The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 100 I'm Not Blind

Although the custom of keeping vigil at night has disappeared, Lin Ran still doesn't go to bed early.

After dinner, she stood in the garden and looked up at the sky. Fireworks were exploding one after another in the sky, seemingly out of nowhere.

Lin Ran let out a satisfied sigh. She had lost track of how long it had been. She had never imagined that the New Year could be so interesting.

Back in the Ye family, the New Year meant nothing but endless housework and leftover cold food for her.

"Ah-"

A gust of cold wind blew by, and Lin Ran sneezed. At the same time, a warm coat was draped over her shoulders.

"The company won't reimburse you if you get sick from the cold."

Xiao Jingchen's tone was cold, but there was a hint of warmth in his eyes than before.

Lin Ran stared blankly at him, fireworks exploding in her ears and in her heart.

"Thank you."

After a long pause, Lin Ran blushed and said something. Xiao Jingchen was taken aback and said helplessly.

"Don't be so polite to me."

"Ok!"

Lin Ran looked up, smiled at Xiao Jingchen.

Her curved eyes met Xiao Jingchen's gaze, and a soft spot in his heart melted.

Neither of them spoke again, and they sat side by side watching the fireworks in the sky.

No one noticed that in a room behind them, the old man was watching the two of them through the window, a satisfied smile on his face.

The next morning, Lin Ran was awakened by the noise outside. As soon as she opened her eyes, Xiao Jingchen, who was beside her, also sat up with a frown.

"Young Master, Young Madam, the Ye family has arrived."

The maid spoke nervously from outside, her voice somewhat hurried.

Lin Ran frowned, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes.

What are they doing here?

Normally, Lin Ran would lie down and take another nap, but things were different now. It was the Lunar New Year, and it wasn't appropriate to do that, so she could only sigh and put on her clothes.

The festive bright red dress made Lin Ran look even fairer, and the fluffy coat she wore added a touch of playfulness to her cuteness.

Even Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but praise him.

"good."

Lin Ran felt somewhat helpless. The clothes were chosen by Grandpa Xiao, and although they were very warm, she still felt they were a bit childish.

"I'm going down first."

After tidying up quickly, Lin Ran heard the commotion downstairs getting louder and louder, so she hurried down.

Ye Chuchu acted as if she were back in her own home, bossing the servants around in an imperious manner.

When Ye Minghua saw Lin Ran come down, he also straightened his face and raised his chin in dissatisfaction.

"Lin Ran, I've been waiting here for ages, why are you only coming down now?"

"It's not like I made you wait."

Lin Ran retorted without any politeness, looking at the three people in front of her with an impatient expression.

"What are you doing here?"

Ye Minghua's expression changed, and he was about to make a move, but Wang Mei stopped him.

"Oh dear, isn't it the New Year? Of course we've come to wish you a Happy New Year."

Wang Mei answered with a smile, and when she saw Ye Chuchu standing there stunned, she gave her a push.

"Hurry up and go see why President Xiao hasn't come down yet."

Lin Ran wanted to stop her, but then she opened her mouth but didn't say anything.

"If there's nothing else, hurry up and leave. There's nothing more to say between us."

"Lin Ran, I'm your father. People will talk about you behind your back if you act like this!"

Even with Wang Mei frantically trying to persuade him, Ye Minghua couldn't hold back and slapped the sofa.

"I'd like to see who dares to speak ill of her behind her back."

Before Lin Ran could speak, an elderly voice came from behind her.

Grandpa Xiao seemed to have been woken up as well, and was pushed by the maid to Lin Ran's side.

He had just seen from upstairs that these people dared to be so arrogant in the Xiao family's residence. If he didn't do something, wouldn't he be letting the Xiao family down?

"Grandpa Xiao, I was just too angry. Please don't take it to heart."

Upon seeing the old man, Ye Minghua immediately composed himself and said with a forced smile, while Wang Mei quickly offered a few words of explanation from the side.

The old man sneered, a hint of coldness in his somewhat cloudy eyes.

“I’m not blind, I can see everything clearly.”

Wang Mei's heart skipped a beat. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the old man was staring at her as he said those words.

"Since you've come to wish us a Happy New Year, you should head back now that you're done."

Xiao Jingchen came downstairs at some point, still wearing a black suit, but his tie was now the same color as Lin Ran's dress.

"Okay, okay, let's go back now."

Ye Minghua stood up, and just as the two were about to leave, Ye Chuchu ran down from upstairs.

She didn't greet Xiao Jingchen, but just glanced at Lin Ran with a complicated expression before leaving the villa with Ye Minghua.

Looking at her last gaze, Lin Ran felt uneasy.

After a few annoying people left, the villa became quiet again, and Lin Ran enjoyed her rare vacation.

As time passed, even though Lin Ran was resisting all over, the day came for her to return to the Ye family.

Old Master Xiao had already thought of this matter and asked Butler Xiao to go with Lin Ran.

"Remember, don't let them bully Ranran."

Lin Ran's initial nervousness had largely dissipated, and she looked at the old man with a touch of helplessness.

"Grandpa, I'm not that fragile, so don't worry."

"When I get back, how about I make yogurt pudding?"

The old man's eyes lit up, and he nodded.

On the second floor of the villa, in the study, Xiao Jingchen stood by the window, watching Lin Ran leave.

"Zhou Qing."

"Mr. Xiao, I'm heading out right now."

"No need to come over."

ha?

Zhou Qing was about to ask why when the call was disconnected. He stared blankly for a long time, his heart filled with resentment.

He was just enjoying a rare holiday in bed when Xiao Jingchen suddenly called.

He finally managed to drag himself out of his warm bed, but now he's suddenly being told he doesn't need to go.

Zhou Qing hesitated for a long time on the sofa before decisively returning to her room.

Sleep some more!

Meanwhile, Butler Xiao brought Lin Ran back to the Ye family.

Looking at this place that was both incredibly familiar and strange, Lin Ran took a deep breath and went inside.

The Ye family of three sat on the sofa, and when they heard Lin Ran come in, they snorted coldly.

"So you finally decided to come back. We thought you looked down on us now that you'd climbed the social ladder."

Ye Minghua spoke in a sarcastic tone, and the next second he saw the person behind Lin Ran pause for a moment, a hint of tension flashing in his eyes.

Butler Xiao didn't say anything, put down the gifts in his hands and stood aside.

Ye Chuchu stared at Lin Ran for a long time, then suddenly stood up and dragged her upstairs. Lin Ran frowned, but did not resist.

She was rather curious about what Ye Chuchu would say.

Ye Chuchu dragged Lin Ran to her room and even locked the door from the inside before she breathed a sigh of relief.