146 Doing More Harm Than Good To Themselves
Mrs. Ming thought that Ming Liuyi had changed a lot. Whether it was her appearance or her temper, it was as if she had turned into a different person.
Just now, when Mrs. Ming held Ming Liuyi’s hands, it felt completely different from what she remembered. Ming Liuyi’s hands had become so soft, and her skin was as smooth as silk.
Mrs. Ming turned her head and once again evaluated this “daughter” whom she had not seen for a long time.
In Mrs. Ming’s memory, Ming Liuyi used to like to play outside and did not pay much attention to her skin care. She was not dark, but she was definitely not pale. And yet, she had become fair and shiny!
Her posture had also improved. Gone was her slouch, and her neck was straight, showing off her glorious elegant swan neck perfectly.
And her temper! In the past, Ming Liuyi was a barrel of explosives. A casual sentence could make her explode. When Mrs. Ming came in and said that he was not worthy of her daughter. Ming Liuyi should be looking at the sky with her nose up, and complaining!
But today, it was as if she did not hear these instigating words at all. She remained very cultured and did not respond.
The party moved to sit on the sofas.
Ming Liuyi raised her hand and beckoned Xiao Fan to come over. She said, “Go and prepare some fruits and desserts.”
Mrs. Ming was shocked. Being rich indeed resulted in different lifestyles. Her every move was filled with nobility!
“Liuyi used to be such an honest girl who respected her elders,” Mrs. Ming said. “She has only been married a few months, and already she’s like a stranger to me. She has even learned how to order people around!”
“That’s right,” Mr. Ming quickly added, “Don’t forget that your mother used to be a maid, too. You can’t forget your roots!”
Mrs. Ming was flabbergasted. ‘Why did he lower my status?!’
This was truly collateral damage! To think they would even end up doing more harm than good to themselves!
However, Mrs. Ming then thought that if she mentioned this, Yao Zizhou might despise Ming Liuyi’s lowly background, and it might increase the chances of sowing discord between the two, so she accepted it.
As expected, Yao Zizhou frowned.
“The gap between you two is so big. You don’t have much to say to each other, do you?” Mrs. Ming continued.
Yao Zizhou said indifferently, “You are Liuyi’s parents. I want to respect you, but if you don’t speak properly, I will have to ask you to leave.”
Yao Zizhou was born to be a superior, and even his words carried a sense of oppression.
The two elders felt pressure all around them. There was even cold sweat breaking out on Mr. Ming’s body. Mr. and Mrs. Ming felt that the two people in front of them were simply indestructible! They could only break them one by one at this point.
“Liuyi, come here for a moment,” Mrs. Ming said, pretending to be sincere. “I have something to say to you in private.”
Ming Liuyi moved to stand up when Yao Zizhou grabbed her hand. Ming Liuyi’s heart softened, and she patted Yao Zizhou’s hand to comfort him. She whispered, “I’ll be back in a bit.” While she was here, Mrs. Ming would not dare to do anything openly.
Ming Liuyi brought her mother to an empty guest room. Mrs. Ming did not waste any time and immediately said, “Liuyi, I really regret letting you marry a disabled man. That man is so arrogant and cold. Listen to me, come home with me today.
“As you know, I used to be a servant for a rich family, so I know that life in a rich family is very luxurious and comfortable. I also want you to live a good life, so I let you marry into the family!”
Mrs. Ming continued to play the emotional card and said, “But the Yao family lied to us! They didn’t even let me come over to see you. I only just found out that you actually married a cripple!”
“Don’t worry, I’m fine here,” Ming Liuyi said calmly.
Mrs. Ming saw that Ming Liuyi did not give in, so her voice suddenly grew sharp, “Fine? You call this fine? What’s the point of staying with that cripple every day?”
“I don’t think it’s a big deal that he’s crippled,” said Ming Liuyi. “On the contrary, I cherish him even more because of this!”
“Liuyi, they’ve brainwashed you! You have to come back with me today!” Mrs. Ming said.
“Mother,” Ming Liuyi said, “if you still say such things, then we have nothing to talk about!”
Mrs. Ming was not willing to give up. She rolled her eyes and continued, “I’m getting on in my years. I just hope that you can live well and have a son or a daughter. I can help you take care of your child while I’m still in good health.”
At this point, Mrs. Ming paused for a moment and said, feigning embarrassment, “But… Yao Zizhou is disabled, he can’t possibly be a board member in his company in that state, so he definitely can’t do anything. You’ve been married for so long, but you haven’t slept with him yet, have you?”
Ming Liuyi was stunned!