CHAPTER 236: CHAPTER 234: BIRTHDAY PRESENT

Upon hearing the voice, Wan Yu instantly bristled. Turning to see Jian Mingcheng’s stern face, she immediately explained, "It’s admiration. You’re right, just pure admiration. It has nothing to do with liking, let alone love."

Her hand was shaking like a rattle drum.

Jian Mingcheng’s frosty lips suppressed a smile. "I never said you liked him. Why are you so nervous?"

"PHEW—" Wan Yu felt her heart pounding, anxious and unsettled. They say a woman’s heart is a needle in the ocean, but it’s clearly a man’s heart that’s the real needle in the ocean!

"But you looked like you couldn’t take your eyes off him..."

Before Jian Mingcheng finished speaking, Jian’s Mother overheard and came over. "Yu Yu, you like our second son?"

Her brows danced with delight. "Then you really have good taste! Our second son is just three years older than you. As the old saying goes, ’A man three years your senior...’ No, that’s not quite right..."

Jian’s Mother waved her hand dismissively. "It doesn’t matter. Anyway, it’s not a big age difference. He’s very suitable as a husband!"

Jian’s Mother enthusiastically recommended her son. "He’s handsome and wealthy, an internationally renowned male star. You’re an agent. If you two team up, you’ll conquer the international film world. You two are a perfect match! I approve of this marriage."

Off to the side, Jian Xi couldn’t help but rub her forehead after hearing this. Her mother really enjoyed playing matchmaker for each of her children. She had just finished matchmaking her with Fu Shengyuan, and now she was starting on Second Brother and Wan Yu... Didn’t she realize she was pulling the wrong red strings? Look at Eldest Brother’s face; it was ashen, like the bottom of a pot.

Wan Yu’s face was also full of embarrassment, hesitant to speak.

Jian’s Mother was about to offer a few more words of comfort.

Jian Xi swiftly grabbed Jian’s Mother’s wrist. "Mom, today is your birthday. I suggest you listen to Second Brother’s performance. He specially arranged this piece just for you."

"What? A piano piece specially arranged by Second Brother? Then I must listen attentively."

Attention successfully diverted.

Wan Yu let out a sigh of relief and shot Jian Xi a grateful look, but when she turned to Jian Mingcheng, her face was full of resentment. Was he mute just now? He didn’t even know how to explain! Is saying ’I like you’ that hard? Stupid man!

Jian Chuxin, who had stepped down from the center of the stage, was completely unaware of what had happened. Seeing everyone’s varied expressions, he seriously suspected something had gone wrong with his performance. "What? Didn’t it sound good? This was a piece he had painstakingly arranged."

"No, it was good, really good! Second Brother, you’re awesome." Jian Xi grabbed Jian Chuxin’s arm and whispered in his ear, "Mom wants you to marry Wan Yu."

"What the hell?" Jian Chuxin shuddered and looked at his mother with eyes full of fear.

Jian Xi’s lips curved. "Actually, I think Wan Yu is quite good. She’s smart and sharp, beautiful and graceful, and most importantly, kindhearted. You’re in compatible professions, and if you get married in the future..."

"Enough! Stop right there!" Jian Chuxin shrugged off Jian Xi. "Wan Yu is indeed good all around, very ambitious and excellent, but she’s just not my type. I, your second brother, still want to enjoy a few more years with Xiao Yao. I’m not eager to rush into the grave of marriage. You and Mom should stop matchmaking recklessly."

After saying this, Jian Chuxin quickly found an excuse about being busy with the company and fled in haste.

"This child, not even staying for dinner! So busy, how is he suitable for starting a family!"

Jian’s Mother glared at his retreating figure disapprovingly. "Yu Yu, you shouldn’t marry this kind of man. Our Mingcheng is much better—modest and reasonable, successful in his career, and most importantly, family-oriented and responsible."

"I think so," Jian Xi said, taking a sip of her juice and nodding eagerly like a chick pecking at grains.

Jian Mingcheng’s face flushed red in an instant.

Wan Yu also stayed silent, secretly thrilled.

Jian’s Mother belatedly realized. Could it be they’ve already...? She looked at Jian Xi, who nodded fiercely and even gave her a thumbs-up. Jian’s Mother immediately felt an immense sense of achievement. See! Her children’s marriages still depended on her taking action!

"Mom! Second Brother has also prepared other performances. You all watch first. I’m going to the study to send a few emails. I’ll be down later."

Jian’s Mother called out urgently, "Why are you leaving? It’ll be so boring for Yu Yu here by herself. Stay with her for a bit, she..."

CLANG!

Before Jian’s Mother could finish speaking, she saw the main gate of the Jian Family Old House being rammed open by a vehicle. Several security guards couldn’t stop it and were nearly sent flying.

The car screeched to a halt in the doorway. The door opened, and Si Junyan stepped out.

When Jian Xi saw him, her brow furrowed immediately.

Jian Mingcheng stepped in front of the women.

"Si Junyan, what are you trying to do by trespassing into a private residence?" Jian Xi saw the darkness brewing in his eyes. Unintimidated, she stepped forward, pointed at him, and growled.

Si Junyan smiled insidiously and confidently, his eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty light. "Which of your eyes saw this young master trespassing? I heard someone was celebrating a birthday, so I, this young master, specially came to deliver a gift."

The rear car door opened, and he dragged a sack out of it, revealing Li Bin, who was covered in blood.

Li Bin crawled out on his hands and knees, shouting frantically, "CEO Jian, be careful! This guy is a madman!"

Even now, he was still concerned about her. Jian Xi’s eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.

Si Junyan kicked Li Bin, sending him flying. Li Bin landed right in front of Jian Xi and vomited a mouthful of blood.

"Are you all right?" Jian Xi helped him up, shaking with anger. Seeing his injuries, she guessed he must have been severely tortured.

Jian Xi seethed, "Si Junyan, if you have a problem, come at me! What kind of man takes it out on my subordinates?" She had been careless. As the one in charge of Yaowang, she hadn’t arranged protection for him.

"How can you say that? I merely saw he was in a minor car accident and rescued him. Thinking you’d be here today, I specially brought him over. Not even a word of thanks, and this is the attitude I get?"

Father Jian heard the commotion and came out. Seeing Si Junyan acting so outrageously in his home, he pointed at him and rebuked, "Not even the elders of the Si Family would dare to be so presumptuous in the Jian home! Who do you think you are, acting so high and mighty after being CEO for just a few days? Even Si Yuhuan isn’t as arrogant as you! The Jian Family and the Si Family are old, respected families! If you don’t get out now, don’t blame me for being impolite!"

Si Junyan laughed heartily. "Hey, old man! Open your dog eyes and see clearly! Si Yuhuan is a thing of the past. Now I, Si Junyan, am the one controlling the entire Haohan Group—the richest man! What’s the Jian Family? You think you’re qualified to talk to me about respected families? Trash like you should have been wiped out long ago!"

"You— you—" Father Jian, furious, clutched his chest.

Jian Mingcheng’s chest heaved as he went to support Father Jian. "Dad, don’t be angry. With me here, I won’t let this scoundrel bring any trouble to the Jian Family."

SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!

Before anyone could react, Jian’s Mother had already rushed over and slapped Si Junyan hard across the face several times.

She cursed as she hit him, "You dare to ruin my birthday party! You really think I’m a pushover!"

Then, she grabbed a nearby golf club and swung it hard at Si Junyan’s head.

Si Junyan was not one to take things lying down either. He’d been caught off guard by the slaps, but he reacted quickly, grabbing the club and struggling with Jian’s Mother.

"You old hag! You dare hit me? I’ll kill you today!"