flstandardbreds Chapter 139 I Did Not Betray the Xiao Family
Chapter 139 I Did Not Betray the Xiao Family
The weather in early summer is often changeable. When Lin Ran went out in the morning, the sky was clear and blue, but it suddenly got dark not long after she left.
"Hiss, is it going to rain?"
Lin Ran quickened her pace and arrived at the company. Hearing the thunder, she patted her chest in fear.
Luckily I ran fast, otherwise I would definitely have gotten soaked in the rain.
However… Lin Ran pursed her lips and absentmindedly boarded the elevator.
Xiao Jingchen seemed to have left early in the morning, without even saying a word to her.
Upon arriving at the secretariat, she found many colleagues already there. However, their expressions were somewhat strange when they saw Lin Ran, and they huddled together, pointing and whispering amongst themselves.
The intense gazes made Lin Ran take notice, but when she turned her head to look, those gazes suddenly disappeared.
"Lin Ran, come upstairs with me."
Just as she was about to ask, Song Nuan hurriedly walked in from outside, her expression turning complicated when she saw Lin Ran.
"Ok."
Lin Ran put down what she was holding and followed, wanting to ask what was going on, but seeing Song Nuan's serious expression, she swallowed her words, though she suddenly felt a little flustered.
The scene on the rooftop further confirmed Lin Ran's unease.
The meeting room, which should have been quiet, was now full of people, and everyone looked somewhat uneasy.
"Mr. Xiao, the person has been brought over."
Sitting at the top, Xiao Jingchen slowly raised his eyes and looked at the woman who had just walked in and was still somewhat bewildered.
"The contract data signed yesterday has been leaked."
"Mr. Fang paid five percent more than the original price to secure the building."
Xiao Jingchen spoke slowly and deliberately, and Lin Ran's calm expression immediately crumbled.
She finally understood what those gazes meant.
"I didn't do it. I didn't betray the Xiao family."
Lin Ran tried her best to keep her voice steady, but Xiao Jingchen could still hear a slight tremor in it.
Just as he was about to speak, Jiang Jun, who was sitting on the other side, couldn't help but speak up.
"Does saying you're innocent mean you're innocent?"
"This contract has only been seen by you and President Xiao. If it wasn't you, then it must have been President Xiao."
"What's more, we've already found out that there's an extra sum of money in your account."
"Is it really just a coincidence? The company ran into trouble, and you just happened to get the money at this crucial moment?"
Jiang Jun's tone was sarcastic, but everyone sitting around him agreed.
Even though they all knew Lin Ran's identity.
If it were anything else, they might give Xiao Jingchen face and pretend nothing happened, but when it comes to interests, everyone unanimously prioritizes their own interests.
"President Xiao, President Jiang's words also make a lot of sense. Although... the losses this time were so great, we can't take it lightly."
"Yeah yeah."
Lin Ran clenched her fists silently as she listened to these voices. She knew that nothing she said now would make a difference; the only person who could make the decision was Xiao Jingchen.
Moreover, she had no idea when a sum of money had appeared in her account.
If Jiang Jun hadn't brought this up, she probably wouldn't know this now.
“I am willing to cooperate with the company’s investigation, but this matter really has nothing to do with me.”
Lin Ran said in a deep voice, his eyes resolute.
If she's willing to cooperate, she won't have to bear the guilt and be expelled from the Xiao family.
She forgot that Jiang Jun already disliked her, so how could he possibly miss this opportunity that was handed to him?
Seeing Xiao Jingchen's cold and stern face, she forced herself to speak.
"Even if we don't punish her now, we can't let her stay at the company any longer!"
"Otherwise, wouldn't that be bad for us shareholders?"
Jiang Jun's words immediately made all the shareholders present nod in agreement, and everyone looked at Xiao Jingchen.
Although Xiao Jingchen was the president of Xiao's Group, he could only nod silently in the face of pressure from these shareholders.
He merely glanced at Jiang Jun, a smile of ambiguity appearing on his face.
"In that case, you should go back and rest for a while. I will investigate these matters thoroughly."
Lin Ran took a deep breath, looked up, and forced an awkward smile.
"Okay Mr. Xiao."
She thought Xiao Jingchen would believe her, but...
Lin Ran turned and left the office, went back to the secretariat to get her things, and then left the company.
As she left, the whispers among the people behind her grew louder.
Lin Ran could only pretend not to hear and plunged into the heavy rain.
There were only a few people hurrying by on the roadside. When they saw Lin Ran like this, they sighed silently for a few moments and then left in a hurry.
Large raindrops pelted her body, and Lin Ran blinked desperately, but she still couldn't see the road in front of her.
Until an umbrella appeared overhead.
She turned around somewhat blankly and met Xiao Yunsi's worried gaze.
"Even if you're in a bad mood, you shouldn't get caught in the rain; it's bad for your health."
"Shall I take you back?"
Lin Ran stopped and turned around to look behind her.
The rain was so heavy that she couldn't even see the Xiao Group building clearly.
“I did not disclose the contents of the documents, and I do not know where the money came from.”
Lin Ran said softly, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Okay, I trust you, so shall I take you home now?"
Xiao Yunsi continued to gently persuade her, but Lin Ran pursed her lips and her eyes suddenly became firm.
“I will prove my innocence; I truly did not betray the Xiao family.”
"Okay, I'll accompany you."
Xiao Yunsi didn't urge her, and just stood with her in the heavy rain, holding the umbrella.
Lin Ran glanced to the side and saw that Xiao Yunsi's shoulder was exposed and getting wet in the rain because he had held the umbrella over her.
"Xiao Yunsi, your shoulder... Achoo!"
Before she could finish speaking, Lin Ran sneezed.
Even though it's summer, it still feels a bit cold after getting caught in the rain.
"Come on, I'll take you home. Don't fall ill before you've even proven your innocence. I won't take care of you."
Xiao Yunsi said in a deliberately serious tone. Lin Ran couldn't help but smile at his old man-like appearance and got into the car with him.
If she didn't do it, then she can definitely find evidence to prove her innocence.
Looking at Lin Ran, who was lost in her own thoughts, Xiao Yunsi curled his lips and smiled contemptuously.
Meanwhile, at the Xiao family headquarters, Xiao Jingchen's fingers flew across the keyboard, his expression grave.
The money that suddenly appeared in Lin Ran's account was deposited last night, and he couldn't trace the sender's information.
This is precisely what made Xiao Jingchen even more convinced of Lin Ran's innocence.
That woman spent the whole night with him, how could she possibly have had time to contact someone else?
Moreover, Lin Ran had many opportunities to transmit the data before the contract was finalized, but she did not do so.
All of this seemed like a trap deliberately set up against Lin Ran.
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