Yang Bingqing had 'heard' about Song Jia. She knew Lihua's sister, but she had never actually 'seen' her. So naturally, she didn't recognize that the woman standing in front of her was Song Jia herself. Hence, there was no reason for her to get shocked to see the supposedly dead person alive.

  As soon as her eyes fell upon her, Yang Bingqing thought as if she had found an oasis in a desert.

  I never thought that Mingshen employs women too! He hid this from me on purpose!

  Mingshen, of course, knew that once his mother heard even the 'w' of a woman, she would immediately interview all women working in his lab as a potential daughter-in-law of her family.

  But now, she didn't need to do that because her heart was set on Jia.

  Jia, on the other hand, stood rooted on her spot. She looked up and down at Yang Bingqing as if trying to find similarities between him and Mingshen.

  This woman is that creepy doctor's mother?

  Jia stared at her.

  This beautiful and elegant woman is REALLY that maniac doctor's mother!?

  And what the hell is this about dating him?

  Yang Bingqing held her hands tighter as if she would disappear. "You see, dear. My son is already twenty-eight. But he refuses to see anything other than his lab," she cried. "He is not getting younger. If I let him be, that boy will never settle down!"

  "……"

  "What about my dream about seeing my grandchild?" She sniffled. "But you work with him. You are so beautiful. You and Mingshen will look so good together!"

  Jia's expression darkened.

  Yang Bingqing guiltily looked away, "He is a little eccentric…"

  A little? She dryly smiled.

  "And he doesn't have a heart at all."

  No kidding.

  Her dam of tears broke down again. "But oh dear, you two look so perfect!"

  Jia was dumbfounded. Yang Bingqing straightaway glossed over the rest of Mingshen's horrible points.

  So you want to throw me under the bus even if you know that your son is crazy?

  Suddenly, the thought of escape quietly escaped her mind. Being tagged together with Mingshen was an insult to Jia that she couldn't help but fight against.

  Jia smiled. "I appreciate your offer."

  Yang Bingqing brightened and nodded.

  "But I haven't gone senile yet."

  "……"

  "Even if he is the last man on the earth, I still won't choose him. With all due respect, Mam, your son…" she coughed, "is not a marriage material."

  Yang Bingqing stiffened. Her mouth twitched.

  "For the goodness of this world, it is better that he remains unmarried. Have some mercy on the woman. She deserves to be treated as a human, not a research subject. She deserves to have a SANE husband."

  "He-he is not that bad…" she averted her eyes.

  Mam, please look into my eyes and say that again. You know the truth yourself.

  "He has some redeeming points. He is very handsome!" Yang Bingqing proudly said.

  "The heart should be beautiful, not the face," Jia smiled.

  "……Y-you two will have really beautiful children."

  "I don't think this world needs version 2.0 of Yang Mingshen…"

  The mother had nothing to retort to that because the mother knew it was true.

  Then Yang Bingqing brightened again. "I am sure he will be good in bed too!"

  Jia choked hard. She stared at her, shell-shocked. "Excuse me?"

  "A good sex life also matters for a woman!" She blushed. "My husband is really good at it, so I know it's in the genes."

  Jia wanted to faint. Then suddenly, Mingshen's kiss flashed in her mind. Of course, she was still furious as hell at him for taking advantage. But she had to admit he was a good kisser.

  Her blood boiled in anger. "Even if his performance is A++, I would still refrain. I would rather be a celibate!"

  Yang Bingqing cried. "He has loads of money, you know."

  "I would rather live in poverty, Mam."

  Yang Bingqing was silent.

  Jia cleared her throat.

  Damn, did I say too much? No matter what, he is still her son. How can a mother bear listen to this?

  Yang Bingqing then suddenly jumped into her hug.

  "……"

  What is going on?

  "Oh, dear! Now I am sure that I want you as my daughter-in-law! Your sharp tongue and words and that indifferent gaze and attitude are just what Mingshen needs! I am sure he will be a changed man once he marries you…" she sobbed. "I finally found the one I was looking for!"

  Jia was speechless.

  How did she come to this conclusion? I dissed her son, and she still wants me? Is everybody in the Yang family so weird?

  And a changed man? Who? That crazy doctor? Mam, you should live in reality, not illusions!

  Yang Bingqing wiped her eyes. "I really have to talk to Mingshen now! How dare he hide you from me?"

  Jia froze.

  Fuck! I completely forgot! I need to get out of here! What the hell am I doing wasting my time?

  She realized the urgency and said, "Sure. But I have to leave. You take your time."

  "No, no! You come with me!" Yang Bingqing said, "I need to show him that you are perfect for him!"

  Why do you want me to go back to the lion's den!? I have finally escaped!

  Yang Bingqing began to eagerly pull her while Jia began to desperately pull back.

  "M-Mam, I am-"

  "Don't worry, dear. I am with you. Mingshen won't do anything. Let me teach that idiot son what he has been missing!"

  A deep, amusing voice echoed from the back. "What have I been missing, Mom?"

  Jia stiffened. She felt her heart stop beating.

  No, no, no! He cannot arrive at this point when I am so close!

  Mingshen slowly walked towards her, taking deliberate steps. He had a lazy smile on his face. As he stood beside her with Jia hiding her face more and more, he smiled. "Hello……Dr…… Ming."