The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 140 You've Fallen for Me

Zhou Qing pushed open the office door and looked at Xiao Jingchen, who was still typing away, with a somewhat helpless expression.

"Mr. Xiao, here is the information you requested."

"Would you like something to eat? It's been there since this morning..."

"No need, you can go out first."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Qing was interrupted. Looking at the person who was busy again, he sighed helplessly.

Others may not know, but he knows it very well.

Xiao Jingchen began investigating as soon as the incident occurred. Even with pressure from the board of directors, he still believed in Lin Ran, but...

Recalling Lin Ran's expression when she left, Zhou Qing could only silently pray that the lady wouldn't misunderstand.

The sound of keyboards clicking in the office didn't stop until it got dark. Xiao Jingchen stared intently at the screen, his expression inscrutable.

It turned out to be him.

Inside the villa, Lin Ran was completely clueless about the money in her account.

This was not only a transfer from a stranger, but it wasn't even signed. She didn't even know how to start investigating it.

"Don't worry too much. I know a friend who's really good at finding people. I'll ask him to help me out."

"Really? That's really too..."

"There's no need for that. Our family affairs are none of your business."

Xiao Jingchen's voice suddenly rang out from behind, startling Lin Ran, who still had a smile on her face.

This woman, he's trying so hard to find the culprit for her, yet she's chatting so happily with another man here.

Xiao Jingchen's eyes darkened, and he forcefully pulled Lin Ran into his arms.

It seemed that only such intimate contact could ease the anger in his heart.

"Family matters? Strictly speaking, I'm your younger brother; we're family."

"I just wanted to help Lin Ran. After all, I'm the only one willing to believe in her."

Xiao Yunsi spoke with an innocent expression, but every word he uttered struck Xiao Jingchen's heart like a knife.

He knew what Xiao Jingchen hated most, yet he still brought up those things.

Even Lin Ran realized something was wrong and reached out to grab Xiao Jingchen's hand, trying to calm him down.

"Since you're so eager to get involved, then go upstairs and wait for me."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingchen did not seem angry. Instead, he asked Xiao Yunsi to go upstairs.

This has never happened before.

Xiao Yunsi was puzzled, but he still went upstairs.

Lin Ran only breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the door close.

Xiao Jingchen lowered his eyes to look at the two clasped hands, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He paused, looked directly at Lin Ran, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"I believe you. Give me some time, and I will investigate thoroughly."

Lin Ran was stunned. Before she could react, her eyes welled up with tears, and her nose stung terribly.

"I really didn't do this."

Lin Ran spoke, her voice trembling with a hint of tears.

If Xiao Jingchen hadn't said those things to her, she might have been able to stay strong. But after hearing those words, the grievances in her heart could no longer be contained and all came rushing up at once.

Xiao Jingchen's heart softened, and he held her in his arms, gently comforting her.

"Just rest at home, leave the rest to me."

"Ah."

Lin Ran looked up, her face flushed as she saw the tear stains on Xiao Jingchen's shirt, and she turned and ran away.

How embarrassing! How could she hug Xiao Jingchen and cry, even wiping her tears on his clothes?

Suddenly feeling empty in his arms, Xiao Jingchen's eyes flashed with displeasure, but remembering that there was still someone in the way upstairs, he could only straighten his clothes and go upstairs.

Inside the study, Xiao Yunsi sat on the sofa, casually poured himself a cup of tea, and raised the cup when he saw Xiao Jingchen enter.

"I wonder if Mr. Xiao has found anything after investigating all day?"

Xiao Jingchen glanced at him, then sat down on the other side without changing his expression.

You should know best whether I've gained anything or not.

"After all, you arranged everything, didn't you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yunsi's pupils trembled, but his face showed a look of surprise.

"Has Mr. Xiao lost his mind? How can he make such statements without any evidence?"

"I'm just a small employee of the Xiao family, how could I possibly know so many things?"

Xiao Jingchen raised an eyebrow, undeniably, and silently tossed the photos over.

Xiao Yunsi glanced at it once and then looked away, his expression losing its initial composure.

What do these photos prove?

"Even if the Xiao family is in your hands now, you can't slander me like this, otherwise... Grandpa will definitely be angry."

Upon hearing him mention Old Master Xiao, Xiao Jingchen curled his lips in a mocking smile.

"If I can find out something, surely he can find out too?"

Xiao Yunsi could no longer maintain his composure and suddenly stood up, his panic evident in his eyes.

"Xiao Yunsi, my patience has its limits."

"Stop thinking about those crooked ideas, especially about Lin Ran."

"She's mine."

Xiao Yunsi clenched his fists, and after a long while, he suddenly laughed out loud.

"Xiao Jingchen, you're so worried about that woman, could it be that you've really fallen in love with her?"

"Nothing to do with you."

Xiao Yunsi seemed to have discovered something interesting and laughed.

"I never imagined that the esteemed President Xiao would fall for a woman like that, haha..."

"Xiao Yunsi!"

Xiao Jingchen narrowed his eyes, a hint of murderous intent flashing across his face.

"Okay, pretend I didn't say that."

“This matter has nothing to do with me, whether it’s with you or with Grandpa, it’s the same.”

Xiao Yunsi left after saying these two sentences, turned around and left, the smile on his face disappearing as he got into the car with a gloomy expression.

He had painstakingly planned everything, only to have Xiao Jingchen find the clues so easily. How could he not be furious?

After staying at home for only two days, Lin Ran was notified that she could go back to work.

The person who leaked the documents has been found; he was an insignificant employee in the company.

According to him, he disapproved of people like Lin Ran who got into the company through their family background, so he agreed to help the rival company steal the data.

As for why the money ended up in Lin Ran's account, his explanation was that he wanted to frame her so that she could leave the company and he wouldn't have to be punished.

Everything sounded so reasonable.

Lin Ran vaguely felt that something was wrong, but when she went to ask Xiao Jingchen, she still got the same answer.

"Don't overthink it. In short, it's good that you've proven your innocence."

Seeing Lin Ran's furrowed brows, Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but reach out and poke her a few times. He then withdrew his hand without changing his expression under her questioning gaze and changed the subject.

"The doctor we found for your aunt has already gone there, and we'll have the results soon."

Mentioning Lin Qing, Lin Ran's attention was indeed drawn, and she stopped pestering Xiao Jingchen to ask about that matter.