Chapter 1503 - 1492: The Cannon Fodder Big Brother in an Old-School Romance Novel

Chapter 1503: Chapter 1492: The Cannon Fodder Big Brother in an Old-School Romance Novel

The older Gu Wanqin got, the less passion she felt for Ye Yanting. As the intense love of their youth faded, she suddenly felt a bit tired.

She didn’t regret being with Ye Yanting; it was just that such deep affection was exhausting. The older she got, the more she craved a simple, peaceful life, like Ye Qiu and Tan Nana.

She liked that kind of gentle warmth and the constant mutual understanding. She once read in a book that no matter how sensational a love affair is, over time it turns into familial affection. On the contrary, this isn’t a bad thing; it’s the best conclusion.

But Ye Yanting thought differently. His heart was younger than hers. Even at such an old age, he would get jealous over unfounded things. At first, she found it sweet once or twice, but after a while, it became a bit draining.

However, after so many years together, she couldn’t bear to see him hurt, so she always played along. To others, they seemed very much in love, still seeking excitement like when they were young, and their children were happy, seeing them as role models of love.

But no one understood that it was a shackle for her, even a form of torment. Sometimes she couldn’t help but think, if she hadn’t betrayed Ye Qiu, maybe she and Ye Qiu wouldn’t have had a grand love story, but at least they would respect each other. That wouldn’t be so bad.

After expressing such thoughts once when she was younger in front of Ye Yanting, she never dared show any feelings again, because it was troublesome. Ye Yanting was like a child who needed coaxing, and he would even provoke you. If you didn’t get jealous, it would be even more troublesome.

Gu Wanqin passed away before Ye Yanting. Looking at his grief-stricken expression, she smiled faintly before she died. She couldn’t deny that though sometimes she felt weary, it was this man who let her experience a grand love.

But if there was a next life, she hoped for a simpler one. She couldn’t help but smile, feeling a bit greedy. Although Ye Yanting couldn’t compare to Ye Qiu, he was much better than most men. At least, he loved only her from beginning to end.

Name: Ye Qiu

Merit Points: 2,600,000

Skills Redeemed: Hacker God, Light of the God of Cooking Level 10, Level 8 Body Forging Technique, Ten Times of Luck Bonus (Four Remaining), Emperor System (Achievements: Skin like Jello, Flirtatious Eyes, Aroma, Voice Like a Pearl, Slender Legs), Poisonous Scripture, Soul Power Technique, Mystical Technique

"Task complete; do you wish to enter the next world?"

"Yes."

"When you get to school, take care of yourself and don’t act impulsively, alright?" A girl was chattering worriedly to Ye Qiu.

"Mom, I’ll take good care of myself; don’t worry," Ye Qiu comforted.

Ye Qiu’s mother from this world looked at her and said, "How can I not worry? Why would you choose this school out of all places?"

Ye Qiu’s eyes flickered. "I just want to fulfill the dream my sister couldn’t."

"Mom knows she can’t stop you, but remember, you are my only child now; don’t do anything foolish."

"I won’t."

Ye Qiu got into the car with her luggage, saying goodbye to her mother in this world. There was a reason her mom was so worried.

In this world, she was not an only child. Her former self had a sister, but after their parents divorced, her sister went with their father, and she went with their mother. They also took their parents’ last names, respectively.

Although separated since childhood, the sisters were very close. Her sister Zhan Yao was very smart from a young age, and after graduating high school, she entered the nationally renowned A University’s fashion design department. In her junior year, she promised Ye Qiu to design a dress for her graduation project, but an accident happened.

Zhan Yao was accused of plagiarism and ordered to return her scholarship funds from the past years. Though she wasn’t expelled, she received a severe warning.

In design, plagiarism is the worst accusation. It left Zhan Yao with no footing in the field, and at school, she was shunned.

Ye Qiu knew her sister was innocent. The plagiarist was someone else, who shifted the blame onto her. Ye Qiu’s original self knew it because Zhan Yao had mentioned the dress was designed for her, featuring her favorite peonies.

The accused design was of that same dress. The original Ye Qiu knew that the gift from her sister could not have been plagiarized; with Zhan Yao’s talent, she didn’t need to. During that time, Zhan Yao was in a bad state, but soon, encouraged by Ye Qiu, she decided to find evidence. Just when she told Ye Qiu she was close to finding it, Zhan Yao died. The school concluded she couldn’t bear the public pressure and therefore committed suicide.

But Ye Qiu knew Zhan Yao would never commit suicide. How could she have, if she was about to find the evidence? Besides, they had planned a trip together after Ye Qiu graduated high school, and Zhan Yao wouldn’t leave without a word.

The original Ye Qiu didn’t believe the result. She wanted to report it to the police, but their father, Zhan Hui, accepted the lie, apologized to the school for the trouble caused, and quickly cremated Zhan Yao’s body.

This made Ye Qiu even more suspicious of the truth behind her sister Zhan Yao’s death. She wanted to find her biological father, but Zhan Hui went abroad after the cremation and never returned.

The original Ye Qiu wasn’t in good health, and the emotional shock led her to leave this world. Her wish was to uncover the truth about Zhan Yao’s death and restore her honor.

Ye Qiu then took over her body, dedicated herself to getting accepted into A University, and joined the same fashion design department as Zhan Yao. Only there could she better investigate the truth.

This explains why her former self’s mother was so worried about Ye Qiu earlier, fearing she would do something reckless because of Zhan Yao’s death. It’s also why she said Ye Qiu was her only child now, because Zhan Yao had passed away.

Ye Jing worriedly feared her youngest daughter Ye Qiu would do something reckless but was also unwilling to let her eldest daughter die with a tarnished name. She didn’t believe her eldest daughter would commit suicide either, so while worrying about her youngest, she also hoped Ye Qiu could uncover the truth.

She saw herself as a useless mother, not very capable and in poor health. She knew that if she were gone, she would only be a burden to her youngest daughter, so she could only pray silently. But because of the changes in her youngest daughter over the past year, she finally agreed, hoping everything would go smoothly!