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

As dusk approached, the setting sun cast its golden rays upon the sea, creating a magnificent, golden spectacle. The vast ocean was blanketed in gold.

"It really is a golden ocean."

After changing into a white shirt and light brown shorts, Jiang Ran stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the first floor, where he could see the magnificent view of the sea outside.

"This place is really beautiful..."

Xia Yunxi's voice suddenly rang out behind him, startling Jiang Ran so much that he subconsciously turned around.

When Jiang Ran saw Xia Yunxi standing at the bedroom door, he frowned slightly. "Why are you here?"

He's not fully divorced yet, so he can't talk about these things with Xia Yunxi right now.

"I just saw you took a shower. I was wondering if you have any clothes to wash?"

Xia Yunxi's eyes flickered, seemingly somewhat surprised by Jiang Ran's response.

Jiang Ran realized what was happening and replied, "Oh... I put them all in the bathroom. There's a washing machine here, you can just throw them in. My clothes aren't that delicate, you don't need to hand wash them."

Xia Yunxi did not reply immediately, but simply looked up at Jiang Ran.

He blended perfectly with the sea behind him. The tall man, over 1.8 meters tall, stood in front of the window. His slightly damp, curly short hair swayed in front of his forehead. When the wind blew, the white shirt he was wearing rippled. In the dim light of the setting sun, you could vaguely see his abs.

They often ate together last year.

At that time, Xia Yunxi did not notice any changes in Jiang Ran, and his usual clothes were still those from his university days. Now, he had suddenly changed into a white shirt, and his handsome face had become more mature.

Xia Yunxi's heart suddenly raced.

"You don't want to talk to me anymore?"

She swallowed hard, and before going out to get her clothes, she couldn't help but ask Jiang Ran.

Jiang Ran knew what she was talking about.

His eyes merely darkened, and he said in a flat tone, "It's not the right time yet."

He was as bland as a soulless machine.

Xia Yunxi rarely saw Jiang Ran like this.

Hearing footsteps coming from the stairwell, Xia Yunxi's face turned pale. Without saying anything more, she quickly turned around and left.

Seeing her fleeing-like movements, Jiang Ran felt a mix of emotions.

He didn't know what to say.

He felt guilty towards Xia Yunxi, but when he thought about what she had said back then, he still felt uncomfortable.

The footsteps upstairs gradually approached, and Jiang Ran saw that it was Wen Zhi entering the room.

Wen Zhi hurried into the house, muttering, "What are you doing here? Isn't the view from the second floor better than here?"

Jiang Ran scratched his head: "Weren't you guys taking a shower?"

"It's all done washing!"

Wen Zhi said, her gaze falling on Jiang Ran's shorts. She frowned immediately, "Hey kid, why are you wearing those big shorts again?!"

Jiang Ran's lips twitched: "It's so hot here, what am I supposed to wear if not shorts?!"

"That's still an unacceptable combination! Have you ever seen anyone wear a white shirt with baggy shorts?! Have you no taste at all?!"

Wen Zhi complained, pointing to the shopping bags on the bed, "Didn't I buy you clothes this afternoon?"

Jiang Ran blinked: "Sis, are you serious? You bought me a suit this afternoon, and long pants at that. Are you out of your mind in this heat?"

"Are you out of your mind? It's getting dark, and the night at the beach is quite chilly!"

Jiang Ran was a chatterbox, and so was Wen Zhi. She immediately raised a hammer and punched Jiang Ran in the arm, then bent down and threw the shopping bags from the bed at him, saying, "Go, change into this, then come out with me!"

As she spoke, she turned and left the bedroom.

Looking at the shopping bag in his hand, Jiang Ran was momentarily confused as to what Wen Zhi was up to.

However, the sea breeze blowing in from the window was a bit chilly, and with the sun about to set, Jiang Ran felt that Wen Zhi's words made sense.

He sighed and began to change his clothes.

Five minutes later, Jiang Ran opened the bedroom door.

When Wen Zhi saw Jiang Ran had changed into a sharp suit, she finally showed a satisfied look.

After admiring her own taste for a moment, she crossed her arms and ordered Jiang Ran, "Let's go upstairs!"

"Where to?!"

Walking towards the bedroom door, Jiang Ran followed Wen Zhi to the stairwell. Seeing Wen Zhi about to ascend the steps, Jiang Ran paused, surprised: "Didn't you say there was a bonfire party at the beach? Why are we going upstairs?"

"How am I supposed to get to the bonfire party when there are so many people?"

Wen Zhi muttered a complaint, then grabbed Jiang Ran's arm without further ado, "How many times have I told you? My sister doesn't like those crowded places. Just come with me, stop talking nonsense!"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Jiang Ran followed her upstairs.

On the second floor, at the corner, Jiang Ran spotted a door that had remained closed.

Wen Zhi pressed her hand on the doorknob, opened the door, and behind the door was a staircase leading to the rooftop.

"There's a rooftop here?"

Wen Zhi retorted, "Nonsense! Have you ever seen a seaside villa without a rooftop terrace?"

"...I've never seen it before."

Even the seaside villas here were new to Jiang Ran.

"Let's go upstairs first, my sister is waiting for you!"

Wen Zhi went around behind Jiang Ran and gave him a push.

Jiang Ran did want to go upstairs to see the sea view, so he was pushed along and went upstairs.

The rooftop is surrounded by glass railings and decorated in a modern style, with a view of the dark starry sky overhead.

The moon has risen, the sky is dotted with stars, and fiery clouds cover the sky in anticipation of the setting sun.

The sun and moon shine together.

But now is not the time to admire this amazing scene.

Instead, Jiang Ran saw Wen Ling standing by the glass railing, with her back to him.

With a "bang".

Downstairs, Wen Zhi slammed the door leading to the rooftop shut, followed by a clear "click" of the lock clicking shut. Wen Ling slowly turned around.

She changed into the purple off-shoulder knit dress she had bought while shopping that afternoon.

As the sun sets over the beach, Wen Ling's long hair is blown about, her fair shoulders are bathed in golden light, her bare shoulders are straight, and her purple dress outlines her slender waist.

The belt was fastened at the back of her waist and tied into a bow, and below that were a pair of nude-colored slender high heels.

She stood there, her back to the setting sun that was about to descend over the sea, and gave Jiang Ran a somewhat shy smile.

I can't remember how long ago it was.

Jiang Ran hadn't seen Wen Ling for a year since she became pregnant. Then, during her postpartum period, she wore thick cotton pajamas with coral fleece linings every day, which made her slightly plump figure, which had become due to pregnancy, look even more bloated.

However, Wen Ling's face is still top-notch.

With just a light makeup and a slightly fitted outfit, the purple hue instantly shines through, exuding a gentle temperament and enduring charm.

Faced with such stunning beauty, Jiang Ran finally couldn't breathe!

Smiling at him, Wen Ling approached step by step in her high heels, her clear voice tempered with a gentle tone:

"Wenzhi said this dress suits me well, what do you think...?"

"Do I look good in this?"