Ye Qiu ignored the chatter of his family, focusing on his studies. He was about to become a senior in high school, and doing well in exams to leave this home was his first step of rebellion.

"Brother, where are you going?" The next day, when Ye Qiu was about to go out, he was stopped by Ye Qing.

"Library." He lowered his head to change shoes, not looking at her.

"Then wait, I’ll go too."

Ye Qiu paused in his action of changing shoes. He had tried to avoid her, but still couldn’t escape?

"What are you going for?"

Ye Qing answered matter-of-factly, "Can’t I go if you’re going to study? I have papers to write."

"Help your sister fill her water bottle, remember to add some red dates, longan, and brown sugar," Han Hui instructed Ye Qiu while doing chores, "Remember to come back early."

What else could Ye Qiu do but follow their instructions? Before leaving, as always, he carried all of Ye Qing’s things.

He thought Ye Qing would settle down a bit at the library, but reality was the opposite of what he imagined.

"The cup is out of water, go get me some." Just as Ye Qiu was pondering a big problem, Ye Qing ordered.

"Can’t you go by yourself? I’m doing problems while you’re playing on your phone." Ye Qiu said without looking up.

"Oh, are you complaining about me?" Ye Qing chuckled and then tapped his head, "Other people’s brothers are obedient and well-behaved; why are you different? Such a difficult personality? How will you get a girlfriend in the future? But don’t worry, I’ll help you then."

Talking about this wouldn’t be good, and mentioning it filled Ye Qiu’s eyes with anger. Who was it in his past life that made him single all this time? He actually had girlfriends, but after bringing them home, how did she act?

Not only did she target them, openly and secretly, she often put on a big sister-in-law act in front of them, and his income was spent by her. Which girl could tolerate that?

What Ye Qing wanted was not a sister-in-law who truly loved her brother, but someone who could give for her like a servant, just like her brother. She was accustomed to being high and mighty in this family, not allowing any other woman to take her place as the lady of the house, even if she was married off.

"My affairs I’ll decide on my own," Ye Qiu said earnestly, looking at her.

But Ye Qing didn’t take it to heart, still smiling happily and dismissively saying, "Alright, I know you have plans. Now, can you go get me water? If you don’t, I’ll tell Dad and Mom."

Ye Qiu took a deep breath, having to temporarily put down his homework. But after pouring the water and coming back, he was sent to find a book she wanted; in just one afternoon, if she wasn’t asking for this, she was asking for that, Ye Qiu barely learned anything. He swore, in the future, if she went out, he wouldn’t; if she stayed home, he’d find a place with no people to be.

"Tomorrow is your grandma’s birthday, let’s go early, prepare well, and don’t stay up too late." After dinner, Ye Peilin said this to the siblings.

"Oh no, I forgot to prepare a birthday gift for Grandma." Ye Qing said, looking distressed.

Ye Peilin laughed, "As long as you’re there yourself, your grandma will definitely be happy, better than any birthday gift."

"I know Grandma likes us grandchildren, but we should show some thought. How about this, today my brother and I will make a birthday cake by hand, healthier than those outside." Ye Qing enthusiastically suggested.

"You made it yourself, even if it doesn’t taste good, your grandma will eat it." Han Hui laughed, although she didn’t get along well with her mother-in-law due to customs when she married, the tension reduced after her daughter was born.

The reason, as her husband mentioned, was that her mother-in-law, surnamed Li, originally named Li Zhaodi, was born in a traditional family. She lived poorly before her brother was born and paid everything for him afterward. So when she married, she vowed never to neglect her daughter, intending to double her affection for her.

However, the mother-in-law didn’t have a daughter, having only two sons, until Qingqing was born, finally fulfilling her dream. Thus, although the Ye Family had two grandsons, the most cherished was the only granddaughter, Ye Qing.

The family didn’t see anything wrong with this, believing girls should be more cherished. Furthermore, the daughter’s favor brought them a reputation, saying Ye Family’s people didn’t have the old, male-preference mindset like other elders.

Hearing her mother saying even if it wasn’t well made, Grandma would like it, Ye Qing was both proud and enthusiastic, quickly instructing Ye Qiu, "Brother, quickly beat the eggs, remember to separate the whites from the yolks, and the basin mustn’t have a drop of water or oil."

Ye Qiu was speechless inside, yet to start doing it and was already being ordered. In the end, who was making it? And he was sure, even if he made the cake in the end, the credit would only go to his sister Ye Qing.

Ye Qiu was right, Ye Qing couldn’t make a cake at all, just ordered Ye Qiu following online tutorials, and at most she’d take it out of the oven.

"Did you make this?" Ye Peilin and Han Hui’s eyes sparkled with surprise.

"I made two, you should taste them, Mom and Dad, see how they are?" Ye Qing cut two pieces, nervously placing them in two plates.

"Hmm..." The couple made sounds of enjoyment, "Better than the bakery’s."

Ye Qing couldn’t contain her joy, "Really? Mom and Dad, you’re not tricking me, are you?"

"Really not tricking you, didn’t expect our daughter to have such talent." Ye Peilin said, touching Ye Qing’s head appreciatively.

Han Hui also smiled in agreement, but her smile paused where Ye Qiu stood expressionless, "Of course, there’s also Qiu’er’s contribution in this, they’re both amazing."

Ye Qing affectionately held Ye Qiu’s shoulder, "Yes, if it weren’t for my brother helping me, it wouldn’t be this good. Seems like it’ll please Grandma in celebrating her birthday tomorrow."

Ye Qiu’s face showed no expression, but inside he was chuckling darkly. He had used his Level 9 Chef God’s Light skill to make it; if it wasn’t delicious, it would be a surprise.

Of course, the steps Ye Qing downloaded online were correct, but following them would be merely decent. Yet knowing Ye Qing well, if left to her alone, she’d likely give up just at beating the egg whites.

She commanded easily yet didn’t know how tiring whipping egg whites without an electric mixer was, she only saw him doing it swiftly without knowing how much effort he exerted.

He was just waiting; when he no longer stayed in this family, what tricks could Ye Qing pull to please, but with the family’s affection for her, even if she brought just a small bun, they’d still be delighted.