CHAPTER 273: CHAPTER 273

The Ye Family was in chaos!

Now, it was not only Ye Shilong who was dissatisfied with Ye Tong; even Zheng Cai had started to grow weary of her.

More importantly, the Ye Family was now facing retaliation!

Today, the company had received notices to halt cooperation on several projects.

This made Ye Shilong as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, completely unsure of what to do.

He blamed Zheng Cai for not keeping a closer watch on Ye Tong, holding her responsible for all the wrongdoings.

He immediately had his lawyers send a divorce agreement to Zheng Cai. He wanted a divorce and to drive both Zheng Cai and Ye Tong out of the Ye Family!

Such a menace left in the Ye Family will eventually bankrupt us, he thought.

「Afternoon!」

When Ye Yuning arrived at the Xiao Corporation, she ran into Xiao Shuo in the elevator.

Upon seeing Xiao Shuo, Ye Yuning acted as if she didn’t know him. This infuriated Xiao Shuo so much he felt like he was about to explode.

"After work, I’ll wait for you in the parking garage!"

As Ye Yuning exited the elevator, she heard Xiao Shuo say in a cold tone from behind her.

Ye Yuning couldn’t be bothered with him.

She didn’t say whether she would meet him or not; she simply walked away.

Xiao Shuo, receiving no response, was so angry he stomped his foot, but he was powerless against her.

He even asked me to wait in the parking garage after work,

Ye Yuning thought disdainfully. Does he even have the time to show up?

Sure enough, when Xiao Shuo arrived at the Expansion Department, he received a two-hundred-dollar fine.

Seeing the fine, Xiao Shuo was seething.

He immediately took the fine to Yang Jing. "Tell me, what is this fine for?"

Fines, fines! Xiao Shuo fumed internally.

Previously, Xiao Shuo might not have cared about one or two hundred dollars.

But now, looking at these fines, he felt like he was going mad.

For the first time, he truly understood how difficult life was for salaried workers.

Yang Jing stated, "You left ten minutes early yesterday."

"You’re fining me two hundred for ten minutes? Yang Jing, you’re too ruthless!"

Xiao Shuo once again realized the importance of time for employees; leaving even a minute early could result in a fine.

Faced with Xiao Shuo’s accusation, Yang Jing methodically closed her folder, then took another folder from the shelf and handed it to Xiao Shuo.

"Memorize the employee manual by the end of today!"

Xiao Shuo was speechless. "..."

His expression darkened further.

Looking at the thick employee manual in Yang Jing’s hand, I wish I could just snatch it and tear it apart, he fumed.

Me, a young master of the Xiao Family, actually reduced to being bullied by an employee!

But I don’t dare!

Now, even one or two hundred dollars was a significant amount to him.

I was originally thinking about winning Ye Yuning back, so this job didn’t seem to matter much...!

But Ye Yuning’s attitude had been a harsh reality check, making him realize that, at this moment, he had no choice but to focus on his job.

In the end, Xiao Shuo suppressed his anger and spat out in frustration, "You just wait!"

Then he turned and stormed off, fuming.

Yang Jing’s hand, holding the employee manual, froze in mid-air.

Watching Xiao Shuo’s retreating, angry figure, she said sternly, "Remember, you must have it memorized by today."

Xiao Shuo desperately wanted to retort, Memorize it your ass! but ultimately didn’t dare challenge the authority of this mere department director.

...

Ye Yuning was working at the Xiao Corporation office.

When Lai Shuo found out, he came down to her floor several times that afternoon.

Even though Ye Yuning was focused on her work, she couldn’t help but notice his frequent visits.

On his fourth visit, Ye Yuning finally lost her patience and told Chen Wei, "Have Assistant Lai come in."

"Okay."

Chen Wei also knew Lai Shuo kept coming over to "supervise," and she was infuriated too.

That man’s EQ is abysmally low, Chen Wei fumed silently. He’s completely ignored everything I told him before.

Just as Lai Shuo confirmed Ye Yuning was still there and was preparing to go report to Mr. Qi, the office door behind him was pulled open. Chen Wei emerged with a grim expression. "Assistant Lai, please wait a moment!"

Lai Shuo turned to meet Chen Wei’s displeased gaze.

Chen Wei said, "Our boss wants to see you."

Upon hearing this, Lai Shuo’s heart lurched.

Chen Wei had already stepped aside, gesturing for him to enter.

I should run, Lai Shuo thought instinctively. He didn’t know why, but even though he was sure he hadn’t provoked that she-devil, it felt like he had somehow angered her terribly.

Finally, under Chen Wei’s piercing gaze, Lai Shuo nodded and stepped inside.

Inside, Ye Yuning had already set down her mouse.

As Lai Shuo entered, he met her gaze, which held the hint of a smile.

Although she was smiling, Lai Shuo felt a chill run down his spine.

Definitely a she-devil, he thought. The very aura she emits carries an intimidating majesty.

"Boss Ye!" Lai Shuo greeted nervously.

Hearing the clear nervousness in his tone, Ye Yuning raised an eyebrow. "Are you afraid of me?"

Hmph, so now you know fear? Ye Yuning mused. You knew I could be terrifying, yet you still dared to pull such stunts.

Lai Shuo stammered, "N-Not at all, Boss Ye. You must be joking."

Ye Yuning countered, "If you’re not afraid, then why is your forehead glistening with sweat? It’s only ten degrees Celsius today."

Lai Shuo was speechless. "..."

At that moment, he realized that not only was his back damp with cold sweat, but beads of perspiration were also trickling down his forehead.

Does Boss Ye have to be so sharp-tongued? Lai Shuo lamented internally. She’s blocked all my escape routes!