The morning sun poured through the large windows, bathing the small room in a golden glow. Mo Xixi blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering as she adjusted to the brightness. It was still surreal—this tiny body, the warmth of a mother’s embrace, and the looming tragedy that awaited them all if she did nothing.
She wasn’t just Mo Xixi. She was Shen Qiyue, the legendary hacker known as Ghost Shadow. If she was given a second chance at life, she would not waste it. She would change fate.
With newfound determination, she stretched and hopped out of bed. Her short legs wobbled slightly as she balanced herself, still adjusting to the body of a three-year-old.
“Sweetheart, come have breakfast,” her mother, Bai Yinghua, called from the kitchen. The sweet scent of rice porridge filled the air, making Mo Xixi’s stomach grumble.
She hurried to the dining table, her chibi-sized feet tapping against the wooden floor. Bai Yinghua placed a bowl of warm porridge in front of her and gently ruffled her dark blue and sky-blue hair, which faded into baby pink at the tips.
“Eat slowly, darling.”
Mo Xixi nodded, taking the spoon in her tiny hands. As she ate, she observed her mother. Bai Yinghua was beautiful, her long, wavy hair a blend of orange, pink, and violet, glowing like a sunrise. Her hazel eyes radiated warmth, but there was a deep sadness hidden within them.
‘Mom has suffered so much,’ Mo Xixi thought bitterly. ‘But not anymore. I won’t let fate break her.’
After breakfast, Bai Yinghua cleaned up while Mo Xixi ran back to her room, grabbing a small notebook and a pen. She climbed onto her bed, flipping to a fresh page, and wrote down her new mission:
Objectives:
Find my father, Lin Haowen, and confirm his identity.
Protect Mom from her enemies and reunite her with her real family.
Expose the hidden traitor in Mom’s biological family.
Uncover the secrets of the ancient elite aristocracy.
Destroy the evil organization that sealed Mom’s powers.
Avoid my destined death at twelve years old.
If time allows… experience romance (optional).
She tapped her pen against the notebook, smirking. ‘Alright, Ghost Shadow, time to work.’
The first step was gathering information. She needed to access the digital world.
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That evening, after pretending to do homework like a normal three-year-old, Mo Xixi sneaked into her mother’s small office. Her mother worked remotely as a data analyst, meaning she had a computer. It wasn’t high-tech, but it would do.
Mo Xixi climbed onto the chair, her little fingers dancing over the keyboard. Within minutes, she bypassed security and connected to the internet.
She hacked into government databases, searching for information on Lin Haowen. As expected, he was a powerful man—CEO of Lin Corp, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate dealing with advanced technology, AI, and security systems. He was known as ruthless in business, feared by rivals, and untouchable in the corporate world.
But Mo Xixi knew better.
Beneath that icy, calculating exterior was a man who had been manipulated, a man who had unknowingly lost the woman he loved and the daughter he never knew existed.
‘Dad, I will make you remember us,’ she vowed silently.
But it wouldn’t be easy. Lin Haowen’s company was heavily guarded, both physically and digitally. She would need to get close to him in person.
‘Step one: Make Dad notice me.’
A grin spread across her chibi face. If Lin Haowen was the best in security, then she, Ghost Shadow, would be the exception to his impenetrable defenses.
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The next day, Mo Xixi and Bai Yinghua went grocery shopping. It was a simple routine, but Mo Xixi saw it as an opportunity.
As they walked down the street, Mo Xixi spotted a towering skyscraper in the distance—the headquarters of Lin Corp. Her small hands clenched into fists.
Soon.
As they reached the market, Bai Yinghua chatted with a vendor while Mo Xixi wandered near a street performer playing the violin. She watched in fascination before an idea struck her.
She turned to her mother. “Mom, can I learn the violin?”
Bai Yinghua looked surprised. “The violin? You’re still so young, sweetheart.”
Mo Xixi pouted, using her adorable big eyes to her advantage. “Please, Mom? I really, really want to learn!”
Bai Yinghua laughed softly, caressing her daughter’s cheek. “Alright, alright. We’ll look for a teacher.”
Mo Xixi grinned in victory. If she wanted to infiltrate high society and get close to Lin Haowen, she needed the skills of an aristocratic child. The violin was just the beginning.
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That night, Mo Xixi did something risky.
She turned on the computer again and hacked into Lin Corp’s security cameras. It was just a test—she wanted to see how difficult it was. But to her shock, just as she accessed the mainframe, an alert popped up:
INTRUSION DETECTED.
Her heart skipped a beat. Lin Corp’s system had noticed her.
But before it could trace her, she quickly created a fake trail leading to a random IP address across the world. She shut down the connection and exhaled sharply.
‘Damn. That was close.’
She leaned back in the chair, her pulse racing. Lin Corp’s security was no joke. But instead of fear, excitement coursed through her veins.
‘Dad, you’re good. But I’m better.’
She shut down the computer and crawled back into bed, her mind buzzing with possibilities.
Step by step, she would get closer.
She would rewrite fate.
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Meanwhile, in a high-rise office at Lin Corp, Lin Haowen frowned at his computer screen. An attempted breach had occurred, but the hacker had vanished before his system could trace them.
His gray eyes darkened. “Who would dare?”
He tapped his fingers against his desk, intrigued. It was rare for anyone to get past his security, even momentarily.
“Find out who tried to break into our system,” he ordered his assistant.
The assistant nodded and left the room, leaving Lin Haowen deep in thought.
He had a feeling this wasn’t just an ordinary hacker.
For the first time in years, curiosity sparked within him.
Little did he know, the one who challenged his security was a three-year-old girl.
His own daughter.
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End of Chapter 2.
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