yasinovel Chapter 1158 - 1147: When the Daughter Is the Supporting Character and the Younger Sister Is the Protagonist
Chapter 1158 - 1147: When the Daughter Is the Supporting Character and the Younger Sister Is the Protagonist
"Little sister, I don’t really know what to get you for your birthday. I have a few houses in some great locations; why don’t you pick one?" Ye Qiu offered, generously letting Ye Yun choose from her valuable properties.
However, Ye Yun misunderstood her intent, and her heart skipped a beat. What does my elder sister mean by this? Is she suggesting that now I’m an adult, I should move out? Is she wary of me?
Ye Yun felt both angry and excited. Angry because she had no intention of fighting for the group, yet her sister treated her this way; excited because she felt she had finally grown up, proving herself strong enough to be a threat to her sister.
"Elder sister, isn’t it too precious?" she politely declined.
"It’s just a house, not that precious." Over the years, because Mei Chunli had been so attentive and considerate to both her and Xiao Shu, she had let down her guard with family and didn’t particularly watch out for Ye Yun’s intentions.
Or maybe it was because the reborn Ye Yun had hidden her emotions very well, never leaving any cracks.
"Your elder sister has plenty of assets, just take it if she’s giving it to you." Ye Changfeng chuckled, "Since your elder sister’s giving you a house, I’ll give you a car. You’re eighteen now, you can get your driving license and drive by yourself. I’ve ordered two cars from abroad; later, you can go to the garage and see if you like them."
Seeing her father’s casual expression, Ye Yun felt a pang. Both are daughters of the same father, but just because we have different mothers, is the gap really this big?
She had heard that her elder sister received shares of the group on her eighteenth birthday, while she’s only getting two cars, which means nothing compared to the group.
It’s true that you can’t rely on anyone but yourself. She was determined to astound everyone and receive all the praise; she must surpass her sister to prove to everyone that she is not inferior.
"Mom, how have these past few years been? Has Dad treated you well?" After dinner, Mei Chunli went to her daughter’s room to chat.
Seeing her daughter look at her with concern, her expression softened: "Your dad treats me very well, you don’t have to worry about me. It’s you I worry about. Have you decided on which school and major?"
"I’ve decided, I’m going to study finance at A University," Ye Yun declared with determination.
But Mei Chunli looked worried: "Finance? Why that major? Haven’t you always been learning the violin? Why not go to the arts department?"
"Mom," Ye Yun replied with dissatisfaction, "I’m the second young lady of the Ye Family. Shouldn’t I use such good resources and connections? Do you expect me to become just a little musician?"
"What’s wrong with that? Artists receive a lot of respect these days."
"I don’t want that. I clearly have the potential to be a successful entrepreneur. I love doing business, and my dream is to run my own business empire," Ye Yun said with great ambition.
"But..." Mei Chunli hesitated.
"Oh, Mom, I know what you’re going to say. You’re just afraid that elder sister will get suspicious, right? I’m honest and upright. She’s already in control of the entire group; why would she fear me? It’s not like I’m trying to take anything away from her," Ye Yun said angrily, "You’re always afraid of one thing or another. By considering everyone, aren’t you afraid of hurting my feelings?"
"That’s not what I mean." Mei Chunli was anxious to see her daughter upset, "You’re my biological daughter; how could I not want what’s best for you? It’s precisely because I fear you’ll get hurt that I don’t want you facing off against your elder sister."
"Doing my own business doesn’t mean I’m opposing her! Besides, isn’t Dad here too? Today, Dad doesn’t ignore you and me like he used to. I believe if elder sister targets me without reason, Dad will definitely protect us."
Seeing her mother still not speak, Ye Yun continued, "Mom, creating my own career is my dream. Do you really want to personally destroy my dream so that I achieve nothing in life and become a laughingstock? Would you be able to bear that?"
"How can I bear you being mocked by others? But I’m still afraid," Mei Chunli said with a troubled face, unable to bear to see her daughter hurt and quietly blaming herself for being useless, "It’s all because of my background; I can’t provide you with any help."
"Mom, of course, you can help me," Ye Yun’s eyes brightened, "Your good relationship with Dad is the biggest help to me. I intend to use Dad’s network in the future. If elder sister refuses or is suspicious, Dad, with you on his mind, will definitely protect us."
"Will this really work?" Mei Chunli hesitated.
"Why wouldn’t it work?" Ye Yun gently persuaded, "In the past, Dad was polite to you, but now he sincerely considers you? Even extends his care to me? As long as Dad loves you a little more, others won’t look down on us. I’m not asking you to do anything wrong. Isn’t loving Dad a fact? Dad has already felt your love; next, it’s time for Dad to love you."
Mei Chunli blushed: "We’re at such an age, what love are you talking about? Besides, we’ve been married for eighteen years. Everything has become a habit. Your dad doesn’t have that kind of heart anymore."
"How could he not?" Ye Yun retorted, "Everyone longs for love. Nowadays, Dad depends on you, Mom. If you two go on a trip, or if you feign illness once, would Dad not be worried for you? At that time, he will surely recognize his true feelings."
To be honest, Mei Chunli was a bit swayed. She had loved her husband for so many years, genuinely couldn’t help but feel jealousy. Whether inside this family or outside, everywhere carried the shadow of his first wife, with everyone constantly lauding how beautiful, smart, and capable Ye Qiu’s mother was.
She knew she couldn’t compare, but the woman had been dead for so many years, and now she was the man’s wife. Could he really only feel gratitude towards her, without any love?
She dared not compare herself with the stepdaughter’s mother, but she was equally unwilling to accept it. The husband’s recent years of dependence and liking had given her courage. She hoped that in the future, it would be her who lies in the same grave as her husband. She hoped that when she stepped out, others would respectfully call her Mrs. Ye and that her daughter would no longer suffer like she does now.
Having swallowed indignities for years with her daughter, she only wished for a little love or indulgence. Could she have that?
Not wanting to personally stifle her daughter’s dreams, just this once, she would fool her husband this once. If her husband truly loves her, she’d have no regrets, even in death.
If her husband truly doesn’t care for her, then henceforth, she would live quietly with her daughter, never harboring any more illusions.