Ou Mucen didn’t want to explain to her, so he lowered his head and busied himself with his work, staying silent.
Bai Tingfang saw this and knew the temperament of her son; once he was set on something, no one could pull him back. In an instant, she plopped down in front of him, "I know you think mom nags too much, that’s why you don’t want to come home."
"Mom, what are you talking about? When have I ever thought you were naggy?"
"Then why won’t you come home?"
Ou Mucen suddenly stopped there...
Of course, it was because of that place, that woman would never go there. She was a foster daughter who had walked out from there; that place, Mei Liping’s family, had brought her too much pain and hatred. How could she ever want to return?
Ou Mucen lifted his eyelids slightly and after a long while, he said, "No reason, I just don’t want to see that family. Mom, don’t forget how your son was injured. Surely you wouldn’t expect your son to face a once attempted murderer every day while he is recovering, right?"
Bai Tingfang heard this and then gave up on the decision to make him recover at the garden.
After a long time, she finally agreed with his decision not to go to the garden.
"Then after you return to the apartment, mom will personally take care of you."
"Why not? You’ve just been discharged from the hospital; someone needs to take care of you, don’t they?"
"Haven’t you already hired a cleaning lady for me? She can cook. She can take care of things when the time comes, and besides, after I am discharged, I won’t have time to stay at home. I have to go to work; the company is so busy."
"Alright, mom, if you really want to do something for me, then take care of yourself, so I don’t have to worry about you."
Finally, he said something a son should say, just to shut her up so she wouldn’t worry about his issues.
Indeed, hearing this rare, affectionate speech from her son, Bai Tingfang finally stopped talking about it. She opened the soup she had brought and pushed it towards him, "I’ve heard all about Longfeng’s situation. You’ve already sent someone over to their side, but, I heard you sent the same assistant again?"
Upon this remark, the man across from her, who had shown little reaction to the conversation up until now, suddenly lifted his gaze and his expression turned cold.
"What are you trying to do? I warn you, don’t touch her!"
"Why are you speaking so aggressively? I’m your mother, can’t I show a little concern for you?"
Ou Mucen’s expression remained icy, "Pay attention to what needs attention. Things that shouldn’t be your concern had better be left alone. I’m telling you, if I find out you’ve touched her again, mom, don’t blame me for turning heartless and ruthless."
Bai Tingfang was startled by her son’s tone and countenance; sitting there, she stared at him, her face turning pale with shock. After a long time, she abruptly stood up and turned to leave.
This was the first time he had spoken to her with such a tone and attitude. He was her son, yet for the sake of another woman, he spoke to her this way. Wasn’t it strange?
Stepping out of the hospital room, her face immediately turned steely, "You must find out immediately who that woman is. The La Family’s young lady said she even went to Japan and was with the young master. Check this matter out."
No sooner had her words fallen than a shadow approached from the side, "Yes, madam!"
"And someone named Lin Yebai. Check him too!"
"Yes, La Chenxi said she and this man have an unusual relationship. Investigate carefully; perhaps you can find out her identity. Be careful not to alert the young master!"