CHAPTER 127: CHAPTER 127

As Xiao Shuo considered this, an idea had already formed in his mind.

Ye Tong said, "Yes, she’s incredibly cunning. Seventh Uncle probably doesn’t even know her real identity, that shameless woman."

Now, whenever they mentioned Ye Yuning, both of them couldn’t help but rail against her. That woman, why can’t she just be honest? Who gave her the audacity to deceive even Seventh Master Xiao?

At this moment, Ye Tong and Xiao Shuo were almost certain that Ye Yuning had definitely deceived Seventh Master Xiao emotionally. Little did they know that not only had Ye Yuning deceived them, but Xiao Linye had deceived them as well.

The thought of Ye Yuning’s outrageous behavior made Xiao Shuo lose his appetite; he decided to go and settle the score with her immediately.

Seeing Xiao Shuo so agitated, Ye Tong mused that Yuning was about to face a major disaster.

It was only half an hour after Xiao Shuo had left that she remembered she hadn’t asked him to get the money back.

「...」

Ye Yuning and Xiao Linye emerged from the restaurant together.

When Xiao Linye had arrived earlier, he hadn’t noticed anything amiss because Ye Yuning had been sitting down the whole time. It was only now that he realized she was limping.

"What’s wrong with your leg?"

"It’s nothing, just a superficial wound." Ye Yuning shook her head, but there was already a subtle change in her tone.

It wasn’t because Xiao Linye had suddenly become angry that morning; rather, her dissatisfaction with the Xiao Corporation had intensified.

Thinking of Lai Shuo’s arrogant demeanor, she seethed internally!

Xiao Linye glanced at her knee. It was wrapped with a thick dressing, clearly indicating an injury.

He asked again, "How did you get hurt?" His tone was noticeably more subdued than before.

Ye Yuning replied, "I fell off my bike this morning." The emotion in her voice also became more pronounced.

Xiao Linye frowned.

Sensing the change in him, Ye Yuning added, "I was hit by that Assistant Lai from your company."

"Lai Shuo hit you?"

"Yes! And tell me, do you think your Seventh Master is a man of bad character too? To employ someone like that! He hit me and didn’t even apologize—fine—but then he had the gall to mock me sarcastically. I’m not some kind of crash-for-cash scammer; what right does he have to ridicule me?"

Just talking about Lai Shuo made Ye Yuning furious. In her anger, she even forgot that Lai Shuo knew her identity. By the time she belatedly remembered, the words were already out and couldn’t be taken back.

She quickly tugged Xiao Linye’s sleeve. "You mustn’t go ask him. From what I can tell, he’s quite petty and his character isn’t good. Don’t let him negatively affect you."

Xiao Linye looked at her, genuinely appearing to be concerned for him, and couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. Compared to that morning, he could now understand her dissatisfaction with the entire Xiao Corporation.

This Lai Shuo is getting more and more outrageous, Xiao Linye thought.

"I recall Lai Shuo went to your studio to discuss the Nanjia Peak project, didn’t he? That didn’t go well either, did it?"

"Yes, it was quite unpleasant at the time. Our boss is thoroughly fed up with him. Look, just don’t ask anymore. Don’t get involved in this."

"And you’re just going to let it slide?"

"How could I? For someone who’s about to suffer a major downfall, there’s no need for me to go and stir things up."

Thinking about Ye Tong handling the Nanjia Peak project, Ye Yuning felt a surge of vindictive pleasure.Initially, out of consideration for her husband, she had even thought of telling them that the project was plagiarized. The client for that project was not someone to be trifled with; they would definitely hit a steel plate this time.But then she thought about how vile Seventh Master Xiao and Lai Shuo were, and coupled with what happened this morning, she became even more resolved not to say a word.

Hearing her utter the words "major downfall," Xiao Linye frowned. "You’re saying Lai Shuo is headed for trouble?"

"Yes. Not only him, but Seventh Master Xiao is also about to encounter some thorny problems."

He’s going to encounter trouble? Xiao Linye wondered. He gazed intently at the young woman. Her expression was completely serious; she didn’t seem to be joking in the slightest.

"What kind of trouble?" he pressed.

But Ye Yuning just shook her head. "Don’t ask too many questions. It has nothing to do with you anyway."

Xiao Linye was speechless. "..."

"Anyway, I should get back. The studio is busy these days; my boss told me to head back right after eating."

"Alright, go on then."

With a puzzled expression, Xiao Linye escorted her to the lobby of the office building, then turned and headed for the ground-level parking lot.

As he walked, Ye Yuning’s assertion that he would encounter trouble replayed constantly in his mind.The Xiao Corporation has been running smoothly lately. What kind of trouble could it possibly encounter?

Ye Yuning waited for the elevator in high spirits. She hadn’t dwelled on Xiao Linye’s earlier insistence that he wouldn’t go to Lingcheng. She merely assumed that Xiao Linye’s family must dislike her at the moment, and his refusal was his way of protecting her.A warmth spread further through her heart.

Even though he wouldn’t let her go to Lingcheng, Ye Yuning still mulled over buying a gift; sending it would be fine too.

DING! The elevator arrived.

The doors SWOOSHED open. When Ye Yuning saw Xiao Shuo inside the elevator, the smile on her face instantly froze.

Xiao Shuo spotted her, his face contorted with fury, his eyes bloodshot with anger. Ye Yuning, however, completely disregarded his furious glare and moved to step into the elevator.

However, just as she was about to pass him, Xiao Shuo suddenly grabbed her wrist. "What? Did something to feel guilty about and now you’re trying to flee?"

Ye Yuning snapped, "Are you insane?"

"Ye Yuning, you can target anyone you like, but how dare you set your sights on my Seventh Uncle? Are you tired of living?"