novelraw Chapter 458
Chapter 458
"Regardless of your family background, I wouldn’t let you go on a business trip injured," he huffed. His tone was full of an indulgence meant only for her.Having had a tiring day, Ye Yuning found Xiao Linye’s words particularly comforting, and her heart relaxed significantly.
"I know, I’m fine," she said.
"When will you return?"
"Didn’t I tell you? At least three days!" Ye Yuning replied.
When Xiao Linye heard it was really going to be three days, he became genuinely upset.
That woman is always causing trouble, and now she’s dragged my Ning into it!
He forcefully suppressed his displeasure and said to her, "Tell your boss to be careful. Qin Jinchuan is very dissatisfied with her."
"What?"
Hearing that Qin Jinchuan was dissatisfied with her, Ye Yuning felt awful.
She hadn’t done anything, nor had she insulted him!
"He’s teamed up with Seventh Master to deal with your boss."
"Really? Is that true?" Ye Yuning asked, her voice rising.
"Of course, it’s true."
"Did your Seventh Master really agree?"
She could barely handle one of them; what if both of them came at her? How could she possibly manage?
Why were these men so detestable?
Or were there simply no good men in the world? At least, she hadn’t met one so far.
Xiao Shuo was a spoiled rich kid who flirted outrageously!
Previously, Young Master Qin pretended to be foolish, but later he went straight for the jugular!
And don’t even get her started on Seventh Master Xiao! She hadn’t even met him, yet he’d gone straight for her throat.
That was bad enough, but now he was teaming up with Qin Jinchuan to go against her...
"What’s there to disagree about? Your boss is probably doomed this time."
"Then, can’t you talk to your Seventh Master for us? Our boss really didn’t do anything or insult him this time."
Even if they were really going after her, they should have a legitimate reason, right?
Besides, how could her small studio possibly have done anything to warrant two major figures like them teaming up against her?
Wouldn’t they worry about their own reputations if word of this got out?
"It takes more than one cold day for the river to freeze three feet deep!" Xiao Linye stated.
Ye Yuning: "..."
Great, she was dealing with someone who couldn’t be pettier.
"Have they really all agreed to target our boss?"
"Yes."
Ye Yuning gasped.
So, even though their cooperation in Upper City had ended, Seventh Master Xiao still wouldn’t let her off the hook?
"Why on earth is this happening?" she muttered to herself.
Her face was a mask of confusion as she wondered why this was all happening.
Xiao Linye said, "Because Young Master Qin likes your boss."
"What?"
This revelation made Ye Yuning jump.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" she exclaimed in shock.
Just a moment ago, Xiao Linye was saying Young Master Qin and Seventh Master Xiao were teaming up against her.
And now he was saying Young Master Qin liked her? The two statements didn’t add up. Was he drunk and spouting nonsense?
Xiao Linye explained, "Qin Jinchuan wants your boss to submit to him. As long as your boss begs him, Seventh Master Xiao will stop targeting her."
Ye Yuning: "..." This is so confusing!
"What does that mean?"
"It means if your boss doesn’t submit to Young Master Qin, Seventh Master won’t let her off the hook either."
What was this? Were they jointly pressuring her?
What did ’submit to Young Master Qin’ even mean? Why should she submit?
"Submit? What does that have to do with liking someone?" Ye Yuning asked, bewildered.
Right now, her mind was more muddled than it had been that afternoon after fielding so many calls. She couldn’t sort out her thoughts at all.
Xiao Linye said, "Qin Jinchuan likes her, but he’s not fond of her temperament. It needs some... taming."
Ye Yuning: "..."
Now, she thought she finally understood.
Qin Jinchuan liked her? That reason...
Clearly, she wasn’t quite convinced! If this was really the case, then she simply didn’t understand the world of these powerful men.
Even their way of liking someone was so uniquely... sophisticated.
"Anyway, keep your distance from your boss from now on. If things feel off, retreat immediately. I’ve already made arrangements for you on my end."
Ye Yuning: "..." So, was she supposed to say thank you now?!
She took several deep breaths, but they couldn’t quell the agitation in her chest.
Qin Jinchuan, Seventh Master Xiao! What wire had crossed in their brains for them to be tormenting her like this?
They were really getting audacious!
Ye Yuning suppressed the rising anger in her heart and said two words to Xiao Linye: "No need."
Hearing Ye Yuning still say "no need" at a time like this, Xiao Linye’s breathing grew heavy.
He said, displeased, "You don’t have to force yourself. Your future is bright no matter what; there’s no need to tie yourself solely to Manlang."
This girl... what benefits had that adopted daughter of the Ye Family given her to make her so fiercely loyal and devoted?
She even seemed happy doing menial tasks.
Ye Yuning’s stubborn streak flared. "I don’t care! This is the tree I choose."
Xiao Linye countered, "And what if this tree dies?"
"Ugh, I’m not talking to you anymore. I’m exhausted and I want to sleep."
Not wanting to dwell on the issue, Ye Yuning abruptly hung up the phone.
Xiao Linye listened to the dial tone, endless irritation flashing in his eyes.
That stubborn girl! What was so good about Manlang anyway...?
Hearing her obstinacy over the phone made him wish even more fervently that Manlang would just disappear immediately.