My Whole Family Is Putting on an Act

(All characters in this story are adults.)

(Young lady + Genius girl + School life + Wealthy families + Twists + Feel-good power fantasy)

Gu Qi always knew no one at home loved her, so she fought at school, ended up at the police station, dyed her hair red, and turned herself into a walking rebel.

But where she couldn't see...

Her mother bit her lip until it bled: "As long as she's safe, even if she hates us for the rest of her life..."

Her father crushed his wineglass: "If that bastard dares touch her, I'll make sure he never gets out of prison!"

"Why have you never been willing to love me?"

"Because loving you would cost you your life."