nucmednet Chapter 205 Talk
Chapter 205 Talk
Nangong Mansion
When Nangong Ming returned from outside the mansion, he was seen walking hurriedly through the corridor, his eyes constantly watching the movements around him, as if he were on guard against something.
However, despite his carefulness, he still could not escape Lady Nangong's discerning eye.
"Ahem..." A soft cough was heard, followed by a stern rebuke: "You stop right there..."
He saw Madam Nangong walking towards him from the garden next door. She frowned slightly and stared seriously at Nangong Ming, who was trying to slip away quickly.
As they approached, Madam Nangong gently scolded, "So you finally decided to come back. Why didn't you continue hiding outside from your mother?"
Upon hearing that familiar yet angry voice, Nangong Ming froze, immediately stopping in his tracks.
At the same time, his once handsome face was now contorted in pain, looking utterly miserable.
After a moment, he let out a long sigh of relief, then slowly turned around and said with a grin, "Mother, you're here!"
He strode forward and took Madam Nangong's arm, saying, "Mother, look at what you're saying! When have I ever been avoiding you? I've been busy with business these past two days! I'm back now! I even brought you a gift, and I was just about to come find you."
As he spoke, Nangong Ming looked at Liu Yu, who was standing to the side, and gestured with his eyes for him to quickly present the gift.
After receiving the hint, Liu Yu quickly stepped forward and presented an exquisite box with both hands. "Madam, this is a gift that the young master specially brought back for you."
Madam Nangong glanced at the box in Liu Yu's hand, then turned to look at Nangong Ming beside her.
"Hmph..." She snorted coldly, then reached out and took the box.
Nangong Ming grinned: "Mom, open it and take a look. I guarantee you'll like it."
Lady Nangong held the box in one hand and used the other to unlock the case and slowly lift the lid.
“Mother, these are rare white pearls from Southeast Asia. This box is very hard to collect. I used my connections to have a friend who does business overseas bring them back for me.”
“I have checked them all. Each one is round and full, with a bright and flawless luster. When they are made into jewelry, you will definitely be more radiant than other ladies when you go out.”
Lady Nangong looked at the white pearls in the box, then picked one up and examined it closely. A satisfied smile appeared on her face, showing that she really liked it.
Seeing his mother's satisfied expression, Nangong Ming secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
A crisp, loud sound rang out as the box slammed shut, instantly shattering the smile that had just appeared on Nangong Ming's face.
At the same time, he also noticed that the smile on his mother's face had vanished without a trace in an instant.
"What's wrong...?" Nangong Ming looked at his mother with a nervous expression, his heart filled with confusion and worry: "Mother, don't you like it?"
Madam Nangong threw the box in her hand into his arms: "Don't try to bribe me with these material things! What good things haven't I seen? I have plenty of these pearls. Even if you don't help me find them, your father will collect them for me as long as I like them."
Immediately afterwards, Madam Nangong turned around, poked his chest with her finger, and scolded, "As for you, why don't you take this good thing and give it to some young lady! Aren't those young ladies more attractive than an old woman like me wearing it!"
Her gaze was fixed on Nangong Ming as she continued to press, "When are you going to find a daughter-in-law for your mother?"
When this came up, Nangong Ming was speechless for a moment, unsure how to answer.
Faced with his mother's questioning, he slowly lowered his head and silently fiddled with the box in his hands.
When Madam Nangong saw him like this, she stomped her feet in anger, looking at him with a disappointed expression.
"The Miss Long who visited our residence the day before yesterday, Mother thought she was quite good. Although she is not from the capital, her confident and composed demeanor is no less than that of the daughters of high-ranking families in the capital. Not to mention her beautiful appearance, her manners and speech are also very graceful."
"If you could marry such a wonderful girl, it would truly be a blessing from our ancestors! Your mother and father wouldn't have to worry about it anymore."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Ming raised his head and said helplessly, "Mother, I've only met Miss Long a few times. We can only be considered ordinary friends. How could we be talking about marriage?"
Madam Nangong glared at her: "So what if we've only met a few times? Back then, your father and I only met once or twice, but our relationship after marriage was still very good! Feelings can be cultivated over time."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Ming smiled wryly and said, "Mother, the family business has just expanded and there are still many complicated matters to handle. I really have no time to attend to marriage matters at the moment."
Madam Nangong was even angrier when she heard his words. She slapped his arm twice and said, "Don't use the family business as an excuse. I've never seen you bring any other women back to the manor before. I suppose this Miss Long is not just an ordinary friend to you?"
"A woman as beautiful as her, if you don't hurry up now, there will be plenty of men who like her. By the time you've managed your business well, she'll have already married someone else!"
"Mother, she and I are really just ordinary friends. Please don't go overboard." Nangong Ming thought for a moment and continued, "Besides, she might not even want to marry me!"
“Even if we’re just ordinary friends now, with a little effort, you can become extraordinary!” Madam Nangong stared at Nangong Ming’s face and continued, “I see you have handsome features and a refined appearance. Although our family are merchants, our conditions are among the best in the capital. Why wouldn’t she be willing?”
"Mom, do you know what it means to be out of this world? There are plenty of people out there who are more handsome than your son and have better prospects than him."
After hearing his words, Madam Nangong couldn't help but sneer: "Heh... You usually seem quite confident, don't you? Why do you sound so insecure about these words? This isn't like you at all."
Nangong Ming looked helpless. He lowered his head and pondered. This wouldn't do. He had to find a way to get rid of his mother, otherwise he didn't know how long this would go on!
After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Mother, perhaps I should go back and think about this matter first. After all, this is a major life event. Even if I want to work hard, I need to go back and make a proper plan!"
Seeing that her son's attitude had softened slightly, Madam Nangong sighed and said, "Very well, I don't mean to force you. I just hope that when you meet a good girl, you won't miss her. If you miss her, it will be for the rest of your life. Go back and think about it carefully!"
After saying that, she let out a long sigh and then turned and walked toward the garden.
Nangong Ming watched his mother's departing figure, then looked down at the box in his hand, his heart filled with conflict.