At that moment, Ye Yuning’s initial prejudice against the surname Xiao and the Xiao family finally eased somewhat.
Because he had seen her get injured at noon, Xiao Linye insisted she not wash the dishes.
Ye Yuning wanted to say it wasn’t her hands that were injured, but he still wouldn’t allow it.
After he finished cleaning up and came out of the kitchen, Xiao Linye handed her a tube of ointment. Ye Yuning paused.
Then she said, "I went back to the studio and took a look. It’s just a scrape; it doesn’t need special treatment."
Xiao Linye asked, "Aren’t you afraid of leaving a scar?"
As soon as she heard the words "leave a scar," Ye Yuning quickly took the ointment.
Watching her, Xiao Linye’s gaze softened. Girls really do care about their appearance, he thought.
"Have you considered what I mentioned to you?"
"What?" Had he said something else?
Seeing her bewildered expression, Xiao Linye clarified, "The matter of the nanny!"
Regarding that, Ye Yuning subconsciously replied, "That’s not necessary. It’s not that much trouble."
Then, she looked at Xiao Linye. "If you find cooking too troublesome, then I have no objection to hiring someone."
Washing dishes wasn’t a big deal, but she genuinely couldn’t cook, so she wouldn’t foolishly take on that responsibility!
As for cleaning the house, she felt a part-time cleaner would be sufficient; there was no need for a full-time nanny.
In short, she had just passed the buck to Xiao Linye.
Then, remembering something, she added, "But don’t you dare suggest we split the cost of the nanny! I have no money!"
She said this with such a serious expression that Xiao Linye paused.
Meeting her wide, innocent eyes, Xiao Linye suddenly recalled that ever since they had gotten their marriage certificate, she seemed to constantly claim she had no money.
A smile touched the corners of his lips. He nodded. "No need. None of your living expenses here will come out of your pocket."
At that, Ye Yuning immediately countered, "No, I’ll buy the groceries. You don’t have to cover everything. After all, we’re still in the ’getting to know each other’ phase. Let’s just leave it at that for now!"
Her voice was soft, yet it carried an undeniable firmness.
Xiao Linye frowned at her, silent, his gaze deep and appraising.
But before he could speak, Ye Yuning quickly added, "However, if we get to know each other and both feel that the other is a good match, then you’ll have to support me."
She wasn’t the kind to take advantage of others.
But since she was living here, she still needed to eat, right? It was better to clarify these things.
If they had married under normal circumstances, she wouldn’t hesitate to spend his money, but not now!
Xiao Linye hadn’t expected someone so petite to be so stubborn.
Since she had put it that way, he couldn’t very well disagree. He could only nod. "Alright then, but don’t push yourself too hard!"
Ye Yuning hummed in acknowledgment, then immediately realized what he meant by "pushing yourself too hard."
She had told him her salary was only 8,000!
It was a good thing she hadn’t blurted out that they should split the nanny’s cost too; otherwise, she would have completely exposed herself.
After chatting for a few more moments, Ye Yuning returned to her bedroom.
Just as she had finished showering and lay down, Tang Xi called.
"Ningning, I’m divorced!"
Tang Xi’s somewhat dejected voice came through the phone.
Ye Yuning raised an eyebrow. "So soon?"
"Yes. Come out and keep me company for a while."
"Outside Shanyu Pavilion."
"Alright, wait for me."
Hearing the unease in Tang Xi’s tone, Ye Yuning felt a little worried.
Her ex-husband was unreliable, but it had to be said that their beginning had been beautiful.
From being inseparable at the start to hurling insults at each other in the end—such drastic highs and lows were more than most people could bear.
Ye Yuning changed her clothes and came out of her room, noticing the light in the study was on.
She thought for a moment, then walked over. Xiao Linye was currently on his computer.
Seeing Ye Yuning, the coldness in his eyes instantly vanished. "Are you going out?"
"A friend is dropping something off for me. I’m just going downstairs to get it."
"Got it." With that, Ye Yuning turned to leave.
Hearing the sound of the main door closing, Xiao Linye dialed Lai Shuo’s number.
The call was quickly answered. "Boss."
"Have Lan’s blood sample from M Country sent back."
"Now? Right now? Weren’t we supposed to wait until we found that child?" Lai Shuo sounded shocked on the other end of the line.
Xiao Linye closed his eyes and said in a heavy voice, "Send it back first."
Lai Shuo replied, "Alright. I’ll notify them immediately."
After he hung up, Xiao Linye’s world fell silent, yet turbulent waves surged in the depths of his eyes.
Tang Xi drove up in her eye-catching Pagani. Ye Yuning glanced left and right before quickly jumping into the car.
For once, Tang Xi didn’t joke with her.
As streetlight illuminated the interior through the windshield, Ye Yuning immediately noticed the bruise near the corner of Tang Xi’s eye.
Her breath hitched instantly.
She grabbed Tang Xi’s chin, turning her face, and saw several bruises on her otherwise delicate skin.
When she spoke, her voice trembled uncontrollably. "Did Jiang Bo do this?"
Tang Xi grasped her slender wrist and pulled her hand away. "Gently, it hurts."
Hearing her admit it hurt, Ye Yuning’s throat tightened.
"How could he treat you ? Even if your relationship has broken down, you still have two children together!"
That bastard, hitting a woman! He should just go die!
Tang Xi sniffled. "That’s men for you. When they turn heartless, you can’t even imagine where all their past affection came from."
Ye Yuning’s breath hitched again.
Regarding Tang Xi and Jiang Bo, she was momentarily at a loss for how to judge their situation. She had always suspected Jiang Bo had only gotten close to Tang Xi for her money.
He had started off acting like a decent human being, but in just a few years, he’d actually resorted to physical violence?
Taking a deep breath, Ye Yuning sighed and said, "Let me take you to the hospital first."
"There’s no need. I’ve already had it treated!" Tang Xi said, shaking her head.
Going to the hospital at a time would undoubtedly cause a huge commotion.
Besides, the news of her divorce from Jiang Bo was still being kept under wraps.
The whole country still regarded them as a model couple!
Ye Yuning grew even more furious. "Then I’ll go find Jiang Bo."
That bastard! This anger wouldn’t subside unless he got a beating!