The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 176 It's all my fault.

Ye Chuchu noticed his movements and hurried over. She had just run a few steps and there were still a few drops of sweat on her face.

"Brother Jingchen, let me help you choose."

Ye Chuchu took a deep breath to calm herself, and led Xiao Jingchen to the corner of the store, where a row of bags was displayed.

She pointed to these things, her tone certain.

“Brother Jingchen, these are all bags that my sister likes.”

Upon hearing her say that, Xiao Jingchen turned his gaze over, and his brows furrowed at the first glance.

Even someone like him who doesn't know much about these things can tell that these are all old, out-of-season items.

The sales assistant standing to the side seemed to want to say something, but after being glared at by Ye Chuchu, she could only stand helplessly to the side and listen to her nonsense.

"Although it's not the latest model, I did hear her mention at home that she liked these before."

Seeing that Xiao Jingchen didn't speak, Ye Chuchu wasn't in a hurry. She simply explained the reason in a soft voice.

"Wrap them all up."

Although he found it a bit strange, Xiao Jingchen still had them all wrapped up, and then left without hesitation.

Ye Chuchu's pupils contracted, and she looked at the bag placed in the middle with a reluctant expression, her eyes filled with reluctance.

She had planned to take this opportunity to have Xiao Jingchen buy it for her, but unexpectedly...

Suppressing her resentment, Ye Chuchu reluctantly followed behind Xiao Jingchen, unaware that her expression had already been seen by others.

"Which one do you like?"

After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Jingchen stopped and gestured with his chin towards Ye Chuchu.

"Brother Jingchen, we came here today to buy a bag for my sister, so I don't need it."

Ye Chuchu suppressed the joy in her eyes and spoke very sensibly.

After some back and forth, the bag ended up being carried by Ye Chuchu.

Neither of them noticed that right across the street from the shop, Lin Ran was looking at them with a complicated expression.

She gave a self-deprecating smile, looking at the bag she had carried for many years, her emotions a mix of emotions.

After finally finishing her work and returning to the villa, Lin Ran saw her bag on the sofa as soon as she opened the door.

Those bags were all nice; the old Lin Ran might have liked them a lot, but now, she could tell at a glance that they were all out-of-season styles.

It was completely different from the one Ye Chuchu was carrying today.

While Lin Ran was in a daze, Xiao Jingchen pushed open the door and walked in, pretending not to care as he walked past.

But even after going upstairs, he didn't hear Lin Ran trying to stop him.

Isn't it said that these are the things she likes?

Xiao Jingchen frowned, a hint of confusion on his face.

He hesitated for a long time before going back downstairs. Looking at the bags neatly placed on the sofa, he asked in a puzzled tone.

"Why not?"

Lin Ran came out of the kitchen and happened to hear his words. She didn't know where she got the courage, but she suddenly retorted.

"Who would like these old styles? Mr. Xiao is so rich, wouldn't you send him some new styles?"

"But Ye Chuchu said... never mind, you like the new style?"

A hint of confusion flashed in Xiao Jingchen's dark eyes, and the next second, his gaze went straight to Lin Ran.

"Yes, I like it. Mr. Xiao, would you like to buy it for me?"

Lin Ran replied nonchalantly, but her eyes were fixed on Xiao Jingchen, wanting to see how he would react.

Lin Ran thought to herself, "He must be disgusted, after all, Xiao Jingchen hates materialistic people like her the most."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingchen simply made a phone call, and not long after, a van pulled up in front of the door, and several people carried in a rack of bags.

"Mr. Xiao, these are all the latest styles in our store. Are you satisfied with them?"

A man in a black suit stood to the side, wiping the sweat from his brow, a fawning smile on his face.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingchen didn't even spare him a glance, and went straight to Lin Ran standing to the side.

Do you like any of these?

"The ones from overseas won't be delivered until tomorrow."

Lin Ran blinked, her eyes glazed over.

Did she just mishear something? Why would Xiao Jingchen react like that?

Seeing her so silent, Xiao Jingchen frowned again.

"dislike?"

"No, I...I really like it, thank you."

Lin Ran pursed her lips, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes.

She originally thought that Xiao Jingchen brought these things back just to humiliate her, but now it seems that he was more like someone's instigation, which is why he buried those trash.

Although the money wasn't much to Xiao Jingchen, the sentiment behind it...

Lin Ran quietly looked up and saw Xiao Jingchen turn his head away as soon as they made eye contact, his ears turning slightly red.

The next morning, Ye Chuchu brought a new bag to the office. Seeing Xiao Jingchen frowning and deep in thought, she approached him with a worried expression.

"Brother Jingchen, is it because my method didn't work?"

"It's all my fault for being useless; I can't win my sister's favor."

Ye Chuchu looked guilty, but she didn't notice Xiao Jingchen's somewhat impatient gaze.

"This is none of your business. Go out and get to work."

Normally, Ye Chuchu would leave immediately after Xiao Jingchen said these words, but this time she remained standing there, looking over with a blush on her face and a hesitant tone.

"Brother Jingchen, my birthday is in a few days. Can you take me out to play?"

“I’ve wanted to go to that place for a long time, but I’ve never had the time or anyone willing to go with me, so it’s been delayed.”

Xiao Jingchen remained silent, his expression indifferent and revealing no emotion. A hint of hesitation flickered in his dark eyes. After a long while, he finally spoke.

"You're busy with work. If you want to go somewhere, just tell Zhou Qing and I'll have him arrange it."

The implication was that he wouldn't be going with them.

Ye Chuchu blinked, her specially curled eyelashes long and curled, and the next second, tears fell from her eyes.

She pitifully wiped away her tears with her hand.

"It's okay, if Brother Jingchen doesn't want to go, then it's fine."

“I crossed the line. I thought that night… never mind, Jingchen, just pretend I never said anything about it.”

Ye Chuchu turned around, feigning strength, but just as she was about to leave, she heard Xiao Jingchen's helpless voice.

"it is good."

What happened that night was like a token; whenever Ye Chuchu brought it up, Xiao Jingchen couldn't bring himself to refuse, and would even feel guilty for a long time.

Ye Chuchu seemed to have anticipated this. She glanced back at the man who was already engrossed in his work, a determined glint in her eyes.

Xiao Jingchen will be mine sooner or later.