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

Wen Ling, could she really be treating him like a younger brother?!

The thought that the other person was his wife in name only suddenly popped into Jiang Ran's mind, and he clenched his fist.

He's a man, after all. How can he back down when faced with a problem?!

Jiang Ran gritted his teeth, and looked at Wen Ling again with a firmer gaze. Just like he usually did with girls his own age, he praised her, "Sister, you have a beautiful smile."

This time, he didn't use honorifics.

Upon hearing this, Wen Ling was visibly taken aback, as if realizing she had lost her composure, and her smile vanished instantly.

"Let's eat first."

She gave the order in an icy tone, as if the heartwarming scene from just moments before had never happened.

Her sudden sharp change left Jiang Ran a little bewildered. He didn't dare say anything more, nodded and said "Oh," and then began to eat his rice.

After all, there's still a tough battle to fight later, and we can't go on without filling our stomachs.

His diet had been quite bland these past two days, and with the addition of refined grains, Jiang Ran couldn't resist and ate two large bowls of rice in one meal.

He devoured almost all the food on the table.

It was 9 p.m.

After putting the kitchen utensils into the sink, Jiang Ran sat back down on the living room sofa somewhat awkwardly.

At this moment, Wen Ling was also sitting at the other end of the sofa. Although she was wearing a dress, she still sat upright and had a strong aura.

Jiang Ran felt an inexplicable sense of tension whenever she thought about what was about to happen.

After all, they've only had a few normal conversations so far, and they haven't even started hugging or being affectionate yet. How are they going to begin?

This question has become Jiang Ran's most perplexing issue.

Therefore, he moved slightly awkwardly as he walked to the sofa and sat down.

Glancing at his movements, Wen Ling's eyes flickered, and she slightly raised her finger to the wine cabinet in the corner of the living room, "If you're really nervous, go get a bottle of red wine."

Jiang Ran was taken aback: "Red...red wine?!"

"Um."

Wen Ling nodded and calmly explained, "I've already checked the information; moderate drinking won't affect pregnancy."

As always, her tone was as calm as a talking AI.

However, Jiang Ran did not deny that alcohol was indeed the simplest way to ease the awkward atmosphere between him and Wen Ling at the moment.

Jiang Ran nodded, got up and walked towards the wine cabinet.

As the wooden wine cabinet door opened, two beautifully packaged bottles of red wine came into Jiang Ran's view.

Jiang Ran remembered that he hadn't seen these things when he first moved in; it seemed like Wen Ling had prepared them in advance. After picking up one of the bottles, he casually asked, "Sister, did you prepare these in advance?"

It can't be that this was a well-intentioned reminder from her mother, Ms. Zhou, and that she only asked Liu Wan to prepare it when she returned, can it?

Wen Ling thought for a moment and casually replied, "I guess so."

"Wow... Saint-Tingge French imported red wine, oh my god, I've never seen this brand before..."

Jiang Ran exclaimed in surprise as she placed the two wine glasses on the table.

"..."

Wen Ling watched him open the wine bottle in silence, then frowned and raised her hand to stop him, saying, "That's not how you open a red wine bottle."

"Um?"

Jiang Ran was taken aback, his gaze falling on her slender white hand resting on the back of her own hand.

It has a smooth, jade-like feel.

It's hard to describe just that light touch.

It's like scratching an itch through a boot—it's so frustrating!

Seemingly realizing that she had touched Jiang Ran's arm, Wen Ling subconsciously withdrew her hand.

Seeing the atmosphere become awkward again, Jiang Ran quickly explained, "I've never drunk such high-end red wine before..."

Wen Ling didn't speak, but quietly took out her phone and quickly tapped the screen a few times.

Seeing this, Jiang Ran asked, somewhat confused, "Sister, what are you doing?"

"Have Liu Wan come and open the wine."

Jiang Ran: "..."

He could even picture Liu Wan's expression when she rushed over and found out it was just to open a bottle of wine for the two of them...

Jiang Ran, who had also been a working person, directly put herself in Liu Wan's shoes.

He didn't know where he got the courage, but he snatched Wen Ling's phone and said righteously, "Sister, there's no need to go to so much trouble. I can just search for a tutorial on opening a bottle of wine online. There's no need to make someone come all the way here in the middle of the night!"

As he spoke, he took out his phone and started searching for videos introducing how to open a bottle of wine.

Beside her, Wen Ling stared in disbelief at her suddenly empty palm!

When did he become so bold as to dare to snatch her phone?

His words were so eloquent and convincing that he couldn't find any fault with them...

Watching Jiang Ran beside her earnestly begin opening the bottle following the video tutorial, Wen Ling's eyes suddenly became somewhat complicated.

It seems she had always underestimated her younger brother...

"alright!"

With a "bang," the bottle was opened smoothly, and Jiang Ran shook the bottle in a very professional manner before pouring the wine into two glasses.

The rich aroma of red wine instantly filled the air.

Just smelling it makes you feel slightly tipsy.

Jiang Ran placed one of the wine glasses in front of Wen Ling and said with a smile, "Sister, wait a moment. I bought a lot of fruit in the refrigerator. I'll go cut up a fruit platter!"

Sitting here drinking is so boring!

When it comes to drinking, you have to act properly, otherwise people will think you're trying to get yourself drunk!

Seeing that Jiang Ran brought out a fruit platter in no time, Wen Ling frowned slightly. "Do you know a lot about this?"

Literally, after all, no matter how much she stayed indoors, Wen Ling knew that KTVs often served fruit platters with alcohol.

And those places are somewhat chaotic.

"I went to karaoke a few times with my roommates during college..."

Jiang Ran naturally understood what Wen Ling meant. He explained, "Although we've already eaten, it's not really appropriate to just drink alcohol. I thought we had some fruit..."

"oh."

Wen Ling nodded, said nothing more, and simply picked up the wine glass with one hand and took a small sip.

Seeing that she had already started drinking, Jiang Ran didn't hesitate any longer. He followed Wen Ling's example, picked up his wine glass, and took a sip.

It has a mellow and fragrant taste upon entry, followed by a lingering, crisp aroma of alcohol.

In stark contrast to the gentle and cold image beside him.

When Jiang Ran first met Wen Ling, his first impression of her was that she was sharp and cold. However, as they spent more time together, he gradually discovered that Wen Ling was actually quite lovable.

When those two words, which were completely unrelated to Wen Ling's image, popped into his mind, Jiang Ran unconsciously glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

She sat there aloof, radiating an unapproachable, sharp aura...

Do you enjoy spying on others?

Noticing Jiang Ran's furtive glances, Wen Ling spoke up with some displeasure.

"Well......"

Jiang Ran's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away.

Glancing at his evasive movements, Wen Ling felt a strange sense of displeasure, perhaps due to the effects of the alcohol.

She has always felt disgusted when certain men give her those repulsive looks.

But today, when she returned early and changed into the dress Jiang Ran wanted her to wear, apart from admiration and caution, she couldn't see any ill intentions Jiang Ran might have towards her.

They're even sitting at the same table drinking now, and the boy in front of them is behaving this way...

After finishing her drink, Wen Ling put down her glass and stated coldly, "If you want to look, turn around and look openly! I hate sneaking around and hiding things!"