After contracting to have a child, the icy female CEO became addicted.

Chapter 169 Playing Hard to Get

"What's wrong with thirty days? I'll definitely help you win him over in thirty days, okay?!"

Wen Zhi arrogantly declared, "Furthermore, sis, I suggest you do this, because Jiang Ran is currently wary of you. Pretend to agree with him; the first step is to break down his defenses!"

This familiar routine made Wen Ling frown repeatedly.

She understood what he meant, but the move seemed strangely familiar...

"Will this work?"

Wen Ling asked.

"Of course it will work! Don't you believe me? Besides, don't you often use this tactic of playing hard to get?"

"..."

Wen Ling's heart sank when Wen Zhi saw through her words. "I understand."

She said that and then hung up the phone.

The room fell silent again; after chatting for so long, the food on the table had gone cold.

"Aunt Li."

Wen Ling called out towards the bedroom.

Li Shu appeared as soon as she was called and pushed open the door.

"Go reheat the food, I'm going to eat soon."

Wen Ling said this and slowly put her legs down from the sofa.

My legs are numb.

Maintaining this posture for a long time caused her legs to become numb, and her legs looked like a pixelated snow screen, numb and uncomfortable.

However, compared to this discomfort, Wen Ling's mind was still on Wen Zhi's move just now.

She always felt that doing so was somewhat inappropriate.

Isn't this using Jiang Ran as a guinea pig?

Jiang Ran isn't some company; he's a living, breathing person!

If she really changed her mind and refused to leave after thirty days, wouldn't Jiang Ran feel even more that she didn't respect him?

Isn't this treating him like a child's play?

Wen Ling was a little annoyed, but after thinking it over, she realized that Wen Zhi's words were really right.

Dragging on like this and refusing to divorce is definitely not a solution, and she absolutely cannot continue to forcibly tie Jiang Ran to her side as before...

Why not give it a try?

At the very least, she still has thirty days to show goodwill.

Wen Ling finally sorted out her thoughts. Looking at her phone, she pondered for a moment, then opened her chat history with Jiang Ran and sent him a message.

Wen L.: [See you at the Civil Affairs Bureau entrance tomorrow morning at 9 AM.]

In her apartment, Jiang Ran, who was snuggled in bed replying to fans' private messages, caught a glimpse of a pop-up window on her phone.

The moment Jiang Ran saw the message, she breathed a sigh of relief!

This ill-fated marriage is finally coming to an end.

It took him a whole year to pay the price, so I guess he learned a lesson!

Jiang Ran opened the message, replied with an "Mm", then switched screens and opened Xia Yunxi's chat box.

She agreed; we'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau together tomorrow.

Five minutes later, Xia Yunxi replied: [No wonder Aunt Li asked me to prepare some winter clothes for Miss Wen. That's great! After tomorrow, she shouldn't bother you anymore, right?]

Judging from Wen Ling's attitude when she left and the message she sent, Jiang Ran's response was decisive: [Yes, it won't happen again.]

Xia Yunxi: [That's good. Well... then you should get some rest early tonight, set your alarm, and don't oversleep!]

Jiang Ran: [Okay.]

After requesting leave in the group chat on his phone, Jiang Ran put down his phone and tried to go to sleep.

The night passed in a flash.

The next morning, Jiang Ran got up very early.

After washing his face, brushing his teeth, and going to the toilet, he took a piece of bread and some milk from the refrigerator. After eating, he went downstairs at 8 o'clock sharp.

At 8:40 a.m., Jiang Ran arrived at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau early.

He stood in front of the gate, holding his phone, scrolling through videos while waiting.

At exactly 9 o'clock, the BMW appeared on the street where Jiang Ran was standing.

As the driver's side door opened, Jiang Ran saw Liu Wan get out of the car and jog to the rear door.

The back door was opened, and Jiang Ran saw Wen Ling sitting inside.

It was the dead of winter, and the sun hadn't even come out, yet she was wearing sunglasses.

Although her face was a bit chubby, the large sunglasses still covered most of it. Her lips were bright red under her nose. She was wearing a pair of loose black skinny jeans and a black fur coat that looked expensive.

These past few days, Jiang Ran had almost forgotten that Wen Ling was also incredibly stylish when it came to dressing up!

As she got out of the car and walked over, a faint milky scent wafted towards Jiang Ran, who inexplicably lowered his head in embarrassment.

No matter how good-looking they are, they're getting a divorce soon, aren't they?

It's not his anymore!

Moreover, his and Wen Ling's values were completely different...

"How long have you been waiting?"

As Wen Ling approached Jiang Ran, her gaze, hidden behind her sunglasses, fell upon him, and she took the initiative to speak.

"It hasn't been long, I just arrived."

Jiang Ran made up a reason on the spot and said, "The door is already open, let's go in quickly."

Is he really that impatient?!

Seeing Jiang Ran turn around and walk inside after saying those words, Wen Ling's hard-won composure vanished again.

She quickly caught up, trying to stand shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Ran. As they walked from the front gate to the inner main entrance, Wen Ling asked, "Are you really sure you want a divorce?"

Jiang Ran paused, his impatience instantly showing on his face!

"You didn't come here on purpose just to tease me, did you?"

Wen Ling snapped, "What do you mean, 'I was just teasing you'? I just want to make sure you understand!"

Through her sunglasses, Jiang Ran couldn't see her eyes, but he could tell from her tone of voice. He said seriously, "Sister, I've told you this at least ten times. I want a divorce. I've made up my mind. I want a divorce!"

"..."

Seeing his anxious eyes, Wen Ling's heart sank. She silently told herself that she was playing hard to get!

Without going against Jiang Ran's wishes any longer, Wen Ling nodded, "Okay."

"call."

Jiang Ran visibly breathed a sigh of relief before turning sideways and continuing to walk forward.

Wen Ling quickly caught up.

Just before they reached the door, Wen Ling asked again, "So, you also know about the thirty-day cooling-off period after the divorce is finalized?"

"Of course I know, I didn't plan to wait until the Lunar New Year!"

Jiang Ran responded curtly, quickening her pace as she stepped onto the stairs.

No plans to celebrate the Lunar New Year?

Wen Ling bit her lip, watching as Jiang Ran led the way inside. She gripped her fur coat tightly and took a deep breath.

Ok.