Just like Ye Tong, the Xiao Family’s second branch was also having a tough time! Xiao Li and Xiao Shuo were on the verge of madness. Xiao Linye’s assistant, Lai Shuo, called to inform them that the issues with Manlang still had to be dealt with by them. After all this time, the situation had circled back to square one! "Assistant Lai, given our current relationship with Boss Ye, wouldn’t it be somewhat awkward for us to step in now?" They had already intervened once before. Who could have known the relationship would become even more strained afterward? Xiao Li knew just how terrible Ye Yuning’s temper was; it hadn’t been easy to handle her last time. But then Ye Tong had seized her projects—not just Nanjia Peak, but others as well. The conflict was undoubtedly worse than before, and he had no confidence he could handle it. "Regardless, this issue started because of you two. Only if Boss Ye truly calms down will she even consider taking over Nanjia Peak." "Do I need to remind you, Second Master, of the Nanjia Peak project’s scale? Seventh Master said that if this project fails, you will bear all the losses." Xiao Li was speechless. He was expected to bear the cost? Even if he were sold by the pound, he couldn’t afford it, could he? But one thing was certain: not only could he not afford the losses, but if the dividends were affected, his family would go hungry next year. Frustrated and furious, he gave Xiao Shuo another kick! Xiao Shuo, wincing in pain from the kick, gritted his teeth and didn’t dare cry out. Before Xiao Li could speak, Lai Shuo continued, "I’m leaving this matter with you. Seventh Master said it can’t be delayed too long." With that, Lai Shuo abruptly disconnected the call. Xiao Li ran a hand through his already sparse hair in anguish. In the past, when he shirked his responsibilities, no one bothered him. But ever since Xiao Shuo’s falling out with Manlang, his peaceful retirement had been thoroughly disrupted. He shot Xiao Shuo a fierce glare. "I’m really going crazy! When the hell have I ever stayed up this late? It’s already four in the morning, and I haven’t even showered or gone to bed!" Xiao Shuo, having been berated all night, felt completely numb and didn’t dare utter a word. Xiao Li declared, "You and Ye Tong are through! This time, no matter what that woman is capable of, we’re staying out of it!" Damn it! What a complete mess this all is. When the Nanjia Peak design came out, they actually thought Ye Tong had some talent. But now, instead of helping them achieve success, she’s dragged them all down into this mess with her. Just the thought of it made Xiao Li tremble with rage. As for Xiao Shuo, he had sent Ye Tong a breakup message when he left the Xiao Corporation, but she hadn’t replied. Hearing his father’s ultimatum, he lowered his head and said, "Don’t worry, Father. I’ll break up with her." No matter what Ye Tong said, he wouldn’t take her back. These Ye family women are all lunatics, complete madwomen! Absolutely intolerable. The next morning, when Ye Yuning woke up, she saw that Xiao Linye’s expression hadn’t softened much. Moreover, he emerged from the study still wearing the same clothes he’d had on when he returned home the previous day. The sight made her eyelids twitch. Were the Xiao Corporation’s losses really that significant to him? Seeing him , Ye Yuning felt a pang of guilt. She approached him hesitantly. "You didn’t sleep all night?" Xiao Linye first poured himself a glass of water and murmured an affirmative, "Mm." Ye Yuning asked, "Does the Nanjia Peak project really affect you that much?" Even if there’s reason to be anxious, shouldn’t it be the people in the CEO’s office who are losing sleep over it? His worrying along with them is just needless fretting, isn’t it? It’s not like he can make decisions about this project, can he? Xiao Linye replied, "Mm, the impact is indeed quite significant." Ye Yuning was silent for a moment. She didn’t quite understand the Xiao Corporation’s internal structure, or why issues from the CEO’s office would have such a significant impact on the Business Department. She had assumed it was merely about working overtime together; she hadn’t realized Xiao Linye would be so anxious that he’d look this haggard. Seeing he hadn’t slept all night, Ye Yuning glanced at the time on her phone. Usually, he would have already prepared breakfast by now. Clearly, the issues at the Xiao Corporation yesterday had deeply troubled him. She asked tentatively, "Um, what would you like to eat? I can make it!" With him in this state, she couldn’t expect Xiao Linye to look after her, so she offered to make breakfast herself. Xiao Linye said, "Don’t bother. Let’s eat out." He knew perfectly well how limited her culinary skills were. Hearing they would eat out, Ye Yuning didn’t object. "I know a good morning tea place. How about I take you there?" The two of them washed up and left the house. Xiao Linye barely ate during breakfast, making Ye Yuning feel even more guilty. If she had known it would affect him this much, she wouldn’t have thrown a fit with Seventh Master Xiao and would have at least given him a heads-up. After breakfast, Xiao Linye dropped her off at her company. As she was getting out of the car, she saw Xiao Shuo and Xiao Li waiting for her at the entrance to the parking garage lobby. The moment Xiao Li saw her, he grabbed Xiao Shuo and started to drag him forward, startling Ye Yuning so much she flinched.