The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 113 This is Miss Jiang

Weekends always seem to fly by; two days pass in the blink of an eye.

My well-informed colleagues already knew that there would be a grand welcome party today.

Welcome back to the company, Mr. Jiang.

Lin Ran looked at her excited colleagues with some confusion. As a newcomer who had just joined Xiao's company, she knew nothing about Jiang Jun.

Furthermore, Xiao Jingchen had never brought up these topics with her, and she always kept her head down at work, so she knew even less about these matters.

Fortunately, this time they were going together by department. Although Lin Ran knew nothing, she followed Song Nuan to the banquet hall.

Xiao Jingchen had already taken his place in the main seat, with Jiang Jun and Jiang Rao standing on his left and right sides respectively.

Lin Ran looked up and her gaze met Jiang Rao's in mid-air.

Even though it was their first time meeting, Lin Ran inexplicably sensed a hint of hostility.

But when she was about to take a closer look, Jiang Rao had already looked away, as if what she had just seen was her imagination.

"Lin Ran, this is the secretariat area. You can just find a place to sit."

As Xiao Jingchen's secretary, Song Nuan was also very busy today. She could only give Lin Ran a few instructions before leaving.

Lin Ran nodded and found a seat in the corner.

Although she didn't like the lively scene, she couldn't leave. Besides, there was so much delicious food here, and it didn't cost any money, so why not eat it?

Lin Ran, engrossed in the delicious food, was unaware that a certain gaze was constantly scrutinizing her.

Jiang Rao frowned the moment she saw Lin Ran pick up the dessert.

She originally thought that Xiao Jingchen would marry someone who was at least a rich young lady, but she never expected that she would be such a low-class woman today.

Jiang Rao's red lips curled slightly as she glanced at Xiao Jingchen. Seeing him chatting happily with her grandfather, she left without even saying goodbye.

She wanted to go and see what kind of person Lin Ran really was.

Some employees still had their eyes on Jiang Rao. When they saw her walking towards Lin Ran, they all understood what was going on, but none of them rushed over to warn her.

Jiang Rao is Jiang Jun's most beloved granddaughter. If you anger her, you'll definitely be kicked out of the Xiao family.

For the sake of their work, or perhaps because they just wanted to watch the excitement, many people followed Jiang Rao's gaze.

Lin Ran was completely unaware of all this. She licked the cream from the corner of her mouth, her eyes filled with pleasure.

As expected of a five-star hotel, even the simple cream cakes are so delicious, sweet but not cloying, and even the cake base is incredibly tasty.

Lin Ran couldn't help but smile, and got up to get some more, but saw a somewhat unfamiliar figure blocking her way.

"You're Lin Ran?"

Jiang Rao crossed her arms, looking superior, and glanced up and down with disdain in her eyes.

Lin Ran frowned. If she remembered correctly, this was the first time she had met this woman.

"I am Lin Ran, who are you?"

Lin Ran met her gaze calmly and composedly, showing no sign of being intimidated.

Jiang Rao frowned, her expression changing as if she had thought of something.

"This is Miss Jiang Rao, Vice President Jiang's beloved granddaughter."

Colleagues from the secretariat nearby seemed unable to bear it any longer and introduced Jiang Rao's identity. After saying this, they didn't dare to stay any longer and turned to leave.

Lin Ran understood what she meant and didn't say anything, but was very grateful instead.

"Miss Jiang, what brings you here?"

Jiang Rao slightly curved her lips and reached out to tuck a stray hair behind her ear.

"This banquet is specially held to welcome me back. As an employee of the Xiao family, shouldn't you offer me a toast?"

Even though Lin Ran was a little slow to react, she seemed to understand Jiang Rao's intention at this moment. She slightly raised her eyes to look at the man in front of her, with a self-deprecating smile in her eyes.

Xiao Jingchen is really popular; as his wife, she is constantly in the spotlight.

"I'm sorry, Miss Jiang, I never drink alcohol."

Lin Ran refused softly, and Jiang Rao snorted coldly, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant.

She came in person, yet this woman still refused her.

She was indeed bullying her by taking advantage of Jingchen's power.

"Not drinking? Are you looking down on me?"

Jiang Rao's tone rose slightly, and although there was a smile on her lips, her eyes were frighteningly cold.

Because of what happened here, the entire banquet hall became much quieter, and the sound reached Xiao Jingchen's ears without any obstruction.

He looked in that direction, his eyes unfathomable, as if he were thinking something.

"Mr. Xiao, let them handle their own affairs. Rao Rao knows what she's doing. Let's continue our discussion about company matters."

Jiang Jun raised his glass and clinked it against Xiao Jingchen's, his tone carrying a hint of warning.

Xiao Jingchen paused in his movement, then withdrew his foot, but his gaze remained fixed in that direction.

"Uncle Jiang is right."

At the same time, Lin Ran was also looking at him.

She was gambling, gambling that Xiao Jingchen would come to stop her.

But she was destined to be disappointed.

Xiao Jingchen clearly heard the sounds coming from this side, but he didn't come over.

Lin Ran took a deep breath, no longer looking in that direction, her heart filled with disappointment.

"Can we drink it now?"

Jiang Rao had naturally seen what had just happened, and she picked up a glass of baijiu from the table next to her and handed it over.

"Then I welcome Miss Jiang back to the Xiao family."

Lin Ran pressed her hand against her slightly uncomfortable stomach, then picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

The liquor was much stronger than she had imagined. The spiciness constantly irritated her throat, and Lin Ran frowned, using all her strength to prevent herself from vomiting.

"This first cup is to welcome me back, and this second cup is to welcome my grandfather back."

Jiang Rao looked at Lin Ran as if she were watching a joke, with a lot of wine beside her.

Lin Ran pursed her lips, looked at the row of wine bottles, and knew that she couldn't escape today no matter what. She could only force a smile and take a few steps forward.

"Then I wish Vice President Jiang a speedy return."

Lin Ran downed another glass of wine without any hesitation, and before Jiang Rao could speak, she picked up the next glass.

Two cups, three cups, four cups...

Lin Ran felt a burning sensation in her stomach. She swallowed hard, and her originally pale face was now flushed red from the alcohol.

Jiang Rao didn't expect Lin Ran to be so self-aware, but she wasn't about to let her off so easily.

"It seems Miss Lin can really hold her liquor. Waiter, ten more cups, please."

Lin Ran blinked desperately, but everything in front of her still became blurry.