Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1118 - 1107: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

Ye Peilin returned home in a bewildered state, the entire journey feeling akin to a dream. In his recollection, his son was a quiet individual, not one for extensive conversation. While his previous academic performance was decent, it never reached remarkable heights. How then had he suddenly ascended to become the provincial top scorer in the college entrance examinations this time around?

"What troubles you? Why the crestfallen look?" Han Hui inquired, noting her husband's strained expression, as if suppressing unspoken words.

Instead of answering directly, Ye Peilin glanced around their home before asking, "Where is Ye Qiu?"

"Oh, he's out at his part-time job and hasn't returned yet."

It was then that Ye Peilin recalled his son had taken up a part-time job after concluding the college entrance exams. Their daughter had mentioned it, stating he was tutoring younger students at a learning center. He remembered they had reprimanded their son quite harshly at the time, instructing him not to hinder the progress of other children.

What had his son's response been then?

It seemed he had requested they trust him, asserting he wasn't impeding anyone's learning. Furthermore, he had declared Ye Qiu too arrogant to expect any financial support from them. He had even stipulated that if any trouble arose, they shouldn't anticipate his involvement in resolving it.

Reflecting now, their son truly possessed the abilities; he hadn't been boastful. Indeed, with his newly recognized status as the top scorer, others would now be clamoring for his tutelage.

Had he and his wife, therefore, been truly unjust to their son?

Ye Peilin hesitated to admit a mistake, feeling instead that their son maintained too little communication with them, leaving him and his wife in the dark. If only he had shared more about his academic pursuits, they would not have chastised him that day.

However, Ye Peilin neglected to consider whether he and Han Hui had ever proactively inquired about Ye Qiu's life if he hadn't volunteered the information. As parents, showing little concern for their child's affairs, yet deeming their child’s character flawed—was this not simply an act of evading responsibility?

Furthermore, Ye Qiu had requested their presence at two parent-teacher meetings during his senior year. Had they attended even once, or made any effort to inquire about his daily progress from his teachers, would they truly have remained so ill-informed about Ye Qiu?

Also, the assertion that Ye Qiu never informed them of his grades was inaccurate. Following the college entrance exams, Ye Qiu had mentioned on multiple occasions that he had performed exceptionally well, yet who in the family had believed him?

Not only did they dismiss his claims, but they also labeled him arrogant and deluded. Are such words befitting of parents speaking to their own child?

Yes, in their hearts, their daughter was undoubtedly cherished. Ye Qing's matters were attended to with meticulous care, but was their son as insignificant as blades of grass, undeserving of any attention or effort?

"What is amiss with you?" Han Hui asked once more. "Has something occurred?"

"The principal of Ye Qiu's school just contacted me," Ye Peilin stated, his demeanor betraying unease.

Han Hui immediately grew tense: "Did he get into some kind of trouble? Was there a report about him teaching at the tutoring center, or is it something else entirely?"

"Neither of those," Ye Peilin replied, taking a deep breath and meeting his wife's gaze with a complex expression. "The principal informed me that tomorrow, recruitment representatives from both Q University and A University will be visiting the school."

"And what connection does this have to Ye Qiu?"

"Representatives from both institutions are coming to recruit; they are both vying for Ye Qiu to enroll in their respective schools."

"Surely, that cannot be possible!" Han Hui exclaimed, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"Because he is this year's top scorer in the provincial science stream, achieving a total score of 725. The principal also mentioned that he attained perfect marks in the mathematics and science synthesis examinations."

"Perfect scores? A total of 725?" Han Hui's jaw hung slack in disbelief. Despite being a middle school teacher herself, she possessed a clear understanding of what a score of 725 in the science category of the college entrance examinations signified, let alone achieving full marks in both mathematics and the science synthesis portion.

Could an individual with such exceptional results truly be her son? Was there no possibility of a mistake?

"Perhaps it's a case of mistaken identity with someone sharing the same name?" she questioned instinctively.

"Do you genuinely believe the principal would err on such a significant matter? This pertains to the highest scorer for the entire province's science cohort!"

"Since when did Ye Qiu's academic performance improve so dramatically? He never uttered a single word about it!" The couple exchanged bewildered glances, both quite at a loss.

When Ye Qing eventually returned, this was the look of stunned bewilderment she observed on her parents' faces. She echoed Han Hui's earlier question to her husband: "Mom and Dad, what's troubling you? Why the peculiar expressions?"

Han Hui took a breath, her eyes gleaming as she looked towards her daughter: "Just before your father concluded his workday, the principal from your high school gave him a call."

"Did something happen? Is it about Ye Qiu giving lessons at the tutoring class?" Ye Qing frowned, "I knew he’d get into trouble. He couldn’t take a hint to back down when he doesn’t have the ability. I warned him, but he wouldn’t listen. Mom and Dad, you shouldn’t intervene this time, let him face the consequences to learn a lesson."

It just shows how family is: their first reaction was always whether Ye Qiu had caused trouble. No one in this family ever believed in him.

"No, it’s about your brother’s college entrance exam results."

"Then why would the principal call Dad? Did he flunk it badly? That can’t be, the principal usually only calls parents of the best performers, or could it be that he got into some other trouble?" Ye Qing asked with curiosity.

"The principal called to deliver good news; your brother scored 725 this time and is the provincial top scorer in the science category," Han Hui said in one breath, her lips curving upwards. As a teacher, she was thrilled whenever her students achieved good results, let alone her own son?

She really did not expect her son to give her such a huge surprise this time — provincial top scorer in science. Once her colleagues heard this news, they would surely envy her.

Moreover, due to her son being taught by her — her very own son, the school might even give her special treatment at the start of the semester, and she might receive points toward an outstanding teacher’s title, right?

"How is that possible?" Ye Qing asked, eyes wide with disbelief. "Wasn’t his performance always bad? How could he be the top scorer? Isn’t it a mistake of someone with the same name?"

Han Hui still smiled: "That was my first reaction too, but the principal himself called, so could there really be a mistake? The principal also said that representatives from Q University and A University have already come, hoping your brother will study there."

"Q University and A University?" Ye Qing gasped, knowing these are the top two educational institutions in the country. Even back then, she could only dream of attending them, yet her brother Ye Qiu now had the capability that representatives from both schools are competing to recruit him?

"Yes, I remember your brother once mentioned wanting to study in the information technology department of Q University. Back then, we thought he was daydreaming. But now, it seems he knew exactly what he was doing, and it was we who wrongly blamed him. By the way, hasn’t your brother come back yet? Call him quickly."

"He doesn’t have a phone."

Han Hui smacked her forehead: "I forgot about that. We’ll buy him one tomorrow. Otherwise, it really is inconvenient to reach him."

Ye Peilin spoke up: "Let’s buy a good one, shall we? Attending a prestigious school, he can’t lose face."

Ye Qing heard this and felt a pang of bitterness, even a bit of jealousy, though she looked at her phone, which was also the latest model bought not long ago.