CHAPTER 243: CHAPTER 241: A SON-IN-LAW FALLS FROM THE SKY

Jian Xi personally visited Li Bin at the hospital.

Seeing that he was recovering well and his complexion had improved, she felt relieved.

"The doctor said I could be discharged tomorrow," Li Bin said without any complaint, which only increased Jian Xi’s guilt.

"I’m sorry. If it weren’t for my grudge with Si Junyan, he wouldn’t have targeted you."

As she spoke, Jian Xi took out a check. "Here is five million. I hope you can accept it as a small compensation from me personally."

Li Bin refused to take it, no matter what. "CEO Jian, without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I really can’t take this money."

Knowing he would refuse, Jian Xi had prepared another gift. "This is a shopping card for your wife. Please make sure to accept it; it’s a Mingpinhui Super VIP card."

Jian Xi told him with a smile, "With this card, everything you buy on the app will be half price."

"Alright! I’ll accept that." Li Bin was now extremely admiring of Jian Xi.

Her ability to create such software and negotiate so many partnerships, coupled with her interpersonal skills, capabilities, unique insight, and sharp market manipulation abilities, were far beyond his comparison.

"Actually, CEO Jian, if the Yaowang Group were personally managed by you, it would certainly perform better than with me..."

"It was Si Yuhuan’s idea," Jian Xi admitted, neither hiding the fact nor taking credit.

"Three months ago, when the Yaowang Fashion Show became a world-renowned success, he told me my second elder brother was secretly helping me prepare software that could gather world-famous brands. This was to help the Yaowang Group transition from offline to online, preparing for any eventuality."

One had to admit, Si Yuhuan’s business insight was so profound it commanded her respect.

This sharp perceptiveness and foresight were far superior to any business leader she had ever encountered. It baffled her how he had ended up in his current predicament—penniless, desperate, and trampled under Si Junyan’s feet. It made Jian Xi wonder if, not just in love, but also in business, insiders are often confused while bystanders see clearly!

"Director Si is incredible!" Li Bin said with a rueful smile of admiration.

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Exhausted, Jian Xi had just arrived home when she received a call from Jian’s Mother.

"My dear daughter, come home and have some soup. Mom specially simmered a pot of black chicken soup for you today; it’s the best for nourishing your body."

Jian’s Mother sounded very happy, happier than if she had won ten billion in the lottery.

Suspecting something was up, Jian Xi casually asked, "Do we have visitors?"

"It’s, it’s just... Fu Shengyuan came over, and Mom thought you might come and keep him company!"

Jian’s Mother immediately surrendered.

Without a second thought, Jian Xi declined. "Mom, stop trying to set me up with unsuitable men. I’m very busy."

She still hadn’t managed to bring up the subject of going abroad.

Jian’s Mother was anxious. Her daughter was setting her sights too high! What was wrong with Fu Shengyuan? Ranked second in China, countless women couldn’t find a catch like him even if they searched high and low. On top of that, he was talented, possessed outstanding abilities, was cultured and well-mannered. Most importantly, he didn’t mind that she had been married before and was sincerely pursuing her. His sincerity had even moved her!

"No! You must come back, otherwise your mother will starve herself to death!"

"Are you threatening me?" Jian Xi was amused by her mother’s childishness.

Jian’s Mother warned, "If you don’t come back, then never come back again! Let’s see if I can starve myself to death! HMPH."

Looking at the ended call, Jian Xi helplessly grabbed her car keys and rushed back to the Jian Family Old House.

Today, she had to make things clear to Fu Shengyuan. Always bothering Mom, what’s his deal! So annoying!

Jian Xi had just arrived home when she saw a dazzling array of gifts. Most prominent was a bouquet of 9,999 roses, a huge arrangement that took up nearly half the living room, looking like a truly moving ocean of flowers.

"Mom, where’s Fu Shengyuan?"

Jian’s Mother, wiping her tears with a handkerchief, said, "You silly girl, why did you only come back now? Cheng Yuan knew I pressured you to return, so he left earlier. These are the gifts he brought me." She started sobbing. "Your mom is so touched. He really knows how to act. This son-in-law, I approve!"

Jian Xi was speechless. Was Mom crying because she was moved?

"I..."

"You ungrateful children! None of you even know that your mom’s favorite flowers are champagne roses, do you? Look, Cheng Yuan got me 9,999 of them, wishing me good health and eternal youth. Such sweet talk!"

"And he’s so considerate of you! He didn’t want to annoy you or make you feel like he came here just to force you to meet him, so he left!"

"Xixi, if you ask me, if you don’t cherish a man who’s this genuine with you, you’ll truly miss out. This kind of opportunity doesn’t come twice."

Jian Xi was silent.

"Forget it. You never listen to what I say anyway."

Jian’s Mother instructed the servants, "Take all these things to my room. As for the roses, arrange them in vases and take good care of them. Put several vases in my room; the fragrance is lovely. That scoundrel, Old Jian, never sent me so many flowers. My future son-in-law is truly thoughtful."

Jian’s Mother kept calling him her son-in-law, making Jian Xi’s eyes widen in shock and her heart pound.

"I’m not even married to him yet!" Jian Xi shouted up the stairs.

"Then hurry up and get the marriage certificate!" Jian’s Mother shouted back.

BANG!

The door slammed shut, cutting off all of Jian Xi’s remaining words.

She stood with her hands on her hips, torn between laughter and tears.

Forget it! She was leaving the country soon anyway. She’d like to see how Mom could still force her to marry Fu Shengyuan once she was gone.

Someone in the family must have a loose tongue. The news reached Jian Chuxin, who loved drama. He called, "Xixi, come to Mailang Club! Hurry and tell your Second Brother how Fu Shengyuan, the man second only to the richest in China, became so fixated on marrying you!"

"Stop gloating! I’m on my way!"

Jian Xi needed her Second Brother’s help with something, so she sped to Mailang Club without delay.

Upon entering, she was immediately led by her Second Brother’s assistant to a private room on the third floor.

Pushing the door open, she found the room buzzing with activity; everyone inside was an internationally famous star.

Seeing Jian Xi, people greeted her one after another.

Those familiar with Jian Chuxin called her "Little Sister," while those of relatively lower standing all called her "CEO Jian."

Despite Jian Xi wearing a loose dress to hide her pregnancy, her beautiful face still drew playful comments. "Chuxin, if your little sister joined the entertainment industry, you’d probably be out of business! She’s far too beautiful, like a celestial fairy descended to Earth."

"Quit your nonsense," Jian Chuxin said with a laugh. "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. Trying to seduce my little sister with sweet talk? You must have eaten a bear’s heart and a leopard’s gall!" He then told Jian Xi, "Don’t mind this smooth-talker."

The handsomely rakish man quickly stepped forward, extending his hand. "I’m Tian Yi. CEO Jian, I hope for your guidance in the future. If there are any endorsement opportunities, please think of me."

Jian Xi recognized him. He was a rising star, an internationally renowned actor with superb acting skills who frequently won awards. His fame was comparable to her Second Brother’s. He had recently won four major awards in Q Country, and Wan Yu had praised him to the skies.

Unexpectedly, he turned out to be good friends with her Second Brother. From the looks of it, they were quite close, probably the kind of friends who shared a deep bond.