The Real Daughter’s Inner Thoughts are Heard

Chapter 21: This melon is really explosive today, hiccup~

Shengde College was a prestigious aristocratic school in North City, where only the wealthy and powerful could enroll.

So, when conflicts arose between students, the ones who suffered the most headaches were the school administrators.

After all, the principal, the disciplinary director, and the subject teachers were just employees, while these students were actually the children of their employers. Handling such situations was an immense pressure.

It was especially tricky when both sides involved were from top-tier wealthy families.

Xu Yao and Chen Sheng each occupied a corner of the leather sofa in the office, staring at each other—one with a calm, unreadable expression, the other with a playful yet provocative gaze.

Advertisements

Both of them had bruises on their faces, suggesting that neither had gained the upper hand.

At the desk, Principal Guo Liang and Disciplinary Director Feng Yue were whispering to each other with serious expressions, their backs turned to the two students.

“Principal Guo, what should we do? Neither of them is willing to say who threw the first punch. How do we determine who’s at fault?”

The following parts of the text will be scrambled to prevent theft from aggregators and unauthorized epub making. Please support our translators by reading on secondlifetranslations (dot) com. If you are currently on the site and and you are seeing this, please clear your cache.

“Dw Zys byp yzoyup clld y pvlyeu yde olzz-clbyhle pvweldv. R pwprlnv Ubld Fbldt pvyavle kv qkapv. Jwv yp qya yp R jdso, vblpl vos esd’v byhl ydu rlapsdyz tawetlp.”

“Mbl alyz kppwl kp Ubld Fbldt’p shlazu rasvlnvkhl pvlrxsvbla. Fbl osd’v zlv vbkp ts lypkzu. Zsw jdso Dw Zys’p pkvwyvksd—bkp ryaldvp yal ayalzu ralpldv. Tkp qyvbla sdzu pbsop wr qsa ryaldv-vlynbla xllvkdtp, lmnbydtlp y qlo osaep, yde zlyhlp kxxlekyvlzu.”

Qws Nkydt zssjle vaswczle yde tzydnle yv Dw Zys.

G pvweldv okvb csvb swvpvydekdt ynyelxknp yde yd lzkvl qyxkzu cynjtaswde oyp y ayal tlx kd y pnbssz zkjl vblkap. Rq bl olal vs alnlkhl ekpnkrzkdyau ynvksd fwpv clnywpl vbl svbla pvweldv’p qyxkzu oyp xsal yttalppkhl, kv oswze cl vlaakczu wdqyka.

“Typ Dw Zys’p qyxkzu clld nsdvynvle?”

“El nyzzle, cwv bkp qyvbla kp sd y cwpkdlpp vakr. Tkp xsvbla pyke pbl oswze plde psxlsdl shla.”

Qws Nkydt talo xsal ydmkswp. “Mbyv’p dsv tskdt vs osaj. Rq vbl twyaekyd kpd’v ralpldv, kv osd’v xyjl y ekqqlaldnl. Gde obs nyd pvyde wr vs Ubld Fbldt’p qklau pvlrxsvbla?”

Jlnywpl vblu olal ps ytkvyvle, vblka bwpble hsknlp pzkrrle, yzzsokdt vbl vos pvweldvp sd vbl psqy vs shlablya y qlo osaep.

Chen Sheng sneered. “Xu Yao, so what if you’re outstanding? Does anyone even care about you? I told you before—you’re just an unwanted burden, a pathetic nobody that neither your father nor mother loves!”

Advertisements

Xu Yao lifted his gaze. His deep-set eyes, sharp and handsome features, and naturally aloof demeanor exuded an air of distance and detachment.

At that moment, a chilling glint flickered in his eyes.

Then, he spoke in a calm but cutting tone: “If your father knew you were involved with your stepmother, do you think he would still treat you like his precious son?”

Chen Sheng froze instantly, his eyes filling with fury and shame at having his secret exposed.

Xu Yao wasn’t done.

“Oh~” He feigned sudden realization. “I always wondered what my father’s scandals had to do with me. Turns out, I unintentionally made both you and your father wear the same green hat1got cheated on. No wonder you hate me so much. But shouldn’t you be blaming the actual person involved instead?”

As Chen Sheng’s eyes burned with rage, Xu Yao continued in an indifferent tone:

“Or are you just a coward who only dares to pick on the weak?”

His casual, unaffected demeanor only fanned the flames of Chen Sheng’s anger.

Chen Sheng shot up, grabbing Xu Yao by the collar and raising his fist. Xu Yao immediately raised his voice—

“Prin—”

Before he could finish saying “Principal,” Chen Sheng’s punch landed on him.

Advertisements

In that moment, the two school administrators clearly saw who had struck first.

Stunned for a second, they quickly rushed over to separate the two.

Feng Yue restrained Chen Sheng, who was still cursing furiously. “You better wait, you bastard! This isn’t over!”

Xu Yao pressed his tongue against the inside of his cheek, then gave him a mocking smirk.

His calm and composed demeanor only made Chen Sheng seethe more. He hated people who put on a superior act—damn it!

Xu Yao turned to Guo Liang and said in a flat voice, “Now that you’ve seen who threw the first punch, can I leave?”

“Uh—” Guo Liang was even more troubled.

He hadn’t expected things to unfold this way. Who even proved their innocence like this?

Just then, a knock sounded on the door.

“Principal, Xu Yao’s guardian is here.”

Guo Liang immediately said, “Quick, let them in!”

“Since a guardian has arrived, we might as well wait a bit longer.”

Advertisements

With that, Guo Liang walked toward the door to welcome them.

Xu Yao frowned in displeasure. This situation was already disgraceful enough—having someone come would only make it more humiliating. He didn’t need anyone’s help.

Led by the secretary, Xu Yao’s guardian, Xu Yinyin, entered the office.

She was dressed in a professional suit that accentuated her curvy figure. Combined with her youthful face and naturally approachable demeanor, she gave off the impression of a fresh graduate just stepping into the workforce.

“Oh, a beauty. Did your dad change secretaries again?” Chen Sheng’s teasing tone made Xu Yao glare at him.

Just as he was about to retort, he suddenly heard—

“Who’s this punk? So cocky—are we sure he’s even a student?”

Everyone: “?”

The unfamiliar voice made them all look at Xu Yinyin, but she hadn’t spoken.

“This guy’s name is Chen Sheng. He’s Xu Yao’s classmate. Their feud? Blame their parents. Your second uncle slept with Chen Sheng’s stepmother.”

Except for Xu Yao and Chen Sheng, everyone else: Σ( ° △°|||)︴

Was that something they were supposed to hear?! No, wait—where was this voice coming from?!

Advertisements

“Tsk tsk, my second uncle is really something. No exceptions, huh? Impressive.”

Xu Yao’s frown deepened as he scrutinized Xu Yinyin with narrowed eyes.

He had heard from his mother that his real cousin had been lost years ago. He had missed the family gathering where she was introduced because he had been away for a chemistry competition.

He never had the chance to meet her—until now.

And she had certainly made an entrance.

How interesting.

“This guy clearly knows the whole story and is just taking it out on Xu Yao. They got into a fight because of some heated words, with Chen Sheng striking first. But since Xu Yao couldn’t be bothered to explain, and Chen Sheng refused to admit it, it made things difficult for the school. So, they called the parents.”

“Looks like my little cousin is the silent, brooding type. That kind of personality will get him into trouble. After all, only the crying child gets the milk..”

“Wow, wow, unbelievable! This rude, ill-mannered brat is actually involved with his stepmother and even enjoys filming himself for personal entertainment. Tsk, tsk, tsk!”
“Oh dear, such a heavy taste! Not only narcissistic but also sharing a woman with his own father—what a total destruction of common values!”

“Everyone present: Σ( ° △°|||)︴”

Was this really something they were supposed to hear?

Exposed for his dirty secrets, Chen Sheng was furious. He pointed at Xu Yinyin, ready to retort, “You—”

But he couldn’t get a single word out.

This was absolutely ridiculous!

Xu Yinyin looked completely innocent. “What’s wrong, classmate?”

“Who the hell are you to Xu Yao?” He needed to know who this damn woman was so he could deal with her properly after this.

Xu Yinyin finally realized—she had been too focused on eating melons and forgot to introduce herself.

“Apologies, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Xu Yao’s cousin, Xu Yinyin. Nice to meet you all.”

She extended a handshake to Principal Guo Liang and Disciplinary Director Feng Yue.

Having already heard her “inner thoughts” earlier, the two men became even more cautious of this seemingly gentle and harmless young woman. They were afraid that if they displeased her, she might just dig up their secrets and announce them to the room—publicly and without warning. They couldn’t handle that, absolutely not!

“I’d like to ask, what exactly happened to Xu Yao?” Xu Yinyin asked with a smile.

The two men wanted to say, You clearly already know everything, but from Chen Sheng’s reaction earlier, it seemed like everyone could hear her “inner thoughts,” yet no one could actually talk about them.

With no choice, Guo Liang stiffly recounted the situation—it was exactly as the system had exposed.

“If it’s been determined who started the fight, what kind of punishment will there be?”

Feng Yue smiled and replied, “Conflicts between students are common. As long as no serious injuries or malicious intent are involved, we mainly mediate the situation. At most, there would be a verbal warning, but it won’t go on their records.”

“The school has surveillance cameras, right? Just check the footage, and you’ll know who threw the first punch. That way, assigning responsibility would be quick and easy.”

As soon as Xu Yinyin said this, Chen Sheng sneered, “You really are just a brainless pretty face. If someone plans to fight, do you think they’d be stupid enough to leave evidence? Have you never heard of blind spots in surveillance?”

Xu Yinyin maintained her smile and replied, “I may not know about surveillance blind spots, but it seems like you lack basic manners. An elder is speaking—who gave you the right to interrupt?”

“You—”

Xu Yao, who had remained silent until now, finally curled his lips into a rare smirk. He didn’t expect his cousin to be so sharp-tongued—he thought she’d only be focused on watching the drama unfold.

“Who dares to say my son is ill-mannered? Who?!”

A sharp, domineering voice rang out from behind them.

Everyone turned toward the source and saw a stunning woman covered in luxurious jewelry, dressed head-to-toe in high-end designer wear, swaying her alluring figure as she approached.

The way she stormed in—if you didn’t know better, you’d think she was here to cause trouble.

Xu Yinyin’s gaze landed on the woman’s high heels, and she couldn’t help but comment:

“So this is what they mean by ‘lacking presence, so making up for it with heels’? Those stilettos are practically stilts! Isn’t she worried about twisting her ankle?”

Who?! Who’s talking?!

Ellie, momentarily distracted, suddenly misstepped—and actually twisted her ankle.

“Ahhh!”

Her aggressive entrance instantly turned into a delicate cry of pain, making half the people present weak in the knees.

Chen Sheng reacted immediately, sprinting forward and scooping her up in a classic princess carry.

“Oh my, oh my, a princess carry?! With his stepmother? Ah, my eyes!”

Xu Yinyin frowned in sheer disgust.

Ordinarily, the action wouldn’t have meant much. But since Xu Yinyin had just exposed their relationship, the gesture suddenly seemed anything but innocent.

The bystanders, now aware of the context, cringed—yuck!

Even Ellie herself was momentarily dumbfounded. Who is speaking?!

She turned to Chen Sheng, silently asking him with her eyes.

He could only give her a helpless smile.

Don’t ask. Even if I wanted to explain, I literally can’t say a word!

Xu Yinyin watched them walk away and speculated:

“Xiao Qi, do you think these two are actually in love? Otherwise, why would he be so angry at my cousin just because my uncle slept with his stepmother?”

At this, everyone turned to look at Ellie, feeling like they were about to witness another scandal unfold.

“Love, my ass. That woman is just a shameless flirt who plays around with men whenever she can. To her, men are like collectible stamps—she just wants to complete her collection. They’re nothing more than trophies to her.”

“Wow, that’s impressive.”

“Think about it. A worldly woman like her—do you think an inexperienced kid like Chen Sheng stands a chance? All she had to do was throw a few sweet words at him, and he fell for it like an idiot.”

*”She seduced him by saying she only married his dad because she truly loved *him. She even told him she ‘sacrificed herself’ for him. The dumb kid totally bought it—got so caught up in it that he ended up ‘crippled’ in more ways than one.”

“Makes sense. Looking at Chen Sheng—strong body, weak brain, so easy to manipulate. He’s got no experience, no standards, and no manners. What a waste of space!”

The two people being roasted: “……”

Have some damn respect!

Chen Sheng’s mouth twitched uncontrollably. He had never been humiliated like this in his life.

His hands weakened, and—bam! He dropped Ellie back onto the floor.

Ellie didn’t even have time to scream in pain before scrambling to her feet and pointing an accusing finger at Xu Yinyin—only to realize that no matter how hard she tried, she just could not speak.

The onlookers cast her pitying glances.

These kinds of dirty secrets—no matter how angry you are, you just can’t say them out loud. Do you still want to keep your dignity?

Perhaps realizing this, Ellie—despite her seething rage—could only swallow her pride and suffer in silence.

But the system had no intention of stopping. It continued spilling the tea:

“And let’s not forget—this unfilial son here is his father’s precious little baby, spoiled beyond belief. Yet what does he do? He turns around and cucks his own father. If I were his dad, I’d break his third leg for sure! Wait… no, actually—”

“What’s going on? What’s going on?”

Xu Yinyin instantly sensed a major piece of gossip!

The onlookers immediately perked up their ears, and even the usually unfazed Xu Yao unconsciously straightened his back. Not gonna lie, eating gossip was actually quite entertaining!

“His dad knew about his son’s affair with his stepmother. At first, he was furious, but then he realized that his only heir, born when he was over 40, was far more valuable than a woman he could get anytime. So, rather than let a woman ruin their father-son relationship, he simply turned a blind eye and tacitly allowed it.”

“Huh?! You can handle it like that?!”

“The funniest part is, Chen Sheng also knows his dad has tacitly agreed, but only the stepmother is still in the dark. She’s even feeling smug, thinking she’s got both father and son wrapped around her little finger, playing them like a fiddle.”

“Oh my god, after all this, the real fool is actually her?! What an ultimate tragic clown, hahahaha!”

The onlookers collectively sucked in a breath. This social circle was seriously messed up!

Ellie was genuinely furious now, glaring at Chen Sheng with anger in her eyes. He awkwardly rubbed his nose and looked away, feeling guilty.

“But, you know, this woman also has a boy toy on the side, so she’s not really losing out. Even if she gets kicked out of the rich family, she can still rely on her boy toy to earn money from sugar mommies and continue living the good life. So, she’s got a backup plan.”

“……”

The silence from everyone was deafening.

Chen Sheng glared furiously at Ellie, and she, under his venomous stare, guiltily lowered her head.

Sensing that the gossip had reached its climax, Guo Liang cleared his throat and reminded, “Ahem, well, since everyone is here, let’s discuss the issue with the kids.”

Chen Sheng was currently filled with shame and anger, completely in no mood to deal with anything else.

He needed to hurry home and get his dad to deal with this traitorous woman.

He grabbed Ellie’s hand and dragged her away without another word.

“Eh? Why are they leaving all of a sudden? Weren’t they all fired up just now?”

The surrounding people sneakily glanced at Xu Yinyin with puzzled expressions—wasn’t this all thanks to you? They’re in a hurry to go home and clean house.

“Well, since the other party isn’t pursuing the matter, let’s consider it settled as a mutual resolution. You can take him home.”

Xu Yinyin quickly nodded. “Alright, no problem. Thank you both for your time.”

“No, no, you’re too kind. It’s just our duty as teachers.”

After shaking hands and saying goodbye, Xu Yinyin called Xu Yao to leave.

Watching the two figures disappear from sight, Guo Liang and Feng Yue let out a long sigh of relief.

Damn, today’s gossip was insane—burp!


Xu Yao trailed behind Xu Yinyin, his gaze filled with curiosity as he discreetly examined her from head to toe once more.

He had always assumed that the cousin brought back home would be timid and cowardly, but unexpectedly, she was pretty fierce, roasting that bastard Chen Sheng without mercy.

What intrigued him even more was the mysterious voice gossiping along with her—it seemed to know so many secrets. With that, he could eat melons for a lifetime!

Why didn’t he have something like that? He wanted it!

Sensing his gaze, Xu Yinyin suddenly stopped and turned around, only then noticing the bruises on his face. There was a split at the corner of his lips, scabbed over but clearly swollen.

She gently reminded him, “Do you want to stop by the infirmary before going home?”

“No need, let’s just go straight home.”

“Oh.”

“He seems so aloof… Does he think I’m here to compete with him for the family inheritance?”

Xu Yao: “……”

“No way. Didn’t Grandpa say he’s desperate to break away from the family and prove himself? He doesn’t even care about the family’s wealth.”

“Oh, right. I actually came today just to check out this privileged rich kid who’s never been beaten down by society but is eager to throw himself into it. I got so caught up in the gossip that I didn’t take a good look at him.”

Her gaze shifted from his bruised face to his entire figure, then she concluded—

“He does look flawless, but his combat skills are seriously disappointing. He got beaten up by Chen Sheng so badly he looks like a pig’s head. And he still dares to say he’s ready to take on society?”

Xu Yao: one kill!

“I absolutely despise these rich second-gens who enjoy a life of luxury yet constantly shout about breaking free from their privileged backgrounds to chase dreams and freedom, as if they have some god-given talent waiting to be unleashed.”

“In reality, if you strip away their family name and inheritance, they’re just nobodies. Without the wealth and elite education they were born into, what could they possibly do? They can’t lift heavy loads, they can’t carry burdens—if they worked as laborers, they’d be crushed, and if they became homeless, they’d probably lose fights with stray dogs!”

Xu Yao: double kill!

“How can you enjoy all the benefits of being born into a wealthy family and then turn around and act like it’s beneath you? That’s just ungrateful. If I were Grandpa, I’d let him leave—but I’d also strip him of the Xu family name, identity, and degree, erase him from the family register. Only then would he truly be independent and self-reliant.”
Xu Yao: triple kill!

“The most important thing in life is self-awareness. Someone like me, who has no ambitions, would never dare to claim I want to make it on my own. I just want to rely on my family and be a happy little rich freeloader. No ideals, no aspirations—nothing beats having food and clothes handed to you!”

“Xu Yao just doesn’t understand yet. That’s because he was born in Rome—he can’t see it clearly from the inside. Once he gets beaten down by reality, he’ll know just how sweet it is to live off family money.”

Xu Yao was so mad he actually laughed. He wanted to argue, but he couldn’t get a single word out, which made him even more frustrated.

When they reached the car, Xu Yinyin asked, “How do you usually get to and from school? Do you have a driver?”

“No, I walk.”

Xu Yinyin nodded. “Then you can walk back by yourself. Be careful on the way.”

Xu Yao was momentarily stunned. “So… you’re not going to drive me?”

“You usually walk, right? I respect your choice.”

“Laughed to death, didn’t he love chasing freedom? Why is he being so pretentious now!”

Xu Yao gritted his teeth in anger. Before Xu Yinyin could close the car door, he pulled open the passenger door and sat inside.

“What are you—” Xu Yinyin raised an eyebrow at him, questioning with her gaze.

“I don’t feel like walking today.” Xu Yao’s voice was as cold as frost.

Xu Yinyin quickly glanced at his leg. “Did Chen Sheng kick you? Are you hurt and can’t walk?”

“No, I’m not!”

Xu Yinyin pursed her lips and didn’t ask further.

“I knew it—he’s not used to hardship. Hah~ men!”

Xu Yao clenched his fists tightly at his sides. How could she be so infuriating?

“Uncle Zhang, please drop Xu Yao off first, then take me back to the company.”

“Alright.”

As the car merged into traffic, Xu Yao suddenly said, “If my mom ever gives you this kind of task again, just refuse.”

“Mhm, I will.”

Xu Yao: She didn’t even try to be polite?! So hurtful!

“I never planned to meddle anyway. Today, I was just curious about what kind of person he was. Now that I’ve seen him—meh. Tsk, poor Grandpa, no reliable heir in the family. Truly tragic!”

“You—!” Xu Yao was so furious he started trembling.

“What about me?”

“Can’t you tell I was just being polite? A normal person would at least act modest! How can you just agree so directly?” Xu Yao started nitpicking irrationally.

He had never met someone so blunt to the point of causing heart attacks.

“Then just take me as not normal.”

“……” Ahhh! So annoying!

“Why is he so fussy? So unreasonable.”

“Rich kids, huh? Cold and aloof on the outside but fragile inside—nothing but a paper tiger.”

“……” Do you guys even have any manners?!

Xu Yinyin glanced out the window. As they stopped at a red light, she suddenly spotted a familiar figure walking into a shopping mall.

“Wait, is that Yaoyao?” she asked the system.

“It is her. What’s she doing at a mall during work hours?”

“She’s probably meeting her biological mother.”

Hearing her murmur, Xu Yao also turned to look out her side of the window. Through the glass facade of the mall, he caught sight of Xu Yao’s back—and it seemed like she was with another woman.

“Should we follow her?”

The system’s voice carried an eager excitement.

“Of course! I need to see with my own eyes what tricks my dad’s ‘white moonlight’ has up her sleeve. Know thy enemy, a hundred battles, a hundred victories.”

One bombshell after another, Xu Yao was both shocked and curious, racking his brain for an excuse to tag along.

Not that he wanted to gossip, of course. He just wanted to protect his cousin, who was unfamiliar with the area. 🙂

“Uncle Zhang, drop me off at the next intersection. I’ll head to the company myself. You can take Xu Yao home after that and call it a day.”

The driver was about to agree when Xu Yao interjected, “I’m getting off there too.”

Xu Yinyin gave him a teasing look. “What, you feel like walking home again?”

“I’ve thought it through. Since my mom entrusted me to you, I’ll go wherever you go today.”

“What the heck, isn’t this just shamelessness?!!!”

Xu Yao pretended not to hear. His hands, with nowhere else to go, awkwardly rubbed against his legs.

“My aunt only asked me to handle your school matters. That’s done. Go do whatever you want, don’t follow me.”

“No can do. You’re responsible for my safety until I’m handed over to my mom.”

“……”

“Ugh, is he a mama’s boy? Does he have no shame? This is extortion!”

“Eh, if he wants to follow, just let him. It’s not like he’s a three-year-old. He won’t get lost.”

“Do you think I’m worried about him getting lost? I just don’t want him interfering with my melon-eating session about Yaoyao and her mom!”

The words “melon-eating session” instantly sparked Xu Yao’s fighting spirit. No matter what, he had to tag along!

“No worries, just find a chance to ditch him later. All good.”

“That’s the only way. Let’s go!”

As soon as the car pulled over, Xu Yinyin wasted no time opening the door and getting out. Her eagerness to ditch him couldn’t have been more obvious.

But Xu Yao had long legs. Within a few steps, he caught up to her and—grabbed the hem of her shirt.

Xu Yinyin was utterly speechless. She looked at him, then at his hand clutching her clothes. “What are you doing?”

“I’m afraid I’ll get lost.”

“……”


Sansukini: I think this cousin is my fave character in this novel.

Thanks for visiting. If you like this story, then I’m shamelessly asking you to visit NovelUpdates and give a 5⭐ review. (人❛ᴗ❛)♪тнайк чоц♪(❛ᴗ❛*人)

You can also check out my other translations Here


Support "The Real Daughter’s Inner Thoughts are Heard"

The original of this novel is published at JJWXC. To support the author, you can follow this guide.


sansukini [Translator]

Thanks so much for everyone who's been reading my translations.
I also appreciate your comments so please comment some more to motivate me to translate harder.
Please give a like or a good review on NovelUpdates!
I would really appreciate it.
Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com
Second Life Translations' Comment Policy

1. Be kind and respectful. Comments with curses will be put under moderation.

2. No links to other websites or asking for links.

3. No spoilers!

Leave a thought