If he had woken her from her slumber just to tell her that he and Ye Tong had broken up, she would have truly exploded. Xiao Shuo, hearing her obviously impatient tone, said, "You divorce that man, and I’ll marry you!" Ye Yuning: "..." What the heck? He wants to marry her? Did he really think that just because he was dressed in a suit today, he was a normal person? The look in Ye Yuning’s eyes was filled with clear contempt. Xiao Shuo was completely oblivious to the change in her gaze and kept talking, seemingly to himself, "This time, I’m serious." "No, can you tell me why you suddenly want to marry me?" Ye Yuning asked, though disdainfully. She still wanted to clarify the reason. Xiao Shuo replied, "It was her who seduced me. I never planned to cancel our engagement." At that moment, Xiao Shuo shifted all the blame onto Ye Tong. Xiao Shuo continued, "During the time I was with her, I realized what a stupid mistake I had made, and I knew how much I had hurt you." Ye Yuning: "..." Hurt? Was he talking about her? When Ye Tong had taken him away back then, she was truly all for it. Please, no misunderstanding. Xiao Shuo pressed, "Ningning, I really know I was wrong. Can you forgive me?!" Seeing Ye Yuning remain silent, Xiao Shuo grew anxious. Ye Yuning stared at him without a word, her mind racing to figure out the reasons for his return. Ever since Granduncle Xiao took over the Xiao Family enterprises, life for those accustomed to idleness within the Xiao Family had become increasingly difficult. Granduncle Xiao was not like Third Uncle Xiao, who had generously supported them. But she’d heard that after Granduncle Xiao took control, these idle members of the Xiao Family had a large portion of their shares stripped away. Especially Second Uncle Xiao’s shares; they had suffered massive losses. When Second Uncle Xiao had those shares, he truly spoiled Xiao Shuo, allowing him to squander money as much as he pleased. However, after Granduncle Xiao’s return, their branch of the family faced the most severe financial strain in the entire Xiao Family. After being disciplined by Granduncle Xiao, Xiao Shuo, who had previously broken up with Ye Tong, had hastily reconciled with her upon seeing her secure the Nanjia Peak collaboration. And now that Ye Tong suffered heavy losses due to plagiarism, he immediately broke up with her again and turned to me, the one who actually secured the Nanjia Peak collaboration? So, Xiao Shuo is now after... money? This supposedly grand Third Young Master of the Xiao Family, had he been squeezed that badly by his granduncle? To the extent that for money, he was willing to come back to her, someone he had previously ignored? In less than five minutes, Ye Yuning had thoroughly analyzed Xiao Shuo. Under Xiao Shuo’s nervous gaze, she simply shook her head. "No!" Xiao Shuo: "..." His expression turned pale instantaneously. At this moment, the look Ye Yuning gave him was full of wariness, as if she thought he might steal her wallet. Her greedy and protective demeanor nearly drove Xiao Shuo mad. Did he really look that despicable? Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the anger rising within him. "I know you blame me, but I’ve apologized. I didn’t know she was that kind of person before; it really was her who seduced me." "Xiao Shuo, what makes you think the reason I won’t forgive you is because Ye Tong stole you away?" "What do you mean?" Upon hearing Ye Yuning’s words, Xiao Shuo felt his heart leap into his throat. Ye Yuning sneered, "Someone like you? Who knows how many women have used that thing of yours. Would I care about that tainted scrap of flesh?" Ye Yuning continued, "And an apology? Just because you apologize, I have to forgive you? How naive can you be." Just listen to the nonsense he was spouting! Claiming he didn’t know what kind of person Ye Tong was, that Ye Tong had seduced him. She wondered how Ye Tong would react if she heard these words. Her tone was filled with utter disdain! Xiao Shuo’s face grew even paler as he looked at her. "You...!" "Even without Ye Tong, I would have broken off the engagement with you sooner or later!" "You want to break our engagement?" Xiao Shuo looked at Ye Yuning in shock. She’s crazy! This woman must be crazy! No, this simply can’t be happening. All these years, how many women had wanted to marry him, to marry into the Xiao Family? Even Ye Tong threw herself at him. She must be upset with him; that’s why she said those things. Ye Yuning had no more patience for Xiao Shuo’s antics. She stood up. "Don’t come looking for me ever again." Having said that, she turned to leave! Her complete lack of hesitation, in Xiao Shuo’s eyes, was utter arrogance. This damn woman! He had even taken the initiative to apologize to her, and this was how she reacted? "You’re just angry about the Ye Tong affair, and you won’t admit it!" Xiao Shuo gritted his teeth. He was not a patient man. Previously, what woman wouldn’t have come running back to him with just a crook of his finger? This Ye Yuning, she was so infuriatingly hard to please!