Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 772

Leaving the Master’s side was one thing, but the way he did it made Lai Shuo utterly exasperated with Kang Xuan!

"No matter the reason," Ye Yuning said, "I think Kang Xuan is better at dealing with people than you are."

Lai Shuo was speechless.

"He didn’t resign for a higher salary," she continued. "He did it, genuinely, for your Master."

"For the Master?" Lai Shuo was shocked. Kang Xuan resigned like that... for the Master?

Seeing his surprise, Ye Yuning snorted. "Exactly. For your Master. He fought desperately to stay by my side, all for your Master."

Ye Yuning saw this aspect crystal clear.

Now, hearing Ye Yuning’s words and remembering that the Master hadn’t made things difficult for Kang Xuan afterward... it seemed that was indeed the case! After all, those who betrayed the Master rarely met a good end. Yet Kang Xuan was still unharmed, without even a hint of reprimand from the Master.

"Alright, spit it out," Ye Yuning said. "Why are you here? I don’t believe for a second you came to apologize."

Lai Shuo tensed.

"You look down on me. Because I’m the Ye Family’s adopted daughter, and because I was once engaged to Xiao Shuo. You’ve always looked down on me, right from the bottom of your heart."

Lai Shuo’s breath caught in his throat. He’d never imagined Ye Yuning knew everything; her mind was like a polished mirror, reflecting all. Faced with such perception, Lai Shuo was momentarily rendered speechless.

"I... I am truly sorry." This time, those words came from the depths of Lai Shuo’s heart.

Only now did he fully grasp how formidable Ye Yuning must be to run such a studio in Upper City. This woman was no airhead. She was shrewd, her insight into people and matters exceptionally keen.

Ye Yuning scoffed. "Hah. Like I said, I don’t need your apology." After all this song and dance, an apology from Lai Shuo wasn’t what she was after.

Lai Shuo stated, "The Master is going to fire me because of you."

"And?" Ye Yuning prompted coolly.

"Last night’s incident... it was an accident. I’d already seen that man at the other table about to step in for you, so..." So...? Lai Shuo trailed off, but his unspoken implication was perfectly clear.

A glint of cold anger flashed in Ye Yuning’s eyes. "Oh, is that how it was?" Her voice dripped with sarcasm. "In that case, I suppose Xiao Linye has wronged you then?"

"No, I deserve punishment! But I can’t leave the Xiao Corporation. So, I’m begging you."

Ye Yuning stared at him, her expression unreadable. The light in her eyes dimmed once more.

Begging her? How utterly ironic! The very same man who, only last night, had let her face danger alone, not offering the slightest bit of help. And now, today, here he was, begging her.

Ye Yuning knew this was all because of Xiao Linye.

She looked down. "Go back and tell your master he doesn’t need to do any of this for my sake. I can protect myself."

Having his people around would only vex her further. Except for Kang Xuan, that is. It had to be said, Kang Xuan was genuinely emotionally intelligent; that was why she didn’t feel so ill at ease with him.

Lai Shuo pressed, "Could you perhaps call the Master for me?"

Ye Yuning raised an eyebrow at Lai Shuo but said nothing. The deep sarcasm in her gaze, however, was unmistakable. Such sarcasm also made Kang Xuan feel an endless suffocation in his heart.

"Forgive me," Lai Shuo said, his voice strained. "I shouldn’t have even made such a request."

"Lai Shuo," Ye Yuning said, her tone flat, "you’re truly ridiculous."

Lai Shuo flinched.

"Whether or not you get to stay at the Xiao Corporation has absolutely nothing to do with me."

To put it bluntly, Ye Yuning had a fair idea why Xiao Linye was furious this time. It wasn’t just about last night. It likely had to do with his behavior over a period of time; Lai Shuo seemed to have lost sight of his proper place. That was a situation no boss would tolerate.

"You’re just Xiao Linye’s assistant," she continued. "An assistant who oversteps with too many of his own ideas isn’t something a boss appreciates. That’s my advice to you."

"Thank you," Lai Shuo replied, his tone respectful.

Compared to his earlier demeanor, Lai Shuo was indeed humbling himself now. Perhaps he genuinely realized his mistake. Or perhaps it was because he didn’t want to leave the Xiao Corporation, forcing him to bow his head.

But regardless of how much he humbled himself, Ye Yuning had no intention of making that call to Xiao Linye. She wasn’t that easily swayed! The whole "a slap then a sweet" routine? In front of Ye Yuning, even a hundred sweets probably wouldn’t be enough to placate her.

Lai Shuo departed. Emerging from Ye Yuning’s office, he came face to face with Ji Nan. The moment their eyes met, an undeniable fire burned in Lai Shuo’s gaze.

He despised Ji Nan’s obsequious manner. Yet, on reflection, it seemed Kang Xuan had managed to stay by Ye Yuning’s side using similar tactics. A reputable boss actually appreciated such behavior?