After Transmigrating as a Tycoon’s Wife, My Thoughts Are Heard by the Whole Family Chapter 407
Zhao Chengle spoke with such confidence that, for a moment, some people were almost convinced by his words.
But the expressions of disdain on the faces of Qin Lao'er’s family were unmistakable. If not for hearing Ji Fei’s internal thoughts, they wouldn’t have believed this young man could be so smooth-talking. While he didn’t outright distort the truth, he certainly downplayed Qin Wu Gu’s sacrifices while glorifying the adulterous couple’s behavior.
"I only know that if I marry someone, it would definitely be someone I love. If I love them, my eyes wouldn’t wander to look for a so-called soulmate. My eyes would only see my wife. If you weren’t out there looking, how could you even meet a soulmate? What a joke," Qin Chao immediately retorted.
Zhao Chengle’s face stiffened, clearly agitated.
"I think if someone truly has a good heart, they wouldn’t be interested in someone else’s husband," Qin Rong couldn’t help but chime in.
"Throwing yourself at another person’s husband is inherently strange. Does it make her look impressive or something? Like the elders say, does she have absolute confidence she can save someone? If not, isn’t she just indulging herself..." Qin Yan spoke cautiously.
Qin Xiaoyu jumped in to finish the sentence. "She’s just indulging in her own shameless desires."
"You all… can you not speak so harshly?!" Zhao Chengle was now visibly flustered. He felt like these people hadn’t seen Lu Yunqing’s pitiful and conflicted demeanor and were thus full of malice.
"Fine, let’s talk logically. It’s not that your dad is ‘responsible.’ It’s that your mom caught him cheating, which led to the divorce. If she hadn’t found out, would your dad have divorced her?" Ji Fei asked with a mocking smile.
Zhao Chengle froze, his expression slipping for a moment.
In truth, he had been the first to arrive at the hospital when it all happened. At the time, his father had promised to give Lu Yunqing a home. But Lu Yunqing had adamantly refused, saying she couldn’t hurt his mother or destroy their family. She didn’t want to be the "bad woman" and claimed she would be content just being by his father’s side.
Eventually, his father had also compromised, deciding to hide their relationship for the time being. It wasn’t until his mother discovered the truth that things escalated.
The logic of the situation hit him all at once. Hadn’t he unconsciously sided with them just now?
Zhao Chengle’s mind cleared for a brief moment, but his bias quickly took over again. "W-who knows? I think my dad would have divorced her anyway."
Ji Fei let out a derisive laugh, infuriating Zhao Chengle to the point where his face turned red. Then, Ji Fei abruptly changed the topic. "Hey, do you have a girlfriend?"
"I… I do," Zhao Chengle answered, caught off guard. He then realized her intention. "You’re not trying to ask what I’d do if I met my soulmate, are you? Well, I’d follow my heart and not string anyone along."
Ji Fei rolled her eyes. "Do you love her?"
"Of course!"
"Great. Now, what if your girlfriend wants to break up with you because she found her soulmate, her one true love? Would you smile and congratulate her?"
Zhao Chengle was stunned, but for a brief moment, a flicker of anger flashed across his face.
Ji Fei immediately laughed. "See? Men are so quick to empathize with other men and never think about how it would feel the other way around. You asked us if we could do better in this situation—how about you ask yourself first?"
Zhao Chengle’s gaze faltered, and he looked increasingly confused.
Ji Fei wasn’t sure if this person was salvageable. If it were her own son, he’d already be beyond saving—better to cut losses and move on. After all, if the third aunt could have another child after him, maybe Wu Gu could try for a second one too.
Anyway, the first account was already wasted; time to start fresh.
Suddenly, Zhao Chengle, looking sullen, grabbed a glass of red wine from the table and took a sip. "Honestly… I used to wish my mom had never found out. I didn’t want my parents to divorce either. But now that it’s come to this, what else can we do?"
"My God, your way of thinking is so harmful—and to your own mother, no less!" Qin Chao exclaimed.
"As a woman, a strong woman, and a member of the Qin family, we would want to be the first to know if something like this happened," Qin Wenqiang declared firmly.
"Why… why is that?" Zhao Chengle asked hesitantly. "There are plenty of families where people just muddle through. Would changing to a new person really guarantee things would be better?"
"But Wu Gu is only in her forties. She still has plenty of time to start a new chapter in life," Qin Jing interjected.
Even Qin Jiaxi, who rarely spoke up, seemed to have a realization. She murmured, "If she never found out, she’d be spending her entire life working hard for a man who doesn’t love or respect her. And if he had an illegitimate child, wouldn’t he hand over the family fortune to them? If that happened…" Qin Jiaxi pursed her lips. "Then wouldn’t her whole life have been wasted?"
Zhao Chengle had grown up in a different environment. While he felt like what they were saying made sense, he also thought, isn’t life better when you just let things be?
"Hey, cousin, why aren’t you saying anything?" Qin Chao nudged Qin Yi, who had been unusually silent.
Qin Yi snapped out of his thoughts, his expression odd. He had been wondering whether Lu Yunqing was actually the mistress. If she was, then the father and son bringing her here was truly revolting.
After a moment of hesitation, Qin Yi asked Zhao Chengle, "By the way, who is the mistress? Have you met her?"
Zhao Chengle froze, his expression unnatural.
Others who didn’t know the truth grew curious. They started asking what she looked like and what her background was.
"I don’t want to discuss this," Zhao Chengle said stiffly.
"Has your mom met her? Does she know who she is?" Qin Yi pressed further.
"N-no, she hasn’t met her. She’s only heard about her. That person is… weak, not threatening. My dad was afraid my mom would…"
"Afraid Wu Gu would bully her? Who’s bullying who now? Isn’t this just like those fake innocent women on TV?" Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed. "No wonder you’re defending her. You must’ve been charmed by her, thinking she’s delicate and needs protecting. Meanwhile, she’s trampling all over your mom, and you’re doing nothing about it."
Zhao Chengle’s face was filled with embarrassment.
"If it were me, I’d have already beaten the mistress so badly her own mother wouldn’t recognize her," Qin Chao sneered.
"I already said she’s someone who would even sacrifice her life for my dad. She’s a genuine person, not some shameless mistress," Zhao Chengle retorted impatiently.
In Zhao Chengle’s mind, that life-and-death bond deserved the highest respect.
Seeing how adamantly he defended her, Qin Yi swallowed the words, Could it really be Lu Yunqing? After all, with this level of loyalty, he probably wouldn’t admit it, even if it were true.
If it really was Lu Yunqing, then this cousin was beyond disappointing.
Qin Yi couldn’t help but say, "A genuine person? Your dad only sees the person walking beside him, but not the one clearing obstacles for him ahead of time. The road he’s walking on is smooth, not because someone is by his side, but because someone has paved it for him in advance. Your dad doesn’t see it, and neither do you. It’s truly a pity for my aunt."
Zhao Chengle realized he couldn’t win this argument. Frustrated, he decided to change the subject.
"Let’s stop talking about my family. The outcome is what it is. Let’s talk about you guys instead. It’s been over a year since I’ve seen you all. Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law are here too. Any big news? Grandpa just said something about disowning a grandchild?"
Everyone: "…"
Ji Fei: "You’re so good at conversation. Just drink your wine."