Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1125 - 1114: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

Unaware of Ye Qiu's shamelessness, Ye Qing dedicated himself to tutoring students. His clear problem-solving approaches and good disposition made him well-received by the students, and their parents observed noticeable improvements in their children's academic performance.

Initially, his instruction was limited to mathematics. However, due to persistent requests from parents, he expanded his offerings to include physics, which is how Ye Qiu encountered He Xixian.

Ye Qiu had not felt anything unusual before; it was only later that he realized He Xixian frequently posed questions to him, even those she already knew the answers to. Gradually, Ye Qiu sensed something was amiss and began to intentionally keep his distance from her.

After classes concluded, He Xixian intercepted Ye Qiu, her wide eyes fixed on him. "Why are you ignoring me?" she inquired.

Ye Qiu came to a halt, a sense of helplessness washing over him. "He, I'm not ignoring you."

"Yes, you are," He Xixian pouted, her expression displeased.

"Then explain to me how I'm ignoring you?"

"I..." He Xixian struggled to articulate her feelings. It wasn't that Ye Qiu refused to answer her questions, but she had an intuitive feeling that he was deliberately neglecting her.

"He, could you please allow me to pass? I need to head home after work." Ye Qiu offered a smile and moved to go around her.

"You can't leave; I... I have something I need to tell you." As she spoke, her cheeks flushed a deep red, betraying her evident embarrassment.

Ye Qiu let out a soft sigh and couldn't help but offer a piece of advice. "When the new school term begins, you'll be entering your senior year. You're intelligent enough to understand the significance of this year. As your tutor, I feel it's my responsibility to tell you that you should prioritize your studies above all else right now and refrain from dwelling on unrelated matters."

However, the moment he uttered these words, He Xixian's eyes lit up, and she responded with palpable excitement, "You realize it, don't you? You mentioned I should concentrate on my studies during my senior year, so does this mean that after my exams, I'll be permitted to pursue you?"

Ye Qiu's expression grew even more perplexed, and he let out a light chuckle. "Shouldn't you, as a young lady, exhibit some modesty? Other girls typically expect boys to initiate the pursuit."

"But you are exceptionally outstanding; if I don't pursue you, someone else might snatch you away," He Xixian declared with unwavering confidence.

"That's merely your idealized perception of me; I'm not truly as remarkable as you believe."

"That isn't true!" He Xixian murmured, her gaze steady. "I know very well in my heart whether you are good or not."

"What did you just say?"

"Nothing," He Xixian replied quickly. She looked up at him again and pressed him, "You haven't answered me yet; does this imply that after my exams, you will accept my pursuit?"

"No."

"Why not?" He Xixian asked, her voice tinged with disappointment.

"The future is inherently uncertain; I cannot make any promises to you. Furthermore, even if you successfully complete your exams, university still awaits. Don't assume that gaining admission to university marks the end of your academic journey."

"Then, for this upcoming year, could you refrain from getting a girlfriend? I realize it's a rather significant request, but I genuinely like you. You mentioned that you yourself need to focus on your studies in college, so perhaps you could dedicate your freshman year to your academics as well?" He Xixian's voice trailed off, growing weaker with each word as she finally lowered her head in dejection. "Never mind, just pretend you didn't hear any of what I just said."

"If I agree to your request, you must also agree to mine," Ye Qiu stated with a light chuckle.

He Xixian's eyes widened in surprise, appearing ready to accept any condition he might impose.

"Gain admission to either Q University or A University."

"Ah!" He Xixian's jaw dropped. These were renowned as the nation's top two academic institutions. Could she possibly achieve this?

"Lacking confidence?" Ye Qiu sighed with a hint of regret. "If that's the case, even if I were to agree to your pursuit, wouldn't our relationship be destined for a long-distance one? I've heard that long-distance relationships are the most prone to ending in separation."

"I can do it, I absolutely can," He Xixian declared, her large eyes sparkling with renewed determination. "This year, I will undoubtedly dedicate myself to studying diligently to secure admission to the same university as you."

"Then, shall we exchange WeChat details?"

"Eh?" He Xixian blinked, still struggling to fully process the sudden turn of events.

"If we aren't connected on WeChat, how will I be able to tutor you once I'm attending Q University? After all, I was the top scorer in the entrance exams – that's no small feat and certainly qualifies me to guide you!"

"Let's exchange, let's exchange right away." He Xixian fumbled for her phone with urgency, as if fearing Ye Qiu might change his mind.

"Then, hurry home and diligently complete the homework assignments I've given you. Also, I'm well aware of your current academic level, so unless it's a problem you genuinely cannot solve, do not approach me lightly."

"Mhm, mhm~" At this moment, there was nothing He Xixian wouldn't agree to. What she had perceived as a hopeless situation had taken an unexpected and positive turn, and she felt she was the luckiest woman alive to have encountered someone as exceptional as Ye Qiu!

However, this entire conversation between He Xixian and Ye Qiu was inadvertently observed by Ye Qing. This observation further solidified her belief that Ye Qiu was involved in a romantic entanglement and specifically pointed a finger at He Xixian as the instigator of recent troubles, leading to Ye Qiu's estrangement from her side.

Ye Qing was convinced that admitting such a woman into their family would undoubtedly lead to ruin, a situation she was determined to prevent at all costs. However, she understood that an outright demand for Ye Qiu to break up would only foster greater resentment towards her. Her plan was to wait until marriage discussions arose, gambling that if the family refused to provide a wedding house or dowry, the woman’s family would surely reject the union!

While Ye Qing was engrossed in her scheming, oblivious to the fact that some destinies are beyond one's control and that certain individuals require no familial support, she was even more unaware that her own marriage would virtually strip the household bare, leaving little to offer. As the summer vacation drew to a close, Ye Qiu departed with his belongings for his studies in the north. Initially, the Ye family didn't notice his absence much, but gradually, they found themselves unaccustomed to his departure.

The primary reason for this was that household chores, such as washing dishes and mopping the floor, had been Ye Qiu’s responsibility when he was home. Consequently, these tasks fell to Han Hui after he left. Yet, Han Hui, being a middle school teacher, especially this new year with her appointment as head teacher, dedicated most of her time to school, leaving her with hardly any time for domestic duties. This burden then shifted to Ye Peilin, a father who doted on his daughter excessively and disliked the idea of her doing any chores. However, the responsibilities of cooking and cleaning afterward proved taxing. While he initially managed for a couple of days, his patience began to wane.

The situation became unbearable, particularly when he had to work overtime and returned home to a kitchen in disarray, a coffee table left untidy, and even an open window that had allowed the floor and bed to become soaked. Despite this, he never faulted his daughter for her indolence; instead, he felt that he and his wife had not managed their household effectively. To address this issue, he proposed to Han Hui that they hire a maid.

"My monthly salary is fixed, and while your annual income is substantial, it's not enough when you consider two grown children who will eventually require houses and cars upon marriage. Over the years, our expenses have been high, leaving us with no savings," Han Hui expressed with worry.

"How can it be that we haven't saved anything?" Ye Peilin inquired, a frown creasing his brow.

"How would I know? A little here, a little there, we've been spending it without realizing," she replied.

"From this point forward, let's meticulously track every expense. I want to clearly see where all the money is going," Ye Peilin declared.