Chapter 164: Cannot deceive him
Translator: 549690339
Wen Ran’s eyebrows knitted slightly, wondering what was the matter Cheng Jia wanted to discuss with her in person.
If it was about MO Xiuchen, did it have something to do with Xiao Wenqing?
Or was MO Xiuchen just an excuse for her to see Wen Ran?
“If it’s regarding him, why didn’t you find him?”
In front of Zhou Mingfu and Zhou Lin, Wen Ran didn’t mention MO Xiuchen’s name, nor Cheng Jia’s name. Regardless of any covert alliance between Zhou Mingfu and Xiao Wenqing, she was unwilling to let Zhou Mingfu know about it as they were currently related by marriage.
“I was afraid he wouldn’t want to see me. I couldn’t finish my words last night, and Young Master MO was very upset. Miss Wen, I want to tell you something, and then, I hope you could pass it on to Young Master Mo. That would be better than me telling him directly.”
Cheng Jia’s words were filled with guilt and sincerity, as if she genuinely regretted her actions and was truly concerned about MO Xiuchen.
A moment later, when Wen Ran still hadn’t said anything, Cheng Jia’s voice filled with sadness came out again, “Miss Wen, if you don’t want to see me, I understand. When Young Master Mo’s in a better mood, I’ll call him. Meanwhile, I hope that his affairs won’t be delayed.”
“When and where?”
Wen Ran thought for a moment and asked simply.
She couldn’t refuse outright since this concerned MO Xiuchen.
After Cheng Jia informed her of the time and location, Wen Ran agreed. As the call was ending, Zhou Lin was gently talking to someone on her phone from the couch, “My father and I are in Ranran’s office. If you have time, could you pick us up?”
A sharp glint passed through Wen Ran’s eyes; Zhou Lin was clever, trying to use her as an excuse to have MO Zixuan pick up her and Zhou Mingfu from Wen’s office.
She couldn’t hear what MO Zixuan said on the phone, but Zhou Lin’s smile made it clear that MO Zixuan had agreed to her request.
“Dad, if you have something else to say to Ranran, please do it quickly. Zixuan will be here soon to pick us up.”
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Lin cheerfully told Zhou Mingfu, her eyes never leaving Wen Ran.
Zhou Mingfu slightly furrowed his brow. He had something to say to Wen Ran, but with MO Zixuan on the way due to Zhou Lin’s call, he no longer felt inclined to let Zixuan see Wen Ran.
“It’s nothing much. Since Zixuan is coming to get us, we should go downstairs and wait. We cannot inconvenience him by making him come all the way up here.”
As Zhou Mingfu stood up, Wen Ran, who was still sitting behind the desk, simply said, “I still have some work to do, so I won’t see Uncle Zhou off. Ah Lin, take good care of Uncle Zhou. Be careful not to let him fall.”
Zhou Lin nodded with a smile, “Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of my dad. Ranran, we won’t disturb you anymore. I’ll take my dad downstairs to wait for
Zixuan.”
She had indeed mentioned over the phone that she and her father were in Wen Ran’s office to discuss some matters. Knowing MO Zixuan’s intentions, she was certain he would seize this opportunity to see Wen Ran and pick her and her father up.
MO Zixuan, overhearing Wen Ran’s voice while on the phone, was eagerly anticipating the chance to see her even if it meant Zhou Lin would not wait for him at the Wen’s office, so as not to miss such an opportunity. It seemed like he was no longer able to persist in shamelessly clinging to Wen Ran.
He could only hope for accidental encounters, or opportunities like this to see her.
After Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu left the office, Wen Ran dialed MO Xiuchen’s number.
MO Xiuchen must have been busy; the phone rang for a while without any response. Just as Wen Ran was about to abandon this call attempt, the call was answered, and MO Xiuchen’s deep, magnetic voice echoed in her ears, “Ranran, I’m in a meeting right now, I’ll call you back later.”
Wen Ran didn’t hear any sound from MO Xiuchen’s side of the line, but his tone suggested that the meeting might not be going well.
Swallowing the words she was about to say, Wen Ran replied softly, “Okay!” By then, MO Xiuchen had already hung up.
When MO Xiuchen’s call came back, Wen Ran was already on her way to see
Cheng Jia. She had arranged for the driver to take Li Qian to the airport and for Qin Mu to meet with the supplier. She had arranged to meet Cheng Jia in a café and was driving over there by herself.
“Have you finished your meeting?”
Wen Ran’s gentle voice echoed inside the car. As she left, she saw Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu waiting in the café across the street. MO Zixuan had not arrived yet.
“Yes, just finished. Has MO Zixuan gone to your pharmaceutical factory?”
MO Xiuchen’s magnetic voice was soothing to hear. He sounded much less restrained than earlier on the phone, suggesting that he had resolved whatever issues were bothering him previously.
Wen Ran asked in surprise, “How did you know he was coming to the pharmaceutical factory? But, when I left, he had not yet arrived. Zhou Lin was the one who called and asked him to come pick up her and her father from the factory.”
“I knew Zhou Lin was the one who called him. His leaving before the meeting was over was unusual. Besides, the medicine incident was orchestrated by Zhou Mingfu, so he would certainly go to the factory to ask you about the outcome.”
A hint of chilliness seeped into MO Xiuchen’s calm tone, which might not seem to have much to do with Wen Ran’s question, or be detailed enough, but Wen Ran understood perfectly, even admiring his sharp analysis and keen perception.
From MO Zixuan’s haste and willingness, he inferred that MO Zixuan’s visit was not simply to pick up Zhou Lin. The person who could make MO Zixuan rush to see was undoubtedly Wen Ran.
In fact, MO Zixuan had disregarded his order to leave prematurely, even neglecting the senior management and directors in the process, which was also why MO Xiuchen was upset.
However, Zhou Lin’s phone call had unintentionally helped him. With MO Zixuan leaving without any reason, he could use it as an excuse to suppress those who were trying to protect him.
MO Xiuchen’s critical role as the company’s leadership was not something ordinary people could handle.
“Yes, Zhou Lin and Zhou Mingfu did come to the pharmaceutical factory. He doesn’t yet know that the people concerned will be coming to G City this afternoon to persuade me to buy the medicine.”
There was a red light up ahead, so Wen Ran stopped the car and glanced at the car’s display screen.
MO Xiuchen made a sound of acknowledgement, not asking about the outcome. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, “Ranran, are you out right now?”
He had heard the sound of car horns and remembered Wen Ran’s earlier remark that MO Zixuan had not arrived yet. Knowing that she was calling him about this matter, he naturally asked the truth. Wen Ran answered, “Yes, I had a call with Cheng Jia before calling you. She wants to meet me and talk about something.”
Being as astute as MO Xiuchen, he immediately understood why she had called him earlier. His tone deepened, “Cheng Jia wants to see you? Did she mention what it was about?”
Even though Cheng Jia had revealed her identity the night before, MO Xiuchen still didn’t completely trust her. More importantly, he didn’t want Wen Ran to meet her alone..