"Not working overtime tonight?" The word "Uncle" got stuck in his throat; Xiao Shuo, completely frozen, could only stare at Xiao Linye! Especially when meeting the icy glint in Xiao Linye’s eyes, he utterly forgot how to react. "Working overtime!" Xiao Shuo exclaimed hastily. "Then go and work hard," Xiao Linye said and immediately pressed the elevator’s close-door button. Xiao Shuo stood outside the elevator, completely stiff, not daring to retort in the slightest. His face was ghostly pale! Seeing him , Ye Yuning was also stunned. It wasn’t until the elevator doors opened again, revealing they had reached the underground parking garage. She trailed closely behind Xiao Linye, and only when they were about to get into the car did she finally unable to resist asking, "Third Young Master Xiao seems very afraid of you?" Yes, afraid, right? Ye Yuning thought uncertainly. Her mind had been a muddle just then, so she hadn’t really seen Xiao Shuo’s expression clearly. But why hadn’t Xiao Shuo gotten into the elevator just now? Because her mind was a muddle! Thus, she had missed some important information, like how Xiao Shuo, when looking at Xiao Linye, had blurted out "Seven"! As Chen Wei had said, all her sharp thinking only manifested when her mind was absolutely clear. Once she became angry or irate, she would overlook many important things. "How could he be afraid of me?" Xiao Linye replied. "Although he works in the Expansion Department, he is also the Third Young Master of the Xiao Family." Ye Yuning nodded. "That’s true!" Follow current novels on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝓷𝓮𝓽 She also thought it was completely impossible for Xiao Shuo to be afraid of Xiao Linye. Xiao Linye continued, "But now he reports directly to me at work, so he might not be as arrogant as before." Ye Yuning was speechless. Speaking of Xiao Shuo’s arrogance, he truly had been overbearing before. Throughout Upper City’s nightlife scene, who wouldn’t bow and scrape before this rich heir, terrified of offending him? He didn’t have much personal wealth, but he certainly put on grand airs! This period of Xiao Shuo being trapped working at the Xiao Corporation was like a blessing for those nightlife venues. The two got into the car together. Xiao Linye suddenly turned and leaned close to Ye Yuning, startling her so much she nearly jumped out of her skin. As it turned out, the man was only trying to help her fasten her seat belt. "Why are you so jumpy? What are you afraid of?" Xiao Linye found her reaction amusing. She seems very afraid of people suddenly getting close to her? But he wasn’t just anyone! "I’m not scared!" Ye Yuning retorted. "Just don’t be so sudden." "So next time I want to get close to you, should I let you know first?" Xiao Linye asked. "Mhm, that would be good!" Ye Yuning agreed. Being taken by surprise really is scary! However, she seemed to have forgotten that every time she beat someone up, she would suddenly approach them and then slip a sack over their head. She had left so many people psychologically scarred. Especially Xiao Shuo; even now, he didn’t dare go to the restroom alone, terrified he’d be shoved into a sink again. It turned out Ye Yuning had her own fears too. Looking at her adorable, serious nod, an evil thought suddenly sparked in Xiao Linye’s mind. "Then right now," he said, "I want to kiss you." Ye Yuning hadn’t finished speaking when her lips were forcefully sealed, her pupils constricting instantly. "Let go! This is the Xiao Basement," Ye Yuning protested, her voice muffled. Most people have already left for the day, but what if some stragglers are still around? If they come down and see this, how awful would that be? Her small hands pushed against Xiao Linye; her entire body had gone rigid. Xiao Linye grabbed her small hands. "I told you in advance, and you didn’t refuse." Refuse? Did he actually give me time to refuse? Ye Yuning looked at Xiao Linye, her face slightly flushed, her eyes glistening like autumn pools, holding a hint of coquettish resentment. Xiao Linye couldn’t stand her gaze and pinched her small face. "Let’s go." He straightened up and started the car! Xiao Linye was the picture of solemn seriousness, and the roar of the engine drowned out the turmoil in Ye Yuning’s heart. This man, with his facade of solemn propriety yet brimming with desire... in the end, she was the only one left feeling flustered... It was simply too much! "What would you like to eat tonight?" Xiao Linye asked her. "You!" Ye Yuning retorted, her voice laced with indignation, even a hint of gritted teeth. "I want to eat *you*!" Xiao Linye’s body stiffened! He gave Ye Yuning an unexpected look, and she hummed, "Will you let me?" She mimicked his serious demeanor, uttering the most enticing words. Xiao Linye’s grip on the steering wheel faltered for a second, but he quickly composed himself. He reached out and tweaked her small face. "Little minx, you’re getting naughtier and naughtier." "What’s that supposed to mean?" Ye Yuning huffed. "You’re allowed to be bad, but I’m not?" And who was it that always maintained such a serious facade while acting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing towards her? Seeing her indignant look, Xiao Linye chuckled lightly. "Allowed. You’re only allowed to be naughty with me." They say women don’t love men who aren’t a little bad! But Xiao Linye also thought this saying could be applied in reverse; he rather liked it when this little minx of his was a bit naughty too. Ye Yuning had originally intended to play a trick to regain the upper hand, but seeing Xiao Linye now using such a domineering tone to issue a solemn command... She felt secretly annoyed again! Her composure wasn’t what it used to be; moreover, Xiao Linye was leading her astray...