The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 276 I just happened to be passing by

Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but raise his wrist to check the time, his expression even more unpleasant than before.

"Zhou Qing, I'm giving you ten minutes. If you don't get there by then, get the hell out of here."

He narrowed his eyes dangerously, but his tone was anything but joking.

Zhou Qing snapped his phone away and slammed his foot on the gas pedal.

He's just an employee; they probably won't arrest him along with everyone else.

Because of some delays on the way, Xiao Jingchen arrived at the kindergarten gate after get off work hours.

He completely ignored Zhou Qing, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated, got out of the car, and stared intently at the crowd, as if searching for something.

In the kindergarten, Lin Ran looked at Niannian hanging on her lap with a helpless expression.

"Be good, stand still."

The little girl pouted, somewhat displeased, and let go of his hand, instead tugging at Lin Ran's clothes.

The mother and daughter walked out of the kindergarten in unison.

Lin Ran suddenly stopped, squatted down and hugged Niannian in her arms, looking around warily.

Just now, she suddenly had a feeling that she was being watched.

Although the gaze wasn't malicious, Lin Ran still felt offended.

She glanced up casually, but suddenly froze.

Why is Xiao Jingchen here?

Lin Ran took a few deep breaths to calm down. She originally wanted to pretend she hadn't seen anything and leave, but Xiao Jingchen walked straight towards her.

"Lin Ran".

Despite the extremely gentle voice, Lin Ran felt a chill run down her spine.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

From the moment Xiao Jingchen saw Lin Ran, he couldn't take his eyes off her, his gaze fixed intently on the person before him.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Since there was no way to avoid it, Lin Ran could only respond softly, subtly pulling Niannian closer into her arms, her gesture full of protectiveness.

Xiao Jingchen didn't speak, his eyes just staring straight at Lin Ran.

She has changed a lot.

Compared to her previous gentleness, she is now more like a rose with thorns, carrying a sharpness she had never shown before.

He couldn't even imagine how Lin Ran had spent all these years alone.

"Let's go, get in the car."

Lin Ran frowned, wanting to refuse, but she knew that Xiao Jingchen wouldn't give up easily once he set his mind on something, so she could only sigh and walk over with him.

We were bound to meet this sooner or later, and now that we've met, let's deal with the things that shouldn't have happened.

As for that faint flutter in her heart, Lin Ran simply ignored it.

The moment Nian Nian heard the voice while being held in Lin Ran's arms, she immediately recognized who it was. She couldn't help but peek out from Lin Ran's embrace, her round eyes staring straight at Xiao Jingchen, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Uncle, it's that handsome uncle at the airport!"

"Mommy, look! Isn't he handsome!"

A childish voice rang out in the car, and Zhou Qing tensed up immediately. He didn't even dare to turn around to see what was going on, and simply started the car in silence.

"Little girl, we meet again."

Knowing that the child was his, Xiao Jingchen's gaze softened unconsciously as he reached out and hugged her.

Lin Ran wanted to stop her, but she couldn't keep up with Nian Nian's speed and could only watch helplessly as she threw herself into Xiao Jingchen's arms.

"Little girl, what's your name?"

"My name is Lin Niannian, Uncle. What's your name?"

"I am you..."

Xiao Jingchen smiled slightly, about to reveal his identity, when he was glared at fiercely.

He pursed his lips and touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.

"Just call me Handsome Uncle."

Hearing his answer, Lin Ran silently breathed a sigh of relief.

There was no possibility between her and Xiao Jingchen, so there was no need for the child to know things he shouldn't know.

Perhaps it was the blood relationship at play, but Nian Nian was very close to Xiao Jingchen, and even before Lin Ran could stop her, she wanted to reveal all her family's wealth.

"My name is Lin Niannian. I used to live in France. My mommy is the best mommy in the world. And, just between you and me, she doesn't have..."

"Every year!"

Fortunately, the car stopped in time, and Lin Ran snatched Niannian back. When she saw the car stop in front of her house, she revealed a sarcastic smile.

This man hasn't changed at all.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her displeasure.

"Thank you for bringing us back, Mr. Xiao. If there's nothing else, we'll head back now."

Lin Ran thought this was the end, but just as she was closing the door, an arm blocked her way.

Lin Ran's pupils contracted slightly, and she quickly stopped the door.

"Are you crazy? If you don't want your arm, go to the hospital to have it amputated. Don't try to scam me here."

Xiao Jingchen waved his hand dismissively, his eyes fixed on Lin Ran's angry expression with an almost infatuated look.

Looking at my reflection in those dark eyes, I felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction welling up inside me.

Lin Ran realized that she had overreacted. She squatted down and said a few words to Niannian, and only breathed a sigh of relief after watching her go upstairs.

"Xiao Jingchen, what exactly do you want to do?"

Lin Ran's tone was indifferent, with a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

“Every year is my child.”

Xiao Jingchen stared intently at Lin Ran, his eyes barely able to contain the emotions deep within them.

He paused, then his tone became very gentle, even somewhat ingratiating.

"I was just passing by and gave you a ride back."

"Passing by?"

Lin Ran raised an eyebrow slightly, her eyes full of mockery.

"You just happened to pass by the kindergarten, and then checked our address and brought us back, right?"

Faced with Lin Ran's questioning, Xiao Jingchen did not refute it, but instead nodded as if it were a matter of course.

"I did investigate."

"I think I have the right to know where my wife and children are, right?"

"

"Xiao Jingchen!"

For some unknown reason, Lin Ran was instantly enraged by those words. She glared at Xiao Jingchen warningly, her tone carrying a hint of threat.

"Watch your form of address. We have no relation to each other anymore."

She paused slightly, then curled her lips into a mocking smile.

"Also, don't forget that you're already engaged to Ye Chuchu. Our contract is only for three years. When the contract expires, we'll automatically get a divorce."

The word "divorce" was like a sharp knife piercing Xiao Jingchen's chest. His eyes were fixed on Lin Ran's red lips as they opened and closed, and a surge of impulse welled up in his heart.

He didn't refute it until a long while later, when he finally spoke in a low voice.

"We are not divorced."

“I tore up that contract, so we are not divorced.”

"You are still my wife, and Nian Nian is still my daughter."

"you!"

Lin Ran never expected that the usually aloof man would say such a thing. She took several deep breaths to keep herself from losing her temper on the spot.