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

When Wen Ling caught a glimpse of the disappointment in his eyes, she felt a pang in her heart.

But at this moment, she couldn't say anything more.

She repeatedly reminded herself that all of this was just to complete the plan.

Then, biting her lip, she leaned in...

The first time was in the living room. Both of them were drunk, and when the alcohol hit, their brains were out of control.

The second time was in the kitchen. Wen Lingping, who had been feeling ashamed and indignant all day upstairs and had no way to vent her anger, could only bite the bullet and go downstairs. As a result, the more she talked to Jiang Ran, the angrier she became, and she couldn't control herself anymore because of her emotions...

But this third time, she walked right into the trap herself.

Wen Ling didn't know whether she was indulging in physical or psychological desires.

She could only repeatedly convince herself with what she thought was a "plan".

As the moonlight deepened, and it was late at night, the two exhausted people finally fell into a deep sleep...

noon the next day.

Jiang Ran woke up from her sleep, feeling the intense heat of the sunlight streaming through the window.

He turned his head to look at Wen Ling, who was sleeping soundly in the shade beside him, and his eyes darkened.

Last night's conversation feels like it was just yesterday.

Wen Ling insisted, vehemently denying that he remembered it clearly.

He thought that after bringing things up, even if Wen Ling didn't admit it, he would be happy to just let things continue as they were, even if she just gave him a chance.

After all, Jiang Ran had never done anything like having a wife in name only and having an affair with someone else in private.

but......

Wen Ling has indeed been trying to please him in various ways these days, wearing skirts, buying clothes, changing her style...

Looking at Wen Ling sleeping soundly, Jiang Ran shook his head.

Forget it.

Let's not think about these things anymore!

According to Wen Ling's description of her fertile window, it would still be at least a week before she actually conceived.

For now, let's just take it one step at a time!

He didn't think much of it and got out of bed to wash up.

After washing up, Jiang Ran didn't linger. After changing his clothes, he immediately called Huang Xiao and rushed to several nearby construction sites to check out locations for setting up a stall.

1:30 p.m.

As Wen Ling awoke from her sleep, she subconsciously reached out to touch her side.

The cold touch of the pillow beside her jolted her awake!

Jiang Ran had left the bedroom at some point.

Wen Ling panicked and quickly got out of bed, walking briskly towards the living room.

However, Jiang Ran, who was expected to have prepared the meal and be waiting for him at the table, did not appear. The entire living room was empty, and even the teapot that had been placed on the coffee table yesterday was still in its original place.

"Jiang Ran?"

Subconsciously, Wen Ling called out.

The only response she received was her own empty echo.

Who could have predicted that Jiang Ran would leave without saying goodbye, and wouldn't even prepare lunch for her...

Jiang Ran's words from last night echoed in her mind: "Sister, you'd better think carefully before you answer me..."

Wen Ling's heart sank, and she grabbed her hair in frustration!

Sitting down on the sofa in the living room, Wen Ling took out her phone and fast-forwarded through today's surveillance footage. She watched until she saw Jiang Ran emerge from the bedroom around 12:00 PM, spend half an hour in the bathroom, change clothes, and then leave the room. During this time, he didn't even stay in the bedroom for more than two minutes...

He didn't wake her up, and Jiang Ran probably didn't even glance at her.

He said so much to her last night, what did he mean?

Is this a case of playing hard to get?

Wen Ling knew very well that these were all business tactics. In order to buy goods at a low price, customers would often use the excuse of "comparing prices" or "checking out other stores" to provoke sellers into lowering their prices.

Clearly, it was her initiative over the past few times that made Jiang Ran think she had an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, and thus she wanted to take the lead in this relationship.

Thinking about this, Wen Ling finally understood why her mother had made her choose someone younger.

Jiang Ran is only 23 years old, yet he has so many schemes. If he were the same age as me, I'm afraid I would have really fallen for his tricks!

Wen Ling's eyes darkened, and her cold gaze swept over the empty dining table.

If you're not going to cook, then don't!

Does she really think she won't have anything to eat if he doesn't cook?!

Without hesitation, Wen Ling took out her phone and sent a message to Liu Wan: "[Go and hire a maid.]"

Soon, Liu Wan's message popped up: [Okay, Mr. Wen.]

Feeling increasingly annoyed by staying in the living room, Wen Ling lost her good mood and went straight upstairs with her phone in hand.

Wen Ling forced herself not to care about Jiang Ran's movements and went straight into her office for the entire afternoon.

When Jiang Ran returned home in the evening, she saw a young girl with a ponytail busy in the kitchen.

On the outdoor dining table, a variety of exquisite dishes have been prepared.

Jiang Ran was taken aback, and was very curious about this person who had suddenly appeared.

He strode towards the kitchen, staring at the girl who was diligently chopping vegetables next to the cutting board.

Jiang Ran felt that her back view looked familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before. He murmured, "Xia Yunxi?"

"Snap!"

The girl dropped the kitchen knife from her hand onto the cutting board. She subconsciously turned around, and when she saw Jiang Ran, a look of disbelief immediately appeared on her equally youthful and innocent face!

"Jiang...Jiang Ran?"

Xia Yunxi was stunned for a moment, then blinked in disbelief.

It really is her?!

Xia Yunxi, the campus belle who was once popular throughout the school and ranked first on the campus beauty list for three consecutive years during her university days!

Jiang Ran got to know her because he had served as the Minister of Academic Affairs in college and had participated in many student union activities.

As a well-known campus beauty at the university at the time, Xia Yunxi often attended student union activities, and Jiang Ran had seen her a few times over.

We wouldn't say we know each other; we've only spoken a few times.

Later, after hearing that Xia Yunxi had been recommended to study abroad and was about to graduate, Jiang Ran was busy looking for a job and didn't pay much attention to those things anymore.

But now, Xia Yunxi has actually appeared here?!

Cooking in "his" kitchen?!

Jiang Ran was even more surprised. "What are you doing here? Didn't you say you received an invitation to study abroad and were going to pursue further education overseas?"

"Ah... this..."

Xia Yunxi looked somewhat embarrassed. She muttered something to herself, her hands hanging idly at her sides, clearly at a loss for what to do.

Behind her, a mechanical female voice announced, "Elevator doors open." Jiang Ran subconsciously turned around and saw Wen Lingxi walking towards them in her home clothes, exuding an imposing aura.

"Is dinner ready?"

Glancing at Jiang Ran as if she hadn't seen him, Wen Ling's gaze went straight to Xia Yunxi.

"Yes, yes, it's done, miss. I've also chopped some cilantro for garnish..."

Xia Yunxi reacted instantly, quickly turning around and grabbing a kitchen knife.

However, Wen Ling said coldly and expressionlessly, "No need. I don't like cilantro. Let's start eating!"