novelraw Chapter 475
Chapter 475
Xia Andai scrutinized the contract that Ye Yuning was supposed to sign, examining each clause thoroughly and clearly.Her serious and meticulous demeanor hardly resembled the rumored strained relationship and disagreements between them.
"Some terms in here are unreasonable; she can’t sign this!" Xia Andai decisively tossed the contract back to Ling Yan.
The likes of Ling Yan had been disliked by many during college, and Xia Andai was no exception.
Ling Yan smiled at Ye Yuning. "It’s just a contract; you understand."
"I’ll listen to Andai."
As she spoke, she leaned closer to Andai’s side.
However, it was unclear whether it was her answer or her action that displeased Ling Yan.
The tender smile in her eyes dissipated, leaving nothing but suffocating iciness behind...!
"Fine, listen to Andai, huh!"
That last sneer sounded somewhat dangerous, no matter how one heard it.
Ye Yuning glanced at Xia Andai subconsciously, and Xia Andai gave her a reassuring look.
Among them, Ye Yuning was the youngest.
Ling Yan left. When only Ye Yuning and Xia Andai remained, Ye Yuning patted her chest, repeatedly taking deep breaths to calm herself.
Watching her pathetic state, Xia Andai scoffed, "After all these years, you’re still so scared of her?"
"What choice do I have? She’s a tyrant!" Ye Yuning retorted irritably.
Speaking of Ling Yan, well... Ye Yuning genuinely felt a bit intimidated. Because that woman was just too much! Whenever she appeared, Ye Yuning’s world was guaranteed to turn upside down.
Xia Andai glanced at the dishes on the table—greasy and loaded with chili peppers.
"You let her eat this? And you say you’re afraid of her?"
In school, everyone knew that Miss Ling didn’t eat spicy food. Whether dining in the cafeteria or eating out, she always chose lighter meals.
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Ye Yuning said, "You don’t know how terrifying that woman is. She knows everything about me. All the troubles I’ve faced recently were her doing."
Although, in the matters concerning Xiao Shuo and the Ye Family, she did help me out, Ye Yuning thought. But I always feel so unsettled and uneasy deep down!
Xia Andai asked, "Why is she targeting you like this?"
"I have no idea!"
Xia Andai was speechless.
When it came to understanding why she was being targeted, Ye Yuning was genuinely clueless.
Seeing her baffled expression, Xia Andai became even more annoyed. "What do you know, really? Day in, day out! You don’t even know how you’re being targeted."
Luckily, she’s somewhat capable of making money, Xia Andai thought. If not for that, her life would truly hit rock bottom.
Xia Andai stormed off. Before leaving, she threw out one last piece of advice, "Next time she wants you to sign something, don’t just foolishly go along with it. Bring it to me, and I’ll have my lawyer take a look first."
"Oh, okay."
Seeing her silly demeanor only added fuel to Xia Andai’s irritation. Eventually, she couldn’t be bothered anymore and left.
Ye Yuning had no clue why Xia Andai had suddenly gotten angry during their conversation. This woman’s heart is becoming harder and harder to guess, she mused. Why does she get angry so easily? Although I admit I’m not the most patient person myself, there’s usually a reason for getting angry, right? Xia Andai’s anger seems totally inexplicable.
After lunch, Ye Yuning returned to her studio.
Then, a message from Xiao Linye came through. [What did you have for lunch?]
[I ate with some friends.] Ye Yuning replied casually.
With no further response from the other side, Ye Yuning assumed it was just a normal expression of concern, unaware that she was about to be rigorously interrogated.
And seeing Xiao Linye’s message, she zoned out slightly.
I need to get Ling Yan out of Upper City as soon as possible, she thought. That woman is dangerous. If she stays around, she might well cause more trouble for me.
...
At that moment, Xiao Linye and Qin Jinchuan had already arrived at Xiao’s company.
As soon as he entered the office, Qin Jinchuan tugged at his tie in frustration. Xiao Linye looked at him. "That upset, huh?"
Qin Jinchuan looked visibly distressed. "Upset? Definitely. You have no idea how cunning that woman is."
Xiao Linye remained silent.
"She just gave up on Upper City like that! She’s already negotiated quite a few collaborations in South City and North City, and even in Luozhou!" Qin Jinchuan blurted out angrily.
I could never have imagined that by blocking her way in Upper City, I would give her the chance to expand, he fumed internally. In just a few days, she secured a number of projects in North City, South City, and Luozhou! Now, Manlang Studio is still aggressively hiring...
Unfazed by Qin Jinchuan’s fury, Xiao Linye merely snorted. "I’ve told you before, provoke her, and you’ll be the one to suffer in the end."
Qin Jinchuan fell silent for a moment. Yes, the one getting the short end of the stick is me, he thought bitterly. That prediction was eerily accurate! I paid such a high price to block her path, and what has it all amounted to now? In short, I’m furious!
Xiao Linye lit a cigarette, took a drag, and exhaled a ring of smoke. "So what’s your plan now?" he asked. "Are you just going to let it go after making such a sacrifice?"
Qin Jinchuan was suddenly incensed.
His expression darkened. "How could I let it go?"
I made such a sacrifice this time with the intention of diminishing that woman’s spirit, yet now she’s managed to escape! he thought, his anger rekindled.
Xiao Linye fell into deep thought.
He recalled what Ye Yuning had told him over the past few days. Everything she said revealed the difficulties her boss was facing. She’s spent the last few days by her boss’s side; I don’t believe she’s unaware of anything. So, has that girl lied to me?