CHAPTER 130: CHAPTER 130

After Xiao Shuo finished speaking, he didn’t dare look at Xiao Linye’s terrifyingly dark expression and quickly slipped away.

Lai Shuo, waiting outside, saw Xiao Shuo dash away like the wind and couldn’t help but feel a cold sweat bead on his own brow.

If only he hadn’t been so quick with his words that morning.

He returned to the office, his body tense, only to be met by Xiao Linye’s murderous expression.

Lai Shuo said, "Does the Third Young Master not want to work? You mustn’t go soft on him!"

A rich heir like him truly needs to be rigorously trained. Otherwise, what else could he do in the future besides mooch off his parents?! His life would be utterly squandered, devoid of any meaning.

When Xiao Linye heard the words "go soft," it was as if he’d heard a joke. "Go soft on him?"

"Of course, you wouldn’t!" Lai Shuo said respectfully.

Xiao Linye pinched his aching brow, then said, "He must have too much free time. Have Yang Jing discipline him strictly."

"Also, he must secure two projects this month!"

Two projects? For a novice like Xiao Shuo, that’s definitely a huge undertaking.

But Lai Shuo didn’t feel the slightest bit sorry for him. Someone like that deserves it.

"Alright, I understand."

As far as Lai Shuo was concerned, no matter how Xiao Shuo cried or pleaded now, he couldn’t return to his previous easy life.

Watching Xiao Linye light a cigarette in irritation, Lai Shuo wondered how to bring up the matter concerning Boss Ye.

Xiao Linye took a drag from his cigarette and snorted coldly, "You hit someone and didn’t even apologize? Is that your idea of decorum?"

"I was wrong."

The words tumbled out of Lai Shuo’s mouth before he could even think.

Xiao Linye glanced at him. "Her knee was severely injured. Didn’t she confront you about it then?"

"No, she didn’t even spare me a glance!"

At that moment, Lai Shuo recalled the look Ye Yuning had given him—as if, even if she didn’t deal with him, someone else would.

So, this is what she had planned for me all along? His breath caught in his throat. That woman is so petty!

Xiao Linye said, "Still, go and apologize to her. Don’t tarnish the Xiao Corporation’s image in public too much."

"Ah, yes!"

The Xiao Corporation’s reputation mustn’t be damaged externally. No, wait! Do we even have a positive image with Manlang to begin with? Is an apology really necessary?

The words had barely left his mouth when Lai Shuo received another icy glare from Xiao Linye.

He quickly swallowed all his doubts. "I’ll go after work."

"Go now!"

Lai Shuo was speechless. Seriously, is it really necessary to care so much about that woman’s feelings? We don’t exactly have a good image in her eyes to begin with; this one incident won’t make much difference. Besides, doesn’t he also look down on this owner of Manlang? What’s with this attitude now?

Facing Xiao Linye’s unyielding stance, Lai Shuo, though furious, dared not voice his anger. "Alright, I’ll go immediately."

His reply was clearly reluctant.

But he wouldn’t dare to defy his boss’s orders.

Lai Shuo left the office, still puzzled. Why would Lord Qi insist I apologize to Boss Ye? His disdain for her is certainly no less than my own. I even thought that when he found out, he’d feel some satisfaction, as if a score had been settled. But his reaction now is a bit different from what I expected.

Still mulling it over, Lai Shuo headed to Manlang.

When Ye Yuning heard Lai Shuo was looking for her, she was quite shocked. "What is he doing here?"

Chen Wei speculated, "Could it be that he’s discovered a problem with the Nanjia Peak project and wants to cooperate again?"

At Chen Wei’s words, Ye Yuning instantly fell silent.

He just ran into me this morning, and now he wants to discuss cooperation? Does he have any shame?!

Though unsure of his exact intentions, she still said, "Let him in."

"Okay."

Chen Wei nodded and turned to leave.

Once Ye Yuning was alone, she could feel a dull ache still throbbing in her knee.

Thinking of Lai Shuo’s vile attitude, if he really came to discuss cooperation, I’ll definitely throw him out.

Soon, Lai Shuo was shown in.

The moment their eyes met, a look of clear defiance was visible in Lai Shuo’s.

His expression perplexed Ye Yuning somewhat, but she couldn’t be bothered to figure it out.

Lai Shuo, however, was direct. He opened his mouth and said, "Boss Ye, I’m sorry!"

Ye Yuning was speechless.

Chen Wei was also speechless.

Their eyelids twitched. Is he really here to discuss cooperation? Otherwise, why would he be apologizing here?

Seeing Ye Yuning remain silent, Lai Shuo said again, louder this time, "I’m sorry. It was all my fault. Please forgive me."

He was apologizing, but his tone sounded so resentful!

Ye Yuning snapped back to her senses, looking at Lai Shuo with puzzlement.

She now clearly realized that Lai Shuo wasn’t here to discuss cooperation.

This wasn’t the attitude of someone intending to cooperate; rather, he seemed to have been coerced. But he’s the special assistant to Lord Qi, the President of the Xiao Corporation. Who could possibly force him?