Reborn with My Mom into a Wealthy Family

Zhi Li is a five-year-old girl who has spent the last three months living with her uncle’s family after her mother, Xu Qingying, a famous actress, remarried into a wealthy family. Her grandmother, who raised her, recently passed away, leaving Zhi Li feeling abandoned and insecure. At her uncle’s home, she is treated as a burden by her aunt Qian Pei and cousin Xu Dong, who mock her, deny her food, and physically abuse her while misappropriating the living expenses Xu Qingying sends. Despite this, Zhi Li remains hopeful, believing her mother loves her and will eventually come to take her away. Her cousin Xu Xia, who possesses memories from a past life, knows the tragic fate that awaits Zhi Li and attempts to manipulate her, warning her that she will be rejected by her new wealthy family.

Xu Qingying, who has transmigrated into the body of the original character from a novel she once read, rushes to retrieve Zhi Li upon learning of the abuse. She arrives at the Xu residence just as Qian Pei is about to strike Zhi Li, delivering a sharp slap to her sister-in-law and demanding her daughter leave immediately. When Qian Pei demands compensation for her son’s minor injuries, Xu Qingying reveals she has already hired lawyers to investigate the misappropriation of funds and potential abuse. The legal threat causes Xu Hongli to lose his job, and the family is left in financial ruin and panic. Xu Xia, resentful of Zhi Li’s impending rise in status, tries one last time to poison Zhi Li’s mind with false prophecies about her future suffering, but Zhi Li, now confident in her mother’s protection, remains oblivious to the malice.

Zhi Li is taken to the luxurious Jiang family estate, where she meets her new stepfather, Jiang Yanheng, and step-grandmother, Song Yin. Unlike the cruel treatment she endured at her uncle’s house, Zhi Li is welcomed with kindness and material abundance. She is given a spacious bedroom, fine clothes, and expensive tutoring classes paid for by her step-grandmother. Although Song Yin appears stern and reserved, Zhi Li interprets her actions as signs of affection, believing that spending money on her equates to love. Zhi Li’s innocent and sweet nature endears her to the household staff and even softens the cold demeanor of Jiang Yanheng, who is initially indifferent to her presence.

The narrative shifts to the filming of a family variety show titled "Shining Children," which features Xu Qingying and her rival, Yu Xinrou. The show is intended to expose Xu Qingying’s alleged failure as a mother, but the live broadcast reveals Zhi Li’s beauty, politeness, and warmth, turning public opinion in her favor. Netizens are charmed by the child, contrasting her sweetness with the coldness of her step-family members, who had previously expressed disdain for her. As the show progresses, Zhi Li forms a close bond with her stepfather and step-grandmother, unaware of the complex family dynamics and the schemes of those who wish to harm her. The story sets the stage for Zhi Li to grow up in a loving environment, challenging the tragic fate predicted in the original novel.