Kang Xuan knew that this Designer Ye was their madam. As for her being the owner of Manlang, he really didn’t know that! 「At this moment in the office」 Ye Yuning frowned as she looked at Xiao Shuo, subconsciously touching the mask still on her face. Realizing she had put it back on after drinking water just now, she breathed a sigh of relief. Now, in the Xiao Corporation, she was having such a tough time, living in such dire straits, that she felt like she had almost become a masked crusader! "Why are you looking at me like that?" Ye Yuning felt intimidated by Xiao Shuo’s sharp gaze. It was the first time she had seen Xiao Shuo look so cold. Truly a member of the Xiao Family; when serious, they all had an overwhelming presence. Previously, she had met Third Master Xiao, and his stern, unsmiling demeanor was quite frightening. Now, Xiao Shuo, shedding his usual profligate air, indeed bore some resemblance to Third Master Xiao. Xiao Shuo said, "Tell me, what game are you playing here?" As he spoke, his tone was sharper than ever before. Such a serious and stern look made Ye Yuning swallow hard. "I don’t know what you’re talking about." "Stop playing dumb with me," Xiao Shuo continued. "The Xiao Corporation isn’t working with Manlang anymore, yet you come to work at Xiao’s—what’s going on? You have to explain it to me today!" "I don’t know you, so why would I be playing dumb? And why do I have to explain anything to you?" "You... you woman..." Xiao Shuo felt like he was really going insane. How could there be such a shameless woman in this world? Claiming not to know him? What kind of nonsense was that? Ye Yuning said, "I still have work to do. Please leave!" "You have to clarify why exactly you came to Xiao’s," Xiao Shuo pressed. "Don’t tell me you’re still not over me?" "HEY!" Ye Yuning got fired up. This damned fool, still daydreaming here? Ye Yuning stood up abruptly, but before she could launch into a fierce tirade, Xiao Shuo, infuriated at the thought of her frequently dining with his Seventh Uncle, said, even more ill-tempered, "Or are you saying it’s because of my Seventh Uncle—" ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚑𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⚑𝙣𝙚𝙩 "Third Young Master." Kang Xuan, who had just appeared, abruptly interrupted him. Turning around, Xiao Shuo saw Kang Xuan hanging up the phone and was startled; his anger disappeared instantly. Although Kang Xuan was only an assistant, Xiao Shuo still respectfully greeted him, "Assistant Kang." Xiao Shuo naturally resented this form of greeting. He was the respected Third Young Master of the Xiao Family, yet he had to bow down to an assistant at the Xiao Corporation. Why? Because his workload was controlled by these people. Thinking about the arduous tasks Lai Shuo had assigned him recently, Xiao Shuo had been thoroughly taught a lesson. A mighty tiger stranded on a plain is bullied by mere dogs; one must even bow to the insignificant! Kang Xuan, unaware of Xiao Shuo’s thoughts, nodded. "Have you finished your work?" Addressing Xiao Shuo, Kang Xuan’s tone was still respectful, not as cold and hard as Lai Shuo’s had been. But this respect also carried an invisible forcefulness, reminding Xiao Shuo what he should be doing. Xiao Shuo was silent. Just hearing the word ’work’ made his entire expression sour. He turned and glared fiercely at Ye Yuning, wanting to warn her, but with Kang Xuan present, he dared not continue. He was worried that Kang Xuan might complain about him to his Seventh Uncle. "Then please head back to your workstation, Third Young Master." "I’m on my way!" Xiao Shuo replied. Although his heart was filled with dissatisfaction, even to the point of grinding his teeth in resentment, he dared not linger and quickly skulked away. As soon as Xiao Shuo left, Ye Yuning felt her scalp tingle. Her mind was in a whirl, suddenly unable to recall what she and Xiao Shuo had just discussed. She knew even less how much of it Kang Xuan might have overheard. But Kang Xuan looked at her and said, "You should still keep some distance from Third Young Master Xiao." "He came to find me," Ye Yuning instinctively retorted. Kang Xuan nodded. "Mm, but you still need to be careful. Third Young Master Xiao isn’t a good person. He even had a marriage agreement with your boss before; you should know this." Ye Yuning nodded. "Thanks for the reminder." Kang Xuan closed the door and left. When Ye Yuning was left alone, she felt a little weak all over. Muttering with dissatisfaction, "Damn fool!" This Xiao Shuo was becoming increasingly baffling, wasn’t he? He either claimed she still harbored designs on him or that she wanted to seduce his Seventh Uncle. Did he think the men of the Xiao Family were some kind of prize, that people were either coveting him or his Seventh Uncle? Ye Yuning grew angrier the more she thought about it! But her mind was still clear; she knew what her top priority was at the moment. And she, who normally disliked working overtime, was so anxious that she uncharacteristically decided to work late that night! Xiao Linye called. "What would you like to eat tonight? Shall we go buy it together?" The only comfort now seemed to be hearing his soothing voice. She didn’t know when it started, but no matter how irritable she felt inside, hearing Xiao Linye’s voice always instantly calmed her. Although she had resolved to work overtime, hearing Xiao Linye’s voice now made it a struggle for her to want to stay. But she still forced herself to remain calm. "I have to work late tonight. You go ahead without me. I’ll just order some takeout later." On the other side of the phone, Xiao Linye’s expression darkened upon hearing Ye Yuning was working overtime. He glared coldly at Kang Xuan, who was standing not far away. The look made the hairs on Kang Xuan’s back stand on end...