The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 143 Save My Sister!

Lin Ran sat in the room until the sun was high in the sky, when finally some noise came from outside.

"Are you going to pay me or not?"

An impatient voice came from outside the door, and Lin Ran sighed softly, her expression helpless.

All she had left was the card Xiao Jingchen had given her, and she absolutely refused to use it for her own family matters.

Ye Minghua was not surprised that he did not hear a reply. He narrowed his eyes and turned to leave.

He didn't believe Lin Ran was poor. How could she not even have a million yuan after marrying Xiao Jingchen?

As for time, he has plenty of it. If one day isn't enough, he'll take two; if two days aren't enough, he'll take three. In short, he's determined to get the money.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, Lin Ran felt a growing anxiety.

It's been a whole night, hasn't Xiao Jingchen noticed that she hasn't gone back?

No matter how anxious she was, Xiao Jingchen, sitting in his office, was completely unaware of all this.

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When the knocking came, Xiao Jingchen thought it was Zhou Qing and didn't even bother to lift his head.

"Enter."

"Brother Xiao, it's me."

Ye Chuchu opened the door cautiously, a hint of hesitation on her face.

Xiao Jingchen was taken aback for a moment, but didn't say anything.

It seems that Ye Chuchu hasn't appeared in front of him for a long time since Jiang Rao came back.

"Brother Xiao, I've come here today because I have something to tell you."

Ye Chuchu closed the door, her white skirt swaying with her steps, her makeup light, making her look pitiful.

"It's about my sister."

Seeing that Xiao Jingchen wasn't very interested, Ye Chuchu bit her lip and mentioned Lin Ran.

Sure enough, the next second Xiao Jingchen paused, looking over with a probing gaze.

“My sister suddenly came home yesterday and angered Dad. She’s locked in her room now. I’m so worried about her, but I can’t persuade Dad, so I had no choice but to come to you.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchen's first reaction was to find it laughable.

Lin Ran was on the island watching over Lin Qing during her surgery, and he even personally sent someone to put her on the plane. How could she possibly be at the Ye family's house and be locked up by Ye Minghua?

"Brother Xiao, don't you believe me?"

Ye Chuchu sniffed, her eyes glistening with tears, and looked at Xiao Jingchen with a wronged expression and a hint of accusation.

"I……"

Xiao Jingchen frowned, looking helpless. Just as he was about to speak, his phone on the table suddenly rang.

It was Zhou Qing who called.

Xiao Jingchen raised an eyebrow, his unease growing stronger.

Pressing the answer button, Zhou Qing's somewhat flustered voice came through.

"Mr. Xiao, the people over there said that Madam returned yesterday, but she didn't go back to the villa."

"Should we go look for it?"

Xiao Jingchen tightened his grip, his eyes darkening.

"Need not."

Seeing his reaction, a flash of joy crossed Ye Chuchu's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Let's go."

Since Lin Ran has indeed returned, Ye Chuchu has no reason to lie to him.

"Okay, Brother Xiao."

Ye Chuchu nodded obediently, seemingly not caring at all about the misunderstanding she had just been given, though her eyes were still a little red and glistening tears hung on her fair face.

Anyone who sees her like this would be unable to resist coming over to comfort her.

However, Xiao Jingchen did not notice these small things, only focusing on accelerating, his mind filled with Lin Ran's image.

When Ye Minghua saw Xiao Jingchen enter, he froze on the spot, his face full of disbelief.

He stiffly turned his neck, his lips parted as if he wanted to say something, but his blank mind prevented him from speaking.

When he came to his senses, Xiao Jingchen had already gone upstairs and headed straight for the room where Lin Ran was being held.

"Lin Ran?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Lin Ran even doubted whether she was hallucinating until Xiao Jingchen called again before she responded.

"I'm here! I'm here."

Overwhelmed with emotion, a few tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.

"Mr. Xiao, please let me explain..."

Ye Minghua cursed inwardly, but could only smile awkwardly and move closer. However, he did not expect that Xiao Jingchen would not even spare him a glance.

"Stay away from the door."

The deep voice, combined with the clothes, had a calming effect. Although Lin Ran didn't understand why he had to do this, he still obediently took a few steps back.

"All right."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Jingchen narrowed his eyes and kicked the door in front of him.

With a bang, the sturdy wooden door collapsed to the ground.

Ye Minghua was startled by the scene. When she looked at Xiao Jingchen again, she lowered her head involuntarily, and her calves trembled uncontrollably.

Not only him, but even Lin Ran in the room was stunned. She looked at the wooden door on the ground, then at Xiao Jingchen with an indifferent expression, and blinked blankly.

"Still not leaving?"

Looking at the room, Xiao Jingchen practically had his disgust written all over his face, but seeing Lin Ran's pitiful appearance, his heart softened and his tone became much gentler.

"Let's go, we're leaving now."

Lin Ran smiled and followed Xiao Jingchen away with an air of nonchalance, but deliberately threw a provocative glance at Ye Minghua as she passed by.

"Wait, my phone is still with him."

Lin Ran suddenly stopped, looked at Ye Minghua, and before she could say anything, Xiao Jingchen pulled her back.

"It's just a cell phone. If you like it, Mr. Ye, you can keep it."

"but……"

Xiao Jingchen's lips curled into a smile, but his eyes were icy cold.

“President Ye left my people here without permission. We need to settle this score properly.”

With a thud, Ye Minghua fell to the ground, his face pale, as if he had been stimulated by something. He wanted to stop Lin Ran, but seeing her turn and leave without hesitation, he could only turn his gaze to Xiao Jingchen. He opened his mouth to watch his back, but no sound came out. He watched helplessly as the two of them left the villa.

Stepping out the door, Lin Ran finally relaxed, her heart pounding with anxiety. She looked at the car parked at the entrance and prepared to get in.

"What's wrong with your face?"

The room was dimly lit, and Lin Ran's hair was blocking the light, so Xiao Jingchen didn't notice the red and swollen marks on her face immediately.

"Oh, it was just an accident, nothing serious."

"Let's go home quickly, I've been locked in my room and haven't eaten anything, I'm so hungry."

Seemingly sensing Xiao Jingchen's suppressed anger, Lin Ran hurriedly changed the subject.

She wouldn't trouble others to handle her own family matters; even if she wanted revenge, it would have to be done by her personally.

"it is good."

Xiao Jingchen nodded solemnly, glancing in the direction of the Ye family before leaving, his expression inscrutable.

Ye Chuchu didn't emerge from around the corner until the car was completely out of sight.