The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 159 Little Heartless

The atmosphere in the ward was relaxed, but Xiao Jingchen, standing outside the door, had a completely dark expression.

He kicked open the door with a bang, strode inside, grabbed Xiao Yunsi by the collar without saying a word, and punched him with his other fist.

Xiao Yunsi had no time to dodge and took a punch squarely, his eye sockets turning black instantly. But before he could say anything, Xiao Jingchen vented his anger on Lin Ran.

His eyes were disdainful and contemptuous.

"I originally thought I had misunderstood you, but now it seems, ha, you really are such a despicable woman."

A hint of disbelief flashed in Lin Ran's eyes, as if she couldn't believe these words came from Xiao Jingchen's mouth. But now the man was standing in front of her, and there was no way to deny it.

"Xiao Jingchen!"

Lin Ran concealed the disappointment in her eyes and called out. She looked up at Xiao Jingchen with a cold expression.

"Xiao Yunsi and I are just friends, not what you think."

"No? Lin Ran, my eyes will tell me the answer."

Xiao Jingchen scoffed, his tone still full of disdain, and his sarcastic words came out without thinking.

Lin Ran clenched her fists, looking at Xiao Jingchen with eyes full of disappointment.

"You're overthinking it. We're just friends, nothing more."

Xiao Yunsi lowered his eyes to hide the fierceness in them. Watching the two arguing fiercely, he reached out and touched the wound on his face, hissing softly.

"Steward Xiao has far too many."

"Besides, aren't you also having ambiguous relationships with other women?"

Xiao Yunsi said sarcastically, glancing at Lin Ran's increasingly unpleasant expression out of the corner of his eye, a mocking smile appeared on his face.

"If I do it this way myself, how can I ask others to do it the same way?"

Xiao Jingchen and Xiao Yunsi were already at odds, and his words now were like adding fuel to the fire.

Seeing Xiao Jingchen make a move, a barely perceptible smile flashed in Xiao Yunsi's eyes. This time, he didn't stand still and take the beating; the two of them started fighting.

Lin Ran froze for a few seconds, then hurriedly got out of bed to stop him.

If word gets out that the two young masters of the Xiao family are fighting, it won't be a good thing for the Xiao family or the company.

Lin Ran gave a self-deprecating smile. Even at a time like this, she was still thinking about these things for someone.

Xiao Jingchen caught a glimpse of Lin Ran getting out of bed out of the corner of his eye, and his heart skipped a beat.

That stupid woman, her leg injury hasn't healed yet, how dare she come down like that?

He was momentarily distracted, and Xiao Yunsi seized the opportunity, delivering a punch to his face without restraint.

All three of them froze on the spot, including Xiao Yunsi.

He had no intention of actually attacking Xiao Jingchen, so how come he didn't dodge such an obvious punch?

Xiao Jingchen pressed his tongue against his slightly numb cheek, then lowered his eyes, lost in thought.

Lin Ran took a deep breath and patted Xiao Yunsi on the shoulder.

"You go first, we have something to talk about."

Xiao Yunsi gave a casual reply and turned to leave.

Xiao Jingchen didn't stop them, but his eyes flickered when he saw the two talking close together. After Xiao Yunsi left, he turned to leave as well.

"Wait, Xiao Jingchen, don't go..."

Lin Ran hurriedly grabbed Xiao Jingchen's sleeve.

She had a feeling that if Xiao Jingchen left today, there would be no possibility for the two of them ever to be together again.

"Give me a reason to stay."

Thinking of what he had just witnessed, Xiao Jingchen was still dissatisfied. He glanced at the hem of his clothes that was being pulled, but did not move forward. However, he did not intend to stay either, and asked in a cold tone.

"Your face is injured, let me put some medicine on it for you."

Lin Ran said these words with some difficulty, and as soon as she finished speaking, she heard Xiao Jingchen's mocking laughter.

"Isn't this what you wanted to see?"

Lin Ran bit her lip hard, her lips turning pale. She didn't even dare to look up and meet his gaze, yet she stubbornly clung to Xiao Jingchen's sleeve, refusing to let go.

The two stood there in a stalemate for a long time.

"up to you."

Xiao Jingchen had never been so passive before, but when faced with Lin Ran's pitiful gaze, he couldn't bring himself to refuse and could only sit on the bed, suppressing his anger.

Lin Ran took out the ointment that Xiao Jingchen had left behind, dipped her index finger in it, and carefully applied it to his face.

Perhaps she was too focused on applying the ointment to notice how intimate their current posture was.

The warm, moist breath hit his face, and someone's fingers continued to slide across his face. Xiao Jingchen's throat bobbed, and he could see Lin Ran's lips just by looking up slightly.

Although it's a bit whitish, it looks bouncy and very tempting.

Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but recall its taste, staring at it with a deep gaze.

Lin Ran was completely unaware. After applying the medicine, she was about to leave when Xiao Jingchen grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.

The two pressed themselves tightly together, and the familiar scent wafted over them.

Lin Ran froze for a few seconds, and just as she was about to struggle, she heard Xiao Jingchen's slightly aggrieved, low, hoarse voice.

"You ungrateful little thing, I saved your life, and you treat me like I don't care at all."

Lin Ran wanted to deny it, but opened her mouth and couldn't say anything. She couldn't help but feel a little wronged.

She wanted to talk to him, but Xiao Jingchen either brought Ye Chuchu with him, or he would arrive only to be called away by phone, and then there was that photo…

Lin Ran felt increasingly aggrieved as she thought about it, and tears streamed down her face.

Xiao Jingchen was still a little confused when he didn't hear a reply. He looked up and a tear fell on his face, burning hot.

"Why are you crying? Aren't I the one who's been wronged?"

Xiao Jingchen frantically tried to comfort him, his tone full of helplessness.

"I'm the one who saved you, so why does it seem like I'm the one who did something wrong?"

Lin Ran didn't want to cry, but the more Xiao Jingchen comforted her, the more her tears flowed uncontrollably.

"Waaah... I didn't mean to ignore you, I just didn't want to talk to Ye Chuchu."

“You have to bring her with you every time you come, or she’ll call you and take you away.”

Lin Ran choked up as she said that there was also Jiang Rao's matter, but she knew that it was related to the company's shares, and even if she asked, she wouldn't get any answers, so it was better not to ask.

A hint of surprise flashed across Xiao Jingchen's face.

He never expected Lin Ran to be angry about these things.

Thinking of Ye Chuchu, Xiao Jingchen wanted to say a few kind words for her, but he was afraid that Lin Ran would cry even more. He hesitated for a moment and didn't say anything. He just grabbed a few tissues and wiped away her tears.

"I won't let her come here again."

"If you don't like it, then don't let her appear."

Xiao Jingchen made the promise in a calm tone.

He felt guilty towards Ye Chuchu and could make amends, but he would never feel any attraction towards her again.