CHAPTER 121: CHAPTER 121 HE HAD A MURDEROUS INTENT

The private detective sent several sets of photos to Jian Xi. After looking through them, Jian Xi left the airport in a hurry.

Wan Yu had been waiting outside and immediately opened the car door when she saw Jian Xi. "Three things, each more serious than the last."

"Rumors are circulating that the Haohan Group is temporarily under Si Junyan’s control. Si Yuhuan has reportedly been abducted by Jiang Qimeng and has vanished without a trace. Even my people can’t find any clues."

Wan Yu continued, "Have you heard of Luo You from the Haohan Group’s chip development department?"

Jian Xi nodded. As a leading figure in chip research and development, it would be difficult not to have heard of someone so prominent.

"He just had a major argument with Si Junyan," Wan Yu explained. "It’s likely because Si Junyan wants to reduce investment in research and development and increase investment in production. Things got quite unpleasant. Luo You, furious, took an extended leave from Haohan Group, citing health issues. Consequently, chip research and development has stalled."

"Many people have begun contacting him secretly. If this continues, it will be difficult for Luo You to resist a substantial monetary offer."

Jian Xi furrowed her brow. This isn’t good news for the Haohan Group. Si Junyan must be incredibly foolish to make such a reckless move!

Wan Yu continued, "Then there’s the matter of Si Yuhuan leaving with Jiang Qimeng without hesitation. All sorts of rumors are flying around. In any case, you need to protect your position as Mrs. Si."

"Dream on!" Jian Xi declared, confidently lifting her chin.

Wan Yu blinked her dazzlingly large eyes, looking at Jian Xi with curiosity.

"Calm down," Jian Xi said. "I’ve thought about this. If Si Yuhuan left with her at this time, Jiang Qimeng must have found Sernosen, a doctor even better than the one my parents recommended. Otherwise, Jiang Qimeng wouldn’t have made such an arrogant remark after seeing the doctor’s business card."

Recalling my past life, Grandfather was hospitalized with a serious illness, triggered by the shock of Si Yuhuan insisting on marrying Jiang Qimeng and divorcing me. It was Jiang Qimeng who brought in the renowned doctor, Sernosen, to treat him. That was also when Grandfather’s opinion of her began to change slightly. Sernosen has an unwritten rule: anyone seeking his treatment must agree to be a test subject for his medications. Such a stringent condition deterred many, but Jiang Qimeng managed to meet it. Grandfather admitted he was moved. That was where I failed in my past life.

Wan Yu swallowed hard. "You understand all this, yet you still caused a scene in Si Yuhuan’s office? You gave Si Junyan an opportunity to use Xiaoli to slander you?"

Jian Xi smiled slyly, like a fox. "If I didn’t give them an opportunity, how would they become so arrogant and careless?"

Wan Yu was thoroughly impressed. How did my best friend suddenly become so astute?

"What’s your next move?" Wan Yu asked.

Jian Xi offered another sly smile. "Just wait for good news."

"But how do you know about this doctor, Sernosen? I’ve never even heard of him," Wan Yu pressed.

I want to tell her it’s from memories of my past life, Jian Xi thought.

"It’s a secret," she said instead.

Actually, I only knew such a doctor existed, but not the full details. In my past life, all my attention was on Si Yuhuan. I foolishly thought having a man meant having everything, so I desperately tried to win him back, ignoring too many people and things around me. This life, my mind is clear. I immediately commissioned a private detective to find this mysterious medical mogul. If necessary, I have to beat Jiang Qimeng to it and secure a meeting with him first!

So, she called her fourth brother.

"Okay, leave it to me. I’ll give you an answer within a day," he responded.

After hanging up, Jian Xi had a strong feeling that this mysterious mogul would be very difficult to deal with.

「...」

After dinner with Wan Yu, Jian Xi returned to Fuyuan Official Residence. She was shocked to find it completely surrounded by countless reporters and media personnel, all cradling equipment and waiting eagerly.

Suddenly, someone shouted, "Look, Jian Xi is back!"

A swarm of people surged forward.

"Quick, let’s go!" Wan Yu urged anxiously.

Jian Xi threw the car into reverse and sped away like a bolt of lightning.

"This is awful!" Wan Yu exclaimed. "Your home is under siege! This is your new place; how could they possibly know about it?"

Wan Yu was no fool. After years in the entertainment industry, she slapped her forehead and cursed, "That despicable, shameless bastard Si Junyan! This must be his doing!"

As Wan Yu was cursing, a car suddenly sped past and screeched to a halt directly in front of Jian Xi’s vehicle. It all happened so fast that Jian Xi instinctively slammed on the brakes.

SCREECH!

Thanks to its excellent stability, the car stopped just inches from a collision.

Wan Yu, like a little fireball, flung open her door. "Hey! Are you blind? Driving like that could kill someone, don’t you know!"

Si Junyan emerged from the sports car opposite them. He coolly fastened the buttons of his suit, his handsome face twisted into a smirk that begged to be punched. "You call trash like you human? If every cat and dog on the street is a person, should I start cherishing them too?"

Wan Yu was instantly enraged. "You despicable, shameless villain! Say one more word, and I’ll rip your mouth apart!" She was not to be trifled with. Having recently learned some Taekwondo and hand-to-hand combat, she confidently surged forward.

Jian Xi quickly grabbed her arm. "Yuyu, don’t stoop to his level. Can a beast like him even tell who’s human with those dog eyes of his?"

"Hahaha! You’re right!" Wan Yu cackled, hands on her hips. "The little beast only knows how to plot and scheme behind people’s backs, getting played for a fool and treated like a spare tire!"

Jian Xi’s tongue is so sharp! It’s truly befitting of a lawyer; she could infuriate someone to death, Wan Yu thought with admiration.

Si Junyan’s handsome face turned as dark as ink. "Jian Xi," he sneered, "don’t think your sharp tongue makes you invincible. With my brother gone, let’s see who can save you today."

As he lunged to grab Jian Xi’s arm, Wan Yu lashed out with a kick. Her high heel struck with incredible force.

Si Junyan, not expecting a real attack, couldn’t dodge in time. The solid kick buckled him over in pain. Wan Yu quickly shielded Jian Xi, assuming a fighting stance. "Don’t be scared, Xixi! I’ll protect you. All my recent training wasn’t for nothing!"

Since the last time I was unable to protect Jian Xi, I’ve been consumed by self-blame. I’ve been training rigorously, all for this very moment, Wan Yu thought, her determination hardening.

Jian Xi was deeply touched.

"Bastards! You all deserve to die!" Si Junyan roared, his eyes glinting with malice. At his command, several men in black materialized as if from nowhere.

"Seize them!"

Wan Yu cried out in alarm, "Xixi, run!" I absolutely cannot let a tragedy repeat itself! This time, it’s my turn to protect my pregnant best friend!

Unexpectedly, Jian Xi remained calm. She defiantly raised an eyebrow and asked steadily, "Si Junyan, are you sure you want to do this to me while Si Yuhuan isn’t here?"

"Enough of your nonsense! Get them!" he ordered his men.

Before I came, Jiang Qimeng’s close friend, Xiang Yao, stressed to me multiple times that she had accidentally discovered Jian Xi’s pregnancy test report. She has a child, and no one knows! Luckily, Big Brother is still in the dark! I have to resolve everything before he finds out, Si Junyan thought frantically. The image of Jiang Qimeng’s long-unfulfilled desire fueled his desperate urgency.

"Jian Xi, you won’t escape today," he snarled.

Even if I can’t do much to Jian Xi directly, I can easily cause her to miscarry. When Big Brother returns, I’ll just say there was a dispute between us and the child was lost. I don’t believe he’d do anything to me then, Si Junyan plotted. A crazed, sinister smile spread across his face, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Go!"