CHAPTER 231: CHAPTER 229 INCOMPLETE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CEREBELLUM

The familiar scent invaded her nostrils.

Jian Xi’s grip on the bedside lamp gradually loosened. "Si Yuhuan, you pop up out of nowhere—are you trying to scare me to death!"

If it weren’t for the fact that she was sleeping in her own house, she would have suspected Jiang Qimeng had arranged for one of her little nannies to murder her in the middle of the night!

CLICK.

The light turned on.

The man sat at the foot of the bed, looking travel-worn. His jacket had been discarded somewhere. Several buttons on his shirt were undone, revealing his streamlined chest muscles and causing Jian Xi’s face to flush. She threw the bath towel beside her over him. "How did you get in! I seriously suspect you’ve bribed my security guard. I’m definitely going to do a thorough check tomorrow."

Jian Xi was tough-tongued but soft-hearted. She didn’t yell out loud to summon the bodyguards to kick him out.

Although she didn’t know what he had been up to, Jian Xi felt that things must not have gone well for him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be in such a state.

Having lost his position as the president of Haohan Group, it was difficult for him to call the shots as he once did.

"It has nothing to do with security. I have the fingerprint password lock."

Damn! She had forgotten about that.

Back when they were deeply in love, Jian Xi couldn’t wait to pluck the stars from the sky for him. She had assertively made Si Yuhuan record his fingerprint for the Jian Family’s gate lock. With his skills, sneaking in was no challenge.

"That... I’ll delete it tomorrow."

The next second, the man started to strip.

"Si Yuhuan!" Jian Xi whispered sharply.

How dare this man play the hooligan.

In the blink of an eye, he was down to his underwear. His perfectly proportioned body was even more appealing than a model’s and enough to make any woman salivate. His skin was also infuriatingly smooth, gleaming under the soft light.

"I’m going to take a shower."

Si Yuhuan said this as calmly as if he were discussing the weather, then headed straight into Jian Xi’s bathroom.

Jian Xi was beside herself with anger.

What did he take himself for! What did he take her for!

Jian Xi’s mother was a light sleeper. Hearing the noise, she came over and knocked on the door. "Xixi, what are you yelling for?"

Clenching her back teeth, Jian Xi glared at the bathroom. She reluctantly replied towards the door, "I watched a horror movie, and it was a bit scary. Mom, you should rest early. It’s bad for a woman’s body to stay up too late."

Her mother wasn’t suspicious. "Okay then, you should rest early too. What are you doing watching ghost movies in the middle of the night! If only you had the guts to watch real people!"

She grumbled as she returned to her room.

Si Yuhuan had already finished his shower and emerged with only a bath towel tied around his waist. Water droplets from his wet hair trickled down his neck, over his robust chest, and glided over his enticingly narrow waist before finally disappearing into the bath towel.

Each droplet seemed to have its own destined purpose.

He casually wiped his hair with a towel. Turning back to see Jian Xi blushing, he curled his cold lips. "It’s not like you haven’t seen it before. What’s there to be embarrassed about?"

"Pervert," Jian Xi warned furiously. "Get out right now, or else..."

"You can scream louder if you want. It would be best if you could shout loud enough for your parents to come in and enjoy a live erotic show."

"You!" Jian Xi trembled with rage. This man was shameless.

"Come dry my hair," he demanded in the imperious tone he used to use.

"Dream on," Jian Xi refused.

Si Yuhuan turned to look at her, his expression solemn as he lifted his left arm, which was still wrapped in bandages.

"I’m injured... I saved you..."

"Fine, fine, I’ll do it. I’ll dry your hair for you."

Jian Xi got out of bed grudgingly. Her delicate, fair feet stepped onto the fluffy rug. She looked like a lively night elf, breathlessly beautiful.

A dark glimmer flashed across Si Yuhuan’s eyes.

The hairdryer blew through Si Yuhuan’s thick hair. Jian Xi’s fingertips brushed his scalp, and she involuntarily recoiled.

She had once dreamed of living this kind of intimate married life, full of love and joy. Now that she had the opportunity, all she felt was annoyance!

"If you’re upset, wait until my hand heals, and I’ll dry yours in return."

Out of the blue, Si Yuhuan made such a comment. Jian Xi’s hand trembled, and she nearly poked him on the head with the hairdryer, which was set to high heat, threatening to give him an instant bald spot.

"Who... who needs you to do that?"

Unknowingly, she found that drying his hair wasn’t so detestable anymore. Jian Xi meticulously and carefully dried his hair until he regained his tall, handsome, and distinguished appearance, majestic like a piece of art.

Satisfied, she patted Si Yuhuan’s head as if patting a dog. "All done."

She was in a really good mood. To be able to treat Si Yuhuan like this was absolutely thrilling!

Si Yuhuan’s face darkened. He grabbed Jian Xi’s wrist and pulled her closer. "What do you take me for?"

"I, I, I take you..." As a dog?

"Obviously, as a good baby."

Jian Xi, still valuing her life somewhat, said with a smile, "You were quite cute just now, like a little kid."

Si Yuhuan scoffed coldly. "Then from now on, you call me ’Baby.’ Not a word less."

As domineering as ever. Jian Xi wished she could swing a fist at him.

"In your dreams!"

Call him Baby! As if she’d ever call him husband!

The man twisted his neck, abruptly lifted the covers, and lay down.

"Si Yuhuan, get off!"

Jian Xi went to tug at him.

She wasn’t strong enough and instead was pulled into his embrace. "I’ll just lie here for a few hours, then I’ll leave."

She stopped struggling and looked up at him, her clear eyes filled with confusion. "Are things not going well?"

"Kind of."

Seeing her apparent concern, Si Yuhuan deliberately exaggerated a bit.

"Alright then. You take a rest, and then get out immediately, before my parents wake up. If they find out, I’ll chop you up."

"Chop me where?"

Si Yuhuan was being a rogue, moving her hand downward.

Jian Xi jerked her hand back as if electrocuted and turned away. "I’ll chop off your head!"

She wrapped herself in the blanket like a cocoon. When she turned back, she found Si Yuhuan had already fallen into a deep sleep.

It was rare for the man not to be playing the rogue. Under the dim light, she gazed at his handsome face and couldn’t help but feel a twinge of worry.

In her previous life, he had joined forces with Jiang Qimeng, ruining her family and leading her to a tragic death. In this life, he was despised by all those who had once been loyal and adoring of him—a complete reversal of their fates. Could this be considered divine punishment?

"Serves him right!" Jian Xi muttered to herself and turned over to sleep.

Si Yuhuan opened his bright eyes and watched Jian Xi’s back.

She didn’t seem to hate him as much as before. Could this be considered a good start?

「The next morning.」

Jian Xi woke with a start. She turned her head to look, but Si Yuhuan had already disappeared.

At least he kept his word!

Jian Xi’s mother knocked on the door frantically. "Xixi, hurry out! Something terrible has happened!"

"Coming."

Jian Xi felt a bit of morning sickness and yawned as she went to open the door. "Mom, what’s wrong? I..."

Her mother abruptly dragged her downstairs. "Baby, there are police officers downstairs! They say you’re suspected of attempted murder and want to see you. What on earth happened?"

"I’m suspected of attempted murder?"

Jian Xi was so angry she almost laughed. "Okay, Mom, I get it. I’ll handle this. Don’t worry. Jiang Qimeng is still playing these kinds of low tricks. She’s truly brainless!"