After Transmigrating as a Tycoon’s Wife, My Thoughts Are Heard by the Whole Family Chapter 433

Qin Xian’s bluntness and decisive rejection were entirely for Grandma Lü’s benefit.

If Yu Lu had been permitted to persist in her shameless behavior, the situation might have spiraled into an irredeemable disaster.

It was far more effective to sever all ties immediately than to allow her further opportunities to linger under various pretenses.

As expected, Yu Lu was paralyzed with shock upon hearing his cold declaration.

Qin Xian’s expression was deadly serious.

She was no fool; she could clearly perceive that he meant every word he said.

However… weren't men supposed to take pride in having women compete for their affection?

Even if they harbored no intentions of cheating, such attention usually served as a boost to their ego. Even the most disciplined men would typically feign ignorance just to secretly relish the flattery.

What on earth was wrong with Qin Xian?!

Left standing before his shut door, Yu Lu felt as though her very spirit had departed from her body.

By the time she managed to stumble back to her quarters, she collapsed onto her bed in a heap.

Never before had she endured such a public loss of face.

She had never encountered such a devastating defeat.

For the first time in her life, tears began to pool in her eyes.

She had never once cried over a man until today.

Initially, Qin Xian was merely a target to be acquired.

But now—he had carved a permanent place for himself in her heart.

She was accustomed to getting exactly what she wanted. She prided herself on reading people’s minds so accurately that nothing ever escaped her influence.

This was her very first failure.

She refused to concede.

If seduction proved ineffective, then—she would resort to drugging him.

After all, wasn’t that precisely how his current wife had managed to trap him in the first place?

Regrettably for her, Ji Fei had already anticipated such a move.

Ji Fei’s lips curled into a smirk as she leaned into Qin Xian, playfully nibbling at his jawline.

"Attracting all the bees and butterflies, aren’t you?"

Sensing her inner thoughts, Qin Xian’s eyes grew dark and intense.

Some individuals truly lacked the capacity to understand human speech.

He didn’t even bother to offer a verbal reply. Instead, he retrieved his phone and fired off a message to the family’s private gossip group.

He had far more pressing matters to attend to.

Within moments, the group chat was in a state of absolute frenzy.

Qin Xian skimmed through a few of the responses before putting his phone away and settling down to sleep, pulling his wife into his arms.

The Next Morning

Qin Xian sought out Grandpa for a private conversation.

The old man’s face initially tightened into a scowl upon hearing the request.

However, after a moment of quiet reflection, a rare sense of tenderness washed over him.

This grandson—the one he had always felt a lingering sense of guilt toward—had never asked for anything for himself.

And now, for the first time, he was making a personal request.

Naturally, Grandpa would grant it.

"I failed to look after you properly in the past," the old man sighed. "But look at you now; you’ve built your own life. You’ve found a partner and wish to spend your days with her. That brings me immense joy."

His eyes grew slightly misty as he spoke.

Qin Xian replied with his usual calm, "Grandpa, I am doing well now."

In truth, he had very few memories of those earlier years. To him, the past was simply gone.

The old man blinked back his emotions and gave a dismissive wave of his hand.

"Very well, very well. Go ahead and make the arrangements as you see fit."

A Visit to Grandma Lü

Upon exiting the study, Qin Xian went directly to see Grandma Lü.

She had originally been the one overseeing the preparations for the birthday banquet.

However, today, Qin Xian took full control of the planning.

Grandma Lü was initially hesitant, worried that the workload would be too taxing for him.

But Qin Xian offered her reassurance. "Do not worry. I can manage it."

While they were conversing, Lü Meihe suddenly made an appearance.

Since this was her mother’s home, her frequent visits were hardly surprising.

Noticing Qin Xian’s presence, she offered him a pleasant smile.

Yet, the second she took a seat near him, his entire frame became rigid.

His facial expression soured instantly.

"I noticed Yu Lu hasn't woken up yet," Lü Meihe remarked casually. "She returned with you last night, didn't she? I hope she didn't cause any trouble?"

"That girl has been pampered by her father and me since she was small. If she acted a bit willfully, you, as her elder brother, should guide her and correct her gently. It’s no problem."

If Grandma Lü hadn’t walked back into the room at that moment, Qin Xian might have been unable to utter a single syllable.

His throat felt as though it were being constricted.

Without saying another word, he stood up and walked out.

Lü Meihe blinked in confusion.

"Did I say something wrong?"

Grandma Lü let out a heavy, weary sigh.

"It is our burden to bear. We did not care for him as we should have in his youth. His temperament still hasn't fully mended… Perhaps when your husband arrives, we should ask him to perform another check-up."

Lü Meihe went still.

Her mind suddenly became a complete void.

Only after Grandma Lü called her name several times did she abruptly pivot the conversation to a different topic.

Grandma Lü didn't suspect anything and simply followed her lead.

The Mansion Prepares for the Birthday Banquet

That day, the entire Qin estate was transformed into a massive construction site.

Work crews were constantly moving in and out, redecorating every corner of the property.

They started with the residential wings. Then they moved to the gardens. Finally, they reached the grand plaza…

Watching the progress, Ji Fei couldn't help but chuckle.

"Grandpa may be getting on in years, but his heart is certainly youthful. What is with all these pink and blue hues? There are hearts, balloons, and flowers everywhere… Is this how birthday banquets are supposed to look?"

The other siblings were equally bewildered by the decor.

They attempted to ask their parents for clarification, but even the elders were in the dark.

Every detail had been personally directed by Qin Xian.

"Wait a minute…" Qin Tiantian suddenly grinned. "Could he have designed all of this to match Saozi’s personal taste?"

Ji Fei took another look around the area.

"…Well, your second brother isn't exactly known for his aesthetic eye, and looking at it now… yes, this is exactly what I like."

The members of Qin Lao’er’s family fell into an awkward, silent state.

They remained preoccupied with the arrangements, choosing not to comment further.

Meanwhile, Yu Lu had not yet abandoned her schemes.

She had finally managed to procure the drugs she needed.

However… she never found a window of opportunity to use them.

Qin Xian was simply too occupied.

Even Ji Fei rarely caught a glimpse of him except when they retired for the night.

As a precaution, Ji Fei gave him a warning.

"Keep your distance from Yu Lu, and do not consume any food or drink that comes from an outside source."

Qin Xian certainly didn't require the advice.

However, seeing Ji Fei’s genuine concern for him caused his eyes to soften with deep affection.

The Day Before the Banquet – Makeup Trial

A professional team of makeup artists arrived to conduct trial sessions for the women of the household.

Ji Fei, who preferred a more natural look, intended to skip the event.

But Qin Yan and Qin Rong practically forced her to stay.

"You are the Lady of the House! You have to look radiant!" Qin Yan insisted.

"Exactly! All sorts of high-status guests will be attending. What if another woman like Yu Lu shows up? You have to completely outshine them all!" Qin Rong added with excitement.

Ji Fei let out a resigned sigh.

"Fine, fine. But do you two really need to stand there and watch me? Shouldn't you be getting your own looks ready?"

"We’ll go once we’ve seen how yours turns out."

The intense way they were watching her made Ji Fei feel suspicious.

【…Are they just treating me like a human dress-up doll?】

Qin Yan and Qin Rong: Completely guilty.

Just then—

BANG!

A massive crashing sound echoed from outside.

Ji Fei started to turn toward the noise, but—

Someone had already pulled the bed curtains shut, blocking her view.

"What was that?" she asked.

Qin Yan quickly moved to keep her in place.

"It’s nothing! The makeup artist is about to begin!"

Qin Rong hurried over to the window to peer out.

"Oh, it’s just some equipment falling over. Nothing to worry about!"

But at that exact moment—

The girls who had been in the adjacent building for their own makeup trials were all being silently ushered out.

And when they stepped into the open air… they were left utterly speechless.