CHAPTER 397: CHAPTER 397

Old Master Xiao glared at him, growing even more infuriated. "You, you..."

Xiao Shuo pleaded, "Grandpa, I... I know I was wrong. Please don’t punish me like this."

As Xiao Shuo spoke, his tone was on the verge of tears.

Deal with Ye Yuning and Seventh Uncle’s matter? How am I supposed to deal with it? I truly don’t dare. If it comes to that, Seventh Uncle will really kill me. I... I’m afraid to die!

Old Master Xiao gave him a fierce look. "That girl, she’s retaliating against you, isn’t she?"

Xiao Shuo fell silent.

Upon hearing this, cold sweat broke out on his back. Even though I’m not the brightest, I can tell Grandpa is pinning this entire incident on me, he thought.

"I haven’t married her, right? It was just a fling, so there’s no problem, is there?"

Previously, people in Upper City claimed I had an affair! Especially regarding Ye Tong, they even said I had an affair with Ye Yuning’s sister. But was that really an affair? In my understanding, that term is reserved for married people.

"You still dare to speak?" Old Master Xiao became even angrier.

Xiao Shuo didn’t dare to say any more.

Old Master Xiao continued, "Regardless, that girl is retaliating against you now. You need to go and resolve this."

"How should I handle it? She and Seventh Uncle aren’t together; I made it all up."

At this moment, Xiao Shuo’s only recourse was to deny any relationship between Xiao Linye and Ye Yuning.

I’ve really messed up this time! I originally went to Grandpa to complain, hoping he’d get rid of Ye Yuning for humiliating me and drive her out of Upper City. But now, not only has that woman not been driven out, I might be the one in deep trouble. What on earth is Grandpa thinking, asking me to handle this?

Seeing Xiao Shuo’s incessant denials, Old Master Xiao simply snorted coldly. "HUMPH."

His eyes bore into him sharply. Xiao Shuo felt unnerved by his gaze.

This is my own grandfather, yet right now, I don’t dare say anything more...

Uncle Zhong stepped forward. "Third Young Master, there’s no use denying it. The Old Master already understands that everything you said is the truth."

Xiao Shuo was speechless. The words "already understands that everything... is the truth" made his scalp tingle uncontrollably.

What on earth is going on...?!

Before he could speak, Steward Zhong continued, "Right now, Miss Ye is likely with Seventh Young Master because she wants to get back at you."

Xiao Shuo remained silent. He was now even more at a loss for words regarding this.

I knew it. I’ve always believed that Ye Yuning getting involved with Seventh Uncle was to take revenge on me. But the main problem now is: Grandpa wants me to handle this situation.

"So how should I handle it?" Xiao Shuo asked, his scalp still tingling.

Clearly, he didn’t dare to defy his grandfather’s words.

Steward Zhong replied, "It’s simple. Go and apologize to Miss Ye, and if possible, try to win her back."

"Win her back? She’s already with my Seventh Uncle and cuckolded me, and I’m supposed to win her back?"

Hearing this, Xiao Shuo exploded.

Is Grandpa out of his mind? Even after all this, he’s still asking me to win back Ye Yuning? Or do they think I haven’t tried to win her back? That gold-digging woman! Once she got together with Seventh Uncle, she had no intention of ever looking back.

Old Master Xiao and Steward Zhong were silent. The two exchanged glances, their gazes towards Xiao Shuo growing even more serious.

Steward Zhong took a step forward and said, "You need to settle this before everyone in Upper City finds out, no matter what it takes."

Xiao Shuo’s breathing grew heavy.

It must be settled, no matter the method... but how am I supposed to do it? Just thinking about that woman’s unyielding attitude makes my head ache.

"But isn’t Seventh Uncle the one who..."

Before he could finish, the Old Master cut him off with a cold glare, silencing him.

At this moment, Xiao Shuo was filled with resentment, yet he didn’t dare show any resistance.

Lifting a rock only to drop it on my own foot... that perfectly describes my current situation. I swear, from now on, I’ll steer clear of anything related to Ye Yuning. We’re simply not compatible; that woman is my nemesis!

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Xiao Linye met Qin Jinchuan.

Compared to the bravado he’d shown in the office about winning back the fiancée whose wedding he hadn’t completed, his mood was now significantly lower. He was downing one drink after another.

Xiao Linye stepped forward and snatched his drink away. "Enough."

Seeing Xiao Linye, Qin Jinchuan couldn’t help but complain, "That woman... how could she be like that?"

"Did she give you a hard time?" Xiao Linye asked, raising an eyebrow.

Don’t blame me for thinking this way. When I was working with Manlang before, that woman infuriated me to the point of utter exasperation. Working with that kind of woman, you’re bound to experience a wild ride, like a roller coaster full of unexpected twists and turns. The ups and downs are more than most hearts can take.

Qin Jinchuan replied, "No, not that! It’s just... her cold attitude is unbearable."

When she needed something from me before, her tearful appearance made me feel like I was bullying a child. And now? What on earth is this?

Hearing Qin Jinchuan mention her attitude, Xiao Linye had a good idea what he meant.

That woman... she probably burned her bridges as soon as she got what she wanted.

He couldn’t help but tease, "I warned you before, she’s no saint!"

Qin Jinchuan even said back then that the woman cried. With her skill for infuriating people without even meeting them face-to-face, how could such a woman possibly cry?