Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1140 - 1129: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

Ye Qiu’s counsel to Ye Qing proved unsuccessful, instead forging a stronger connection between her and Cao Wentao. What was initially a three-day leave for her visit was extended to seven days. The pair spent their days sightseeing and dining, their relationship blossoming rapidly during this time.

By the time of her departure, Ye Qing and Cao Wentao had officially become a couple. Ye Qing was deeply reluctant to leave, even entertaining thoughts of resigning from her position to relocate.

"Won't your brother be coming to see you off personally?" Cao Wentao inquired as they prepared to part ways.

"He's occupied with work and could only manage to drop me at the airport, so I declined his offer," Ye Qing responded.

"That makes sense," Cao Wentao nodded, without the slightest hint of suspicion. He then gently kissed her forehead, adding, "It pains me to see you go. Travel safely, and I'll make arrangements to visit your parents once I have some free time."

A blush spread across Ye Qing's cheeks, and she shyly nodded, exhibiting the demeanor of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old experiencing her first romantic infatuation.

It was noteworthy that despite nearing twenty-nine years of age, this marked her first experience of genuine emotional connection and her first truly significant relationship. While she had been pursued before, she had either been un F-R-E-E or had felt no spark. Gazing at Cao Wentao, she reflected that her years of waiting had not been in vain; she had finally discovered her Prince Charming.

Soon, news of her relationship reached both the Ye Family and the Han Family. Ye Peilin and Han Hui expressed their opposition to her resigning to move to Jing City. Their beloved daughter had never been away from them before; how could she possibly endure hardship alone? How would she manage her accommodation and meals?

However, Ye Qing remained resolute in her decision, and the parental couple found it difficult to compel their most cherished daughter.

"Oh, you two needn't worry, it's not an issue at all. As long as one has money, what problem can't be solved?" Ye Qing stated with a hint of impatience while packing her belongings.

"Ah," Han Hui said, assisting her with her packing, "Mom is concerned you won't adapt well. You and Dad haven't even had the chance to meet your boyfriend yet; we're uncertain if he can provide you with adequate care. Couldn't he consider developing his career here?"

"That's Jing City, can it possibly be the same as here? The opportunities are vastly different," Ye Qing commented, meticulously sorting through her clothes and realizing with a sense of begrudging resignation that most of them were outdated.

"You are correct, Jing City indeed presents superior conditions compared to our home here; Mom is simply expressing her worries."

Han Hui understood Ye Qing's perspective but seemed to forget the profound anger she and her husband had felt when Ye Qiu expressed his desire to remain in Jing City, deeming it ungrateful. Now, when it concerned Ye Qing, everything shifted, revealing a clear double standard.

Yet, every time Ye Qiu contacted his family, his mother would repeat the same old adage, speaking of fallen leaves returning to their roots and assuring him that he would come back someday. She insisted that once Ye Qing married, the family estate would belong to him, all while claiming they harbored no favoritism.

Ye Qiu found this utterly infuriating; every finger has its distinct length, much like the palm and the back of the hand – one is flesh, the other bone, one faces inward, the other outward. Who could genuinely believe there was no bias?

Furthermore, if they had never acknowledged any bias before, why would they suddenly change their tune this year? Could it be that witnessing Ye Qiu's success had prompted them to mend fences, hoping he would share his fortune with their daughter?

They were treating Ye Qiu like a complete fool. The more they acted this way, the colder Ye Qiu's demeanor towards the family became, ultimately diverging from his original intentions.

"Mom, please stop packing these clothes," Ye Qing said, her tone laced with impatience.

"What is the matter?"

"These are all old styles; why bother taking them out only to be laughed at?" she exclaimed, her face contorted with annoyance.

Han Hui glanced at the clothes. They were well-made and of good quality, some still bearing their original tags. Indifferently, she replied, "Mom thought you wore them beautifully; how would you possibly be laughed at?"

"These are outdated styles. You have no idea about the kind of people Wentao typically associates with. Those individuals in high society can instantly discern the brand and value of what others are wearing. I don't wish to embarrass Wentao."

"But to discard these perfectly good clothes?" Han Hui looked at the price tags, her heart aching; some items were priced higher than her monthly salary.

"Would you bear to let others ridicule me? Besides, He Xixian is also in Jing City. You don't know how many exquisite gifts brother bought for her; if she were to see me wearing these cheap, outdated styles, wouldn't I be utterly humiliated? I refuse to be looked down upon by her."

Han Hui let out a soft sigh and helplessly conceded, "I understand. I'll transfer tens of thousands of dollars to you later."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing's face immediately brightened. "Thank you, Mom."

"Before you leave, make sure to visit your paternal and maternal grandparents."

"Yes, I know," Ye Qing readily agreed; she had intended to visit them even without her mother's reminder.

"Don't accept any red envelopes if your grandparents offer them," Han Hui instructed.

"Why?" Ye Qing questioned with displeasure, "It’s because Grandpa and Grandma love me and want to give it to me."

"I’m worried your aunt will have opinions."

"That’s Grandpa and Grandma’s own money; what business is it of Aunt’s? Does she intend to scheme for Grandpa and Grandma’s meager pension?"

"Alright, let’s not discuss this further," Han Hui felt a pang of discomfort. She had never gotten along well with her sister-in-law, largely due to her parents’ favoritism towards Qingqing. She always found her sister-in-law to be meddlesome. The elderly are entitled to favor whichever grandchild they wish. Moreover, it was their own money; how they spent it was none of a daughter-in-law’s concern, and they believed the sister-in-law was being unreasonable.

However, she failed to consider that the two elders had always lived with their son. In their later years, wouldn’t the son naturally bear more responsibility? If one desired the elders’ property, they should take them in and care for them personally, rather than reaping benefits while endlessly complaining. When the elders faced discomfort, how often did the daughter offer assistance?

Thus, like mother, like daughter. Previously, the Han family’s elders favored their daughter Han Hui over their son, and now Han Hui exhibits even greater favoritism towards her daughter, Ye Qing, surpassing even her own mother’s affection.

The key difference, however, is that Uncle Han did not grow distant from his parents and continued to provide for them. Han Hui, on the other hand, is different; Ye Qiu now treats them merely as a duty, devoid of genuine affection.

Given her lack of filial piety towards her own parents, one could only imagine how much more neglected her favored daughter, Ye Qing, would be in the future. When she eventually ages, she might not even live as comfortably as her parents currently do.

Ultimately, these are the misdeeds one sows, and they are bound to reap the consequences in the future. With Ye Qiu around, they wouldn’t be left destitute on the streets, but they certainly wouldn’t experience familial bliss either. If their mindset remains positive, growing old together is a viable path; otherwise, they would be left with nothing but envy as they watch others surrounded by their children.