Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1478 - 1467: The Cannon Fodder Big Brother in an Old-School Romance Novel

Tan Nana saw that Gu Wanqin was sulking and not speaking, and Ye Yanting looked displeased too, so she deliberately stirred the pot: "Yanting, since you’re free tomorrow, why don’t you go to France with me for Fashion Week? Some of the new bags aren’t available domestically, I want to go shopping."

"No." Ye Yanting instinctively refused, his attitude very resolute.

Tan Nana widened her eyes and asked: "But you’re not busy lately, right? Why won’t you go with me? Is this how you treat your girlfriend whom you actively pursued?"

Gu Wanqin’s hand paused sharply while chopping vegetables, accidentally snapping a piece of celery.

Tan Nana continued: "Does big brother like celery? You two siblings really have different tastes. Yanting doesn’t like dishes with such strong flavors."

Gu Wanqin was taken aback: "Really?"

Tan Nana laughed: "Yes, every time Yanting and I eat out, he never eats things like cilantro or celery."

Ren Zhen chimed in: "Yes, he hasn’t eaten those things since he was little. Nana is so considerate, being with this rascal really makes you suffer."

"It’s not suffering, as long as he treats me well, that’s enough."

Ren Zhen glared at her son: "Did you hear that? Treat Nana better. You’re free all day anyways, what’s wrong with accompanying her on a trip to France?"

Gu Wanqin grew increasingly troubled; why did she never know these things? Did he spend a lot of time with Tan Nana? Otherwise, how could she know so much?

Gu Wanqin was aware her current mental state was problematic; she should be happy Ye Yanting found new love, but why did she feel so stifled?

Ye Qiu saw Tan Nana’s attentive demeanor towards Ye Yanting and noticed the two main characters, one sulkingly picking vegetables, the other sullenly silent, and sighed to break the tension: "I’m a bit busy with a recent project, Yanting, come help me out instead. Sister-in-law, I have friends in France who can get all the new items. You can decide whether to go pick them yourself or I can have someone send them over for you, as a gift of apology for commandeering your boyfriend for assistance."

Tan Nana pouted in disinterest, what she really wanted to witness was the awkwardness between the two of them, who seriously wanted to shop for bags? Didn’t she have the connections herself?

She cast a pitiful glance at Ye Qiu, thinking to herself he was being cheated on and yet still helping his younger brother out, who knows how these two might ruin him in the future?

"Since Yanting doesn’t have time to go with me, I’ll just drop it. It’s not fun going alone anyway." Tan Nana gave up and continued fawning over Ye Yanting. She enjoyed seeing him utterly annoyed with her but unable to completely reject her. Hah! Trying to use her as a shield or stepping stone for their feelings. She’d make sure both of them felt uncomfortable.

"Can you be quiet for a moment?" Ye Yanting said, unable to bear it anymore.

The dining room immediately fell silent. Ren Zhen looked full of disapproval, while Ye Qiu frowned: "Yanting, how can you speak to your sister-in-law like this? Did she do something excessive just now? She’s your girlfriend; as a man who’s confessed to her, you should be attentive and caring, not let her feel neglected—apologize to your sister-in-law quickly."

Ye Qiu didn’t know what Tan Nana’s intentions were, but at least for now, she hadn’t said anything outrageous, whereas Ye Yanting’s attitude was wrong. To prevent things from getting out of hand, he had to reprimand him this way.

"No need." Tan Nana said sadly, her eyes visibly forlorn, "He’s always like this, but who’s to blame if I like him? I believe someday he’ll feel my sincerity. Didn’t his confession prove it? Perhaps I was talkative just now."

Ren Zhen hugged her with empathy and guilt, then fiercely glared at her younger son, wondering how she ended up with such a bearish temperament. Only Nana could tolerate him, yet he didn’t realize how lucky he was.

"It’s not your fault, I’ll educate him well."

Ye Yanting seemed to find everyone’s criticism meaningless, took a cigarette outside without saying a word.

"This child." Ren Zhen sighed, "Nana, Yanting just hasn’t grown up; he’s got a childish temper. Bear with him."

"It’s alright, I like him; as long as he doesn’t find another woman, I can tolerate anything." Tan Nana said magnanimously, then turned to Gu Wanqin: "Sister Wanqin, I really envy you; big brother must treat you well. Seeing him shows he’s a thoughtful person. At least big brother doesn’t smoke, I really struggle with Yanting’s smoking—it’s hard to communicate this to him, and I dislike the smell of smoke, but more importantly, smoking is bad for his health!"

Gu Wanqin was suddenly brought up by Tan Nana, smiling awkwardly, she lowered her head: "Ye Qiu is very good to me, but as long as you and Yanting love each other, you can overcome any difficulties."

"Sister Wanqin is right. If Yanting changes his temper and habits, I’d worry more, fearing he’d be tempted by outside vixens. Sister Wanqin, you don’t know how shameless those women are out there, knowing someone’s got a partner yet still cling. Some women even have multiple affairs. Sister Wanqin, you must always be vigilant even if big brother pampers you. There are so many tricks those women pull!"

Gu Wanqin knew Tan Nana was just speaking casually, but she accidentally took it personally. Wasn’t she just one of those shameless women Tan Nana mentioned? Thinking about her and Yanting’s matters, Ye Qiu’s kindness to her, and the way she felt jealous when Nana was brought as Yanting’s girlfriend, she felt unbearably ashamed.

Ye Yanting had sneaked back in without anyone noticing, he angrily glared at Tan Nana: "What nonsense are you babbling about with all this passive-aggressive talk?"

Tan Nana felt wronged: "What did I say just now? Sister Wanqin, do you think what I said was right?"

Gu Wanqin stiffly nodded: "Yes, you’re not wrong."

"Auntie, what do you think?"

Ren Zhen also agreed: "Those young girls outside are indeed very scheming; you two brothers should keep clean and reassure your girlfriends."

Tan Nana smugly looked at Ye Yanting: "See, I didn’t say anything wrong, why do you always shout at me?"

Ye Qiu noticed the odd atmosphere and admired Tan Nana’s ability to stir things up, but he couldn’t find fault in her. No matter from her own or any upright girlfriend or wife’s perspective, her worries and words were not wrong. The problem lay with Ye Yanting and Gu Wanqin; their guilty conscience showed through their shameful anger.

Ye Qiu, to prevent Ye Yanting from flaring up again, and not give Tan Nana more reasons to act out, patted Ye Yanting’s shoulder: "We should, as men, give women a sense of security. Treat Nana well; she’s anxious because she likes you."

Tan Nana felt mixed emotions, all men, and still brothers, yet the difference was so stark. Thinking about Ye Qiu’s fate, she truly felt a bit regretful.