The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 185 Returning to the Old House for Dinner

In the dark alley, Lin Ran raised the wooden stick in her hand and struck the man who was rushing towards her hard.

With a loud bang, Lin Ran cautiously opened her eyes, only to find that the wooden stick in her hand was broken in half, while the man who had been hit was still standing there as if nothing had happened.

Perhaps the alcohol numbed his body, because he didn't feel any pain at all; he just stared lecherously at Lin Ran's exposed thighs.

"You little rascal, you really have a fiery temper."

"As long as you behave, we brothers guarantee you'll live the high life... hiccup."

"Yes, little sister, why would you dress like that to go out so late at night? Isn't it just for people to see?"

At the intersection not far away, Xiao Jingchen raised his hand and touched his heart, feeling inexplicably flustered.

He took out his phone to make a call, but no one answered. However, he could faintly hear Lin Ran's phone ringing.

In the alley, Lin Ran heard her phone ring, and a glimmer of hope appeared on her face. Whoever it was, just save her.

But as she was about to approach, several men surrounded her and kicked the phone aside.

"You dare to resist? Damn it, I'll show you what I'm capable of now."

The man cursed angrily, cracking his knuckles as he walked step by step toward Lin Ran.

She could only crouch down awkwardly, covering her head with her hands to prevent being hit on the head.

The expected pain did not come; instead, there was a sound of a heavy object hitting the ground in front of me.

Lin Ran cautiously looked up, only to be pulled into a familiar-smelling embrace.

Her body stiffened for a moment, then she looked up and saw that familiar face, and her forced composure crumbled instantly.

“Xiao Jingchen…”

The person in his arms was trembling violently. Xiao Jingchen's face was originally gloomy, but seeing her like this, the anger in his heart slowly receded like the tide.

He awkwardly comforted Lin Ran, his sharp eyes sweeping over the people around him.

"Why don't you get out yet?"

Although the group was already drunk, they could still sense the unusual aura emanating from Xiao Jingchen.

They helped the man who had fallen to the ground to his feet and staggered away from the alley.

"Okay, it's okay."

Xiao Jingchen's tone was somewhat stiff, but Lin Ran could hear the concern in his words.

She slowly raised her head, her voice muffled.

"Why are you here?"

Xiao Jingchen froze for a moment before speaking in an annoyed tone.

"It's all because of you. You said you wanted to come over."

"You're really causing me trouble."

Lin Ran pursed her lips. She had just experienced such a dangerous situation and hadn't fully recovered yet. Now, being told what to do by Xiao Jingchen made her feel even more wronged.

"I was on my way to pick you up and take you home, but I never expected to encounter something like this."

Lin Ran's voice was extremely aggrieved, like a small brush scratching at Xiao Jingchen's heart.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, albeit somewhat awkwardly.

"Don't do that again, go now."

"it is good."

Lin Ran followed behind Xiao Jingchen. The two didn't say a word the whole way, but the atmosphere inexplicably relaxed.

The next morning, Lin Ran left the villa early and called Lin Qing.

"Ranran? Why are you calling so early? Did something happen?"

"No, I just miss you a little."

Hearing that Lin Qing's voice was not weak at all, Lin Ran was finally able to relax.

"Are you really okay? Don't lie to your mother."

"Of course it's okay. Alright, I have to go to work now. We can talk again when you have time."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ran's worries finally dissipated, and she even felt more motivated to go to work.

Despite her inconvenience in coming to work, Ye Chuchu stubbornly insisted on coming to the office.

After all, Xiao Jingchen abandoned her yesterday. If she doesn't come over for a day, who knows if that bitch Lin Ran will take the opportunity to seduce her.

Just in case, she would crawl into the company even if she had a broken bone.

However, when Xiao Jingchen saw her, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

“Brother Jingchen, I didn’t want to miss work, so I came over.”

Noticing his gaze, Ye Chuchu pitifully began to explain, hoping to make Xiao Jingchen feel sorry for her. However, she did not expect him to simply nod indifferently without any other reaction.

Ye Chuchu clenched her fists and made an excuse to slip into the office.

Lin Ran came to deliver documents as usual. When she saw the two people in the office, her heart ached slightly, but only for a few seconds, and her expression quickly returned to normal.

"Mr. Xiao, the documents."

Lin Ran spoke concisely, and left without a trace of lingering affection after putting down the documents in her hand.

"Wait, come with me to the old house tomorrow."

Just as Lin Ran was about to leave, Xiao Jingchen suddenly spoke up, keeping her there. After a pause, he added an explanation.

"Grandpa told us to go over there, so get ready."

"I see."

Lin Ran nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

A hint of joy flashed in Ye Chuchu's eyes, but she blinked, feigning surprise.

"Brother Jingchen, I feel like my sister isn't in a good mood."

"Is it because I'm here?"

"I'd better go out, lest my sister misunderstand something."

Ye Chuchu stood up with a bitter face and limped out. Seeing her troubled look, Xiao Jingchen had no choice but to speak up and organize things.

"Stay here and get some rest. You don't need to come back tomorrow."

Ye Chuchu nodded, but a hint of greed remained in her eyes. After a long while, she spoke again.

"Brother Jingchen, I also want to visit Grandpa tomorrow. We had some misunderstandings before..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchen looked up and spoke without hesitation.

"Tomorrow won't work, we'll talk about it later."

Ye Chuchu's face stiffened, and after a long while, she managed to force a smile.

"I see."

Outside the office, Lin Ran slowed her pace. She couldn't help but turn around and saw Ye Chuchu talking to Xiao Jingchen with a shy expression.

She raised her hand to her heart, feeling the slight pain there, and sighed with a lowered gaze.

Thinking about going to the old house tomorrow, Lin Ran, unusually, didn't work overtime after get off work and went straight home.

When you're going to see Grandpa, you should bring something thoughtful, like... a small cake.

Lin Ran couldn't help but smile when she thought of the adorable look on Grandpa Xiao's face as he ate the cake.

Lin Ran always took care of the gifts for the old man herself. She rolled up her sleeves, carefully prepared all the ingredients, and then slowly made the cake and stored it in the refrigerator.

In this way, several hours passed.

Lin Ran shook her stiff shoulders and went back upstairs, but didn't see a sneaky figure slip into the kitchen and open the refrigerator door.