Lai Shuo, on the other end of the phone, almost lost his temper upon hearing Chen Wei’s attitude. Clenching his teeth, he asked, "Then when, approximately, will your Boss Ye arrive?" "We still have to have a meeting first!" A meeting for an hour, and it would be almost ten o’clock before she arrives at Xiao’s, then work for another hour before leaving directly? With her sense of timing, when on earth could we start the Nanjia Peak collaboration? Calculating this, Lai Shuo immediately became anxious. Chen Wei retorted, "Although Manlang isn’t as large as Xiao’s, we still have over thirty people. If our boss is going to work at your place, don’t we need to arrange things on our end?" What kind of person is this? She’s going over to work, not being sold to them. What kind of attitude is this? So infuriating! he thought. Lai Shuo pressed, "Why didn’t you arrange it yesterday?" This is clearly an issue with their work attitude and efficiency, yet they blame others for being too demanding, he thought. Hearing this, Chen Wei’s breathing hitched. Our boss must be spoiling Xiao’s too much! Or perhaps they’re resentful because Xiao’s paid a five million design fee? Is that why they’re causing all sorts of trouble right when the collaboration has just begun? Chen Wei truly didn’t want to deal with such a person anymore and just hung up the phone! Lai Shuo, still on his end, was waiting for Chen Wei’s response. But when he heard the abrupt dial tone, his face turned utterly dark. "These Manlang people are unbelievable!" he complained angrily. After dropping off Ye Yuning, Xiao Linye returned to Xiao’s, only to hear Lai Shuo complaining about Manlang again. He shot Lai Shuo a sharp glance. Then, he said coldly, "Come to my office." Lai Shuo snapped back to reality, somewhat puzzled as to why Xiao Linye was suddenly so cold towards him. Nevertheless, he obediently followed him into the office. The moment the door closed, Xiao Linye looked at him, his eyes filled with an unprecedented coldness. Lai Shuo ventured, "Boss?" "Have you been at odds with Manlang’s boss recently?" Xiao Linye asked bluntly. Having heard Ye Yuning’s complaints yesterday, I figured Lai Shuo was letting personal emotions interfere, When Lai Shuo heard Xiao Linye ask such a question in that icy tone, his heart skipped a beat. "Not at all?" Xiao Linye scoffed. Hearing that chilling sneer, Lai Shuo didn’t dare to look at Xiao Linye’s face. Did Boss Ye complain again? Or does the Boss actually care a lot about this Miss Ye? Just because they slept together? This vixen! Seducing the Boss was one thing, but now she’s making him find fault with me too! Feeling resentful, Lai Shuo said, "That Boss Ye is very difficult to get along with, and she has many flaws." So, she wants to complain, does she? Fine, let’s both lay it all out! he thought. Xiao Linye took a sip from the water glass in front of him. Indeed, that woman is difficult to deal with, it’s true, he mused. "Regardless," Xiao Linye stated, "ensure she completes the Nanjia Peak project first. Don’t provoke her during this period." Don’t provoke her? Does that mean I should give in to Ye Yuning a little? So this is the famed Magic Power between men and women. No matter how strained the relationship, one night together and they’re suddenly on the same side. Lai Shuo hadn’t believed it before. But now, seeing his own boss—so aloof and seemingly devoid of emotion—acting this way, he was convinced. Seeing Lai Shuo remain silent with a defiant look, Xiao Linye’s tone grew even colder. "If you can’t control your personal emotions, then don’t bother coming to work for now!" Upon hearing this, Lai Shuo’s chest heaved with anger. This vixen! She actually made the Boss treat me ! Lai Shuo looked resentfully at Xiao Linye. How many years have I been by his side? And he’s treating me this way for a woman he just slept with? This is outrageous! Xiao Linye asked, "Want to go to the northern region?" "I’m not going!" Lai Shuo huffed. The Northern Desert is so barren; there’s no way I’d want to go there! Xiao Linye looked at him sharply. The meaning in his eyes was unspoken but clear: if Lai Shuo couldn’t coexist peacefully with Ye Yuning, one of them would have to leave. And at this critical juncture, the one to be ousted would undoubtedly be Lai Shuo. No matter how much resentment Lai Shuo felt, under these circumstances, he could only suppress it. Taking a deep breath, he said, "I will get along well with Boss Ye. You can rest assured." I’m absolutely furious! he fumed internally. But there’s no way I’m going to the Eastern Desert, so I have to say this against my true feelings. Xiao Linye corrected, "I’m not asking you to get along with her. I’m saying that when you relay information from our side, do not be emotional." Hearing this stern tone, Lai Shuo grumbled inwardly, Isn’t he being emotional too? Why doesn’t he go to the Eastern Desert himself?