In the morning, as the first rays of sunlight poured over Jiangzhong City, Ye Xunhuan was already washed and ready to head downstairs.
Ye Xunhuan had just walked out of the bedroom when he bumped into Qiu Ruoxi, who coincidentally was also coming out.
Because Ye Xunhuan went to rescue Wu Mei last night, Qiu Ruoxi directly kicked him out of her bedroom.
This left Ye Xunhuan feeling quite helpless—clearly, she was the one who asked him to rescue her, yet now he was being blamed!
This made Ye Xunhuan sigh deeply, realizing how difficult it is to be human, especially to be a man, and even more so to be a good man like him!
"Good morning, wife!" Ye Xunhuan raised his hand and waved at Qiu Ruoxi.
Faced with Ye Xunhuan's proactive greeting, Qiu Ruoxi didn't respond and merely headed downstairs.
Ye Xunhuan was already accustomed to this and didn't mind at all, not taking it to heart.
Downstairs, the already prepared breakfast by Aunt Wang was accompanied by a hearty smile when she saw Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi coming down together: "Young master, miss, come and have breakfast!"
For Aunt Wang, as long as Qiu Ruoxi and Ye Xunhuan weren't fighting and were getting along well, nothing could be better.
"Brother Ye, sister Ruoxi, good morning…" Wang Zilin greeted Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi sweetly.
"Zilin, school starts tomorrow, have you prepared everything?" Qiu Ruoxi asked Wang Zilin with concern.
"Yes, I've prepared everything," Wang Zilin replied softly.
"If you need anything else, after breakfast, let Brother Ye take you around to see if you need anything else!"
As she spoke, Qiu Ruoxi turned to Yu Xunhuan: "You don't need to go to work today; take Zilin out for a walk and buy some things!"
Hearing Qiu Ruoxi's words, Ye Xunhuan agreed without further comment.
"Sister Ruoxi, it's okay, I've got everything I need ready, let Brother Ye go to work, the company is so busy…"
"Busy or not, it's never his concern!" Qiu Ruoxi said lightly, "Just let him take you out for a walk and see what's missing!"
Ye Xunhuan was at a loss for words; it sounded as if he was completely useless at the company.
But then again, in the Royal Group, Ye Xunhuan was indeed of no use at all; he was completely ornamental and didn't do anything.
Although he was the Minister of the Inspectorate Department, he never actually inspected anything; everything was left to those below him to handle.
"It should have been me taking you out, but I've been busy recently, so I'll let him take you. However, I will definitely send you to school tomorrow!" Qiu Ruoxi promised decisively.
"Miss, I can take Zilin for a walk later too!" Aunt Wang interjected at this moment.
"Aunt Wang, I know, but aren't you short a hand?"
Ye Xunhuan's mouth twitched slightly; it seemed he wasn't being sent to work so he could be a laborer instead.
Aunt Wang wanted to say something more, but Ye Xunhuan's voice suddenly came through: "Aunt Wang, don't refuse, it's decided. After we eat, we'll go out for a walk!"
With Ye Xunhuan saying this, Aunt Wang had no choice but to relent, otherwise, it would seem too formal and distant.
She also knew Qiu Ruoxi's temper. Since she had said it, she certainly wouldn't take it back.
And her husband here was entirely obedient to Qiu Ruoxi's words; he never refused or declined.
After breakfast, Qiu Ruoxi directly drove off from the villa to work at Royal Group.
As for Ye Xunhuan, he remained at the villa, waiting for Aunt Wang to tidy up everything before taking Wang Zilin out for a walk.
Qiu Ruoxi had just arrived at Royal Group when reception brought a call, saying that Jian Yunong had arrived to see her.
For Jian Yunong to come see her was something Qiu Ruoxi seemed to have already predicted, so she directly instructed them to bring Jian Yunong over.
Before long, Jian Yunong was led into Qiu Ruoxi's office by the receptionist.
"Miss Jian, hello!" Qiu Ruoxi greeted Jian Yunong softly.
"President Qiu, thank you for your help last time!" Jian Yunong said with some gratitude towards Qiu Ruoxi.
"It was just a small favor, I don't know if it helped you, Miss Jian," Qiu Ruoxi said humbly, "Please, have a seat, Miss Jian!"
Jian Yunong didn't stand on ceremony with Qiu Ruoxi and sat directly on the sofa in the office's meeting area.
After sitting down, Jian Yunong got straight to the point, "Miss Qiu, the task you asked me to do has been done, but you must think it through, this is essentially commercial fraud!"
"And you're dealing with Yan Qingdi. If he sues you, you'll be entangled in countless troubles, even with Ye Xunhuan by your side, you…"
Previously, when Qiu Ruoxi asked Mei Hanqing out, she simultaneously reached an agreement with Jian Yunong, an agreement to target Yan Qingdi!
Qiu Ruoxi wanted to make Yan Qingdi lose every penny he had in Jiangzhong City, and even leave him heavily in debt!
Not many dared to challenge Yan Qingdi in Jiangzhong City, and even across the entire Huaxia, few dared, given that he belonged to the Yan family, with the colossal Tenglong Group backing him.
This caused Qiu Ruoxi to eye Jian Yunong once she learned that Mei Hanqing's mother was Jian Yunong.
In terms of identity and status, Jian Yunong was no less than the Yan family.
"Miss Jian, I haven't committed commercial fraud!" Qiu Ruoxi said faintly, "The land Yan Qingdi wanted, I gave it to him, and it now belongs to him!"
"How could he sue me, and what did I defraud him of?" Qiu Ruoxi said nonchalantly.
"I had only heard before that Qiu Ruoxi was strong-willed, and indeed, meeting you today proves it. Aren't you worried that I might tell Yan Qingdi?" Jian Yunong laughed, "If I told Yan Qingdi, he would definitely be very grateful to me!"
"You won't!" Qiu Ruoxi said confidently, "Your daughter is also involved in this, and if you tell him, you'll be pushing me and your daughter into the fire pit!"
"Moreover, this collaboration brings tremendous benefits to Miss Jian, ten times the breach of contract penalty should be no small sum, right?"
Jian Yunong didn't speak immediately, instead, she scanned Qiu Ruoxi from head to toe before slowly speaking, "Do you think I care about that money?"
"You don't care." Qiu Ruoxi said affirmatively, "But you care about your daughter, and when money is given to you for free, who wouldn't take it?"
"Moreover, you're a businessperson, and business is about profit. Would Miss Jian really be indifferent to such a large sum of money?"
"I'm quite tempted, but you should know too, if it weren't for my daughter being here with you, and receiving your care over these years, I wouldn't be collaborating with you." Jian Yunong said heavily, "After all, this could offend the Yan family in the Capital City!"
"That's right, but Miss Jian is also acting in accordance with the contract. I'm shouldering all its ramifications," Qiu Ruoxi said expressionlessly, "Yan Qingdi will not know everything behind this. When the time comes, I only hope Miss Jian can demand breach of contract penalties from Yan Qingdi as per the agreement!"