Chapter 016

Soon, the police and the insurance company arrived.

For the police, this was a case of property damage involving a significant amount.

For the insurance company, it was a massive claim.

Quickly, the insurance company staff breathed a sigh of relief, as it turned out the issue wasn’t the car owner’s fault.

They then prepared a preliminary compensation estimate for Lin Ran: 1.2 million yuan.

Hearing this number, everyone gasped in shock. Liu Ruxue stopped crying, and both she and Huo Haini turned pale.

“It’s just a small scratch. How could it cost so much?” Huo Haini naturally questioned.

The staff explained, “Although the scratch is small, it’s not something that can be easily repaired. At the very least, the hood needs to be custom-made by the original manufacturer.”

“Moreover, this car is a limited edition globally, making repairs even more difficult. Even if the hood is replaced, the car’s value will depreciate significantly. 1.2 million yuan really isn’t that much. Mr. Lin is being generous by only asking you two to pay 1 million.”

The staff naturally sided with Lin Ran, though he didn’t think such a small scratch warranted such a fuss.

But if Lin Ran was determined to have the car repaired, someone would have to foot the bill.

Huo Haini still refused to give up and asked, “Are you sure this is Lin Ran’s car?”

The staff replied, “Of course. This car arrived in the capital three months ago. The previous owner reluctantly auctioned it off for 110 million yuan, and it was registered under Mr. Lin’s name. It was quite a sensational news story at the time.”

“I personally handled Mr. Lin’s insurance. Although I didn’t get to meet him in person, the documents clearly state that the owner is Mr. Lin.”

At this point, Huo Haini’s last shred of hope was crushed. She never dreamed that Lin Ran could be so wealthy.

In her eyes, Lin Ran had always been an outcast of the Lin family—a somewhat handsome but ultimately insignificant figure. After all, good looks don’t pay the bills.

But now, not only was Lin Ran strikingly handsome, he was also incredibly wealthy, though it was unclear where his money came from.

Coupled with Lin Ran’s tendency to go all out for the women in his life, he suddenly became an ideal candidate for marriage.

Thinking this, Huo Haini’s gaze shifted from disdain to burning desire.

If Lin Ran no longer liked Liu Ruxue, maybe she could give it a try?

Liu Ruxue, on the other hand, was utterly shocked. She knew Lin Ran better, so her astonishment was even greater than Huo Haini’s.

The straightforward officer had already finished his inquiries. With so many witnesses, Liu Ruxue and Huo Haini couldn’t deny their involvement.

After a brief investigation, the officer offered his advice.

“Given the large sum involved, I recommend you settle this privately. Of course, you could also take it to court!”

The officer clearly didn’t want to deal with this mess. If there were no disputes, he wouldn’t even bother taking them back to the station for statements.

Rich kids with luxury cars—he didn’t want to provoke them.

Liu Ruxue and Huo Haini were also scared, especially Huo Haini, who looked at Lin Ran with a pleading expression.

“Lin Ran, even if it’s our Ruxue’s fault, setting aside the facts, aren’t you also to blame? Why did you park your car in such an obvious spot?”

Lin Ran really didn’t want to argue with this woman. Her logic was absolutely ridiculous.

“Can you just stop talking? I have megalophobia. Let’s just settle on the compensation!”

Huo Haini/Liu Ruxue: ???

Wu Zhishang added, “Bro Lin is afraid of big idiots.”

The two of them were so angry they were about to explode. Huo Haini decided to throw caution to the wind.

“Our Ruxue didn’t do it on purpose.”

Lin Ran: “Whether it was on purpose or not, you’re paying. Since you’re such close sisters, how about 500,000 yuan each?”

Huo Haini: “I didn’t touch the car. It was Liu Ruxue’s phone that hit it. Take it up with her.”

With that, she turned and left without looking back. Liu Ruxue was left dumbfounded, her face filled with disbelief.

In the end, to avoid further trouble, Liu Ruxue wrote an IOU for 1 million yuan, and only then did Lin Ran let her go.

Liu Ruxue: “Lin Ran, I never thought you were this kind of person. You’re so rich, yet you kept it from me. I hate you… sob sob!”

After saying this, she ran off, utterly humiliated.

The incident was quickly posted on the campus forum by the gossip-loving students, instantly becoming the talk of the school.

“Bro! My dear bro!”

Lin Ran saw Wu Zhishang staring dreamily at the Koenigsegg and tossed him the keys.

“I can’t fulfill your wish, but your dad can.”

Wu Zhishang: “Got it! Father!”

This was Wu Zhishang’s first time driving a luxury car, and he started it with extreme caution, much to the envy of the onlookers.

“Bro Lin, I’m so jealous of you. How big of a sugar bowl did you eat from to have a Koenigsegg registered under your name?”

Lin Ran: “Not that big. Just a few dozen properties, a few dozen luxury cars, and a few billion in pocket money.”

Wu Zhishang: “You’re really good at blowing your own horn with your eyes closed.”

“Don’t believe me? Fine.”

After a day, the two finally rented an office space, right across from Luo Corporation.

This time, Lin Ran used the black card Luo Yao had given him to pay for the rent.

After dropping Wu Zhishang off at Capital University, Lin Ran gave him one last instruction.

He told him not to tell his girlfriend about the company for now.

“Wouldn’t it be better to surprise her once the company takes off?”

Although Wu Zhishang didn’t fully understand, he agreed.

After all, the company was only possible because of Lin Ran. He was just riding on his friend’s coattails.

Meanwhile, in the Luo Corporation office, Luo Yao was on the verge of losing control of her emotions after learning that Lin Ran had run into Liu Ruxue again. But when she found out Lin Ran had used the black card, her anger subsided.

Lin Ran spending her money felt even better than spending it herself.

The Lin family had always raised Lin Ran with frugality, but as his wife, she was determined to give him the most luxurious life possible.

However, the thought of Lin Ran meeting Liu Ruxue on campus made her icy cold once more.

Liu Meng, who was handling work nearby, could feel Luo Yao’s mood swings and couldn’t help but sigh internally.

Young Master Lin! Please stop causing trouble. On the surface, you’re tormenting CEO Luo, but in reality, it’s us workers who suffer!

Why make life hard for the working class?

After a busy day, Lin Ran returned to the manor and immediately saw the person he had missed so much, even though they had only been apart for a few hours.

Luo Yao, however, wasn’t as gentle as he had imagined. Instead, she glared at him with murderous eyes.

Lin Ran had seen Liu Ruxue again today. Why couldn’t he just behave?

Although her subordinates had reported everything that happened, all Luo Yao could think about was that Lin Ran had met Liu Ruxue.

No matter what was said or what happened, the fact remained that they had met.

Lin Ran couldn’t believe that even after humiliating Liu Ruxue, Luo Yao would still be jealous.

So, a confused Lin Ran ended up injured—this time in his kidney, feeling utterly drained.

“A-Ran, do you still dare to meet Liu Ruxue?”

Damn! So that’s what this was about.

Liu Ruxue, why don’t you just die already? You keep causing misunderstandings between me and my wife.

“Ah… damn it!”

This time, Luo Yao showed no mercy. She bit Lin Ran’s shoulder until it bled profusely before finally letting go.

“A small lesson. If there’s a next time, I won’t go easy on you!”

Lin Ran felt like crying.

“Wife, it’s really not my fault. It was just a coincidence. I can’t avoid her forever, can I? Maybe you should just kill her!”