The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 318 A Little Surprise

Even though Nian Nian had restrained her strength, Sui Sui was still struggling to breathe from being strangled.

But he wasn't angry at all. Instead, he stretched out his equally short arm and gently patted Niannian's back, comforting her in a tender tone.

"Okay, okay, calm down."

Nian Nian snuggled against him for a while before reluctantly letting go.

"Brother, I miss you so much."

"I miss my great-grandfather very much."

"Brother, do you miss me?"

Xiao Jingchen wasn't in a hurry. He just stood aside and watched the two little ones bond over, showing no intention of urging them on.

"Brother, this is our dad. He's amazing."

In the back seat of the car, the two little ones huddled together whispering, but Lin Niannian's voice was so loud that Xiao Jingchen could hear everything even if he didn't want to eavesdrop.

"Brother, this uncle is also very capable."

Upon hearing Lin Niannian mention him, Zhou Qing unconsciously straightened his back and perked up his ears.

He was indeed curious about Niannian's opinion of him.

"He would bring lots of good things to my house in the middle of the night, isn't that amazing?"

Zhou Qing's lips twitched upon hearing this, and he sighed helplessly in his heart.

It's not that he's capable; it's clearly that money is more powerful.

Hearing them say that, Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but curl his lips and take out his phone to send a message.

“I took Nian Nian away.”

Hey.

Almost the instant the message was sent, Xiao Jingchen's phone vibrated.

"?"

"What do you want to do?"

"I'll come pick you up later; I've prepared a little surprise for you."

"What surprise should we take Nian Nian away?"

Xiao Jingchen gently wiped the screen with his index finger, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his tightly closed lips.

He did not reply further.

Surprises always need to maintain some mystery.

Inside the FG office, Lin Ran frowned as she looked at her phone, but received no further messages.

The little deer, seeing her like this, curiously approached her.

"Ranran, what's wrong? You've been frowning since just now, did something happen?"

Lin Ran opened her mouth as if to say something, but then suddenly closed it and shook her head.

"It's nothing, it's just a message from someone I really dislike."

Little Deer nodded knowingly and didn't ask any more questions.

Although Lin Ran didn't say anything, she had already guessed that the only person who could make Lin Ran show such an expression was probably her former boss.

Finally, it was time to leave work, and Lin Ran picked up her bag and left.

As soon as she stepped out of the company gate, she spotted the car and a flash of anger crossed her face.

"Xiao Jingchen, when did I agree that you can pick up Niannian whenever you want?"

Xiao Jingchen was startled. He pursed his lips but did not refute. He simply opened the car door and gestured for Lin Ran to get in.

"Where is Niannian? Where did you send her?"

"villa."

As more and more people came out of the company, Lin Ran took a deep breath and got into the car.

"Okay, don't be angry. Instead, think about what surprise I have in store for you."

Xiao Jingchen seemed to have inexhaustible patience when facing Lin Ran.

"I don't want any surprises, Xiao Jingchen, I just want to go home."

Xiao Jingchen looked up at her, but didn't say anything. He just sighed helplessly, with a hint of indulgence.

"Okay, but I've been preparing this surprise for a long time, so at least let me see it, okay?"

His voice was deep and had a strange, seductive quality.

Lin Ran's heart skipped a beat. She turned her head awkwardly, not answering, yet clearly giving her answer.

The road ahead was becoming increasingly familiar, and Lin Ran pursed her lips, falling silent.

This place holds too many of her memories; just coming here is enough to make one feel sad.

Xiao Jingchen keenly sensed the change in Lin Ran's mood, but there was nothing he could do but silently speed up.

When they finally arrived at the villa, Lin Ran didn't see the two little ones guarding the door at all. It wasn't until Niannian rushed over after they got out of the car that she noticed them.

"Year after year?"

Seeing that tiny figure, Lin Ran even wondered if she was seeing things.

But the little bundle snuggled into her arms and called out "Mommy" with deep affection.

“Are you a friend of mine?”

Lin Ran blinked her slightly moist eyes, looked up at Xiao Jingchen, and caught the undisguised love in his eyes.

"Mommy, I miss you so much."

Sui Sui rarely showed such a childlike side. Lin Ran looked at his face, which had become much thinner, and felt a pang of pain in her heart. She picked him up.

Seeing this, Lin Niannian became unhappy and bounced around wanting Lin Ran to hug her.

"Mommy, Mommy, I want a hug too!"

Lin Ran glanced at it with some difficulty, and was about to make a move when Xiao Jingchen, who was standing to the side, suddenly picked up Niannian.

The little girl immediately agreed and even directed Xiao Jingchen to hold her a little higher.

Old Master Xiao stood inside the house watching this scene, his eyes stinging with tears.

“Old Xiao, look, this brat has finally grown up. Look how well they match.”

Butler Xiao nodded, a hint of satisfaction on his face.

Xiao Jingchen has indeed changed a lot, from his initial dislike to now.

"Grandpa, you're back too."

Although she had already guessed this possibility, Lin Ran was overjoyed the moment she saw the old man.

Since her mother fell ill, the old man has given her the warmth of all her family members, which she can't help but miss.

"You silly girl, I thought you were so busy with the kids that you forgot about this old man."

"How could that be, Grandpa? Don't worry, I'll definitely cook you something delicious later."

Knowing that the old man's favorite food is dessert, and that he has been recuperating for many years, it's fine for him to eat some occasionally, Lin Ran said with a hearty expression.

The old man's eyes lit up immediately, and he nodded like a child.

Just as Lin Ran was about to enter the kitchen, Xiao Jingchen quickly stopped her.

"I promised to give you a surprise today, how could I let you cook for me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Qing walked in with a group of people.

A considerable amount of food was also delivered at the same time.

Lin Niannian's eyes flickered, and she quietly tugged at Sui Sui's sleeve and spoke.

"Brother, see? I told you this uncle was amazing. Now you believe me, right?"

Lin Suisui opened her mouth, looked at her with complicated eyes, and after a long while, nodded.

Oh well, whatever Nian Nian says goes, since she's the younger sister.

Although Grandpa Xiao was somewhat dissatisfied, he thought that Lin Ran had been busy all day, so he couldn't bear to let her go to the kitchen again. The five of them, along with Butler Xiao, had dinner together, and the atmosphere was so warm and inviting that it was almost intoxicating.