Wait, isn’t that the beauty the other boss brought? How can it be Boss Ye!? Lai Shuo’s brain simply seized! Xiao Linye tucked Ye Yuning’s head back into his embrace. This subconscious, protective action left Lai Shuo even more unable to react. "Drive!" Xiao Linye ordered coldly. Stirred by his hoarse voice, Lai Shuo snapped back to reality. "Go? Where to?" Xiao Linye glanced at the time on his wristwatch. It seemed quite far from Shanyu Pavilion. He pinched the aching spot between his brows and said, "Go to Shangyuan." "Oh, okay!" Lai Shuo nodded, somewhat stiffly. This is bad, really bad! It was one thing for Seventh Master to be drugged last night, but how did he end up with this woman, Ye Yuning? Seeing Xiao Linye’s grim expression, he didn’t dare to ask. As they neared Shangyuan, Xiao Linye suddenly said in an icy tone, "The cooperation with Zhongyuan—don’t bother negotiating." "What? What do you mean?" Don’t bother negotiating? Hearing Lai Shuo’s bewildered question, Xiao Linye simply gave him an icy look. That look snapped Lai Shuo back to his senses! ’Don’t bother negotiating’ clearly means there will be no more cooperation. Zhongyuan is outrageously bold! They dared to scheme against Seventh Master, and they still expect to cooperate?! But they clearly brought a beauty last night. How did he get entangled with Boss Ye? Lai Shuo couldn’t fathom it, nor did he dare to ask. After they arrived at Shangyuan, Lai Shuo instinctively moved to take Ye Yuning from Xiao Linye’s arms. However, what he received in return was an icy glare from Xiao Linye! Lai Shuo was speechless. What did I do wrong? And what’s with him holding onto Ye Yuning and not letting go? Is he being fair to his wife? Lai Shuo’s breathing grew unsteady. Xiao Linye simply walked off carrying Ye Yuning, tossing over his shoulder, "Get the car washed." "Yes!" Lai Shuo nodded. Once Xiao Linye was some distance away, he turned to look at the back seat, and the sight made his heart pound. Back when I was abroad with the Master, I never saw any women around him. He never even glanced at those who threw themselves at him. At the time, I even suspected that Xiao Linye might be... impotent! However, looking at the scene in the back seat, he could almost imagine how intense last night’s battle had been. And those bloodstains. So, Boss Ye and that bastard Xiao Shuo were engaged for so many years, and nothing happened between them? Engaged to Xiao Shuo, but she ends up with Xiao Shuo’s Seventh Uncle, and it was her first time! Lai Shuo suddenly felt bewildered. Given this situation, does the Master intend to divorce his new wife and take responsibility for this one? But maybe that’s not necessary, right? After all, young people are pretty open these days! But Boss Ye isn’t someone to be trifled with. If the Master doesn’t take responsibility, she’ll definitely raise hell. Judging by her glorious history of thrashing Xiao Shuo, she’s definitely capable of causing a huge stir. Lai Shuo suddenly grew worried about Xiao Linye’s future. Will he... ever have a peaceful day again? Since it was too far to return to Shanyu Pavilion, Xiao Linye took Ye Yuning directly to stay at Shangyuan. Just as Lai Shuo was about to drive the car away, Xiao Linye sent him a message: "Go buy some medicine!" He even sent the name of the medicine. Lai Shuo hurried to a 24-hour pharmacy. When he got the medicine and saw what it was for, he couldn’t help but blush. How badly did he wear her out? Boss Ye definitely won’t let the Master off easily now, will she? This thought made Lai Shuo even more worried. If Boss Ye kicks up a fuss, Zhongyuan is definitely finished. Scheming against the Master was one thing! But scheming for the Master to sleep with someone he shouldn’t have... that’s just asking for death! Moreover, what worried him even more was the Nanjia Peak cooperation! They had just signed the contract with Manlang. If the Master has done something now, Boss Ye will surely cause a scene. It would be better if he took responsibility. If he doesn’t, knowing Boss Ye’s temper, Nanjia Peak will definitely pull out of the project! In just a short hour, Lai Shuo had imagined all sorts of terrible scenarios. When he delivered the medicine, Xiao Linye had already showered and changed into a robe. His robe was half-open at the lapels, revealing firm abs, which were also covered in numerous scratches. That scene... it looked like the kind of counterattack Ye Yuning would make! Xiao Linye took the bag directly and said, "As for Zhongyuan, I’m going to acquire it outright." Lai Shuo was speechless. Great. The first bad consequence has arrived right on schedule! He nodded. "I understand. Then, Manlang...?" Lai Shuo asked tentatively. Nothing has blown up yet, but I need to figure out Xiao Linye’s general intentions and prepare a contingency plan. Hearing him ask about Manlang at this moment, Xiao Linye clearly didn’t understand his implication. He raised an eyebrow and said, "With Manlang, proceed as planned. Is there a problem?" His sharp, cold counter-question was clearly tinged with impatience. Lai Shuo was speechless. No problem? He just slept with their boss, and he still thinks there’s no problem?