CHAPTER 245: CHAPTER 243: HELP ME PUT ON A PLAY

Seeing her dodge him as if he were the plague, Si Yuhuan’s face darkened instantly.

He had waited for a full two hours, and neither of them had spoken a word.

Outside, a fierce wind howled, and thunder suddenly boomed.

The hospital window was flung open by the wind, letting in a blast of cold air.

Jian Xi couldn’t help but sneeze, "ACHOO—"

The man who had just been sitting beside her quickly went to close the window. When he returned, his chest was wet from the rain, the fabric clinging tightly to his firm pectoral muscles, revealing an undeniably beautiful sight. His tall figure and streamlined muscles made him seem even more distinguished and imposing than the knights depicted in comics.

Hearing the noise, the young nurse burst in. Seeing this scene, her eyes were practically glued to Si Yuhuan’s chest, unwilling to look away. "So handsome!" she couldn’t help but exclaim.

Si Yuhuan blushed deeply, grabbing the nearby coat and putting it on.

The nurse quickly came to her senses and lowered her head, her face flushing as red as a sunset cloud. "Sorry, there’s a problem with the window lock. We’ll send someone to fix it later. Should I get you a heat pack?" Her expression was full of eager affection.

Si Yuhuan spoke coldly, "No need." His icy demeanor kept her at a distance.

The disappointed nurse left.

Jian Xi couldn’t resist teasing him. "You’re willing to hurt such a pretty girl? You’re truly heartless."

Si Yuhuan retorted, "Then what should I do? Accept her affection and get endlessly entangled with her?"

Jian Xi was rendered speechless.

"If I don’t like someone, of course, I won’t accept them. If I do, I’ll naturally want to be close. It’s human nature; one gets used to it. Otherwise, having to deal with so many women every day would tire me out too."

So full of yourself!

Jian Xi really couldn’t stand his narcissism and arrogance, yet he wasn’t wrong. With looks like his, he was undoubtedly the type to topple kingdoms and ruin lives wherever he went.

The door suddenly opened.

Jian Sirun, her Fourth Brother, came out.

Seeing his relaxed expression, Jian Xi’s anxiety eased. Indeed, the assistant behind him said, "He was brought in just in time, and we managed to stop several bleeds. The doctor has completed the second craniotomy on Old Master Si. With good rest, there shouldn’t be any major problems. However, we need to be careful with his emotions; try to keep them stable and avoid extreme fluctuations."

Jian Sirun gazed at Jian Xi. "You’re still here?"

"Grandfather has been good to me. I want to stay and see him."

Perhaps, after this, there would be no more opportunities to see him again. After all, she was going abroad.

Jian Xi couldn’t bring herself to say those words. Looking at her Fourth Brother with pleading eyes, she clasped her hands together and begged, "Fourth Brother, may I?"

Old Master Si was elderly. After the anesthesia wore off, he still hadn’t regained consciousness. Jian Xi, who remained, could only find an empty room in the hospital to stay in temporarily.

Yan Qing brought in some food. The contents of the food container were fresh and delicious, clearly prepared by a high-class private chef.

"My boss said you should eat something; otherwise, just waiting will take a toll on your body. Also, you were exposed to the wind earlier, and he’s worried you might catch a cold. Have some brown sugar ginger tea to warm up."

Jian Xi didn’t refuse. She was pregnant, after all! She wasn’t about to neglect herself, especially now.

After quickly eating a few bites, she asked, "Did they say when Grandfather will wake up?"

Waiting made her drowsy. She wasn’t sure if it was the pregnancy, but she felt even sleepier after eating and couldn’t help but yawn as she did.

Yan Qing, ever perceptive, said, "The exact time is uncertain. The doctor said Old Master Si’s health is poor, so it’s hard to predict when he’ll wake up. You’ve been through a lot. This room is available for you, so why not rest here for a while?"

"Alright," Jian Xi agreed.

As Jian Xi drifted into a hazy sleep, she felt as if someone was embracing her. Suddenly, she opened her eyes to see Si Yuhuan’s handsome face magnified many times over, looming right before her.

Before she could scream, her mouth was covered. Si Yuhuan frowned. "The hospital doesn’t have that many spare rooms, and I’m not the richest man in the world right now; I don’t have that kind of money to pull strings. It’s not like we haven’t shared a bed before. What’s all the fuss about?"

Jian Xi bit him hard on the fleshy part between his thumb and forefinger.

Si Yuhuan winced, yanking his hand away.

Only then could she take a deep breath. "You’re shameless! You bastard! You pervert! Always taking advantage of me!" Fortunately, he hadn’t done anything. She was also bewildered. How had she fallen asleep in his territory!

Si Yuhuan warned, "If you shout any louder, everyone will probably see me harassing you. Let’s see if Fu Shengyuan still wants you then."

"Who needs him to want me!" Jian Xi retorted, annoyed and embarrassed.

A flicker of an unreadable emotion crossed Si Yuhuan’s deep, cold eyes. He opened his mouth but said nothing. He turned over, and soon, the sound of his steady breathing filled the air. He actually fell asleep!

Jian Xi’s mouth fell slightly open in surprise. Seeing Si Yuhuan again, she sensed he was exhausted, both mentally and physically.

Despite the pervasive smell of disinfectant in the hospital room, Jian Xi felt an inexplicable sense of comfort. It must be the baby in her belly, she thought. Knowing its biological father was lying beside her must be creating this illusion!

Jian Xi truly couldn’t bear to share a room with him. She tiptoed from the bed, quietly opened the door, and slipped out. She didn’t see Si Yuhuan’s eyes snap open the moment the door creaked.

「The moon was bright and the stars sparse; the breeze, cool and refreshing.」

The rain had washed everything clean, seemingly including people’s spirits.

Jian Xi heard a sound from the adjacent hospital room and quickly went over. As soon as her grandfather opened his eyes and saw her, he reached out excitedly.

"Xixi, it’s so good to see you."

Every word he spoke through the oxygen mask seemed to drain all his energy. Tears trickled from the corners of his eyes to his temples, and Jian Xi gently wiped them away, her heart aching.

The once imposing and august Old Master Si now had white hair and had lost his former luster; his life had been wrested from the clutches of death.

"I’m here, Grandfather. Si Yuhuan is here too. He deceived you. It was his fault, and he won’t dare do it again."

Old Master Si smiled and nodded. "With you by his side, Grandfather is at ease. The Si Family cannot be without him, and neither can Haohan Group. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to rest in peace."

Jian Xi pursed her lips, her conscience pricking her. She too wanted to take over Haohan Group. If Grandfather knew she was also greedily eyeing his grandson’s company, would he still treat her with such genuine kindness?

"Grandfather, now that you’re awake, don’t think about those things. Leave the company to me, leave the Si Family to me. With me here, you don’t need to worry. I promised you, and I’ll make it happen. Can you please try not to be so agitated?"

Si Yuhuan, who had woken up at some point, approached them.

He joined Jian Xi in holding their grandfather’s hand. Old Master Si, overjoyed, placed their hands together and patted them. "Good, good. As long as you two are united in heart, you will surely protect Haohan Group well. Then I can rest easy."

「Stepping out of the hospital room.」

Si Yuhuan immediately backed Jian Xi into a corner.

"Wh-what are you doing?" Jian Xi, still reeling from guilt, stared at him as if she’d received an electric shock.

"Jian Xi, even if you can’t remarry me, could you please play along in front of Grandfather to put his mind at ease and help him recover quickly? Alright?"