Ye Lingling leaned gracefully against the door frame, arms crossed, exuding the charm of an intellectual woman.
She slowly scanned the two people in the room, like a woman who had caught her husband cheating.
Gu Yue stood by the control panel, her face still flushed and her lips pressed tightly together.
Qing Linyun stood frozen in place, his hand still raised in mid-air, unable to retract the gesture of touching his cheek.
None of the three spoke.
The ambiguous feeling in the air hadn't completely dissipated.
Ye Lingling spoke first.
She straightened up from the doorway, and in her high heels, walked step by step into the research lab. The heels clicked crisply on the metal floor.
"Yo."
She drawled out her words.
"Did I come at the wrong time?"
Gu Yue's face flushed even redder. She subconsciously took half a step back, distancing herself from Qing Linyun.
Qing Linyun coughed. Although the atmosphere was a bit awkward, and he felt somewhat like a husband caught red-handed, he felt it was necessary to say something.
" Lingling, what brings you here?"
Why am I here?
Ye Lingling walked to the control panel, reached out and picked up the Dark Demon Bird Soul Spirit from it, weighing it in her hand. She glanced at the palm-sized bird, then looked up at Gu Yue.
"How would I know our boss is teaching elementary school students how to be Soul Spirit if I don't come?"
Her tone was all smiles, but there was something off about her eyes; there was a strong sense of provocation.
Gu Yue bit her lip.
Although she appears to be just an eight or nine-year-old girl, who is she deep down? The Silver Dragon King, an existence that has lived for hundreds of thousands of years. In her eyes, Ye Lingling, a level 95 Super Douluo, is no different from a big child.
There's no way I can be afraid.
Gu Yue slightly raised her chin.
Her expression changed instantly.
The girlish demeanor she had just displayed, blushing and her heart pounding from Qing Linyun's teasing, vanished completely, replaced by an inexplicable sense of oppression.
It was a casual scrutiny belonging to someone in a superior position, as if examining some interesting little trinket.
The personality of Lord Silver Dragon King.
Now officially online!
How long would it take to get rid of Qing Linyun's mistress?
About 3 minutes.
If he goes all out, it might only take 3 seconds.
" President Ye."
Gu Yue spoke casually.
Her voice still had the clear, crisp quality typical of a young girl, but her tone was flat and lacked emotion.
"I'm Teacher Qing's student. He brought me to see the Soul Spirit production line. Is there a problem?"
Ye Lingling raised an eyebrow.
She initially thought this little girl was just a seven or eight-year-old kid, blushing so much, that she could be scared to tears by just a few words.
But as soon as this girl opened her mouth, her attitude changed.
He was neither arrogant nor humble, and his gaze was very steady.
Having navigated the business world for so many years, Ye Lingling had seen all sorts of people. She could tell at a glance that the spirit this young girl possessed was genuine.
It's an innate, ingrained aura of authority.
"Student."
Ye Lingling put the Dark Demon Bird back on the control panel and clapped her hands.
"Do students need to get this close to see? Do students need teachers to hold their hands and put their arms around their waists to teach them?"
Gu Yue's gaze turned cold.
What does President Ye that?
It doesn't mean anything.
Ye Lingling smiled and took half a step forward, looking down at Gu Yue. The two were significantly different in height; Ye Lingling, wearing high heels, was a full head taller than Gu Yue.
"I just think that Gu Yue is still young. There are some things that can wait until she grows up. Right now, she should focus on her studies and not think about things she shouldn't be thinking about."
The meaning behind those words couldn't be clearer.
You little brat, stay away from my man.
Gu Yue looked at Ye Lingling's condescending attitude and a very faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
There was a hint of disdain in that smile.
" President Ye. Ye teaching me how to do things?"
Her voice was very soft.
Qing Linyun silently took two steps back. As the saying goes, two women make a drama, even though Gu Yue has nothing to do with her now.
Logically speaking, he should be innocent. But he still subconsciously wanted to escape the trouble that was right in front of him.
"It's true that I'm young. But I didn't do anything with Teacher Qing. On the contrary, President Ye, you came in with such a sarcastic tone. Anyone who didn't know better would think that President Ye to Teacher Qing."
These words struck a nerve with Ye Lingling.
She is definitely not related to Qing Linyun.
Calling her a secretary is easy, but secretaries are a dime a dozen. Calling her a girlfriend is also difficult, as Qing Linyun has never openly acknowledged it. But do you think they have a closer relationship? Definitely. But if you ask Qing Linyun if he admits it... well...
As the saying goes, a girlfriend is a girlfriend, a lover is a lover, a baby is a baby, a spouse is a spouse, and a wife is a wife—they're all different.
Ye Lingling's expression changed slightly.
"I..."
She opened her mouth.
"I'm his partner. I've been with him from the very Heaven-Supporting Pillar, building the company from scratch. I've managed every single one of the thousands of people in the company."
"Oh."
Gu Yue nodded.
"So, President Ye here to compare seniority with me?"
She tilted her head.
"Then I'd like to ask President Ye, after all these years with him, has he ever acknowledged who you are to him?"
Ye Lingling choked.
That's a really harsh question.
Looking into Gu Yue's calm eyes, she suddenly realized that this little girl was not an ignorant child at all.
The look in her eyes was more mature than that of a level 96 Super Douluo.
It's like someone who has lived for a very long time and witnessed countless storms, exhibiting a nonchalant indifference.
Ye Lingling's heart skipped a beat.
Just who is this little girl?
Gu Yue didn't wait for her to answer and continued speaking on her own.
What is President Ye worried about?
Her tone was indifferent.
"I have no other intentions towards Teacher Qing. He showed me the Soul Spirit Technology, and I'm grateful to him. That's all. President Ye is so worried, then don't let him bring me here again."
These words sound polite, but they actually carry a hidden force.
Who do you think you are, to tell me what to do?
Ye Lingling clenched her fists tightly inside her sleeves.
When has she ever been talked back to like that by a little girl in the business world?
"You..."
"Alright, alright."
Qing Linyun finally couldn't stand it anymore.
He stepped in from the middle, placing one hand on Gu Yue's shoulder and raising the other hand in a gesture of surrender.
"Sisters, let's talk this out. There's a bunch of equipment in the lab, don't smash things."
Ye Lingling glared at him.
"Who's your sister!"
Gu Yue also turned to look at him.
There was no warmth in his eyes.
" Teacher Qing."
She called out.
"I've finished exploring the research lab and learning about Soul Spirit. Can I go back now?"
Qing Linyun was taken aback.
That tone is off.
She was so soft and warm in his arms just a moment ago, why did she suddenly become cold?
He glanced at Gu Yue, then at Ye Lingling's sullen expression, and suddenly understood.
These two are fighting. It seems I'm still the poor little bluefish who's been supporting my family.
Could you please stop making such a fuss, Lord Silver Dragon Fish?
And Gu Yue clearly didn't gain any advantage? No, judging from Ye Lingling's expression, Gu Yue seems to have angered her quite a bit.
"Let's go, let's go."
Qing Linyun quickly tried to smooth things over.
"I'll take you back to Eastsea City. Lingling, I'll keep an eye on things here. Don't worry about anything else, go back and get some rest."
Ye Lingling ignored him.
Gu Yue ignored him.
Qing Linyun awkwardly touched his nose.
He reached out to grab Gu Yue's wrist. Gu Yue tried to shake him off, but couldn't, so she let him go. The two of them left the research lab, leaving Ye Lingling standing inside alone.
Ye Lingling watched their retreating figures and stomped her foot in anger.
"Who is he?"
She gritted her teeth.
"What a little brat, but he's got a sharp tongue."
She turned around, took two steps, and then stopped.
no.
This matter cannot be left unresolved.
This little brat dares to talk to her like that today, will she dare to swagger over her tomorrow?
Qing Linyun already had quite a few women around him. Leng Yulai, that crazy woman, Na Nali, that Evil Soul Master, and now Gu Yue has appeared.
She can't fight against so many people by herself.
We need to stick together.
Ye Lingling thought about it more and more and it made more sense. After all, she could see that she had no hope of becoming Qing Linyun's main wife.
But Ye Lingling also realized that this quick-witted little fellow, Gu Yue, did seem to have the potential to become Qing Linyun's main wife. However, if such a person became Qing Linyun's main wife, wouldn't she torment her to death?
Therefore, forming cliques is essential.
One concubine might not be able to rival the Empress, but what about three concubines?
Ye Lingling grabbed the Communication Soul Tool on the table and dialed a number.
"Hello, is this Sister Yulai?"
"It's me, Ye Lingling. Where are you now?"
Is Na Nali next to you?
"Alright, alright, you two wait here, I'll be right there. It's important to discuss something."
She hung up the communicator and walked out in her high heels.