novelraw Chapter 446
Chapter 446
During the time she had lived with Xiao Linye, Ye Yuning had always known he was a rather upright person. He would seriously criticize anyone for speaking ill of others behind their backs.Right now, he probably thinks I got what I deserved. How could he possibly plead on my behalf to Seventh Master Xiao?
More than ever, Ye Yuning regretted not having come clean about her identity before getting married.
Her current life was truly vexing for her.
"Hurry up and eat."
Xiao Linye poured her some juice. Tonight’s meal was quite rich in flavor.
Ye Yuning nodded. "Mmm."
She had always particularly liked Xiao Linye’s cooking.
Since this issue couldn’t be resolved anytime soon, she didn’t want to dwell on it any longer.
The typhoon shelter crab Xiao Linye made was delicious.
Ye Yuning tasted a piece. "Mmm, this is so good."
Good food really does make you forget your worries; it’s true, she thought. This tastes absolutely delightful.
The frustration she had felt moments ago vanished instantly!
"Do you like it?" Xiao Linye asked.
"Yes, I love it!" Ye Yuning nodded.
She had no idea how expensive these ingredients were. To her, Xiao Linye’s salary also seemed very high.
Even though his annual salary isn’t as much as I earn in a year, he’s definitely a promising and outstanding individual among his peers.
「After dinner.」
They rested for a while. Noticing Ye Yuning still walked awkwardly, Xiao Linye put down his book and asked her, "Shall I help you with your bath first?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yuning’s face instantly flushed crimson. "No, no need! I can do it myself." Her voice stuttered with nervousness.
A smile played on Xiao Linye’s lips. "Shy?"
As he spoke, he moved closer to her.
Clearly, her refusal had been futile.
Ye Yuning instinctively tried to push him away. However, the moment her small hand reached out, her slender wrist was grasped by his warm palm.
Before Ye Yuning could react, he lifted her into his arms.
Ye Yuning immediately buried her head in his chest. "I really can do it myself."
She barely registered the pain.
"But you can’t move too vigorously," Xiao Linye said.
"Can I refuse?" Ye Yuning asked.
"Refusal is futile!" The man’s four words were spoken with such finality that Ye Yuning found no room to argue.
Ye Yuning: "..."
Alright, I surrender!
There’s no point in not giving in. He’ll surely find a way to make me succumb later, to make me completely lose my own will.
That night, Ye Yuning was utterly exhausted.
Thankfully, the next day was the weekend, so she didn’t have to get up. Otherwise, she would have been dead tired.
But even on the weekend, she found no respite!
「The next morning.」
It was ten o’clock when Ye Yuning slowly climbed out of bed. The space beside her in the bed was already cold; she had no idea when Xiao Linye had gotten up.
That’s strange.
We were both exhausted last night, yet he managed to get up early as usual, while I wish I could stay glued to the bed!
BUZZ, BUZZ, BUZZ. Her phone vibrated. As she reached for it, her arms ached.
It was Tang Xi’s number.
She answered, "Qian Qian."
"Ling Yan went to Upper City, didn’t she?" Tang Xi’s voice burst from the other end.
Back in school, Ye Yuning, Tang Xi, Yan Jun, and Xia Andai had been the closest of friends, while Ling Yan was their nemesis.
Among them, Ling Yan detested Ye Yuning the most.
Hearing Ling Yan’s name so early in the morning made Ye Yuning’s breath catch.
She managed an "Mm" in response to Tang Xi.
Tang Xi exclaimed, "She’s not going there to cause trouble for you, is she? That damn woman, it’s never-ending with her!"
Ye Yuning: "..."
Tang Xi definitely had no good impression of Ling Yan.
Back in school, Ye Yuning had never provoked her, yet Ling Yan, like a mad dog, constantly sought to make trouble for Ye Yuning.
This often left Tang Xi and Yan Jun speechless!
Only Xia Andai could keep Ling Yan in line!
It always required Xia Andai’s intervention to make Ling Yan behave for a few days, allowing Ye Yuning some peace and quiet.
"She’s like a rabid dog, fixated only on you. Why is that?" Tang Xi couldn’t understand.
Undoubtedly, even after all these years, remembering everything that happened back then, I still can’t help but think of Ling Yan as a mad dog.
When it came to why, Ye Yuning looked utterly dejected. "If I knew, I wouldn’t have had this feud with her for so many years."
It’s precisely because I don’t know that this whole thing is still not over!
Hearing that Ye Yuning knew nothing, Tang Xi felt Ling Yan must be the original mad dog.
"Anyway, just be careful. It’ll be a while before I’m back."
"Mm, I know," Ye Yuning replied.
"If anything happens, call Andai. She’ll protect you."
Ye Yuning: "..."
Not mentioning Xia Andai was one thing, but speaking of her... Ye Yuning thought Xia Andai was great in every way, it was just that their personalities had always clashed.
Tang Xi knew what she was thinking and said, "You and Andai are both strong-willed. But right now, between the two of you, Andai is clearly the one who can keep Ling Yan in check."
Ye Yuning: "..."
Fine, it seems I really have to admit defeat on this one!
That damn woman, Ling Yan, what on earth is she up to?
She hadn’t thought much about Ye Tong’s return to the Ye Family initially. She had simply assumed the Ye Family had found their biological daughter.
But when Chen Wei handed her that investigation report yesterday, she had a feeling this matter definitely wasn’t simple.
It’s not that I’m overthinking things... but ever since Ling Yan appeared, everything reeks of her conspiracies aimed at me.
"Damn woman!" Ye Yuning muttered through clenched teeth.
So early in the morning, and already so frustrating!