Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1117 - 1106: Valuing Daughters Over Sons

The Ye family found themselves unable to sway Ye Qiu from his stubborn ways, their only hope resting on his upcoming exam results to guide him back to a more sensible path.

Fueled by this, Ye Qing publicly lamented her brother’s apparent lack of insight, criticizing him for stubbornly choosing his own path when the family had so clearly charted one for him.

"You call it a rebellious phase, but hasn't that passed? Isn't this clearly him defying the family? With his grades, how could he possibly get into Q University? Especially their top information technology program; isn't he just reaching for the stars?"

A friend attempted to offer comfort, saying, "Perhaps your brother has genuinely improved his grades? It's good for young men to have aspirations!"

Ye Qing let out a scoff, asserting, "Do I not know his true capabilities? He's merely deliberately opposing the family's wishes."

"Don't be too distressed; it's common for sons to resist their families' plans."

"Must we wait until he hits rock bottom before he sees the light? Think of the wasted time and effort! I can't stand by and watch; I need to speak with him again."

Her friend gently advised caution, "Be patient, and try not to treat him like an adversary."

Ye Qing shot back with a glare, "I'm only doing this for his own good!"

After their friend ended the call, Ye Qing's lips pursed, and her eyes rolled in exasperation.

For his own good? Does a belief in one's good intentions justify arbitrary criticism and decision-making? If I were her brother, wouldn't she drive me completely mad?

Musing further, Ye Qing realized her brother was quite unfortunate. Not only did he have a family member who mistrusted him, but she also carelessly shared his personal matters with others. If she knew her brother bad-mouthed her to others, she would surely be quite displeased.

Following the phone call, Ye Qing sought out Ye Qiu at his workplace. Indeed, ever since he defied the family's arrangements laid out by Ye Peilin, his allowance had been drastically reduced. Consequently, as he wasn't dedicating himself to studying, Ye Qiu had taken up a part-time job. He was reluctant to rely on family funds, constantly anxious about their potential unavailability, thus preferring to earn his own keep.

Ye Qiu's summer employment was at a tutoring center, a position secured through a classmate's parent. His prior success in helping numerous peers elevate their academic performance during senior year had earned him considerable trust from the center's management.

However, Ye Qing remained unconvinced, believing Ye Qiu had deceived others to secure the job. She forcefully pulled Ye Qiu away, her voice laced with fury, asking, "Are you out of your mind? With your grades, you dare to teach others?"

"I've repeatedly stated that my progress this year has been substantial, and I performed well on the exams; why can't you believe me?"

"How can we, Mom, and Dad possibly believe it? We've seen your report cards before."

"That was during my first year of high school. I've already graduated. Say what you need to say quickly; I must get back to my class," Ye Qiu replied, his tone impatient.

"No." Ye Qing blocked his path. "I cannot allow you to waste other children's valuable time; our family cannot bear that responsibility."

"I genuinely have nothing more to say to you. So, in your eyes, I am truly that useless?" Ye Qiu's gaze turned cold as he looked at her. "Is it only impressive when you succeed, while my achievements must be fabricated to deceive you? Is it truly that difficult to acknowledge that I might possess capabilities exceeding yours?"

Ye Qing faltered for a moment, taken aback by his intense stare, but quickly regained her composure. "How do you expect us to trust you? Have you ever genuinely applied yourself to studying?"

"Haven't I?" Ye Qiu retorted. "Except for the times you've ordered me around, when have I not been working diligently?"

"Are you assigning blame to me? I just..."

"You simply believe that with my level of intellect, there's no necessity for me to study, correct? After all, I can never surpass you, and Father already has plans, so why bother wasting my time?" Ye Qiu finished her thought for her.

"I..."

"We have nothing further to discuss. Since none of you place any faith in me, then so be it. The results will be public in a few days, and the truth will be revealed then. As for your concern about me causing trouble for the family, rest assured, a classmate's parent has vouched for my integrity here." With that, Ye Qiu ascended the stairs without a backward glance, leaving Ye Qing fuming.

Ye Qiu had never shown such a cold demeanor towards her before; this was the first time he treated her so harshly, even to the point of mocking her directly to her face?

She was his sister! Everything she said was purely out of concern for him; why wasn't he showing even a shred of gratitude?

The more Ye Qing contemplated the situation, the more humiliated and enraged she became. She stomped her way back home and informed their father, Ye Peilin, that they should cease concerning themselves with Ye Qiu any longer. They should let him face the consequences of his choices and then, perhaps, he would return seeking the family's assistance.

Consequently, a period of unusual tranquility settled over the household for several days, with no one initiating conversations with Ye Qiu. This peace persisted until the day the college entrance examination results were officially released. The principal personally contacted Ye Peilin and Han Hui to convey the excellent news.

"Congratulations, truly, hearty congratulations!"

Ye Peilin was puzzled, asking, "Congratulations for what?"

The elderly principal chuckled heartily, "This time Ye Qiu has truly brought immense honor to our prestigious school. He has achieved the status of the provincial top scorer in science subjects, boasting a staggering total score of seven hundred and twenty-five points. His performance in mathematics and comprehensive science was flawless, achieving full marks in both. Astonishingly, even the student who secured second place in our province, despite having an additional ten points, still scored a full ten points lower than Ye Qiu! Ye Qiu's father, if this isn't the most fantastic news, then what is?"

Ye Peilin remained in a state of disbelief, questioning with suspicion, "He is the provincial top scorer in science? Since when did his grades become this exceptional?"

"You as parents were unaware? I heard from his dedicated class teacher that Ye Qiu demonstrated a truly significant improvement during his crucial senior year. Furthermore, under his positive influence, his entire class achieved the highest undergraduate admission rate within our school for this academic year. Such an outstanding young individual is a rarity; our school hasn't seen anyone like him in over a decade!" The principal enthusiastically lauded Ye Qiu, his voice filled with evident fondness.

"Is that so? Then he is indeed quite remarkable." Ye Peilin responded somewhat awkwardly, clearly still taken aback by the sheer surprise of the revelation.

"His class teacher mentioned that you unfortunately missed both scheduled parent-teacher meetings. We genuinely don't quite grasp the method you employ in raising your child; perhaps you could enlighten us and share your wisdom?"

"Hehe..." Ye Peilin offered an awkward chuckle, replying, "We didn't really do much; it is all attributable to the child's inherent self-discipline."

"We fully understand that you parents are often occupied with your demanding work. How about this arrangement: could Ye Qiu possibly return to school tomorrow? The admissions departments from both the prestigious A University and the esteemed Q University have graciously come, eagerly hoping to speak with him in person. In addition, both the school and the city have established a scholarship in his name; the awarded amount is quite substantial. I felt it was important to inform you of this first."

"Certainly, I will convey the message to him. Thank you, Principal, for personally taking the time to call."

"Think nothing of it. If our school were to produce students like him every single year, I would be overjoyed, regardless of how busy my schedule becomes."

After concluding the call, Ye Peilin found himself gazing at the documents spread across his desk, his mind still reeling, struggling to fully comprehend the monumental news. Fearing it might have been a mere fluke, he took the initiative to personally search for the official list of this year's top scorers in the challenging college entrance examinations. It was only upon finally seeing his son's name prominently displayed at the very top that he began to truly believe it.

Nonetheless, he still struggled to fathom how his son had managed such an astonishing improvement. A University and Q University stand as the two preeminent institutions in the entire country, and now, representatives from both have personally journeyed here to recruit him? They both ardently desire for him to attend their esteemed university? How could this situation possibly feel so surreal? Could there genuinely be no mistake concerning his scores or even his name?