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Chapter 1155 - 1144: When the Daughter Is the Supporting Role and the Younger Sister Is the Female Lead
In the evening, when Ye Qiu came home from work, Mr. Ye mentioned a name: "A few days ago, the Zhang couple came to see me. Their child seems to be called Beichen, young, but already clever and polite."
Upon hearing this name, Ye Yun paused, then turned to look at her oblivious little niece. The niece was luckier than her, meeting a good man. Zhang Beichen was outstanding from a young age, and as he grew, he smoothly took over the Zhang Group. Even from a high position, he remained virtuous, and the marriage between the two families became a celebrated story back then.
Unlike her, who ended up with a scumbag who cheated and acted like it was justified.
Ye Qiu, of course, understood what her father meant, but he didn’t plan to settle his daughter’s lifelong matters so early. His daughter’s life should be her own choice, not arranged by the family for marriage alliances.
"Dad, the old ways don’t work now. If the two kids are fated, they can be together. If not, so be it. They’re still young. Who knows what will happen in the future?"
With her saying this, Ye Changfeng didn’t insist anymore, as indeed, the kids were still young, and it was too early to talk about these things.
Ye Yun ate in silence, thinking how could there not be fate? Her little niece was solely focused on Zhang Beichen, and he never flirted around. They had sparks since high school, officially dated in college, got engaged, and married without a hitch.
She sneered slightly, still envying her niece’s good life. Born with such a big company to inherit, her mother managed the assets when she was young, and when she grew up, her husband took over, never requiring her to exert any effort.
But envy is envy. Ye Yun didn’t agree with this lifestyle. If she handed everything over to others, what was the point of all her education? Besides, marriage nowadays is unstable. Even if Zhang Beichen loves you now, who can guarantee a man won’t change his heart in a lifetime?
Ye Yun thought, if she had a business, she would definitely manage it herself, she wouldn’t trust anyone else.
"Xiao Yun, your teacher called me today and said you’ve been much more diligent in your studies, and your exam scores have improved. Didn’t I tell you to hold back?" After dinner, Mei Chunli entered her daughter’s room, seeing her buried in her studies, worrying as she furrowed her brows.
Ye Yun was filled with rage upon hearing this. What, wasn’t she allowed to excel?
But after all, it was her mom, so she patiently explained, "Mom, isn’t it good that I have good grades? Dad will be happy too."
"But our family doesn’t need you to have good grades." Mei Chunli’s brows furrowed deeper.
"Why? Other parents want their kids to excel, why do you want me to do worse?" Ye Yun’s voice rose. She was indignant, why did they always want to raise her to be worthless?
"Having your big sister is enough for the family. In the future, there’s also Xiao Shu. Isn’t it enough for you to just play happily?"
"No, I like studying. I envy big sister. I want to be as excellent as her."
"Nonsense!" Mei Chunli was so angry she slapped her daughter, then started regretting it immediately, tears falling nonstop, "Xiao Yun, I’m sorry, Mom didn’t mean to treat you this way, but this is the best for you. Will you please listen?"
"I won’t listen." Ye Yun, harboring resentment, turned away from her mother. Her inner goal wouldn’t change.
"You’re... you’re trying to infuriate me to death." Mei Chunli cried even harder, "You’re too young to understand. Everything in this family belongs to your big sister. She’s your father’s only heir. Do you want to provoke her jealousy and end up with nothing?"
"I never wanted to compete with big sister. Mom, why would you think that?" Ye Yun felt a headache from anger. She knew from the start she couldn’t compete with big sister, so she never thought of competing.
But she had a string taut in her heart. She believed in herself, but did her big sister believe in her mom? Had Mom sensed something all along, which was why she didn’t dare let her excel?
Thinking this, Ye Yun felt bitter. Both were Dad’s daughters, so it was one thing not to inherit the company, but why was it so hard to just excel?
She knew her mom, being a caregiver, was scorned after becoming the Ye Group’s board member’s wife, but it wasn’t Mom’s wishful thinking that caused it. Why did people still look down on her? Why did big sister doubt her?
If big sister was confident in her skill, what was there to worry about a child like her? What was the point of fearing a little kid?
Oh well, Ye Yun, feeling defeated, lowered her head. Who made her in such a position? Big sister’s wariness was normal. She might as well hide her abilities a bit, since big sister had been quite good to her in her past life, and Xiao Shu always had her in mind when she had anything. She’d better keep a low profile to reassure them.
But as an adult, she wasn’t pleased, so she said to Mei Chunli, "Mom, I understand your point. Don’t worry, I’ll be more careful in the future. But you don’t have to be so afraid of Dad and big sister. No matter how you entered the family, you’re now the legitimate Mrs. Ye, aren’t you? If you can’t hold your head high and exude confidence, how will others not ridicule me?"
Mei Chunli felt a pang in her heart and quickly asked, "Did those rich girls bully you again?"
"So what if they did? Who would stand up for me?" Ye Yun said impatiently.
Mei Chunli cried again, "It’s my fault as a mom, being incompetent and dragging you down."
"You can change all this."
"How to change? It’s a miracle given my background that I got into this family."
"But Mom, don’t you genuinely love Dad? Otherwise, with your personality, you wouldn’t have been with him from the start, nor would you have endured others’ suspicion without complaints."
After hearing her daughter say this, Mei Chunli’s face reddened, "Though your dad is nearly twenty years older than me, I felt moved when I first saw him. It’s true I love your dad, but he has always loved your big sister’s mom."
As she spoke, her eyes dimmed again, yet there was no hint of resentment.
"Since you love Dad so much, don’t bottle it up. Sometimes you should express your thoughts. If you don’t say anything, how will Dad know? How can he be good to you, to me?"
"We’re at this age, what’s there to say?" Mei Chunli’s face showed awkwardness, but in her heart, a nerve was touched.
"Why can’t you say it? Dad isn’t completely heartless. Hasn’t he treated you much better these past two years? He’s been moved by your sincerity. If you can express your feelings, he might start to love you." Ye Yun pleaded earnestly.
"Would that really work?" Mei Chunli’s expression was worried. Though she’d married into love at her age, she hoped the one she loved would love her back.
"Of course, it would work." Ye Yun nodded affirmatively.