Chapter 1282: Princess In The Ivory Tower
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Ou Ming’s physical and mental condition was a lot better than before. He looked healthy and alert. Even his image had improved.
Jiao Ziqing took note of everything. When she heard her son’s words, she replied coldly, “You kept it from me. But, did you think that I wouldn’t be able to look it up on my own? Did you think I wouldn’t be able to find out about this house just because you registered it under Yu Lili’s name?”
In fact, Jiao Ziqing had looked through many houses. This particular property stood out because it had been purchased two years ago and transferred to Yu Lili’s name only recently.
Furthermore, this home was closest to Ou Ming’s best friend’s property. Taking into consideration everything else that her son had said to her over the phone the day before, Jiao Ziqing managed to piece the puzzle together on her own.
She had just got out from the car, when she saw the delivery guy with food from Ou Ming’s favorite porridge shop. That confirmed her suspicions. She took a gamble and appeared at the door, still half expecting to be proven wrong.
“Where are you unwell?” He looked completely fine and not at all like a patient who had just returned from the hospital. He definitely didn’t look like he needed someone to take care of him.
Ou Ming’s lie had been seen through. He stood there awkwardly. He cleared his throat and made way for the delivery guy to enter with the food. He settled the bill before turning his attention back to his mother. When he looked back, Jiao Ziqing had already let herself into the villa.
“Where’s that woman?” Jiao Ziqing took a turn about the house. “The rooms are all upstairs, aren’t they?”
“Mom, just hold on,” Ou Ming said.
Jiao Ziqing had never listened to him, and she wasn’t about to start now. She made her own way up the stairs.
Yu Lili had awoken feeling groggy. She washed her face and was about to head out of the bedroom when she suddenly heard Jiao Ziqing’s voice, which made her heart shrivel up. She stood frozen to the spot, not knowing whether to advance or retreat back to the bedroom.
Jiao Ziqing made her way up and saw Yu Lili standing by the entrance of the master bedroom. One look at how pale Yu Lili’s face was, and the wrinkled and creased clothing on her body, and she could immediately identify the one who needed taking care of. Her brows knitted together as she strode forward.
Yu Lili was at a loss of what to do. In an uncertain voice, she called out, “A… Auntie.”
But, that didn’t exactly sound right. She was already married to Ou Ming. So how could she still be calling Jiao Ziqing Auntie? On the other hand, if she called her Mom without her permission, it was likely that she was going to be humiliated and insulted.
Ou Ming rushed up and saw the two women at an impa.s.se. He hurried over and said, “Mom, why are you running around…”
“This is my son’s house. Can’t I go around as I please?” Jiao Ziqing glared at Ou Ming. “Even if you’ve given it to someone else, I still have that right!”
Given it to someone else? What did she mean by that?
Yu Lili had her suspicions and looked toward Ou Ming.
Ou Ming rushed forward and pulled Jiao Ziqing away as he said, “Mom, Lili is not feeling too well. Let’s go down and have some porridge. It just arrived. It won’t be as tasty when it’s cold.”
“I’m afraid that honor is too great for me,” Jiao Ziqing retorted sarcastically. “Why are you having porridge at this hour? Don’t you only have porridge for breakfast or supper? Don’t you rely on coffee the rest of the time?”
She was very obviously displeased. She gave Yu Lili a dirty look and said disdainfully, “My life is not fortunate enough for me to have my son look after me.” The sarcasm in her voice was evident.
Yu Lili didn’t say a word, but her mood took a turn for the worse.
“Mom!” Ou Ming called out.
“So, you still recognize me as your mom?” Jiao Ziqing asked. “You told me you were coming home today! I had Nanny Zhang prepare a whole table of all your favorite food. We waited until all the food turned cold, and you still didn’t turn up. Instead, you lied to me that you weren’t feeling well. Now, it turns out that you’re here waiting on your princess in the ivory tower. What do you take your mother for?”