Going back is definitely out of the question. That Lai Shuo! Does he really need to watch me so closely? Just because Ye Tong gave him some complex, does he, with his vast Lai empire, really have the energy to keep his eyes glued to me? Ye Yuning’s mind was completely reeling. After thinking, she said, "Then tell him I’ve gone back to the studio. There’s an urgent meeting today, and I can’t return to the Lai Corporation." Chen Wei exclaimed, "Ah?" Ye Yuning said, "Just say that." "He definitely won’t believe it!" Chen Wei stated. Heavens, if Lai Shuo heard this excuse, he might charge straight into their studio and cause a scene! The thought alone made Chen Wei want to die. Ye Yuning replied, "If he doesn’t believe it, there’s nothing I can do." Chen Wei was speechless. The boss herself says there’s nothing she can do. How is that acceptable?! Hearing Ye Yuning’s words, Chen Wei figured Ye Yuning must have gone somewhere very far away. There was no way she could return to the Lai Corporation. Chen Wei couldn’t help but ask, "Are you coming back tomorrow then?" "I can’t. Just tell him I won’t be going to the Lai Corporation for the next three days." Being watched so intensely by Lai Shuo had pushed Ye Yuning to the point of throwing caution to the wind. It can’t be helped. If I can’t go back this time, then I just can’t. Right now, I genuinely have no other way. Chen Wei asked, "But what if he causes a scene?" Given Lai Shuo’s current demeanor, if she really relayed that message, he would undoubtedly make trouble. Upon hearing this, Ye Yuning’s breathing deepened. Pressing her forehead and gritting her teeth, she said, "Tell him that no matter where I am, I will ensure the Nanjia Peak design progresses on schedule." "If he wants to make trouble, then we can’t do anything about Nanjia Peak either!" Her last statement carried a clear threat. Indeed, Ye Yuning had her own studio, where she had been working perfectly fine in her own office. Yet the Lai Corporation stubbornly insisted she relocate to their premises. This demand, made during their collaboration, was inherently unreasonable, and she was unwilling to comply. And she had even relocated! But the Lai Corporation was treating her with such suspicion, as if guarding against a thief. Such deep distrust between collaborating parties was a major taboo. Either they shouldn’t collaborate at all, or there had to be some trust. If he suspected issues with her design, he could investigate. But now, what was this? Scrutinizing her presence at work? She was a boss, yet he was managing her? He wanted to cause trouble? Ha! I’d like to cause some trouble myself! Chen Wei, on the other end of the line, was stunned by Ye Yuning’s suddenly firm tone. She hadn’t misheard that last sentence, had she? It definitely sounded like a threat! Ye Yuning said, "Just tell him that!" Since her boss had spoken, Chen Wei naturally had no more reservations. After hanging up, Chen Wei had a general idea of what Ye Yuning meant. But as the reality sank in, she couldn’t help but feel a headache forming. What on earth was all this? Lai Shuo had said he would wait, and he really was still waiting outside! It was as if he was determined to wait Ye Yuning out today, no matter what. Chen Wei composed herself before stepping out. Seeing Lai Shuo still there, she couldn’t help but scoff internally. "Is your Boss Ye sick? Or has she gone back to the studio for a meeting?" Lai Shuo sneered, his two rhetorical questions making Chen Wei’s head buzz. Does he really have to be ? She suddenly understood why her boss had been so angry on the phone earlier. She and the Lai Corporation were partners. But the Lai Corporation’s current behavior was rather aggressive. Especially now, looking at Lai Shuo’s grim expression, it was as if he’d foreseen everything. Chen Wei secretly bit her lip. "You’re right. Our boss has already gone back to the studio for a meeting." Lai Shuo’s expression darkened. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Chen Wei felt a shiver under his gaze but still said defiantly, "Moreover, Manlang is quite busy for the next three days, so she won’t be coming over!" Just before coming out, she’d been thinking she couldn’t be as blunt as her boss, that her words needed to be a bit more tactful. But looking at Lai Shuo now, she couldn’t be tactful anymore. She was furious too, alright? And furious on her boss’s behalf! They were supposed to be working together in the office, but this felt more like being imprisoned. Is this how collaborators act? Upon hearing her, Lai Shuo’s face turned completely black. "She said, what?" Lai Shuo practically ground out the words through his teeth. Chen Wei retorted, "Our boss said the studio is very busy these next few days and she won’t be coming over. Did you hear that clearly?" Lai Shuo was silent. Rage shot straight to his head. Seeing his thunderous expression, Chen Wei wasn’t afraid of him. She said bluntly, "By the way, I’ll send you the design drafts. You can show them to Lai Shuo yourself. The boss isn’t coming over, and I won’t be coming for the next few days either." If the boss wasn’t coming, then she certainly wasn’t coming either. What would she come for? To endure Lai Shuo’s foul mood here?