The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 42 I'm looking for Lin Ran

Xiao Jingchen stared directly at Lin Ran until the car stopped.

Lin Ran snapped out of her daze and turned her head in a fluster, revealing her red, bleeding earlobes.

She had just been staring blankly at Xiao Jingchen; thankfully, he didn't pursue the matter.

Lin Ran was unaware that Xiao Jingchen was thinking the same thing at that moment.

Tang Yan was too anxious and was a little distracted. After Lin Ran reminded him, he quickly resolved the problem, and the exhibition proceeded as scheduled.

"Um, I still don't know your name, but you just helped me a lot."

While Xiao Jingchen was away discussing work, Tang Yan approached Lin Ran and, looking at her fair and delicate face, felt a little nervous.

"My surname is Lin, and my name is Lin Ran. I am Mr. Xiao's...assistant!"

Lin Ran only realized halfway through her introduction that Xiao Jingchen hadn't mentioned her job title, so she had to just make one up.

"Miss Lin, you've done me such a big favor, how about I treat you to a meal later?"

"Consider it a thank you gift!"

Seemingly afraid that Lin Ran would refuse, Tang Yan quickly came up with another reason, but he didn't get a reply from Lin Ran. Instead, he heard Xiao Jingchen's voice.

"She's so busy, she doesn't have time to eat."

Lin Ran and Tang Yan both looked up at Xiao Jingchen at the same time; one was thanking him, while the other seemed a little nervous.

Lin Ran was never good at dealing with these kinds of things, and with Xiao Jingchen helping her solve them, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go."

Xiao Jingchen found her expression somewhat amusing, and his voice softened considerably. Lin Ran nodded and obediently followed behind him.

"Mr. Xiao, the exhibition isn't over yet, where should we go now?"

Perhaps out of boredom on the way, or perhaps because Xiao Jingchen looked good, Lin Ran mustered up her courage and asked a question.

"Let's go have lunch."

Xiao Jingchen felt an itch to touch her as he looked at her like a little animal. By the time he came to his senses, his hand had already reached out and placed on Lin Ran's head.

The two stared at each other for a long time before simultaneously looking away and withdrawing their outstretched hands.

Lin Ran's face turned bright red, and her heart pounded wildly.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ye Chuchu was tidying herself up in the villa.

She was wearing the latest dress and her makeup was exquisite; it was clear she had put a lot of thought and effort into dressing up.

"Is the food ready? Hurry up, or I'll make you regret it if you delay me from delivering food to Brother Xiao!"

Ye Chuchu's voice was shrill, showing none of the gentleness she displayed in front of Xiao Jingchen.

The phone lying on the table vibrated a few times. Ye Chuchu looked away, picked up the phone, and her expression suddenly became somewhat distorted.

"That little bitch Lin Ran! She actually went on a business trip with Brother Xiao!"

Ye Chuchu stared intently at the photos on her phone, while Lin Ran followed Xiao Jingchen into the same car, her heart filled with jealousy.

Why does that bitch deserve to go on a business trip with Brother Xiao?

After a long while, Ye Chuchu suddenly let out a cold laugh, her eyes full of calculation.

She wouldn't give Lin Ran and Xiao Jingchen any time alone. Since they had both gone to Hai City, she was going to go too.

“Miss Ye, this is the lunch prepared as you requested, you…”

The maid nervously brought the lunchbox to Ye Chuchu. This Miss Ye was gentle and kind in front of the young master, but she would be very fierce when the young master was not around.

All the servants were somewhat afraid of her.

Ye Chuchu didn't even glance at her, and headed straight for the airport with her bag.

She had to hurry, lest that bitch Lin Ran do something rash.

In a restaurant in Shanghai, Lin Ran sat nervously on a stool, glancing around every now and then.

When Xiao Jingchen said he was taking her out to eat, she thought it would just be a random restaurant, but she never expected to end up in such an exquisite place.

Even the dishes on the menu were priced beyond her wildest imagination.

Xiao Jingchen noticed her embarrassment, and instead handed the menu to a waiter standing nearby.

"Please wait a moment, our dishes will be served shortly."

Hearing the person leave, Lin Ran quietly raised her head, her eyes full of cunning.

Xiao Jingchen found her behavior somewhat amusing, clenching his fist to suppress his laughter, but his tone carried a hint of sternness.

"It's just ordering food, why are you so scared?"

"I'm not, I didn't."

Lin Ran retorted in a serious tone.

The atmosphere between the two lightened considerably, and even the previous conflict seemed to have lessened a lot.

Especially after the dishes are served.

Lin Ran, like Grandpa Xiao, has a sweet tooth.

As a signature restaurant in Haishi, the food here is naturally delicious.

Lin Ran ate the food in front of her one bite after another, her eyes sparkling, which softened Xiao Jingchen's heart.

"Mr. Xiao, aren't you going to eat?"

Xiao Jingchen's gaze was too intense for Lin Ran to ignore. She could only stare longingly at the dishes in front of her and occasionally look up to ask a question.

Yes, she is a subordinate, so she must care about her boss and not neglect her boss just because she is eating!

The moment Lin Ran looked up, Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but chuckle. Although his face remained expressionless, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

"stupid."

A slightly indulgent voice came from Xiao Jingchen's mouth.

Lin Ran was stunned for a few seconds, and before she could react, Xiao Jingchen took a piece of paper and wiped the corner of her mouth for her.

Meeting her somewhat puzzled gaze, Xiao Jingchen suppressed a laugh and began to explain.

There was sauce on the corner of his mouth.

boom.

Lin Ran's face instantly turned bright red, and her eyes darted around, unsure of where to look.

"Eat."

Xiao Jingchen didn't say anything, just kept his head down and ate his meal, but he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

Neither of them noticed that outside the restaurant window, Xiao Yunsi was standing there staring intently at them, his eyes filled with a hint of coldness, yet his face wore a gentle smile, making them look extremely incongruous.

After Lin Ran was taken away, Xiao Yunsi followed, but unlike Xiao Jingchen, he didn't have a private plane, so he arrived much slower.

However, this did not affect his plans.

Xiao Yunsi lowered his eyes, and when he raised his head again, his demeanor immediately became gentle.

"President Xiao, Lin Ran, what a coincidence."

Xiao Jingchen was not surprised to see Xiao Yunsi here, but a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

"Lin Ran, there's something I want to talk to you about. Can we go out together?"

Lin Ran's face was still flushed, and she couldn't wait to find a chance to get away from Xiao Jingchen. When she heard Xiao Yunsi say that, she stood up and left the table.

She didn't even notice Xiao Jingchen's increasingly cold gaze, his dark pupils filled with chill.

Xiao Yunsi sneered inwardly, but on the surface he still maintained the demeanor of a refined gentleman, nodded to Xiao Jingchen, and followed Lin Ran away.