After Transmigrating as a Tycoon’s Wife, My Thoughts Are Heard by the Whole Family Chapter 5

The investigation was incredibly airtight, treating her as the primary suspect while hunting for every shred of proof to confirm her guilt.

Secretary Jin had assumed that even if her unauthorized movements were discovered, Qin Xian would only investigate as a matter of procedure, rather than taking it to such a severe extreme. This was the reason she hadn't bothered to delete the security footage in a desperate attempt to hide her tracks.

She had truly failed to anticipate that Qin Xian would be so heartless and cold when dealing with her personal involvement.

Overwhelmed by this realization, Secretary Jin collapsed onto the floor in a pathetic, broken heap.

However, Tang Jun was the one who appeared even more shattered.

"You actually did this? But why? Why?" With bloodshot eyes and extreme agitation, Tang Jun seized Secretary Jin’s arm, demanding answers frantically.

Feeling that his son was making a total fool of himself, Director Tang quickly yanked Tang Jun back. "What else could it be besides jealousy? She wanted to drive Mrs. Qin out and seize her position."

Tang Jun stood there as if struck by a lightning bolt. "You have feelings for Qin Xian? No, that’s impossible!"

Director Tang felt like facepalming. How could his son be so oblivious to what everyone else had already seen?

Ji Fei shared that sentiment.

[Tang Jun is completely blind, isn't he? He cares for Secretary Jin so much, yet he had no clue she was pining for Qin Xian!]

Just as Ji Fei finished this internal thought, she glanced up and caught a flicker of shock on Qin Xian’s otherwise stoic face.

[Good grief, don't tell me Qin Xian never knew Secretary Jin was in love with him! How can a man be this dense?]

Ji Fei’s thoughts sent a flush of heat to Qin Xian’s ears, and his handsome features began to look increasingly strained.

What exactly was happening? Wasn't this supposed to be a case of rivals bribing Secretary Jin to steal company secrets and frame Ji Fei?

Secretary Jin liked him? How could that be? Wasn't she...

"No, no, that's not true! I didn't have any selfish motives!" Secretary Jin suddenly shrieked in a state of panic.

She looked at Qin Xian nervously and pleaded, "I confess to what I did, but it’s not for the reasons everyone thinks! I did it all to help Yu Zhi!"

The entire room fell into an immediate silence.

Yu Zhi, that name was...

Qin Xian’s expression shifted slightly. "What did you just say?"

Secretary Jin rushed to explain, "Yu Zhi is returning to the country."

Qin Xian’s pupils contracted slightly, and he gave Ji Fei an uncomfortable, fleeting glance.

Ji Fei: [Yu Zhi, I recognize that name. She’s Qin Xian’s first love—the girlfriend who heartlessly dumped him years ago. They were the 'Golden Couple' back then, talented and gorgeous, the most perfect match in the high-society circle.]

Qin Xian: ...You even know about that...

Ji Fei: [But what does any of this have to do with Secretary Jin?]

Qin Xian fixed a serious gaze on Secretary Jin. Indeed, how did that relate to her crimes?

Clutching at straws like it was a lifeline, Secretary Jin blurted out, "Yu Zhi and I are best friends. When she left you in the past, she truly had no other choice. I didn't want the two of you to lose your destiny together because of a simple misunderstanding. I knew a divorce wouldn't happen easily, so I was willing to play the villain, hoping to create a chance for you and Yu Zhi."

After finishing her speech, Secretary Jin hung her head with a look of distress, as if she had been forced into a tragic position.

It was true that Secretary Jin was Yu Zhi’s best friend. It was through this very link that they had become acquainted. Otherwise, she never would have been hired as a secretary and given such a high level of trust.

During their college years, Secretary Jin had been a witness to their entire romance, even acting as a matchmaker at times. This was why Qin Xian had found it impossible to believe the rumors that Secretary Jin liked him.

The bystanders were all surprised, feeling as though a plot twist had occurred. However, very few actually believed her. No one there was blind—it was obvious that Secretary Jin’s heart and eyes were focused entirely on Qin Xian.

Nevertheless, this was the first time they had heard that Secretary Jin was the best friend of Qin Xian’s first love.

She had never even hinted at this connection before. Now, everyone could see exactly what her real motives were.

Wait, there was even juiceier gossip to be had.

Qin Xian’s first love was coming back? Their breakup was just a misunderstanding?

Everyone’s eyes kept darting toward Qin Xian, waiting for him to ask more, but his wife, Ji Fei, was standing right there.

The crowd grew excited—a major drama was brewing!

[What 'no choice,' and what 'misunderstanding'? I think...]

Qin Xian cut her off quickly. He had no desire for Ji Fei to dig into his past history.

"Because of your own selfish greed, you have caused massive losses for this company and even went as far as to frame others. No excuse will save you from being held responsible," Qin Xian stated coldly.

[Exactly. Besides, that excuse is clearly a total fabrication.] Ji Fei’s focus was instantly pulled away. It was a typical trait for young people to have a short attention span. [But why make up this lie now? Let me check!]

Qin Xian had intended to move on to the legal consequences, but hearing this, his curiosity was piqued as well.

[Oh! She’s been dropping hints for a long time about having a special bond with Qin Xian, trying to bait me into a fight. Her plan was to slowly push me out and then win Qin Xian over. But she didn't expect Yu Zhi to return. Knowing she can't compete with the first love, she wanted to rush her way into becoming Mrs. Qin before Yu Zhi arrived.]

[No wonder she was so desperate to frame me that she didn't care how sloppy the trap was.]

[Now that she’s caught, she’s using Yu Zhi as a shield, pretending she acted out of loyalty to a friend and just got confused. She hopes Qin Xian will show her mercy. But if Qin Xian realizes she loves him and did it for her own gain, he definitely won't forgive her, and she'll be finished forever.]

[Haha, she’s really desperate now. Even if Qin Xian were a total idiot, he wouldn't fall for that, right?]

Qin Xian, who had actually started to believe her slightly: ...

Looking back at past events, he realized that whenever Ji Fei visited him calmly, it wouldn't be long before she and Secretary Jin were at each other's throats. Secretary Jin always played the part of the innocent victim, making Ji Fei look like a lunatic.

Qin Xian had always blamed Ji Fei, but now, the realization filled him with immense guilt.

His disgust for Secretary Jin only grew stronger.

He had no interest in further interrogation and said coldly, "Call the police and let them handle it."

Secretary Jin looked up, the strength draining from her body instantly. In total disbelief, she stammered, "Qin Xian, I did it for—"

"Save your words for the police."

Qin Xian’s icy resolve made everyone’s heart skip a beat. In the end, he had chosen the harshest path possible.

"Qin Xian!" Secretary Jin snapped, lunging toward him in a frenzy, but he stepped aside. She pointed at Ji Fei with pure rage and bitterness, "When it comes to her, you're willing to divorce and let her go. Why are you so cruel to me? Even if I haven't succeeded, I've worked hard! I've stayed by your side for ten years, and this is how you repay me?"

Only then did Qin Xian look her in the eye. "Because you are not my wife."

That single sentence carried heavy weight, piercing through her like a sharp blade.

Secretary Jin was left speechless.

Shortly after, the police took the involved parties away, and Ji Fei was also required to go to the station to give a statement.

During the process, Tang Jun actually tried to take the fall for her, because he believed the lie about her helping her best friend. He continued to act like a devoted fool, which made Director Tang so angry he actually fainted.

Fortunately, the evidence was undeniable, and Tang Jun couldn't take the blame even if he tried.

The last time they saw Secretary Jin, she was screaming at Ji Fei, "When Yu Zhi returns, Qin Xian will definitely leave you! Don't you dare celebrate yet!"

It was a classic villain's line! Yet Ji Fei's mind was only filled with excitement: [Really?! Then tell her to hurry up!]

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(Don't worry, the male lead is completely loyal in body and soul, not a toxic character. The female lead will never suffer, and the story stays lighthearted and humorous until the very end.)