The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 362 He is very honest

When Xiao Jingchen returned to the company, the team that had taken over the cooperation was already sitting in the conference room, all with their heads down and not daring to utter a sound.

Especially after he came in.

The entire office felt like an icebox, so cold it sent chills down your spine.

Xiao Jingchen is known for being ruthless and cold-blooded. Now that this cooperation has been snatched away from their team, they will undoubtedly face the wrath of their boss.

When Zhou Qing saw Xiao Jingchen walk in, her heart skipped a beat. Just as she was about to speak up to explain for them, Xiao Jingchen had already sat down.

Seeing this, everyone's hearts sank, and they exchanged glances, their faces full of bitterness.

It seems they're completely finished this time.

"Have you finished researching the other company?"

Xiao Jingchen sat there for a long time but Zhou Qing didn't bring any documents. When he looked up, there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Zhou Qing was stunned for a few seconds before she seemed to suddenly realize something and hurriedly handed over the documents in her hand.

The only sound in the conference room was Xiao Jingchen flipping through documents.

On the other side, although Lin Ran appeared to be looking at the documents on the table, her eyes kept drifting to her phone.

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The moment the phone rang, Lin Ran slammed down the documents in her hand, picked up the phone, and answered it.

"Grandpa, how are you? Have you arrived safely in the US?"

On the other end of the phone, when Grandpa Xiao heard the urgent voice coming from the phone, he was stunned for a moment, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

"It hasn't been that long, and you already miss Grandpa?"

Lin Ran felt a sense of relief when she heard that he still had the mind to make jokes.

"I'm just worried that something might happen to you, Grandpa. Whether or not the other person wants to have the surgery, please come back soon. Niannian misses you so much."

Actually, Lin Ran originally wanted to say that she always felt uneasy, but she felt that saying these words would be unlucky, so she changed her tone and said something else.

"I understand. I'll go back after I check the situation here."

The old man didn't think anything was wrong. He happily hung up the phone and got into the car, completely unaware of the strange look in Xiao Yunsi's eyes on the other side.

As the vehicle drove away, several people suddenly emerged from the vicinity of the airport.

They looked at each other, nodded, and turned back into the airport.

At the same time, Xiao Jingchen also received this news.

"Reporting to the boss, he's very honest and doesn't seem to have anything wrong with him."

"I see."

A hint of surprise flashed across Xiao Jingchen's eyes, but he said nothing more and focused on handling company affairs.

No matter how much they investigated, they couldn't find anything wrong with that small company. They didn't even have a decent office. So where did this company get the money to steal their business from them?

Xiao Jingchen was completely baffled and could only put it aside for the time being.

After all, it was just a small collaboration, not worth his attention.

I thought the old man would be back soon, but just a few days later, he sent a message saying that he had some things to do in the United States and would not be coming back for the time being.

As Lin Ran read the message, her unease grew stronger.

"Has something happened to Grandpa? I called him but he didn't answer."

Xiao Jingchen's expression was also not good, but he didn't say anything. He just patted Lin Ran's back gently, his tone full of comfort.

"Don't worry, I'll send someone over to check it out."

"He's often like this. Maybe he's seen something interesting again. There's no need to worry too much."

With Xiao Jingchen's patient reassurance, Lin Ran finally calmed down.

Fortunately, the old man called via video the next day. Although it was only a few minutes and he was in bed, Lin Ran didn't notice anything wrong and silently put her mind at ease.

"Grandpa, remember to take good care of yourself."

In the video, the old man nodded, then looked to the other side, saying that he had something to do, and hurriedly hung up the phone.

"Mommy, is that Great-Grandpa? Why isn't he talking to Niannian?"

Beside her, Xiao Niannian, who was already dressed, came closer, her fair face showing a hint of confusion.

She hadn't spoken to her great-grandfather in a long time, something that would have been completely impossible before.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran seemed to be taken aback, feeling as if she had overlooked something.

"Great-Grandpa is busy looking for a treatment for my brother. Be a good boy every year, okay?"

Nian Nian pouted, feeling a little wronged, but didn't say anything more. She picked up her schoolbag, left the house, and boarded the school bus to school.

Lin Ran then straightened her clothes in front of the mirror, tied her long hair up in a bun, and paired it with her outfit, making her look capable and energetic, with a mysterious charm in every gesture.

Today she's going to negotiate a big deal for the company, so even if it's just for the sake of the company's good image, she needs to dress up nicely.

Because of that phone call that morning, Lin Ran arrived at the other party's company right on time.

Although she wasn't late, the other companies all arrived early, which made Lin Ran seem even more inconsiderate.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Li, I'm late."

Lin Ran took a deep breath, a hint of apology on her face, nodded slightly to the crowd, and then walked straight to her seat without a trace of panic in her eyes.

"It's okay, it's not time yet, so you're not late."

The man addressed as President Li raised the corners of his lips slightly and said nonchalantly, though his tone was perfunctory and his gloomy eyes never looked directly at Lin Ran.

Regardless, the meeting began.

Lin Ran presented FG Company's ideas in her best condition, but after she finished speaking, President Li did not react at all.

This sent a chill down Lin Ran's spine.

It seems there's no hope for this collaboration.

After the other man finished speaking, President Li gave him an appreciative look, and the tacit smiles between the two seemed to tell everyone the result of the meeting.

Just as the results were about to be announced, President Li suddenly received a phone call. When he returned, his face was rather grim, and he even glanced furtively at Lin Ran sitting on the other side.

"Given the proposals you all just submitted, I prefer FG Company. I apologize to everyone."

As soon as the words were spoken, not only Lin Ran was stunned, but even the man who had just been beaming with pride on the other side looked over stiffly.

"Mr. Li, are you sure it's FG Company? Are you sure there's no mistake?"

Mr. Li's face darkened, and without saying another word, he turned and left.