Chapter 487 - A Knack for Coaxing His Mother (1/2)

Chapter 487: A Knack for Coaxing His MotherTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When the auntie was serving the food, she said as she walked by Zhai Sheng, “It’s already been a month. Chief has been sleeping in the guest room. Madam is still angry.”

“Understood.”

The auntie let out a sigh of relief. At the very least, Zhai Sheng was willing to respond.

Fortunately, both the chief and madam were kind people. Even if they had arguments, they would never vent their frustration on the employees. They would continue to treat them in a polite manner. The better they treated her, the more the auntie did not wish to see the couple at odds with each other. The auntie was also worried about them.

As a salaried employee in the Zhai family, it was really not appropriate for the auntie to say certain things. Zhai Sheng was different as he was the couple’s son. It was certainly more appropriate for him to persuade them.

The auntie hoped that Zhai Sheng could think of a way to make the couple reconcile when he knew about the situation.

The auntie did not know that her effort would be in vain this time.

It was just a little argument. Since it was a matter between the couple, Zhai Sheng was not willing to interfere.

During mealtime, Zhai Yaohui, who had been sleeping alone for many nights, was in quite a bad temper. “You’ve been coming back so often recently. Aren’t there any matters in the army? If a soldier has so much spare time, then who’s protecting the country? It looks like I have to go back and request to increase all of your workloads!”

For the sake of a young lady, Zhai Sheng was so hardworking. Why wasn’t he spending more time and effort on the matter regarding his own parents?

Facing the nagging of an old man who was never satisfied with anything, holding the belief of respect and love for both the elder and the young, Zhai Sheng did not lose his temper. Furthermore, although he still felt angry, the relations.h.i.+p between Nan Nan and him was sweet and good. Hence, he did not take issue with his father.

Zhai Sheng’s temper was good, but not Miao Jing.

Miao Jing endured the impulse to throw her chopsticks on her table. Her face turned black. “My son has been coming back often? Since the Lunar New Year, my son only came back twice or thrice. Each time, he would leave only after a few days. Clearly, I have a son and a daughter, but eventually, both of them are not by my side. It’s rare that my son came home to see me and accompany me. Did he get in your way again?”

When Miao Jing flared up, Zhai Yaohui’s voice became softer. “Weren’t you doing fine just now? Why did you flare up again? I didn’t chide Zhai Sheng much. I was just reminding him that he is young and should focus on his career and future. He should not put aside the country and his future because of a ‘small matter’.”

“Yes, coming back to see me and keeping me company is a small matter. It’s not as important as the major affairs of the country. To you, you can certainly put aside all these unimportant matters.” At the end of her speech, Miao Jing was saddened.

When she was at a young age, such was the situation. Miao Jing was always secondary in Zhai Yaohui’s eyes.

Now that she was older, she did not hope that Zhai Yaohui’s heart would be with her. She just wished that her children would spend more time with her. But why were her children being chided by Zhai Yaohui?

Having finished her words, Miao Jing placed her chopsticks aside. “I’m full. Auntie, help me clear the table.”

“Madam, you’ve not eaten much.” The auntie looked a little worried when she saw the bowl that was still full of rice.

Once Miao Jing left, Zhai Yaohui’s tone to Zhai Sheng worsened. “Brat, look at what you’ve done! Is your own mother or other family’s daughter more important? See, your mom is so angry that she’s not eating anymore. This is my order. No matter what way you use, quickly make your mom finish her food. Your mom is not young anymore. Her health is not good and can’t afford to go hungry.”