CHAPTER 255: CHAPTER 253: RECLAIM EVERYTHING

After the doctor bandaged Si Junyan, he cautioned, "Be mindful of your diet. Remember, new wounds compounded by old ones, repeatedly injuring your body, is not good for you. You should be more careful."

"Nonsense!"

Did he want to be injured?

Si Junyan’s temper flared, but Jiang Qimeng smoothed things over and had the doctor leave.

"Is there anywhere else that’s uncomfortable?" Jiang Qimeng sighed, her face etched with heartache.

"Jian Xi, that vixen! If it weren’t for her, you wouldn’t be in such a sorry state." She sowed discord, adding, "If only she could disappear completely."

Disappear completely? Si Junyan furrowed his brow, lost in thought.

Seeing his expression, Jiang Qimeng quickly apologized. "I was so angry I said such vicious things, Junyan. I’m sorry."

"Sister Meng, why are you apologizing? Don’t I know you mean well for me? Jian Xi should have died long ago!"

Murderous intent surged in Si Junyan’s heart.

Jiang Qimeng saw this, and her lips curled into a smile.

Jian Xi, I don’t believe you have nine lives to dodge death time after time!

Si Yuhuan waited and waited, but he saw no action from Si Junyan.

Yan Qing, noticing his confusion while changing his dressing, explained, "The Madam went to see Si Junyan. I don’t know what she said, but he suddenly calmed down. I suspect the Madam must have hit his weak spot; otherwise, with the Second Young Master’s temperament, he wouldn’t have let things go so easily."

As Si Yuhuan’s most trusted assistant, possessing first-rate capabilities, Yan Qing found out without being asked, "The news that you were on your last legs was deliberately leaked by the Madam for Miss Jiang to overhear. She then approached the Second Young Master, and only after that did he make things difficult for you. It seems, just as the Madam said, Miss Jiang has indeed become the Second Young Master’s woman."

The man lifted his cold eyes, no ripple of emotion visible beneath them.

Yan Qing nodded. He didn’t know if the boss was angry, so he remained silent, not daring to make a sound.

After a long while, Si Yuhuan finally asked, "How much cash and real estate did I give her before?"

Yan Qing listed precisely, "Quite a lot. Not to mention what has been squandered, the cash alone you gave her while she was testing medicine for the Old Master was over five hundred million. Plus, the properties and companies acquired over time are valued at one billion. That’s almost two billion in total, I suppose!"

Two billion was nothing to Si Yuhuan, the owner of Haohan Group—merely a drop in the bucket.

But for the current Si Yuhuan, it was an astronomical sum.

"I didn’t expect that, without realizing it, I gave her so much," Si Yuhuan mused.

Listening to Si Yuhuan, Yan Qing was completely baffled. Why was the boss suddenly reflecting on this? Could it be that he wanted to...

"What if I wanted it back?"

COUGH! COUGH! COUGH!

Yan Qing couldn’t suppress a cough. He thought he must have misheard. "You mean, take back everything you gave Miss Jiang?"

"Is there any problem with that?"

"No. If you wish it, it can certainly be done."

Si Yuhuan nodded. "Then issue a statement."

That very night, Jiang Qimeng received a written notice from Si Yuhuan. It clearly listed the significant real estate and large sums of money Si Yuhuan had given her over the years, summing up to a full two billion to be reclaimed.

She was so furious that she smashed everything visible in her room to smithereens.

"Bastard! Son of a bitch! Asking for things he gave away to be returned? Where the hell does he get the nerve?" Jiang Qimeng fumed, her eyes red with anger.

She immediately took out her phone to call Si Junyan.

"BOO HOO HOO! Junyan, save me! Si Yuhuan is actually demanding all the money he spent on me over the years—a total of two billion! Where am I supposed to get that much cash to give him?"

"What?" Si Junyan thought he had misheard.

Could Si Yuhuan really do something like this? Unbelievable!

"Sister Meng, don’t panic. Let’s go find him and get some clarification."

Two billion was no small sum.

He was somewhat alarmed. Had Si Yuhuan really given Jiang Qimeng that much over the years? He truly was generous! Splurging like that!

The news spread like wildfire, with Jiang Qimeng, seemingly out of spite, leaking the entire affair online.

By the time the two of them went to confront Si Yuhuan, the entire internet was already lambasting him.

"Does this man have any shame? Asking for the real estate and money he gave away to be returned?"

"I never realized he was so shameless! For such a trashy scumbag not to be down and out is unbearable! So disgusting."

"They weren’t married, nor were they even officially dating. He gave her two billion over time. Now that he’s down and out, wanting it back doesn’t seem entirely wrong, does it?"

"Si Yuhuan is indeed rich, but Jiang Qimeng is also shameless. She just took whatever he gave? Doesn’t she have any self-respect?"

Netizens voiced all sorts of opinions; the commentary wasn’t one-sided.

Jiang Qimeng, somewhat anxious before going to the hospital to find Si Yuhuan, ordered her subordinates, "Hire an internet water army for me! As long as you can ruin Si Yuhuan completely, I’ll pay whatever it costs."

With money as a powerful motivator, a large contingent online began to viciously slander Si Yuhuan as a scumbag: cold-hearted, and the type to forget all favors once he got what he wanted.

Wan Yu gossiped with Jian Xi at the first opportunity. "Have you seen the trending news? Si Yuhuan is demanding exorbitant real estate and cash back from Jiang Qimeng! What’s gotten into him?"

Jian Xi was slightly surprised when she checked the news. When she saw it was true, she was shocked. Si Yuhuan personally taking action against Jiang Qimeng was something she had never even dared to imagine.

"I deliberately leaked the news that Si Yuhuan was on his last legs. I didn’t expect Jiang Qimeng to actually try to kill him. He must be furious from shame, hence this attempt to get back on the right path by reclaiming all the real estate and cash," Jian Xi said slowly.

Wan Yu shrieked, "Awesome! He’s finally woken up and seen how truly vicious that woman Jiang Qimeng is!"

"But it’ll be very difficult. Jiang Qimeng is powerful and influential. She’s using Si Junyan’s name to sway public opinion. A lot of internet trolls have already surfaced to dox Si Yuhuan, cursing him as worse than dirt. In my opinion, she deliberately leaked this online. Si Yuhuan probably can’t win against her now."

"Are you sure you’re not going to help?"

Jian Xi hesitated.

Wan Yu said, "The enemy of my enemy is a friend. Even if you despise Si Yuhuan, you absolutely can’t let Jiang Qimeng get the upper hand! If you don’t help, I’ll step in. If there’s a chance to take her down, I won’t hesitate."

"Not so fast," Jian Xi lifted her chin, took a deep breath, her face showing an unusual determination. "If Jiang Qimeng wants to play big, then we’ll play along."

Jiang Qimeng, accompanied by Si Junyan, stormed into the hospital, full of rage.

Yan Qing, having anticipated they would come looking for trouble, blocked them at the entrance to the building.

"Miss Jiang, the statement is very clear. Director Si only wants his own things back. It would be best if you cooperate. Otherwise, if this goes to legal proceedings, you won’t gain any advantage," Yan Qing stated.

Hearing Yan Qing’s words, Si Junyan furrowed his brow.

Jian Xi’s earlier words weighed heavily on him, making him ponder deeply. At this critical moment, engaging in a fight to the death with Si Yuhuan, forcing him to sell his shares in Haohan Group, would be too costly—the losses would outweigh the gains. It’s just two billion... He gritted his teeth. "Sister Meng, maybe you should just give it back to him!"