The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 65 Fraudulent Telegram

The island was in complete chaos, and the Ye family was not at peace either.

Ye Chuchu sat in the room, with Wang Mei sitting beside her; both of them looked nervous.

"Mom, do you think our plan will work?"

Wang Mei smiled smugly and reassured him, "Don't worry, that little bitch Lin Ran values ​​the one in the hospital the most. She acts like she has no brains when it comes to anything related to her."

"That's good. She stole my position and dared to mock me. I'll make her pay!"

Ye Chuchu, who always presented a gentle and obedient image, now had a vicious look on her face, and the words she said were chilling.

She couldn't stand living without a name or status. Lin Ran was blocking her way, so she was going to eliminate the person who was blocking her way!

In a room on the island, the woman on the bed groaned and opened her eyes.

The overhead incandescent light was a bit too bright. Lin Ran closed her eyes for a moment before her eyes adjusted to the brightness, and her head still ached a little.

She didn't die.

Lin Ran closed her eyes and recalled what happened after she fell into the sea. Before she lost consciousness, she seemed to see Xiao Jingchen swimming towards her.

That man actually jumped into the sea to save her...

Suppressing her surprise, Lin Ran stood up despite feeling uncomfortable.

"Madam, you're awake?"

Zhou Qing stood guard outside the door.

"I need to go back; my mom is waiting for me."

Lin Ran looked outside and saw that it was still raining, but much less than last night.

"Madam, your mother is fine and is lying peacefully in the hospital."

Seeing that she was about to run out again, Zhou Qing quickly explained, while turning on the tablet next to her.

"We contacted the hospital last night, and your mother is perfectly healthy, so there's no need to worry."

Lin Ran stared intently at the tablet, carefully examining the photos on it many times.

Zhang Ma stayed by Lin Qing's side, and nothing happened.

Lin Ran's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yesterday's call was probably a scam call, Madam, don't worry."

Seeing that she had no intention of running away, Zhou Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Ran nodded, then suddenly seemed to remember something. She glanced around and her tone became more questioning.

"Um, where is Xiao Jingchen?"

"Mr. Xiao developed a fever after returning home last night in order to save his wife, and he is resting in his room now."

Lin Ran wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Zhou Qing's gaze was full of resentment as he spoke.

"Then I'll go see him."

Lin Ran coughed lightly and looked away. She couldn't help but feel guilty when she thought that Xiao Jingchen's fever was all because of her.

"Mr. Xiao is in the room next to yours."

Lin Ran nodded, went upstairs, and stood at the door feeling uneasy. After hesitating for a while, she finally went in.

The man on the bed looked over warily when he heard the sound, but after seeing that it was Lin Ran, he quickly looked away.

The man, who was usually so arrogant, was now lying sickly in bed. Lin Ran felt even more guilty and leaned closer, pursing her lips.

"Um, I'm sorry about yesterday, I was just too nervous."

"Thank you for saving me."

Xiao Jingchen did not answer these words, but simply snorted and closed his eyes, looking as if he did not want to speak.

"Um, how about I..."

"Shut up, I have a headache."

Perhaps because of the fever, Xiao Jingchen's voice was much hoarseer than usual. Lin Ran felt even more guilty and stood obediently to the side, not daring to say a word.

However, the silence did not last long. After a few minutes, Xiao Jingchen impatiently opened his eyes and looked directly at Lin Ran.

Meeting that somewhat innocent gaze, Xiao Jingchen's heart skipped a beat, and he gritted his teeth and asked, "There's not a sound at all. Is this a morgue?"

"I'm not dead yet."

Lin Ran pursed her lips, looking at the man on the bed with a complicated expression, and hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"Do you want to call the company?"

"Being sick will definitely interfere with your work, right? Could you let me know?"

"Or let Xiao Yunsi help you take care of it, and you can get some rest."

Lin Ran swore that she said these words only because she felt sorry for Xiao Jingchen and didn't want him to be overworked while he was sick.

But Xiao Jingchen didn't think so. Hearing Lin Ran mention Xiao Yunsi even at a time like this, his expression worsened, and his eyes were filled with anger.

"Lin Ran, are you trying to drive me crazy?"

"I don't!"

"No? I'm the one who saved you, and now you're bringing up that brat Xiao Yunsi?"

Upon hearing Xiao Jingchen mention the rescue, Lin Ran immediately deflated.

You can neither speak nor keep the room quiet.

Lin Ran's gaze fell on the television in front of her, and her eyes brightened considerably.

Xiao Jingchen had just closed his eyes when he heard the news broadcast. He opened his eyes to find the television in front of him turned on.

Xiao Jingchen took a deep breath, turned to look at Lin Ran, and gritted his teeth.

"I have a headache, why did you turn on the TV?"

Lin Ran blinked, turned to look at Xiao Jingchen, and after a long while, she finally understood.

"Xiao Jingchen, are you deliberately making things difficult for me?"

Lin Ran's voice was soft and sweet, and her tone was light and cheerful. To Xiao Jingchen, it sounded like she was being coquettish.

Lin Ran's cheek, which she had initially thought was red from a fever, turned even redder. Fortunately, she didn't notice these details.

"What nonsense."

Xiao Jingchen withdrew his gaze, his tone as calm as ever, but Lin Ran detected a hint of unease in his voice.

She never expected that someone like Xiao Jingchen would have such a childish side.

Surprisingly, Lin Ran didn't dislike him; in fact, she found him somewhat cute.

Thinking this, Lin Ran chuckled softly.

A hint of regret flashed in Xiao Jingchen's eyes, but since his purpose had been exposed, he was too lazy to continue pretending. He raised his chin and gave the order.

"Pour me a glass of water, my throat is dry."

Lin Ran responded and poured a glass of warm water, handing it over.

"for you."

"I'm too weak, feed me."

Xiao Jingchen looked completely at ease, and Lin Ran hesitated for a moment before bringing the water glass closer.

"Be careful."

Xiao Jingchen only leaned over and took a sip before his brows furrowed and his tone was full of disgust.

"I have a fever, and you're just going to give me cold water?"

Lin Ran was taken aback; she had clearly poured lukewarm water!

But then I thought, maybe it's because people with fevers have high body temperatures, so it's normal for the warm water to be a little cool.

"Wait a minute, I'll go get you a hot cup."

Lin Ran turned around, poured another cup of hot water, and handed it over.

"This time it's hot water."

But Xiao Jingchen glanced at it, his tone indifferent, with a hint of mockery.

"I suddenly don't want to drink it anymore."

"Then tell me when you want to drink it."

Lin Ran, seemingly unaware of Xiao Jingchen's deliberate actions, nodded and put the water back.

"Wait, I want to drink again."

"Okay."

Lin Ran paused, took a deep breath, turned around and smiled at Xiao Jingchen, her expression incredibly gentle.