Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 574

At least not like her. Entering the kitchen always made her heart pound, as if something might catch fire at any moment.

As the two were talking, Ye Yuning’s phone rang.

When she had turned on her phone upstairs earlier, she saw that most of the missed calls were from Qin Jinchuan. Clearly, he must know about what happened between me and Xiao Linye by now! He probably thinks he looks like a fool because of all this! And no doubt, he’s blaming me for it too. He must believe this whole situation is just my revenge on Xiao Shuo, making me the villain once again.

Looking at the caller ID now, it wasn’t Qin Jinchuan; it was a number from the Xiao Family!

"I need to take this call," Ye Yuning told Gui Xingli, standing up and stepping aside to answer her phone.

The call connected. "Hello."

"Miss Ye, our Old Master wishes to see you."

A week. The summons had finally come. Throughout this past week, I’d mostly wondered what would become of Xiao Linye and me. And, of course, how the Xiao Family would deal with me. Just as Qin Jinchuan probably assumed, this whole mess was orchestrated by me as retaliation against Xiao Shuo. The Xiao Family would surely see it the same way. They’d blame me for everything!

"When?" Ye Yuning asked coldly.

She didn’t refuse; she knew she would have to face the Xiao Family sooner or later.

"Ten o’clock in the morning!"

"Ten o’clock won’t work. Let’s make it this afternoon!"

Mr. Shang’s assistant had scheduled an appointment for ten o’clock this morning.

The call from the Xiao Family made it even clearer to Ye Yuning what she needed to do.

It seems I really can’t stay much longer in this Great Wall. Who would have thought? My time here, so full of drama and activity, was about to come to an abrupt end.

"How about two o’clock in the afternoon then?"

"Fine!" Ye Yuning agreed, though the word felt hollow.

Although the call was just from the butler, his words were icy.

There was no need for further conversation, so they hung up.

When she returned to the dining room, Gui Xingli looked at her with a hint of concern in her eyes.

Ye Yuning said nothing. She sat back in her seat, picked up her bowl of porridge, and remarked, "This porridge is really tasty."

Her demeanor was calm. Yet, her composure at that moment somehow made the situation feel even more poignant.

Ye Yuning clearly didn’t want to talk about it, but Gui Xingli couldn’t let it go.

She set down her small bowl and asked softly, "Was that a call from the Xiao Family?"

Ye Yuning nodded. "Yes."

Gui Xingli pressed, "What do they want? This isn’t your fault!"

Since yesterday, Gui Xingli had thoroughly investigated the entire matter. If one were to trace the origin of the incident, it rested with Xiao Shuo. As for the responsibility for this marriage, it certainly lay with Xiao Linye. Ye Yuning’s seemingly random choice of someone to marry was, in fact, not so random at all.

Ye Yuning chuckled wryly. "Does it really matter if it’s my fault? The powerful always decide who’s right or wrong."

Gui Xingli fell silent.

At her words, Gui Xingli’s eyes turned cold. Hearing what Ye Yuning said, she understood the kind of situation she was now facing.

"Do you understand your current predicament?"

"Of course. Thank you," Ye Yuning replied, her voice still calm. She seemed completely unfazed.

Gui Xingli nodded. "Do you need my help?"

"You’ve already helped me immensely."

The Yundong Group meeting... if it goes smoothly this morning, that will be the greatest help Gui Xingli can give me.

Seeing Ye Yuning understood everything, Gui Xingli felt a sense of relief.

"If there’s anything else you need, just tell me."

"I know," Ye Yuning replied with a faint smile.

Having Gui Xingli with her at this moment at least made her feel she wasn’t alone, bringing some comfort to her heart.

The two said no more.

「After breakfast!」

Gui Xingli had things to take care of. Since Ye Yuning hadn’t driven back the night before, Gui Xingli first dropped her off at Manlang and then left. Before they parted, Gui Xingli earnestly urged her again and again to call if anything happened.

And what help could I possibly need now? A week ago, when everything was exposed, I had anticipated many scenarios and secretly made numerous preparations. I had been waiting for word from Xiao Linye, but now it seemed there was no longer any need to wait.

「...」

She reached the studio; it was already almost nine o’clock!

Chen Wei had arrived early. Seeing Ye Yuning’s pale complexion, she asked with some worry, "Are you okay?"

Ye Yuning brushed it off. "Why wouldn’t I be?"

Chen Wei was speechless. It was rare for her to speak so calmly at a time like this.

Ye Yuning was about to walk inside but was stopped by Chen Wei, who grabbed her wrist.

"What is it?" Ye Yuning asked, looking at Chen Wei, puzzled.

Chen Wei glanced toward Ye Yuning’s office and whispered, "Young Master Qin is here, and he doesn’t look pleased."

Ye Yuning’s breath hitched.

So, he came after all! The barrage of calls last night... he hadn’t come directly to Xiangti. That already showed considerable restraint on his part. I have to admit, Qin Jinchuan does have some class, to a certain extent. At least he wouldn’t stir things up so much that I’d have nowhere to hide.

"Understood," Ye Yuning said, her voice flat and devoid of emotion.

Chen Wei released her arm, her face still etched with worry.

Although the matter had been kept tightly under wraps, everyone who was supposed to know already knew. It was hard to imagine what kind of uncontrollable situation this would lead to next!