Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1133 - 1122: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

"Ye Qiu, you've got to realize that we're your flesh and blood, the only people in this entire world who genuinely care about you!" Han Hui's voice boomed, sharp and loud.

"Indeed, in terms of blood ties, you are my closest relations. However, over the course of twenty-plus years, have you ever demonstrated any genuine affection or concern towards me? Under the guise of 'disciplining' me, do you truly believe that five hundred yuan was sufficient for college expenses if I hadn't exerted myself to work? When I was a child, I possessed merely two sets of attire in my entire wardrobe, and footwear was only replaced when it became painfully tight. Do you have any inkling of the ridicule I endured? Most absurdly, when I returned home and requested new shoes, my entreaties were met with reprimands, or worse, I faced punishment through starvation," Ye Qiu articulated, his words laced with potent sarcasm.

"Everything we did was for your ultimate benefit, to steer you away from the temptation of comparison with others and to prevent you from acquiring undesirable habits."

"Comparison? My attire was more meager than that of the most impoverished students at our institution. Is that your definition of 'comparison'? Yet, what about Ye Qing? How many times has she donned the outfits from her wardrobe since childhood? Her walk-in closet alone dwarfs the size of my entire room. Do you harbor no fear that she might engage in comparison, or that she might stray from the righteous path?"

"Your sister has consistently been an obedient and sensible young lady; we have always felt entirely secure regarding her conduct."

"Yes, she is obedient and sensible; she is brilliant and perceptive. Given her exceptional nature, why would she require the fruits of my hard-earned labor? Does she not perpetually extol her virtuous treatment of me? Is coveting my possessions considered treating me well? If she possesses such capabilities, she ought to procure them through her own efforts!"

"Your sister is a young woman; are you unaware that the world presents greater adversities to females? It is inherently more challenging for women to accumulate wealth compared to men."

"Yet, are the ranks of female entrepreneurs in our nation not as numerous as those of male entrepreneurs? You have invariably informed me since my formative years that she surpasses me in capability. I have achieved success; therefore, why should someone deemed more outstanding fail to do the same? As for adversity? Having surpassed twenty years of age, I have yet to witness this world or even this family treat her with any harshness. On the contrary, I contend that I have encountered a considerable degree of severity within this very household."

"Is this truly how you perceive us? Regardless of the circumstances, we provided you with a safe upbringing and facilitated your college education."

"Beyond providing sustenance and shelter, what else have you bestowed upon me? Have I not undertaken a substantial portion of labor for this family since my youth? Washing dishes, scrubbing floors, laundering garments, complying with Ye Qing's directives—you now employ domestic helpers, yet they are not as occupied as I once was. Have you ever endeavored to quantify my contributions to this family based on prevailing market rates?"

"You..." Han Hui found herself rendered speechless, her tongue tied. The truth of the matter was that she was profoundly impacted by this realization. Since Ye Qiu commenced his university studies, she had become acutely aware of the sheer volume of domestic chores requiring attention, and the expense of hiring household staff was certainly not trivial. However, he was a member of the family; was it not incumbent upon him to contribute labor? Was it proper to levy charges against him, particularly given his higher education?

"Mother and Father, my genuine intention upon arriving today was not to engage in a dispute over these matters. My sole hope was for a pleasant family dinner, after which we could discuss the impending marriage between Xianxian and myself. I did not anticipate encountering such overt hostility the moment Xianxian and I crossed your threshold. You persistently point out my supposed wrongdoings, but have you not considered your own transgressions?"

Ye Qiu drew a deep, cleansing breath and continued,"From my earliest memories, you have always espoused the belief that favoring daughters was the proper course of action, and that I, as a son, should acquiesce. You are my parents; you brought me into this world, and you have unceremoniously instructed me to step aside. However, this does not grant Ye Qing the license to command me or to meddle in my affairs at her whim. While you may dismiss her actions towards me as inconsequential, I assure you that I have diligently recorded every slight."

He cast a disdainful glance at Ye Qing, who appeared both abashed and agitated: "You may indulge her and shower her with favor to your heart's content; your assets hold no appeal for me. You may even bequeath every last bit of it to her, but the expectation that I will support her, or finance a home for her, is utterly untenable."

Ye Peilin and Han Hui were consumed by a burning rage, yet they found themselves utterly incapable of refuting his resolute declaration.

What recourse did they possess? Could they possibly concede their own errors?

No, such an admission was inconceivable. They had merely misinterpreted the situation. Why, they pondered, had Ye Qiu not clarified from the outset that all his earnings were self-made?

"Our sole desire was for you to terminate the relationship because, as a man, we did not wish for you to experience regret over living off a woman. Why did you not offer an explanation much earlier?" Han Hui's tone softened considerably as the full weight of the situation dawned upon her: this son was no longer under their absolute dominion.

"Did you even grant me an opportunity to offer an explanation? The instant I stepped inside, everyone wore a grim expression. Who extended a warm welcome to Xianxian? It was only due to Xianxian’s inherent generosity that anyone else would have found it unbearable to remain. Please cease asserting that your actions are for my benefit. When, precisely, have you ever genuinely prioritized my well-being? Merely on Ye Qing’s word, you readily believed I was dependent on others, destined to become a live-in son-in-law. Did you place even a shred of trust in me?"

Han Hui averted her gaze, a flush of awkwardness rising as she found herself unable to address the question directly.

However, Ye Qing, unable to contain herself any longer, retorted sharply, "You’re fixated on our unwelcoming attitude, but what about your own conduct? What about your precious girlfriend? She certainly wasn’t pleasant towards me either. Who initiates a quarrel with their sister-in-law upon their very first visit?"

"Her behavior stemmed from genuine concern for me, as you were the one who uttered inappropriate remarks first. What business do the interactions between Xianxian and myself have with you? Why would you interfere?" Ye Qiu shot her a look, his annoyance making him disinclined to prolong the discussion.

If it weren’t for her preconceived notions, if it weren’t for her insidious attempts to sow discord, how could Xianxian’s inaugural visit have devolved into such a scene? How could the family’s existing misconceptions about him have been further entrenched?

During his previous existence, they employed every possible stratagem to keep him confined at home, concocting justifications to exploit him. Their ultimate aim was to cultivate the perception of him as utterly incompetent, someone who could only subsist through her patronage.

Yet, in reality? He had merely been relegated to the role of a domestic servant for this household, a mere laborer. What single possession within their home had not been procured through his efforts? Ye Qing, consumed by the fear of losing her privileged status, consistently undermined his relationships whenever she returned home after her marriage. Ultimately, Ye Qing was driven by profound selfishness, deeming his sacrifices an unavoidable necessity for her own benefit.

In this current life, she still harbors the ambition of parading her possession of a brother capable of fulfilling any request for her sake. She intends to persist in disseminating malicious rumors regarding his character deficiencies and bleak future prospects, aiming to maintain absolute control over his romantic life and his entire existence, precisely as she had done before.

However, this lifetime, he has returned, meticulously dismantling her carefully laid schemes. His objective was to attain the highest academic honors, thereby exposing her fabrications. He dedicated himself to proving that his capabilities were not lacking, only that belief in him was absent. He adopted an assertive demeanor, cherished Xianxian deeply, and resolved that she should comprehend that, severed from the ties of blood, she held no sway over him and could never again demand anything from him.