Hearing that she was also going to attend the wedding banquet, Xiao Linye nodded and hummed in agreement, not saying anything further.
After dinner, Ye Yuning took the initiative to wash the dishes, which Xiao Linye subconsciously wanted to refuse.
But Ye Yuning insisted and rushed into the kitchen. "My cooking skills aren't great, so I won't compete with you over cooking."
Xiao Linye had done all the cooking from last night until now, so I feel a bit embarrassed doing nothing.
Life hadn't always been easy for the Ye Family before I turned thirteen, so I'm no pampered miss. Besides, when I was younger, I lived in the countryside with Zheng Cailan's mother, so I'm not that delicate.
Seeing her determination, Xiao Linye didn't insist further. His phone rang at that moment, and he said, "I need to take a call."
"Go ahead."
Ye Yuning responded, gathering the dishes and taking them to the kitchen.
Xiao Linye took his phone and went to the study. Ye Yuning had just stepped into the kitchen when her phone rang—it was Tang Xi.
On the phone, Tang Xi asked her, "You're off work, right? What are you doing now?"
"Washing dishes!"
The air fell silent for a full five seconds.
Then Tang Xi's voice exploded through the phone, "You said you're doing what?"
Is the connection bad? Why does it feel like I'm having auditory hallucinations?
Ye Yuning replied, "Washing dishes. I'm washing dishes. Did you hear clearly?"
This time Tang Xi was sure she hadn't misheard.
But she asked, "Doesn't your family have a housekeeper? Is she on leave?"
Even if the housekeeper took leave, knowing Yuning's temperament, she probably wouldn't obediently wash dishes, would she? We've known each other for so many years; how could I not know what kind of person Ye Yuning is? She's definitely not someone who would waste time on such trivial matters! Housework? In her world, it simply doesn't exist.
Today, Ye Yuning had only told Tang Xi about Ye Tong, Xiao Shuo, and the Qin Family's affairs.
She hadn't said a word about getting her marriage certificate two days ago!
After all, Tang Xi's marriage is falling apart step by step. If she finds out, she'll probably scold me for three days and three nights. However, thinking about tomorrow, it seems I won't be able to hide it for much longer...
Not wanting to continue the topic of dishwashing, Ye Yuning shifted the conversation. "Why are you calling me so late?"
Reminded by her, Tang Xi also recalled the purpose of her call.
"What else? Do you want me to go with you to the wedding venue tomorrow? There'll be so many people."
"Are you saying a crowd can bully me?"
Listen to that unconcerned tone! Turns out I've been worrying all this time for nothing; this girl doesn't even take those people seriously!
Tang Xi actually knew Ye Yuning wasn't afraid of those people, but she just couldn't help feeling uneasy.
She reminded her earnestly, "You know how shameless those two bastards can be. This time, having taken three hundred million from the Qin Family, they'll definitely ensure nothing goes wrong with the wedding. If necessary, they might resort to some despicable, underhanded tactics!"
Despicable tactics? Ye Yuning snorted coldly. Haven't they used enough of those over the years?
Speaking of these three hundred million, one has to admit the Qin Family is truly generous for their young master's sake.
Zheng Cailan hasn't mentioned this three hundred million from beginning to end! Ye Yuning felt somewhat conflicted.
"Three hundred million," Ye Yuning said. "What do you think if I take two hundred million of it?"
"What did you say?" Tang Xi exclaimed. Is this the time to discuss that? If Zheng Cailan and Ye Shilong play hardball, and she's completely unprepared, she'll be done for.
Ye Yuning said decisively, "Then let's make it two hundred million!"
Tang Xi was speechless. Fine, this 'ancestor' of hers isn't one to be afraid of trouble or to suffer a loss!
Without waiting for a reply, Ye Yuning continued, "Mind your own business; I can handle it."
She knew how busy Tang Xi was.
She'd been abroad filming for two months. Now that she's back, her company has undoubtedly scheduled a ton of promotional events for her.
Hearing her say this, Tang Xi became even more conflicted. "This is a big deal. Are you really okay on your own?"
"Of course I am!"
Zheng Cailan and Ye Shilong have been using the same old tricks for years. I figured out how to deal with them long ago!
The two chatted briefly before hanging up. Ye Yuning finished washing the dishes.
Xiao Linye had also just finished his call and came out of the study. Despite his efforts to control it, Ye Yuning could see his complexion wasn't good.
Before she could ask, the man spoke first. "I have to step out for an urgent matter and might not return tonight. You should go to sleep first."
Ye Yuning nodded. "Oh, okay!"
The man turned, entered the bedroom, and re-emerged dressed formally in a suit.
He's so tall, probably around 1.9 meters, right? With such a build, anything he wears looks good. Formal attire, in particular, gives him an inescapable aura of dominance.
Ye Yuning was dazzled once again.
Honestly, I've seen plenty of outstanding men over the years, but none quite like Xiao Linye! Others are either good-looking with a bad temperament or have a good temperament but aren't as attractive. A man like Xiao Linye—good-looking, good-tempered, and a great cook—is the kind you couldn't find even if you searched high and low with a lantern. Was meeting him a blessing from heaven?
Before leaving, Xiao Linye turned to look at her and said, "If you get hungry tonight, there's bread in the fridge. Just toast it yourself."
"Don't worry about me; you go on ahead."
Perhaps due to her work schedule over the years, she had developed a habit of eating late-night snacks.
Xiao Linye's instructions were patient and meticulous.
This is so much more comforting than people nagging about how unhealthy late-night snacks are.