CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 389

The Xiao Family patriarch had always disapproved of Xiao Linye’s current wife.

The last time he met her, she left a very bad impression on him!

While he was feeling completely dissatisfied, Qi Mulan returned to the country.

Seeing Qi Mulan, who excelled in all aspects, couldn’t the Xiao Family patriarch help but take matters into his own hands?

Uncle Zhong approached the Xiao Family patriarch, who looked at him. "What’s the word?"

Uncle Zhong said, "The Seventh Master said he won’t come back, and he also said..."

At this point, Uncle Zhong hesitated.

The Xiao Family patriarch glared at him. "What’s so hard to say?"

Uncle Zhong continued, "The Seventh Master also said that Miss Qi’s matter is for you to handle yourself!"

The Xiao Family patriarch, "..."

His breathing grew ragged, instantly filled with an air of fury. A flicker of dissatisfaction even glinted in his eyes.

Uncle Zhong wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The Seventh Master has always had his own ideas. It’s really not right for you to do this."

The Xiao Family patriarch scoffed, "That rebellious son, hmph!"

Speaking of this seventh son of his, the Xiao Family patriarch became infuriated.

In the past two years, the sons of the Xiao Family had, one by one, started to disobey. The only obedient one, the second son, was incompetent.

Originally, the seventh’s principles were quite sound, but who knew that not long after his return, he would become this infuriating.

Marrying just anyone like that—he actually did it! Then what in this world would he not dare to do?

Uncle Zhong said, "The Seventh Master has never made you worry about his affairs. This is a good thing for you."

"Good? What does he know?" Speaking of this, the Xiao Family patriarch became even more furious! What does he mean, he doesn’t cause me worry? He’s simply acting recklessly and won’t even let anyone intervene in his affairs.

Seeing him so angry, Uncle Zhong felt it wasn’t right to speak well of Xiao Linye anymore.

But he knew very well that if the Old Master and the Seventh Master continued to clash like this, the Old Master would ultimately be the one to suffer. After all, when had the Seventh Master ever compromised in all these years? Even over trivial matters, he never listened to the Old Master’s advice.

Somewhat anxiously, he asked, "Then, regarding Miss Qi... what is your decision?"

"Let her work at Xiao Corporation, and stay right in front of his eyes!" the Xiao Family patriarch said angrily. He even added, "Have someone tell that woman Aye’s white moonlight is at the same company!"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Zhong’s mouth twitched. "This... this might not be good?"

The Seventh Master is already angry. If the Seventh Master’s wife were to find out about this, wouldn’t all hell break loose? This would do nothing to help their father-son relationship.

The Xiao Family patriarch waved his hand, looking unconcerned. "There’s nothing bad about it. That rebellious son married some young thing and is very protective of her. Let’s see how long he can keep that up!"

Ultimately, he was still angry that Xiao Linye wouldn’t bring his wife home for him to see tomorrow.

Uncle Zhong said, "You know, the Seventh Master’s wife might still not know about the Seventh Master’s identity. It’s not easy for him to bring her back."

In the end, Uncle Zhong couldn’t help but speak well of Xiao Linye again.

But the Xiao Family patriarch paid no heed.

Right now, he had been thoroughly angered by Xiao Linye, and as for that daughter-in-law, he truly disapproved of her.

"Hurry up and go. Make sure she knows," the Xiao Family patriarch said petulantly.

Uncle Zhong, "..."

This was clearly an attempt to drive a wedge between them! If the Seventh Master’s wife really found out that Miss Qi was the Seventh Master’s white moonlight, wouldn’t that cause a major incident?

Thinking of Xiao Linye’s temper, Uncle Zhong couldn’t help but worry.

But with the Xiao Family patriarch insisting, he still nodded. "Yes, I’ll arrange it right away!"

His reply was tinged with trepidation.

He truly didn’t know what kind of towering rage the Seventh Master would unleash over this. He just hoped the Seventh Master wouldn’t vent his anger on him; this was all the Old Master’s doing.

Just as Uncle Zhong turned around, he heard the Xiao Family patriarch’s doubtful voice behind him.

He heard him say, "What does this scoundrel mean by not bringing his wife home? Could he really be having an affair with that adopted daughter of the Ye Family?"

Uncle Zhong, "..."

Hearing this, his spine stiffened even more! He couldn’t help but look back at the Xiao Family patriarch.

"That... probably not?"

Though he said it was unlikely, deep down, he no longer felt any certainty regarding Xiao Linye.

The Xiao Family patriarch said, "Xiao Shuo didn’t seem like he was lying before. And would he dare fabricate something against his seventh uncle?"

Uncle Zhong, "..."

That... he most likely wouldn’t dare!

Previously, after hearing just a few words from Xiao Linye, the Xiao Family patriarch had ultimately chosen to believe him.

But today, because Xiao Linye was unwilling to bring his wife home, the Xiao Family patriarch felt things weren’t so simple.

After all, he has been married for so long. If it was a matter of observation, surely he should have observed and understood enough by now, right? Yet, even now, he was still unwilling to bring her home. Was it because his assessment of her wasn’t favorable? Or had they already had a falling out? Or, as Xiao Shuo had claimed, had he really taken a fancy to that adopted daughter of the Ye Family?

As these thoughts raced through his mind, the Xiao Family patriarch’s heart grew heavy with unease.

"This scoundrel! If he dares to philander like that, I won’t let him off!" he said furiously.

Uncle Zhong, "..."

So, no philandering now? Then what about Miss Qi Mulan, whom he just arranged to be at Xiao Corporation?