CHAPTER 162: CHAPTER 160 KIDNAPPING

He didn’t know? A huge question mark formed in Jiang Qimeng’s mind. She quickly found an excuse, "I just went to visit Grandpa, and a nurse was rude to me. I was so furious that I slapped her."

Si Yuhuan frowned. "Watch your words and actions. Rein in your temper a bit."

In the past, he definitely wouldn’t have said such a thing.

Jiang Qimeng felt aggrieved. Her nose stung, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Understood," she mumbled.

She sobbed, her voice muffled, "But I really want to see Grandpa and apologize to him properly with Junyan."

"I called you about this matter as well."

Jiang Qimeng’s eyes lit up. "Grandpa agreed to see me and Junyan?"

"No. Grandpa said he doesn’t want to see either of you. I’ll send Si Junyan overseas to manage a branch company. As for you..." Si Yuhuan pursed his lips, momentarily unsure how to proceed.

Jiang Qimeng immediately grew anxious. "Yuhan, I don’t want to leave you! I’ve already paid the price for my impulsiveness and recklessness. Look at my injuries," she pleaded, tears streaming down her face.

She cried, questioning, "You don’t want to marry me anymore, do you?"

Si Yuhuan suppressed the "yes" that almost slipped out, letting out a sigh instead. "Mengmeng, Grandpa has been hurt by you. He won’t accept a granddaughter-in-law like you."

"I don’t think we’re suited for marriage right now. I’ll always remember what you did for Grandpa. Haohan Group has a very good cosmetics company under its umbrella, with an annual revenue of around three hundred million. It will be yours from now on."

"Nonsense! What do you mean Grandpa doesn’t agree? You’re clearly just making excuses!" Jiang Qimeng shrieked, exasperated.

He had already hung up.

She frantically ran to Haohan Group to see Si Yuhuan, only to be stopped by Yan Qing. "Miss Jiang, Director Si isn’t seeing anyone today. You’ve come at the right time. Sign these documents, and the cosmetics company will be yours."

Jiang Qimeng glared at Yan Qing, biting her red lips in fury, as though she were looking at an enemy.

Yan Qing awkwardly touched his nose. "Miss Jiang, please don’t make things difficult for me. You know Director Si’s temper. If you don’t accept the company now, I’m afraid it might be gone later."

Jiang Qimeng gave him a fierce glare.

Yan Qing was right. Si Yuhuan always meant what he said. If she didn’t accept it readily, he would withdraw the offer, and she would likely get nothing.

After weighing the pros and cons, Jiang Qimeng signed her name.

Very well, Si Yuhuan, she thought. If you dare to treat me this way, then I won’t show any mercy in the future either.

「....」

「In the office.」

Si Yuhuan pinched his aching temples, Jian Xi’s words still echoing in his mind: "Do you need me to repeat Director Si’s promise to marry Jiang Qimeng?"

If he handled this promise properly, could he earn her forgiveness?

The moment this thought surfaced, he felt like he was going mad.

Jiang Qimeng was right; he was just using Grandpa as an excuse.

Yan Qing knocked and entered. "Director Si, everything has been dealt with. Miss Jiang accepted the company."

Si Yuhuan felt a strange sense of relief, but it was quickly overwhelmed by disappointment—utter, complete disappointment.

If it had been Jian Xi, she wouldn’t have given up so easily.

Jiang Qimeng still valued money more.

Another of Jian Xi’s statements echoed in his mind: "How much do you think Jiang Qimeng loves you? She likes your money more. If you became penniless, let’s see if she’d still love you."

How much must this woman hate him to wish him penniless?

As the head of Haohan Group, he had more money than he could ever squander. How could he possibly become penniless?

Yan Qing watched his boss’s noble, handsome face shift through several expressions and couldn’t help but add, "The congratulatory gift you had sent to the Jian Family was thrown out by her."

"She threw it out?" Si Yuhuan clenched his fists.

"She said a rotten fish like you should look for a rotten shrimp, that you and Jiang Qimeng are perfect for each other in your awfulness, and she’ll deal with both of you eventually."

Si Yuhuan wondered, "Why does she hate Jiang Qimeng so much?"

He looked at his handsome reflection on the computer screen and a smirk played on his thin lips. Jealous, perhaps?

Yan Qing broke out in a sweat. Could his boss be any more narcissistic?

Her disdain for him was so obvious it might as well have been tattooed on her forehead for the whole world to see.

"Give it to me. I’ll go myself."

Si Yuhuan dropped a pile of work and headed straight for Yaowang Group.

「....」

Jian Xi arrived at Yaowang Group and saw the follow-up work progressing smoothly, every employee’s face alight with fervent enthusiasm. She waved her hand grandly and announced to everyone, "You’ve all worked hard recently. The exhibition was a success, and Yaowang has reached new heights, successfully achieving leading international brand status. Please continue your efforts. As a token of my gratitude, everyone will get a paid day off, and bonuses will be doubled!"

Thunderous applause erupted. No one objected to a day off, especially a paid one, and the employees were so grateful they practically saw Jian Xi as an angel.

Back in her office, Li Bin praised her, "CEO Jian, your magnanimity will surely unite everyone at Yaowang."

"You taught me well." Before the exhibition, Li Bin had subtly suggested that if it went well and Yaowang achieved top-tier status, offering the staff a little something extra would make subsequent work proceed even more smoothly.

Li Bin simply smiled without saying anything.

He could teach, but it also required someone willing to learn.

"I plan to relocate Yaowang overseas," Jian Xi suddenly said.

She wasn’t seeking Li Bin’s opinion; she had already made up her mind and was notifying him.

Li Bin was somewhat dumbfounded, momentarily at a loss for words. "CEO Jian, you mean...?"

"I’ll be going abroad soon. Yaowang is the only business I’ve built from scratch and grown with. I want to take it with me and forge my own path."

"Besides, R Country’s fashion industry is currently the most developed internationally. Moving there would be beneficial for the company’s future growth."

In three months, after Haohan Group is acquired and handed over to her older brother to manage, everything will be settled. Then, she’ll go abroad for her pregnancy.

Nothing in the country would concern her anymore.

"Alright, as you wish."

Li Bin nodded. He was just an employee; since the boss had made a decision, his job was to execute it.

"I appreciate your hard work."

Jian Xi nodded. Her swift, decisive actions exuded a sophistication and confidence that were incomparable to her former self. Her innate grace, that of a lady from a distinguished family, was truly captivating.

Li Bin took a deep look at her, turned to leave, but Jian Xi suddenly asked, "Are you familiar with Luo You?"

"The chief technical engineer? Why would you ask about him all of a sudden, CEO Jian?"

"To poach him, of course!" Jian Xi lifted her head, a smile revealing her pearly white teeth. She was already stunning—a bright beauty, both elegant and dignified, with an underlying allure. Her smile made her even more breathtaking, peerlessly radiant. Dazzled, Li Bin’s old face flushed instantly, and he quickly lowered his head.

"I... I know him."

Jian Xi’s interest was immediately piqued. "Is he really as gifted in technological research as the rumors say? And also quite arrogant?"

Li Bin nodded. "Indeed. And his temper isn’t the best. He’s reclusive and prefers solitude."

TSK! TSK!

Jian Xi clicked her tongue. Geniuses truly do have their quirks, she thought.

No wonder a few words from Si Junyan had infuriated him enough to want to switch jobs and refuse to return to Haohan Group.

"Does he like beautiful women?" Jian Xi suddenly asked.