But since the other party had said so, she had no choice but to relay the message. "Fine, I’ll go talk to our boss," Chen Wei replied, doubting her life choices. No matter how much more of this she had to endure, she wouldn’t be able to hide her irritation for long! This Xiao Family wasn’t just a little annoying—they were incredibly irritating. After hanging up Lai Shuo’s call, Chen Wei knocked on Ye Yuning’s door. The voice from inside was clearly impatient. "Come in~!" It must be Ye Yuning working on a design. She disliked being disturbed the most when she was in the zone. Chen Wei steeled herself and entered the office, seeing Ye Yuning deeply engrossed in her computer. She said, a suffocating feeling in her chest, "Boss, the Seventh Master of the Xiao Family wants to see you." Upon hearing this, Ye Yuning’s hand paused on the mouse, and she looked up from the computer screen. "See me?" "The Xiao Family keeps stressing that you personally handle the Nanjia Peak project. It’s as if they don’t really believe you’ll do it yourself." Ye Yuning’s breathing grew heavier. Her gaze turned troubled. "They don’t really believe I’ll do it? What does that mean?" They don’t really believe she’d do it personally—this Xiao Family! Chen Wei guessed, "They probably want to discuss the details with you." Ye Yuning said nothing. So they were trying to force her to do it herself? But the designers in her studio really *are* exceptionally talented. Lan Ying had just won a major award. And Ma Di or Lei An—weren’t they both seasoned designers? They had all won countless design awards. Why did they insist on *her* doing it? Seeing Ye Yuning silent, Chen Wei knew she must be angry again. It wasn’t just the hot-tempered Ye Yuning who would get angry; even Chen Wei herself felt upset. This was so distrustful! In a soft voice, she asked, "So, will you meet them?" "Meet? Why wouldn’t I? Tell them I’ll go see their Seventh Master tomorrow morning," Ye Yuning said irritably. This Xiao Family really was something else, insisting on a meeting with the Seventh Master. Fine, she’d go see him then. If she didn’t, it would make them look guilty. If they kept guessing , they might even start to think she was on the same level as Ye Tong. She genuinely didn’t have the time, but it was being twisted to seem like she was incapable of doing it. Chen Wei nodded. "Then I’ll call them back." Chen Wei turned and left. Once Ye Yuning was alone in the office, she picked up the water cup in front of her and drained it in one go. The frustration simmering in her heart couldn’t be suppressed. Such rotten luck! To encounter a partner —she was indeed unlucky. No, really, why on earth *had* she impulsively signed that contract with the Xiao Family? Just because her incredibly handsome husband wasn’t happy?! Thinking about it now, people really shouldn’t act so impulsively, or they’ll be the ones to suffer. Now, with the Xiao Family causing all this trouble, what had she been reduced to! Her handsome husband was in a good mood now, but her own mood had soured. She was already thoroughly annoyed when Zheng Cai’s call came through. It was a landline, so Ye Yuning couldn’t see the number. She just picked up. "Hello." "Ningning, it’s me." Zheng Cai’s voice, laced with an affectionate laugh, came from the other end. The sound made Ye Yuning’s skin crawl with goosebumps. This woman should just be straightforward; all this scheming made Ye Yuning uncomfortable, as she wasn’t used to it. Facing Zheng Cai’s feigned gentleness, Ye Yuning’s tone remained curt. "What is it?" "Come home for dinner tonight. I’ll cook your favorite dishes myself." Cook her favorite dishes? Did Zheng Cai even know what she liked to eat? Such audacity! Offering favors out of nowhere? It’s either a con or something worse! Ye Yuning wasn’t about to fall for her act. "If you have something to say, say it on the phone. I’m very busy!" "No matter how busy you are, you have to eat, dear. Come home tonight; I have something to discuss with you." Upon hearing the word ’discuss,’ a shiver went down Ye Yuning’s spine. What good news could Zheng Cai possibly want to ’discuss’ with her? Zheng Siyu was back in Upper City now too. Could it be... more trouble brewing? She and Ye Tong together always meant trouble. Now, adding Zheng Siyu, who had always been hostile towards her... Better not even think about it! "I won’t be coming back!" Remembering those unpleasant past events made Ye Yuning’s tone even sharper. She felt no need to be overly polite with these people. After all, Zheng Cai hadn’t truly been the benefactor to her that everyone claimed. And she certainly wasn’t the one who had raised her! "Ningning, I was truly wrong about the Qin Family incident before. Can you please not hold it against me anymore?" Ye Yuning remained silent. "I know I was detestable back then, but now, when I recall how you nearly married that fool, I’m filled with regret too." Ye Yuning was speechless. Could this woman be any more hypocritical!? At this point, Ye Yuning was fairly certain Zheng Cai’s call was indeed up to no good. Chen Wei returned the call to the Xiao Family. After Lai Shuo took the call, he turned and entered the office. "Master, Boss Ye will be here tomorrow morning."