The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 173 Shout it out loud

Lin Ran was also stubborn. Xiao Jingchen didn't say anything, so she just stood there until her hands got sore and she still wouldn't put them down.

"Brother Jingchen, try this one too, it tastes pretty good."

Ye Chuchu deliberately picked up a side dish from in front of her and handed it to him with her chopsticks, speaking softly and gently, as if the two of them were husband and wife.

Lin Ran's arm trembled slightly, but she still gritted her teeth and held the document up.

Xiao Jingchen remained silent for a long time, and then actually lowered his head and ate the food in front of him, but his eyes never left Lin Ran.

Lin Ran stood by and watched for as long as the two ate intimately together.

Even so, she stubbornly refused to utter a single word.

"Sister, maybe you shouldn't stand here, otherwise I'll feel embarrassed to continue eating."

Ye Chuchu covered her face and laughed, looking embarrassed, but the smugness in her eyes was too obvious.

Lin Ran closed her eyes, then suddenly stood up straight and placed the documents directly on the table.

"Since Mr. Xiao is so busy, I'll take my leave now and won't disturb your meal."

Lin Ran said, enunciating each word clearly. After finishing, she ignored the looks the two men gave her, turned around, and left the office, leaving them with a dashing silhouette.

This nonchalant attitude lasted only a few minutes. As soon as she was out of their sight, the calmness on Lin Ran's face vanished instantly.

She squatted on the ground, looking dejected, hugging her knees with both hands, as if she were injured.

Indeed, who could be happy to see their nominal husband so intimate with another woman?

"Why is someone squatting here all alone again? Don't they have to go to work?"

A deep voice came from above her head. Before Lin Ran could wipe the tears off her face, she was pulled up.

"Alright, you're so young, stop acting like you've already lived your whole life."

Xiao Yunsi's stern tone vanished instantly upon seeing the tears on Lin Ran's face, replaced by a hint of helplessness.

"You seem so unhappy, how about I take you to find something fun?"

Just as Lin Ran was about to refuse, Xiao Yunsi had already pulled her away, his steps so fast it was as if he was afraid she would regret it.

My pace slowed down slightly after I left the company building.

Lin Ran was panting heavily, a few drops of sweat dripping from her forehead. She looked back at the company, her tone still somewhat worried.

"It's not really appropriate for us to leave like this, we haven't asked for leave yet."

"Ask for leave?"

Xiao Yunsi couldn't help but smile, flagged down a car, and got in.

"You may not have skipped class, but you must have skipped school. Who needs to ask for leave to skip class?"

Xiao Yunsi spoke lightly, but Lin Ran's eyes dimmed considerably.

She almost didn't have the chance to go to school, so how could she possibly have skipped school? She would rather spend all her time in the library.

"Alright, now that you're on my pirate ship, you can't get away even if you want to."

Noticing Lin Ran's unusual behavior, Xiao Yunsi patted her shoulder casually, walked around her, and rolled down the car window.

A gust of wind blew in, and Lin Ran became more awake. She took a deep breath and forced a smile.

"Stop, you shouldn't laugh like that right now, it's quite scary."

"Laugh when you really want to."

Lin Ran's heart stirred slightly, but she didn't say anything more and turned to look out the window.

The car stopped quickly, and contrary to Lin Ran's expectations, she looked at the huge amusement park ride in front of her with a hint of surprise on her face.

"Why did you bring me to an amusement park? I'm not..."

"Stop, I knew you were going to say that. Not even kids can go in and play. Come on, let's go in and relax."

Lin Ran thought Xiao Yunsi would take her to see the scenery and go hiking, just like last time, but she never expected him to take her to an amusement park.

Just as she was lost in thought, a young mother and daughter walked past her.

"Mom, is Dad really coming to play with us today?"

"Of course, honey, didn't you just tell Daddy?"

"That's great! I love having my family together!"

Lin Ran only looked away after watching the little boy and his mother walk away into the distance.

She once longed for her family to go to the amusement park together, but...

"Alright, stop standing there. Bad moods won't stop coming after you just because you're standing here."

Xiao Yunsi didn't know what Lin Ran was thinking, but he could see the desolation in her eyes. He sighed slightly and pulled her inside.

Their first stop was the most thrilling attraction in the park, Eye of the Storm, which is similar to a roller coaster but much more exciting.

Hearing the screams of those people, Lin Ran felt a little like backing down, but her arm was being held tightly by someone, and she couldn't escape even if she wanted to.

"I said I was going to relax properly, so I can't back down now."

Xiao Yunsi winked at Lin Ran and forcefully pulled her to her seat.

It wasn't until the seatbelt was fastened that Lin Ran felt as if she had just woken up from a dream.

She wanted to leave, but it was too late. The machine had already started, and a terrifying feeling of weightlessness washed over her. She was so frightened that she tightly closed her eyes.

"Let all your unhappiness out."

"Shout it out loud, like I did, ah!"

The Eye of the Storm was moving so fast that Lin Ran could barely hear Xiao Yunsi's voice. She opened her eyes with great difficulty, glanced at it, and mustered her courage.

"what--"

With a good start, Lin Ran seemed to have found a key, and no longer suppressed her emotions, she shouted several times in a row.

After getting out of the car, Lin Ran's legs were still a little weak, but her eyes were bright and her lips had a genuine smile.

The two of them went to play a lot of exciting games, and each time, Lin Ran let loose and vent her emotions.

After finishing the lap, Lin Ran's face was flushed, completely different from her pitiful appearance in the morning.

"Looks like you had a good time, so all my efforts weren't for nothing."

Xiao Yunsi smiled and magically produced a flower, handing it over.

"Thank you."

Lin Ran was taken aback, but still took it and took a bite. It was a little too sweet, but she thought it was just right.

"Lin Ran, you should know, I like you."

As the sun set, Xiao Yunsi turned his head and looked over, speaking softly, his eyes filled with tenderness that almost overwhelmed Lin Ran.

The relaxed atmosphere vanished instantly. She blinked nervously, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes.

After a long while, Lin Ran spoke.

"Feel sorry."

I'm sorry, he's so nice, but she doesn't like him at all.

The warm sunlight shone on the two of them, but it couldn't dispel the gloom between them.