Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her

Chapter 427

He was a Xiao, after all. In this woman’s eyes, was he only worth a mere five hundred thousand?Fury ignited within Xiao Shuo.

No matter how insignificant he might seem, he was still a Xiao! This damn woman... He’d make her pay, sooner or later.

"One million!" Ye Yuning countered.

Chen Wei was speechless. She pressed a hand to her forehead, a sense of doom washing over her.

"I’m telling you, you—!" Xiao Shuo sputtered.

"Two million," Ye Yuning cut in smoothly.

Xiao Shuo fell silent. This wretched woman. She knows I’m desperate for money right now, doesn’t she?

And it was true; he was incredibly short on funds.

When he’d heard Ye Yuning offer five hundred thousand earlier, he’d actually been tempted.

But for him, a Xiao, to compromise for a mere five hundred thousand? How humiliating would that be if word got out?

"I’m a Xiao, after all! Are you trying to humiliate me with money?"

"Five million!" Ye Yuning declared, her tone indifferent, laced with arrogance.

Xiao Shuo was stunned.

Five... five million! Is she willing to pay any price to marry into the Xiao Family?

Nearby, Chen Wei marveled at her boss’s wealth. Is she trying to bury Xiao Shuo with money? But somehow, it didn’t feel that simple. She’d never spend her money on someone from the Xiao Family. In fact, she’d be more likely to fleece them!

"You... you really want to marry into the Xiao Family that badly?" Xiao Shuo stammered.

Damn it, five million... That’s a huge temptation right now!

Hearing the waver in Xiao Shuo’s voice, a sarcastic smile touched Ye Yuning’s lips. Her voice remained gentle. "What would you like for lunch?"

"You decide," Xiao Shuo conceded quickly.

"Then how about the Scumbag Restaurant?" Ye Yuning suggested.

"What the hell? Is that even a real restaurant?" Xiao Shuo frowned deeply at the name.

That despicable rich woman! Just wait, one day I’ll throw money right back in her face!

"Yes, it is. I’ll send you the location," Ye Yuning said before hanging up.

Xiao Shuo had wanted to ask when the five million would hit his account. He wouldn’t blindly agree to anything without seeing the cash first, but all he heard was the dial tone.

Whatever. Some things are better discussed in person anyway.

Returning to his workstation via the fire escape, Xiao Shuo was practically beaming, his face lit up with imaginary stars.

Seeing Xiao Shuo’s idiotic grin, Yang Jing walked over and rapped on his desk. "Finished your work?"

The moment he saw Yang Jing, Xiao Shuo’s smile vanished.

After enduring for so long, Ye Yuning’s five million was like a lit fuse, instantly igniting all his suppressed anger.

Staring at Yang Jing’s detestable face, Xiao Shuo sneered, "I’ve wanted to quit this crappy job for ages."

Yang Jing was silent.

Hearing this, all the staff in the office turned to look at him.

BUZZ. His phone vibrated with the location details from Ye Yuning.

Xiao Shuo rose with a swagger, unclipped his work badge, dangled it in front of Yang Jing for a moment, then slammed it defiantly onto the desk.

"Whoever wants this damn job can have it! I’m outta here!"

A collective gasp went through the office.

Yang Jing merely watched him with cold eyes. Hearing his declaration, he asked flatly, "Are you sure?"

"Damn right, I’m sure! Tell my Seventh Uncle to give this spot to someone who actually needs it. I’m the Third Young Master of the Xiao Family, after all. It’s not right for me to take up a position like this!"

With that, he sauntered off.

His arrogant retreating figure looked like that of a commoner who’d suddenly struck gold.

Yang Jing frowned, took out his phone, and called Kang Xuan to report what had happened.

Kang Xuan was utterly stunned by the news. He immediately relayed the information to Xiao Linye.

When Xiao Linye heard about Xiao Shuo’s boldness today, he chuckled. "Go investigate. Find out what’s going on."

He knew Xiao Shuo’s temperament all too well. For him to act so out of character today, something must have happened to give him such confidence.

"Understood. I’ll look into it immediately," Kang Xuan replied with a nod.

「Meanwhile, at Manlang.」

Chen Wei was certainly not naive enough to believe Ye Yuning would spend five million just to reconcile with Xiao Shuo.

She’s already married, for crying out loud! Only an idiot like Xiao Shuo would fall for that.

"Boss, what are you planning?" Chen Wei asked.

Ye Yuning snorted. "Him? Worth five million?"

Chen Wei shook her head. "Definitely not!"

That pampered brat? Even if he were offered to me for free, I’d find him too much trouble. Someone like Ye Yuning would never give him a second glance.

Chen Wei sensed her boss was about to unleash her fury.

And Xiao Shuo was the clueless fool who, ignorant of the hornet’s nest he was poking, insisted on showing up now.

Ye Yuning picked up her water glass and took a sip. "He’s insulted me countless times recently."

Chen Wei nodded. "Yes, his insults were quite vicious."

"And he’s the one who spread those rumors about me and Seventh Master Xiao," Ye Yuning continued. "This included his complaints to the Xiao Family; Xiao Shuo was the cause of all of it."

Chen Wei was taken aback. "He’s that much of a gossip? But he’s a Xiao!"

Ye Yuning arched an eyebrow, a cold sneer on her lips. "In what way does he resemble a Xiao?"

If someone claimed Xiao Shuo was the product of an affair, Ye Yuning would readily believe it. The Xiao Family, hah!

"Still, for him to slander you like this is going too far," Chen Wei said. "You two ended things long ago. What does he gain by maligning you now?"

"Besides, for a grown man to badmouth someone behind their back like that... isn’t he afraid of repercussions?"

But it seems those repercussions are already catching up to him! The boss definitely won’t let this slide...

At 11:30, a message from Xiao Shuo arrived: "I’m here. Private Room 2."

Shortly after, Xiao Linye called. "Let’s have lunch together. I’ll come pick you up."

"No, it’s fine. My foot hurts, and I don’t want to walk. Just pick me up on time tonight. I’ll make do in the office."

Hearing her foot was injured, Xiao Linye’s voice immediately filled with concern. "Is it bad? Should I take you to the hospital?"

"No, really, it’s fine."

"Are you sure?" Xiao Linye pressed, his voice laced with worry. He was clearly anxious about her.

His concerned tone helped to soothe Ye Yuning’s agitated heart somewhat.

After an affirmative hum, she said, "Really, don’t worry. I want a good meal tonight, so ask Auntie to go grocery shopping."

"Alright," he agreed.

Once he heard she was looking forward to a nice meal, Xiao Linye didn’t press further.

They exchanged a few more words of care before ending the call.

Listening nearby, Chen Wei could sense the affection between them.

Seeing the gentle smile on Ye Yuning’s lips, Chen Wei hesitated to interrupt but eventually asked, "So, are you still going to meet Young Master Xiao Shuo later?"

"Of course. I definitely have to meet him," Ye Yuning affirmed.

From her resolute tone, Chen Wei could practically see what Ye Yuning planned for Xiao Shuo.

Feeling a little hesitant, Chen Wei asked, "But your foot... it’s injured, isn’t it? Will you be alright?"

She knew the boss was planning to give him a beating. Ordinarily, she could handle Xiao Shuo easily, but with her injury now... could she?

"I can’t," Ye Yuning said. "That’s why you’re coming with me."

Chen Wei was speechless.