Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 654

Although Ye Yuning’s temper had worsened over the years, she had never offended anyone. If there truly were any issues, it was only between the Xiao Family and the Ye Family, primarily because Ye Yuning’s separation from the Ye Family had always displeased them. Yet, the Ye Family didn’t possess the influence to extend their reach all the way to Turanxi.

When she finished speaking, Gui Xingli and Ling Yan both looked at Xia Andai simultaneously. Ling Yan spoke first, "Do you think Old Master Xiao was behind this?"

Xia Andai declared without a second thought, "Definitely!"

She continued, "Never mind that the Xiao Family didn’t know the child Ye Yuning was carrying was theirs. I think even if they knew, given the Xiao family’s cold indifference to kinship, they would certainly have struck out at her."

Upon hearing Xia Andai’s words, Gui Xingli and Ling Yan exchanged looks, a cold glint of disbelief flashing in their eyes. Although it was hard to believe, Xia Andai’s analysis made it seem plausible.

Ever since the matter between Xiao Linye and Ye Yuning had come to light, the Xiao Family had always regarded Ye Yuning as a disgrace. If she had Xiao Linye’s child... One didn’t need to think hard to know that, given the Xiao family’s mindset, they wouldn’t just refuse to acknowledge the child as their bloodline. On the contrary, they would believe that this child of hers would make the Xiao Family even more of a laughingstock.

"The Xiao Family... heh!" A dangerous glint flickered in Ling Yan’s eyes.

Gui Xingli looked at her. The two exchanged a knowing glance.

Ling Yan took a sip of the coffee before her. "It seems we can’t just let this matter go."

"It’s not like we ever planned to let it go, right?" Gui Xingli remarked.

Indeed, when it came to Ye Yuning’s situation, they had never once considered just letting it slide! If Old Master Xiao hadn’t stirred up these troubles, they might have considered it. But now it seemed, some people...

"How much more should we add?" Ling Yan asked Gui Xingli.

Gui Xingli replied, "Ten more, I suppose!"

Ling Yan was silent for a moment. Gui Xingli then added, "After all, if it’s too much, Old Master Xiao won’t agree to it."

"Alright," Ling Yan said.

Gui Xingli mused, "But one Xiao Shuo probably isn’t worth eleven billion!"

Ling Yan retorted, "Worth it or not, he has to be."

Regardless, they were determined to make Old Master Xiao pay this sum.

「Upper City was in chaos again!」

And the Xiao Family was in even greater turmoil. Gui Xingli was right. In Old Master Xiao’s heart, Xiao Shuo truly wasn’t worth that price. Or rather, he wasn’t worth a single dime!

But this couldn’t withstand Xiao Li’s daily wailing and fussing—yes, that’s right, wailing and fussing. Whenever Xiao Shuo hadn’t been released, Xiao Li would throw a tantrum in front of Old Master Xiao. The commotion irritated Old Master Xiao so much that although he initially wanted to abandon Xiao Shuo, he eventually had to agree.

Just as he had agreed and was about to order Butler Zhong to notify Gui Xingli and Ling Yan to proceed with the arrangements, a message arrived from them first: they wanted to add another ten units—one billion—on top of the original sum!

This thoroughly infuriated Old Master Xiao.

Butler Zhong looked gravely at Old Master Xiao. "Old Master, what should we do now? Their stance is very firm."

At that moment, Xiao Li was also beside Old Master Xiao. Ever since Old Master Xiao had initially been reluctant to agree, Xiao Li had moved directly into the sickroom, eating and living with Old Master Xiao.

As soon as Butler Zhong spoke, Xiao Li, whose eyes immediately reddened, looked at Old Master Xiao. "Father."

"Firm, you say? Firm, heh! Why the sudden change of heart? They have to give me a reason, don’t they?" Old Master Xiao was extremely angry. He felt he hadn’t had a moment’s peace lately. Especially regarding this matter, Xiao Linye’s attitude had disappointed him even more. He acted completely indifferent, as if he couldn’t be bothered. It was infuriating!

"Father, Ashuo must be released," Xiao Li pleaded.

"Released, released, released! That’s an extra billion, for a total of eleven billion! You might as well sell me off to pay for it!" Old Master Xiao roared irritably. "What is this? Do you really think my family owns a money-printing machine? That I can just print however much they demand?"

Old Master Xiao was half dead with anger! Making exorbitant demands was one thing, but to renege and increase the amount so outrageously each time was preposterous.

Xiao Li was speechless, made even more upset by Old Master Xiao’s yelling. "I know Ashuo is a good-for-nothing and isn’t worth this price in your eyes, but Father, he is my son."

"He’s your son, so you go get the money to save him! Why are you coming to me?"

"The key is, they are asking you for the money!"

Old Master Xiao was dumbfounded. What did he mean by that? Why couldn’t he understand what Xiao Li was saying?

Xiao Li pressed, "They’re asking Father for the money, aren’t they?"

"Then I just won’t pay it!"

What kind of logic was this? Just because they were asking him, did that make it his problem? His responsibility? Did he absolutely have to pay? Couldn’t he refuse?

Old Master Xiao was already furious, and now Xiao Li’s unreasonable words undoubtedly poked him right where it hurt most.

"Father, SOB... SOB...!" Seeing Old Master Xiao’s attitude, Xiao Li burst into tears.

Old Master Xiao was already suffering from a severe headache, and seeing Xiao Li resorting to this tactic again made his head feel like it was about to explode. Heaven knew, if there was one thing Old Master Xiao couldn’t stand, it was people crying and wailing in front of him. He found it incredibly exasperating and a bad omen!

"Alright, alright! Go find out the real reason for this!" Old Master Xiao, having finally had enough, said to Butler Zhong who stood to the side.