After showering, she looked at Xiao Linye, conflicted. Xiao Linye looked at her. "What’s wrong?" "I’m going to sleep." With that, Ye Yuning quickly headed to the room she had previously stayed in, and Xiao Linye didn’t stop her. Lying in bed, Ye Yuning thought she had escaped this time. She really didn’t want to have a serious discussion with Xiao Linye about their future sleeping arrangements. However, she had rejoiced too soon. After taking his shower, Xiao Linye didn’t return to his room but came directly to hers. Ye Yuning was speechless. This! Xiao Linye rolled over, pulling her directly into his arms. "Sleep." He’d been away on a business trip for the past few days. He was particular about where he slept, and combined with the recent... exertions with Ye Yuning, he felt quite weary now. Holding Ye Yuning made him feel at ease, and he closed his eyes, ready to sleep. However, Ye Yuning felt every hair on her body stand on end. All told, she and Xiao Linye had been intimate twice, but she had to admit, neither experience had been particularly pleasant. Seeing her completely stiff, Xiao Linye asked, "Don’t want to sleep?" Ye Yuning blurted out, "I want to sleep by myself!" As she said this, she was almost on the verge of tears. Xiao Linye countered, "Then shall we do something else?" His words were incredibly intimidating. Ye Yuning, who had wanted to escape, instantly dared not utter another word and just lay quietly in his arms. The man’s clean, sharp scent enveloped her, and she didn’t find it repulsive. But his dead-serious threat... that was just too much! Ultimately, Ye Yuning fell asleep amidst an intense internal struggle. Ye Yuning wasn’t used to sleeping with another person, but strangely, she didn’t wake up with an aching back or sore waist. Xiao Linye had made breakfast, as expected. Ye Yuning leaned against the doorframe, watching him. When Xiao Linye turned around with a glass of milk, he saw her expectant gaze. A gentle smile touched the corners of his lips. "Hungry?" Ye Yuning nodded. "Yes, I’m hungry." Actually, she wasn’t hungry, but the breakfast Xiao Linye had made smelled so wonderful it directly tantalized her taste buds. It made her, who hadn’t felt hungry initially, feel like drooling. At the breakfast table, Xiao Linye had made her two sunny-side-up eggs. "I might not be able to have lunch with you today," Ye Yuning said, eating with a satisfied expression. "My boss will definitely have a lot for me to do." She’d definitely have to make do at the office for lunch; there was sure to be a lot going on today. Xiao Linye nodded. "Hmm, we won’t be able to have dinner together either." "I have a banquet to attend tonight." Hearing that Xiao Linye also had a banquet to attend, Ye Yuning was even more shocked. Just how highly did the Xiao Corporation regard Xiao Linye? But considering the previous major reshuffle, the fact that Xiao Linye hadn’t been replaced clearly indicated his status within the Xiao Corporation. Taking a sip of milk, she couldn’t help but ask, "Do you need to bring a date?" "It’s not necessary, but if you want to come with me, you can," Xiao Linye said earnestly. Ye Yuning quickly shook her head. "No, it’s fine. I might have to work overtime tonight anyway." Attend a banquet with him? You’ve got to be kidding! Banquets organized by the Xiao Corporation were undoubtedly events attended by many from high society. Ye Shilong might even be there! If she attended with Xiao Linye, her cover would be completely blown! At this thought, Ye Yuning felt even more conflicted. I need to tell Xiao Linye the truth about my identity soon. If things continued , trouble was bound to erupt eventually. Xiao Linye didn’t press the issue and simply nodded. "Alright, I’ll be back early." Hearing him say that, a satisfied smile touched Ye Yuning’s lips. At this moment, she even felt that if Xiao Linye truly was a ’phoenix man,’ he was a good one—definitely not like Jiang Bo. After breakfast, Xiao Linye drove her to the studio in the Passat before leaving. However, just as she stepped out of the elevator! Chen Wei was waiting right there, startling Ye Yuning, who almost bumped into her. "Why are you standing so close to the elevator doors?" Chen Wei said, "You’re finally back! Xiao Shuo has been waiting for you." That jerk Xiao Shuo, he’s really relentless, isn’t he? Ye Yuning found Xiao Shuo utterly insufferable! Chen Wei nodded. "He was already here when I arrived. I don’t know how long he’s been waiting." Ye Yuning was speechless. That jerk! Her tone far from pleased, she asked, "Did he cause a scene?" Whenever Xiao Shuo came looking for her, Ye Yuning’s first assumption was that the jerk was there to cause trouble. Chen Wei shook her head. "No, he didn’t. He was actually quite polite." Polite? Ye Yuning felt like she’d heard a joke. Did that creature Xiao Shuo even know the meaning of politeness? Or did Chen Wei have some misunderstanding of the word? Ye Yuning said nothing more and walked directly to her office. However, Chen Wei, following behind her, added, "He brought roses too." Ye Yuning snapped, "Is he sick in the head or something?" First, he acted like he wanted to reconcile, then he inexplicably picked a fight with her. And now he brings roses? "From now on, don’t let him in here," Ye Yuning said through gritted teeth. She had no time to deal with this kind of lunatic!