The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 16 was all a lie!

"I have no other way, I really have no other way."

Lin Ran took a deep breath, pulled out the needle that was still infused on the back of her hand, and stumbled as she tried to leave the ward.

"Oh, miss, why did you pull out the needle? Lie down quickly, you're very weak right now."

The nurse who had just come in for rounds was terrified when she saw Lin Ran's actions. She put down what she was holding and went over to her, forcefully making her lie down on the bed again.

"No matter what, you can't neglect your health; health is the foundation of everything."

The nurse spoke in a serious tone, and Lin Ran lowered her eyes to stare at the back of her hand before finally speaking.

"I understand, thank you, I won't remove the needle."

"That's more like it. Where's your boyfriend?"

“He was so nervous when he carried you in this morning, and he stayed by your side all morning.”

Boy friend?

Lin Ran's head felt a little heavy. When she woke up, wasn't Xiao Jingchen the only person beside her?

Could the boyfriend the nurse mentioned be Xiao Jingchen?

But how could Xiao Jingchen possibly panic because she was sick? That man would only think that she was willing to degenerate in a bar for money.

The nurse wasn't angry that she didn't answer. She gave a few more instructions and left the ward, not forgetting to express her envy before leaving.

"Your boyfriend looked terrible when he brought you here. He was clearly very worried about you. I'm so envious of you."

Worry about her.

Is Xiao Jingchen worried about her?

But she...

Lin Ran clutched the black card tightly, tears streaming down her face. Did she really deserve it?

In the end, Lin Ran still used the card that Xiao Jingchen had left for her.

In the conference room of the Xiao Group, Xiao Jingchen looked at the deduction notification on his phone, a mocking smile playing on his lips, yet a strange sense of annoyance ignited within him.

Is this what she meant by not wanting money?

He must have been blind to think that Lin Ran would be a good wife, the woman who would wait for him to come home, and the one who would light a lamp at home for him...

The person speaking in the conference room sensed Xiao Jingchen's increasingly cold expression and hesitated for a long time before daring to utter a sentence.

Just now, President Xiao's attitude was quite good. How did he get angry in the blink of an eye? Could it be that he said something wrong?

"Why don't you continue?"

Xiao Jingchen raised his eyes, his sharp gaze falling on the man who had stood up to introduce the product, and impatiently tapped the table with his fingertips.

"If you can't even explain the product clearly, I don't think there's any need for us to cooperate."

These words were utterly merciless, and the man introducing the product turned pale. But thinking of all the effort he had put into this collaboration, he took a deep breath and began his presentation.

This time, no mistakes were made.

Everyone was waiting for Xiao Jingchen to speak, but the man sitting there seemed to be in a daze, staring coldly at the table.

After a long pause, he suddenly stood up and left the office.

This action stunned everyone, especially the man who had just introduced the product, who sat down with a dejected look on his face.

"Well, our CEO Xiao has some matters to attend to. We'll leave the follow-up to Secretary Song."

Zhou Qing stepped forward to explain, unhesitatingly dumping this huge problem on Song Nuan, and chased after Xiao Jingchen's retreating figure.

After leaving, Xiao Jingchen felt somewhat regretful, wondering how he could have let such a hypocritical and materialistic woman sway his heart.

"Mr. Xiao, are you going to the hospital to see your wife?"

Beside him, Zhou Qing asked cautiously, but she didn't expect that her words would be like igniting a bomb, and Xiao Jingchen's expression turned even colder.

"Why are you looking at her? Go home."

"No, go to Nightfall."

"Okay Mr. Xiao."

Zhou Qing seemed to have gotten used to Xiao Jingchen's recent sudden change of heart. He turned his head without changing his expression and drove towards the bar in the city center.

Although bars are usually more lively at night, this place is different. Even during the day, it is always full of customers. Stepping inside is like entering another world, where a decadent atmosphere permeates the dim light.

"Handsome, is this your first time here?"

As soon as the two entered, a woman dressed in a flamboyant manner approached, her soft, boneless hand climbing onto Xiao Jingchen's chest, and the scent of cheap perfume assaulting his nostrils.

Xiao Jingchen looked at the woman who was pressing against him, a look of disgust flashing between his brows. He took a few steps back as if avoiding a virus.

"roll."

The woman, still somewhat unwilling to give up, shook her snow-white chest and was about to press herself against it when Zhou Qing appeared and forcefully separated the two.

"Miss, if you've been rejected, don't try to get any closer."

The woman was somewhat unconvinced, but when she saw Xiao Jingchen heading towards the second floor, she stopped in her tracks.

The people who can get a seat on the second floor are all of high status. Even if that man is really handsome, she probably won't be able to hook up with him.

"Oh, what a pity."

The woman was not discouraged. She curled her red lips and her sharp eyes searched for her next target.

He even boldly touched Zhou Qing's chest before leaving.

"Women are terrible."

Zhou Qing's ears turned red. She muttered a complaint under her breath and was about to go upstairs when she caught a glimpse of a very familiar figure walking around the corner.

Like... Madam.

"No way, how could Madam be here right now?"

Zhou Qing shook her head, no longer dwelling on the matter, and turned to go upstairs.

Meanwhile, Lin Ran, still looking somewhat pale, stood at the bar counter.

She wouldn't use Xiao Jingchen's money for nothing; she would have to pay it back slowly. So, she couldn't lose this job for the time being.

"Xiao Ran, a big client has come upstairs. Go up and see if you can sell it."

"That man has a bad temper. If you can't handle it, get out of here right now, understand?"

As Lin Ran listened to the foreman's rambling instructions, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"I understand, don't worry."

Lin Ran took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

"Enter."

The people inside responded quickly, but Lin Ran was stunned; the voice seemed somewhat familiar.

"Hello sir, your wine..."

Lin Ran didn't have time to think it through. She smiled and pushed open the door, only to be stunned by the scene before her.

Not only her, but even Zhou Qing, who was standing to the side, looked over with a surprised expression.

"Ah."

A hint of coldness flashed in Xiao Jingchen's eyes as he looked Lin Ran up and down.

"Looks like you're really short on money. Even when you're sick, you don't forget to come here to pick up rich guys? Or is it that my Xiao family can't satisfy you?"

"I……"

"Is this how you usually serve alcohol? Come here and pour me some."

Xiao Jingchen leaned back on the sofa, raised his chin at Lin Ran, and his eyes were icy cold.

So this is her true nature; all that obedience and warmth was fake!

Lin Ran wanted to turn around and run away, but she didn't dare. She could only grit her teeth and walk over, stiffly put the wine on the table, and turn around to escape.

"Walk?"

Xiao Jingchen sneered, "Making the guests happy is your job. Now I want you to drink with me."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Lin Ran's face. "I'm sorry, I just came to deliver the wine. Please have some self-respect!"

"Self-respect?"

As he spoke, Xiao Jingchen breathed lightly into Lin Ran's ear, "So you know how to have some self-respect?"

After saying that, he pressed Lin Ran hard onto the sofa.

"Xiao Jingchen! Let me go!"

Lin Ran's eyes welled up with tears, but she stubbornly refused to cry, instead pushing Xiao Jingchen away forcefully.

The more she tried to refuse, the angrier Xiao Jingchen became. He was just pretending!

Still putting on!

It's all fake!

It's all deceptive!

He gritted his teeth and said, "Since you're always trying to hook up rich guys, why don't you come to me? I'm much richer than them!"