The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 48 You Are My Hope

Ye Minghua felt frustrated and raised his hand as if he was about to strike again.

"Ranran?"

Just as the slap was about to land, a weak voice rang out in the ward.

Although the voice was low and had a strange hoarseness, Lin Ran recognized it instantly and turned around in disbelief to look at the hospital bed.

Ye Minghua's body stiffened, and his eyes involuntarily followed the direction.

"mom?"

Lin Ran called out cautiously, her eyes fixed on the woman on the hospital bed, her voice trembling. Only after confirming that she had really opened her eyes did she jog over to her.

"Mom, you're finally awake. I missed you so much."

Lin Ran rushed over and grabbed her mother's hand, tears streaming down her face. She had waited so long, so very long, and finally this day had come.

"Mom, are you feeling unwell anywhere? I'm Lin Ran, your Ranran, Mom."

Lin Ran sniffed, her face full of joy, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips, but her voice was choked with sobs when she spoke.

Although Lin Qing had been unconscious for a long time, her inherent gentleness remained unchanged. Seeing her only daughter crying so sadly, she smiled helplessly.

"Alright, Mom's awake now, isn't she?"

Lin Qing spoke slowly, as if each sentence required great effort, yet her eyes remained gentle.

Lin Ran nodded frantically, all her guard and courage vanishing completely in front of her mother.

Ye Minghua was clearly not expected to do this. He stared blankly at Lin Qing's face for a long time before leaving the ward in a panic, his eyes filled with unconcealed fear.

Wang Mei, who was outside the ward, naturally heard what was happening inside. The two exchanged a glance, their expressions not looking good.

"Ranran, how have you been lately? You look thinner."

Lin Ran shook her head, nuzzled Lin Qing's hand with a look of dependence, and said coquettishly, "No way, Mom, I have a great job now and I'm living a very good life."

Subconsciously, Lin Ran didn't want to tell her about her relationship with Xiao Jingchen. Anyway, they would get divorced soon, so it was better not to talk about such unpleasant things.

As for the Ye family's affairs, she didn't want her mother to know anything about them.

"Really? My Ranran is really capable."

Lin Qing smiled and tried to reach out to touch Lin Ran's head, but she had been unconscious for too long and couldn't muster the strength. After trying several times, she had no choice but to give up.

"Mom, you have to get better soon, then I'll take you somewhere else to have some fun, okay?"

"How about we go to the beach? You love the sea the most, don't you?"

Lin Ran was like a chatterbox, rambling on and on about their future. Lin Qing listened quietly, nodding occasionally.

As Lin Ran spoke, she started crying again. All the grievances she had suffered in the past few days seemed to vanish in that moment.

As long as her mother is there, she can see hope in life.

She had to work hard to earn money, take care of everything, and then take her mother away from the city, far, far away.

Jingle Bell--

The phone lying on the table buzzed, interrupting the mother and daughter's time alone.

Lin Ran frowned, and just as she was about to hang up, she saw a name flashing on her phone.

Xiao Jingchen.

What does he want by calling?

Lin Ran hesitated for a moment, but still pressed the answer button.

After all, this was her boss; it wouldn't be appropriate for her to hang up.

"Mr. Xiao, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Lin Ran, I'm paying you a salary so you can go out whenever you want during work hours."

"You have ten minutes to get back to the company immediately."

An unquestionable command came from the phone, carrying Xiao Jingchen's unique indifference.

Just as Lin Ran was about to speak, her phone started beeping.

Xiao Jingchen actually hung up the phone!

Lin Ran looked at her phone, then at her mother lying on the hospital bed, her eyes filled with conflict.

She really didn't want to leave the hospital at this time, but Xiao Jingchen's words didn't sound like a joke, and she couldn't lose her job.

"My dear girl, go ahead and do what you need to do. I'm at the hospital and I can't just leave."

"I'm all grown up now, I don't need you to take care of me."

Lin Qing naturally knew her daughter very well; she could tell what she was thinking with just a glance, and said a few words with a smile in her voice.

"Okay, Mom, I'm going to work now. If you need anything, just call the nurse, and I'll come see you after get off work."

"Okay, I'll wait for you here."

Thinking about the one million yuan she owed, Lin Ran decided to hurry back to work.

The sooner we pay off those debts, the sooner we can leave with my mother.

Lin Ran grabbed her things and hurriedly left the hospital. Thinking of the request Xiao Jingchen had just made, she hailed a taxi without hesitation.

The hospital isn't too far from the Xiao family's place; if nothing unexpected happens, she should be able to get there in ten minutes.

Five minutes later, Lin Ran was stunned to see the completely blocked road in front of her.

Is her luck really that bad?

Another minute passed, and the car was still motionless. Judging from the current situation, it wouldn't move for at least half an hour.

"Here's the fare! I'll be going now."

"Hey, we haven't arrived yet, girl!"

Lin Ran handed the money to the driver, opened the car door without hesitation, and ran forward through the gap in the car.

Although I can't arrive in ten minutes, I can't be too late.

Lin Ran checked the time as she ran forward. There were only two minutes left. The Xiao Group's building was right in front of her. If she tried her best, she might be able to make it.

On the road, besides the traffic jam, there was also a figure running desperately.

Meanwhile, in the hospital, Ye Minghua would occasionally glance at the ward, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Wang Mei, who was beside her, was the same, but in her eyes, besides her anxiety, there was also a deeply hidden jealousy.

Yes, she was jealous of Lin Qing, even though Lin Qing was now in such a sorry state.

"Minghua, she's awake now. We definitely won't be able to get any more money from Lin Ran. The company... should be alright, right?"

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Mei asked cautiously. Both of them knew in their hearts that the money they got from Lin Ran was not for the company at all.

Upon hearing about the company, Ye Minghua's expression grew increasingly anxious. After a long while, his eyes suddenly fixed on the ward, and his tone became more resolute.

"We absolutely cannot let her stay awake."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy welled up in Wang Mei's eyes, but she didn't show it and cautiously began to speak.

"Minghua, I have an idea."

Ye Minghua leaned closer, and Wang Mei whispered something in a voice only the two of them could hear...