Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1637 - 1626: The Villain’s Foster Mother

Ye Qiu walked out of the room. It was a two-bedroom house, not very big, but more than enough for her and her daughter. The house was very clean, with not much decoration, especially in the dining room where the portrait of her late husband, Yuanan, was still displayed, giving it a somewhat chilling feel.

The original self had a somewhat obsessive remembrance of her late husband. Despite having passed away so many years ago, she still couldn’t let go, even requiring her adopted daughter to greet his portrait every morning before going to school.

Ye Qiu thought that if any changes were to be made, putting away the portrait would be the first step.

"Sorry, but this is for my daughter." After putting away the portrait, she felt something was missing, so she went out for a walk, finally bringing back some warm paintings and a few potted plants. With just a few small changes, the whole place instantly felt cozier.

When Ye Chuqing nervously returned home, she immediately noticed the significant changes. She stared at everything in the house in surprise and smelled the aroma of food, thinking she had opened the wrong door.

"After playing outside all day, you don’t even know how to help with anything, what are you standing there for? Peel this garlic." Ye Qiu’s sharp voice came from the kitchen door, making Ye Chuqing habitually shrink her neck.

"Oh." She blankly took the garlic and began peeling it, still somewhat disoriented.

Even though it was just the two of them, Ye Qiu had made a very rich selection of dishes today, all of which were Ye Chuqing’s favorites—steamed bass, spicy crab, garlic spare ribs, and more—smelling better than usual. Ye Chuqing felt her mouth watering.

"Mom, is today some special occasion? Why did you make so many dishes?" she asked cautiously.

"Just eat it, why do you talk so much?" Ye Qiu replied with the usual bad temper of her original self and then showed an awkward, regretful expression, "I’ll tell you after you’ve eaten."

These words made Ye Chuqing even more nervous, especially when her mother kept putting food on her plate, which she never did. If today’s meal wasn’t particularly fragrant, Ye Chuqing thought she wouldn’t be able to eat a bite.

However, as she ate, she didn’t have time to think more because the food was just too delicious. How did her mother’s cooking improve so much overnight? Although her mom’s cooking wasn’t bad before and comparable to restaurant chefs, today was unusually different.

Although she had questions, Ye Chuqing didn’t dare to ask more, knowing that even if she did, it would likely result in her mom scolding her.

After the silent meal, Ye Chuqing habitually started to clean the dishes, but this time Ye Qiu, who usually demanded she do housework, stopped her: "No need for you; I’ll do it."

Ye Chuqing was stunned again. She felt her mom was vastly different today. Were it not for her quirky character, she almost thought her mom had been possessed by someone else.

She couldn’t help but wonder what her mom was going to tell her later. Not knowing made her more and more anxious.

Finally, after Ye Qiu finished tidying the kitchen, she called the nervous Ye Chuqing to sit opposite her and began questioning, "You went to the film city again today, didn’t you?"

Ye Chuqing pursed her lips and lowered her head, then replied quietly, "Yes," waiting for a scolding.

Ye Qiu frowned and continued coldly, "Do you really like acting that much?"

"Yes."

Ye Chuqing took a deep breath, seemingly summoning her courage: "Mom, I really love acting. Will you support me? I promise I’ll earn lots of money to take care of you in the future."

Ye Qiu sneered, "Only a few actors become famous. Do you think I’d rely on you to make big money and support me?"

Ye Chuqing’s expression slowly turned into one of despair and grievance. She couldn’t understand why her mom never listened to her or respected her wishes.

"Are you planning to give up already? Is this your determination to enter the entertainment industry?"

What?

Ye Chuqing looked up in surprise and saw her stubborn mother show a helpless expression and let out a deep sigh: "It’s been two years now; every holiday you go to the film city as an extra. Do you think I’m unaware? You didn’t get cast again today, did you?"

"Mom, I’ve been working hard to improve my acting skills; I will succeed one day," Ye Chuqing said, clenching her fists.

But Ye Qiu hit her confidence again, "There are thousands like you in the film city, if not ten thousand. Why do you think you can stand out?"

"I..."

Ye Qiu interrupted her daughter’s explanation and continued, "Since you like it this much, start working hard from today. I saw on TV all those actresses are stunningly beautiful, and every flaw gets scrutinized. From now on, you won’t have to do housework at home."

Ye Chuqing almost thought she misheard. She looked at Ye Qiu incredulously.

But Ye Qiu rolled her eyes at her, "Don’t think this will make it easy for you. I see those stars are all talented. Even though it’s a bit late for you to start learning, if you’re determined to be an actress, then study doubly hard."

"Mom..." Ye Chuqing was choked up, not knowing what to say.

"I went out today to get some information. Since we’re close to the film city, there are plenty of classes nearby. But I don’t recommend you sign up for drama classes now; wait until after the college entrance exams and apply to a film academy for comprehensive training. Those small classes might lead you astray. However, singing and instrument classes, you can start learning."

"Mom, do you really not oppose it anymore?" Ye Chuqing asked Ye Qiu with red eyes.

Ye Qiu snorted, "You’re so persistent. I’m your mom; what can I do? But I’ve heard the entertainment industry is very dark. Just don’t come crying back to me if things go wrong."

"I won’t." Ye Chuqing wiped her eyes, "Mom, don’t worry, I’ll perform steadily and won’t get involved in any sordid matters."

"I hope you keep your word. Otherwise, if something happens to you, I wouldn’t know how to face your dad even in the afterlife."

Mentioning this, Ye Chuqing cautiously asked, "Mom, why did you put Dad’s portrait away?"

Ye Qiu gave her a look, "For someone who swears to be an actress, why are you speaking so timidly? Can’t you speak louder?"

Yet despite the chastising, she immediately explained, "I’m afraid your Dad would get angry seeing you enter the entertainment world. Let’s wait until you achieve something before putting him back."

For some reason, when Ye Chuqing heard her mom say ’put him back,’ she found it quite funny, but in front of her mom, she didn’t dare to really laugh.

But seriously, wasn’t today a dream? Why did her mom suddenly stop opposing her acting career? She was even treated this nicely, no longer asked to do chores, and encouraged to enroll in art classes. What made her mom change her mind so suddenly?