The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 395 That was just a tranquilizer

Lin Ran burst into tears the moment she saw Xiao Jingchen. She gripped the hem of her dress tightly with both hands, choking back sobs and unable to speak.

"What's wrong? Tell me slowly."

"Don't worry, everything has been resolved now, there's nothing to worry about."

Xiao Jingchen lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the pale-faced person who was still trembling, a deep hatred flashing in his eyes.

If Xiao Yunsi hadn't switched Wang Mei out, none of this would have happened.

Neither of them spoke again, and the quiet environment gradually calmed Lin Ran's anxious heart.

She took several deep breaths, then slowly but firmly pushed Xiao Jingchen away, rolling up her sleeve to show him the tiny needle mark.

"It was Wang Mei...she stabbed me with that thing."

Seeing that Xiao Jingchen's expression was so normal, Lin Ran assumed that he hadn't witnessed the incident, so she had no choice but to tell him herself.

"I don't want you or the children to see me in such a disheveled state."

Lin Ran's voice choked slightly, and her beautiful eyes were filled with tears, as if they would fall at the slightest touch.

Xiao Jingchen was taken aback, then suddenly chuckled softly.

"Fool, you'd hurt yourself over something like this?"

"Even if you're not addicted to drugs at all, and you did accidentally get hooked on them, you shouldn't have any thoughts of harming yourself."

"You need to know that living is always the most important thing, understand?"

Lin Ran was stunned for a moment, then keenly caught the most important sentence.

"You mean I didn't...?"

"But Wang Mei really stabbed me."

Lin Ran pursed her lips and spoke softly, her tone full of doubt, as if she doubted herself, or as if she doubted Xiao Jingchen's words.

"Yes, so you're really lucky. The vial she took out was just a sedative."

"Sedative?"

Lin Ran stared blankly at Xiao Jingchen for a long time. After confirming that he was not lying, she suddenly burst into tears.

"Waaaaah, I was so scared! I thought I was going to die..."

Xiao Jingchen pulled her tightly into his arms, his voice restrained and controlled.

"Don't worry, I will never let you get hurt again, absolutely not."

"Believe me, the same thing will never happen again."

Lin Ran couldn't help but nod, but seeing the worry in his eyes, she couldn't help but raise her head slightly and press her lips to his.

Xiao Jingchen was only stunned for a few seconds, a doting smile flashing in his eyes. He reached out and pinched Lin Ran's slender waist, taking the initiative to kiss her back.

"Well……"

Outside the room, an elderly person and three children were peering through the door, listening intently.

After a pause, Old Man Li suddenly felt something was wrong. He glanced at the two children who were still having a great time, then picked them up, one in each hand, and carried them back to their room.

In the room behind them, nothing blush-inducing or heart-pounding happened.

Lin Ran, her face flushed, rushed into the bathroom, while Xiao Jingchen sat on the bed, his eyes seemingly filled with helplessness.

After all, no man would be happy if his good time was interrupted, especially since it was that person who took the initiative this time.

"Xiao Jingchen, could you help me get... get that?"

The bathroom door was opened a crack, and Lin Ran poked her head out, her face flushed, her voice barely audible.

Xiao Jingchen easily found what she needed in the drawer and quickly delivered it to her. Lin Ran, on the other hand, looked embarrassed and quickly closed the door after receiving the item, only coming out after a long while.

The next morning, Xiao Jingchen frowned deeply as he looked at Lin Ran's uncomfortable movements and her slightly pale face.

"This is a lingering health problem caused by not taking proper care of yourself during your postpartum period; it can only be treated gradually."

Seemingly noticing Xiao Jingchen's doubts, Old Man Li answered without any pretense.

Over the past few days, he had learned a thing or two about what had happened between Lin Ran and Xiao Jingchen. Even though he was a decent person now, Old Man Li couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

Xiao Jingchen understood the meaning behind the words and fell silent, which was unusual for him.

"There's nothing much to do at the company, why don't you stay home and rest today?"

Lin Ran touched her lower abdomen, a hint of hesitation flashing across her face.

"No need, I'll just go to the company. It's not a big deal."

Xiao Jingchen wanted to say something more, but seeing Lin Ran's serious expression, all his words got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say them. In the end, he could only nod silently and agree.

Downstairs at the Xiao family mansion, Xiao Yunsi caught a glimpse of Lin Ran's back, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Having become addicted to drugs, how dare he show up so openly? I really don't know if he's naive or stupid.

Xiao Yunsi recalled Xiao Jingchen's recent reputation in Kyoto, and a hint of jealousy flashed in his eyes.

What kind of trouble would those people cause if they found out he was protecting his drug-addicted wife?

Xiao Yunsi became more and more excited as he thought about it, and before he could even figure out the truth, he dialed the police station directly.

Drug-related issues have always been a top priority for the police department.

Unbeknownst to Xiao Jingchen and Lin Ran, a group of police officers burst in and surrounded the two.

Behind them, Xiao Yunsi stared at them with a look of amusement, his face full of smugness.

"Hello, Ms. Lin Ran, right? Someone has reported you for drug use. Please come with us."

Lin Ran looked pale, with cold sweat dripping from her forehead, and she did look rather frightening.

"Officer, is there some mistake?"

Xiao Jingchen raised an eyebrow slightly and stood in front of Lin Ran, his gesture full of protectiveness.

This action further convinced Xiao Yunsi that his guess was correct.

If Lin Ran hadn't already been poisoned, why would Xiao Jingchen be so nervous?

"Sorry, we also received a report, so please come with us."

The police officers naturally recognized Xiao Jingchen's identity, and their tone became somewhat hesitant, yet remained firm.

Xiao Jingchen seemed to want to say something more, but Lin Ran stopped him with her hand.

"Okay, I'll go there right away."

Hearing Lin Ran say this, the police officer breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, if Xiao Jingchen insists on not allowing Lin Ran to leave, it will cause a lot of trouble for his work.

"No need to leave, we brought people with us. All we need to do is have a blood test. Thank you for your help."

Upon hearing that blood had to be drawn, Xiao Jingchen's expression changed immediately. He raised an eyebrow and was about to refuse, but Lin Ran stopped him.

She silently rolled up her sleeves, revealing a section of her snow-white arm.

"Thank you."

This cooperative attitude made the police officers feel very comfortable, and they even became much gentler when drawing blood.