A dark glimmer flashed in Xiao Linye’s eyes. He glanced at Elder Xiao and said coldly, "Who told you I was with her?" Elder Xiao and Butler Zhong were silent. Both of them recalled Xiao Shuo’s pitiful plea before he left, his miserable demeanor making it hard not to feel for him. Then they looked at Xiao Linye’s stern expression. It was clear that if Xiao Linye discovered Xiao Shuo was the informant, Xiao Shuo would be in for a hard time. Xiao Linye’s gaze swept back and forth between the two men. Seeing neither spoke, he let out a cold snort and stood up. "Don’t call me for such trivial matters in the future." He slept with the Ye Family’s adopted daughter? The rumor was so absurd he felt like ripping out the tongue of whoever started it. With that, he turned and walked away. Just then, Elder Xiao’s voice came from behind, "Whether it’s true or not, you should avoid any entanglement with the Ye Family. From now on, cease all cooperation with them." Elder Xiao knew the cooperation with Manlang had already been halted. But hearing such news from Xiao Shuo tonight left him somewhat uneasy. His son had always been meticulous! Who knew if halting cooperation with Manlang was merely a cover for something else? Therefore, never mind Manlang; he no longer intended to have any dealings with the entire Ye Family. Hearing this, Xiao Linye paused but didn’t turn around. He said coldly, "I will do as you wish!" With those words, Elder Xiao felt a weight lift from his chest. No matter what, avoiding involvement was the most correct decision. Separate personal matters from public ones? When personal relationships were already so messy, how could one hope for harmony in public affairs? Once Elder Xiao was alone, he asked, "Do you think he’s involved with that adopted daughter of the Ye Family?" "From the Seventh Young Master’s demeanor, it doesn’t seem so," Butler Zhong replied. Since their conversation began, Butler Zhong had been observing the changes in Xiao Linye’s expression. He hadn’t detected any hint of abnormality in those changes. Elder Xiao nodded. "Then there should be no involvement. That Xiao Shuo really isn’t very clever!" he said, his dissatisfaction clear. For origınal chapters go to 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚·𝔫𝔢𝔱 Elder Xiao was already displeased with Xiao Li and his family. Now that Xiao Shuo had caused such trouble, his disappointment in his grandson was indescribable. And so, Elder Xiao chose to believe Xiao Linye. Even though he and Butler Zhong hadn’t exposed Xiao Shuo, Xiao Linye had no intention of letting the matter drop. Driving past the security post, Xiao Linye coldly asked a guard, "Who came back today?" The guard approached respectfully. "Seventh Master!" Xiao Linye gave the guard a pointed look. The "who" naturally referred to someone who didn’t return often. The guard respectfully replied, "The Third Young Master returned today." Security at the Xiao family estate was strict; even family members’ entries and exits were logged. They paid particular attention to the timing for those who didn’t visit often. Xiao Linye learned that Xiao Shuo had visited, and that Xiao Shuo’s departure time coincided with his own arrival time. So, the sudden summons tonight was most likely connected to Xiao Shuo! A cold smile touched the corners of his lips, looking particularly intimidating in the dim light. The car shot away like an arrow loosed from a bow, and the security guard broke into a cold sweat for Xiao Shuo. Why did it feel like the Third Young Master was... done for? After leaving the Xiao estate, Xiao Shuo went straight back to the company, as his work for the day wasn’t finished. But he felt restless the entire journey and eventually called Butler Zhong. "Uncle Zhong, has Seventh Uncle returned yet?" he asked cautiously. What he really wanted to ask was whether Uncle Zhong and Grandpa had exposed him. Butler Zhong had just helped the Old Master to bed, and his expression soured the moment he heard Xiao Shuo’s call. He said coldly, "He came back, and he left again." "And Grandpa?" Xiao Shuo asked tentatively. By his count, nearly two hours had passed since he left the Xiao residence, and Seventh Uncle had also departed. Then the decision about the Ye Family’s punishment should have been made by now, right? Xiao Shuo was desperate to know Elder Xiao’s decision regarding the Ye Family. However, in contrast to Xiao Shuo’s expectant tone, Butler Zhong’s voice was much calmer. He simply said, "The Old Master just went to sleep!" Xiao Shuo was speechless. Asleep? Grandpa was asleep? Could Grandpa really be that calm? Clearly, he didn’t believe it. "Grandpa’s asleep?" Xiao Shuo’s breathing hitched. Butler Zhong replied, "Yes, he’s asleep now." "Then what about the Ye Family? What does Grandpa really intend to do?" Xiao Shuo’s tone grew anxious. Asleep, just like that? Ye Yuning had done such a thing concerning Seventh Uncle; shouldn’t Grandpa be furious? He was so angry when I was there. What happened now? Could it be Seventh Uncle? Did Seventh Uncle defend that vixen in front of Grandpa? If so, shouldn’t Grandpa be even more enraged? Xiao Shuo’s mind instantly went blank. He had a very bad feeling...