CHAPTER 147: CHAPTER 145: DON’T YOU THINK SHE HAS A PROBLEM?

Jian Xi’s lips curled into a smirk, her arms crossed over her chest as she provocatively looked at Jiang Qimeng. "Why does it seem like Miss Jiang isn’t familiar with her own voice?"

Jiang Qimeng wanted to smash her phone, but Jian Xi spoke unhurriedly, "Go ahead and smash it. I have many backups of this recording anyway. Everyone here just heard it clearly. Miss Jiang, the ’dead old man’ you mentioned—who is he?"

"Enough!" Si Yuhuan coldly interrupted. He gave Jiang Qimeng a deep glare. "Continue with the meeting."

Jiang Qimeng fled in panic.

What should I do? Had Si Yuhuan picked up on something? It was all that damn Jian Xi’s fault! I really want to kill her! Where did this recording come from? When did she start recording?

Jiang Qimeng’s mind was in chaos; she had no idea how much incriminating evidence Jian Xi held against her.

All the senior management wisely chose not to inquire further, acting as if nothing had happened. However, everyone understood the underlying situation.

This was precisely the effect Jian Xi wanted. She was determined to clip Jiang Qimeng’s wings just when she was at her most smug, metaphorically severing that tail of hers that was almost wagging up to the heavens.

Jian Xi, with a sneer, sat inside, bored and idly playing with her phone. She rather admired Si Yuhuan; despite clearly knowing something was amiss, he managed to remain composed and continue the meeting for over an hour before dismissing the executives.

One had to admit, the success of certain individuals was no accident. Jian Xi found herself genuinely impressed.

After everyone had left, BANG!

Si Yuhuan slammed the documents onto the table, his hands on his hips, his mood clearly explosive.

Jian Xi started to get up, ready to leave; she had no desire to become his target.

"Stop right there."

Si Yuhuan leaned on the table, his eyes bloodshot.

Jian Xi shrugged. "It was your precious ’moonlight’ who provoked me, forcing me to play that recording. Is Director Si so angry because he’s discovered his beloved ’moonlight’ is two-faced? Are you disappointed and now want to take it out on me?"

She added, "Well, I’m sorry, but I haven’t been a punching bag for a long time."

As she tried to leave, a large hand grabbed her elbow from behind, forcefully pinning her against the wall as he pressed his body against hers. "Do you only find joy in exposing the Si Family’s dirty laundry in public, making me a laughingstock?"

"Si Yuhuan, you’re insane! Let go of me!" Jian Xi struggled to push him away, but Si Yuhuan pinned her firmly, leaving her no chance to resist. So, she stopped moving. "You can’t do anything about Jiang Qimeng, so you take it out on me by getting rough? Real classy of you. If you have the guts, then kill me. Hmph."

Jian Xi turned her face away, her eyelids slightly lowered, her long eyelashes casting a somber silhouette.

Si Yuhuan knew he was being somewhat irrational. This matter had nothing to do with Jian Xi; if not for her, he would still be in the dark. He couldn’t accept that the kind and gentle Jiang Qimeng harbored such strong resentment towards his grandfather. He gradually released his hold on Jian Xi’s arms.

Jian Xi broke free and rubbed her sore wrist. "Si Yuhuan, do you really believe that woman? She accompanied Si Junyan to see Grandfather. She claims she said nothing and did nothing, yet Grandfather—who doctors always said was in excellent health—suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and a heart attack, ending up in a vegetative state?"

"That’s absolutely impossible." Si Yuhuan grew tense, suspicion dawning on him.

Jian Xi was about to say more when Yan Qing failed to stop Jiang Qimeng, who rushed in frantically, wailing hoarsely, "Yuhan, you have to listen to my explanation!"

Layers of ice seemed to form in Si Yuhuan’s eyes. "Speak."

Jian Xi crossed her arms, watching Jiang Qimeng’s performance.

Jiang Qimeng shot her a vicious glare, then continued, "The ’dead old man’ I was talking about was Dr. Sernosen. He abused me! He injected me with far too many drugs—more than any human could bear. Look at me! I’m covered in wounds. I was so terrified, I couldn’t help but tremble every time before going. But thinking of Grandfather, I had to grit my teeth and go. I... I didn’t mean to curse. Who knew where Jian Xi was recording from? What kind of malicious intentions does she have!"

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

Jian Xi couldn’t help but applaud. "What crafty sophistry! I’ve just realized, Miss Jiang, you’re truly wasting your talents by not being a lawyer."

"Jian Xi, what do you mean by that? Will you only be satisfied once you’ve stirred up enough trouble to make Yuhan angry with me?"

Jiang Qimeng had just used her connections to check the recording on Jian Xi’s phone. Most of it was garbled, except for that one crystal-clear sentence: "That damn old man is so troublesome." Figuring Jian Xi had no other evidence, Jiang Qimeng stubbornly denied cursing their grandfather, confident that Jian Xi could do nothing to her.

"Jiang Qimeng, do I need to present some concrete evidence before you decide to be honest?"

Jiang Qimeng’s heart pounded; she couldn’t be certain that Jian Xi didn’t have other incriminating evidence.

Si Yuhuan’s gaze shifted between the two women.

Jian Xi smiled faintly. "I was just kidding."

Jiang Qimeng silently breathed a sigh of relief and then, emboldened, pressed her advantage. "Jian Xi, you’re shameless! Slandering me in front of so many people! Yuhan, you have to stand up for me!"

Jian Xi put away her phone and gave Si Yuhuan a long, meaningful look. "Director Si, take care."

Her words carried a hidden warning.

Jiang Qimeng continued to pester Si Yuhuan, demanding he stand up for her. He flung her arm away, suddenly feeling an inexplicable wave of revulsion towards the woman before him.

"Yuhan..."

"That’s enough." Si Yuhuan’s patience had worn thin.

After leaving the office, he instructed Yan Qing, "Have Si Junyan come see me."

Jian Xi’s words had forced him to start doubting Jiang Qimeng.

Inside the office, Jiang Qimeng collapsed into her chair as if all strength had left her. Thank heavens, thank heavens Jian Xi doesn’t have any other leverage. Otherwise, I would have been finished today.

Suddenly, she remembered the gardener, Zhang Tie.

She hurriedly called one of her subordinates.

"What? He’s left the country and disappeared?"

Jiang Qimeng, flustered and exasperated, wasn’t sure if this was good news or bad. "No matter what, find his whereabouts! I need to see him alive, or his body if he’s dead!"

She had an ominous premonition.

"Miss Jiang, don’t worry," her subordinate said. "He didn’t meet with anyone before leaving the country. What is there to be afraid of?"

"Fine."

As long as Zhang Tie hasn’t been discovered, it should be alright.

Si Junyan was unexpectedly summoned. Thinking his older brother had finally had a change of heart, he rushed into the bathroom to wash up properly and emerged wearing a smart suit.

These past few days, Jian Xi had been a constant thorn in his side, provoking him to the point where he’d almost given up on himself.

Jian Xi, just you wait! If I get back into Haohan Group, I’ll make damn sure to teach you a lesson for Sister Meng!

Yan Qing urged from outside, "Second Young Master Si, please hurry. The Boss is waiting."

"Coming!" he called out.

His phone rang. It was Jiang Qimeng. Without a second thought, he answered, eager to share the good news.

"Sister Meng, Big Brother wants to see me!"

A cold shiver ran down Jiang Qimeng’s spine. "What? Si Yuhuan wants to see you?"

Si Junyan, oblivious to the gravity of the situation, was jubilant. "Looks like the worst is over! He’s probably going to let me back into Haohan Group."

"Junyan! You can’t go!" Jiang Qimeng hissed, her voice low and agitated.

Si Junyan was stunned. "Sister Meng? What’s wrong?"

He realized this wasn’t a simple matter.

Jiang Qimeng lowered her voice, trying to scare him. "You angered Grandfather so much he fainted! Si Yuhuan just listened to Jian Xi’s slander and is planning to hold you accountable!"

Si Junyan was instantly terrified.