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

In fact, Wen Ling regretted it the moment the message was sent.

She never took back what she had said.

Just as her finger hovered over the sent message, intending to quickly retract it, Jiang Ran's reply popped up.

Jiang: [Sister, didn't you say you'd eat at the company cafeteria?]

"..."

Even though it was just two messages, Wen Ling felt a burning sensation on her face, as if she had been slapped for no reason.

Was Jiang Ran blatantly mocking her?

Are you mocking her for saying one thing and doing another, implying she's completely hypocritical?

But the next second, when she saw Jiang Ran's reply, Wen Ling suddenly felt that she had been overthinking things.

Jiang: [Okay, is there anything you'd like to eat, sister? There are still some vegetables in the fridge, let me see if we need to go out and buy some more.]

Jiang: [(*^▽^*)]

When Wen Ling glanced at the cute emoticon emoji he had sent below, her eyes darkened.

Perhaps, she was just overthinking it all.

In truth, Jiang Ran is still just a young girl who has recently graduated compared to her, so why should she make unfounded guesses about her again and again?

For the first time, Wen Ling felt that she had been too irrational, having so many negative assumptions about a childlike teenager.

She thought for a moment, then raised her hand to tuck her long hair behind her ear and typed on the screen:

[Make your specialty dish; I have no dietary restrictions.]

Jiang Ran quickly replied: [Okay, could you please send me the company address?]

Wen Ling's eyes darkened as she stared at the words.

She didn't want Jiang Ran to know too much about her yet.

After all, she had seen plenty of people, both men and women, who would do anything for money, which was why she initially chose a villa and car that weren't too expensive.

After thinking for a moment, she sent the location of one of her subsidiaries.

Wen L.: [Location.]

Looking at the location sent by Wen Ling on her phone, this was the first time Jiang Ran knew Wen Ling's work address.

He swallowed the last mouthful of porridge in his bowl, zoomed in on the map on his phone screen, and softly read out the company names on it.

"Emerging technologies and artificial intelligence..."

"Wait a minute, isn't this the tech company that invited me to work for them back in college, but I didn't go?!"

Jiang Ran was taken aback, and subconsciously clicked on the entry explanation for this company:

The company was initially certified six years ago, and its legal representative is a man named "Weng Bingyun". There is not much other information available.

However, according to Jiang Ran's understanding, this company raised millions of yuan in funding in its early stages, and with the vigorous promotion of AI technology in recent years, it has directly entered the top 500 companies in Beijing in just seven years.

Now that things are going well, if Wen Ling is a senior executive in such a company, Jiang Ran really thinks she can afford to buy such a villa.

"Sigh, if I had known it wasn't related to my major, I would have given it a try... Maybe after all these years, I would be the one buying this villa..."

Looking at the expensive villa in front of him, Jiang Ran sighed.

He then sent a message to Wen Ling: [Okay, sister, which floor should I go to to find you?]

Wen L.: [Top floor internal office.]

Jiang Ran typed: [Received!]

In the six months since he started working, he has saved a lot of "mature and steady" emojis on his phone.

Out of habit, just like replying to his boss, he raised his hand and tapped, sending back a dog saluting emoji.

Still in the car, not yet started, Wen Ling waited for Jiang Ran's reply: "..."

It certainly fits Jiang Ran's usual image as a spirited and passionate puppy, but she doesn't actually dislike his wolf-like wildness.

Seeing that it was already past 9:33, and realizing that she had spent too much time on Jiang Ran today, Wen Ling put down her phone, started the car, and stepped on the gas.

Inside the villa.

Jiang Ran, who had also eaten breakfast, put the dishes and chopsticks in the dishwasher. As the dishwasher started running, he began to worry about what lunch he should prepare for Wen Ling today.

Breakfast was probably too simple, which is why Wen Ling disliked it and left without even taking a bite.

And last night, too, there wasn't enough time; it was too rushed, and he wasn't prepared.

Wen Ling had already told him two hours in advance; in fact, it was the first time her older sister had given him a task.

If he messes this up again, then it will truly be his fault.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Ran typed the names of several dishes into his phone's notes app.

Sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried bok choy, cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad, a plate of boiled shrimp, and white rice for the main dish. For soup, we'll have pork trotter soup...

Muttering these dish names, Jiang Ran calculated the time, estimating that if he had to make everything by hand in two hours, it seemed that this was basically all he could prepare.

Besides, he hadn't bought any shrimp yet.

"I need to go to the supermarket again..."

He muttered to himself as he came out of the kitchen, forgetting even to take off his apron, and walked straight out of the villa.

There is a very high-end supermarket outside the Junlanfu villa area.

Jiang Ran only saw this when he came back from outside last time, but at that time he had already bought a carload of ingredients at the Shanmu Supermarket outside, so he didn't turn into it.

Jiang Ran quickly walked through the garden in the residential area and arrived at the main gate.

Seeing Jiang Ran walking alone, still wearing an apron, Zhang Tao immediately realized who it was in the security booth. He poked his head out and said with a smile, "Brother Jiang, out buying groceries?!"

"Hmm? Yes."

Jiang Ran, who was staring at her phone, paused for a moment, then looked up and smiled.

Living in a villa like this, there's no reason for him to buy groceries and cook for himself. For a moment, Zhang Tao felt that Jiang Ran was truly down-to-earth.

"Brother, just tell me what you want to buy next time, and I'll bring it to you..."

Zhang Tao smiled and tried to get closer to Jiang Ran.

Jiang Ran naturally understood, but if he had actually bought the villa himself, he would have used the property management services without hesitation.

The key point is that he didn't buy the house; he only got it because of Wen Ling's influence. He can't just bully others because of his connections, can he?

Jiang Ran shook his head. "No need. It's just a few steps. Consider it exercise. Besides, as a security guard, it's not good for you to leave your post."

He waved his hand, casually walked through the gate of the residential complex, and headed outside.

Looking at his retreating figure, Zhang Tao felt the meaning of the word "elegant" for the first time.

He got the job as a security guard here mainly because of his uncles' connections. He's only been working here for a few months, and the residents have made things difficult for him countless times.

Most of them were just relying on their money, and he dared not speak out against them, but Jiang Ran was different.

Jiang Ran looked only slightly older than him, and he had offended him at first, but Jiang Ran turned around and acted as if nothing had happened, remaining polite and even treating him like a human being...

Overwhelmed with guilt, Zhang Tao looked at Jiang Ran's retreating figure with ever-growing respect in his eyes...

In the supermarket.

Jiang Ran headed straight for the seafood section. It was morning, and the seafood was at its freshest. Looking at the large, lively white shrimp in the tank, Jiang Ran couldn't wait to grab a plastic bag and start carefully selecting them.

"Jiang Ran?"

Qin Yiyao's voice suddenly rang out beside him. Jiang Ran turned his head slightly and frowned.

Qin Yiyao was still wearing her coral fleece pajamas and cotton slippers, looking casually dressed, but her makeup was perfect.

She stared at Jiang Ran's attire, and subconsciously raised an eyebrow, saying, "Did you apply for a nanny job?"

"..."

Jiang Ran's lips twitched, too lazy to pay attention to her, and she lowered her head to carefully select shrimp.

Seeing Jiang Ran remain silent, as if he had confirmed his answer, Qin Yiyao said absentmindedly, "No wonder you were also buying groceries when I saw you that day..."

She murmured to herself, as if she had thought of something, and said to Jiang Ran, "Rich families have very high requirements for nannies. How about this, since we used to have a good relationship, if you're willing, I'll have Ah Cheng switch you to a driver's position."

He had an air of arrogance and haughtiness.

In fact, right in front of Jiang Ran, Qin Yiyao even took out her phone and pretended to tap a few buttons on the screen.

Jiang Ran glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing how seriously she was acting, Jiang Ran suddenly felt a little ridiculous. After all these years together, he hadn't realized Qin Yiyao was this kind of person...

He subtly raised the corners of his lips and said cooperatively, "Sure, I didn't want to be a nanny anyway. After all, it's not a respectable job for a grown man like me, is it? So, I'll trouble you and Ah Cheng!"