The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 85 Before the Party Begins

As Ye Chuchu watched Ye Minghua leave, the obedient look on her face vanished completely, replaced by utter disdain.

"Mom, it's just 200,000 yuan, why is Dad so angry?"

Wang Mei sighed upon hearing this. She wasn't particularly clear about the company's situation, but she could glean some information from Ye Minghua's tone. The thought that the life of a wealthy lady she had worked so hard to achieve was about to disappear before she could even properly enjoy it filled her with resentment.

"Chuchu, you have to listen to your father and help the company more. That way, when you marry Xiao Jingchen, he won't dare to look down on you."

Ye Chuchu frowned, about to retort, but seeing Wang Mei's serious gaze, she swallowed her words and silently nodded.

Ye Chuchu didn't leave the Ye family home until sunset, and returned to the villa, where she happened to run into Xiao Jingchen's car parked in the yard.

Her face lit up with joy, and she jogged over.

"Brother Xiao, you're back."

Xiao Jingchen raised his eyes, his face expressionless, and gave a soft reply.

"Brother Xiao, I heard there's a business gala coming up soon, and my dad wants to go too, is that okay?"

Seeing Xiao Jingchen's cold attitude, Ye Chuchu could only cautiously state her request and follow him into the living room.

Upon hearing her words, Xiao Jingchen curled his lips into a slightly mocking smile.

Anyone randomly picked from the business gala would be worth significantly more than the Ye family. Ye Minghua knew perfectly well what he was thinking about wanting to go there.

but……

A dark glint flashed in Xiao Jingchen's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He stopped and looked at Ye Chuchu, who was looking at him expectantly, but the words he uttered made her expression change.

"That place is not suitable for the Ye Group to participate in."

After a pause, Xiao Jingchen added another sentence.

"You don't need to get involved in company matters."

After saying that, Xiao Jingchen turned and left without even the slightest bit of lingering affection.

Ye Chuchu stood there, feeling a burning pain on her face, especially with so many servants standing around her. She even felt like she could hear them laughing at her.

"Are you laughing at me?"

Ye Chuchu suddenly looked up, grabbed the nearest maid and asked, her vicious look making the maid tremble and lower her head.

"No, Miss Ye, I don't know anything, I didn't see anything."

Ye Chuchu snorted coldly and looked around.

Only after all the servants lowered their heads did she snort coldly, release her grip, and turn to leave the villa.

She had confidently promised during the day that she would get Ye Minghua to attend the party, but she never expected to be rejected.

On the bus, Ye Chuchu looked at the scenery flashing by outside the window, her eyes filled with ruthlessness.

It must be Lin Ran. She must have said something to Brother Xiao again, which is why things have turned out this way.

As soon as she arrived at the Ye family home, Ye Minghua had already returned. He stood up in surprise when he saw Ye Chuchu, his tone carrying a hint of barely suppressed joy.

"Why are you back now? Did you get my admission ticket already?"

Hearing him mention the party again, Ye Chuchu's face darkened. Suppressing her anger, she pretended to be pitiful and started crying.

"Dad, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that Lin Ran went too far."

"She actually told Brother Xiao that you absolutely cannot go to the party, so..."

Ye Chuchu sobbed softly, her eyes filled with smugness as she looked at Ye Minghua's gloomy face.

"Dad, the party is tomorrow. I will definitely try to persuade Brother Xiao again. Don't be too anxious."

"Hmph, that unfilial daughter dared to say such things, she's simply defied the heavens."

Ye Minghua slammed his hand on the table angrily, his tone dissatisfied. He paused, then looked at Ye Chuchu beside him, who was still crying with a wronged expression.

"Chuchu, you should go back now and say a few nice words to President Xiao to see if there is any way to salvage the situation."

Hearing Ye Minghua say that, Ye Chuchu subtly curled her lips into a satisfied smile, but when she looked up again, she still looked aggrieved.

"Okay, Dad, don't worry, I'll do my best to persuade Brother Xiao, but if it really doesn't work, I..."

Ye Minghua understood what she meant, waved his hand without saying anything more, and turned to go upstairs.

Ye Chuchu didn't want to stay here any longer, and after seeing him leave, she left without hesitation.

Lin Ran was unaware of all of this.

She was originally at the company, but Zhou Qing took her back to the villa, where the designers who had been waiting there swarmed around her.

"What is this for?"

Before Lin Ran could even refuse, hands were already moving across her face. She could only manage to ask Zhou Qing a question during that brief moment of respite.

"Madam, it's a party tonight, and Mr. Xiao specially sent them to help you tidy up."

Party?

Lin Ran was taken aback, and it took her a while to vaguely remember the matter.

It seems that Xiao Jingchen did mention this on the morning she was about to be late.

After realizing their intentions, Lin Ran collapsed in defeat, letting these people ravage her.

Zhou Qing was originally waiting on the side, but after receiving a phone call, she left anxiously, leaving behind a somewhat unfamiliar man waiting there.

"Madam, this is Xiao Wang. He will take you to the party later. Entry is at five o'clock. Please be sure to arrive before five o'clock. Mr. Xiao will be waiting for you at the entrance."

Zhou Qing acted like a mother hen, explaining a whole bunch of things before leaving only after making sure Lin Ran had listened.

Lin Ran checked the time; it was only three o'clock, and there were still two hours left. There was no way she could be late.

Of course, Lin Ran's thought disappeared an hour later.

Because she is still being tormented by that group of people!

"Perhaps you could hurry up a little?"

Lin Ran looked up innocently at the woman braiding her hair, her long eyelashes fluttering, making one's heart itch with desire.

"I'm sorry, madam, I will do my best as soon as possible."

"We have to hurry, or we'll be late, and Mr. Xiao will probably be very angry if we are."

Lin Ran's tone was indifferent, but she clearly felt that after she finished speaking, the hairstylist's hand speed increased significantly.

Ten minutes later, everything was ready.

Even though Lin Ran had prepared herself mentally, she still couldn't help but be surprised for a few seconds when she saw herself in the mirror.

The silver fishtail dress was adorned with many sparkling rhinestones, her hair was soft and smooth against her ears, and below were delicate collarbones, a slender waist that could be encircled with one hand, and long, fair legs that were faintly visible.

Yet her face looked incredibly innocent, and her obsidian-black pupils drew people's attention.