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

Wen Ling has gone mad?!

Or has he gone mad and misheard?!

"Xiao Ran, can you come back today? Take this money back. Mom knows it's not easy for you to earn money; 800,000 is no small sum. Your aunt said she lost this money herself, so she'll bear it herself. It has nothing to do with you. You kids shouldn't get involved! No matter what, we can't let Xiao Ling pay so much money, can we?"

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Ran heard his mother Lin Sufang's voice continuously, making his scalp tingle.

What does Wen Ling mean by this?

After that incident, you gave it to him out of pity, right?

Or does she feel that this money is insignificant to her, something she can easily take out to make up for?

Jiang Ran really couldn't figure out what Wen Ling meant, and he didn't want to guess anymore!

"Xiao Ran, Mom's talking to you, did you hear me?! Xiao Ling can't take this money, understand?!"

Not receiving a reply from Jiang Ran, Lin Sufang's voice became much louder.

Jiang Ran came to her senses but didn't rush to respond.

Eight hundred thousand yuan is a considerable sum, not to mention his aunt's family, even if it were in his own home. The reason why Chen Jingyu didn't want to stay at home was simply because her parents were arguing over this matter.

Jiang Ran's gaze suddenly fell on her suitcase.

He suddenly stood up and deftly opened his suitcase.

When Jiang Ran saw the Rolex watch in the hidden compartment, she finally spoke up: "Mom, let my aunt keep the money. Don't feel guilty."

"That won't do!"

"Mom, don't ask so many questions! I said you can take it, so take it!"

Jiang Ran's voice suddenly became very impatient. He didn't say anything more and hung up the phone directly.

He looked at the Rolex watch in his hand.

He pondered what assets he would receive after divorcing Wen Ling.

This was something they had agreed upon beforehand: a contractual marriage, in which he would own half of the house.

Although housing prices have fallen and secondhand housing prices are even lower, he still has at least 30 million. In addition, there's the G-Class that Wen Ling gave him, which, if split in half, would amount to nearly one million, plus this Rolex watch.

Although Jiang Ran didn't know the exact value of the watch, considering the assets Wen Ling had purchased for their marriage, and her nonchalant offer to share half with him, the watch was definitely worth over 800,000.

Since she gave his cousin's family 800,000 yuan, it's simple: he just needs to return the watch and the G-Class.

As long as he doesn't want the property when we divorce!

"Married people are such a hassle!"

Jiang Ran sighed, put the Rolex in his pocket, and then took out his phone to call Xia Yunxi.

After agreeing to meet Xia Yunxi at the snack shop downstairs, Jiang Ran went out.

......

"You mean, this Rolex was a gift from Miss Wen, and now you want me to return it to her?"

Inside the snack shop, Xia Yunxi looked at the watch on the table and stared at Jiang Ran in disbelief.

"right."

Jiang Ran nodded. "And that G-Class in the garage, if you have a driver's license, please drive it back for me. These are all marital assets belonging to her and me."

"Is that apartment also one?"

Subconsciously, Xia Yunxi asked the question aloud.

For some reason, Jiang Ran detected a hint of anticipation in Xia Yunxi's unthinking tone.

Looking at Xia Yunxi's shocked expression, Jiang Ran wondered if he had misheard.

He nodded. "Yes, after I married Wen Ling, we signed a contract for all of this. I own half of that house, and she also gave me that car. However, she found out that my aunt's family was in debt, so she wrote my aunt a check. Apart from me, I don't want to owe her any favors regarding my family."

Jiang Ran answered truthfully, and then added, "Also, please tell her that I'm available after 3 p.m., so she can schedule an appointment with me in advance to go and complete the transfer procedures."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yunxi's gaze fell on the Rolex.

She had seen many similar styles when she worked with her mother in other villas. Each of these watches was arranged in a display case and rotated independently. Later, she learned that the thing was called a watch winder.

I never expected to see her here today.

Xia Yunxi suddenly raised her hand and carefully touched the watch strap with her fingertips. The cool leather felt was indeed valuable!

Watching her actions, Jiang Ran frowned slightly. "Yunxi, you seem quite interested in such luxury goods?"

"I......"

Xia Yunxi was startled, then suddenly realized what she had done and withdrew her hand.

Meeting Jiang Ran's probing gaze, Xia Yunxi's face paled, and she said, "It's normal for me to be interested in something I rarely see in person, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran narrowed his eyes slightly.

He thought of his ex-girlfriend, Qin Yiyao.

It was also because of money that Qin Yiyao broke up with him.

Logically, he shouldn't have doubted Xia Yunxi's behavior, but having a history of it before was still too sensitive for him.

He bluntly stated, "Yunxi, to be honest, if I hadn't met Wenling, I would probably be stuck running a roadside stall. My needs aren't that high; I just need to take care of myself and my family. If you're with me, of course I'll try my best, but I probably can't give you the kind of life you had at Wenling's house."

Jiang Ran was telling the truth, but he only realized what he had said after he had finished.

Without realizing it, he had become the adult he used to hate the most.

All they talk about is money; they've lost all the youthful exuberance they once had...

Looking at Jiang Ran, Xia Yunxi forced a smile: "But didn't you say that half of that villa belongs to you?"

"Once you're divorced, sell that house. It'll be enough to start a business or open a shop. It can even be used as our start-up capital. You can be the boss, and I'll be the boss's wife..."

As she spoke, her gaze suddenly became wistful, filled with anticipation for the unknown "beauty".

Jiang Ran's gaze sharpened, and she asked directly, "Then can you tell me now why you need money so much, and why you need 28?"

Hearing this, Xia Yunxi's smile froze. She gave a wry smile and suddenly lowered her head, saying, "It might sound a little funny, but my younger brother needs a bride price..."

"But Jiang Ran, you can rest assured about that. I'm not one of those silly, overly protective brothers that you see all over the internet!"

As she spoke, she hurriedly explained, as if afraid Jiang Ran would misunderstand: "My mother has already told me that the 28 yuan dowry for my brother will be considered as the money they gave me for my school expenses over the years. As long as I pay it back, they will never ask me for another penny!"

"And even if they ask for more later, I absolutely will not give them a single extra penny!"