Reincarnation: Trying to pretend to be ordinary, but it turns out it's really impossible.

Meanwhile, at Master Ji's house, Shen Yulan immediately arranged for her trusted confidants to secretly investigate the young man at the wedding.

When the investigation results came back, revealing that the boy's full name was Shen Xingbai and his surname was Shen, Shen Yulan's teacup trembled violently.

Hot water splashed onto the back of her hand, causing her immediate and intense pain. She then angrily berated the maid standing nearby.

"How did you brew this tea?! Are you trying to scald me to death?!"

The maid's face turned pale, and she began to apologize tremblingly, "I'm so sorry, Madam, I'll definitely pay attention to the temperature next time."

Shen Yulan didn't even have the energy to curse anymore. "Get out!"

The maid bowed respectfully and withdrew.

Several servants gathered around.

"Xiao Zhang, are you alright?"

Xiao Zhang shook his head: "It's nothing."

Some people couldn't help but complain: "My wife is so hard to please these days. She asked for hot water herself, but now that it's too hot, she's blaming us. She's so difficult to please."

The older servant quickly gestured for everyone to be quiet and lower their voices:

"Shh! Don't want to work here anymore? With such a generous salary, you have to be prepared to suffer. Otherwise, just quit!"

The group immediately shut up.

Shen Yulan, who was still in the hall, was immersed in memories from 23 years ago.

That year, Wang Shuya, the second wife of the Ji family, who is now Ji's mother, gave birth to a baby boy. However, she was extremely weak after giving birth and had to recuperate in the villa.

At that time, Ji's father was busy with important matters of the family company and could not return from abroad, but he still arranged for professional doctors and caregivers to take care of Wang Shuya throughout the process.

Shen Yulan was having a very difficult time at that time.

After she schemed to marry Ji Mingze, she originally thought that Ji Mingze would inherit the Ji family, and she would become the matriarch of the Ji family, since Ji Mingze was the eldest son of the Ji family.

However, the elders of the Ji family were extremely biased and handed over all the real power of the entire Ji Group to Ji Baizhou of the second branch of the family.

The eldest son and his wife only received a meager share of the profits each year, which wasn't even enough for Ji Mingze to indulge in promiscuity!

Ji Mingze is a notorious playboy, extremely promiscuous.

He loved everyone, from sixty-year-old women to young girls just coming of age.

He spends all his time out indulging in pleasure and never cares about her feelings.

She was truly fed up with being looked at with pity.

In contrast, Ji Baizhou, the second wife, is exceptionally capable, wields considerable power, and is devoted to his wife, Wang Shuya, showing her consideration in everything.

Wang Shuya was pampered throughout her life and possessed everything she could never have in her lifetime.

Overwhelming jealousy and hatred grew wildly in Shen Yulan's heart.

She bribed the medical staff and took away Wang Shuya's newborn son, who was still in swaddling clothes.

She had already found a family to live with.

The head of the household is surnamed Shen, the same as hers, which seems to be equivalent to Wang Shuya's son taking her surname, and she seems to derive pleasure from this.

That man was cowardly and weak-willed, yet he had a habit of domestic violence, constantly beating and verbally abusing his wife.

The woman in this family suffered a miscarriage two years ago due to domestic violence. She barely survived the trauma...

She became pregnant again and just gave birth to a baby boy, but she is filled with anxiety and fear every day.

Even if the child is born safely, he will not be happy in this life and will be beaten endlessly. Just thinking about this makes her live in despair every day.

Shen Yulan chose this family precisely because she recognized this point.

She secretly sent Wang Shuya's biological son to the Shen family, feeling only joy in her heart.

She wanted Wang Shuya's son to grow up in a broken environment of domestic violence, poverty, and constant fear.

Even if they survive, their lives will be full of hardships.

Then Wang Shuya would devote her entire life to loving and raising this inferior child who was not related to her by blood and was born into poverty.

Looking at the woman's terrified expression, Shen Yulan spoke calmly.

"From now on, he is your own son. You can treat him however you want."

Li Jing stared at the elegantly dressed, refined woman before her, her face instantly turning deathly pale, her voice trembling:

"Wha...what? What about my child?"

"Your child will be sent to a wealthy family to enjoy a life of luxury, free from want and with endless riches."

No one will bully him, and no one will beat or scold him.

A glint suddenly lit up in Li Jing's eyes, and she eagerly asked, "Is what you're saying... true?"

"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?"

Li Jing believed it in her heart; the other party was so wealthy and respectable that there was no need for him to deceive her.

She asked cautiously in a soft voice,

"Can I find out where my child was sent?"

Shen Yulan's face suddenly turned cold, and her tone became icy and stern:

"No. Remember this well: from this moment on, this child is no longer your son. You have no right to inquire about his whereabouts."

The light in Li Jing's eyes dimmed, her heart filled with disappointment, but she could only nod helplessly and whisper, "Okay."

After the child was switched, Wang Shuya indeed did not notice anything amiss.

For the past 23 years, every time she visited the Ji family, she witnessed Wang Shuya showering Ji Yunheng, whom she had switched with another woman, with affection and treating him like a precious treasure.

Seeing Ji Baizhou doting on the child made her feel incredibly happy, and all her jealousy and resentment were released.

She thought this secret would remain buried forever, until the day she wanted Wang Shuya to know.

She also thought that Shen Xingbai would remain unknown in that dilapidated family, or even die young.

But to her utter surprise, Shen Xingbai not only grew up well, but also returned to Beijing and appeared at Ji Chongyan's wedding, where Ji Baizhou noticed the strangeness of her appearance.

Shen Yulan clenched her hands tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, her eyes filled with panic.

She absolutely cannot let the truth about the baby swap from 23 years ago be exposed, or she will surely die!

She then looked at the information about Shen Xingbai that she had been asked to look up.

He was selected for the national training team in high school, secured a place in Beijing University through a guaranteed admission program, started his own company in his sophomore year, and now, as a junior, the company is thriving. Last month, he even began collaborating with the Fu family.

Each and every one of these points proves just how outstanding Wang Shuya's son is!

She was unwilling to accept it, and even more unwilling to accept it!

She had clearly laid a flawless trap, throwing the child into that dilapidated family.

She only wanted him to suffer through domestic violence, poverty, and hardship, living like an ant.

But in the end, Shen Xingbai grew up to be so outstanding, owning her own company at a young age.

He was full of vigor and had a bright future, and was not at all burdened by his terrible family.

In contrast, she poured all her heart and soul into loving and raising her biological son, Ji Qianheng.

He was raised with love and care, but Ji Qianheng accomplished nothing and spent his days idly, indulging in pleasure, just like his father!

He was pointed at and gossiped about by others, everyone called him a good-for-nothing and he suffered endless contempt!

Why should I?!

Why is it that despite her meticulous planning, Wang Shuya's son has a smooth and successful life, while her son has become a laughing stock?

Overwhelming hatred and resentment drove Shen Yulan to madness.

She immediately sent people to track down the whereabouts of Shen Xingbai's alcoholic father, Shen Mingqiang.

She wanted to bring Shen Xingbai to his knees, so that even if Ji Baizhou knew the truth, he would only give up on him.