Chapter 056

Huo Haini said, "Yes, Ruxue, since you were the one who damaged the car, you really should pay for it. Brother Lin Ran is determined to make you pay, and even if it goes to court, you won't win. You should figure out a way to come up with the money."

After speaking, she sneakily glanced at Lin Ran, her eyes full of implication.

Liu Ruxue was utterly shocked, and even Lin Ran was taken aback by Huo Haini's words.

Who was Huo Haini? She had always looked down on Lin Ran, either mocking him with sarcastic remarks or outright cursing him. This time, she was actually speaking in Lin Ran's favor. Could you believe it?

However, Lin Ran didn’t care about her thoughts. All he wanted was to find an opportunity to completely ruin Liu Ruxue.

Brother Dao had already started demanding payment, and Liu Ruxue couldn’t come up with the money. The next period of time was going to be extremely difficult for her.

You don’t want to pay? Fine, don’t pay. But by then, the interest will keep piling up, and when you can’t bear it anymore, let’s see how smug you’ll be then.

Tears streamed down Liu Ruxue’s face as she pleaded, "Brother Lin Ran, I know you’re still angry. I was wrong, okay? Don’t let one million ruin the relationship between us. I still love you."

Lin Ran was utterly dumbfounded by her words.

"Liu Ruxue, what makes you think you’re worth one million? In my eyes, you’re not even worth a hundred bucks. Don’t come looking for me again, and don’t even mention the word ‘love.’ It disgusts me."

With that, he ignored Liu Ruxue and got into his car.

Liu Ruxue was stopped by Wang Bao, who shouted from behind, "I know you’re still angry. It’s fine if you don’t forgive me, but just like you chased me for so many years, I can do the same."

"And even if you don’t want to talk to me for now, you should still go home and visit your uncle and aunt. They miss you."

Lin Ran was startled. He didn’t want Liu Ruxue constantly appearing in front of him.

"Are you fucking done yet? What does the Lin family have to do with me? If you come looking for me again, I’ll have someone beat you so badly you’ll see stars day and night."

"Damn, this is so unlucky."

Lin Ran really felt unlucky. How did he end up entangled with Liu Ruxue? This was only going to make Luo Yao angry.

The car started moving slowly, and Liu Ruxue tried to grab Lin Ran, but the driver quickly rolled up the window. Liu Ruxue was thrown to the ground by the car’s momentum.

Huo Haini helped Liu Ruxue up, saying, "Ruxue, let’s go back."

Liu Ruxue asked, "Why did you say that earlier?"

Huo Haini replied, "Ruxue, I can see now that Lin Ran really doesn’t care about you anymore."

Liu Ruxue said, "But last time you said he was just playing hard to get."

Huo Haini shook her head, "I was wrong last time. Now I’m sure he’s given up on you. So, Ruxue, don’t be delusional anymore. The Lin Ran now is no longer your lapdog."

Liu Ruxue cried, her sobs heart-wrenching.

"But I’ve realized I’ve fallen in love with him. What should I do?"

"I want to be with him, not for his money. I just want to mend our relationship."

Huo Haini looked at her with disdain.

When he was poor, you looked down on him and kept him hanging.

Now that he’s rich, you say you love him and claim it’s not about the money.

Then what is it about? Love?

Lin Ran didn’t notice that in the girls’ dormitory, someone was silently watching him, her eyes filled with determination.

Lin Ran didn’t return to the estate but went straight to the company. Since he was out, he decided to check on things and then pick up Luo Yao from work.

At the company, Zhang Xiaolong was in the middle of his fourth live stream of the day. After being released from the police station, Zhang Xiaolong was immensely grateful to Lin Ran and was determined to repay him through hard work.

So he pushed himself, increasing his daily live streams from three to six.

His fan base was growing steadily, and Lin Ran advised him not to overwork himself. Effort was part of the process, but it wasn’t the only path to success.

What Zhang Xiaolong needed now was a breakthrough, and that opportunity was in his own hands. All Lin Ran had to do was wait.

As for Zhang Xiaolong’s parents, one was under investigation, awaiting imprisonment, while the other had been sent to a rehab center, facing torment.

Boss Wang was also awaiting trial for human trafficking.

Xu Kai handled things, and Lin Ran had complete trust in him.

There wasn’t much going on at the company, so Lin Ran took a quick look around and prepared to leave. As the elevator doors opened, he ran into Zhang Xiaonuan, who had come to visit her brother.

Zhang Xiaonuan, due to long-term malnutrition, was very thin and somewhat introverted because of her family situation.

When she saw Lin Ran, she avoided eye contact at first but timidly greeted him, "Hello, senior."

Lin Ran stepped into the elevator, smiled, and said, "Hello. Are you here to see your brother? Go ahead. You have a great brother."

Zhang Xiaonuan nodded, "Yes, my brother has always been my only hope. I love him dearly."

After speaking, she looked up and noticed the elevator doors had already closed. She stood still for a moment, then softly added,

"Thank you, Senior Lin Ran. You are also my hope."

At the Luo Corporation office building, Lin Ran entered the lobby, and a security guard approached him.

"Sir, here to see President Luo?"

Lin Ran immediately recognized the guard as the one who had been quite responsible before. He smiled and nodded at him.

Lin Ran scanned his fingerprint, and the guard quickly pressed the elevator button for him.

On the 88th floor, members of the assistant team kept peeking out into the hallway.

They had been working at the estate for several days and had already gotten to know Lin Ran. Although they hadn’t spoken much, they all knew he was Luo Yao’s man.

They just weren’t sure if he was her boyfriend or her kept boy toy.

At that moment, Luo Yao was on the phone in her office. Hearing a knock, she said, "Come in," and saw Lin Ran walk in.

Luo Yao’s eyes lit up with joy. Without even hanging up the phone, she rushed into Lin Ran’s arms.

"Why are you here?"

"To pick up my wife from work," Lin Ran replied.

Luo Yao smiled and nodded, "Alright, wait for me a moment."

She then picked up the phone again, gave a few instructions, and hung up.

Snuggling back into Lin Ran’s arms, Luo Yao was filled with happiness.

"Aran, it’s still early. Let’s play the boss and secretary game for a while, okay?"

Lin Ran looked at her with affection, "Are you that horny? Every time you see me, you want to do that? Don’t you know I’m still recovering?"

Luo Yao pouted, "But yesterday in the garden, you didn’t seem like a patient at all!"

"Aran!"

"Hubby!"

"Please?"

"Can we?"

Lin Ran looked at her in shock. Since when had this little devil become so good at acting cute?

"Alright, alright! Fine, I’ll give in."

Luo Yao handed Lin Ran a pair of bracelets.

Lin Ran: ???

What kind of role reversal is this?

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