Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1148 - 1137: Favoring Daughters Over Sons

With Ye Qiu's departure, it became widely known that his heart had been deeply wounded long ago. Now, his biological parents held less importance in his heart than his in-laws.

A profound sadness welled up within Han Hui. After all, Ye Qiu was the child she had carried for ten months. Who could be blamed for the current situation? Only herself and her husband, for their blatant favoritism and excessive indulgence towards their daughter, Ye Qing, while severely neglecting their son, Ye Qiu.

It could be argued that it was more than mere neglect. The daughter had committed numerous outrageous acts against her brother, yet why had no one intervened? Why hadn't she and her husband ever believed him, even a little, back then?

Reflecting on the past, Han Hui felt agonizing waves of sharp pain. What kind of life had her son truly endured within this family? Had anyone ever shown him love? Had anyone ever bothered to consider his needs?

No one had. He was perpetually the one wronged within the family. Whenever a task needed doing, the son was always the first considered, but when benefits were distributed, the daughter always took precedence.

Why did she fail to notice her son's grievances before, only to see them so clearly now? It was simply because her own interests weren't involved then. Only when she herself began doing household chores and suffered her daughter's orders did she suddenly realize how excessively they had doted on her daughter.

If her son hadn't pursued his education in Jing City back then, if he had returned home to work after graduation, would she and her husband have ever acknowledged their mistakes?

Han Hui endlessly pondered this question. She discovered that it was indeed highly probable. It became clear that not only was their daughter selfish, but she and her husband were equally so. They both owed their son, Ye Qiu, a tremendous debt.

It was no wonder the son harbored such dislike for this family, needing to seek meals at his in-laws' home. Perhaps only there did he experience genuine familial love and trust!

Clearly, she had a chance to mend their relationship. If only, back then, when her son brought his wife home, she and her husband hadn't opposed them so vehemently. If they had attended his wedding, if she had offered to help with their newborn grandchild...

Yet, such hypothetical scenarios are futile. Once an opportunity is lost, it vanishes irrevocably. It was she and her husband who, with their own hands, pushed their son towards others. She should feel grateful that, despite such a family environment, her son did not grow up emotionally scarred. Even after being treated so poorly, he was still willing to provide substantial financial support for their retirement. Had she shown even a sliver of genuine concern, would he have been willing to return?

Gazing at the new clothes purchased for Ye Qiu in the room, Han Hui offered a self-deprecating smile. Yes, her son was now capable, successful, and surrounded by people who genuinely loved him. He no longer needed to concern himself with trivial matters, rendering her current attempts at compensation utterly superfluous.

As the saying goes, there is no remedy for regret in this world. Although their son was their closest blood relative, the emotional connection had long since frayed and broken.

She harbored no resentment towards him. Placing herself in his position, she felt she would not have acted any better.

"How could he just leave like this? No matter how well his in-laws treat him, they are still outsiders. What if his wife's feelings change one day? Wouldn't he be left with absolutely nothing? We always wish for his well-being," Grandpa Ye exclaimed, clearly finding Ye Qiu's actions to be excessively cold.

"Enough," Ye Peilin uttered in a low voice. "What genuine good have we ever done for him with the actions we forced him to take? Let him live as he wishes now. If he has no desire to return, no one should attempt to disturb him."

The four elders exchanged glances, ultimately refraining from further speech. However, a deep sense of unease settled within them. Towards Ye Qiu, they felt an inexpressible complexity of emotions at this moment, but towards Ye Qing, they harbored both intense anger and profound resentment.

Everyone truly cherished her, didn't they? Even their final retirement funds were allocated to her, the outcome being a child who grew up devoid of gratitude. For the sake of a man, she severed ties with the family without a second thought, completely disregarding everyone's circumstances. This child truly possesses a heart of stone; all the past affection has been utterly wasted.

Now, they too were nearing old age. They had once neglected their own grandson in favor of this granddaughter, leading to numerous disputes with their daughter-in-law. Now, as their lives drew to a close, they had left nothing for their grandson, instead relying on him and their daughter-in-law for care, a reality that filled the four elders with immense shame.

If only they had the power to turn back time, they would undoubtedly have avoided such bias. But alas, there are no such 'ifs'.

After seeing the four elders off, Han Hui and Ye Peilin exchanged a wordless glance. After a significant pause, she finally spoke, her voice hoarse, "Tomorrow, let's pay a visit to Ye Qiu's in-laws."

It took Ye Peilin a considerable moment to respond: "Alright."

He paused, then added, "Purchase more items for our daughter-in-law, grandson, and her parents. We shouldn't keep the money from this card; if our son disapproves, we will give it to our daughter-in-law instead."

"However, we've already run out of funds."

"Let's arrange for a credit card first, and then we can find an agent to sell this house. It will just be the two of us in the future, so there's no need for such a spacious residence. We'll relocate to a smaller place, and the remaining money will be allocated to the second family."

Han Hui opened her mouth, but refrained from objecting. Given the significant trouble their daughter had caused, she understood her husband's siblings and their spouses must have reservations. The disparity would eventually need to be rectified by them. A more modest home would suffice. Hadn't they lived in a similar manner when they were less affluent in the past?

She would soon be eligible for retirement and her pension, and her husband continued to receive his monthly salary. As long as they ceased allowing their daughter to exploit them indefinitely as they had before, life would not become overly arduous.

The following day, Han Hui and Ye Peilin nervously rang the doorbell of Ye Qiu's in-laws' residence.

"Who is it?" He Xixian inquired as she went to answer the door. Upon seeing the visitors, she was momentarily stunned before regaining her composure and ushering them inside.

"Mom and Dad, what brings you here? Please, come in."

Her smile was tinged with a hint of awkwardness, a sentiment Han Hui and Ye Peilin shared, unsure of their own reactions. After all, at their age, admitting fault to their daughter-in-law and her parents felt rather mortifying.

Upon hearing the unfamiliar address, Mr. and Mrs. He were also taken aback, then politely invited them indoors. As for displaying warmth, considering the grievances their daughter had endured within the Ye Family, they found it difficult to genuinely do so. However, in light of their son-in-law's conduct, they could not bring themselves to turn these visitors away.

Han Hui and Ye Peilin were acutely aware of the underlying tension, but who else could they hold accountable for the errors they themselves had committed?

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, we apologize for the imposition," Han Hui stated with a contrite smile. "Our unannounced visit is rather intrusive."

"Not at all, but Ye Qiu is currently out on an errand. Please, have a seat first." Mrs. He guided them inside, then instructed her daughter, He Xixian, "Go see if the child has woken up."

Hearing this, Han Hui, who had just settled into a seat, immediately rose again and cautiously inquired, "May I accompany you to take a look?"