Chapter 022

The atmosphere in the restaurant gradually warmed up. Lin Ran elegantly fed the little devil, completely ignoring the gazes of others around them.

Lin Ran: "How does it taste?"

Luo Yao chewed the steak, savoring it carefully.

"It was just okay at first, but there's a hint of love in it. Though, it's still not as good as when you cook it yourself, Ah Ran."

"Then I'll make it for you next time. I guarantee you won't be able to say a word after tasting it."

"Deal."

The romantic lunch came to an end, and the two bid each other farewell.

Luo Yao didn’t invite Lin Ran to her office. She was afraid that something messy might still be lying around, and Lin Ran might notice something amiss.

But deep down, she really wanted Lin Ran by her side, every moment of every day.

Lin Ran, of course, didn’t push. He intended to slowly warm Luo Yao up, like a frog in gradually heating water.

Right now, Lin Ran lived for just two words: "Luo Yao."

Two days flew by in the blink of an eye.

After his rebirth, Lin Ran and Luo Yao's relationship gradually deepened, and they spent what both considered to be an almost unrealistically perfect short time together.

The day before school started.

In the Luo Corporation office, Luo Yao was radiating an overwhelming aura of hostility.

The entire Luo Corporation was on edge, and no one knew why the boss was so furious.

The entire morning, not a single executive was spared.

Even a dog passing by would yelp in terror and run away under Luo Yao's piercing glare.

The one who felt it the most was Liu Meng, Luo Yao’s personal assistant. At this moment, Liu Meng was trembling as she handed a stack of documents to Luo Yao, stammering,

"Miss Luo... these documents need your review and signature."

Luo Yao remained motionless, her icy gaze fixed on the ceiling, lost in thought.

She was counting how many squares it would take to cover the ceiling, wondering how many heads could fit in each square.

If those squares were filled with the heads of Liu Ruxue, how wonderful that would be.

Only when she felt thirsty and picked up the water cup on her desk did she calm down a little.

Slowly, she reached for the bracelet on her wrist, as if it were an emotional switch she could adjust.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Yao spoke coldly.

"Get out."

Liu Meng fled the office as if her life depended on it. As soon as she returned to the assistant team’s office, she was met by an executive delivering more documents, and her pupils dilated in shock.

"Sister Wang, if you have a problem with me, please use the law to punish me, not hand me more documents."

Wang Fang also felt a bit embarrassed.

"I'm really sorry, Assistant Liu. This document is very important and needs Miss Luo's..."

"If you want to die, go by yourself. Don’t drag me with you."

Wang Fang: "Is Miss Luo really that angry? Why?"

Liu Meng: "How would I know? But I can tell you this—Miss Luo’s mood is terrible right now. You have no idea, the temperature in her office dropped by at least 10 degrees earlier."

Wang Fang pushed the documents forward: "Then what do we do? This is a very important project!"

Liu Meng adjusted her black-framed glasses, deep in thought.

"Maybe... there’s one person who can help!"

"Who?"

Meanwhile, Lin Ran, who was busy reviewing the company’s progress, received a call and was puzzled.

It wasn’t often that Liu Meng contacted him. In fact, this was the first time since his rebirth.

Although he hadn’t saved Liu Meng’s number, he recognized it immediately.

The eye-catching 8888 at the end wasn’t a number many people used.

He was worried something had happened to Luo Yao.

"Assistant Liu, what’s the matter?"

Liu Meng was taken aback: "How did you know it was me?"

Lin Ran was also surprised: "You always call Luo Yao. I recognize the last digits!"

Liu Meng: "That makes sense. Come quickly! Miss Luo is in trouble."

Without a second thought, Lin Ran rushed over, asking for details as he went.

But Liu Meng kept stammering, refusing to explain clearly, only saying the situation was serious.

Lin Ran grew anxious. He didn’t care about the reason anymore; he just wanted to see Luo Yao immediately.

Because if Luo Yao was in trouble, he had to be there. No one was allowed to bully his wife.

Even though he thought no one would dare to bully her in the first place.

"I’m almost there. Should I come straight up?"

Liu Meng was stunned: "So fast?"

Lin Ran: "I’ve been in the office building across from yours."

Liu Meng suddenly understood. As Luo Yao’s assistant, part of her job was to report on Lin Ran’s activities. She knew he had started his own company.

"Then come up. Your fingerprint was already registered by Miss Luo. She said you can enter the company anytime."

Lin Ran: ???

He had no idea about that.

This was the first time since his rebirth that Lin Ran entered this building.

He remembered Luo Yao’s office was on the 88th floor. In his previous life, he had been dragged there by her bodyguards more than once.

As he walked in, many people on the first floor came and went, but the security guards didn’t stop him.

Lin Ran’s appearance caught the attention of many, especially some of the female office workers, whose eyes seemed to sparkle with admiration.

Lin Ran didn’t go through the reception desk. He headed straight for the private elevator, and a security guard immediately stepped forward to stop him.

"Sir, this is a private elevator. Only Miss Luo and her assistant team are authorized to use it."

Lin Ran nodded: "I know. I can use it too."

The security guard chuckled.

"Sir, Miss Luo has a severe aversion to men. She would never hire a male assistant. You should come up with a better excuse."

The guard had misunderstood Lin Ran’s meaning.

Lin Ran didn’t have time to argue. He had no idea what was happening with Luo Yao, and he was in a hurry.

He pressed his fingerprint, and the elevator started moving, leaving the security guard who had just called for backup completely stunned.

Over the walkie-talkie: "Old Liu, why aren’t you saying anything?"

Old Liu: "Never mind. I think I’m too young for this."

Lin Ran stepped into the elevator and politely nodded at the security guard, acknowledging his professionalism.

The private elevator was incredibly fast, and soon it arrived at the 88th floor.

As the elevator doors slowly opened, Liu Meng was already waiting.

"Mr. Lin, you’re finally here! Come with me, quick!"

As she spoke, she handed Lin Ran a stack of documents and explained the situation.

"So... you called me here in such a hurry just to deliver these documents to Luo Yao?"

Liu Meng nodded: "Not just the documents. The main thing is that Miss Luo is really angry right now. No one knows why, but you’re the only one who can calm her down!"

"Delivering the documents is just a bonus!"

She was about to push Lin Ran into the office but suddenly stopped herself.

If Miss Luo found out she had touched Lin Ran, would her hands be chopped off?

Although Luo Yao was just the CEO of Luo Corporation, those in the know understood she was a truly ruthless woman.

Liu Meng knew all too well about Luo Yao’s obsessive possessiveness.

She was the one who received and compiled reports on Lin Ran’s daily activities.

And because she knew, she was even more terrified.

Lin Ran didn’t notice Liu Meng’s hesitation. He walked straight into Luo Yao’s office.

Luo Yao was upset. His wife was in a bad mood, and it was his duty to cheer her up.