Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 65

Lai Shuo was still at the airport when he heard Xiao Linye abruptly end the conversation, which made him so angry he almost jumped.

Where did this boss of Manlang get such confidence? To nitpick with a business partner like that! Her current situation is being watched by everyone in Upper City. A discarded foster daughter of the Ye Family, she has lost her status and isn’t even managing her studio well—yet she has such a temper!

...

When Xiao Linye and Ye Yuning returned to Shanyu Pavilion, it was already half-past twelve.

The man asked her, "What would you like for lunch?"

Ye Yuning replied, "Anything is fine. I’d like to take a shower first."

She was indeed exhausted. Her legs still ached; yesterday’s mountain climbing had been too much, and the pain was even worse after a night’s sleep.

Xiao Linye glanced at her awkward way of walking and nodded. "Go ahead. You’d better soak for a bit."

"Mm."

Ye Yuning turned and entered her bedroom.

Meanwhile, Xiao Linye went into the kitchen.

Before starting to cook, he first called Lai Shuo, asking him to bring over some medicine to relieve leg pain from mountain climbing.

Lai Shuo, who was driving back to the city center, exclaimed when he heard, "Madam went mountain climbing!?"

Xiao Linye simply ignored him and hung up.

Lai Shuo had been rushing around all noon, driven nearly mad with exhaustion. Not to mention his simmering anger towards Manlang!

...

Ye Yuning was truly tired and filled the tub, settling in for a comfortable soak.

During that time, Lai Shuo delivered the medicine.

Xiao Linye told him, "Make sure you lock down the deal with Manlang today, no matter what!"

Upon receiving this non-negotiable order, Lai Shuo felt even worse. That Boss Ye from Manlang is such a weirdo. But faced with Xiao Linye’s seriousness, he could only nod. "Okay, I’ll go to Manlang to see her this afternoon!"

Since all previous methods failed, it looks like I’ll have to try something different this afternoon, Lai Shuo thought bitterly.

Ye Yuning came out after her shower, toweling her hair while searching for a hairdryer. Lai Shuo caught a fleeting glimpse of her back as she passed, and it struck him as very familiar.

But he didn’t dwell on it.

By the time Xiao Linye finished cooking, Ye Yuning had already freshened up and hurried into the kitchen to help bring out the food.

Seeing her limp, Xiao Linye asked, "Does it hurt a lot?"

"Yes, the pain in my calves is unbearable," Ye Yuning replied. "I was climbing all day yesterday. Gongshan is too high; we climbed for three hours."

Unlike the taciturn Xiao Linye, Ye Yuning was quite the opposite.

He had simply asked about her leg pain, but she explained everything, including the cause.

She was petite and lively. This was unlike any woman he had met before. It wasn’t that she lacked grace or elegance; she was straightforward yet never overstepped. Maintaining such a balance wasn’t something most people could manage!

"Just sit for now," he said. "After we eat, apply some of that pain-relieving medicine. It should help."

Xiao Linye took the bowls and chopsticks from her.

His tone was rather curt, but the deep concern beneath it warmed Ye Yuning’s heart.

She playfully stuck out her tongue and followed him out of the kitchen.

Because she had been away on a business trip for a few days, Xiao Linye, worried her stomach might not adjust well to rich food, had prepared a light meal.

After she tasted the soup, Xiao Linye asked her, "How is it?"

"Yum, it’s delicious!" Ye Yuning exclaimed, never one to skimp on praise.

And she meant it; this man could make any dish perfectly. These past few days in Gongshan, the distinct local cuisine meant she hadn’t eaten or slept well at all!

Watching her eat much faster than before, Xiao Linye couldn’t help asking, "You haven’t been eating well these past few days?"

"Mm, you have no idea about the local flavors in Gongshan. They’re really... distinctive!" she explained.

The phrase "really distinctive" was a significant understatement, implying that the food was not something most people could stomach.

The tourist development chosen by Xinpu was truly beautiful, but the food was, to put it mildly, an ordeal.

Xiao Linye smiled and didn’t pursue the topic.

Instead, he asked, "You’re so tired. You don’t have to go to work this afternoon, right?"

Ye Yuning nodded. "No, I don’t. We can always go straight home to rest after a business trip."

She was far too exhausted to even think about going to work.

However, just as she finished speaking, her phone rang. It was Chen Wei.

Remembering the call Chen Wei had made to her on the way back from the airport, Ye Yuning instinctively hung up.

Immediately after, a message from Chen Wei popped up: "Boss Ye, Lai Shuo, Mr. Xiao’s assistant, said he’ll visit the studio this afternoon to see you."

Ye Yuning texted back, "Didn’t I make it clear the contract terms are non-negotiable? Also, tell him I’m not coming in this afternoon!"

Her reply was clearly tinged with anger.

Chen Wei knew she was upset. But this Lai Shuo was truly a handful; his tone on the phone earlier had been so unpleasant, almost like he was issuing a command!

About five minutes later, another message came in: "He said he absolutely must see you!"

Ye Yuning was speechless. The Xiao Corporation... are they serious?

Her breathing grew heavier, and her expression visibly soured. She desperately wanted to text Chen Wei, "Just tell him we’re not cooperating anymore!" but after a moment’s reflection, she put her phone down.

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