21: Chapter 21 Did You Pick It?

Xiao Ran pushed away Su Lan's mischievous head, his face serious: "Sister Su Lan, I'm not joking. Give me an account number, and I can transfer the money immediately."

A bad thought suddenly flashed through Su Lan's mind, and her expression changed drastically: "Xiao Ran, you haven't done anything bad, have you? Quickly return the money. Don't do anything foolish for my sake!"

Su Lan was afraid that he had obtained a sum of money through improper means to help her.

After all, this was a solid two hundred million in cash.

Even the richest tycoon in the city couldn't produce it without batting an eye.

But this young man, still in school, claimed to have the money. Who would believe him?

Two hundred million of *that* he might have.

But two hundred million in cash? Forget it.

Xiao Ran's lips curved upward, naturally understanding her thoughts.

"Don't worry, this is my own money! Besides, what method in this world do you think could earn two hundred million in cash within an hour?"

Su Lan's brows were furrowed with worry.

Indeed, it was very difficult to find such a method.

Unless he married an old woman on her deathbed, and she just happened to pass away recently, leaving him her assets?

She was startled by her own thought.

She quickly shook her head.

How could her young man be that kind of person?

"Xiao Ran, you're really not lying to me?"

"Really, truer than steamed pork!"

Su Lan stared intently into his eyes, and he didn't flinch.

A moment later,

Her expression relaxed, and she smiled charmingly: "Sister believes you! But how do you have so much money?"

Her beloved Xiao Ran, little brother seemed to be hiding secrets?

Could it be that he was also the scion of some prominent family?

Xiao Ran pinched her nose, which was smooth but not oily at all.

"I just never told you before, I'm actually very rich, Sister Su Lan! Your plan to keep me as a sugar baby is going to fall through!"

"Get out of here! You haven't even seen the two hundred million yet, and you're already talking like that!"

Su Lan rolled her eyes at him, exuding charm for a moment.

"Quickly give me your card number, I'll transfer the money now."

"Mhm."

"Use your personal card directly, not the company account."

"Okay, 6217..."

After getting her card number, Xiao Ran took out his phone and made a call.

"What are your orders, Boss?"

"I've sent you the card number. Transfer five hundred million directly."

"Yes!"

Su Lan watched his serious expression, her eyes sparkling with little stars.

Didn't he say two hundred million?!

Xiao Ran was actually willing to give her five hundred million!

So, this was what it felt like to be protected?

It seemed pretty good!

In the three years since she left home, only she knew how difficult it was to start a business.

She did everything herself.

When hungry, she'd just order takeout.

When tired, she'd just sleep on her office desk overnight.

When exhausted, she'd look at the bustling traffic below and fantasize about her business empire, like a daydream.

She had never had a safe harbor to shelter her from the storm.

Now, she seemed to have found one, a haven just for her!

Xiao Ran had appeared.

He had abruptly crashed into her life.

Her rhythm of life was disrupted.

Someone started to care for her.

Before, her mind was filled with text and data every day, but now a space had autonomously opened up in her mind.

When she was weary, she would hide in it.

Thinking of his warmth, thinking of his smile.

Everything seemed to become incredibly smooth.

The company was also flourishing.

Su Lan rested her ear on Xiao Ran's chest, slowly closing her eyes.

She longed, she yearned, she craved,

To quietly listen to the rhythm of his heart, forever.

Xiao Ran put down his phone.

Was President Su falling for him?

Another love-struck fool!

"Sister Su Lan, please wait a moment, it should arrive soon."

"Buzz buzz."

No sooner had he spoken than Su Lan's message arrived.

She hastily opened it,

"Dear customer, your China Construction Bank card 6217... received five hundred million RMB at Beijing time 11:11:11."

Su Lan suddenly stood up, her beautiful eyes wide, her face full of disbelief.

It was actually true!

Xiao Ran really had that much money!

Could he really be the young master of a prominent family?

If so!

Couldn't she... Su Lan thought of this, a rich joy flashing in her eyes, and she asked directly:

"Xiao Ran, you wouldn't happen to be the young master of a prominent family, would you?"

Xiao Ran stroked her beautiful hair:

"No, that's not it. I earned it through a series of coincidences!"

"Xiao Ran! Sister loves you to death!"

Su Lan hugged him so tightly she almost suffocated him.

"Gasp~ Gasp~"

"Sister! Watch your image, watch your image, this is at the company."

"I don't care, I'm just going to hold you like this! Who told you not to come see me for so many days! You only show up when my company is in trouble!"

"Sister Su Lan, I'm very curious. If there was a way to save your company, and even make it bigger and stronger, but it required some sacrifice, would you be willing?"

Xiao Ran was curious how she would answer.

Would she ignore him directly?

Or would she prioritize him?

Su Lan didn't understand his deeper meaning. After thinking seriously for a moment, she said:

"As long as it doesn't violate the law or morality, I'm willing to pay any price!"

"Really?"

"Mhm!" Su Lan nodded firmly.

Any price?

Xiao Ran looked at her determined expression, his heart a mix of emotions.

Perhaps it was his deliberate guidance that led her to say these words, or perhaps it was her true inner thought.

This was consistent with her personality.

A workaholic.

A career fanatic.

Presumably,

She would be very happy to exchange love for the rise of her company, right?

Heh heh!

Although such a reason was a bit stiff, somewhat similar to the "your mother and girlfriend fell into the river" problem.

But who told her not to put him first?

All along, he had been the one urging her how to live her own life well.

Yet she never put down company matters and fully immersed herself in love.

Not even once.

Can't men have emotions too?

Can't men be pampered?

If only she could have added, 'on the premise of not leaving you'... he wouldn't have been able to proceed.

Sister Su Lan,

This is your own choice!

Don't blame me for being heartless then!

Was he being unreasonable?

There was indeed a suspicion of that!

But a breakup always needs an excuse, doesn't it?

You chose it!

Sister!

"Sister Su Lan, you really love this company!"

"This is my hard work after all. I started working on it before I even graduated from university. This company has had most of my youth poured into it!"

Su Lan reached out and stroked his face, continuing:

"If I had met you earlier, that would have been even better. I feel like I've wasted so many years of my youth!"

As she spoke,

Su Lan slowly closed her eyes, her pretty face flushed, slightly alluring, her red lips tempting. She slowly brought her lips closer... Xiao Ran saw her emotional look and couldn't bear to refuse, letting her kiss him.

So he also slowly leaned in... Finally,

Her fiery red lips landed on his warm and soft... arm!

"Xiao Ran!!!!!"

On Xiao Ran's arm,

There was a bright red and sexy lip print.

"Are you an idiot?!"

Su Lan's eyes glowed fiercely, as if she wanted to devour him.

How could anyone be like this! A delicate beauty was practically feeding herself to him, and he wouldn't eat!

"Ahem, Sister Su Lan, I'm not convenient right now!"

"What's not convenient?! Are you on your period?!" Su Lan stood with her hands on her hips, fuming.

Men also have a few unhappy days each month, okay?

Xiao Ran glared back indignantly.

"Sister Su Lan, the problem hasn't been solved yet. Just paying money is useless, the company's crisis hasn't been resolved!"

Su Lan's face fell. This insensitive guy.

"Do you have any other ideas?"

See!

Company over feelings!

However, I was just waiting for you to ask that question!

So Xiao Ran picked up the conversation:

"I have a skincare product that is definitely better than your product."

Su Lan crossed her arms over her chest, her proud bosom almost bursting out: "Really? I don't believe it."

"I knew you wouldn't believe it."

Xiao Ran deftly pulled a piece of paper from his pocket, covered with chemical formulas and proportion tables.

With Xiao Ran's knowledge,

Mastering these was a piece of cake, but now it was time to hand them over to professionals...