CHAPTER 164: CHAPTER 162: THE UNATTAINABLE IS RESTLESS

Jiang Qimeng argued cunningly, "I heard some noise from the backstage rest area and followed it. I saw Yuhan coming out, and then Zhou Yan slipped in quietly. Soon after, indescribable sounds came from inside. I knew you two were..."

"Drugged? What nonsense! It’s obvious you two couldn’t control yourselves. Fearing Yuhan would pursue the matter, you used me as a scapegoat, hoping to kill two birds with one stone with your divisive scheme! Yuhan has already divorced you. Why would I have any reason to let you sleep with a popular, money-grubbing pretty boy and cause myself trouble?"

Her voice grew softer as she spoke, watching Si Yuhuan’s face gradually darken. A triumphant glint flickered in the depths of her eyes.

Kill Jian Xi! Today, I must use Si Yuhuan’s hand to thoroughly kill Jian Xi!

As expected, Si Yuhuan’s hand immediately tightened around Jian Xi’s neck. "So you just can’t control yourself around Zhou Yan, can you?"

The scarf around her neck was ripped off, exposing clear kiss marks.

Below them were purplish, hand-shaped bruises, evidence of how "wild" the two had apparently been in the restroom yesterday.

Si Yuhuan truly wished he could twist the neck before him until it broke.

The man’s slender fingers tightened.

Behind them, Jiang Qimeng tensed with all her might, as if she were the one doing it, urging him to strangle Jian Xi. As long as Jian Xi is dead, there will be no obstacles in my path to becoming Mrs. Si.

Jian Xi was no longer the love-struck fool she once was. She forcefully pushed Si Yuhuan away and threw the blood test report at him. It detailed that she had been drugged.

Si Yuhuan’s pupils constricted when he saw the diagnosis of illegal drug intake.

She really was drugged! And I almost didn’t believe her. I nearly strangled her to death, all because I listened to Jiang Qimeng.

Jian Xi stared at Si Yuhuan with disappointment. "You always do this. You only ever listen to Jiang Qimeng."

A pang of guilt tightened Si Yuhuan’s chest, threatening to overflow.

Jian Xi accurately perceived his emotional shift and understood.

"Yuhan, it really wasn’t me!" Jiang Qimeng inwardly cursed. I forgot Jian Xi is a lawyer, with an uncanny ability to handle the finest details. Being drugged is a fact. Her mind raced.

"There must be someone else involved! It has nothing to do with me," she adamantly denied.

Just then, Yan Qing appeared, dragging Xiang Yao with him. "Boss, this woman was caught sneaking around by our men. She hired someone to drug Madam and nearly killed her."

Xiang Yao roared desperately, "Jian Xi, you and Wan Yu ruined me! So what if I drugged you to get a little payback?"

She pointed at Si Yuhuan, hurling accusations. "You promised Mengmeng you’d marry her, but then you started fooling around with this woman! Look at Mengmeng now! Her reputation is ruined, and she hasn’t even become Mrs. Si. Countless people are lining up to laugh at her! Does being the richest man in the world mean you can do whatever you want and shield the main culprit?"

Vindictiveness flashed in Xiang Yao’s eyes. "Jiang Qimeng, you brought this on yourself! Falling for a man you shouldn’t have!"

Jiang Qimeng immediately interjected, weeping, "Yaoyao, stop it! I love Yuhan, I can’t control myself. This is all my fault; it has nothing to do with him."

Si Yuhuan frowned deeply. I can’t take my anger out on someone who was kind to Grandpa and me. "Mengmeng, she brought this on herself. Yan Qing, take her to the police. I don’t want to see her again."

His words implied that Xiang Yao’s only future was to rot in jail.

It seemed as if he was punishing Xiang Yao on Jian Xi’s behalf, yet it felt more like he was venting his own frustration.

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

Jian Xi couldn’t help but applaud. "Impressive. Such a splendid drama."

Jiang Qimeng hasn’t disappointed. She can be cornered, on the brink of death, and still find a way out, always finding so many fools to use as her pawns. No wonder she’s so brazenly wicked!

Si Yuhuan grabbed Jian Xi’s hand, wanting to drag her to the hospital for an examination.

I can’t possibly go. What if they discover my pregnancy?

"My body is my own concern; it has nothing to do with you. The drama is over. Goodbye, Director Si."

Jiang Qimeng put on a show of concern. "I’ll see Jian Xi out."

As Jian Xi opened her car door, Jiang Qimeng pressed her hand on the car lock. "I’ve told you before, don’t oppose me. Otherwise, you’ll suffer the consequences."

"The same goes for you," Jian Xi smirked, showing no sign of defeat.

Jiang Qimeng clenched her teeth in hatred. "Just wait! I will become Mrs. Si one day!"

"I eagerly await that day. Do try your best."

Jiang Qimeng was infuriated to the point of madness. "Jian Xi, without evidence, you can’t do anything to me! Yuhan won’t do anything to me. I’m his lifesaver, his future woman, the wife of the richest man!"

"But he despises you."

Jian Xi shrugged, got into her car, stepped on the gas, and sped off down the street.

That bitch! Her sudden appearance and all that commotion nearly got me killed! Fortunately, Xiang Yao was there to take the blame. Jiang Qimeng thought, fuming.

She turned to see a flashy, custom-made sports car chasing after Jian Xi. "Yuhan! Si Yuhuan! You’re not allowed to go!"

He abandoned me again to chase after Jian Xi!

I wish I could kill them all! Why do they treat me this way?!

Wan Yu was wondering the same thing.

Over the phone, Wan Yu pressed, "Why didn’t you publicly expose all of Jiang Qimeng’s evil deeds? And why did you let Si Yuhuan witness such a dramatic play?"

"Yu Yu, do you know the game of cat and mouse?" Jian Xi countered.

"Play first, then kill?" Wan Yu understood instantly. A chill ran down her spine, making her shiver.

"Exactly. I need to let her bask in her success first. Then, at the peak of her triumph, I’ll break her wings completely."

In my past life, I experienced such loathing and bitterness. It’s only fair that Jiang Qimeng tastes every bit of it too.

「Fuyuan Official Residence.」

Just as Jian Xi was about to push the door open, a figure behind her slipped in faster.

"Director Si, you really have a peculiar fondness for breaking into other people’s homes."

Not surprised by his arrival, Jian Xi poured herself a glass of water and drank it calmly.

I’m covered in so many hidden injuries. The doctor said if the children hadn’t been so resilient, this time they almost...

At that thought, a cold glint flashed in Jian Xi’s eyes. "You should be accompanying your frightened beloved. Coming to me won’t lead to anything good for you."

"Jian Xi, come with me for a check-up," Si Yuhuan said coldly. "I will make Xiang Yao pay the price she deserves."

Jian Xi shook off his hand. "Such a huge conspiracy? Could someone as dim-witted as Xiang Yao pull that off on her own?"

She sneered, her eyes filled with profound disappointment.

There was a time I desperately wished Si Yuhuan would show me even a little concern, even if it was fake. But now that he actually seems to care, I find I don’t need it. In fact, it’s disgusting.

Si Yuhuan’s strong frame quivered slightly. "Mengmeng isn’t like that. She..."

"If I told you she personally led people to try and kill me, would you believe me?"

His pupils contracted sharply. Impossible! he instinctively wanted to retort.

Jian Xi pushed him away with a cold laugh. "You have to choose, Director Si. It’s an ultimatum; you can’t have it all."

Her smile was casual as she tilted her head, revealing a row of neat white teeth. "I never knew Director Si enjoyed this kind of arrangement—keeping the main flag flying at home while colorful flags flutter outside?"

The unobtainable always stirs commotion.