Xiao Linye was visibly restless, clearly due to what Ye Yuning had said. If she could say such things, the information must have come from her boss. The accuracy of a boss’s information is almost always on point.
Lai Shuo was completely unaware of the situation. He approached. "Sir, is something wrong?"
Didn’t he go to have dinner with Madam? How come he’s still in a bad mood after eating?
Xiao Linye snapped back to reality and glanced at Lai Shuo, his look unmistakably cold. When Lai Shuo met his gaze, he visibly tensed. "Are you... alright, Sir?"
"You had a car accident this morning?"
The question was so abrupt that Lai Shuo was clearly bewildered. Xiao Linye’s breathing grew heavier, and his gaze towards Lai Shuo turned even colder.
This made Lai Shuo’s heart skip a beat. Had Boss Ye snitched on him?! No, this woman...! She’s the boss of a studio, for crying out loud! Does she really have such little magnanimity? It was one thing for her to go after the Third Young Master, but now she’s coming directly for me? At this thought, Lai Shuo’s breathing also grew heavy.
But before he could explain, the secretary knocked and entered. "Seventh Master, the Third Young Master is here."
Hearing that the Third Young Master had arrived, both Xiao Linye’s and Lai Shuo’s expressions darkened. Clearly, this fellow, covered in thorns as he was, caused them more than just a little headache.
Xiao Linye glanced at Lai Shuo, a look that clearly told him this matter wasn’t over. This look made Lai Shuo’s heart sink into despair!
What kind of mess was this? Each problem was more chaotic than the last.
Though resentful, he knew he had to give Seventh Master a reasonable explanation regarding Boss Ye. After all, he truly had acted on an uncontrollable impulse at the time.
He understood now. Ye Yuning was the type to lodge complaints about anyone, no matter who they were. She’d report anyone for anything.
Xiao Linye said, "Let him in."
The young secretary nodded and left.
Lai Shuo, guessing that the Third Young Master was about to come crying and making a scene with Xiao Linye, quickly excused himself. He had no desire to watch a grown man weep and wail.
Just as Lai Shuo stepped out, Xiao Shuo entered. Seeing Xiao Linye, his earlier bluster completely vanished; now, he resembled a frightened quail.
He called out weakly. Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought Lin Daiyu had time-traveled, he looked so pitifully timid.
Xiao Linye grunted an acknowledgment.
Faced with his icy demeanor, Xiao Shuo, who had rehearsed his speech the entire way, now found himself at a loss for words. Seeing his silence, Xiao Linye raised an eyebrow and shot him a chilly glance. "Is there something you want?"
That gaze thoroughly frightened Xiao Shuo. Nevertheless, he managed a composed nod. "Yes."
"Um, Uncle Seven, are you on good terms with Boss Ye from Manlang?"
Boss Ye from Manlang?
At the mention of this person, a profound iciness flashed in Xiao Linye’s eyes. His gaze towards Xiao Shuo grew colder still.
Xiao Shuo received this deathly stare, and his breath caught in his throat. He quickly added, "That woman is very cunning, Uncle Seven. You mustn’t be deceived by her. She’s approaching you because she’s holding a grudge about the failed collaboration. You can’t fall for her tricks."
"Me? Fall for her tricks?" Xiao Linye finally spoke. His tone carried an unprecedented level of danger. It was the kind of danger projected by someone in a high position, who would not tolerate any questioning of their judgment.
Xiao Shuo naturally picked up on it, and he was so terrified his heart nearly leaped out of his throat. "I... I didn’t mean that. I meant, she’s been fawning all over you recently. Uncle Seven, surely you can see her intentions."
After saying this, Xiao Shuo felt a cold sweat break out on his back.
Xiao Linye’s gaze on him grew even more dangerous. "You have too much free time?"
"So you’re not here spouting nonsense?"
"No, I’m not!" Xiao Shuo hurriedly shook his head.
Could it be? Does Uncle Seven actually know what Ye Yuning is scheming? If he knows, then why is he still letting Ye Yuning get close to him? This... him...! Suddenly, Xiao Shuo couldn’t understand Xiao Linye at all. Then again, he had never truly understood this Uncle Seven of his. His uncle was profound, reserved! During work hours, he always maintained such a serious, almost suffocating, demeanor.
"If you’re not busy, then get back to work. Don’t forget, you’re living on a salary now too."
Xiao Shuo listened, his eyes practically bulging. He was full of questions, but he didn’t dare voice any of them at this moment. After all, Uncle Seven always had his reasons for doing things, and he would never explain himself to anyone. Especially not to him; he simply wasn’t qualified to hear his explanations.
But regardless, he still felt compelled to remind Xiao Linye, "That woman is despicable. She failed to marry me, so latching onto you now is definitely to spite me. She doesn’t genuinely love you."
He even brought love into it...