Chapter 736 - This Won’t Be Taken Lying Down (2) (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“Shaoheng, you’re going on a mission?” Song Jinning opened the office doors, and the first thing she saw was the small suitcase Huo Shaoheng was carrying. She then noticed a tall, handsome young man beside Huo Shaoheng who smiled at Song Jinning.

“h.e.l.lo, Director Song. I’m the Chief’s subordinate.”

“The gown and jewelry I prepared for you are in this suitcase.” Huo Shaoheng set it on the ground and then introduced them. “Mother, this is Little Ning. He specializes in styling.” He then told Little Ning, “Create a good style for my mother. Try your very best.”

Little Ning smiled brightly. “Don’t worry, Chief. I can create whatever effect you want me to.”

“That’s what I want to hear.” Huo Shaoheng patted Little Ning’s shoulder and nodded with encouragement.

Song Jinning smiled at them and took the suitcase inside the room to get changed. Huo Shaoheng followed her inside because there were some things he needed to tell her. Song Jinning walked into the room and set down her suitcase to see that Huo Shaoheng had followed.

“What else do you need to tell me?” Song Jinning shut the door and a.s.sessed Huo Shaoheng top to bottom. “So, you don’t have a fever.” That meant he was purposely not attending.

Huo Shaoheng smiled but didn’t explain any further. He opened the suitcase to reveal the evening gown, jewelry, shoes, and bag inside. “Mom, tonight you’ll be the most dazzling guest at the Prime Minister’s inauguration.”

Song Jinning frowned slightly when she saw the coral mermaid evening gown that was as fluid as moonlight. “What do you mean? You need me to steal the spotlight in an event like this? What are you trying to do?!”

To Song Jinning, this was a matter of basic manners. For example, purposely dressing more beautifully than the bride at someone else’s wedding was the main trait and method of a cunning b*tch. Song Jinning would never deign to do such a thing.

Huo Shaoheng only said one thing. “Thanks to the Tans and the Cais, your son almost perished in the United States.”

Song Jinning felt her mind buzz instantly as a stream of blood rose from her chest—all manners and all rules were instantly out the window. Suddenly, she understood the intention behind Huo Shaoheng’s actions, why he lied about having a fever and would not attend the Prime Minister’s inauguration, why he made the effort of delivering the obviously expensive evening gown and accessories to style her.

Tan and Cai. Weren’t those the main characters at the Prime Minister’s inauguration today?! She clutched her chest suddenly and asked with apprehension, “What did you say?! Is it really true?!”

“You taught me to give as received. They have been plotting all this time and created such a big net to trap me. Of course I need to repay their kindness.” Huo Shaoheng’s tone was as normal as ever, just like he was talking about a trivial thing.

Song Jinning’s eyes instantly turned red. “Shaoheng, what do you need me to do? I’ll do whatever you tell me to.” Her voice shook as she reached out to grab Huo Shaoheng’s arm, but she only reached out halfway before dropping her head weakly. Her son was nearly 30, no longer the tiny boy from all those years ago.

“Don’t be sad, Mom. I already said that they’re not the only ones who know how to weave a net. I do, too.” Huo Shaoheng’s voice was slightly cool. “Also, my net is larger and more closely knitted, so once it’s tightened, there will be no fish escaping.”

Song Jinning looked at Huo Shaoheng with tearful eyes. Once again, she felt she wasn’t a responsible mother. When Huo Shaoheng had been born, his grandmother, Xie Ziyan, had raised him single-handedly. Afterwards, Song Jinning had an accident with an experiment, and his grandmother also pa.s.sed away, so Huo Shaoheng needed to completely rely on himself. It was thanks to the heaven’s blessing that he could grow up to be the man he now was.

Huo Shaoheng smiled faintly as he got a tissue from the desk and pa.s.sed it to Song Jinning. “Don’t be upset, Mom. I’m ok. Attend the Prime Minister’s inauguration tonight. I only hope that you can display all the brilliance you possess.” He wouldn’t give Song Jinning any pressure. He only wished for her to not conceal herself anymore. Gold should s.h.i.+ne like gold, and diamonds should glitter like diamonds. Fish eyes should rest honestly and quietly instead of shamelessly masquerading as pearls. They shouldn’t think that everyone else was blind and wouldn’t see the truth.

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After a while, Huo Shaoheng came out of the room and asked Little Ning to go inside to style Song Jinning. Little Ning nodded and walked in with a smile. As soon as he stepped inside, he saw a glamorous woman standing in the middle of the room. She wore a coral mermaid evening gown and glittered like a gem despite being bare-faced. It was like there was actual light s.h.i.+ning from where she stood, and it was so brilliant, it dazzled his eyes.

Little Ning averted his eyes slightly and was so shocked by this woman’s beauty that his heart nearly stopped beating. There was actually such a stunningly beautiful woman in the word, and she was actually almost 50?! With such stunning beauty, Little Ning thought that his added touches would not only make her look like she was in her early 30s, but early 20s wouldn’t be a stretch! Walking in to take a closer look, Little Ning began to gush even more.

“Director Song, how do you care for your skin? I’ll test your skin’s age…” Little Ning was speechless when he read the data on the test paper. All he could say was that she had good genes that defied age. The test paper indicated that Song Jinning’s skin’s age was only 22 years old! Little Ning didn’t want to say anything more.