The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 161 Inexplicable

On the way, Xiao Jingchen looked at the red light in front of him, a hint of impatience appearing between his brows. He reached out and touched the lunchbox on the passenger seat, and his expression relaxed slightly after touching its still-hot temperature.

The red light in front of him flashed and changed color. Xiao Jingchen stepped on the gas, and the car shot off like an arrow.

With a still-warm lunchbox in hand, he pushed open the door to the ward, and at the same time, Lin Ran, who was lying on the hospital bed, looked over.

"How are you feeling?"

Xiao Jingchen paused, then calmly placed the lunchbox on the table, his voice inexplicably hoarse.

"It's much better."

Lin Ran nodded, but when her gaze fell on the somewhat familiar lunchbox in his hand, her eyes darkened, as if she were thinking about something.

"Have something to eat."

Xiao Jingchen placed the table in front of her, opened the lunchbox, and handed her chopsticks as well, taking meticulous care of her.

But he didn't notice the obvious disgust on Lin Ran's face when she saw the food in the lunchbox.

This lunchbox belongs to the Ye family, and these foods are all things she hates the most.

Without a doubt, this was Ye Chuchu's provocation.

Lin Ran clenched her fist, managed a weak smile, and shifted her body back slightly.

"Have you been working at the company all morning?"

Lin Ran's voice was very soft, but Xiao Jingchen inexplicably felt pressure. A hint of hesitation flashed in his lowered eyes, and after a long while, he spoke firmly.

"Yes, at the company."

If she doesn't like Ye Chuchu, then I won't tell her.

Xiao Jingchen was thinking this, unaware that he had already exposed everything.

Lin Ran looked at the food in front of her again. It smelled pretty good, but she felt nauseous and couldn't help but gag.

"what happened to you?"

"I'll go get the doctor."

Xiao Jingchen looked at Lin Ran, whose face was growing paler and paler, and felt somewhat helpless. Just as he was about to press the call button on the bedside table, his hand was held down.

"Need not."

"Take the food and you don't need to bring it to me anymore. There's food at the hospital."

"Mr. Xiao is so busy, there's no need for you to travel back and forth."

Lin Ran tried her best to remain calm, but her face was still frighteningly cold.

Xiao Jingchen finally realized that something was wrong.

What is this woman doing now? It's completely inexplicable.

He silently collected the bowls and chopsticks, and after a long while, without saying a word, he turned and left.

Neither of them spoke again this time.

Watching Xiao Jingchen's retreating figure, Lin Ran's lips trembled, but she didn't utter a sound.

Just as she said, Xiao Jingchen did not come to the hospital again, but Xiao Yunsi came a few times. However, Lin Ran had no intention of joking or teasing him and left after giving him a few perfunctory words.

Lin Ran wrapped herself in the quilt, and hot tears streamed down her face, dripping onto her hands.

She bit her lip hard, swallowing her sobs.

She was the one who told Xiao Jingchen not to come anymore, but after he obediently stopped coming, why was she so heartbroken?

One day, two days, three days.

For three whole days, Lin Ran did not see Xiao Jingchen again.

Not even a single piece of news about him has come through.

Looking at the empty hospital room, she felt abandoned for the first time.

Lin Ran sighed and, while the doctor came to change her dressing, told him that she wanted to be discharged from the hospital.

I thought there would be some obstacles, but the process went surprisingly smoothly.

"Mrs. Xiao, the medicine you need has been delivered to the villa. Mr. Xiao instructed us in advance not to stop it."

Seemingly noticing Lin Ran's confusion, the doctor pushed up his glasses and replied with a smile.

He even went so far as to find her a car to take her home.

As night fell, the car came to a stop. Lin Ran looked at the house that was both strange and familiar, but suddenly felt a little scared.

Xiao Jingchen should be back by now. What if the two of them bump into each other in the living room? Should she say something?

Lin Ran was completely unaware that just a few days ago she was furious because of a lie, but now she seemed to have forgotten about it.

Lin Ran clearly realized this as well, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes, and slowly walked inside.

Contrary to expectations, even though it was dinnertime, the living room was empty, and there wasn't even a trace of the servants.

Lin Ran paused for a moment, then looked back at the door number at the entrance to make sure she hadn't gone to the wrong place before walking back in.

Her commotion caused the servants in the house to come out one by one. They were all surprised and a little nervous to see Lin Ran standing there.

"Why did Madam suddenly return? We weren't notified, so..."

The head maid seemed very nervous. She rubbed her hands together, gestured for someone to pour water for Lin Ran, and then hung up the coat in her hands.

"It's nothing, it's just that my return was rather sudden."

Lin Ran pursed her lips, sat down on the sofa, and a hint of struggle flashed in her eyes.

"Um, isn't Xiao Jingchen home?"

As soon as the question left her mouth, Lin Ran regretted it.

Why would she ask about the swindler's whereabouts for no reason?

"Young Master seems to have been working overtime at the company these days and hasn't come home at all. Is there something you need from Madam?"

Lin Ran shook her head and went upstairs without saying anything more.

Looking at the still empty bedroom, I felt both relieved and disappointed.

Meanwhile, on the company's rooftop, Xiao Jingchen wearily rubbed his temples.

He had almost finished his work, but he was unwilling to return to that cold, impersonal villa.

Beside him, Zhou Qing couldn't help but yawn. His usually shrewd eyes were now filled with tears. He looked at Xiao Jingchen, then at the clock on the wall, his face full of worry.

"Mr. Xiao, it's getting late. Would you like me to take you back to your villa?"

Finally, Zhou Qing couldn't help but ask, but he couldn't help but yawn a few times while speaking.

These past few days, not only did Xiao Jingchen have to stay at the company and work overtime late into the night, but Zhou Qing was not spared either, and had to stand by his side the whole time.

"By the way, Mr. Xiao, the hospital just called to say that your wife has returned home."

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Xiao Jingchen's eyes, who was originally about to refuse. He frowned slightly, pretending to be troubled, and after a long while, he nodded.

"In that case, let's go back to the villa."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

Zhou Qing lowered her head in disappointment, paused for two seconds, and then suddenly looked up in surprise.

What did President Xiao just say? Go back to the villa? Could he have misheard?

Zhou Qing looked at Xiao Jingchen again, seemingly wanting to verify, but when she met his gaze, all thoughts of verification vanished.

Xiao Jingchen had already tidied up the documents on his desk, grabbed his coat, and left his workstation.

He even glanced back at Zhou Qing, as if urging him on.