Chapter 176 - The Three Months Promise (1/2)
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
Ning Qing waited for 5 minutes. Someone exited the villa. It was not Lu Shaoming, but it was an elegantly dressed luxurious woman. She had a delicate up-do, and looked to maintain herself well. Her face still showed signs of her beauty, and she seemed to be a belle in her youth. Ning Qing was momentarily nervous; this woman was probably Lu Shaoming’s mother. Her mother in law. Song Yajing.
Song Yajing walked quietly to face Ning Qing. She did not open the door, but stood behind the door to look at Ning Qing. Her eyes did not seem to contain any hate or favour, and she only silently observed without warmth. Ning Qing felt that she was taken as a product in the supermarket and was scanned head to toe by a person.
She felt a little uncomfortable, and a little nervous. She tried hard to present a warm and proper smile, and she said, “Mother, how are you? Our first meeting is a little abrupt. My name is Ning Qing, and I am Lu Shaoming’s wife.” Song Yajing had a green premium silk scarf on her, she tightened the scarf and replied in a sharp tone, “Miss Ning, how are you? It turns out that you are the wife that my son married in China.”
The words, “The wife my son married in China,” were said to mean that she would not recognize Ning Qing as her daughter in law. She would not even open the door to let Ning Qing into the Lu family. So they could only speak like this, with one person behind the door, and the other outside. Ning Qing had predicted this would happen. Although her heart was in great pain, her smile did not change. “Mother, I know that Lu Shaoming and I got married too fast. In this period of time we also did not come to visit you or Father. These things are all my fault, I will try to respect and be filial to you two in the future. I will do well in the role of the daughter in law of the Lu family.”
Song Yajing did not respond to her words. She could only question her further, “Miss Ning, do you know what kind of family the Lu family is?” Ning Qing wanted to answer, but Song Yajing did not even give her the chance to speak. She said, “Our Lu Corporation is the biggest conglomerate in the business sector today. My son Lu Shaoming is the 9th generation son of the Lu family. He debuted his first company Guang Qing on the market in Los Angeles when he was 16. Miss Ning, if you had such a family background, and such a son that made you so proud, how would you choose a daughter in law?”
Ning Qing did not speak further because she knew that Song Yajing still had other words to say. “Miss Ning, I asked someone to check on your family background. Your father Ning Zhenguo managed a small company and he had many scandals. 3 years ago, he chased both you and your mother out of the house. Then you entered the entertainment industry, and struggled all the way until now. You fought with your stepmother, stepsister and were the subject of endless rumors. You even attracted many unlucky romantic interests. Miss Ning, solely based on your notorious name for yourself, do you think that makes you qualified to call me mother now?
“The Lu family doesn’t need any family connections by marriage, but the daughter in law of the Lu family must be born of a wealthy family. She has to be elegant, reserved, and n.o.ble. Which of these requirements do you think you fulfil?
“Taking a step back to say – you have been married to my son for half a year. What did you give up for him? What did you give him? You have attracted so many unlucky romantic interests but had my son settle it all for you. If he had to England for surgery and now has amnesia, then it is you who harmed his life!”
“Miss Ning, put yourself in my shoes. You will be a mother in the future. If your son married a woman like you, would you like and accept her?”
Ning Qing had no words to retaliate, Song Yajing was calm and made sense. Although the factors that she listed were all the objective truth, standing from the angle of a mother in law, a daughter in law like her was actually not favourable. Song Yajing’s words were not overboard.
But, “Mother, my family background and experience are not something I chose for myself. All these things you listed weren’t all my fault. I know that being together with Shaoming, he has always been the one that is contributing in this relations.h.i.+p. I couldn’t be by his side while he went for surgery in England, but Mother please believe that I love Shaoming. I will treat him even better in the future. I know I am in the wrong and I will work harder to mend my wrongdoings in the future.”
Song Yajing was not convinced. She said coldly with a snort, “Miss Ning, it’s a pity that it’s too late. My son has forgotten you, and you have no chance of mending the wrongdoings.” This line poked Ning Qing’s sore spot. “Mother, where is Shaoming? Let me see him once okay? I am his wife. We are married. This is a fact.”
“Miss Ning is using the marriage certificate to do whatever she pleases? Since you are her, then state your conditions. Your conditions to divorce.”
Ning Qing shook her head and said with certainty, “Mother, I would not divorce him!”
“Ah!” Song Yajing’s smile had a touch of insult, “Miss Ning, I always thought that you were a clever person, so now take into account that you still have your hands on the bargaining chip. I still can fulfil your wishes, you should take this chance when you have it. I am not inclined to take action against you, but once I do, you will know that you won’t be able to withstand the actions taken by the Lu family. If your family or friends get into trouble because of you, then you would be left with no family or wealth. It would only be too late to regret then.”
Ning Qing took a step back and she did not question Song Yajing’s words. If she wanted to play, the entire Ning family and even her friends by her side could not escape. Song Yajing was already threatening her. Now that Lu Shaoming has forgotten about her, Song Yajing could delete her existence with a simple sentence. What was she going to do?
She was beyond that rash age. She was on the losing end, and she had to think of a plan to change the tides. “Mother, if you want to talk about divorce, can you first let me see Shaoming once?” She wanted to see if Lu Shaoming really did not remember her anymore. Song Yajing was silent for a while and lifted her gaze, “Okay, my son is back now. You can have a glance.” At this moment, she heard the sound of a car approaching from behind her, and she turned her head to look.
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An extended Lincoln sedan came over. Ning Qing stepped backwards and the old housekeeper opened the door. The luxury sedan drove into the manor. When they entered the gate, because of Song Yajing’s presence, the car slowed its speed and the window from the pa.s.senger seat winded down. Ning Qing could finally see that familiar face again. Lu Shaoming sat in the back, his two long legs crossed elegantly in a customary pose. He wore a white s.h.i.+rt and a dark blue checkered business vest.
She had not seen him for 10 days, and he was still handsome beyond words. “Mum,” Lu Shaoming said with his melodious voice. It was all like she remembered it to be.
“Yes.” Song Yajing nodded her head and looked towards Ning Qing who stood outside the door. She said to Lu Shaoming, “I have an express delivery from China, this is the girl who delivered my parcel.” Ning Qing saw Lu Shaoming look towards her. The moment he turned his gaze onto her, Ning Qing felt her heart stop. She was nervous but expectant.
The man gave her a glance, a slow and una.s.suming glance. His deep gaze was unfamiliar and cold, and she could not find a sliver of warmth. Ning Qing felt her entire body drop into a cold river. He need not speak. With one glance from him, she knew that he really must have forgotten about her. Ning Qing did not have the chance to have a reaction when the Lincoln drove by the manor and disappeared from Ning Qing’s sight. Tears filled Ning Qing’s entire face.
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“Miss Ning, what do you think? You have seen it for yourself. Now can you tell me your decision? My son does not recognize you. The things that happened in T city – you can only treat them as a dream. I will ask people to erase all traces, and my son would not know that you were ever a part of his life.” Ning Qing used her two small hands to cup her face, and felt her hot tears stream through her fingers. She suddenly thought of the beginning of summer last year, when he appeared abruptly without warning in front of her. Now with how life was playing out, it was similar, but in that flash, he had left again. Everything had gone back to point A.
But at that time, no matter how hard the days were, she held onto her heart and preserved with vigor. She had once felt satisfied after earning a few hundred dollars. Now, she need not fret about money, but she felt this was so painful and hard. She gave her heart to Lu Shaoming, and now he brought it along with him. Her entire heart had been emptied out.
Ning Qing used her hand to wipe her tears. She looked at Song Yajing with red rimmed eyes and said, “Mother, please give me 3 months. Really, I only need 3 months. I will try my best. I want to help him regain his memory. Lead him to fall in love with me again. If he doesn’t do so, then I will let go, we will divorce then.” Song Yajing’s eyes brightened up and she said, “Miss Ning, why do I have to give you 3 months?”
Ning Qing straightened her body and looked at her in the eyes, “Mother, even if you use tactics to overcome me, I can show the marriage certificate to Shaoming. Even if there are no more feelings left, he is a responsible man, and he would definitely go to trace the things in the past. He will definitely take responsibility for me. At that time, this matter would make both mother and son unhappy due to the circ.u.mstances. Then your gains would not be enough for your losses either. ”