Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1109 - 1098: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

The peaceful departure from this world by Ye Qiu brought solace, yet it was met with widespread mourning from millions of netizens, a testament to her profound charitable deeds throughout her life.

It was widely known that despite never having children of her own, her affection for them was immense. Thousands of orphans were raised healthily thanks to her, provided with excellent educational opportunities. Furthermore, she pioneered an organization dedicated to locating trafficked children, facilitating the reunion of countless families.

On the very day of her passing, Fang Bingwen, upon witnessing the news, breathed his last. Song Qing had just begun to believe the difficult times were over, only to be nearly suffocated when the lawyer revealed the contents of the will: the entirety of the inheritance was to be donated.

By the time Fang Xu arrived, she was already in tears, a sight Fang Xu observed with growing numbness.

Name: Ye Qiu

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"Task completed. Do you wish to enter the next world?"

"Yes."

"Brother, go wash an apple for me."

A wave of mild disorientation washed over Ye Qiu upon hearing this request immediately after arriving, delaying his immediate reaction.

Yet, his hesitation did not go unnoticed, and another member of the household quickly voiced their displeasure. The father of the body's current world, Ye Peilin, furrowed his brow and stated, "Your sister asked you to wash an apple for her. Did you hear?"

His mother, Han Hui, chimed in with a smile, "Hurry and wash one for me too."

To an outsider, such an exchange might suggest a remarkably loving and harmonious family. However, Ye Qiuxin, in the process of washing the apple, sensed an underlying tension.

Harmonious and loving? The trio engrossed in watching television might fit that description, but it had no bearing on him. Within this family, a pronounced favoritism towards daughters was the norm, leaving him perpetually in the position of the ignored and bullied younger sibling.

His sister, Ye Qing, was the parents' firstborn, cherished from the moment of her arrival. He, on the other hand, was only brought into existence after his sister expressed a childhood desire for a younger brother. Since then, the refrain he consistently heard was that his existence was solely due to his sister.

The couple's preference for daughters, coupled with a desire to avoid the appearance of having a second child solely to conceive a son, led them to spoil their daughter excessively. In contrast, the younger son, Ye Qiu, seemed almost like an afterthought, as if he had been found.

Admittedly, a family prioritizing their daughter is understandable. Daughters often face greater adversities in this world. If they cannot find comfort and security within their parental home, how can they possibly navigate the complexities of society or a future in-laws' household?

However, what truly troubled Ye Qiuxin was not merely the preference for his sister, but the extreme nature of it. This bias extended beyond his parents to encompass uncles, aunts, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents alike. His sister was treated as a precious gem, while he was regarded as insignificant.

Compounding the issue, the sister, thoroughly spoiled by this overwhelming affection, developed an imperious attitude. Influenced by the family's subtle dynamics, she believed she had the right to command her brother at any moment, expecting him to sacrifice everything for her.

In this household, Ye Qing never lifted a finger; even pouring tea was the brother's duty. While sibling dynamics can certainly involve teasing, such interactions in other families are often underpinned by affection, unlike Ye Qing's conviction that her brother owed her.

Serving meals was the brother's task, washing fruit was the brother's chore, tidying rooms fell to the brother, even venturing out for late-night snacks she craved was the brother's responsibility. If she erred, it was the brother who bore the blame. Even when he attempted to defend himself, the family dismissed it as trivial – taking the fall for a sister was a minor matter, why be so petty amongst siblings?

Sisters in other families might issue commands to their brothers, but they typically coupled these with affection and kindness. Ye Qiu, however, had never experienced any such warmth.

Most notably, any hint of rebellion or a slight delay in complying with his sister's whims resulted in immediate reprimands from the rest of the family, as if he had committed a grave offense.

But who truly considered his feelings? He yearned for love, for someone to care about his life, for the freedom to pursue his own interests without interference!

Yet, no one seemed to notice or care, all assuming that as a boy, enduring hardship was simply part of growing up. Yielding to his sister was deemed insignificant; after all, wasn't she destined to marry out and eventually leave the family fold? This line of reasoning, however, overlooked the reality that the family's assets would ultimately fall to him.

In actuality, the parents found it unbearable to part with her, leading to her marriage at the age of 32. Given her late marriage, her parents, fearing she might face hardship, funneled nearly all of the family's savings into her dowry.

The matter didn't end there; even after marriage, she did not reside with her in-laws. Instead, she purchased a home in their immediate neighborhood, returning almost every evening for dinner with her husband.

With their cherished daughter residing nearby, the elders found immense joy, dispatching Ye Qiu daily for grocery runs and meal preparations. Their standards were so high that even a slight shortage of dishes was deemed unacceptable.

Unbeknownst to them, Ye Qiu was merely a young man just starting his career with a modest salary. Juggling various commitments, where would he find the spare funds and energy to cater to his sister and brother-in-law's every whim?

However, his own feelings were consistently overlooked. It was his own tender heart, fearing the strain on the elderly folks, that compelled him to shoulder all burdens. He aged day by day, dedicating everything to this family, utterly devoid of the time or money for a social life or romance.

Despite his sacrifices, the family continued to criticize him, labeling him as useless. They perpetually praised his sister, Ye Qing, for her filial piety, especially her habit of bringing gifts during holidays. Yet, they conveniently neglected to tally what Ye Qing had taken from the household. She had even borrowed his painstakingly saved car and never returned it. Whenever Ye Qiu dared to mention it, the elders would simply retort, "It's fine! She's your sister; what's the harm in lending it to her? You wouldn't even be born if it weren't for her!"

Such pronouncements left Ye Qiu disheartened daily. He felt he had lived his entire life in his sister's shadow, constantly taken for granted, exploited, and suppressed.

This time around, he resolved to live for himself. Let them dote on Ye Qing to their heart's content; he no longer wished to be concerned, nor would he be endlessly coerced by their demands.

"Here's the apple you desired," he stated blankly, handing it over as usual.

Ye Qing offered a smile but didn't take the fruit, feigning a pampered demeanor. "I don't want the skin. Peel it, cut it into pieces, and stick a toothpick in each for me."

Ye Qiu's brow furrowed. "Why didn't you mention that earlier? If it's peeled, there's no need to wash it again."

Upon hearing this, before Ye Qing could even respond, the patriarch, Ye Peilin, interjected with displeasure, "Are you saying your sister's preferences are unacceptable? Since she asked you to peel it, just do it. Why all the complaining?"

Ye Qing turned her attention away from Ye Qiu, engrossed in her phone, and casually remarked, "Thanks, Brother."

Ye Qiu took a deep, calming breath. He was currently a high school student and would endure this. However, after the college entrance examination, he vowed, "Let's see who serves whom then."