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

They were sitting close together in the back row.

Wen Ling could smell the uniquely masculine coolness emanating from Jiang Ran.

I'll still feel my heart flutter if I see him again.

There is no alternative to Jiang Ran in this world.

"What do you want to eat later?"

Wen Ling's eyes darkened slightly as she began to actively and deliberately seek out topics to talk about.

Jiang Ran wasn't very hungry, having only eaten two hours earlier. He was about to shake his head subconsciously when he remembered that Wen Ling hadn't eaten yet.

Jiang Ran scratched his head, "Anything is fine, Sister Wen, whatever you want to eat, I'll just eat a little bit."

His answer was unexpected by Wen Ling.

This shows that they care about her.

A hint of surprise flashed in Wen Ling's eyes. She looked at Jiang Ran, her lips moving slightly, "You don't always need to use honorifics when you talk to me."

Jiang Ran smiled and said, "I just feel that would be impolite."

"..."

Is it all just for politeness?

Wen Ling was a little annoyed by these words. She turned her head to the side, her gaze drifting to the outside of the car window, and said with a distinct stiffness in her voice, "I don't like it."

"......All right."

Jiang Ran agreed. After all, all the expenses for this trip were arranged by Sister Wen. Although he was just there to make up a number of people, he didn't want to make things too ugly on this last trip.

Jiang Ran wanted to say goodbye peacefully and gracefully.

Just like Qin Yiyao, he never expected that after they broke up, she would still come to his house and make things difficult for both of them.

He didn't want Wen Ling to be like that, but to be honest, he wasn't worried about Wen Ling's character.

In Jiang Ran's opinion, Wen Ling was much more concerned about saving face than he was.

Traveling south, the scenery along the way was spectacular. After crossing the coast, several villas were located at the end of the road. As the car drove by, Jiang Ran saw the words "B&B" hanging on the villas.

There weren't many people in Haikou at the end of December, as the holiday hadn't started yet. The real bustle would come at the end of the month.

Jiang Ran saw many beautiful young women wearing all kinds of sundresses. They strolled near the woods by the sea, accompanied by male or female companions, taking photos of each other.

After a year of hectic work, Jiang Ran's mood was relieved, and like the midday sun, it gradually became more and more pleasant.

The two cars arrived at the detached sea-view villa.

As Jiang Ran got out of the car, she was still holding her heavy cotton-padded coat.

As soon as he got off the bus, the heat wave from the seaside swept over him, causing Jiang Ran's trouser legs to sweat profusely and his leather shoes to feel like they were in a steamer, making it hard for him to breathe.

Wen Ling felt the same way. She didn't feel any discomfort while in the car, but after getting out of the car, the sunlight was so strong that Wen Ling frowned frequently.

Xia Yunxi, who got out of the car behind, jogged over and stood behind Wen Ling under the scorching sun.

As the villa gate opened, a woman wearing a bright red sundress and a sun hat emerged with a smile.

It's Wen Zhi.

"Yunxi, why didn't you hold an umbrella for your sister?!"

As soon as she stepped forward, Wen Zhi looked at Xia Yunxi with a smile, but there was not much blame in her words.

"Ah... I'm sorry."

As if only then realizing what was happening, Xia Yunxi hurriedly looked down and frantically rummaged through her bag, trying to find a parasol.

She was carrying too many things, and in her haste, various items fell out with a "clatter".

In a moment of panic, Xia Yunxi quickly squatted down and began picking up the pieces.

Jiang Ran also witnessed this scene.

Although he found it hard to watch, he knew it was Xia Yunxi's job, her duty, and he shouldn't interfere at this moment.

"Yunxi is still young, and this is her first time traveling far from home with me, so it's normal that she hasn't thought things through."

Ahead, Wen Ling's voice fell calmly, unexpectedly without any blame. She simply turned to Xia Yunxi as she walked forward and said, "Just be more careful next time."

"...Uh, yes, Miss Wen."

Xia Yunxi was stunned for a moment, and without daring to think too much, she hurriedly picked up the things on the ground.

This scene surprised Wen Zhi.

It's only been a few days, but her sister seems like a completely different person... Isn't her sister always the one who hates stupidity the most?

Wen Zhi's eyes flickered. She raised her hand to adjust the brim of her hat and looked at Jiang Ran. When her gaze swept over Jiang Ran's trousers and leather shoes, Wen Zhi immediately teased, "Oh, didn't you bring any light clothes? Aren't you hot wearing so many?"

Knowing that Wen Zhi was sharp-tongued, Jiang Ran's lips twitched, but she had no intention of retorting. She politely said, "I haven't had time to change yet."

In the dim light, Wen Zhi inexplicably felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Her sister was the same, and so was Jiang Ran.

The two of them didn't seem like a couple at all; they acted like complete strangers...

"Alright, come in quickly. The room has been cleaned up. Yunxi, go and put my sister and brother-in-law's things in the master bedroom."

Wen Zhi glanced at them, patted Jiang Ran on the shoulder with one hand, and at the same time gave an order to Xia Yunxi behind her.

My sister and brother-in-law.

All the things are still in the master bedroom...

Xia Yunxi had just stood up with a large pile of things when she froze on the spot, her expression complicated.

Jiang Ran, too, had just stepped into the courtyard when she paused for a moment and looked at Wen Zhi: "Sister Zhizhi, Sister Wen and I..."

"Alright, let's go inside and talk. Are you planning to make me stand here in this blazing sun chatting with you and get a tan?"

Without giving Jiang Ran a chance to finish speaking, Wen Zhi raised an eyebrow and lifted her arm to admire her fair skin.

"..."

narcissism.

Jiang Ran's lips twitched. Too lazy to talk to her anymore, she went straight into the house with her head down.

As they were talking, Wen Ling had already sat down on the sofa in the living room.

Seeing the three people behind her enter, Wen Zhi raised her eyes but didn't say anything.

Wen Zhi, acting like the "master," casually pointed to the master bedroom not far away and said to Xia Yunxi, "Put your things in the master bedroom upstairs. There are servants' rooms on the first floor; you can rest there tonight."

"it is good."

Xia Yunxi responded, picked up her luggage, and walked past Jiang Ran, her steps noticeably unsteady.

It's not because of anything else.

Xia Yunxi was the only servant who came with them.

The servants who cleaned the villa had all left. Wen Ling and Jiang Ran had quite a lot of belongings, mainly Wen Ling's miscellaneous luggage, in addition to two large suitcases.

There are many, and they are very heavy.

Even just getting from the yard to the house, Xia Yunxi walked very slowly, and now she still had to go up the stairs...

As the only male here, and also Xia Yunxi's old classmate, Jiang Ran felt somewhat reluctant.

"Let me help you carry your things upstairs."

He said that, then strode forward and picked up Wen Ling's suitcase with one hand.

Xia Yunxi was taken aback and subconsciously looked at Wen Ling.

However, Wen Ling didn't react much, just staring blankly at the muscles on Jiang Ran's arm.

However, Wen Zhi, standing to the side, had a slight twitch between her brows, her thoughtful gaze shifting back and forth between Jiang Ran and Xia Yunxi...