"Qingqing is here, come sit next to grandma." Li Zhaodi didn’t have a good life when she was young, but after getting married, things turned out quite well, especially since she has two sons. The eldest is a leader in a big company with status and position, and the youngest runs his own business, giving her money every year that most office workers can’t even dream of.

That’s why the Old Lady is living quite comfortably these days, and she’s very healthy and strong. Today is her seventieth birthday, and she’s surrounded by relatives and friends, but the first person her eyes find is Ye Qing.

Ye Qing is wearing a goose-yellow dress today, looking particularly adorable, which fits perfectly with the elderly’s aesthetics. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Oh, Qingqing is here, growing more graceful and beautiful. I wonder which lucky guy will marry you in the future."

"The Old Lady probably can’t bear to let such a beautiful granddaughter get married!"

Everyone jokingly teased her good-naturedly, their eyes filled with envy.

Li Zhaodi’s face was all smiles, affectionately holding Ye Qing’s hand: "I only have one granddaughter, how could I bear to have her married off? Besides, our Qingqing is a top student now. If she’s to marry, she should wait a few years and choose wisely."

"Rightly said."

"I truly envy you, Old Lady. Your children and grandchildren are all so promising, never needing you to worry."

"Not at all, each generation has its own happiness. I haven’t really managed them; they’ve all achieved this on their own," Li Zhaodi modestly smiled, but her expression carried a hint of pride, "especially my granddaughter. You all say there’s no shortage of food or drink in our family for her, so why should a girl try so hard?"

"That’s not right; nowadays, men and women are equal. We can’t have that bias anymore. Girls can have ambition too, just as much as boys. I see your granddaughter must be a true Dragon Phoenix among people."

Li Zhaodi laughed even more happily hearing this, patting Ye Qing’s hand: "I don’t wish for her to be overly ambitious, just happy and smooth all her life."

These were words of praise, some genuine, some driven by jealousy or disdain. Happy and smooth? This wish sounds small, but how many in this world truly live so well?

But with the Ye Family’s attitude towards cherishing their daughter, Ye Qing was indeed born into a nest of fortune. Just must be cautious not to let this favoritism misguide her mindset; one must face some setbacks because people outside the family are not as indulgent.

"Grandma!" Ye Qing said shyly, her rosy cheeks making her look even more radiant, "I made a birthday cake for you. Come and try."

"Why go to the trouble of making this? It’s so tiring; buying one would be fine." Grandma smiled dotingly, then opened the box, her face lighting up with surprise, "Oh, it seems quite nice."

"The flowers on top are hand-painted by me, the fruits cut by me too, though when making the cake, my brother did help."

"Hmm, it looks lovely. Grandma never expected you would know how to make a cake." She instinctively ignored Ye Qiu, who was long used to it.

"Cousin can make a cake? You must have done it!" Ye Qiu was joined by someone unexpectedly. This person was none other than his cousin Ye Zhe, who, like Ye Qiu, lived in Ye Qing’s shadow.

However, Ye Zhe was better off than Ye Qiu. No matter what, he was the only child in his family. Although his dad adored his cousin, his mom truly cared for him alone. If anyone understood Ye Qiu best in the family, it was undoubtedly his cousin Ye Zhe.

"How did you know?"

"Do I even need to think about it? Our cousin, who can’t even throw trash unless you do it for her, would she cook with her own hands?" Ye Zhe mocked, then sighed, "She’s lucky to be in our family. Other families prioritize boys over girls, pity us brothers."

Ye Qiu didn’t say anything. If you haven’t been in his shoes, perhaps even his cousin doesn’t know what kind of life he lives at home. But if he doesn’t care, then it doesn’t matter.

His parents raised him, he wouldn’t ignore them when they’re old, but he surely wouldn’t dedicate himself like in his past life, nor would he be unconditionally devoted to his sister according to their wishes.

Since they adore his sister so much, why not let her serve them later, though it’s uncertain who will serve whom? But it’s what they wish for, isn’t it?

"Hmm, this cake is really good!" Li Zhaodi took a bite of the cake first, thrilled beyond words, and quickly invited everyone, showing off Ye Qing, "You all should try it; I’ve eaten many sweets, but this is the first time it’s this good."

Others didn’t take it seriously, thinking it was just her boasting about her granddaughter, but with the cake right in front of them, they couldn’t refuse. They tried it with skepticism only to get hooked, all questioning if the Old Lady’s granddaughter truly made it?

If true, her being adored by the family wasn’t in vain; this skill could certainly make a restaurant a hit.

Finally, they knew why the Old Lady favored the granddaughter over the two grandsons. Because the granddaughter excelled, not only looking good, studying well, but even cake-making was top-notch. And this was only what was shown; there were likely more hidden talents?

Before, everyone felt Ye Qing was spoiled too much; looking at her today, she truly deserved it. They wondered if they had suitable boys at home? If this keeps up, who knows how many will seek to marry into the Ye Family!

"Old Lady, you truly have good fortune, having such a granddaughter. You’ll surely enjoy life from now on!"

Li Zhaodi laughed so much her eyes almost disappeared: "Thank you for your kind words, hurry and eat the cake. Once more people come, there won’t be any left."

She didn’t need to say more, with such a delicious cake, naturally, they wouldn’t want to leave it for others. Once again, they sighed, why didn’t their family have such an excellent granddaughter?

"Did you really make this?" Ye Zhe whispered. Unlike others, he felt it must have been Ye Qiu’s effort, making him even more shocked. When did his little cousin have this ability?

"Just eat yours!" Ye Qiu stuffed cake into his mouth, not directly admitting, but Ye Zhe vowed in his heart, one day, he’d have his little cousin show his talent.

"Do you really not envy her?" As Ye Qing entertained the elders with ease, making them laugh heartily, Ye Zhe whispered to Ye Qiu, "Don’t say you do; sometimes when I see my dad fawning over our cousin, it irks me."

"What’s there to envy?" Ye Qiu said expressionlessly, thinking, even if he was envious, what good would it do? Who would care? Instead, they’d say he’s immature, so why bother inviting scorn?

Ye Zhe "tsk-tsk’ed" twice: "No wonder you’re true siblings, but I don’t envy; I still think being an only child is better. Otherwise, with how much my dad loves his daughter, I’d have no status at home."

Ye Qiu just smiled, his gaze indifferent, watching Ye Qing flutter like a butterfly among the adults.