Wang Jin’s earlier remark, "It’s dog paddle!" echoed in Ye Yuning’s mind, and her expression became even more inscrutable. Such earth-shattering changes had occurred in just half a month.
Had she misjudged people, or was the Xiao Family completely blind? The Xiao Family’s Seventh Master’s fastidiousness was something they had experienced firsthand. And they just let Ye Tong pass like that?
Seeing Ye Yuning remain silent, Chen Wei spoke again, her tone even more grave. "We’re not sure what’s going on yet, but she’s now competing directly with us and is even handling the Blue Island project."
Upon hearing that Ye Tong was still involved with the Blue Island project, Ye Yuning’s expression darkened completely.
So, what exactly was Ye Tong trying to do? Her earlier intention to snatch this studio was obvious. Since she couldn’t snatch it away, was she now establishing her own studio to snatch collaborations?
Thinking back to Ye Tong’s behavior during the two months she had returned to the Ye Family, she clearly wasn’t one to suffer losses. She hadn’t gotten her way with the Qin Family, the shares, or this studio! This current brazenness was indeed her style.
Ye Yuning closed her eyes for a moment. "Do you have the bid proposal of hers that the Xiao Family approved?"
"Yes!" Chen Wei nodded.
Ye Yuning said, "Bring it to me."
She wanted to see if Wang Jin’s judgment was flawed or if the Xiao Family’s taste had issues.
Half an hour later, Ma Di and Lei An were sitting opposite her. The three of them wore expressions of varying gravity.
The two had reviewed the proposal Ye Tong gave to Wang Jin and the one that had won the Xiao Family’s bid.
After careful comparison, Ma Di spoke first. "It’s impossible for someone to improve this much in such a short time."
"This definitely wasn’t done by the same person!" Lei An chimed in.
Ye Yuning also picked up the two proposals and examined them closely. The one that had won the bid looked somewhat familiar. But she couldn’t quite recall how it was familiar. It wasn’t just her; Lei An and Ma Di felt the same way.
Ye Yuning handed the proposals to Chen Wei. "Find out who the designers in her studio are."
She was convinced this proposal wasn’t designed by Ye Tong.
Chen Wei nodded. "Alright."
She took the proposals and turned to leave.
When only the three of them remained, Ye Yuning looked at Ma Di, momentarily at a loss for words.
Lei An said, "Since she’s targeting Blue Island, she must also be eyeing our other projects. We need to be careful."
"Yes, I know," Ye Yuning nodded.
She knew full well how big Ye Tong’s appetite was. But even if Ye Tong wanted to snatch things, she’d have to see if she herself had the capability. It wasn’t hard to bite off more than one could chew; truly digesting it was the real skill!
Her sudden, bold move would undoubtedly cause a stir in their studio, but it wouldn’t have a major impact.
Meanwhile, Ye Tong was ecstatic.
Upon receiving the news that she had won the Xiao Family’s bid, she immediately called Zheng Cai. "Mom," she said excitedly, "move my studio to the floor above Ye Yuning’s! I want to trample on that wretch forever!"
Zheng Cai was also overjoyed.
She had always known her daughter couldn’t be inferior to Ye Yuning. Thinking of all the grievances she had suffered because of Ye Yuning recently, she finally felt vindicated and elated.
"Alright," she said, "I’ll arrange it right away!"
She too wanted Ye Yuning to see clearly who between her and Ye Tong was truly inferior! That ungrateful brat! She had raised her for so many years, yet Ye Yuning showed no appreciation for their past ties. With her Tongtong around, Ye Yuning could forget about ever making a comeback.
After hanging up with Zheng Cai, Ye Tong immediately had someone find out Xiao Shuo’s current whereabouts. She didn’t call him directly. Instead, after learning his location, she rushed to find him.
Over the past half-month, without Ye Tong’s harassment, Xiao Shuo’s days had been much more peaceful.
Seeing Ye Tong suddenly reappear, his face darkened instantly. "What are you doing here? I told you, I don’t want to see you again."
Ye Tong said, "Oh really? You don’t want to see me? Then why don’t you go tell your Seventh Uncle?"
"What do you mean? Are you threatening me?"
Upon hearing her mention his Seventh Uncle, Xiao Shuo’s face turned completely black.
Just half a month ago, Ye Yuning had used his Seventh Uncle to torment him considerably, and now this woman was back at it, was she?
Seeing his displeased expression, Ye Tong paid it no mind. She stepped forward, looping her arm through his. "Ashuo, what are you talking about? How could I possibly threaten you?"
"Then what did you mean by saying that?"
Xiao Shuo coldly pulled his arm from her grasp, his expression even frostier.
Previously, when he was engaged to Ye Yuning, that woman had been so quiet she barely had any presence. Back then, he had found her dull, a waste of her delicate and lovely figure, completely unappealing. That’s why he couldn’t resist when the proactive Ye Tong threw herself at him. It had to be said, during their time together, Ye Tong had truly known how to please him! Unfortunately, the woman was brainless at other times and had caused a lot of trouble for their family’s second branch. Just yesterday, when he returned to the ancestral home, his grandfather disliked him even more than before and had scolded his father as if he were a mere child! So now, the mere sight of this woman infuriated him.