CHAPTER 387: CHAPTER 387

"Meet... meet the boss?"

Ye Yuning hesitated for a moment, looking blankly at Xiao Linye. "Why do you want to meet our boss?" she asked.

That sounded so awkward! It was no wonder Chen Wei had been so reluctant to call her Yuning, and had looked like she’d seen a ghost after saying it.

Xiao Linye said, "You handed over the finishing touches for Nanjia Peak to your boss, but now Xiao Corporation definitely wants it."

Ye Yuning was speechless. So it was about Nanjia Peak?

"Did Xiao Qiye send you here?" Ye Yuning asked subconsciously.

Xiao Linye had said earlier that he came because he was out and hadn’t returned to the company. But now, why did it feel like Xiao Qiye had intentionally sent him? Could Xiao Qiye know about my relationship with Xiao Linye? Considering the major falling out between Xiao Corporation and Manlang previously, is my husband now trying to use a backdoor approach here? Backdoor, backdoor... Does Xiao Qiye know that the person Xiao Linye is with now is the boss of Manlang?

The more she thought about it, the more a chill ran down Ye Yuning’s spine. Her gaze settled on Xiao Linye, not missing any change in his expression.

However, the next moment Xiao Linye shook his head. "No, I wanted to come. I’m in charge of the foundational work at Nanjia Peak now."

"Oh, I see." Hearing this, Ye Yuning instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Xiao Qiye hadn’t sent him, that’s fine; otherwise, I would really go insane.

The rumors about the atmosphere between her and Xiao Qiye had recently been spread with such vivid, almost believable detail by Xiao Shuo and the Ye Family. She and Xiao Qiye had never even met, yet those people acted as if they knew more than she, the actual person involved, did.

"Can we meet?" Xiao Linye asked her.

A faint smile touched Ye Yuning’s lips. "Of course, we can. But unfortunately, our boss isn’t in today."

Xiao Linye frowned. "Not in?"

An image of the woman he had encountered on his way to the reception room flashed through his mind. Wasn’t that the boss of Manlang? Could I have been mistaken about who it was earlier? If that’s the case, then it seems I haven’t actually met the boss of Manlang yet.

"Yes, not in," Ye Yuning confirmed. "Maybe next time."

Because the question had come so suddenly, Ye Yuning’s mind was somewhat muddled. I completely forgot whether I’d previously lied to Xiao Linye about who the boss of Manlang is! But looking at Xiao Linye’s expression, it feels like... She didn’t dare to let her thoughts stray further, and her heart couldn’t stop thumping wildly. Indeed, one shouldn’t lie casually. Eventually, you can’t even remember which lies you’ve told. My life is truly ridiculous, utterly preposterous!

Xiao Linye was also puzzled but ultimately didn’t say much more. As he got up to leave, he couldn’t help but ask Ye Yuning, "Is it really okay for me to go now?"

"It’s fine, don’t worry. This isn’t Xiao Corporation," Ye Yuning replied.

Xiao Linye was silent for a moment. Is this girl always comparing Xiao Corporation and Manlang? Still, it’s strange. Manlang has such a relaxed and casual work environment, yet it managed to become the top studio in Upper City. It seems the Ye family’s adopted daughter really has some skills.

The two of them left the reception room together. Chen Wei had originally intended to get Xiao Linye some water, but then she remembered what Ye Yuning had said about how to address her. Bringing water in now would seem a bit too deliberate, as if she had an ulterior motive. Now, seeing the two of them emerge together, she instinctively wanted to call out, "Boss~!" But when she met Ye Yuning’s gaze, she quickly swallowed the word. This is truly... so stressful!

"Yuning, is this your husband?" Chen Wei asked, forcing the words out despite the goosebumps prickling her skin.

Ye Yuning nodded. "Yes. I need to leave early. Call me if anything comes up."

"Oh, alright," Chen Wei replied, nodding.

Ye Yuning quickly ushered Xiao Linye into the elevator, terrified of any slip-up revealing her secret. Fortunately, everything went smoothly.

As the elevator doors closed, Xiao Linye asked her, "Who was that?"

"Chen Wei," Ye Yuning said, not mentioning her position.

When I get home today, I need to carefully review who has appeared before Xiao Linye in what context, she thought. I always feel like I might have overlooked something. Especially those times Chen Wei and I were together—did we run into Xiao Linye? Did I ever push Chen Wei forward and imply she was the boss? She and Chen Wei had been to Xiao Corporation and the Bugelang Exhibition together. What exactly did I tell Xiao Linye back then? I’ve completely forgotten...!

However, observing Xiao Linye’s expression, there seemed to be no significant change. So, either I didn’t say anything, or... he’s forgotten too? These two possibilities were relatively good outcomes for her. But she knew that if she didn’t sort this out clearly, facing Xiao Linye’s occasional visits to pick her up from work would become incredibly difficult and leave her completely flustered.

They left the underground parking lot. Ye Yuning’s phone started buzzing intensely in her pocket. She pulled it out and saw it was a call from Ji Nan. Frowning, she immediately hung up.

Seeing her not answer, Xiao Linye asked, "Whose call was that?"

"A telemarketing call," Ye Yuning lied.

Xiao Linye didn’t say anything else. The two chatted as they made their way back to Shanyu Pavilion.

Just as they were entering, Xiao Linye suddenly asked, "Will your boss be in tomorrow?"

Ye Yuning’s heart, which had just begun to relax, leaped straight into her throat. "Do you absolutely have to see her?"

These days are really tough for me, she lamented internally.

Xiao Linye looked at her thoughtfully and said, "Nanjia Peak is urgent, you know that."