Chapter 271: Chapter 269: Dark Horse Appears
"He was just begging me to remarry him. Otherwise, why do you think he didn’t come to see you?" Jian Xi suddenly leaned closer. "Jiang Qimeng, do you still think he’s the Si Yuhuan who used to obey you blindly?"
"He stopped loving you a long time ago. The one he likes now is me!"
Jian Xi lifted her chin. "A defeated opponent like you still has the nerve to warn me? Who gave you such courage?"
She touched her belly. "You knew I was carrying his child, yet you still wanted to tell him about it. That was the stupidest decision you could have made."
Jiang Qimeng glared at Jian Xi, her eyes blazing with fury.
"No one in the Si Family wants this child to be born! Especially Si Weixun! He just became the Si Family Head; he won’t allow any potential threats to exist!"
Jian Xi raised an eyebrow. How would she know what’s happening outside while she’s in the detention center? It seems this woman can’t stay out of trouble even in here.
Concealing her doubts, Jian Xi sneered, "Si Yuhuan might indeed vie for the position of Family Head for the child’s sake. That would worry Si Weixun and perhaps compel him to act against me. But what if I promise the Si Family I’ll never remarry Si Yuhuan?"
"You should know Fu Shengyuan has been pursuing me, right?"
Jian Xi laughed. "He’s the wealthiest man now. If I marry him, the Si Family should have no more concerns, right?"
"Jian Xi! You bitch! How can you be so damned lucky!" Jiang Qimeng seethed. One tycoon after another, all vying to be her husband!
Jiang Qimeng was indignant, feeling like she was about to explode with anger. If not for the iron bars separating them, she would have lunged forward to tear Jian Xi to pieces.
"But don’t you worry," Jian Xi continued. "Just wait quietly for your end. Don’t cause me any more trouble, and I’ll go abroad eventually, find a place where no one knows me, and live out my life in peace."
Jian Xi looked at her, an eyebrow arched. "But if you keep stirring up trouble, don’t blame me for being ruthless."
"I’m warning you: you’d better keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, I wouldn’t mind getting back together with Si Yuhuan! Or perhaps marrying Fu Shengyuan!"
"This is your last warning. I won’t be this lenient next time."
Jian Xi gave an infuriatingly smug smile.
She turned and left.
Jiang Qimeng shouted hoarsely, "Jian Xi, I won’t let you get away with this! Absolutely not! Just you wait!"
Jian Xi suddenly turned back. "I was thinking the same thing. Why don’t you tell me: who is this mysterious person lurking behind you, feeding you information?"
"What mysterious person?" Jiang Qimeng immediately denied it.
Jian Xi saw a fleeting panic in her eyes and understood.
After leaving, Jian Xi took a deep breath.
Jiang Qimeng probably won’t reveal the secret of her carrying Si Yuhuan’s child before she dies. But who knows what Si Junyan will do! There are too many enemies; it’s impossible to silence them all. The best plan now is to leave as soon as possible. What did she mean by ’just you wait’?
Jian Xi furrowed her brows, puzzled. Forget it! I’ll deal with problems as they arise! I refuse to believe she can escape her fate.
Three days later, on the day of the trial, everything was settled. Jiang Qimeng was completely finished.
Glancing back one last time in Jiang Qimeng’s direction, Jian Xi felt she had finally settled accounts with her past self. It was time to let bygones be bygones.
"’My dear baby,’ Jian Xi murmured to her belly, ’we really need to leave soon. I hope the share acquisition goes smoothly.’"
「The day before Jiang Qimeng’s court hearing.」
Si Junyan officially decided who would receive the transferred shares.
Jian Xi had mustered all her resources, raising twelve billion, and was now anxiously awaiting good news.
Wan Yu kept comforting her, "Don’t worry, it definitely won’t slip through our fingers. I’ve received word that Fu Shengyuan has already withdrawn."
Jian Mingcheng was slightly taken aback. He’s really willing to let it go? It seems he genuinely means it.
"Who knows if it’s just a smokescreen?" Jian Xi voiced her concern.
As soon as Jian Xi said this, Wan Yu and Jian Mingcheng exchanged glances, worry evident in their eyes. They were both concerned that Jian Xi, having been hurt by Si Yuhuan, might have sworn off romantic relationships. The Jian Family could support her for the rest of her life, but they feared her life would lack a certain spark.
"’Don’t push her. I’ll gradually try to persuade her in the future,’ Wan Yu quietly said to Jian Mingcheng."
"’Alright, then I’ll count on you,’ Jian Mingcheng said gratefully."
Wan Yu waved her hand. "We’re all family; there’s no need for such politeness."
Jian Mingcheng immediately blushed a deep red. After saying that, Wan Yu also blushed, as if something had just occurred to her.
"’We’re just waiting for news. What’s gotten into you two?’ Jian Xi asked, noticing their behavior."
Jian Xi, entirely focused on the impending news, completely missed their subtle interactions.
"’No, nothing! We were just thinking about where to celebrate after we successfully acquire the shares,’ Wan Yu stammered.
Jian Xi clutched her phone tightly, her eyes glued to it. How strange! If I can secure a seat on Haohan Group’s board, then all my wishes will truly be fulfilled.
"’This is bad! Something’s happened!’ Li Bin exclaimed as he rushed in from outside."
He had been discharged from the hospital a week ago but was still wrapped in gauze. Jian Xi had entrusted him with the task of acquiring the shares this time.
"’Fu Shengyuan hasn’t made any moves, but the other directors of Tianyao Group haven’t been idle! Especially Fu Qixiang from the main branch of the Fu Family. He’s taken the lead by increasing his bid by one billion, to a total of thirteen billion! He seems determined to win!’" Li Bin reported breathlessly.
The bidding war had reached a white-hot intensity. Everyone generally knew each competitor’s financial limits. Though dozens were said to be vying for the shares, in reality, only a few could produce ten billion in cash. This select group included Jian Xi, Fu Shengyuan, and a representative from the Ming Family, who had always maintained good relations with the Si Family. As for Chu Xiao, representing the Chu Family, he was merely there to stir up trouble.
Jian Xi, the dark horse, had already surprised everyone. Fu Qixiang’s appearance was even more shocking.
"’Shameless!’ Wan Yu was the first to explode. ’Fu Shengyuan, that bastard! He made it sound so nice, saying he wouldn’t compete or fight, and now this is practically open robbery! I’m going to go mince him!’"
Jian Xi grabbed her arm. "Don’t be impulsive. The business world is treacherous. I never expected him to make sacrifices for me."
"’Then you’re accusing me unfairly!’ As soon as she finished speaking, the office door opened."
Fu Shengyuan appeared, looking travel-worn. His overcoat gave him a somber air, and his handsome, chiseled features were etched with anxiety. "Xixi, I kept my promise to you. But my eldest uncle’s sudden move was unexpected. I just received news that he’s been planning to seize power from me all along. His bid this time is aimed at me. You should know the Fu Family’s internal politics are complex. Many people covet my position, and Si Junyan’s shares are their chance to bring me down."
"It’s my fault that your plans might fall through because of me. I’m willing to compensate you!"
He offered a bank card. "This is two billion from my personal account. It’s all for you. With this money, you’ll have a fighting chance against my eldest uncle."
Wan Yu’s jaw dropped. Such a huge sum! Jian Xi had rejected him time and again, giving him no promises or official standing, yet he had just offered two billion like it was nothing! Truly throwing money around like water!
"’I can’t accept this money,’ Jian Xi refused without hesitation."
Wan Yu tugged at her arm and whispered, "Why not take it? It’s money practically served on a silver platter! We can get through this crisis and pay him back later."