Chapter 18 - Gain a Sense of Presence (2/2)
“Dad…” Just as the four of them prepared to enter the house happily, Ning Qing suddenly called out. She had no choice but to gain some sense of presence herself.
Ning Qing walked before Ning Zhenguo and lifted the cake in her hand. She smiled and said, “Dad, today’s Grandma’s birthday. I ordered a cake for Grandma. Can I come in to see Grandma?”
Ning Zhenguo was a mediocre and weak person. Although the Ning family was a huge family, all with great careers, when Ning Zhenguo’s father was alive, he simply relaxed and enjoyed the ride. When his father pa.s.sed away, Ning Zhenguo’s mother was the one who took charge.
Ning Zhenguo’s mother liked Yue Wanqing and Ning Qing a lot and she insisted that she was against the idea of Li Meiling joining the family household. However, there was an accident three years ago. Her grandma fell down the stairs.
Hence, Ning Zhenguo divorced Yue Wanqing by right and married Li Meiling.
Ning Qing knew for a fact that although Ning Zhenguo gave the orders, Li Meiling was the real advisor. Li Meiling was smooth and slick.
Ning Zhenguo was easily convinced, so he couldn’t help to listen to Li Meiling’s unheeded advice. Plus, the forty-year-old Li Meiling was attractive and enchanting.
But, a man like Ning Zhenguo was soft-hearted. Ning Qing could see hesitant and apologetic eyes, and she was taking advantage of that.
At that moment, Li Meiling clapped and smiled. “I see. Qingqing came back. Then let’s hurry up and get inside. Grandma will definitely be very happy that you came back for her birthday.”
Ning Qing smiled in her heart. She thought it was certain that she would enter the house, but Li Meiling seized the chance to do a favor at almost no cost. Ning Qing couldn’t help but admit that Li Meiling was a smart woman. She knew how to make a man happy and how to use him.
As expected, Ning Zhenguo revealed a happy face. The guilt towards Ning Qing then became appreciation and tender pa.s.sion towards Li Meiling. “Qingqing, let’s go in.”