Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1145 - 1134: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

"I don't care, you guys raised me this way, so you must take responsibility. You spoiled me for thirty years, and now you want to cast me out? Absolutely not." Ye Qing, in her current persona, resembled a defiant scoundrel, utterly unwilling to settle debts or contribute to living expenses.

"Yes, yes, your father and I were wrong; we should not have indulged you so much." Han Hui closed her eyes, a deep disappointment settling in as she fought back tears. "However, we aren't obligated to shoulder your responsibilities for life, nor are we required to support your husband and son. If you refuse to cover the living expenses, the three of you must vacate this house."

Ye Qing gaped at her, stunned that such words could be uttered by the very mother who had doted on her since childhood.

"Dad, aren't you going to say anything? Are you just going to stand by while Mom kicks me out? I'm your most beloved daughter!" she called out sharply to Ye Peilin, desperately hoping he would intervene and impartially settle the matter.

But Ye Peilin's heart had also hardened. He finally acknowledged that over the years, his excessive pampering had indeed molded his daughter into someone selfish, vain, and callous. Hadn't their family showered her with boundless affection? Why had she never shown consideration for them in return?

Furthermore, her husband was clearly unsuitable. Initially, he had perceived the son-in-law as promising, but he later realized his grave error—a misjudgment as sharp and painful as an eagle pecking at one's eyes. Cao Wentao was equally self-righteous and shamelessly expectant, never grasping why he presumed his father-in-law should shoulder his debts and live off the family's sustenance.

His daughter's flaws stemmed from him and his wife's indulgence; that, he felt, could be gradually corrected through guidance. But what about the son-in-law? Threats of divorce were futile; it would be far better if they actually went through with it.

Thus, when confronted by his daughter's desperate plea, Ye Peilin's resolve solidified. "Your mother speaks the truth. This decision was finalized after your mother and I discussed it thoroughly last night. We are aging, and we can no longer afford to support you both. You can either leave this residence, or you two must assume the thirty thousand debt and cover the monthly living expenses."

"Dad!" Ye Qing recoiled, unable to reconcile these pronouncements. Tears welled in her eyes as she cried out in anguish, bewildered why her parents' demeanor had shifted so drastically after three decades, especially when she had always been treated as the family's cherished little princess.

Indeed, just as Wentao had stated, parents didn't always offer their children unwavering, selfless devotion.

"Do you only believe what your husband tells you?" Han Hui asked, clenching her teeth. "Fine. If you trust him that much, then go live with him elsewhere and never return to this house. Your father and I will no longer cover that thirty thousand debt for you."

"Mother-in-law misunderstands; that debt was incurred by you and father-in-law. It has no bearing on Ye Qing or myself," Cao Wentao responded with a shameless grin, deftly evading responsibility. "However, since mother-in-law and father-in-law so clearly dislike me, there is indeed no reason for us to remain. Though, should you both face any future illnesses or hardships, I, as a useless son-in-law, may not be able to fulfill my filial duties."

"Leave. Take your belongings and get out of my house," Ye Peilin declared, his gaze burning with anger as he gestured towards the exit, his hand trembling.

"Xiao Yun, Grandpa and Grandma don't want you here. Dad will take you away." Cao Wentao, outwardly composed, approached to lift his son, though his grip seemed awkward, causing Han Hui visible distress.

"Be careful; Xiao Yun seems uncomfortable like that," she cautioned, suppressing her rising irritation.

Yet Cao Wentao made no adjustment to his hold, instead cooing to his son, "Xiao Yun, from now on, you'll be with Mom and Dad, enduring hardships. If we can't care for you perfectly, please bear with it until you're older."

Han Hui understood her son-in-law's deliberate tactic—he was attempting to force her hand, to prevent them from being expelled. Gazing at the child she had nurtured from birth, her heart ached profoundly. However, she recognized that if she didn't act decisively now, future troubles would undoubtedly escalate.

She restrained herself from looking, reminding herself that she was merely the child’s grandmother, not their primary caregiver. The responsibility undeniably rested with the child’s parents.

"Xiao Yun, it appears your grandpa and grandma have truly decided to abandon you; your dad will take you away now." Cao Wentao emerged from the house, whistling a cheerful tune while carrying the wailing child, completely disregarding Ye Qing, who remained rooted to the spot.

"Your husband has left; you should pack your belongings and depart as well. I will conduct a thorough cleaning tomorrow. Anything you fail to take will be discarded," Han Hui stated impassively.

"Very well, Dad, Mom, you win." Ye Qing uttered hatefully, then forcefully slammed her door shut. Soon after, the sounds of objects being smashed echoed from within.

Han Hui and her husband sank onto the sofa, utterly drained. Having fallen out with the daughter they had doted on since childhood, their hearts ached with a profound sorrow. Yet, they pondered, if not for this drastic measure, would they have been condemned to support their daughter and son-in-law for their entire lives? Influenced by her husband, their daughter's disposition had altered. Perhaps only through experiencing hardship with him would she truly grasp who genuinely cared for her and learn to shoulder adult responsibilities.

Following their daughter and son-in-law's departure, Han Hui and Ye Peilin both sensed an unnerving emptiness in the house. Ye Peilin was consumed by worries about his daughter's well-being after moving out, while Han Hui's anxiety was primarily focused on her grandson. However, they recognized that any attempt to reach out would render all their previous efforts futile. They steeled themselves to endure the silence, refraining from contact and even forbidding their own parents from offering any financial assistance to their daughter and son-in-law.

Unfortunately, Ye Qing had not only been indulged at her parents' home; both sets of her grandparents had treated her with the utmost preciousness. Before any calls could be made, Ye Qing had already lamented to them about the couple's heartlessness, igniting a strong desire in both sets of grandparents to relinquish all their savings.

The outcome was, as expected, a furious backlash from Han Hui's sister-in-law and Ye Peilin's sister-in-law. They even hurled harsh accusations, suggesting that if the grandparents cherished Ye Qing so dearly, perhaps she should be the one to tend to and support them in their twilight years.

For the sake of financial gain, Ye Qing shamelessly declared that caring for the elderly was the obligation of children, not grandchildren. She asserted that failure to provide support from uncles and aunties constituted unfilial behavior.

These pronouncements, once uttered, struck a chord of shock within the hearts of all four grandparents.