CHAPTER 395: CHAPTER 393: UNPRECEDENTED HUMILITY

Xinxin had already agreed to cooperate with her and hand over the child within a week; there was no need for her to continue ingratiating herself with Si Yuhuan.

She had had enough of being a sycophant!

Next, it would be Xinxin’s turn to take her former place.

If this had been in the past, she wouldn’t have had the confidence to turn against him.

Fortunately, Xinxin had already fallen deeply in love with Si Yuhuan.

Selfishness would make a woman self-interested; Xinxin would definitely hand the child over to her at the earliest opportunity.

Only by eliminating her—Jian Xi, this potential love rival—would Xinxin have a chance to secure her position.

Jian Xi’s furious demeanor provoked Si Yuhuan to anger as well. "Had I not controlled things this way, would you have stayed by my side?"

"You can’t control me! It was impossible before, and it’s even more impossible now!"

She completely dropped the pretense, turned, and left.

Si Yuhuan was incredulous. Has she really grown so bold?

Xinxin stepped forward to comfort him. "You can’t keep a woman whose heart has completely left you. Director Si, you’re so excellent; I really don’t understand why you insist on hanging yourself from one tree."

"Mind your own business." Si Yuhuan, in no mood to flirt, pushed her aside.

Xinxin stomped her foot furiously. "Si Yuhuan, you’ll be mine eventually!"

Jian Xi waited. Soon enough, Xinxin called that evening.

"I’ll give you the child within a week, and you will leave China."

"Fine!" She had no other options; this was the only way.

Xinxin’s voice was cold and contemptuous. "Do you really have no lingering feelings, or are you just playing games with me?"

Jian Xi retorted, "Xinxin, if you’re that insecure, don’t get involved with this man. You can’t bear the consequences."

"Alright, just wait for the child." Xinxin hung up, her fingertips tapping on the phone, her mind racing.

Her subordinate looked troubled. "Where are we supposed to find a child for her? The Boss already took the child. What should we do?"

"If we can’t get a live one, we can get a dead one, right?"

"You mean...?" The subordinate’s eyes widened.

Xinxin smacked him on the forehead. "Idiot! Can’t you take a joke? Regardless, we must get that child back. He took someone right from under my nose! How am I supposed to maintain my authority if word gets out?"

Thankfully, her godfather was still unaware that she and Si Yuhuan were in cahoots.

She quickly called her godfather. The line was busy at first, then the phone was turned off.

"Find him!" Xinxin erupted in anger.

She had to find the child; otherwise, she couldn’t answer to anyone. Without financial backing, how could she support her men?

An unprecedented wave of anxiety washed over her. She was so agitated she practically hopped up and down.

Suddenly, Si Yuhuan called. "Send the child to me."

"Yuhan, I like you, but isn’t this a bit much?" she said with a strained smile.

"This is my only bargaining chip; I can’t give it to you now."

She said many placating things, but Si Yuhuan spoke coldly, "Start a video call. I want to see the child."

Xinxin gritted her teeth. "Fine."

She immediately signaled her subordinates with her eyes. Fortunately, they had a video prepared. Using hacking techniques to present it now shouldn’t arouse Si Yuhuan’s suspicion.

After the video call ended, she was drenched in sweat.

"Find him—quickly! I want results within a day, or we’re all dead!"

"Yes!" The subordinate hurried to carry out the order.

Xinxin paced frantically. Godfather, you’re trying to get me killed! Well, don’t blame me for what I do next.

After hanging up, Si Yuhuan’s brow furrowed tightly.

Yan Qing immediately asked, "Boss, is something wrong with Xinxin?"

"She must have lost the child."

Yan Qing’s expression changed drastically. "How dare she!"

"It’s probably not her doing. If I’m not mistaken, it’s Fu Wenxin. It seems he really is the mastermind."

For someone to take the child away in Beijing, right under his nose—Si Yuhuan couldn’t think of anyone other than Fu Wenxin at that moment.

Who would have thought Jian Xi would accidentally stumble upon such a massive conspiracy?

"Then I’ll send people to investigate immediately."

Si Yuhuan nodded. "Investigate covertly."

Yan Qing understood instantly. "Are you afraid of tipping her off? That if Xinxin knows she made a mistake, she won’t try her best?"

"Mm."

Soon, Yan Qing dispatched investigators. Sure enough, the child wasn’t with Xinxin. He immediately had his men track Fu Wenxin’s whereabouts and confirmed he had disappeared from the harbor.

It seems he was well-prepared.

Si Yuhuan immediately instructed Song Xicheng to take action.

They could almost guess with their eyes closed which few countries one might flee to from the harbor.

Holding up his wine glass, Song Xicheng toasted Si Yuhuan with impeccable British elegance. "I’ll have my people investigate right away. You’ll have news today."

That evening, Song Xicheng delivered the news.

"Fu Wenxin might have escaped to one of these two countries."

After reading the information, Si Yuhuan couldn’t help but frown. "They’re all unstable countries?"

"Correct. That’s why it’s tricky. The conditions there are terrible. If the child is taken there, he might not survive."

Song Xicheng, hands on his hips, exclaimed, "That old bastard! He’s utterly shameless!"

Si Yuhuan’s expression turned solemn. "Keep this matter confidential for now. Continue the investigation and inform me if you find anything."

He went to see Jian Xi but was denied entry.

Jian Yanjun waved him away dismissively. "Enough. It’s completely over between you two. Hurry up and leave! Don’t force me to get physical."

"Fifth Brother, you saved my life. I won’t lay a hand on you, but I must see her today."

Wang Hao stepped forward with his Trump Card unit, flanking them, their presence menacing.

At Si Yuhuan’s command, the entire Louwang building was surrounded.

"Heh. Si Yuhuan, interesting. You want to play hardball with me?"

Jian Yanjun was so furious he almost spat blood.

He (Si Yuhuan) is taking advantage of the fact that I can’t recall all my Trump Card operatives to protect my sister, so he dares to provoke me unscrupulously! Today, even if it costs me my life, I’ll teach Si Yuhuan a lesson!

"Trump Card unit, form up!" Jian Yanjun roared.

"Yes, sir!" Wang Hao and his men moved to encircle Si Yuhuan, preparing to attack.

Si Yuhuan took off his suit jacket and flexed his wrists. "Jian Xi, I’m giving you one last chance."

He’s acting as domineering as a madman right now.

Jian Xi watched all this unfold, her heart aching as if pierced by a thousand knives.

Even in this second life, I still ended up entangled with the Si Family in countless ways. I regret seeking revenge so much! If it weren’t for my obsession, my family wouldn’t have to live in constant fear.

There are no do-overs in life.

I have to pay for the mistakes I’ve made.

"Stop!" Jian Xi cried, running out at this critical moment.

Wearing only a thin nightgown, she stood in the night wind, swaying precariously.

From her pregnancy and childbirth until now, she had hardly slept well, nor had she experienced a single day of happiness. She lived like a walking corpse, sorrow etched onto her once-radiant face, a sight that pained anyone who looked at her.

Si Yuhuan extended his hand. "Remarry me. I promise to return your child and not harm anyone from the Jian Family."

Memories merged with reality.

In her previous life, he had pointed at her nose and yelled, "Divorce me immediately, or I’ll have your entire Jian Family buried with you!"

Heh... hehe... Jian Xi almost laughed through her tears.

Isn’t this the biggest joke?

She felt like she was going mad, her laughter growing louder and more hysterical.

Si Yuhuan’s heart pounded with alarm, a troubled expression on his face. "Fine! No remarriage! I just request a private meeting, just to talk. Can we do that?"

He had never been so humble before.