The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 125 Just a minor injury

Xiao Jingchen domineeringly stood in front of Lin Ran, slightly raising his eyes, his tone icy.

"I personally picked it out for Ranran, do you have any objections?"

Dye?

Lin Ran froze for a few seconds, then her whole face turned red.

Apart from her mother and Grandpa Xiao, no one had ever called her that before.

“Brother Jingchen, I…”

Jiang Rao's face turned ashen, and she stammered for a long time, unsure how to explain.

Jiang Jun rushed over and, seeing the tense atmosphere, smiled as he walked over.

"Oh dear, it's just a small misunderstanding, Mr. Xiao, please don't take it to heart."

"How about we discuss what we just talked about in detail when we get to the company?"

Xiao Jingchen's expression remained unchanged, but a flash of anger crossed his eyes. Just as he was about to speak, his clothes were tugged at.

He lowered his head and met Lin Ran's gaze. The anger in his heart inexplicably disappeared. When he looked up again, his voice was no different from usual.

"Since Uncle Jiang has said so, then it's settled."

"Alright, everyone, let's all go home now. There's nothing else to do. Enjoy your food and drinks."

After Jiang Jun spoke, the people around him dispersed.

Xiao Jingchen looked at Lin Ran and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was clean.

"This time you were clever."

"Hmm, thanks to President Xiao's authority being so useful."

Perhaps because of their close proximity and relaxed atmosphere, Lin Ran even made a joke.

"If there's nothing else, just follow me."

After walking a few steps, Xiao Jingchen suddenly said something.

Lin Ran did not agree. Her expression was hesitant, and she looked around as if searching for something.

"Why don't I see anyone?"

Not seeing the business partner, Lin Ran sighed helplessly. It seemed her trip today had been in vain.

I should have just stayed home and rested.

Xiao Jingchen narrowed his eyes slightly, and with a sudden exertion of force, Lin Ran staggered forward a few times.

"Focus on the road and don't think about so many things."

Lin Ran blinked, a look of confusion on her face.

Wasn't it Xiao Jingchen who pulled her just now, and told her not to think too much? Does that mean he knows why she came here?

For some reason, Lin Ran's face suddenly turned quite red, and she obediently followed Xiao Jingchen's side.

Neither of them understood what the other was thinking, yet they surprisingly reached a consensus.

After a series of business exchanges, Lin Ran was already drowsy and followed behind Xiao Jingchen, wishing she could droop her head to the ground.

"Go sleep in the car."

Half-asleep, Lin Ran felt a pair of large hands lift her head up.

She glanced blankly at the man in front of her, nodded, and followed him obediently.

Zhou Qing had driven the car out the exit early and parked it at the entrance.

Many people wanted to leave, but none of them dared to compete with Xiao Jingchen for a seat; they all patiently waited on the side.

No one noticed that a pair of cold, sinister eyes were staring intently at them from a clump of grass not far from the car.

"Lin Ran, Lin Ran, hahaha, you ruined my life, I'll make you pay with your life!"

Chen Ming held a gleaming dagger in his hand, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at the car. His disheveled appearance was completely different from what he had looked like just a few days ago.

Since the company went bankrupt, Chen Ming has swallowed his pride and borrowed money from all sides.

But after Xiao Jingchen's warning, no one would be so foolish as to borrow money.

In an attempt to distance themselves from the situation, they even beat Chen Ming up as soon as he arrived.

In just a few days, Chen Ming experienced the full spectrum of life's joys and sorrows.

He eventually found a lender willing to lend him money, but little did he know that it was a loan sharking operation.

Now Chen Ming not only lost his company, but his villa and car were also mortgaged.

He truly became a person with nothing.

He hadn't shaved for days, and even familiar people standing right in front of him might not recognize him.

He blamed all of this on Lin Ran.

If that woman hadn't acted so high and mighty, he wouldn't have ended up in this state.

He glared at her hatefully, and when he saw Lin Ran emerge from behind Xiao Jingchen, he tightened his grip on the knife and rushed out.

He moved so fast that those around him barely had time to react.

"Lin Ran, you'd better die!"

Lin Ran was startled by the hoarse roar and quickly came to her senses.

The cold light from the blade reflected into her eyes, and Lin Ran's heart leaped into her throat as she watched the person getting closer and closer.

She knew she should dodge quickly, but her feet felt like they were made of lead, and she couldn't lift them at all. She could only watch helplessly as the knife got closer and closer to her, and instinctively closed her eyes.

Puff.

The sound of a knife tip piercing flesh reached my ears.

Lin Ran shuddered, her nose filled with the smell of blood, but she felt no pain.

She opened her eyes in confusion, only to find an arm blocking her way.

"Xiao Jingchen, your arm."

Lin Ran turned around and looked at Xiao Jingchen, whose face was pale, and panicked.

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Ming's eyes. Looking at Lin Ran, who was unharmed, he hardened his heart, pulled out the dagger, and stabbed her again.

This time, however, Xiao Jingchen acted even faster.

He kicked Chen Ming, who stumbled back several steps and landed hard on his backside.

The surrounding security guards reacted at this moment and rushed forward, pinning Chen Ming firmly to the ground.

The dagger in his hand was also kicked far away.

Chen Ming struggled a few times, and after realizing that he really couldn't move, he managed to lift his head.

"Lin Ran! You bitch!"

"If it weren't for you! I wouldn't have ended up like this!"

"It's all your fault, you're the one who ruined me. I'll haunt you even as a ghost, I won't!"

Xiao Jingchen's face was frighteningly cold. He frowned, covered his still bleeding arm, and turned his head to look at Lin Ran.

Seeing her standing there motionless, his expression grew even colder.

"Keep an eye on him and make sure nothing happens to him."

"Zhou Qing, take Lin Ran back to the villa."

Even though he was injured, Xiao Jingchen's tone remained very calm. If it weren't for the fact that his arm was bleeding profusely, no one would believe that he was wounded.

"I don't want to go!"

Lin Ran suddenly came to her senses and tried to grab Xiao Jingchen's arm, but then she remembered something and changed the direction of her hand, grabbing the hem of his clothes instead.

"Zhou Qing, hurry up and take us to the hospital!"

"Xiao Jingchen, are you crazy? This much blood loss is going to kill someone!"

Lin Ran, her hands trembling, tore off her skirt and used it to wrap the wound on Xiao Jingchen's arm.

Xiao Jingchen didn't stop her, but looked down at Lin Ran as she busied herself, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction.

"It's just a minor injury, no need to worry so much."

"Small injury?"

Lin Ran pursed her lips, her eyes filled with anger. She wanted to say something, but when she looked up, she caught sight of Xiao Jingchen's pale face.

All the words stuck in his throat.