Ye Yuning’s lungs ached from anger. Her contract was terminated. She was usually the one terminating contracts, not the other way around. Despite taking several deep breaths, she couldn’t suppress the frustration in her heart. "Is this Seventh Master Xiao’s idea?" she asked. Xiao Linye said softly, "That’s not something you should worry about. Just focus on handing over your work properly today, okay?" What does he mean it’s not for me to worry about? My contract was terminated! Ye Yuning wanted to scream this at Xiao Linye, but she dared not. I don’t want to lose such a perfect husband! But this Seventh Master Xiao, he’s really gone too far! Why would he be the one to terminate the contract first? At this moment, Ye Yuning was too upset to speak. On the other end of the phone, Xiao Linye, completely oblivious to her escalating emotions, said quietly, "I’m about to start a meeting. I’ll hang up now." With that, he hung up. At that moment, at Shanyu Pavilion, Ye Yuning was so furious she almost smashed her phone. The moment Xiao Linye hung up, Chen Wei’s call came in. Even without answering, Ye Yuning knew what Chen Wei was going to say. This Seventh Master Xiao, defending his own people so crudely! Or does he really trust his assistant that much? What exactly happened yesterday that he’d sentence me to death without even asking? Indeed! People of Lai Shuo’s caliber are entirely a product of Seventh Master Xiao’s indulgence! At this moment, Ye Yuning was thoroughly displeased with both Seventh Master Xiao and Lai Shuo. She answered the call, "Hello." "Boss, it’s serious! Xiao Corp has sent us a termination letter," Chen Wei exclaimed from the other end. "I already know!" Ye Yuning said, reining in her temper. Chen Wei was taken aback. I just saw the email a minute ago, and she already knows!? Could it be... did your husband tell you? Ye Yuning snapped, "Is it important who told me?" Her voice was clearly laden with emotion. Hearing this, Chen Wei choked up. Oh no, the boss is upset again. What does this mean? Does it mean she might go up against Xiao Corp? Having been with Ye Yuning for so long, Chen Wei knew exactly how explosive Ye Yuning’s temper could be. But Xiao Corp isn’t someone we can afford to clash with! What are we going to do? Chen Wei was now truly worried. "So what do we do now? This isn’t good for our studio’s reputation," Chen Wei asked again, her tone filled with worry. After all, in the two years since Manlang was established, it had always been Ye Yuning who chose not to cooperate with others. For someone else to terminate a contract with us... this is truly a first! Ye Yuning said, "They want to terminate the contract. What can I do?" Even if it’s bad, this is the only way! She felt frustrated but couldn’t vent it. Chen Wei pressed, "But the impact on the studio won’t be small. You..." "Enough! Stop talking!" Ye Yuning cut her off. Don’t I know it’s bad? So what if I know? Should I go beg Seventh Master Xiao not to terminate the contract? Someone of his caliber? I wouldn’t deign to beg him! What’s more infuriating is that now my dearest husband and Seventh Master Xiao are on the same side! Now Seventh Master Xiao wants to terminate the contract, yet I still have to go to Nanjia Peak for my husband’s sake. What is this supposed to mean? I’m being trampled underfoot by Seventh Master Xiao, treated as worthless, and I still have to obediently clean up the mess for him?! The thought fanned the flames of Ye Yuning’s unvented anger. Chen Wei, feeling a pang of sympathy for Ye Yuning, asked, "Should I go explain the situation to Manager Zheng?" Could it be that I didn’t explain clearly enough yesterday, leading to a misunderstanding from Xiao Corp? Ye Yuning didn’t respond. "Then it’s settled!" Chen Wei declared. Without waiting for Ye Yuning to react, Chen Wei hung up, fearing Ye Yuning might disagree. Having been with Manlang since its founding, Chen Wei didn’t want the studio to suffer. However, she was wrong. Xiao Corp was now incredibly annoyed with Manlang. She went to find Manager Zheng. His reply was tactful but also conveyed an unyielding stance with no room for negotiation. This effectively meant Chen Wei returned rebuffed and disheartened. By this time, Ye Yuning had arrived at the studio. Chen Wei returned dejectedly. "Boss..." she began, her voice filled with grievance. Ye Yuning raised an eyebrow. "How did it go? Did Xiao Corp agree not to terminate the contract?" Deep down, Ye Yuning still hoped they wouldn’t make this move. Official source ıs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⚫𝙣𝙚𝙩 Although she was also dissatisfied with Xiao Corp and wished for a clean break, this way of doing things was unacceptable. She was clearly the one being wronged, yet Xiao Corp pulled this stunt on her. It was infuriating. Chen Wei shook her head. "No, Xiao Corp is very resolute about not cooperating with us anymore!" Ye Yuning fell silent. They still have the nerve to be resolute? What makes them so confident this time? If they’re so tough, they shouldn’t have come begging me to save the situation before! Thinking of how she had previously agreed to cooperate out of consideration for her husband made Ye Yuning seethe with anger. Chen Wei added, "There’s one more thing." "What is it?" Ye Yuning asked, raising an eyebrow. Chen Wei said, "Lai Shuo was also dispatched to the eastern region. He flew out early this morning. He was probably exiled by Seventh Master Xiao for being too much of a nuisance." Ye Yuning was silent again. So, Lai Shuo—the one from Xiao Corp I was most familiar with, the one who would even pester and make trouble for me—is gone?