After Transmigrating as a Tycoon’s Wife, My Thoughts Are Heard by the Whole Family Chapter 2

The staff at Qin Corporation had long been fed up with Ji Fei's constant drama, particularly those working within the CEO's Executive Office.

By insisting on reviewing the surveillance logs, wasn't she essentially calling them liars? They had witnessed her behavior with their own eyes; why would anyone risk slandering the CEO's wife without cause?

Nevertheless, following a direct order from Qin Xian, the security footage was promptly broadcast onto the large monitor.

Through the accelerated playback, Ji Fei’s figure was clearly visible entering the room and remaining for thirty minutes. After failing to locate her target, she was seen exiting with a dark, frustrated expression.

Internal scoffs rippled through the crowd. They believed Ji Fei was simply being stubborn, refusing to admit defeat until she was backed into a corner. They waited to see how she would try to talk her way out of this evidence.

Amidst the group, only Secretary Jin had beads of cold sweat forming on her forehead.

That was, until her own image appeared on the screen.

Secretary Jin’s pupils narrowed sharply as she stole a cautious look at Qin Xian.

While some of the employees who had been glaring at Ji Fei were struck dumb by the footage, others failed to grasp the significance immediately.

The video came to a halt.

A layer of frost seemed to settle over Qin Xian’s features.

So, the claims were true!

Turning his gaze toward those who had so confidently insisted that only Ji Fei had accessed his office, Qin Xian asked in a chilling tone, "Only my wife?"

The staff, however, had not yet connected the dots.

A senior assistant spoke up without hesitation: "Mr. Qin, is there a problem? It was only your wife..."

Several others nodded, murmuring their agreement.

[These people have eyes only for blinking; they’re completely useless for seeing what’s right in front of them.]

Upon hearing Ji Fei’s biting internal commentary, Qin Xian’s mood darkened further.

Suddenly, a man’s voice broke the silence: "Technically, two individuals entered and exited. One was Mrs. Qin, and the other was... Secretary Jin!"

[Finally, someone here isn't blind!]

The group turned toward the back of the room to find a young man standing there. He was a junior assistant who had only recently joined the team.

With his sharp memory, Qin Xian recalled that this employee had been away on business when the initial accusations against Ji Fei were made.

The rest of the staff finally seemed to realize what was happening, but they found the implication absurd.

"What are you talking about? Secretary Jin is in and out of that office constantly."

"You're the new guy, you don't get it. Secretary Jin is Mr. Qin’s most trusted aide!"

"Are you actually implying that Secretary Jin would do something to harm the company?"

Their voices were filled with disbelief, as if the very idea was a joke.

Qin Xian let out a sharp, cold snort, and the room fell deathly quiet.

Ji Fei, on the other hand, felt a surge of amusement. [If they actually knew the truth, the looks on their faces would be priceless.]

Ji Fei looked at Secretary Jin with curiosity, noting how she enjoyed the unconditional faith of her colleagues.

Secretary Jin, whose name was Jin Yue, wore her hair in a sharp high ponytail, though a few strands were perfectly curled to create an air of effortless grace. Her professional attire was tailored to highlight her figure perfectly. Her makeup, while subtle, was applied with such precision that she looked flawless.

However, her current expression was becoming increasingly strained.

[I can't really blame them. Their treatment of Secretary Jin versus their treatment of me is just a reflection of Qin Xian’s own attitude.]

Qin Xian’s heart jolted.

He realized she was right; the fault lay with him!

"Does Secretary Jin have anything she wishes to say?"

"Mr. Qin, are you actually doubting me?" Though she was internally panicked, Secretary Jin maintained a mask of hurt disbelief.

"I did enter the office, but surely you remember, Mr. Qin? I go in every evening to set up for the following day’s schedule."

[Which made it the perfect time to frame me while I was in there alone. This was clearly premeditated. How clever!]

[Wait... does everyone here have to work late every night? I didn't realize Qin Xian was such a ruthless capitalist. Once the divorce goes through, I really should mail him a copy of the labor laws!]

Qin Xian was exasperated. Is that really what you're focusing on right now? Your own reputation is at stake!

And for the record... my employees receive triple pay for overtime!

Qin Xian struggled to keep his train of thought from being derailed by Ji Fei’s mental tangents.

"Every person who entered that room will be part of the investigation. No one is exempt!"

Secretary Jin instantly adopted a look of profound betrayal. She hadn't expected Qin Xian to lump her in with the others, especially since that "stupid woman" had already been blamed!

Did she really mean no more to Qin Xian than his wife did? She had spent ten years at his side, managing every detail of his life perfectly.

The other assistants looked equally displeased, thinking their CEO was being unnecessarily harsh.

Between Secretary Jin and Ji Fei, it seemed obvious to them who the culprit was.

By treating Secretary Jin this way, wasn't he risking the loyalty of his most trusted confidante?

Furthermore, while the CEO seemed oblivious, the rest of the staff knew the truth.

Secretary Jin had been secretly in love with the CEO for years; her loyalty to Mr. Qin was absolute. Even when Ji Fei bullied her, she never fought back. There was no way she would ever sabotage the company.

Just as the tension reached a breaking point, a mocking laugh echoed from the entrance.

Ji Fei turned her head in curiosity.

A group of people marched in with an air of self-importance.

The office staff instinctively moved aside to clear a path.

Searching her memories, Ji Fei identified the balding man in the lead as Director Tang from the Board.

The one who had laughed was a young man with dyed yellow hair who stepped out from behind Director Tang.

This was Tang Jun, the Director's son.

He was the quintessential spoiled heir, someone who lounged around the company without contributing anything of value.

Tang Jun walked straight over to Secretary Jin, throwing a hostile glare at Qin Xian.

"Have you lost your mind, Qin Xian? The Board already agreed that you should divorce this troublemaker, so what is all this?"

"Is that incident even worth this much drama and reviewing tapes? And to top it off, I hear you're actually suspecting the loyal Secretary Jin? Have you finally snapped?"

Director Tang gave a weak, performative scolding to his son.

"Mind your manners when speaking to Mr. Qin! His attention to detail is a strength. I'm sure he doesn't actually suspect Secretary Jin; it's likely just a result of his wife refusing to confess her guilt."

Tang Jun immediately turned a fierce gaze on Ji Fei.

"You woman, even now you're trying to take others down with you. It's pathetic..."

Before Tang Jun could finish his tirade, Qin Xian stepped in front of Ji Fei, his expression stern as he shielded her. He opened his mouth to speak, but—

[Which sewer grate was left open to let this creature crawl out?]

Qin Xian nearly choked on his words.

[Tang Jun, right? You’ve got a lot of nerve talking back to the head of the corporation. Let’s see what makes you think you’re so special!]

Qin Xian, the "head of the corporation," was stunned.

See what?

[Ah, I see. Director Tang holds a high rank on the Board and has always been at odds with Qin Xian. If Tang Jun wasn't so incompetent and Qin Xian wasn't so brilliant, Director Tang would have tried to install his own son as CEO long ago. No wonder Tang Jun doesn't know his place.]

Qin Xian was genuinely shocked this time.

Ji Fei had never known anything about the internal politics of the company before, yet now she suddenly...

And she was "seeing" this information in real-time?

Moreover, there was no way she could have known Secretary Jin entered the office after her earlier...

She definitely had some sort of special "condition."

[Ah! Oh my god, ahhh!]

Qin Xian jumped at the sudden mental scream. While wondering what else she had discovered, he half-listened to Tang Jun’s defense of Secretary Jin.

[No wonder he’s so hostile toward me and so protective of Secretary Jin.]

[So Tang Jun is actually Secretary Jin’s ultimate simp!]

[Haha! How can someone be this pathetic? I’m dying!]

Qin Xian was floored!

Tang Jun was in love with Secretary Jin?

A "simp"?

Exactly how deep did this go?

[He sends her good morning, good afternoon, and good night texts every single day. He reminds her to take an umbrella when it rains and to bundle up when it's cold. She never even replies! And he’s kept this up for two years! That is some serious commitment!]

Qin Xian thought: If only he applied that commitment to his spreadsheets...

[One time, just because she mentioned liking something in passing, he flew all the way to Paris to find it. He ended up catching a fever and passing out. When he finally gave her the gift, she just told him to "drink more hot water," and he actually cried with joy! What a sincere soul!]

Qin Xian thought: If only he showed such sincerity toward his quarterly reports!

[He even played guitar and sang under her window in the middle of the night! The neighbors called the cops for the noise, and he got hauled off to the station. Secretary Jin didn't even bother to bail him out! He had to figure it out himself! And then he actually apologized to her for disturbing her sleep! I have to admit, that level of "consideration" is almost terrifying!]

Qin Xian thought: So he’s the one constantly making mistakes at work? Is it because his "meticulous" mind is too preoccupied with this?!

[Wait, there's more!]

Qin Xian: There's more?!

[Ever since he fell for her, he’s stayed completely "pure," never looking at another woman. He just stares at her photo late at night under his covers and... well, does his "business." Okay, I shouldn't share that kind of adult gossip! I respect people's privacy!]

Qin Xian: ...Gross!

At that moment, Tang Jun, who was still acting all righteous, had no idea that Ji Fei had just aired out his most embarrassing secrets.

He only noticed that the way the two people in front of him were looking at him had become very strange.

Why were their eyes filled with a mix of pity and profound disappointment?

[Haha, so all of Director Tang’s schemes were for nothing!]

Qin Xian: Wait, what does Director Tang have to do with this now?

Actually, what was I even supposed to be doing?

Qin Xian’s thoughts were a mess, his focus completely hijacked by Ji Fei’s scandalous inner monologue.

It turned out that juicy gossip was a temptation that even the most stoic CEO couldn't ignore.