CHAPTER 268: CHAPTER 266: REFUSING TO REMARRY

"You still don’t want to remarry me?" His face was as cold as an icy pool.

Jian Xi lifted her chin. "I am the heiress of Jian Group, the president of Yaowang Group. And who do you think you are? Remarry you? Let me support you, a pretty boy? Stop dreaming! Droves of men are waiting for me to choose, and I certainly wouldn’t choose you!"

Si Yuhuan squinted, his cold eyes fixed on her. He could hardly believe such cold, heartless words—words that crushed his pride—could come from Jian Xi’s mouth.

"Si Yuhuan, you are not worthy of me now. This is goodbye, then!"

With that said, Jian Xi got out of the car without a shred of hesitation.

Watching her retreating figure, Si Yuhuan distinctly felt that Jian Xi wasn’t joking this time. She was truly leaving.

Yan Qing caught up, approached Si Yuhuan, and said with a nod, "Regarding Ms. Jian’s attitude... could it be that your demeanor when you said you wanted to meet Miss Jiang just now is what angered her?"

Si Yuhuan shook his head. "She has made up her mind."

"But Ms. Jian was quite good to you before," Yan Qing said, somewhat unwilling to give up, not understanding what had gone wrong or why Ms. Jian had suddenly become so resolute.

Si Yuhuan clenched his fists tighter. "Her ’kindness’ was merely guilt. Now that the guilt has dissipated, nothing is left."

Yan Qing was at a loss for words.

How did they end up like this?

"It seems one has to rise above everyone else to get what they desire!"

Si Yuhuan glanced coldly in the direction Jian Xi had left, spoke with an icy tone, and turned away.

...

On the way back, Jian Xi initially felt she might have been too harsh.

But then she remembered the hardships she had endured back then. What was this compared to those?

Instantly, any twinge of guilt within her vanished without a trace.

She casually opened her phone and saw a shocking piece of news.

The news was broadcasting the joyful announcement of Luo You’s latest development of a high-end chip!

Jian Xi marveled. He’s truly impressive.

In just one month, he had developed a super chip that stunned the world.

Compared to the first-generation chip, this smart chip responded to commands more swiftly and had a lower production cost. It could be applied not only in civilian and technological fields but also in manned spaceflight. These superconducting, highly intelligent chips were terrifyingly formidable.

The only drawback was its continued reliance on silicon crystal, an essential raw material.

This meant that once the world’s supply of silicon crystal was exhausted, these chips would become useless.

She sighed. "This will give Tianyao Group enough to boast about for a while."

Luo You was now working for Fu Shengyuan, and any new chip he developed would solely benefit Tianyao Group.

Such talent, in someone else’s hands... Jian Xi felt a pang of regret.

I’ll find a chance to poach him, Jian Xi resolved.

Speak of the devil.

Fu Shengyuan sent Jian Xi a voice call.

"Xixi, are you free tonight? It’s Luo You’s celebration party. If you’re available, you could come over and join the fun," he invited graciously, as if he’d completely dismissed the unpleasant incident in the car last time.

With such a golden opportunity, Jian Xi certainly wouldn’t refuse.

"Sure! I’d be honored to attend."

It might be a bit inconvenient to go alone, Jian Xi thought, then asked, "May I bring a friend?"

"Si Yuhuan?"

Jian Xi fell silent.

His laughter came through the phone. "Just kidding. Bring whomever you want."

After hanging up, Jian Xi called Wan Yu.

"Luo You’s celebration party. Do you have time? Want to go check it out together?"

"Holy crap! How did you swing an invite to such a high-end event?"

Then a thought struck her. "Was it Fu Shengyuan who invited you?"

Jian Xi didn’t evade the question. "He even threw in some sweet talk, saying I could bring anyone. And get this, he boldly guessed I’d bring Si Yuhuan."

"Honestly, some people are said to be as magnanimous as a prime minister whose belly can hold a boat, but this guy? He could probably fit a cruise ship in his. There’s definitely something up with him."

Chatting and laughing, the two agreed on a meeting place.

Sharing a ride, they headed straight for the Dihao Hotel.

It was the prestigious hotel in Beijing once funded by Haohan Group—seven-star standard, ultra-luxurious.

Jian Xi had just entered when a waiter approached. "Miss Jian, right? Please follow me this way."

Wan Yu raised an eyebrow. "Looks like they were expecting you, huh!"

The waiter was also talkative. "President Fu said that when Miss Jian arrives, she’s to be brought directly to the VIP room. The banquet will officially start in about an hour."

"And Luo You?" Jian Xi was more concerned about his whereabouts.

The waiter hesitated slightly. "Well..."

"Fu Shengyuan told you not to tell me?"

"Who said anything about not telling you?"

Around the corner by the elevator, Fu Shengyuan emerged, smiling as he spoke.

The waiter bowed his head and quickly retreated.

Fu Shengyuan acknowledged Wan Yu with a nod. He then approached Jian Xi and reached for her hand, but she deftly avoided it. He withdrew his hand, a flicker of awkwardness on his face, before nonchalantly gesturing for them to follow. "Luo You is inside, along with many industry elites."

"Just the opportunity for me to broaden my horizons."

Jian Xi stepped inside.

As the door opened, Luo You turned his head. His gaze lingered on Jian Xi for a moment, his eyes darkening slightly, but he remained silent.

"What a cold person," was Wan Yu’s first impression of him.

Fu Shengyuan explained, "Luo You is engrossed in his research and isn’t very skilled at socializing."

"No wonder he’s sitting alone in the corner. But it’s strange, he’s holding a celebration banquet and still..."

She suddenly had a thought, covering her mouth. "This celebration banquet... it wasn’t his idea, was it? It was yours, President Fu?"

Jian Xi couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Some ’top agent’. Her acting is atrocious!

Fu Shengyuan wasn’t offended. "Just because he isn’t skilled in these areas doesn’t mean Tianyao Group lacks people who are. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate and, incidentally, to connect with interested business owners about potential collaborations. Why not take it?"

"Willing to share your business strategies so openly, President Fu, you truly have my admiration. Xixi, President Fu is so transparent!"

Wan Yu gushed, her eyes sparkling, "President Fu, your strategies, foresight, and abilities are all so impressive! No wonder you’ve become China’s richest man. It’s truly amazing!"

Just a few hours earlier, Fu Shengyuan had surpassed Si Yuhuan, Si Junyan, and others to claim the title of China’s richest man. The media buzz around it was comparable to the excitement over Luo You’s successful development of the Second Generation Chip.

"You’re too kind, Miss Wan. It’s really just an undeserved title."

"President Fu, you’re being too modest!"

Overjoyed, Wan Yu eagerly went over to Luo You. She extended her hand warmly. "I’m Wan Yu. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

Luo You glanced at her, his gaze then settling on Jian Xi.

"You’re here," he said, his greeting as terse as the man himself.

Even amidst the lively atmosphere, he remained cold and detached, like an exiled immortal—remote and unapproachable.

Jian Xi opened her mouth to speak, but before she could say anything, Luo You turned to Fu Shengyuan. "I’m tired. I’m going to rest."

And then he left.

"He just left like that?" Wan Yu exclaimed softly, stamping her foot. "How rude! So clueless. He’s destined to be alone."

Yet Jian Xi sensed something different about Luo You today. It wasn’t arrogance he projected, but rather a deliberate aloofness.