I suddenly feel like such a genius! This way, working on the design in front of Xiao Linye for the next few days would seem perfectly reasonable, right? When Xiao Linye heard her say this, the seeds of doubt that had begun to sprout in his heart instantly dissipated. He nodded and said, "Not bad. Then you’ll need to put in some effort!" His opinion of Manlang’s stingy boss had actually improved somewhat. Regardless, he didn’t want his wife constantly running errands for others. She’d be better off not working at all, or staying by his side! "Our boss is really nice. It’s your Brother Seven who has always been difficult to get along with. You shouldn’t be prejudiced against my boss in the future!" Yuning was taking the opportunity to sing her own praises. However, she casually trod on Brother Seven’s toes in the process, causing Xiao Linye’s face to darken involuntarily. He glared at her, unable to control himself, but ultimately said nothing. This damn girl! What does she mean, Brother Seven is difficult to get along with? What does she even know? She’s just been listening to her boss’s nonsense! His slightly improved impression of Yuning’s boss was now completely gone. Yuning was completely unaware of the foolish thing she had just done. 「After getting into the car!」 Her phone rang. It was Chen Wei calling; Yuning hung up again. Chen Wei, on the other end of the line, was utterly dumbfounded. She was currently sitting in Yuning’s office. In just one morning, Lai Shuo had come to check on them three times, as if guarding against a thief! Chen Wei was genuinely worried she wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer! Seeing that Yuning still wasn’t answering her phone, she immediately sent a text message: "Boss, when are you coming back?" Three days? Given how defensively Lai Shuo was acting towards them now, Chen Wei was certain she wouldn’t last. What on earth was she supposed to do? "Please come back soon! Assistant Lai has been to the office three times this morning alone. I’m guessing he already suspects you’re not here." Coming three times already—was it really necessary to watch them so closely? Yuning: "Can’t you come up with an excuse to keep him out?" Reading the reply, Chen Wei felt even more like crying. "I’ve tried every excuse, even saying it would disrupt your design inspiration, but he won’t listen. I’m guessing he’s definitely suspicious!" She had even used such a significant reason, yet Lai Shuo still kept popping over. If this wasn’t suspicion, what was it? Yuning, on her end of the call, saw Chen Wei’s reply and was speechless. Just moments ago, she had said Brother Seven was difficult to get along with, and Xiao Linye had seemed a bit displeased. It made her feel as if she had wronged this Brother Seven. Was it really an injustice? Chen Wei was right; this was clearly suspicion...! Even though she genuinely wasn’t working from the office, three visits in a single morning? Who could tolerate that? Xiao Linye and Kang Xuan were discussing their route. He could clearly sense that Yuning, who had been perfectly fine just moments before, was now noticeably dejected. He couldn’t help but reach out and ruffle her hair. "What’s the matter?" "Nothing, just a little hungry." From the rearview mirror, Kang Xuan unconsciously glanced at the situation in the backseat. Unlike Lai Shuo, Kang Xuan hadn’t been in Upper City before and was unfamiliar with many people and matters. He assumed the woman before him was Xiao Linye’s wife, so his gaze towards Yuning was filled with respect. Hearing Yuning say she was hungry, Xiao Linye told Kang Xuan in the front, "Find a place to eat first." "Okay!" Kang Xuan immediately nodded. So doting! He hadn’t expected that Sir, so aloof and unapproachable with outsiders, could be this gentle with his family. When they were getting out of the car, Xiao Linye exited first and then extended his hand back into the car. Yuning placed her small hand in his palm. Just as the dishes were served, Lai Shuo’s call came through. "Sir, I suspect Miss Ye is not at the company!" Xiao Linye frowned, glancing at Yuning. She was genuinely hungry and currently engrossed in her meal. Hearing Lai Shuo voice his suspicion, his eyes darkened noticeably, and even his tone turned colder by several degrees. "She’s not there?" "Yes, during work hours her assistant won’t let anyone into the office, and I haven’t seen Miss Ye!" The voice from the phone’s speaker wasn’t loud, but it wasn’t completely inaudible either. Yuning vaguely heard Lai Shuo telling Xiao Linye that she hadn’t gone to the office! Shouldn’t this be reported to Brother Seven? Why tell Xiao Linye, the manager of the business department, directly? She glanced at Xiao Linye, somewhat puzzled. Xiao Linye was rather incensed at the moment and didn’t notice Yuning’s questioning gaze. He said coldly to Lai Shuo on the other end of the line, "Make sure to get to the bottom of this by the afternoon!" Those words made all the hairs on Yuning’s body stand on end. No way! It wasn’t just Brother Seven keeping a close eye on me now, but the entire Xiao Corporation? I was wrong. I shouldn’t have come to Nanjia Peak! At least, not now! What can I do? Yuning’s mind was racing.