The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 583

"Well, mom, have a taste of this sweet and sour fish. It's delicious."

Hence, Mango quickly stepped in to mediate the dispute.

Madam Ye smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes.

"You can have it. I can't take sweet food as my blood sugar level is a bit high recently."

Mango was at a loss after getting rejected.

It was truly awkward as this was the first time she had interacted with Madam Ye after returning home.

Nathaniel's expression changed slightly and he said with a calm tone, "Mom, since your sugar levels haven't been stable recently, I'll have Noah take a look at you later. Today's meal is slightly on the sweeter side, so let's have the butler prepare something else for Mom since she can't have it."

The meaning behind his words was very obvious.

Hence, Mango was a little surprised.

Nathaniel had always been respectful towards Madam Ye. He had never used such a tone to speak to her, nor did he ever treat Madam Ye like this. What was going on?

Madam Ye paused for a moment and looked at Nathaniel. She suddenly smiled and said, "You're really protecting your wife to the fullest now. Are you trying to get me out of here just because I didn't eat the sweet and sour fish Mango gave me?"

"Mom, you told me yourself to treat my wife better. After all, Mango had suffered a lot with me. Besides, you said that your blood sugar has been quite high recently, so I was just following your wishes." Nathaniel's words made Madam Ye unhappy.

"It's okay, it's okay. Mom doesn't have to eat it if she feels that her sugar level is high. There's definitely something she can eat. Here, you can eat the bamboo shoots."

Mango quickly tried to smooth over the situation as she picked up a bamboo shoot and gave it to Madam Ye.

Then, Madam Ye looked at Mango and said with a faint smile, "My daughter-in-law is so filial, you're so much better than my son."

"There's an old saying that says you'd rather have a filial daughter-in-law than a filial son. Shouldn't you be happy to have Mango here?" Madam Ye looked at Nathaniel again after listening to what he said, "That's true."

Madam Ye lowered her head and ate in silence after that.

That meal was beyond awkward.

Next, Madam Ye went back to her room after she finished eating.

Only then did Mango let out a sigh of relief. She looked at Nathaniel and asked in confusion, "Did you quarrel with Mom?"

"No, I didn't."

Nathaniel smiled. It was obvious that the way he treated Madam Ye earlier was different from now.

"Then why did you speak to mom like that? It was so strange. What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, it's just that I can't stand others picking on you."

Mango was stunned after listening to Nathaniel. She then smiled and said, "She didn't actually say anything, really. I didn't think it through as I wasn't aware that her blood sugar is high recently." "Her blood sugar is normal. I was the one that handed her the medical report yesterday."

Hence, Nathaniel did not defend his mother's dignity at all.

Mango was shocked once again.

"Why? Did I do anything wrong? Or is she unhappy that I went to A City to look for you?"

Mango couldn't figure out why Madam Ye would suddenly treat her like this unless it was because she went to A City to save Nathaniel on her own.

Didn't she do it for Nathaniel, though?

Nathaniel looked at Mango and said with a smile, "Stop guessing. Perhaps my mother experiencing menopause."

"What are you talking about? How can she possibly still have that at her age?"

"Perhaps her menopause takes longer than normal. Well, don't worry about my mother. Let's go out for a walk after we've finished eating."

Nathaniel quickly changed the topic.

Then, Mango nodded her head.

They got up and went to the backyard.

The backyard of The Ye's Mansion was very beautiful. It was filled with flowers and decorative mountains even though many more flowers were planted in the garden.

Mango and Nathaniel sat down in the pavilion as they looked at the koi in the pond. Nathaniel then said in a low voice, "I really hope that these koi can dispel our bad luck and allow our family to enjoy a smooth life from now on."

"Yes, they sure will!"

Then, Nathaniel gripped Mango's hand.

Mango nestled in his embrace and gently wrapped her arms around his waist. She said, "I feel like everyone has changed after I came back this time. There seems to be something going on between you, Nick, and mom that feels very awkward."

"You think too much. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one can hurt you."

"I'm not afraid of being hurt. Besides, mom treats me so well. How could she hurt me? Don't neglect your mother for my sake. She will be sad."

Mango's words made Nathaniel smile and he said, "Aren't you afraid that I will mistreat you if I listen to my mom?"

"You won't."

Mango firmly believed in that.

Madam Ye was definitely not an evil mother-in-law regardless of whether Nathaniel would treat her badly or not. However, Nathaniel didn't say anything.

Mango looked at him and said, "I want to visit Walter. I can go by myself if you don't have the time to go with me."

"I'll go with you. I've already asked Thomas to give one of the big projects of HY Group to the Song family as a reward for saving me."

Mango felt a little upset after listening to what

Nathaniel said.

"He didn't save you for money."

"I know, he did it for you."

Mango felt a sudden discomfort as Nathaniel said those words very slowly.

"You know that there's nothing between me and Walter even if he likes me. What do you really mean, Nathaniel?"

"I don't mean anything, it's just the truth. Isn't it? Walter would do anything for you, including saving his rival for your affections. Don't think too much, I'm not jealous or anything. I'm just really grateful, actually. You might think that Walter doesn't lack the money, but the Song family needs it."

Mango was stunned for a moment after listening to what Nathaniel said. "What do you mean?"

Nathaniel whispered, "Walter has offended many people over the years due to his arrogant ways. However, nobody dared to say anything as they knew he had the backing of the Song Family and how vicious Walter could be. I'm not sure how did news of Walter being crippled after saving me spread, but many started to withdraw orders and contracts from the Song family. Knowing Walter, he prioritizes his ego so much that he's thrown himself into his work, and he barely has time to

care for his leg. I got to know from Noah about the situation his family is facing now. Therefore, the Song family needs the HY Group's business to survive."

"How could this be? How could they do this?"

Nathaniel quickly said after seeing Mango panic, "There's no need to panic as the business world is like this. In fact, isn't life like that? Everything can change in a split second. Many people would want to add insult to Walter's injury now as he had ruled Ocean City for so many years. Taking the Ye Family as an example, we might face something even worse if it was us who were down on our luck. After all, I have a lot of enemies."

"Don't say that. It won't happen to our family."

Mango held Nathaniel's hand and said, "Let's go and see Walter later, shall we?"

"I'll go anywhere you want to go as long as your body can handle it."

There was no trace of jealousy in Nathaniel's eyes now.

Hence, that was extremely comforting for Mango.

"Shall we go now?"

"All right."

Nathaniel nodded his head dotingly.

After that, Mango returned to her room and changed into a new set of clothes. Then, she left The Ye's Mansion with Nathaniel.

Madam Ye watched them leave from the window and said in a low voice, "Where is Nathan taking Mango?"

"I heard that they are going to the Song family home to see Walter."

Madam Ye's expression soured after she heard what the butler said.

"Was it Mango's idea?"

"It should be. After all, Walter went to save Sir Nick for Madam's sake. It's obvious enough that he really treasures her now. You don't have to worry anymore, Madam Ye."

The butler said with a grin. However, Madam Ye didn't smile at all.

"I hope I wouldn't have to worry anymore too."

Then, she went to her bed and lay down to take a nap after that.

Meanwhile, Mango and Nathaniel arrived at the Sminorf Corporation.

There were a lot of people crowded outside the main gate of the building, and most were journalists trying to get the latest scoop. There were also other businessmen that came, seemingly to discuss withdrawing their contracts.

Mango thought Nathaniel was just exaggerating Walter's situation earlier before she witnessed this with her own eyes. After all, Walter must have made a name for himself in the business world throughout the years. Hence, Mango felt heartache after she saw this.

"Are these people here to withdraw their contracts?"

"It is said that the Sminorf Corporation's stock will fall astronomically tomorrow once they withdraw the contract."

The light in Mango's gaze dimmed a little after she heard what Nathaniel said.

This was all because of her!

Walter wouldn't have gone to A City if it wasn't for her. If so, his leg would be fine and he wouldn't be facing the current situation.

"Let's enter from the back. There are too many people here. Don't let them crowd you."

Mango nodded after listening to Nathaniel.

The both of them drove the car to the back door. The security guard wanted to inform Walter when he saw Nathaniel and Mango entering from the back door, but he was stopped by Nathaniel.

"There's no need for that. Let's head up by ourselves."

"But Mr. Song said that he refuses to see anyone. I'd better tell him."

The security guards insisted but Nathaniel interrupted him.

"You may not even be paid this month if you won't allow me to see him. I am here to help your boss. Think about it."

The security guard paused for a moment before he opened the door and let Nathaniel and Mango in.

There were papers strewn all over the floor, and many people had resigned.

Mango felt distressed upon seeing the chaos.

Nathaniel picked up on Mango's emotions and hugged her shoulders as he said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the Song family won't fall."

"Will you really help him?"

Mango looked at Nathaniel with worry on her face.

"Silly girl, I know what you are thinking. He likes you, which makes him my love rival. Are you afraid that I would rub salt on his wound? Don't worry, I am not that mean. Besides, no matter who made him go to

A City, it's true that he went there to save me. I will not let the Song family collapse because of that point alone. Don't worry, okay?"

He stretched out a finger and gently poked Mango's nose as he spoke.

Mango said gratefully, "Thank you, Nathaniel." Then, he replied, "I'm your man, so you don't need to thank me. Let's go."

Nathaniel walked to Walter's office with Mango in his arms.

The door opened just as they were about to knock on it. Then, a pen holder flew out instantly and it careened towards Mango's head.