"Xunmi, my love, from now on you will call her sister-in-law, and you are not allowed to disrespect her."
"If I find out anyone dares to bully her, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Ye Mingye glanced around at everyone and stopped where Cheng Xinyao was.
"Even women are the same." Aside from his search, he saw women as no different from men.
Don't expect him to never hit women, and don't expect him to consider personal relationships.
A man, if it's because of so-called friendship or because she's a woman...
What kind of man would he be if he didn't stand up for his lover when they were being bullied?
Cheng Xinyao felt a chill run through her heart from Ye Mingye's gaze, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Everyone else panicked; things were getting out of control.
"Boss, Xinyao might not be feeling well. Don't worry about her. I'll help her to rest for a while."
Sang Yu immediately spoke up to explain for Cheng Xinyao.
She was very worried, though, because she had never been optimistic about Xin Yao liking the eldest brother.
This time, she finally woke up from her dream. I wonder if Xinyao can come to her senses.
He pulled Xin Yao away, wanting to take her with him first, to avoid any other trouble later.
Unfortunately, Cheng Xinyao didn't want to leave, nor did she want to admit defeat.
She had only been away from her boss for a few months; how could he possibly already have a lover?
This woman is just a little prettier and has a better temperament than me. Why is it that she gets the boss's love?
"No, I don't accept it. Why did you fall for her, boss?"
"What's so great about her? We've been following you for so long, are we really not as good as someone we've only known for a few months?"
Cheng Xinyao's eyes were already blurred with tears, making it difficult for her to see the person in front of her clearly.
But she saw that person named Xunmi very clearly; the smile on his face seemed to be mocking her failure.
It's an eyesore, I want to destroy it.
Xunmi was quietly eating her shrimp rice, not intending to pay attention to the envious stares.
But why is this growing hatred? She didn't do anything, she didn't even say a word.
What exactly triggered this sensitive woman? Can't we please be a little more rational?
She must be exhausted from doing this all the time!
She frowned almost imperceptibly, then continued eating. Fine, she'd bear with it, considering she was her husband's subordinate.
As long as it's not particularly outrageous, she's forgiving and doesn't hold grudges.
She'll definitely avoid this person from now on, is that alright?
Seeking compromise doesn't mean others want to; at least Ye Mingye doesn't want to wrong his beloved.
Coincidentally, Cheng Xinyao didn't want things to end so quickly, and was still thinking of playing the emotional card to make the boss realize the truth.
Ling Chen glared at Cheng Xinyao with displeasure, but didn't say anything.
"Mind your own business, remember your place, and don't meddle in things that aren't your concern."
A flash of murderous intent crossed Ye Mingye's eyes, so fast that only Xu Yi on the other side saw it.
He was immediately alarmed; his boss had murderous intent towards Xin Yao.
What kind of charm does this sister-in-law possess?
Xu Yi made up her mind that she would definitely warn the people around her not to do anything extra later.
Seeking complete silence, he decided to wait until she had finished eating before paying any attention to them.
"Boss, how could you say that?" Cheng Xinyao couldn't hold back anymore and broke down in tears.
"I've liked you for so long, why don't you even look at me? What does she have that makes her good enough for you?"
"What do I lack compared to this vixen? What can she possibly do for you?"
From the moment Cheng Xinyao met Ye Mingye, she secretly fell in love with him and could never take her heart back.
No matter how much the people around me tried to persuade or enlighten me, it had no effect whatsoever.
She stubbornly plunged down, refusing to repent.
Xunmi frowned noticeably this time, opened her mouth, but then kept it closed.
Damn it, just because she doesn't talk doesn't mean she has a good temper, okay?
"You don't need to know how good she is; Ye Mingye is just lucky."
"There is no such thing as someone who is not good enough for you in this world, only someone who is not good enough for you, including your boss."
Song Ziqian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, his tone so cold and hard that it sent chills down one's spine.
Coupled with his long-standing military bearing and his expressionless face, he looks quite intimidating.
This time, Ye Mingye was annoyed. His own dear wife didn't need an outsider like you to speak for her.
However, he agreed with what was said, nodded, and echoed, "Indeed, I've had good luck in my life."
"Let it go this time, but don't let me find out there'll be a next time."
"No matter who you are, I never lack people I can use."
Ye Mingye was too lazy to waste any more time arguing with the other party; no matter how much nonsense he said, it would all be pointless.
"Boss, don't take it to heart. Xin Yao is just having a temporary lapse in judgment. I'll have a good talk with her later."
"I'll take Xinyao away first, and we'll come down later."
Sang Yu dragged Cheng Xinyao away, getting himself covered in sweat.
Pushing someone into the room is a form of education born out of disappointment and frustration.
"Xinyao, what are you doing? I've told you before, people like the boss..."
"He's not right for you at all, and he'll never be interested in you. I told you to give up on him as soon as possible, but you wouldn't listen."
"Now that you've seen it, you should have thought it through by now."
Sang Yu stared wide-eyed at the person sitting on the bed, burying their head between their legs like an ostrich, and was furious.
To be frank, if she were the boss, she would also choose the woman she just saw.
He sighed, turned, and left.
Hopefully, Xinyao can figure it out and understand what she should and shouldn't do.
Back in the lobby, the group was chatting casually.
"By the way, sister-in-law, Mingliang wants to see you."
After finishing their business, Ling Chen remembered that he had run into Mingliang when he went to pick up Xu Yi and the others that morning.
Ling Chen had a bad impression of everyone in the Ming family, except for his sister-in-law, of course.
Naturally, he didn't pay much attention to what he said, but he still wrote it down.
Xunmi leaned back on the sofa, fiddling with her fingers, her smile carrying a profound meaning.
"He just wants to use the power I have. Big brother is really confident in himself."
"Ling Chen, please tell him for me that he'd be happy to ask for my help."
"Twenty level four crystal cores, one hundred level three crystal cores, and two hundred level two crystal cores."
Level 4 is the highest known level of zombie, equivalent to Level 5 for humans.
Mingliang is a level four ability user, which is why the Ming family can become more and more stable in the base.
"Try to make it impossible for him to refuse. What we're doing now is an investment. Once he becomes the top leader of the base, he can get as much as he wants in no time."
"Understand?" Xunmi squinted, the corners of her lips widening, making her look like a fox no matter how you looked at her.
Ling Chen's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded: "I understand, I understand, sister-in-law, don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
He could already picture Mingliang's pained yet resigned expression as he reluctantly pulled out the crystal core.