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

"The sea, the seaside boardwalk."

After hanging up the phone, Deng Lanlan had a complicated expression. She could tell that President Wen was not in a good mood.

Her hair was unkempt, draped lazily over her shoulders, and her face was terribly gloomy.

"Go find him."

Without further ado, Wen Ling felt relieved; at least the matter hadn't been resolved.

However, some accounts still need to be settled.

"OK."

Deng Lanlan nodded in agreement, started the vehicle, and headed towards the seaside boardwalk.

.......

Seaside boardwalk.

It wasn't the holiday season, so there weren't many people at the beach. However, there were some men and women on the narrow path, taking photos in groups with their backs to the sea.

Jiang Ran led the way, followed by Fang Kai, who was eyeing him menacingly.

Jiang Ran just wanted to go out for a stroll and see normal people.

Laughter filled the air; some were with children, some were couples, and many were groups of friends traveling together.

Jiang Ran was wearing leather shoes and a shirt, with Fang Kai following behind her, creating a strangely comical atmosphere.

Upon reaching the end of the plank road, Jiang Ran saw a large ticket office.

There are rentals for diving equipment, boat trips, aquariums, cruise ships, and more.

He had no money on him, so he could only stand outside and look.

To be honest, this was the first time Jiang Ran had ever traveled this far in all her life, and it was also her first time at the seaside.

I never expected it to happen in this way, and I even benefited from Wen Ling's influence.

Have you ever been to the beach?

Jiang Ran stopped at the door and looked at Fang Kai.

Fang Kai didn't speak, his eyes fixed on Jiang Ran, showing no intention of replying.

"I said, your boss Wen sent you to work with me, but he didn't say you couldn't communicate with me, did he?"

"..."

Like a robot, Fang Kai remained silent.

Jiang Ran fell silent after trying twice.

"It's boring."

Jiang Ran's lips twitched, and she said speechlessly, "What kind of fun is this? We might as well go back to sleep!"

He didn't even bring any money with him!

After looking around, Jiang Ran decided not to stay any longer. He turned around and was about to leave when he saw Deng Lanlan running over from another boardwalk.

As she drew closer, Deng Lanlan, panting heavily, said to Jiang Ran, "Miss is looking for you."

Jiang Ran knew about the phone call Fang Kai had just made; he had gone out for a walk and was also thinking of going back.

Without refusing, Jiang Ran hummed in agreement and followed Deng Lanlan.

When they arrived at the parking lot and saw the black van in front of them, Jiang Ran was stunned.

It's only a 20-minute walk from the villa to here, is it really necessary to drive here?

As the car door opened, Wen Ling crossed her legs, and Jiang Ran only then remembered that Wen Ling's injured ankle was bandaged.

Once in the car, Jiang Ran looked at Wen Ling and said speechlessly, "Your feet are so swollen, why are you still running around?"

Wen Ling didn't speak, but gave Deng Lanlan a look.

Deng Lanlan immediately understood, and led Fang Kai out of the car before closing the door.

In the enclosed carriage, only Jiang Ran and Wen Ling remained.

Looking at Jiang Ran, the information she had just investigated was still vivid in her mind. Wen Ling crossed her arms, her eyes fixed on Jiang Ran, staring intently at him.

The drivers had all been sent off, leaving only the two of them.

Wen Ling sat there arrogantly, not saying a word, her eyes making Jiang Ran feel uneasy.

What are you looking at?

Is there something strange about him?

Jiang Ran looked down at her clothes; she had bought them all yesterday while shopping.

Even though it's broad daylight and he's dressed like an insurance salesman at the beach, at least he's dressed properly. What is she looking at?

Jiang Ran was a little confused.

He was about to ask a question when Wen Ling's voice rang out first, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

"?"

Jiang Ran was taken aback, not understanding why she suddenly asked that question. "What did you say?"

Seeing Jiang Ran's innocent expression, Wen Ling narrowed her eyes slightly. "I don't know, but I can give you a heads-up. In January of this year, before the Lunar New Year..."

"Before the Lunar New Year?"

Jiang Ran was somewhat surprised. It had been a year since then, so what was she talking about?

She had already given him this much advice, but Jiang Ran was still pretending to be confused.

Wen Ling bit her lip, her voice turning low: "The day I invited you to dinner in January before the New Year."

When did you invite me to dinner?

"..."

After staring at Wen Ling for a moment, Jiang Ran actually remembered that Wen Ling had invited him to dinner a few times...

Seeing Jiang Ran's somewhat enlightened expression, Wen Ling sneered, "You remember now?"

"They did invite me, didn't they...?"

Jiang Ran murmured, "And then? What happened?"

He even dared to ask her what was wrong?!

Wen Ling bit her lip hard, her bright red lower lip turning white from the effort. She stared at Jiang Ran and said, slowly and deliberately, "You went to the supermarket with Xia Yunxi that day, didn't you?"

"...?"

Dead memories are rekindled.

Jiang Ran remembered.

That day, it seems Wen Ling invited him to dinner, which he declined. He then went to the supermarket with Xia Yunxi, who said she wanted to buy New Year's goods, so he went with her. They even bought matching silver bracelets together...

Suddenly remembering the bracelet, Jiang Ran's hand moved unconsciously, and her gaze involuntarily shifted to her wrist.

He almost forgot.

He was still wearing the matching couple bracelets he and Xia Yunxi had bought together...

Wen Ling was sitting opposite him.

They were only a step away.

Wen Ling could see every little thing Jiang Ran did!

Especially when his gaze fell on his wrist, Wen Ling also noticed the men's silver bracelet he was wearing on his left wrist.

What enraged Wen Ling even more than hearing yesterday that they had already been intimate was that they had even exchanged tokens of love?!

"Who bought it?!"

A surge of rage erupted, and Wen Ling could no longer maintain her proper posture.

She pressed her hands on the cushion, her eyes bloodshot.

"..."

Xia Yunxi has already taken the money and left.

This relationship is essentially over. If Wen Ling hadn't reminded him today, Jiang Ran would have almost forgotten that he was still wearing this.

Jiang Ran didn't speak, but simply raised her left hand and stared at the silver bracelet for a long time.

Right in front of Wen Ling!

It's still right in front of her!

Is he even reminiscing about someone by looking at objects?!

Ignoring her injured foot, Wen Ling landed on her right foot, took a step forward, and pounced on Jiang Ran, grabbing his wrist tightly.

The bracelet was right in their line of sight, its whiteness reflected by the light from the car window.

Wen Ling trembled all over, gripping Jiang Ran's arm tightly, and said fiercely to him, "You dare to think about her in front of me!"