Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1168 - 1157: When the Daughter Is the Supporting Role and the Sister Is the Protagonist

"How could you be so bold just now? Weren’t you afraid my father wouldn’t approve?" Ye Yun asked Zhang Beichen, a hint of embarrassment coloring her words.

Zhang Beichen responded with unwavering confidence: "I am so outstanding, why would your father disagree?"

Despite his slightly smug demeanor, Ye Yun’s heart swelled with happiness and contentment. After so many trials and tribulations, she never imagined ending up with Beichen in this lifetime. While she felt a pang of guilt towards Xiao Shu, she knew that when destiny calls, resistance is futile.

"By the way, why didn’t I see your elder sister?" Zhang Beichen finally recalled, a flicker of suspicion entering his mind. He was certain he hadn’t misremembered the date, yet the Ye Family seemed unusually quiet. Had the authorities not yet approached them?

"My elder sister? Why are you asking about her? She has gone to work."

"Work? Did she leave this morning?"

"Yes, why?"

"Oh, it’s nothing," Zhang Beichen forced himself to remain calm. "I just feel that now that I’m with you, and given that everyone previously believed I was with Ye Shu, I ought to go and apologize to your elder sister."

"My elder sister likely doesn’t have the time to see you these days."

"Why is that?"

"My elder sister was in a car accident yesterday. It seems some rumors have surfaced, causing fluctuations in the stock price, so she must be quite occupied lately."

"A car accident? Is she alright?" Zhang Beichen’s hand clenched. Could his rebirth have triggered a butterfly effect? He felt a surge of unwillingness. If Ye Qiu didn’t perish, how could Xiao Yun inherit the Ye Group? It was his fault for altering the very fabric of events. Why couldn’t he have been reborn a few days later? He felt he owed Xiao Yun a debt.

"She is fine," Ye Yun replied, shaking her head.

"Oh, that’s good. But why did the car accident happen so suddenly? Was it a deliberate scheme?" Zhang Beichen probed further. He needed to ascertain if Ye Qiu’s car accident was truly accidental. In his previous life, Ye Shu had acted like a lunatic, insisting her mother’s death was linked to Ye Yun, accusing Ye Yun of causing it. It was preposterous. If this accident wasn’t genuine, wouldn’t the police uncover the truth? Wouldn’t Mr. Ye harbor suspicions?

"A deliberate scheme? Impossible!" Ye Yun frowned. "Who would dare to be so audacious?"

Having been reborn and experienced numerous events, Zhang Beichen had honed his ability to discern intentions. One look was enough to tell him Ye Yun was not lying, confirming that Ye Qiu’s demise in the past life had no connection to Ye Yun. Ye Shu, however, had evidently latched onto baseless rumors and was truly in a state of delusion. It appeared he would need to tread carefully around her in this life. If not, who knew what irrational actions she might take out of jealousy? If necessary, he wouldn’t hesitate to resort to drastic measures.

However, not long after, the investigation into Ye Qiu’s car accident pointed towards Ye Yun’s mother, Mei Chunli. He had just established Ye Yun’s innocence, only for this to potentially refute it, like a slap in the face.

"Impossible! My eldest daughter’s car accident has absolutely nothing to do with my wife!" Ye Changfeng exclaimed, his face flushed with anger as he confronted the police. His already frail health worsened, leaving him struggling to catch his breath.

The police felt a sense of pity witnessing his distress, yet they were obligated to follow procedure. They had encountered such situations countless times – crimes often perpetrated by acquaintances or even relatives. Families frequently wished to avoid official proceedings, but what about justice for the victim? Should the injured party simply endure such harm?

"We apologize, Mr. Ye, we are merely adhering to our protocols. Furthermore, this is currently only a suspicion; we have not arrested or detained your wife. We are simply requesting her presence to assist with the investigation," the police officer stated politely.

"What do you have to say about this? Do you suspect your Aunt Mei as well?" Unable to refute the police, Ye Changfeng turned his troubled gaze towards Ye Qiu. "You know how Aunt Mei has treated you all these years since she joined this family. She could never possibly harm you."

Ye Qiu let out a cold laugh inwardly but maintained a serene expression, gently reassuring him, "Dad, of course, I trust that Aunt Mei would never harm me. Her attentiveness towards both Xiao Shu and me throughout the years is undeniable. How could I possibly suspect her?"

Hearing this, Ye Changfeng nodded with satisfaction. "As long as you are at peace with it. Your Aunt Mei has endured hardships. If it wasn’t her, then let the matter be dropped. I wish to avoid any further gossip."

The police officers nearly chuckled in exasperation but maintained their composure. "Mr. Ye, cases cannot simply be dismissed at the victim’s request. It would be best if your wife could accompany us. If you are confident in her innocence, why not allow her to clarify the situation? It would benefit everyone involved, wouldn’t it?"

"Yes, Father, perhaps Aunt Mei can accompany them. If she returns without incident, who would dare to mock us? By preventing her from going now, you risk the media painting us, the wealthy elite, as obstructing the authorities. This could trigger stock market fluctuations that are far more difficult to control," Ye Qiu explained patiently.

Noticing her father’s continued silence, Ye Qiu then turned her attention to Mei Chunli. "Aunt Mei, your family trusts you implicitly. There might be individuals attempting to sow discord within our family and deliberately frame you. Please, just cooperate with the police, clarify the situation, and this will be resolved swiftly. It will also alleviate Father’s concerns."

While these words were spoken, if Mei Chunli were truly innocent, she would have readily agreed. However, the critical issue was her lack of innocence, which caused her to falter.

The police's efficiency had caught her entirely off guard. She was convinced she had left no trace of evidence; the individual involved was from her hometown, someone she had supported financially for years. There was no way they would betray her!

Just as she was about to agree to go, Ye Yun and Zhang Beichen rushed home, bringing news.

"Mom, are you alright? What’s happening? Why were the police here looking for you?"

"Mom is fine, just assisting with a police inquiry," Mei Chunli offered reassurance, but seeing her daughter's face caused her anxiety to spike once more. If anything were to come to light, what would happen to her daughter?

Zhang Beichen, having been reborn, always maintained a keen observation; his usual composure faltered upon witnessing the expression on his future mother-in-law’s face.

What was unfolding? Why did Ye Yun’s mother wear such a look? Why had the police appeared? Could Ye Qiu’s traffic accident truly be connected to Ye Yun’s mother?

Yet, this was not how events transpired in his previous life! How could things have altered so drastically after his rebirth?

He subtly observed Ye Qiu, and catching her sharp gaze fixed upon him, he instinctively averted his eyes. His suspicions intensified. Was Ye Qiu orchestrating all of this? Was she deliberately setting up Ye Yun’s mother?

That had to be it; he could fathom no other explanation.