Chapter 1531 - 1520: Avenging My Sister

Chapter 1531: Chapter 1520: Avenging My Sister

That’s right, because Ye Qiu’s fame is growing, and her lawsuit with Li Zhihua is becoming widely known, the Li family is in a panic again, fearing that Li Zhihua will be crushed by this.

Under the urging of the Li family, Zhan Hui hurried back to the country. Upon learning what his other daughter had done, he was silent for a moment.

He hadn’t expected his frail ex-wife to raise their younger daughter to be so accomplished and even to inherit his artistic talent like her older sister. He didn’t know whether to feel proud or worried.

He has always felt guilty about his elder daughter’s death, but the fact is already done, and probing further is useless. He still has to live; should he give up his current wife and son for a dead daughter?

To avoid this reality, he moved abroad with his wife and son, but unexpectedly, the younger daughter still harbors resentment and begins to retaliate against Li Zhihua.

Zhan Hui is amazed by the younger daughter’s talent and alarmed by her cunning. Such a young child to have such depth; how did Ye Jing educate her?

However, Zhan Hui didn’t think about whether his actions were those of a father. Knowing who the culprit was, yet hastily closing the case without pursuing responsibility? Claiming he doesn’t want to disrupt current life, was Zhan Yao harmed by your wife and son? No, it was just a relative from the wife’s side. You let your wife cry and forsake seeking justice for your daughter. You call Ye Qiu cunning, but aren’t you cold-blooded yourself?

If your wife and son truly loved and cared for you, why would they leave you because of your pursuit of responsibility? Isn’t it your selfishness, unwilling to let go of the Li family wealth and current peace, but willing to let your biological daughter suffer injustice?

Ye Qiu’s actions are not wrong; what’s wrong is how outrageous your errors are. And that day, if it weren’t for you asking Zhan Yao not to pursue Li Zhihua, if you hadn’t wrongly blamed her, how could Zhan Yao return to school distressed, leading others to mistakenly believe she committed suicide under pressure?

If Li Zhihua is the murderer of Zhan Yao, then Zhan Hui is an accomplice, wholly unfit to be a father.

After finishing Actress Zhang’s styling, Ye Qiu returned to school. Her welcome upon arrival was unprecedented. Actress Zhang’s three decades in the film industry have made her a household name, recently landing on several trending lists. Who doesn’t know her coronation in that gown?

Consequently, not only the fashion design department but other departments also sought to encounter Ye Qiu, especially the drama department, as about half of them intend to enter the entertainment circle, where red-carpet opportunities arise, and ties with Ye Qiu might yield a chance to wear her designs and perhaps trend like Actress Zhang!

However, having become Jian Lifan’s apprentice, Ye Qiu’s schedule is tight; she no longer stays on campus, arrives just in time for classes, and leaves immediately after. Even Yu You hardly gets a chance to speak with her.

"She’s really bigshot now." Xia Meng said sourly, "Is she really so busy? She barely responded to my questions, I’m still her roommate!"

Yu You eyed Xia Meng with surprise; previously, Yu You had noticed Xia Meng’s tendency to flatter those of higher stature and harbor a bit of jealousy, though she thought most people were similar and didn’t pay much attention.

But hearing Xia Meng’s complaints and grievances about Ye Qiu again, Yu You felt increasingly awkward. Why does Xia Meng think others should always listen to her? And everyone knows Ye Qiu is busy; your questions aren’t difficult and could be answered by any teacher, why nag her?

Watching Xia Meng’s persistent sulking, Yu You suddenly felt an annoyance, realizing they were not of the same kind. Subsequently, Yu You consciously began to distance herself from Xia Meng, which angered Xia Meng, who then privately badmouthed Yu You as having no talent, yet being high and mighty.

Thus, Yu You and Xia Meng completely broke off, and at the start of their sophomore year applied to switch to another dorm, where it was quiet for studying, without Xia Meng’s chatter, nor Li Si Yue’s sarcasm, bringing Yu You much peace.

Following his return, Zhan Hui went to find Ye Qiu at his wife’s insistence but deliberately avoided meeting, always claiming busyness. However, what he didn’t expect was Zhan Hui went to find Ye Jing.

Ye Jing was in poor health, requiring monthly therapy, and Zhan Hui waited there to intercept her. When Ye Qiu learned of this, she was furious.

Back then, Zhan Hui and Ye Jing’s divorce wasn’t amicable; Zhan Hui had an affair with someone wealthy and arrogant, demanding Ye Jing step aside. If Ye Jing refused, Zhan Hui threatened legal action, knowing Ye Jing’s health was poor and income was low, likelier to lose custody. At that time, Ye Qiu was also unwell; how could Ye Jing give her children to the uncaring Zhan Hui and his new love?

Under their pressure, Ye Jing took a meager savings and a dilapidated house in the divorce. To ease Mom’s burden, Zhan Yao voluntarily went with Dad, hoping someday when both children were grown, they could live together. Unexpectedly, Zhan Yao met with such tragedy.

Ye Jing intensely resents Zhan Hui, knowing her own limitations, hence immediately called Ye Qiu.

"Mom, are you alright?" Ye Qiu urgently asked Ye Jing, directly ignoring Zhan Hui.

"I’m fine, have some water first," Ye Jing smiled at her daughter, now feeling confident. She suddenly realized her younger daughter has become the backbone of the family, even relying on her, feeling both happy and bittersweet.

Seeing Ye Qiu comforting Ye Jing constantly, while barely glancing at him, Zhan Hui felt discomfort.

Yet years living among the elite, especially in the Li family, had refined his outward expressions, even managing a benevolent smile.

"Ye Qiu, I’m your father, do you still recognize me?"

"I don’t recognize you, ma’am." Ye Qiu retorted indifferently, catching Zhan Hui off guard with her unrestrained response.

Ye Jing nearly burst into laughter; this man, having shown off in front of her moments ago, is nothing before her daughter. Does he truly believe everything is in his control, that a daughter will inevitably acknowledge him? Then all these years, what has she been enduring for?