Chapter 258 Company Incident
Seeing the strange look on her face, Si Zuochen quickly said, "Yes."
Then she winked at Si Youlin, who reached out and gently poked Jiang Ran, pretending not to understand as he looked at her without saying a word.
Jiang Ran knew he was reminding her, her gaze darkened slightly, she nodded, and walked outside on her own.
Seeing this, Si Youlin turned to look at Si Zuochen and gave him an OK sign.
Plan B is a preliminary success!
When the four of them arrived at the aquarium, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin's eyes flickered slightly, and then they made an excuse to walk ahead, leaving Jiang Ran and Si Yanxiao looking at each other in bewilderment.
Unlike the silence during the meal at the restaurant, Jiang Ran immediately sensed a wave of awkwardness in the atmosphere.
Si Yanxiao pursed his lips slightly and took the initiative to say, "Shall we go and take a look too?"
Jiang Ran was taken aback when he brought it up, and then replied in a low voice, "Okay."
Si Zuochen and Si Youlin were not far from them, glancing back every now and then. Seeing that the two were not moving, they couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Si Yanxiao and Jiang Ran walked side by side, unusually peaceful and without any confrontation.
"You haven't been to the company much lately?" Jiang Ran suddenly asked.
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao pursed his lips slightly and replied in a deep voice, "There's nothing much going on at the company lately, so it's fine as long as Anan is here."
Jiang Ran nodded slightly after hearing this, and Si Yanxiao felt relieved to see that her expression was normal.
In fact, he was just using these excuses. Ever since that incident, he had inexplicably developed a dislike for Bai Zhuwei, and he stayed at home for long periods of time simply to avoid seeing her.
If she were at the company, Bai Zhuwei would probably just barge in and out, but at the villa, she would be a little more restrained.
Thinking of this, Si Yanxiao couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
I never imagined that the place I didn't want to stay in before would now become a refuge.
Jiang Ran didn't suspect anything; she was just asking casually to ease the awkwardness.
She then took out her phone and casually scrolled through her messages. She had sent a message to Jiang Yuechen earlier that morning to inquire about his recent situation, but had not received a reply yet, which made her a little worried.
Si Youlin noticed the strange situation and, seeing that the two were not communicating and Jiang Ran was staring at her phone, he quickly came back to ease the atmosphere and spoke up.
"There seems to be a dolphin show up ahead, shall we go check it out?"
"Okay." Although Jiang Ran was a little uneasy, she couldn't bear to dampen his enthusiasm and slowly replied.
Si Youlin was delighted and quickly led the two towards the dolphinarium, which was packed with people.
Si Zuochen and Si Youlin exchanged a glance, instantly understanding each other, and unconsciously led them towards the crowd.
Jiang Ran and Si Yanxiao were already neighbors, and now they are even closer together.
Si Yanxiao felt Jiang Ran suddenly approach, his heart skipped a beat, his movements froze, and a hint of unease flashed across his face.
He then stepped back, and Jiang Ran suddenly sensed his distance. She realized what was happening and quickly explained, "Sorry, there are too many people."
Si Yanxiao nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
Jiang Ran walked forward, and Si Yanxiao looked down at her back, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.
He hurriedly avoided the situation not because of disgust, but because a strange feeling in his heart made him feel somewhat at a loss.
Perhaps even he himself was unaware that something in his heart had already begun to crumble without him realizing it.
Jiang Ran watched the dolphin performance, smiled slightly, and a hint of joy flashed across her face.
Her gaze swept across the crowd, and noticing that Si Yanxiao hadn't followed, she quickly turned her head, waved to him, and called out, "Here!"
Si Yanxiao barely came to his senses when he saw her smiling radiantly. His heart skipped a beat, but it was only for a moment before he regained his composure.
He then nodded slightly and walked towards her.
The dolphin show was a huge hit, attracting a constant stream of people. This was the first time Jiang Ran had ever seen such a scene in both her previous lives, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder.
Si Yanxiao's gaze inadvertently swept over her, and he saw that her eyes remained fixed on the dolphin, her eyes unblinking and extremely serious.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but feel surprised. I never expected that she, who was usually "arrogant and domineering," would have such a side. I couldn't help but be curious.
Jiang Ran noticed a gaze fixed on her, turned her head, and found herself face to face with Si Yanxiao.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and Si Yanxiao's gaze flickered as he casually looked away.
Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow slightly, looking puzzled, but did not ask any further questions.
After the dolphin show, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin noticed that only Si Yanxiao was standing at the door. A look of confusion flashed across their faces, and they asked, "Where is she?"
Si Yanxiao pointed lightly to the other side, and Si Zuochen followed his gaze and saw Jiang Ran standing not far away, making a phone call.
She waited in vain for Jiang Yuechen's reply and became somewhat distracted outside, which finally made her call again.
Unexpectedly, the call was answered by an unfamiliar male voice: "Hello Ms. Jiang, I am Mr. Jiang's assistant. He is currently holding an emergency meeting, and I'm sorry I cannot answer your call."
"If there's anything you need, I can pass it on to you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran frowned, pursed her lips, and asked in a deep voice, "An emergency meeting? What happened?"
The assistant hesitated slightly, seemingly wavering, but couldn't help but urge, "Tell me! Do you need to keep it from me too?"
They had all seen how much Jiang Yuechen valued Jiang Ran, and now that Jiang Ran had spoken, he naturally didn't hide anything anymore and quickly told the truth.
"The company's accounts are unbalanced. A considerable amount of funds has been inexplicably moved, and the company is unable to make ends meet."
With just a few words, he explained the company's current predicament. Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's eyes suddenly sharpened, her brows furrowed slightly, and she said, "I'll be right there."
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Then he looked back at the three people standing quietly waiting for him not far away, and a sense of guilt rose in his heart.
Approaching slowly, he spoke softly, "Excuse me, something came up, so..."
"What is it?" Seeing Jiang Ran's displeasure, Si Zuochen quickly asked.
Even Si Yanxiao cast a questioning glance at her. Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly and said succinctly, "Something happened at my uncle's company..."
Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin were taken aback. Forgetting their disappointment, they quickly said, "It's alright, then go quickly."
After hearing this, Jiang Ran glanced at Si Yanxiao, nodded slightly to show her apology, and then turned and left.
Si Yanxiao looked up at her departing figure, his thin lips curving slightly, a strange glint in his eyes.
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When Jiang Ran arrived at the Jiang Group, the meeting was not yet over. Her assistant quickly led her to the office and said softly, "Please wait here for a moment."
"Mm." Jiang Ran nodded slightly, and seeing that her assistant was about to turn and leave, she took the opportunity to remind her, "No need to tell President Jiang that I've arrived."
The assistant paused for a moment, then replied in a low voice, "Okay."
After an unknown amount of time, a series of rustling footsteps came from outside the door, and Jiang Yuechen's reprimanding voice could be faintly heard: "Can't the audit department even handle this little thing? What are you all good for!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the door was pushed open from the outside, and Jiang Yuechen followed. When he saw Jiang Ran inside, a look of surprise flashed across his face, and he quickly suppressed his anger.
He glanced coldly at his assistant, preparing to hold him accountable. The assistant lowered his head slightly, not daring to respond.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran quickly came to his rescue, saying, "I specifically told him not to tell you."
After listening, Jiang Yuechen nodded, then said coldly to the several high-ranking executives beside him, "You all go out first, we'll talk about it later."
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and their eyes were still full of gratitude as they looked at Jiang Ran before leaving.
As he left, he thoughtfully closed the door behind him, leaving only the two of them staring at each other in the office.
Jiang Yuechen looked up at Jiang Ran, his face showing surprise, and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly come here?"
His gentle tone at this moment was completely different from his previous rage.
Jiang Ran noticed his completely different attitude towards her, and a warm feeling rose in her heart. She then replied in a low voice, "I sent you a message but you didn't reply. I was a little worried."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen's lips curled slightly. He casually waved his hand, deliberately feigning nonchalance, and then slowly chuckled, "What could possibly be wrong with me? It's just that projects have piled up lately, so I've been a bit busy."
Jiang Ran listened to his explanation and knew that he was trying to hide it from her, so she didn't expose him and just stared at him blankly.
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