CHAPTER 399: CHAPTER 399

Speaking of this Seventh Master Xiao, Ye Yuning was currently filled with all sorts of dissatisfaction.

How could there be such a person? And this time, could she really be blamed? She was furious.

Upon hearing the words ’Seventh Master Xiao,’ Xiao Linye frowned. "Did you have a fight with him?"

"That didn’t happen!"

"Then why did you say that?"

Clearly, Xiao Linye didn’t understand what she meant.

Besides, the Xiao Family’s unpleasant collaboration with Manlang was her boss’s affair.

Why is she constantly dissatisfied here? What does she actually mean by that?

Ye Yuning said, "It’s nothing. The boss said that Seventh Master Xiao wants to forcefully take over the final part of Nanjia Peak."

"She said that?"

This was even more surprising to Xiao Linye.

When did I say I wanted to forcefully take over the final part of Nanjia Peak?

This woman...!

Originally, because Ye Yuning still seemed to care so much about Manlang, Xiao Linye’s impression of her had improved slightly.

Now, hearing this, that slightly positive impression vanished instantly.

What on earth is going on here!

Ye Yuning nodded. "Yes, the boss said that the Xiao Family’s old chairman, Old Master Xiao himself, has stepped in."

"He got involved?"

"Yeah, she said he wants to meet with our boss tomorrow," Ye Yuning confirmed with a nod.

She was blatantly making things up!

It was unclear when it had started, but she could now switch between her two roles so freely. Especially when she continually talked about her other self, it didn’t seem awkward to her in the slightest.

Upon hearing that his father wanted to meet with the boss of Manlang tomorrow, Xiao Linye’s heart sank.

"Did your boss say it was because of the Nanjia Peak project?"

He felt it wasn’t.

Ye Yuning, oblivious to the underlying reasons, heard Xiao Linye’s counter-question and said with some uncertainty, "She didn’t specify the reason, but our boss guessed it’s about Nanjia Peak."

Xiao Linye remained silent.

"After all, it’s at such a critical juncture," she added.

They hadn’t specified the matter, yet they wanted to meet with the Ye Family’s adopted daughter.

Xiao Linye suspected it was because the events at the old family residence tonight had firmly linked him to the Ye Family’s adopted daughter in their minds.

Thinking about this gave him a headache!

"Tell your boss not to overthink things."

"My boss is currently wondering whether or not to hand over the Nanjia Peak wrap-up. The Xiao Family is simply going too far!"

Thinking of the phone call from the Xiao family’s old residence, Ye Yuning seethed with frustration.

Xiao Linye was silent again.

Speaking of Nanjia Peak, it was indeed quite urgent now.

He had wanted to show some respect to that supposedly innocent woman, but recalling Qin Jinchuan’s words— perhaps it was better not to get involved with such a scheming woman...

He swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue and said instead, "If your boss is afraid of trouble, then just hand it over."

"You also think she should hand it over?" Ye Yuning asked, shocked.

Disappointment laced her tone.

How can she just hand it over? The Xiao Family is clearly bullying them!

Xiao Linye clarified, "I meant, if she’s afraid of trouble."

Ye Yuning fell silent.

Alright, she *was* rather afraid of trouble!

But thinking about how the Xiao Family was bullying them made her quite angry too.

However, considering the Xiao Family’s aggressive stance, she really didn’t want to deal with those people.

After much deliberation, while Xiao Linye was showering, Ye Yuning, for the first time, truly compromised in her heart. She sent the final parts of the Nanjia Peak project to Manager Zheng.

Since the Xiao Family itself had stepped in, how long could she hold out if she didn’t hand it over?

What she didn’t realize was that the troubles she was currently facing couldn’t be solved merely by handing over the Nanjia Peak wrap-up.

The files were sent. But the troubles she had to face were still unavoidable...

That night, comforted by Xiao Linye, Ye Yuning actually slept quite well.

When she woke the next morning, Xiao Linye was already making breakfast.

"Maybe we should hire the housekeeper full-time," Ye Yuning suggested after a moment’s thought.

Xiao Linye turned to look at her. "Why?"

"I think it’s very hard on you."

Especially since Xiao Linye liked to eat at home, and she wasn’t a good cook. So he had to get up and prepare breakfast himself every morning.

Xiao Linye’s lips curved into a smile. "It’s fine. I get up very early."

Ye Yuning hadn’t noticed that Xiao Linye was wearing running gear.

He had a habit of exercising in the morning and, unless something unexpected came up, would usually be up by five.

The poor thing loved to sleep in and had hardly noticed these past few days.

Or perhaps Xiao Linye didn’t run every day, which was why she was even less aware.

The rich, milky aroma of breakfast sent a wave of comfort through Ye Yuning.

"My boss just called. She said she’s already given the final parts of the Nanjia Peak project to Manager Zheng."

Xiao Linye paused, his hand holding the knife and fork stilling, and looked at her with some surprise. "She handed it over, just like that?"

Ye Yuning nodded. "Yes, she did."

She had no other choice!

With the Xiao Family’s shameless tactics, how could she not?

Ye Yuning still felt disgruntled about it, but this time, she had done it partly for Xiao Linye’s sake.

The Xiao Family was lucky to have her husband as one of them!

Otherwise, given her usual temper, she would have severed all ties with the Xiao Family long ago.

Xiao Linye nodded. "Alright, since it’s been handed over, please convey the Xiao Family’s thanks to your boss. The design fee will be as per the original agreement, not a cent less, correct?"

"That’s five million! Can you even authorize that?" Ye Yuning looked at Xiao Linye, shocked.