Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1169 - 1158: When the Daughter Is the Supporting Role and the Younger Sister Is the Protagonist

Zhang Beichen harbored suspicions that the entire affair was Ye Qiu’s own doing. What began as an unforeseen event, she might have deliberately fabricated evidence to counteract Ye Yun. If this weren't the case, he mused, why had nothing of this sort surfaced in his previous life?

A wave of profound disgust washed over him. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree; Ye Shu, he recalled, was just as detestable in his past life, a trait she clearly inherited from Ye Qiu. Thankfully, he had been granted a rebirth, otherwise, Ye Yun could have been utterly ruined by the machinations of this mother and daughter pair.

Yet, confronted with Ye Qiu’s current stratagem, he found himself powerless to retaliate. For one, the matter was intrinsically tied to the Ye Family, and he lacked any justifiable authority to interfere. Furthermore, Ye Qiu now held the reins of the Ye Group; who could possibly stand against her?

He could only rail against his own inadequacy, lamenting that he hadn't yet fully seized control of the Zhang Family, rendering him unable to contend with them. A firm resolve solidified within him: from this day forward, he would vigorously develop the Zhang Family, thereby ensuring he could protect his beloved wife, Ye Yun.

A surge of confidence filled Zhang Beichen. He was certain that his rebirth bestowed upon him numerous advantages, blissfully unaware that he was not the sole intelligent individual in this world.

"Dad, say something! Are you just going to let them take Mom away?" Ye Yun’s voice quivered with extreme anxiety. She found it inconceivable that her mother would harm her elder sister; nonetheless, the news of her mother being summoned by the police for questioning was undeniably detrimental to their family's reputation.

"Xiao Yun, don't blame your father," Mei Chunli said softly, her tone as placid as ever. "It's merely a matter of cooperating with the investigation. If Mom didn't do it, could someone possibly frame her?"

"But..." Ye Yun struggled to find words, a knot of unease tightening in her chest, unsure of how to proceed.

She felt a profound sense of helplessness regarding her own limitations and a bitter resentment towards her father's obvious favoritism. If she were the one managing the company right now, would she even need to concern herself with others' opinions?

"Little sister, I will accompany Aunt Mei; there won't be any issues. Should any misunderstanding arise, I will be there to clarify. You have no need to worry," Ye Qiuqing said, gently patting Ye Yun's shoulder. While she had previously suspected Ye Yun's involvement in the car accident, it now seemed far more likely that Aunt Mei was the mastermind.

A quiet betrayer strikes the hardest—before this revelation, she never would have imagined Aunt Mei capable of such actions. However, observing Aunt Mei's anxious gaze fixed upon Ye Yun, a sudden realization dawned upon her: what mother doesn't desire the absolute best for their child? Aunt Mei's actions, she surmised, were likely driven by a desire to protect Ye Yun.

Her display of maternal affection was understandable, but to employ it as a means to inflict harm upon another was far too malevolent. Moreover, after having Ye Qiu killed and grappling with the ensuing guilt in her past life, had she truly treated Ye Shu well?

No, when her daughter Ye Shu had her fiancé snatched away by Ye Yun, she remained impassive. When her daughter was exiled abroad by Father Ye Changfeng, she offered no opposition. She complacently stood by as her daughter usurped everything rightfully belonging to her own daughter; this so-called motherly love was nothing more than the theft of another's happiness.

If Mei Chunli was capable of anything for her daughter, then Ye Qiu resolved that she, too, would send Mei Chunli to prison for her own daughter's sake.

Mei Chunli had indeed concealed her tracks exceptionally well. The truck driver she hired was a legitimate professional. To ensure the completion of his task, he consumed alcohol before deliberately crashing into Ye Qiu’s car, staging it as a drunk-driving accident.

This man was a fellow villager of Mei Chunli. Previously, she had generously donated a significant sum to his family, and now, she promised to look after his sole, ailing daughter once the job was done—what reason could he possibly have to refuse?

As for the vehicle that had obstructed the road, its driver had no prior connection to Mei Chunli and was entirely uninvolved in the conspiracy. Nevertheless, the circumstances were meticulously planned. The female driver, having recently obtained her license, appeared at that precise location because her husband had requested she pick him up.

The road where Ye Qiu's accident transpired was the mandatory route for picking up her husband. Her husband, intimately familiar with her personality and her lack of experience with fuel gauges, had precisely calculated the exact amount of fuel required for the journey from their home to that specific road.

Her husband held no affection for her; he had even insured her life heavily, citing her inexperience as a driver prior to the incident. In the previous life, this novice driver had indeed perished alongside Ye Qiu in the crash.

However, in this current life, guided by Ye Qiu, though naturally easygoing, she was not foolish. She swiftly gathered evidence of her husband’s murderous plot and reported it to the authorities, inadvertently implicating Mei Chunli in the process.

Once Mei Chunli was exposed, coupled with the fact that the truck driver was her fellow villager and that this villager had maintained a clean driving record with no points deducted for several consecutive years before this incident, suspicion inevitably began to surface.

It wasn't necessary for Ye Qiu to guide them; the police's imaginations immediately painted a picture of a wealthy family embroiled in a dispute over inheritance. The reality was that Mei Chunli was a stepmother. If something were to happen to Ye Qiu, and Ye Qiu's own daughter was still a minor, who would stand to gain the most? Undoubtedly, it would be Mei Chunli and her daughter, Ye Yun.

Furthermore, the female driver's husband had now identified Mei Chunli. The truck driver, however, claimed that his drinking was a result of worrying about his daughter's illness and that he had received no instructions from anyone. Since the police had yet to uncover any concrete evidence linking Mei Chunli to the orchestration of the car accident, she was merely asked to cooperate with the investigation rather than being taken into custody immediately.

"Big sister, my mom had absolutely no intention of causing you harm. You must believe us." Ye Yun gazed at Ye Qiu with a mixture of apprehension and hope. She had always been concerned her elder sister might harbor suspicions towards her. If her elder sister misunderstood the situation, what would become of her and her mother?

"Of course, I believe you," Ye Qiu responded with a placid expression. "Aunt Mei has been a part of this family for more than two decades; surely I understand the kind of person she is. Had she harbored such malicious intent, would she have waited until this very day? Even Dad would never permit such a thing. Rest assured, the truck driver being an old acquaintance of Aunt Mei simply means they might be inquiring about his circumstances."

A wave of relief washed over Ye Yun upon hearing this. "Big sister, it's wonderful that you believe us. May I accompany you?"

"Certainly, let’s go together," Ye Qiu agreed.

Upon entering the police station, Ye Qiu addressed the officer in charge of the case. "May I have a moment to speak with the truck driver? Please be assured, I only wish to ask a few questions, nothing more."

As the head of the Ye Group, Ye Qiu was known for her fervent dedication to charitable causes year after year, earning her numerous accolades from the local government. Consequently, when the accident occurred, high-ranking officials directly intervened to ensure the case was handled with utmost urgency, prompting the officer to extend considerable respect.

"Of course, no problem at all, Miss Ye. Please, follow me."

"Thank you kindly," Ye Qiu acknowledged with a nod. She then turned to Ye Yun and suggested, "Sitting idly by serves no purpose. Why not wait outside the window with the police? That way, you won't feel anxious being alone."

Ye Qiu's gentle demeanor, devoid of any initial blame, offered significant comfort to Ye Yun. She followed her elder sister's advice, quietly settling in the adjacent room to listen in on the conversation between Ye Qiu and the truck driver.