new talents to Paris Fashion Week—two female and two male idols. Gorgeous and gifted, they’d been unlucky in their previous careers but were hardworking and kind. Yang Anni had scouted them, and crucially, they met Xu Ziyan’s high beauty standards.

Despite their past obscurity, their looks had won them loyal fans. Xu Ziyan’s beauty matched theirs, but she carried a unique aura—one of wealth, leisure, and effortless charm—making her irresistibly captivating. Together, the five became instant celebrities wherever they went. Their overseas photos spread like wildfire, quickly trending online.

[Who are these people? I need their full bios in three minutes!]

[That’s the Fu family’s second daughter! Yang Anni’s BFF and boss—the one who helped her take down Song Jie!]

[Just checked—these four idols joined Xu Ziyan’s company. Ding Yao’s also a co-owner. Both bosses are loaded—are they getting the full push now?]

[Finally! Capital that appreciates beauty. No more forced promotions for visuals that hurt my eyes. I’ll overlook weaker talent for faces like these.]

[Psst—one of them is my bias! Great singer-dancer and actor, just unlucky and shelved. So glad he escaped his old company. Hope the new one treats him well.]

[Sending them to fashion week? That’s a good sign. Even if there’s a sponsorship situation, this one’s gorgeous—I volunteer!]

Netizens had all sorts of comments, but ultimately, it was total eye candy—just seeing their faces is a treat. Xu Ziyan was called the boss with the best eye for looks. Their company hadn’t even entered its promotional phase yet, but it was blowing up online, leaving a strong impression on everyone.

Ding Jie was currently staying at Bai Qingqing’s place. After the incident at the birthday banquet, Bai Qingqing had taken the initiative to apologize, and Ding Jie knew he shouldn’t blame her. Besides, having been kicked out and with Song Jie out of the country, he simply moved in with Bai Qingqing to ease his loneliness and anxiety. However, there was now some distance between them. Most of his time was spent studying the stolen project plans, immersing himself in work while Bai Qingqing took care of his daily needs.

Bai Qingqing felt uneasy and worried. If Ding Jie was already paying her less attention now, would he really marry her once he returned to the Ding family? And with Xu Ziyan caught between them, she had no sense of security at all.

When Bai Qingqing saw Xu Ziyan trending online, she felt a flicker of joy and immediately showed it to Ding Jie.

Ding Jie let out a bitter laugh when he saw the photos of the two handsome men standing beside Xu Ziyan. Despite everything he was going through, Xu Ziyan hadn’t even bothered to check on him. Instead, she was off vacationing abroad with two hot guys—who weren’t even the same ones she’d brought to the banquet. Just how many people had she recruited to her company? Was this an entertainment agency or a harem selection?

Ding Jie called Xu Ziyan over a dozen times before she finally picked up. Gritting his teeth, he asked, “What’s going on between you and those little celebrities? Have you moved on?”

Xu Ziyan frowned. “Are you crazy? Aren’t you living with Bai Qingqing? What right do you have to question me like this?”

Ding Jie hadn’t expected her to know about his living situation with Bai Qingqing, and his tone immediately weakened. “You’ve misunderstood…”

Xu Ziyan scoffed. “I’m single. Who I date is my damn business. Stop bombarding me with calls—it’s annoying. Consider yourself blocked.”

Suddenly, Ding Jie snapped back to his senses and asked darkly, “So now that I’ve been kicked out of the Ding family and lost all power, you look down on me, is that it?”

“If that’s what you want to believe, sure. Honestly, I’ve never seen any real talent in you. From the moment we met, have you ever accomplished a single thing? What’s there to admire about you?

Don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re never getting back into the Ding family. You might as well go abroad and find your mom, mooching off Lao Dingtou’s money.” With that, Xu Ziyan hung up and blocked all his contact information.

001 was puzzled. “Host, didn’t you say you didn’t want to deal with him anymore? Why bother saying all that?”

Xu Ziyan: “To provoke him. It’s no extra effort, and my luck’s been great lately. If he does something stupid in a fit of rage, maybe I’ll get to play out a couple more plotlines. Worth a shot, right?”

With so many skill points invested in luck, Xu Ziyan’s current fortune was truly remarkable—a stark contrast to the past. Like how she’d managed to poach these idols by finding some juicy dirt on their old company, avoiding any penalty fees. Wasn’t that lucky?

This trip was meant to be a relaxing getaway with her four beauties. Unexpectedly, a brand designer spotted them and said they perfectly embodied his new vision—fresh-faced Asian heartthrobs—inviting them to walk in his show as brand ambassadors.

This kind of major fashion break, something many could only dream of, had fallen right into her lap. Talk about lucky!

So Xu Ziyan decided to mess with Ding Jie’s head while she was at it. If her luck outweighed the male lead’s, maybe she’d benefit. A few extra words wouldn’t hurt. Still, she didn’t dwell on it, instead enjoying the best vacation of her life with her four hot dates.

Ding Jie, however, was thoroughly provoked. He hurled his phone across the room in fury, startling Bai Qingqing into silence. Staring at the photo of Xu Ziyan linking arms with the two men, he felt a sharp pang of jealousy. He’d never had feelings for Xu Ziyan, yet lately, for some reason, her attitude toward him had started to gnaw at him.

He couldn’t stand her dismissive treatment. Before, her eyes had been full of him—she’d even been willing to betray the Fu family for him. And now? Starting an entertainment company for those pretty boys? Spending money and effort to elevate them? Trading him, a single tree, for an entire forest?

He’d originally planned to wait, to study the stolen project thoroughly. But now, he couldn’t wait any longer. He would use this project to fight his way back into the Ding family’s upper echelons. And then, he’d see if Xu Ziyan would regret her choices!