The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 124 The Wild Man is President Xiao

Lin Ran took a glass of red wine from the waiter beside her, her eyes searching for her target.

Although this isn't the perfect setting to discuss work, it's still good to make a good impression.

Before they could find the person, the lights in the stands came on, and Jiang Rao, Jiang Jun, and Xiao Jingchen appeared together in that spot.

Jiang Rao's cheeks flushed red, and she looked at Xiao Jingchen with a shy and timid gaze.

Lin Ran reminded herself not to care, but her gaze still involuntarily drifted over.

On the platform, Xiao Jingchen took out a gift box and handed it over, his deep, magnetic voice echoing throughout the hall.

"Happy birthday."

"Thank you, Brother Jingchen, I really like this gift."

Before even opening it for a glance, Jiang Rao expressed her gratitude, and her uniquely ambiguous tone caused the people around her to start teasing her.

Lin Ran pursed her lips, forcing herself to look away and no longer look at them.

But the sadness in my heart was something I couldn't hide.

To distract herself, she could only look at other people.

After an unknown amount of time, a pair of black high heels suddenly appeared in front of Lin Ran.

My gaze slowly moved upwards, and a completely unfamiliar face appeared before me.

Are you Lin Ran?

Tian Minmin's smile was warm, and the sincerity in her eyes seemed genuine. Although Lin Ran didn't want to cause trouble, she wouldn't lay a hand on someone who was smiling.

"Yes, who are you?"

"Me? Of course I belong to Miss Jiang."

Tian Minmin smiled even sweeter, but what she said made Lin Ran frown.

She swirled the wine in her glass, the crimson liquid slowly turning in the glass, and the next second, she tilted her wrist slightly and splashed it at Lin Ran.

Unfortunately, Lin Ran was already on guard. After seeing Tian Minmin's movements, she moved a few steps to the left, spilling red wine on the ground, but not a single drop stuck to her body.

"Your methods are too clumsy."

Lin Ran chuckled softly, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

She flicked her wrist, and the liquid in the cup spilled all over Tian Minmin with lightning speed.

The already form-fitting long dress became even more revealing when soaked, with certain parts of the body partially visible.

Tian Minmin froze for a few seconds, then hugged her shoulders and screamed.

The shrill voice immediately drew everyone's attention.

Jiang Rao was stunned by the scene, then a hint of wild joy flashed in her eyes.

"Oh dear, Minmin, what's wrong with you?"

Jiang Rao took a few steps in a panic. When she saw the wine on Tian Minmin's clothes, her eyes were full of disgust, but under everyone's gaze, she still gritted her teeth and walked over.

"Rao Rao, I..."

Tian Minmin's face was drained of color, and she trembled, hugging her arms. The pointing and whispering gazes around her felt like needles pricking her.

Although it was an accident, so many people present witnessed her disgraceful behavior.

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Jiang Rao went over and squeezed her hand.

"Minmin, how did you get so much wine spilled on you? Who did this?"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Tian Minmin's eyes. The safest thing for her was to leave as soon as possible, but Jiang Rao would definitely come after her afterward.

After a moment, Tian Minmin made a decision. She bit her lip, her eyes filled with tears, and reached out her trembling hand to point at Lin Ran who was standing there.

"It was...it was Miss Lin, she threw the wine at me."

"Besides, all I did was say I'm your friend, and she suddenly..."

After saying that, Tian Minmin started crying again.

"Lin Ran, you've gone too far! I kindly invited you to my birthday party, and you actually did this?"

"We're all girls, how could you be so vicious!"

As soon as Jiang Rao finished speaking, the people around her pointed and whispered at Lin Ran, but no one dared to say a word.

"Forget it, Rao Rao. It was my fault for trying to become friends with Miss Lin."

"It's just some spilled wine, nothing serious."

Tian Minmin lowered her head pitifully, looking like she was enduring humiliation.

"It's okay, Minmin. I'm here to support you. Even if Brother Jingchen comes, we'll still be in the right!"

Jiang Rao said aggressively, and Lin Ran, who had been standing to the side without saying a word, suddenly clapped her hands, her lips full of smiles.

"Great, it's a real shame that you two don't go into acting."

"I haven't even said a word yet, and you've already condemned me."

After a pause, Lin Ran suddenly raised her head and pointed her index finger at the light above her head.

"I remember there are security cameras here. If this lady really feels wronged, should we check the footage?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tian Minmin's already pale face went completely bloodless.

She lifted her skirt and took a few steps back, shaking her head, tears welling up in her eyes.

"No need, I'll be going now."

Tian Minmin turned and ran away, her hands barely covering her vital parts.

Jiang Rao's expression changed several times. She looked at Lin Ran and her eyes widened when she caught sight of the blue light on Lin Ran's neck.

"Lin Ran, how could you wear a fake necklace to a banquet?"

Jiang Rao stared at Lin Ran's neck as if she had discovered a new continent, covering her mouth in disbelief.

As soon as she shouted that, everyone's eyes fell on the same spot.

Those who knew the truth wore a mocking expression, remaining silent as they watched the spectacle unfold.

Lin Ran raised her hand to touch the necklace around her neck, her tone playful.

"You mean... my necklace is fake?"

Her calm demeanor caused a flicker of panic in Jiang Rao's eyes, and she hesitated for a long time before speaking again.

"Yes, I've seen this necklace before. It's in the US, not in China at all."

"is it?"

Lin Ran smiled, her red lips curving slightly. She casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, exuding extraordinary elegance with every gesture.

"Didn't you know that this necklace was an item auctioned off recently?"

The auction was no secret to those present, and many of them had even attended before, so they naturally recognized the necklace.

Their gazes toward Jiang Rao grew increasingly strange.

"You're just a lowly employee of the Xiao family! How could you possibly afford such an expensive necklace? Maybe it was bought by one of your lovers!"

Jiang Rao lost her temper and blurted it out in front of everyone without any attempt to hide it.

Lin Ran's expression changed, and she laughed in anger.

Jiang Rao and Ye Chuchu are exactly alike; even the words they say are almost identical.

Even if she really can't afford it, there's still Xiao Jingchen.

How can these people not understand her identity?

Just as Lin Ran was about to speak, an angry voice entered her ears, and she fell into a warm embrace.

Smelling that all-too-familiar scent, Lin Ran did not struggle.

"It was indeed bought by a man."