Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1417 - 1406: The Prestigious Family’s Young Uncle

Shen Huiran’s words indeed had an effect; even classmates who were previously watching and waiting began to take Ye Xingyan seriously. It seemed that although she wasn’t the Ye Family’s biological daughter, she might be even more cherished than the legitimate daughter, after all, her mom did say the words "dearest love."

Shen Huiran could stand up for Ye Xingyan in front of her classmates and friends. Kids are so full of thoughts, it’s easy for them to believe and accept, but adults aren’t necessarily the same, as evidenced by their outfits today.

Although Ye Xingyan’s attire was glamorous, it seemed intentional. Her pearl accessories were pretty but not particularly valuable. In contrast, the jade token hanging around Ye Yao’s neck was more striking, not just because of its high intrinsic value but also because its original owner was Zhang Jingyi.

What kind of person was Zhang Jingyi? The Zhang Family was never simple, and the things Ye Tang did to pursue and marry her were sensational in the whole city back then.

Not only did he give her half of his wealth, but he also dismissed all his lovers and illegitimate children. It showed the significant place Zhang Jingyi held in Ye Tang’s heart.

The person she valued was far more high-status than those cherished by Ye Bai and Shen Huiran, not to mention Ye Yao being accompanied by Ye Qiu throughout the event. Although Ye Qiu had languished for years after a car accident, undeniably, as Zhang Jingyi’s daughter, his inheritance rights in this family were always higher than Ye Bai’s.

Those who were initially inclined to ally through marriage with the Ye Family now had reservations, considering this legitimate Ye Family Eldest Lady to be of more value.

"Ye Xingyan." Finally, when she drew back from the circle of concerned classmates, Ye Xingyan suddenly heard someone call her from the corner of the hall. She glanced over in surprise, seeing Shi Junmian watching her with worry.

She immediately put on a gentle and bright smile, "Shi, why are you standing here alone? Aren’t you getting something to eat? Not hungry?"

"You don’t have to force a smile anymore," Shi Junmian said directly.

The smile at the corner of Ye Xingyan’s mouth stiffened slightly, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

"I know you’re disappointed and afraid that others will ridicule and shun you once they find out you’re not the real Eldest Lady of the Ye Family."

"I am not." Ye Xingyan pursed her lips.

"Yes, you are." Shi Junmian walked over and looked earnestly into her eyes, "I won’t."

"What?"

"I won’t mock or shun you. You’re excellent. Even without the identity of Lady Ye, you are still the best." Shi Junmian asserted.

"What do you know?" Ye Xingyan suddenly had red-rimmed eyes, "Before, I belonged to the Ye family, so my excellence was just icing on the cake, and everyone praised me. But in the future? Once they know I’m fake, if I fall behind even a bit someday, they’ll definitely say: ’See, an impostor is just not up to par.’ How can you, a gentleman, understand my feelings?"

"Ye Xingyan!" Shi Junmian grabbed her shoulders, "Calm down, you’re thinking too much. Does being a lady or some gentleman have any meaning? Do you plan to give up on yourself from now on?"

"I won’t." Ye Xingyan stubbornly said.

Shi Junmian rarely smiled, "There you go? You are still you, no matter if your identity changes, you remain just as excellent. Look, your mom still loves you. Other classmates aside, I at least won’t change my view of you. What’s different from before?"

Ye Xingyan calmed down a bit, pouting, "How can there be no difference? Others will definitely talk about it in the future, plus, at home, grandpa, grandma, and little uncle all like her."

Shi Junmian knew well who she was referring to and gently patted Ye Xingyan on the head.

"What are you doing?" Ye Xingyan glared, "Don’t think you can just pat me on the head after comforting me. Do you know I styled my hair today? If it’s not pretty anymore, you’ll be responsible!"

Shi Junmian chuckled softly, "Isn’t this the real you? Why act so cold usually?"

"I’m not pretending to be cold."

"Then why don’t you talk to me like this usually? Other girls wish to be around me all the time, but you’re different."

"I am the class president; of course, I have to be composed."

"Well then, our composed class president, here, this is for you."

"What is this?" Ye Xingyan curiously accepted it.

"A birthday gift."

"Didn’t I tell you not to give me a birthday gift?" Though she said that, she still seemed very happy and curiously asked, "What’s inside? Can I open it now?"

"Yes, go ahead."

The box wasn’t big, but the packaging was exquisite — clearly, a lot of thought had gone into it.

Ye Xingyan eagerly opened it, revealing a small diamond hair clip. Though it consisted of fragmented diamonds, she recognized at once it was a new model from a big brand this year, and it was limited sale. She had wanted to buy it, but recently, her father had restricted her spending, and she too was a bit strapped, so she hadn’t been able to get it.

"How did you think to give me this?" Ye Xingyan accepted it happily. Shi Junmian also let out a breath of relief, fearing she might return it due to its high value, which would have put him in a difficult position.

"Last time, I saw you looking at it in a magazine for a long time." Shi Junmian seemed somewhat embarrassed as he explained.

Ye Xingyan’s smile deepened, "Thank you, I’ve wanted this for a long time. Shi, you are really thoughtful."

Thoughtful?

Shi Junmian swore no one had ever used that word to describe him; he never considered himself a thoughtful person. But why did Ye Xingyan say so?

But thinking about it, it made sense; after all, he not only noticed her liking for the hair clip but also went to the trouble of buying it. For her, wasn’t that a thoughtful act?

But why was he treating her this way? Was she that special to him?

Shi Junmian’s eyes were clouded with uncertainty. Ye Xingyan didn’t know what he was thinking, but inwardly, she felt a bit smug. Perhaps Shi Junmian would never know that everything she did just now was an act. She knew it was shameless, but she had no choice.

She wasn’t the Ye family’s biological daughter. Even if her mom and dad were good to her now, what about the future? So she felt anxious and had to find another level of security for herself.

She couldn’t be sure if she would succeed in the future, so finding a successful fiancé seemed to be the best option for now. Shi Junmian was her target.

He was part of the Capital City Shi Family. Even if the Ye Family faced off with the Shi Family, the Ye Family was somewhat inferior. If she married Shi Junmian, what would Ye Yao matter? Even her little uncle would have to be courteous to her in the future.

She needed to establish a relationship while Shi Junmian was still young and naive, and while she still held a position in the Ye Family; in the future, everything would improve.