Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her
Chapter 51

Chapter 51: Chapter 51

Chen Wei was stunned. Make a scene? That doesn’t sound likely, she thought, shaking her head. "Second Master Xiao is quite polite, and the young heir also seems quite subdued. They probably aren’t here to cause trouble!"

Ye Yuning breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. It’s good if they aren’t here to cause trouble. If they were, her temper might flare up again. Just the other day, she had been through utter turmoil and had barely managed to shift the blame from the Qin Family back to Zheng Cai. She really hoped the Xiao Family wouldn’t come looking for trouble with her again...!

Since they weren’t here to make a scene, Ye Yuning perked up. "Let them in!"

She placed her bag back on the desk.

Chen Wei nodded and went out.

Soon, Second Master Xiao and Xiao Shuo were brought inside.

The moment Ye Yuning’s eyes met Xiao Shuo’s, she clearly caught the anger and hatred in his. Especially the hatred; it was as if Ye Yuning were the despicable woman who had wronged him!

Ye Yuning was speechless. How dare this person hate her?

Xiao Shuo truly hated Ye Yuning. He had discarded women by the dozens—if not a hundred, then at least fifty—and none had ever been as troublesome as her.

Xiao Li, seeing his former future daughter-in-law, felt a mix of emotions. At such a young age, she had propelled a studio to the top spot in Upper City! In contrast, what could that Ye Tong do besides seducing men? She was a freeloader, lazy and gluttonous—the whole package. The stark contrast between this exemplary former prospect, Ye Yuning, and that Ye Tong caused Xiao Li’s anger to erupt the moment he saw Ye Yuning.

He was so furious that he abruptly shoved Xiao Shuo towards Ye Yuning!

Caught off guard by the push, Xiao Shuo didn’t have time to react and fell to the ground.

The dull THUD as he hit the ground startled Ye Yuning! Chen Wei, standing at the door, also tensed up.

Ye Yuning’s lips tightened. Puzzled, she looked at Xiao Li.

Xiao Li roared at Xiao Shuo, "Unfilial son, aren’t you going to apologize to Ningning?"

Xiao Shuo’s breath hitched. He turned his head, looking at his father in disbelief. They were here to resolve the issue. Apologizing to Ye Yuning? What kind of nonsense was this?

Xiao Shuo ground his teeth in anger, instinctively trying to rise.

However, before he could push himself up, Xiao Li planted a foot on his back. "Unfilial son! I told you to apologize!"

He pressed down with his foot as if Xiao Shuo wasn’t his own son!

Ye Yuning and Chen Wei instinctively exchanged a glance. Chen Wei shrugged, indicating she knew nothing. Just moments ago outside, the two men had seemed perfectly normal. Why the sudden madness?

Xiao Shuo, enduring the pain in his spine, tried to get up. But Xiao Li exerted more pressure, and he collapsed like a dog, prostrating himself not far from Ye Yuning.

"Xiao Shuo!"

Xiao Li spoke again, his tone clearly laced with a warning.

Xiao Shuo breathed heavily, gritted his teeth, and looked up at Ye Yuning, his eyes looking as if he wanted to devour her.

Seeing him in such a state, even Ye Yuning winced.

Naturally, Xiao Shuo was unwilling to apologize to Ye Yuning.

But under Xiao Li’s threat, he finally, reluctantly, uttered the apology, "I’m sorry!"

Ye Yuning was speechless.

The air in the office instantly fell silent.

The next moment, Xiao Li kicked Xiao Shuo. "Put some sincerity into it!"

It was a wonder the old man could even detect the lack of sincerity! But really, if you didn’t teach this good-for-nothing properly when he was young, is it right to beat him in front of outsiders now? In Ye Yuning’s mind, Xiao Shuo had always been a pathetic wimp, but she never imagined he’d be this pitiful. Still getting beaten by his father at this age!

Xiao Shuo’s face was now a ghastly mix of pale and blue, the hatred in his heart erupting like a volcano and spreading uncontrollably.

He closed his eyes. Though still unwilling, he softened his tone and said to Ye Yuning, "I’m sorry!"

His tone had softened, but as for sincerity, there really wasn’t much to be heard.

But Xiao Li was satisfied and decided to let him off for the time being.

Then, wiping all anger from his face, he turned to Ye Yuning with a kindly expression. "Ningning, I apologize. It’s all my fault for not raising him right. You’ve been wronged!"

This abrupt change in demeanor... Even Ye Yuning was momentarily unable to process it.

She gave a dry laugh, wanting to say something but not knowing what.

Actually, she felt that disciplining a child was something best done at home, behind closed doors.

But since it had already happened, she could only nod reluctantly. "It’s alright, as long as he realizes his mistake."

Her magnanimous display only fanned the flames of Xiao Shuo’s rage. He lifted his head and glared fiercely at Ye Yuning.

But the next moment, Xiao Li berated him loudly, "You disgrace! Get out of my sight!"

Xiao Shuo had never endured such a public humiliation. Although his father had lacked status in the Xiao family for years, he had always doted on Xiao Shuo.

This damn Ye Yuning...! He wanted nothing more than to tear her apart. Ultimately, however, he didn’t dare act out. Forcing himself to endure the pain, he got up and left that place of conflict.

Xiao Shuo left.

Ye Yuning gave Chen Wei a meaningful look. Chen Wei understood, turned, and closed the office door.

Xiao Li had brought Xiao Shuo here, ostensibly to apologize, but his true intentions were clearly something else entirely!

Xiao Shuo sat on the sofa outside, waiting for Xiao Li. The throbbing pain in his back was a constant reminder: from now on, he had to take a detour whenever he saw Ye Yuning. That woman was his nemesis!