Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1156 - 1145: When the Daughter Is a Side Character and the Younger Sister Is the Protagonist

Ye Yun harbored no desire to rival her elder sister; her sole aim was to claim the autonomy and might that were rightfully hers. Could she truly sabotage her own existence, ending up with nothing, merely due to some unfathomable envy from her older sibling?

Furthermore, their mother genuinely adored their father. Hadn't their father fallen for their mother before his demise in their prior existences? In this current life, Ye Yun simply wished for them to acknowledge their affections sooner, thereby evading the regrets that plagued their past lives.

Ye Qiu observed that her father and Aunt Mei had grown considerably closer lately. Both radiated with palpable happiness. At times, Aunt Mei would blush, too bashful to meet Father's gaze, while Father maintained a composed and assured demeanor.

Ye Qiu felt immense satisfaction witnessing this development. Aunt Mei was a person of exceptional character, holding genuine affection for her father. Her father had endured a harsh upbringing and toiled relentlessly in his youth, resulting in lingering health issues despite being under sixty. To have someone who loved and cherished him sincerely, allowing him to savor the remainder of his years in peace, brought her profound joy.

Ye Yun, however, was overjoyed. It appeared her words had resonated deeply, as her father had begun paying close attention to her studies and daily life, even augmenting her allowance.

She mused that if her elder sister were to ever plot against her again, she would not be left defenseless.

Her only lament was her youthful inability to invest the funds she'd accumulated. She had sought her mother's assistance, but it was outrightly refused. For the time being, she had no choice but to quell her ambitions and diligently follow her planned course of study.

Nevertheless, this inevitably led to a growing estrangement between herself and her young niece, Ye Shu. A pang of regret flickered, but she quickly dismissed it. After all, their paths diverged, and she could not afford to squander precious time.

A decade vanished in the blink of an eye. Throughout these ten years, Ye Qiu deliberately refrained from leveraging her prescience for rapid corporate expansion, opting instead for a strategy of consistent, steady growth, mirroring her previous life. The remainder of her time was devoted to cultivating her skills using the Body Building Book, a practice she not only embraced herself but also imparted to her daughter, Ye Shu.

This decision afforded her ample opportunities to strengthen her bond with her daughter, fostering a far more intimate relationship in this lifetime compared to the previous one.

Under Ye Qiu's tutelage, Ye Shu's disposition evolved significantly from the previous life, where she had passively accepted her fate. Instead, she developed a profound admiration for Ye Qiu, aspiring to emulate her mother's achievements as an independent, astute, and formidable woman.

Consequently, Ye Shu dedicated herself with renewed vigor to acquiring diverse knowledge, leaving no room for romantic entanglements with the male protagonist, Zhang Beichen. Occasionally, when Zhang Beichen attempted to court her, she found his advances rather exasperating.

"Mom, is it truly permissible for the heir of the Zhang Group to behave in such a manner? Does he not have any studies to attend to?" Ye Shu inquired, her brow furrowed slightly, after concluding a phone call.

A girl of fourteen or fifteen, on the cusp of womanhood, Ye Shu already exuded the allure of a campus belle. She had inherited Ye Qiu's statuesque build and refined features, rendering even her frowns captivatingly beautiful.

Ye Qiu let out a soft chuckle. Given her daughter's striking appearance, Zhang Beichen's infatuation was hardly surprising. It was an age ripe for first loves and burgeoning emotions.

Despite the male protagonist's merits, Ye Qiu did not endorse a relationship between him and her daughter. The mere thought of Zhang Beichen being entangled with both Ye Yun and Ye Shu in their past lives caused her considerable unease.

Moreover, in their previous existence, his interest in her daughter had not been so pronounced. Perhaps it was merely a man's contrarian nature; the more he was rebuffed, the more persistent he became.

It appeared the dynamics were similar in their past life too. After his initial disappointment with Ye Shu, his attention gradually shifted towards Ye Yun. Repeated rejections from Ye Yun only served to fuel his patience and determination, until he ultimately captured the heart of the beauty.

Regardless of how exceptional this male protagonist might be, when it concerned her daughter, Ye Qiu felt a disquieting apprehension.

Besides, the world was hardly devoid of other worthy men. As long as her daughter explored her options, what kind of partner could she not find? And even if she remained unmarried her entire life, it would hardly be a catastrophe.

Ye Qiu differed from parents who urged hasty marriages. Since her ex-husband's passing, she had remained single, finding no inherent fault with that status.

Regarding physical companionship, with her financial resources, why should she be concerned about finding an attractive and robust young man? She was not rigidly conventional.

In essence, as long as her daughter steered clear of Zhang Beichen and harbored no intentions of marrying someone of questionable character, Ye Qiu would raise no objections.

Despite the passage of ten years, she remained clueless regarding the orchestrator behind the harm inflicted upon her and her daughter. With only three years remaining until the fateful incident in her previous life, who stood out as the most probable culprit?

"Mom, what are you contemplating?" Ye Shu inquired with curiosity, noticing her mother's prolonged silence.

"It's nothing, dear. I merely considered that you are still quite young, and your studies should be your primary focus at this moment. However, if you genuinely have feelings for this Zhang Beichen, your mother will not object. Just be sure to conduct yourselves appropriately for your age," Ye Qiu stated, understanding that teenagers often exhibit rebellious tendencies. She reasoned that outright prohibition might only fuel their curiosity, so a more open approach would be beneficial. After all, even if they were to become a couple, she possessed methods to ensure their eventual separation.

"Who likes him?" Ye Shu retorted with clear annoyance. "We are still so young; what is the point of dating? Is studying not more enjoyable? Mother, please do not try to play matchmaker like Grandpa. I have no romantic feelings for Zhang Beichen."

"Very well, your mother will not pressure you. If you are dedicated to your studies, I could not be more delighted. My precious Shu is exceptionally bright; you are bound to meet someone far more suitable in the future. Perhaps you will even bring home a foreign son-in-law and bless us with adorable foreign grandchildren," Ye Qiu teased.

Ye Shu's complexion flushed, and a hint of distress flickered across her face. She harbored no desire to marry and live apart from her mother.

Little did either of them realize that Ye Qiu's jest would, in time, prove to be prophetic.

"Speaking of which, your aunt's eighteenth birthday is approaching next month. Have you given any thought to a gift for her?" Ye Qiu inquired, a sudden recollection prompting the question.

Perhaps due to the altered approach in her maternal education, her younger sister, Ye Yun, did not share the same level of closeness with Ye Shu in this particular lifetime. Instead, Ye Yun also dedicated herself to her studies, pursuing her education abroad throughout her high school years.

However, as her father aged, his longing for his youngest daughter intensified. He had learned that upon Ye Yun's return for her eighteenth birthday celebration, she intended to remain in the country and enroll in a domestic university.

Ye Qiu harbored no ill feelings about this development. Despite her father's growing affinity for Aunt Mei and her younger sister, with minimal interaction with Ye Qiu herself outside of professional matters, Ye Qiu felt no resentment. At forty years of age, she no longer craved a father's affection. Furthermore, she harbored no concerns about her father potentially altering his long-standing decisions. Having diligently managed the family enterprise for numerous years, its control rested firmly in her grasp. Even if he were to bequeath his entire personal fortune to Aunt Mei and her younger sister, Ye Qiu would remain indifferent.

Her foremost wish was for familial harmony, which was precisely why she placed such significant emphasis on selecting the perfect gift for Ye Yun. Ultimately, they shared the same father. She was more than willing to extend consideration and respect to her younger sister in the presence of others.