The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 228 Copying a File

Xiao Yunsi drove very steadily; even the breeze felt warm on this summer night.

Lin Ran leaned back comfortably in her chair and sighed contentedly.

"are you tired?"

Xiao Yunsi glanced at him sideways, his voice unusually gentle, and considerately slowed down the car.

"well enough."

Lin Ran reclined the car seat slightly, and once the convertible was up, the starry sky was no longer visible.

Although there are not many stars.

A flicker of disbelief crossed Lin Ran's eyes. She reached out her hand, as if trying to catch that fleeting shooting star.

"I am a little tired."

Looking at her empty hands, Lin Ran couldn't help but think of Xiao Jingchen.

She clearly wanted to be with that person, but he was like a shooting star in the sky—beautiful for a fleeting moment, yet impossible to grasp.

"arrive."

Lin Ran was completely unguarded around him, and Xiao Yunsi guessed what she was thinking with just one glance.

He couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Only a foolish woman like that would believe in such a ridiculous love.

"Hey, Lin Ran, wake up."

A fleeting look of disdain crossed Xiao Yunsi's face.

His mind was completely occupied with the bidding document, and he had no time to comfort Lin Ran. He reached out and poked her with his finger, his tone full of urging.

"I know, I know."

Lin Ran slapped away Xiao Yunsi's outstretched hand, turned her head to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then got out of the car.

"By the way, you don't need to bring the original file down, just make a copy."

Just as Lin Ran was about to leave, Xiao Yunsi suddenly said something, paused, and then explained.

"If Xiao Jingchen finds out the documents are missing, then I won't be able to hide the fact that I lost them."

"You wouldn't be so heartless as to watch me get fired, would you?"

Xiao Yunsi pitifully shook Lin Ran's sleeve, dispelling the last trace of doubt in her mind.

"I see."

"Then you should go over there quickly, I'll wait for you here."

Xiao Yunsi smiled, watching Lin Ran leave step by step, his gentle demeanor instantly turning cold.

He lit a cigarette with trembling hands, unable to suppress the excitement in his eyes.

Inside the villa, although she already knew that Xiao Jingchen wouldn't be home at this time, Lin Ran still felt inexplicably flustered and stood hesitantly in front of the study door.

After a while, she raised her hand and knocked on the door, speaking softly.

"Xiao Jingchen, are you there?"

There was only silence in response to her.

Lin Ran breathed a sigh of relief and opened the door with the doorknob.

A faint smell of tobacco still lingered in the room.

Lin Ran frowned and raised her hand to fan herself.

How many cigarettes did they smoke? It's been so long and there's still such a strong smell of smoke.

Lin Ran frowned and rummaged through the table, finally finding the document Xiao Yunsi had mentioned at the very bottom.

She walked confidently to the printer and copied the document.

But when Lin Ran was about to put the original back, she looked at the table and couldn't remember where she had taken the document.

"Left side? Or right side?"

Lin Ran held the document with a conflicted expression, gesturing with her hands on both sides.

"If I put it anywhere, Xiao Jingchen shouldn't find it, right?"

Lin Ran hesitated for a few seconds, then placed the document on the left side, took the photocopy, and went downstairs.

Xiao Yunsi, who was waiting outside the door, had long been impatient. He took a deep drag on his cigarette, and through the swirling smoke, he saw Lin Ran approaching. He raised an eyebrow and threw the rest of his cigarette on the ground.

"Here, is this the document?"

Lin Ran was afraid that Xiao Yunsi was getting impatient, so she ran all the way here, and there was a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.

Xiao Yunsi stared at the words "bid document," his eyes burning with fervor.

He could barely contain himself and almost burst out laughing, but thankfully he realized that Lin Ran was still beside him, and in the end, only a happy smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done without you."

Xiao Yunsi spoke slowly and deliberately, his gaze towards Lin Ran now showing a hint of sincerity.

Although she was a foolish woman, at least she got what he wanted.

"Just don't lose it again next time, otherwise I won't help you next time."

Lin Ran raised her chin and said without any politeness.

"Don't worry, it won't happen again."

Xiao Yunsi lowered his eyes and smiled, his voice carrying a strange meaning.

"By the way, this matter must be kept a secret."

"Make sure Xiao Jingchen doesn't find out."

Lin Ran didn't answer, but stared at Xiao Yunsi and blinked.

Was it just her imagination? Why does Xiao Yunsi seem a little off?

"Lin Ran! You're staring at me blankly again."

Xiao Yunsi chuckled and suddenly leaned in, almost pressing his face against Lin Ran's.

Looking at her wide-open eyes filled with fright, he smiled with satisfaction.

"Okay, I know I'm handsome, but you don't have to stare at me like that, it makes me shy."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ran's doubts vanished instantly.

Nothing about being gloomy or strange happened could be associated with this man.

"You'd better leave now, I'm about to throw up if I hear you talk any longer."

Lin Ran said jokingly, and even made a vomiting gesture.

"Yes, yes, I'm leaving now."

"Don't go to the office tomorrow. Remember to eat well and rest well at home."

Before leaving, Xiao Yunsi patiently gave instructions again and again.

Lin Ran immediately dismissed all her doubts.

What could be wrong with Xiao Yunsi? She must be overthinking it.

Lin Ran composed herself and turned back to the villa.

Late at night, Xiao Jingchen returned home looking exhausted.

The company has been incredibly busy lately, and as the president, he has to handle many important matters personally.

Xiao Jingchen pinched the bridge of his nose wearily and went straight to the study.

As soon as he stepped into the room, he keenly sensed that something was wrong.

Someone has been inside the house.

Xiao Jingchen frowned and beckoned to the servants standing on the other side.

"Has anyone come into the study today?"

"No, young master. As you instructed, no one has entered the study."

"Did you lose something?"

The maid's voice trembled uncontrollably as she looked at Xiao Jingchen's gloomy face.

"It's okay, you can go down."

Xiao Jingchen stared at him for a while, then waved his hand and said nothing more.

He realized the servant wasn't lying, which meant that the person who entered the study was...

Xiao Jingchen's breath caught in his throat, and he dared not think any further.

He didn't want to doubt the woman.

Xiao Jingchen has a good memory; with just a quick glance, he could tell that the documents on the desktop had been tampered with, and one document had even been moved.

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Jingchen's eyes as he walked over to examine the documents on the desktop.