The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 66 Little Games Between Husband and Wife

Xiao Jingchen's heart tightened at Lin Ran's appearance, and he watched her approach step by step with a wary expression.

Lin Ran obediently handed him the water cup, and even blew on it a few times to make sure it wasn't too hot for him.

"The water temperature is just right, neither too hot nor too cold. Can you drink it now?"

"Ah."

Seeing her calm demeanor, Xiao Jingchen responded softly and leaned over to take a sip.

"Is there anything else you want?"

After giving him water, Lin Ran leaned closer and whispered, her bright eyes fixed on Xiao Jingchen.

"Well, since you've said so, then go peel an apple for me."

Xiao Jingchen lay down again, looking sickly and frail, as if he were terminally ill.

"Wait a moment, I'll go find someone to peel fruit for you."

Lin Ran hesitated for a long time, but decided to go along with his wishes, though she kept repeating it to herself.

"He got sick because of me, so I should take care of him and take good care of him."

"Wait, I want you to peel it yourself."

Seeing Lin Ran about to leave, a hint of malice flashed in Xiao Jingchen's eyes, and he spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Okay, then you wait."

Lin Ran paused, almost unable to control her temper, and agreed slowly and deliberately, but when she left, she slammed the door shut with much more force than usual.

In the living room, the maid beside Zhou Qing watched Lin Ran walk towards the kitchen with a worried expression, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands. After a while, she spoke in somewhat broken Mandarin.

"Assistant Zhou, should I go and help Madam?"

"Need not."

Zhou Qing glanced at the documents in her hand, then at the closed door, and decisively chose to wait.

He is a good assistant and should never disturb the president when he is doing important business.

"Does Madam know how to peel fruit? What if she hurts herself?"

Even though Zhou Qing had told her not to worry about it, as a servant, she couldn't help but feel anxious.

"You don't understand, do you? This is just a little game between Mr. Xiao and his wife. You'd better not interfere."

Zhou Qing gave a serious explanation, looked at Lin Ran's retreating figure with a determined gaze, and gave himself a pump in the fist.

For Mr. Xiao's happiness, he can handle all these tasks by himself!

"The fruit you wanted."

Hearing the door open, Xiao Jingchen slightly curled his lips, looked up, and the next second, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

His dark pupils were fixed on the round apple in Lin Ran's hand. After a long while, he spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"Is this the apple you peeled?"

"Yes, I specifically picked a big one for you."

Lin Ran smiled sweetly and handed over the apple with her fair hand.

"Eat quickly."

Xiao Jingchen frowned as he stared at the round apple, a hint of difficulty on his face.

It wasn't that he didn't want to eat, it's just that he had never actually eaten a whole apple before. Of course, the main reason was that the way he ate an apple was... rather unseemly.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"Then I'll just have to eat it myself."

Lin Ran's eyes crinkled into a smile, a sly glint flashing in them, before she happily took a bite.

The sweet aroma of apples instantly filled my mouth.

Lin Ran smiled contentedly, and her satisfied expression made Xiao Jingchen's heart itch.

Is this apple really that delicious?

Just as he was about to ask to come and try it, the phone on the table suddenly rang.

Few people know Xiao Jingchen's phone number; those who do call must be dealing with something important.

Therefore, even though the call interrupted his good mood, he only frowned slightly and pressed the answer button.

"Brother Xiao, when are you coming back?"

Ye Chuchu's charming voice came from the phone, startling the two people in the room.

"Brother Xiao? You have to come back soon, I miss you so much."

Undeterred by the lack of response, Ye Chuchu spoke again, her deliberately soft voice tinged with disappointment.

Xiao Jingchen pursed his lips and finally spoke.

"I'll go back after I've finished dealing with things here."

"Really? Brother Xiao, can I come pick you up?"

"No need, just stay at home."

Thinking of Lin Ran still standing beside him, Xiao Jingchen subconsciously turned around and lowered his voice considerably.

In Lin Ran's eyes, it was as if she was the one who was in the way.

The apple in my hand had lost its sweetness and instead tasted somewhat bitter.

"I go first."

Lin Ran said something in a low voice, and without caring whether Xiao Jingchen heard her, she turned around and left the room.

After Xiao Jingchen finally managed to calm Ye Chuchu down, he turned around and saw that the room was empty.

Lin Ran actually left!

Instantly, Xiao Jingchen became even more dissatisfied with Ye Chuchu.

If it weren't for that phone call...

In the afternoon, Zhou Qing knocked on Lin Ran's door with a bitter face.

"Madam, Mr. Xiao said we can pack up and go home now."

"Go back now? Can his body handle it?"

Lin Ran raised an eyebrow, her tone unconsciously tinged with worry.

In truth, she knew that according to the plan, the two of them should have returned long ago, but it was because Xiao Jingchen was injured that they were delayed for so long.

"I'm perfectly healthy, so you don't need to worry about me."

Before Zhou Qing could answer, a familiar voice came from behind him, only a little hoarse.

"Why are you here too?"

Subconsciously, Lin Ran asked the question, paused, then suddenly remembered something and began to speak to herself.

"I understand. There are reporters outside, right? I'll get ready and come out right away."

After saying that, Lin Ran closed the door without giving anyone a chance to react.

Xiao Jingchen narrowed his eyes, his expression inscrutable.

"Mr. Xiao, should we arrange for some reporters to come over?"

"No need."

Xiao Jingchen chuckled, a smile playing on his lips as he sat down on the sofa in the living room, seemingly lost in thought.

Lin Ran moved quickly, and within minutes she had tidied herself up and walked out wearing a long dress that matched Xiao Jingchen.

"I'm all packed, let's go."

Lin Ran smiled and took the initiative to link arms with Xiao Jingchen.

I thought I'd see the same kind of crowd as at the airport when I went outside, but there was nothing in the courtyard. Not to mention reporters, not even the servants showed up.

Xiao Jingchen looked at Lin Ran's shocked expression, a smile playing on his lips.

"Where are the reporters? Are they hiding in the shadows?"

Even though she didn't see anything, Lin Ran still didn't dare to relax and whispered in Xiao Jingchen's ear.

Warm breath brushed against Xiao Jingchen's ear, and a fleeting look of panic flashed across the usually calm man's eyes. He tilted his head and created some distance.

"I never said I contacted reporters."

"You obviously..."

Lin Ran immediately let go of his hand, and was about to refute when she vaguely remembered.

It seems he didn't say a word at all!