The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Remuneration

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Madam Meng’s complexion was not good, she even carried a hint of resentment, “Lady Zhong, you didn’t tell us there was a problem with Xiao Rou’s health either! Even if it’s really about doing business, you should have made things clear!”

Zhong Niangyao’s smile became even more radiant, but the mirth did not reach her eyes, which felt somewhat chilling to those who saw it.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s expression, Mr. Meng’s heart skipped a beat, inwardly cursing that this was bad.

Sure enough, Zhong Niangyao’s expression grew much colder, “What does Mrs. Meng mean by that? Do you think that after you’ve sent me away, I should have shamelessly stayed and patiently persuaded you?”

“Or do you think that people from the Meng Family are the noblest, and everyone must revolve around you?”

Her simple words were mingled with a chill that made everyone present shiver involuntarily.

Madam Meng seemed to come to her senses, realizing she had misspoken. She had come today to ask for Zhong Niangyao’s help, and the words she had just spoken had obviously offended her.

Yet, for the moment, she did not know how to apologize. Although she had come to seek Zhong Niangyao’s assistance today, she still felt some reluctance and displeasure in her heart.

Zhong Niangyao was just a junior, yet she meddled in their family affairs on account of having some abilities. When it came to handling Meng Rou’s situation, it was the same, without leaving any room for face. Moreover, Zhong Niangyao hadn’t completely resolved Meng Rou’s issue.

Now that they had come to seek her help, wasn’t it right that Zhong Niangyao should think of a way to clean up the mess?

“I—” Madam Meng’s mouth opened as she wanted to speak, but she did not know what she could say.

“Shut your mouth,” Mr. Meng directly rebuked her and gave Madam Meng a warning look, “Don’t speak anymore.”

Suddenly reprimanded by her own husband, Madam Meng felt wronged, but remembering that both parents came for the sake of their daughter, she could only swallow her complaints and did not dare say another word.

Mr. Meng turned his head, looked at Zhong Niangyao, and immediately began to apologize, “Lady Zhong, my wife is just worried about our daughter’s health, that’s why she spoke so harshly. Please forgive her.”

“Although you are reluctant to admit it, but I believe you are clear about the purpose of our visit today. The previous matter was my fault. But because I am too worried about Xiao Rou, my attitude towards you was not very good. Here we are to apologize to you.”

“The main purpose of our visit today is to beg you, please save Xiao Rou this time! Think of it as doing good to the end, sending the Buddha to the West; please help us this time! She is our daughter, and we, as parents, really do not want to see the white-haired sending off the black-haired.”

“Just think of it as pitying the two of us old folks, and please save Xiao Rou!”

His words were reasoned and put forward in a very humble manner.

If it were a common person, they would definitely be moved by Mr. Meng’s paternal sentiments and would have immediately agreed to help. Unfortunately, Zhong Niangyao was not an ordinary person.

Her expression unchanged, her words remained cold, “I have already said before, as you sow, so shall you reap. Your daughter has encountered such a thing because she has done wrong.”

“I know,” Mr. Meng did not attempt to defend, “but she is still young, and it’s not worth losing her life over this. I promise that, once she recovers, I will strictly discipline her and ensure she does not repeat her past mistakes. I am only asking for you to give her one last chance.”

Zhong Niangyao looked steadily at Mr. Meng, her thoughts inscrutable.

Faced with Zhong Niangyao’s gaze, Mr. Meng’s expression was full of resolve.

His sincere words left him with no guilt whatsoever.

Although he was annoyed at Meng Rou for what she had done, she was still his daughter, and he was unwilling to see her perish so young.

Once this affair was over, he would definitely discipline Meng Rou strictly and would not allow such an incident to occur again.

After a long while, Zhong Niangyao withdrew her gaze and then spoke indifferently, “I can visit the Meng Family tomorrow to check on Meng Rou.”

“Really?” Madam Meng’s face lit up with surprise, and she blurted out.

Zhong Niangyao did not even glance at Madam Meng, her gaze still resting on Mr. Meng, “But I have conditions.”

“What conditions?”

Before Mr. Meng could respond, Madam Meng couldn’t wait to speak, “As long as you can save Xiao Rou, whatever the conditions, I agree.”

Mr. Meng’s face revealed some hesitation, but he eventually nodded.

Zhong Niangyao took a look at both of them before slowly saying, “Let me be clear, I will only save a life, nothing else concerns me.”

Mr. Meng and Madam Meng were not clear about the meaning behind Zhong Niangyao’s words, but hearing that she could save Meng Rou, joy flickered in their hearts.

As for the rest, they had no time to think further.

“There’s also a compensation,” Zhong Niangyao continued, “I want you to donate fifty million to build a hope school in the mountainous area. As for whose name you use, you can discuss that. I have no objections.”@@novelbin@@

Stunned by Zhong Niangyao’s unusual request for compensation, Mr. Meng and Madam Meng were momentarily taken aback.

But then, they recovered quickly.

“Certainly, that’s for accumulating Yin De by doing a good deed; why would we disagree? It’s just that, Lady Zhong, under whose name should the donation be made? This—”

“If you don’t mind, then use Meng Rou’s name,” Zhong Niangyao cut in, “Doing such a thing as she did surely undermines one’s Yin De. If she can accumulate some Yin De during this opportunity, it would be good.”

“Very good, thank you, Lady Zhong, for the advice,” Mr. Meng hurriedly said, “I’ll have my secretary take care of it as soon as I get back.”

Since Zhong Niangyao had agreed to visit the Meng Family the next day, Mr. and Madam Meng did not linger for too long and soon took their leave.

They said goodbye to the main branch of the Meng Family and hastily left, not even paying respects to Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin.

After Mr. and Madam Meng had left, Zhong Minghao could not help but call out to Zhong Niangyao once more.

Faced with Zhong Minghao’s interception, Zhong Niangyao’s complexion turned particularly ugly, “Great-Uncle, are you here to educate me again?”