Chapter 200: Chapter 198 We Got Divorced
Jian Xi unexpectedly touched Old Master Si’s forehead. "Okay, Grandpa, stop pretending. Where do you feel feverish and uncomfortable?"
Old Master Si continued to feign illness, unwilling to open his eyes.
Jian Xi sighed. "Grandpa, I think I need to be honest with you about something."
Si Yuhuan’s heart sank.
"Si Yuhuan and I have already agreed to divorce."
As soon as Jian Xi finished speaking, Old Master Si sprang up from the bed. "What did you say?"
He pointed at Si Yuhuan, his voice trembling with emotion. "Tell me, is what Xixi said true? Are you two divorced?"
The old man’s voice was already hoarse.
Si Yuhuan’s handsome face turned ice-cold in an instant.
Housekeeper Qi couldn’t help but lower his head. He had guessed as much from online reports. Since Old Master Si never followed entertainment news or used his cellphone, the truth had been hidden from him for so long.
"Grandfather, I’m sorry, we are indeed divorced."
But I regret it.
Si Yuhuan didn’t say it aloud, his gaze fixed intensely on Jian Xi.
Jian Xi remained indifferent. "Grandpa, Fourth Brother already made your recovery situation very clear to me. A small matter like this won’t cause any serious problems. So, my willingness to come here with Si Yuhuan today was to tell you that we’re divorced. No matter what methods you use in the future hoping we’ll get back together, I’m afraid it’s impossible."
"Xixi, don’t be angry. I didn’t deliberately protect Junyan at the hospital last time. Actually, I just wanted to see Yuhan protect you, to let you know that Yuhan truly has you in his heart."
"Grandfather, I’m not angry about that incident. The decision to divorce Si Yuhuan wasn’t because of it. In fact, we had already divorced before then. I roughly understand your intentions. I have no way to repay your kindness to me, but I hope that even if I’m no longer your granddaughter-in-law, we can still maintain our bond as grandparent and grandchild."
Jian Xi bowed very politely. "I won’t stay any longer. Goodbye."
With that, she left directly without even glancing at Si Yuhuan.
Her cold demeanor mirrored the countless times Si Yuhuan had heartlessly and coldly left her.
"You wretched boy! You actually drove away such a good granddaughter-in-law for me! I’m truly..." Old Master Si clutched his heart.
Si Yuhuan nervously went to support him. "I don’t need your help! You’re truly blind to have lost such a good granddaughter-in-law! I will never forgive you, even when I’m dead!"
"Grandfather!" Si Yuhuan clenched his fists tightly.
"Don’t call me Grandfather! I’m telling you, I only recognize Jian Xi as my granddaughter-in-law. Don’t even think about other women, especially that scheming Jiang Qimeng who looks full of ill intentions. It’s absolutely impossible!"
Si Yuhuan lowered his head, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "Rest assured, I won’t marry Jiang Qimeng for now."
"Hmph!"
Old Master Si didn’t want to bother with him. He took a Quick-acting Heart-saving Pill and went upstairs to rest.
After Old Master Si went upstairs, Housekeeper Qi couldn’t help but turn to Si Yuhuan and say, "Actually, I can see that Young Madam still has feelings for you. It’s just that she’s been hurt too deeply. She wants to protect herself, so she could only choose to give you up. Young Master, if you like her, then fight for her. I think you two are very compatible."
Compatible?
Si Yuhuan gave a bitter laugh. Now that they were divorced, it was too late for anything.
「....」
When Jian Xi came out, she felt a sense of relief wash over her entire body.
A day without being emotionally blackmailed felt exceptionally refreshing.
Perhaps Grandfather will be sad, but I’ll just be doubly filial to him in the future.
I will never forgive Si Yuhuan, that indiscriminately blind, rotten man!
Suddenly, her phone rang.
Li Bin asked, "CEO Jian, are you free to come to the group headquarters now?"
Jian Xi glanced at her wristwatch. "Alright."
She turned the steering wheel and headed straight for Yaowang.
As she entered, Li Bin came up to her. "That company Director Si gave Jiang Qimeng, do you remember it?"
"Which one?" Jian Xi asked bluntly.
He’s given Jiang Qimeng too many companies.
He ruins one, then starts another for her.
If he’s bored, he’ll even give her another one. Who knows which one it is?
Just thinking about this makes me angry.
Si Yuhuan, that damn scumbag! He must have too much money and nowhere to spend it, giving it all to that bad woman!
Li Bin looked slightly embarrassed. "It’s the brand company he gave her recently, called Yue Xiang."
Jian Xi raised an eyebrow. "The media company that was competing with Wan Yu before, she’s not doing it anymore?"
"Reportedly, Director Si took it back. Now, she only has this one brand company, Yue Xiang, under her name."
"Ha!" Jian Xi sneered.
She really is a fan of clumsy imitation.
"Does she ask Si Yuhuan for whatever kind of company Wan Yu and I start? Speak up, what kind of trouble has she stirred up this time?"
Li Bin looked grave. "She used some unknown method to sign our designers ahead of time and even preemptively used our design drafts. Yue Xiang has now stolen our core concept and even used our slogan: ’Integrate technology into fashion, enjoy a quality life.’"
No wonder Li Bin, as the general manager, was so anxious.
Jian Xi frowned. "The new clothing samples?"
"They’ve already hit the market one step ahead of us."
"Damn it!" She’s truly despicable.
"CEO Jian, it’s my fault. I didn’t protect the design drafts well, allowing her to steal them and poach our people."
Jian Xi struggled to suppress her emotions and calm herself. "Now is not the time to assign blame. If she’s intent on such sneaky dealings, it’s hard for you to guard against them completely. The urgent task is to resolve the order and publicity problems. She wants Yaowang to default on its contracts, ruin its reputation, and suffer heavy losses. Then, with Director Si as her backer, she plans to acquire Yaowang and achieve fame in one fell swoop. She’s dreaming."
Li Bin was extremely anxious. "But the promotional campaign has already launched. Without a suitable designer, we can only default on our contracts..."
"Who says so?"
Before Li Bin could finish, Wan Yu’s clear and pleasant voice sounded from behind him.
Jian Xi turned to see Wan Yu dragging a suitcase, wearing sunglasses, looking like a travel-worn but chic city woman.
Wan Yu rushed over, slinging an arm around Jian Xi’s shoulder with an air of triumph. "Is that little slut Jiang Qimeng causing trouble and giving you a hard time again?"
"You already know?"
"Of course! I’m a walking encyclopedia! The moment I got off the plane, I heard that woman poached Yaowang’s originally appointed designer. The whole industry is buzzing, saying Yaowang is finished and her Yue Xiang will be the final winner. Many people are waiting to see you become a laughingstock. How could I let that happen? I immediately dragged Chu Xiao over for you."
At the main entrance, Chu Xiao appeared, dressed like an innocent male college student and wearing sunglasses. He took them off, raised an eyebrow at Jian Xi, and flashed his signature Little Naigou smile, revealing two small canine teeth. Passing women couldn’t help but cover their mouths and gasp.
He was so handsome, even more so than male celebrities on television—truly a feast for the eyes.
"Sister, did you forget I studied design?" Chu Xiao pouted, feigning annoyance.
Jian Xi genuinely hadn’t known this.
"Wow, Sister, you’re really breaking my heart! I’m the one who got famous all over the internet for my fashion sense!"
Jian Xi was surprised. So, he knows some really impressive designers?