CHAPTER 395: CHAPTER 395

Xiao Linye raised his eyebrows and looked over without saying a word.

Clearly, he felt even responding to such a question was superfluous...!!

Seeing him silent, Old Master Xiao grew even angrier!

Butler Zhong, standing behind him and seeing his chest heaving, quickly turned to Xiao Linye. "Seventh Young Master, please tell the Old Master it’s not true."

"It’s something that never happened. Yet you repeatedly summon me back. Don’t you think you’re being unreasonable?"

"You really didn’t fancy her?"

"Why would you think I fancied that adopted daughter? Did Xiao Shuo tell you that?"

As he asked, the chill in his tone deepened.

At this moment, Xiao Linye had once again resolved how he would deal with Xiao Shuo.

Old Master Xiao hadn’t thought about Xiao Shuo until now. But the mention of his name reminded him of Xiao Shuo’s retraction, which was undoubtedly laced with fear.

Now, Old Master Xiao was beginning to believe Xiao Shuo, feeling that what he said might not be entirely baseless.

As for this rebellious son of his, after all these years overseas, he never listened to him. Whatever Xiao Linye did was completely beyond his control.

"Then bring your wife here tomorrow," Old Master Xiao said sternly.

If he couldn’t see Xiao Linye and his wife together, he would feel very uneasy.

He was convinced Xiao Linye had already cheated on his wife, that the Ye Family’s adopted daughter had truly seduced him.

However, in this dilemma, simply bringing his wife back could resolve everything.

Yet, Xiao Linye assertively spat out three words: "Can’t do it!"

Old Master Xiao: "..."

Uncle Zhong: "..."

Xiao Linye’s patience had reached its limit. He no longer gave them a chance to speak and stood up.

"Don’t call me back for such matters in the future. It’s pointless!"

Having said that, he left.

Old Master Xiao and Uncle Zhong looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief, even after he had left.

Old Master Xiao’s chest heaved even more violently.

Uncle Zhong, fearing he would become too angry, quickly soothed, "Old Master, please calm down..."

"How can I calm down! That boy must have been seduced by that Ye Family’s adopted daughter, definitely!"

Given Xiao Linye’s refusal regarding tomorrow, what had been a mere suspicion now solidified into Old Master Xiao’s conviction: he and his flash-marriage wife were already divorced.

Cheating was one thing, but for the object of the affair to be his nephew’s former fiancée—how could this be acceptable?

Butler Zhong: "..."

If it had been in the past, he might have tried to reason with him. But with the Seventh Young Master and the Ye Family’s affairs, how could he possibly advise?

He wouldn’t agree either if he were in that position; the generational impropriety was too much.

He recalled how the Ye Family’s adopted daughter and Xiao Shuo had caused such a scandal, almost ending up married to the eldest son of the Qin Family. At the time, the eldest son of the Qin Family was considered a fool. So, Butler Zhong glanced worriedly at Old Master Xiao.

Seeing his expression, Old Master Xiao knew he had thought of something else. "Speak your mind."

Butler Zhong dared not speak! This was...!

Seeing Butler Zhong hesitate, Old Master Xiao shouted angrily, "Speak!"

Startled by the shout, Butler Zhong then said, "Could it be that the Ye Family’s adopted daughter is taking revenge on Young Master Shuo?"

Old Master Xiao: "..."

The air suddenly grew still.

He looked at Butler Zhong in disbelief.

Butler Zhong’s face grew even tenser. "After all, Young Master Shuo really treated her badly before."

When Xiao Shuo and Ye Yuning were engaged, he often flirted with other women. That effectively made Ye Yuning a laughingstock. Not to mention, Xiao Shuo later overstepped even further by having an affair with the Ye Family’s biological daughter—Ye Yuning’s nominal younger sister. Coupled with the incident involving the Qin Family, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Ye Family’s adopted daughter harbored resentment towards Xiao Shuo.

Old Master Xiao’s breathing grew heavy.

Thinking back to when Xiao Shuo insisted on being with Ye Tong, Old Master Xiao felt his blood boil with a frustration that wouldn’t subside.

Because the Ye Family’s adopted daughter was too insignificant in their world. Thus, no one considered how his conceding to break off the engagement might harm the Ye Family’s adopted daughter.

Now, hearing Butler Zhong say this, Old Master Xiao also felt it was very likely the girl’s revenge.

"Didn’t she already hit Xiao Shuo?" Old Master Xiao roared.

Don’t think I don’t know! The one who beat Xiao Shuo at the nightclub was her.

Since they knew Xiao Shuo was at fault, they hadn’t made a big deal out of it.

She beat him badly enough to send him to the hospital; what more does she want?

Hearing this, Butler Zhong looked even more nervous. "But she really was the laughingstock of Upper City. Although she ultimately outmaneuvered both Xiao Shuo and the Qin Family in a risky gambit, that doesn’t negate the heavy blows she endured during that engagement."

She’s a girl, after all; her emotional resilience is probably limited.

Old Master Xiao was only now realizing this matter’s underlying issues hadn’t been properly resolved at all.

He angrily ordered, "Get that boy Xiao Shuo back here immediately!"

Tonight is chaotic enough!

If he didn’t sort this out thoroughly, he wouldn’t be able to sleep. He was now absolutely certain: Xiao Linye was definitely with the Ye Family’s adopted daughter.

Butler Zhong: "Yes!"

"Also, have the Ye Family’s adopted daughter come see me tomorrow."

Tomorrow was supposed to be a family banquet, but now Old Master Xiao had completely lost the mood for it.

Butler Zhong nodded. "Yes!"

「...」

When Xiao Shuo received another call from Butler Zhong, he was still working overtime at the office.

He stuck to his earlier explanation: "Uncle Zhong, I was just talking nonsense. Seventh Uncle and the Ye Family’s adopted daughter—I was mistaken. They really have no relationship."

"Regardless of whether there’s a relationship or not, you need to come back now," Butler Zhong’s tone was stern.

Hearing this tone, Xiao Shuo’s heart couldn’t help but tremble.

I already said it’s nothing, so why are they still making me go back?

Suddenly, Xiao Shuo felt he had waded into murky waters and couldn’t get out!

「...」

Just as he hung up, Ye Yuning also received a call from the Xiao Family.

Hearing it was the Xiao Family’s butler, Ye Yuning was surprised. "Is something the matter?"

"Our Old Master wants to see you."

Ye Yuning: "..."

Old Master Xiao wants to see me? Why? Could it be because Seventh Young Master Xiao couldn’t handle the Nanjia Peak project, so Old Master Xiao has to intervene personally? If that’s the case...