Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 575: Five hundred seventy-three, caught between a rock and a hard place

Chapter 575: Five hundred seventy-three, caught between a rock and a hard place

"I saw that woman today too, she looks okay, but she has a mean streak."

"Does Zhang Xiaoling know what’s on her mind?"

Luo Shu nodded, "Zhang Xiaoling is not a fool. The reason she took action today was to drive them away, so now it’s Yang Le who has the power to decide."

Zhang Xiaoling is a woman with a gentle appearance and a strong heart. She’s smart and knows what’s beneficial for her, which is why she insisted on sharing ’Love to Eat Cake’ with her. Besides expressing her gratitude for the help, it was also to make her a solid backing.

Everyone nodded in understanding, "Then we’ll just wait and see how things develop."

When Yang Xing returned to the family quarters, she didn’t rush to tell Yang Le about it. Telling him might result in her being sent back right now. She needed to stay calm for now and deal with Zhang Xiaoling slowly once the Yang family arrived.

"You suffered so much and didn’t even tell Third Brother Yang? Aren’t you afraid she’ll turn the tables on you when she comes back?" Qian Xiaoxiao asked. Given Yang Xing’s personality, she should have complained to Yang Le as soon as she returned. Her current performance was somewhat unexpected to her.

"I must endure for now, and deal with Zhang Xiaoling slowly when my sister-in-law and the rest arrive," Yang Xing squinted her eyes slightly, full of hatred. Zhang Xiaoling just wait and see! I will make you lose everything.

"You’re getting smarter and smarter," Qian Xiaoxiao praised. She had been worried that Yang Xing might ruin her plans. Now it seemed her worries were unnecessary.

When Yang Le returned in the evening, he felt the atmosphere in the house was tense, as if a battle could erupt at any moment.

Seeing Yang Le come back, Zhang Xiaoling spoke up, "Yang Le, I’m going to stay at the guesthouse today. Only when you send them away will I come back." If not for waiting for him, she wouldn’t want to spend a moment with them.

Yang Le frowned slightly, "What happened?"

"Ask her!" Zhang Xiaoling pointed towards Yang Xing across from her.

Yang Le looked at Yang Xing, "What’s going on?" He knew that trouble would follow her arrival.

"Third Brother, it’s all my fault this time. I was just curious and secretly followed Sister-in-law Yang to her factory. But she shouldn’t have kicked me out...," Yang Xing touched her hair, looking pitiful.

Yang Le looked at Zhang Xiaoling questioningly. He was more inclined to believe her in his heart.

"She went to the factory claiming she was the boss and even wanted to fire the workers," Zhang Xiaoling said angrily.

Upon hearing this, Yang Le’s face darkened, and he looked at Yang Xing, "Did you really do that?"

"I only said it in jest. Besides, Sister-in-law Yang married you and is a member of the Yang family. Since she’s part of the Yang family, her assets naturally belong to us. Where did I go wrong?" Yang Xing argued.

"Nonsense! Go back tomorrow, and don’t come here again," Yang Le said with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. This little sister had become almost unrecognizable to him.

"I won’t leave! I didn’t do anything wrong, why should I go?" Yang Xing retorted, looking at Yang Le defiantly.

"You’ll leave whether you want to or not!" Yang Le said sternly. She could be willful and difficult, but she had no right to covet Xiao Ling’s factory. It was Xiao Ling’s hard work that built it up, with sweat and devotion he had seen firsthand. Even he had no right to claim it as his, let alone anyone else.

"I’m your sister, would you abandon your sister, your family, for your wife? Is she the only one that matters?" Yang Xing looked at Yang Le, pointing at Zhang Xiaoling sitting on the couch and questioning him.

"That’s a different matter, stop making unreasonable scenes!" Yang Le said displeased.

"To me, it’s the same thing. You’re chasing me out because of her..."

Seeing the argument between the two getting more intense, Qian Xiaoxiao quickly stepped forward, pulling Yang Xing—who was still arguing with Third Brother—away, "Yang Xing, let’s go back to our room. Let’s not argue with Third Brother anymore. Third Brother, I will reason with her."

"Hmph!" Yang Xing glared fiercely at Zhang Xiaoling on the couch, "I will definitely not leave!" After saying so, she shook off Qian Xiaoxiao’s hand and strode towards her room.

"I will definitely talk some sense into her," Qian Xiaoxiao said, giving Yang Le a glance before following Yang Xing. She deliberately left the door open, waiting to see if Zhang Xiaoling would leave. If she left, it would give Qian Xiaoxiao a chance.

Zhang Xiaoling got up, picked up the luggage on the floor, and headed for the door. The drama was over; it was time for her to leave.

"Xiao Ling, where are you going?" Yang Le quickly grabbed Zhang Xiaoling’s hand.

"I’ve said before, this home can have either her or me," Zhang Xiaoling shook off Yang Le’s hand and continued walking outside. This time Yang Le’s choice was related to the future of ’Love to Eat Cake.’ As long as he firmly stood on her side, her goal would surely be achieved. If the Yang family meddled, it would, as Luo Shu said, become a rotten apple sooner or later.

Stepping outside, she saw many of the Guard’s Wives crowding around, eager to watch the drama.

"Sister-in-law Yang, where are you off to this late?"

"Your sister-in-law is really too much; I’ve never seen anyone like that," one of them said.

"I think she’s just here to mess up your relationship with the brother; otherwise, why would she bring along such a pretty young girl?" another chimed in.

"Sister-in-law Yang, don’t listen to her nonsense; she’s always talking out of turn," someone else commented.

Zhang Xiaoling smiled at everyone, "I’m fine. I’m just thinking of staying at the guesthouse for a couple of days. Thank you all for your concern."

Yang Le looked back at Yang Xing’s room and then at Zhang Xiaoling, who was leaving. After a moment’s thought, he decided to follow Zhang Xiaoling.

Seeing Yang Le running out the door after Zhang Xiaoling, Qian Xiaoxiao clenched her fists in frustration. She had lost! She lost before the fight even began! But she couldn’t accept it!

Hearing footsteps behind her, Zhang Xiaoling’s lips curved into a slight smile, but she didn’t stop.

"Xiao Ling," Yang Le called out, and his larger hand caught hold of Zhang Xiaoling’s.

"Let go!" Zhang Xiaoling shook her hand several times without success, finally letting Yang Le hold onto her hand.

"Xiao Ling, don’t be angry. Yang Xing is still young, she’s naive. Don’t hold it against her," Yang Le said softly. Caught between his wife and sister, he was truly distressed.

"Young?" Zhang Xiaoling let out a mocking laugh, "She’s already eighteen, and I’m just nineteen. How old does one have to be to be considered grown up?"