Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 822 - 811: The Honest Man Who Was Used

That’s right, Shen Xiu did it on purpose. She wanted outsiders to see how stingy Ye Qiu was with her, so she deliberately didn’t make dinner.

But she didn’t realize that by doing so, people’s impression of her was extremely poor. Even if there are conflicts between husband and wife, they shouldn’t explode in front of outsiders, right? And if you didn’t want to cook, you should’ve mentioned it on the phone earlier. Waiting until they arrive to show a sulky face, isn’t that embarrassing for them and the professor?

The students looked at Ye Qiu and indeed saw his face slightly darken, seeming quite embarrassed. He sighed helplessly, "I didn’t think it through. I should have told you in advance. Please come in, I’ll get started on cooking. Don’t underestimate me; I’m not only good at experiments; I’m not bad at cooking either."

His self-deprecating joke eased the tension somewhat, and Li Hao took the lead in entering the house.

Seeing Shen Huan watching TV on the sofa, Li Hao quickly took the snacks he was carrying and handed them over with a smile, "I heard about you from your dad, are you Xiao Huan? Call me Uncle Li, and I’ll give you all these delicious snacks, okay?"

Everyone knew that when the atmosphere among adults was tense, children were the best tool to ease that tension, so the students began to tease him too.

Unexpectedly, Shen Huan suddenly blew up, throwing the remote control in his hand, "He’s not my dad. My dad is much more capable than him. I don’t care for your things!"

After speaking, he slapped Li Hao’s hand holding the snacks, glared angrily at Ye Qiu, and then stomped off to his room, slamming the door heavily.

Everyone was stunned by his series of actions. Was this really the intelligent and sensible stepson the professor talked about? He was more like a bratty kid, and after being married for so long, he still hasn’t changed how he addresses him?

Actually, whether he changes how he addresses him doesn’t really matter, but if you’re eating and drinking what your stepfather provides and living in his house, shouldn’t you show some gratitude? His gaze just now was not merely one of dislike. Where did a six-year-old get such hatred?

Moreover, when the professor came in, it seems he didn’t even greet him. Even if he didn’t call him dad, could he at least call him uncle?

It’s often said that children are the best reflection of adults. The professor hasn’t returned home much since he got married, so his education must be entirely handled by his mom. Is this how she educates her children?

The stepson dislikes the stepfather so much; the mom must not have spoken well of the professor in front of him. Daring to treat the professor like this in front of so many people shows how outrageous she usually behaves.

Everyone couldn’t help but feel unfair to the professor. He’s such a good person, how could he marry such a woman?

It’s not that they looked down on women who remarry and bring children; it’s that they felt the professor loved his wife and stepson so much, yet they gave nothing in return. How can they act so boldly?

The mother and son publicly embarrass the professor. He never rests at the research institute, and when he comes home, he still has to cook. It’s like he married an ancestor, not a wife! No wonder he always looks troubled after phone calls; the wife probably never says anything nice on the phone.

"What’s the matter with you? Don’t you know how tough my life is? You bring so many people home with just a phone call? Have you considered how I feel?" Shen Xiu’s angry voice came from the kitchen.

"Keep your voice down; it’s not good for the students to hear." Ye Qiu pleaded quietly, "It’s my fault today. How about I don’t bring people home anymore? I’ll cook, and you can just rest, but why is the fridge empty?"

"You only know how to say sorry. Do you know how much money I have left? What kind of groceries can I buy? Only vegetables and tofu. Let your students see how you usually treat me."

Ye Qiu sighed, seemingly wanting to say something but said nothing in the end.

"What, are you speechless? Speak up, you can’t even fart when hit with a stick. What’s the use of marrying you? You leave me only a thousand for monthly expenses; what can I do with that?"

"Didn’t I say some students urgently need money for tuition and living expenses? They’re more financially challenged than us."

"Who is more challenged than us? Our family is about to become impoverished thanks to your donations."

"It’s not as serious as you say." Ye Qiu said helplessly, "Xiao Xiu, didn’t you agree at first to sponsor underprivileged students? Now you suddenly want to stop; what’s that supposed to mean? It would waste many students’ talents."

"Can I regret it now? What do their talents have to do with me?"

Shen Xiu vented, but the students who overheard felt upset and even angry. What’s wrong with the professor? How could she criticize him like that?

And what’s wrong with the professor doing good deeds? It’s a traditional virtue, especially since one of the doctoral students had reached this point thanks to Ye Qiu’s support and felt deeply touched. Without the professor’s initial support, he wouldn’t be where he is today. He has always upheld the professor’s virtues to give back to society.

Only by following the professor’s ideas can society become better, right? The wife agreed back then, why is she now opposing it? Isn’t this giving hope to the students only to crush their dreams?

Li Hao didn’t focus on sponsoring poor students. After all, donations are your own money, donating more means compromising your living standards, so Shen Xiu’s grievances are understandable.

But Ye Qiu had mentioned this before getting married. As an adult, you should have considered it. Now suddenly going back on her word doesn’t this make Ye Qiu untrustworthy?

And what’s the point of complaining in front of everyone? Does she want them to see her grievances? Does she want them to convince Ye Qiu? How is this mature behavior?

What bothers him most is not seeing any love for Ye Qiu in her words and actions, not even teaching the child to respect Ye Qiu. According to the dean, she even refused a job introduction. If she’s dissatisfied with the money, why doesn’t she earn it herself?

Li Hao shook his head inside. It seems his good friend blinded by romantic ideals this time. Marrying such a woman, he might be better off single, at least he wouldn’t have to endure this!

While cooking, Shen Xiu kept cursing, and Ye Qiu remained silent, making it easy to imagine how they usually interacted.

The students couldn’t understand. The professor is so good-tempered, never scolding even when their experiments go wrong, only patiently pointing it out. How could the wife curse him?

"The meal is ready, though there aren’t many dishes, sorry." Ye Qiu busied himself alone, giving everyone an apologetic smile.

Seeing Shen Xiu didn’t even bother to set out a pair of chopsticks, everyone felt injustice for Ye Qiu once again.

And that bratty kid, the professor still had to ask him to come out to eat. How come he’s got such a temper?

The meal hadn’t even started, but everyone felt full of grievances on behalf of Ye Qiu.