Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life

Chapter 1052 - 1041: The Unkind Stepmother

"You go and put Xiao Xu to bed, I’ll just organize my stuff," Ye Qiu pushed him to the guest bedroom.

Fang Bingwen nodded, "Okay, you have more clothes. I already moved mine to Xiao Xu’s room yesterday. Feel free to use the closet in our room."

Even though he didn’t love her, he was always this considerate; it was no wonder the previous self fell for him completely.

Fang Bingwen cooked dinner, saying that Ye Qiu wasn’t accustomed to doing household chores. He promised to cook whenever he was home. If he wasn’t, he suggested she should either eat at the school or order takeout. He also mentioned that Fang Xu’s school provided meals thrice a day, so she needn’t worry. He even said she could explore the school if she felt bored.

He spoke endlessly, yet it was not irritating at all. Maybe that was his charm!

Sometimes Ye Qiu wondered how his ex-wife could have left him when he was such a good person. As an associate professor, Fang Bingwen’s salary wasn’t low. Was it really possible that his earnings and his love couldn’t satisfy that woman?

She suddenly felt she might be silly, and so was Fang Bingwen. His ex-wife, whether leaving him or returning to him, it was only for money. Yet, he was willing, possibly that’s the helplessness that comes with the word "emotion."

In the morning, Ye Qiu groggily opened her eyes; Fang Bingwen was already up for quite a while.

He said gently, "You continue to sleep. I’ll take Xiao Xu to school and then head to work. I’ll probably return in the evening. I’ve made breakfast and you’ll have to sort out lunch yourself."

Ye Qiu chuckled softly, her voice raspy, "Husband, you’re so good."

Once they both left, she didn’t continue lying in bed. She got up and ate the breakfast Fang Bingwen had made.

Honestly, although Fang Bingwen had been divorced for two years and had been taking care of himself and Xiao Xu, his cooking skills certainly weren’t great. At best, it wasn’t hard to eat.

The porridge was somewhat thick, the eggs were a bit burnt, and the buns must have been frozen and then steamed directly, making it difficult for Ye Qiu, accustomed to delicacies, to eat.

She merely sipped a few spoons of the porridge, ate a bite of the bun then didn’t continue. She threw everything into the trash and carefully took all the garbage out when she left.

She intentionally wanted to behave well around Fang Bingwen: firstly, to maintain her image, and secondly, to get him accustomed to her goodness and change, so he would feel even guiltier towards her, wouldn’t he?

After leaving Fang Bingwen’s house, she returned to her own villa and asked Mrs. Liu to cook a delicious meal which finally gave her some comfort.

"Eat more, why doesn’t Miss come back to live here after getting married? Isn’t it more comfortable here? You don’t even have anyone there to serve you, how will you eat supper later?" Mrs. Liu said with heartache.

Ye Qiu playfully smiled at her, "Not eating supper is great for losing weight."

"Nonsense, what weight are you losing? You’re not even fat. Come, here’s your favorite boiled beef, I added extra chili especially for you."

Ye Qiu finally understood why she had gained some weight, had dull skin and pimples; it was all because Mrs. Liu spoilt her too much.

But she also blamed herself for lacking self-discipline, preferring to eat spicy foods, loving icy foods after meals.

Her parents, along with Mrs. Liu, had worried about her health before, but every year her checkup showed no issues. She seemed to enjoy eating so everyone stopped bothering her, which led to her current free-form appearance.

"Where am I not fat, Mrs. Liu? I’ve decided, from today I’ll lose weight and cut supper."

Mrs. Liu frowned, cautiously asked, "Is it because your husband dislikes you?"

"No, it’s because I myself think I’m not worthy of Bingwen. He’s so handsome and cultured, and while I lack both looks and knowledge, what if I embarrass him in public later? Although I can’t commit to studying again, I can make myself prettier."

Mrs. Liu snorted lightly, "Still because of him."

"Oh come on, Mrs. Liu, don’t you also wish that I won’t be ridiculed outside? Plus, there are so many beautiful clothes, only the small sizes look good. If I can’t buy or wear them, how will I spend my money?" Ye Qiu pouted at Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu laughed finally at this reason, "This reason isn’t bad. Miss, you have a good point; if you don’t spend your money, who’s supposed to?"

"Mhmm, Mrs. Liu, you’re so good to me."

"Lady left, who else is there for me to be good to?" Mrs. Liu sighed and asked her again, "Did your husband ask you for anything?"

"Oh no. Mrs. Liu, you know Bingwen is someone who despises my money the most. I don’t dare spend much in front of him."

"Spending your own money, does it still require his consent?" Mrs. Liu got irritated again.

"Mrs. Liu, you know, that’s not what I meant. I was saying no need to worry about Bingwen tricking me, and if I’m tricked, it’s willingly," Ye Qiu snuggled against Mrs. Liu playfully.

Mrs. Liu patted her head, "You, oh you, when will you grow up? When can I stop worrying?"

"I don’t want to grow up; if I grow up, Mrs. Liu will see me as an adult and won’t love me like this."

"Not at all, Mrs. Liu will always be by Miss’s side."

Hearing these words, Ye Qiu in her arms almost cried. In the past life, Mrs. Liu didn’t accompany her for a lifetime.

If in the previous life she had been more attentive, perhaps she could’ve detected earlier the health issues, the early treatment might have prevented the early illness and departure.

"Mrs. Liu, my second brother recently invested in a hospital; anyway, we’re free today, let’s go for a checkup together!"

"You never liked your eldest sister and second brother, why think of going to your second brother’s hospital?"

"Ah, after all, they are my family. Previously, I was just a bit headstrong. Bingwen told me, no matter what, one shouldn’t fall out with family," Ye Qiu couldn’t think of a better excuse so she borrowed Fang Bingwen’s words.

Successfully improving Mrs. Liu’s impression of Fang Bingwen made her quite vexed.

"Looks like Fang Bingwen can teach you a few things, so Mrs. Liu can be somewhat assured."

"So let’s go to the hospital later, have a full body checkup, just to give my second brother some business."

Mrs. Liu tapped her nose, "Does your second brother need such little business? But for the harmony between you siblings, let’s make the trip!"

"Great, Mrs. Liu, I’ll help you wash dishes."

"Oh my little ancestor, spare me. Whenever you help, don’t you break several dishes?"

"This time I’ll be careful."

"Then help me next time!"

"Oh, Mrs. Liu..."