CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 45 NARROW ROAD OF ENEMIES

Jia Sheng left, crestfallen.

Everyone present lowered their heads; no one dared to cast peculiar glances at Jian Xi anymore.

She truly had ability and was no incompetent fool.

Jian Xi immediately addressed three matters.

"First, Yaowang Group will never cooperate with Jiang Qimeng. All external filming previously invested in her is to be suspended immediately."

Someone boldly raised a question, "But this matter was personally handled by Vice President Si Junyan."

The implication was that Si Junyan was acting on Si Yuhuan’s instructions. With Si Yuhuan backing him, she couldn’t make such decisions on her own.

Jian Xi swept a disdainful glance over the speaker—a woman in her thirties with delicate features, whose name tag read "Planning Department Manager, Du Mingrui."

The woman’s face gradually overlapped with the one in Jian Xi’s memories from her previous life. Jian Xi recalled that when Si Junyan had humiliated her, this woman had stood by his side.

She’s one of Si Junyan’s people!

"Are you an employee of Yaowang?" Jian Xi asked.

Du Mingrui nodded. "Of course, I am."

"Then I am the chairman of Yaowang. Now that Yaowang is under my management, everyone will follow my orders. Do you have any objections?"

Du Mingrui opened her mouth but was at a loss for words.

"The second matter: Zhou Yan will become our company’s brand ambassador."

"From now on, the company will set up a suggestion box. The contents will be directly submitted to me by my secretary for review. Anyone who bullies others by exploiting their position, or anyone who indulges in flattery instead of doing their job—Jia Sheng is a prime example. I advise everyone to work together diligently, focus on your work, and harbor no ill intentions."

After speaking, Jian Xi promoted a few employees who had consistently performed well but were straightforward and not skilled in rhetoric.

"Rewards and punishments will be meted out appropriately. This is the new atmosphere at Yaowang going forward."

Jian Xi promoted Du Mingrui, making her a vice president of Yaowang. Du Mingrui’s face instantly brimmed with ecstasy. She forgot the unpleasantness of Jian Xi’s earlier ridicule, not having expected Jian Xi to value her so highly.

"Rest assured, Chairman Jian. From now on, I will do my utmost, work diligently, and dedicate myself to Yaowang, body and soul, until my dying day."

Jian Xi could see her thirst for power.

A promotion in name but a demotion in reality. I wonder if she’ll be angry enough to spit blood once she realizes my intentions.

After leaving Yaowang, Jian Xi arranged to meet Wan Yu at the hospital to change her dressing.

Her head wound needed its dressing changed every five days. The chief culprit, Si Yuhuan, didn’t remember, but she remembered very clearly!

It was mainly because her fourth brother, Jian Sirun, had been sending her messages urging her since morning.

Jian Xi was deeply moved. Despite being so busy, he still cared about her minor injury. Truly, in this world, only Fourth Brother is the best!

「In the car.」

Wan Yu talked at length about Jian Xi’s performance at the company that day, offering many suggestions and opinions.

Jian Xi listened earnestly.

I’ve always known my best friend is not to be underestimated. She’s truly impressive. Many of her points were spot-on and aligned perfectly with my own thoughts.

"Actually," Wan Yu said, "instead of you signing so many top online influencers and well-known bloggers, why not collaborate with Yaowang? It’s a win-win. The brand gets more exposure, and you won’t have to worry about sourcing clothes. Most importantly..."

"Sisters united, their strength can cut through metal!" Wan Yu shouted their slogan.

Jian Xi couldn’t help but laugh along with her.

The matter of cooperation was thus settled.

Suddenly, Wan Yu’s tone became serious. "Xixi, I’ve noticed you’ve suddenly changed."

Jian Xi was startled. First Si Yuhuan said it, and now Wan Yu. This would make even the strongest heart skip a beat!

Wan Yu stared intently at her. "You seem to have grown a brain!"

"Pfft! You’re the one who lacks a brain," Jian Xi retorted indignantly. As if this silly best friend of mine could guess anything!

Wan Yu laughed heartily. "You had no business acumen before, but now you’ve made such rapid progress! I can’t help but suspect you’ve been taking secret lessons behind my back, haven’t you?"

Thinking about the rather insightful suggestions Si Yuhuan made when he suddenly took me to inspect Yaowang the other day...

"No, it was all my own idea." I can’t admit the truth, not even if it kills me!

Her phone rang. After answering, Si Yuhuan’s voice came through, cold and hard. "You sure showed your prowess at the Yaowang board meeting, using everything I taught you on Jiang Qimeng. You’re really something!"

Wan Yu, who was beside her, looked disdainful.

Jian Xi felt a flush of shame. "Who said I used what you taught me? You’re the one who likes to meddle! I’ve said it before: Yaowang is mine, and Jiang Qimeng shouldn’t even think of touching it. If you’re not happy about it, go give her a brand yourself!"

The moment the words left my mouth, I regretted them. Knowing Si Yuhuan’s personality, he might actually do it.

Unexpectedly, he said, "Do you think Yaowang is some cabbage by the roadside that you can just give away?"

Jian Xi bit her lip. Why is he so different from how he was in my previous life?

"Money is just a number to you, isn’t it! Who knows when you’ll just give Jiang Qimeng something even more valuable than Yaowang."

Wan Yu, listening beside her, couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up. My girl’s got guts! Daring to talk back to the husband she’s obeyed for ten years!

The silence on the other end was maddening. Jian Xi hated this kind of atmosphere. "I’m hanging up," she said. "I have to go to the hospital to get my dressing changed." With that, she ended the call.

"Wow, Xixi! You’ve really grown some guts, daring to hang up on Si Yuhuan!"

Si Yuhuan’s face must be uglier than if he just ate shit! Wan Yu mused, secretly thrilled.

For Jiang Qimeng’s sake, he recently threw the e-commerce base into chaos, creating so much extra work for me. It feels good that my best friend gave him a piece of her mind; I get to share in the satisfaction!

"Jiang Qimeng probably pressured him again, that’s why he made that harassing call," Jian Xi fumed. "If I don’t show him, he’ll think I’m still the same pushover he can manipulate! No endorsement for her, absolutely not! Not a chance in hell!"

"Right! Blacklist her!" Wan Yu chimed in.

After some mutual boasting, the two arrived at the hospital.

The doctor changed Jian Xi’s dressing.

"The wound is healing nicely. There’s no doubt about Jian Sirun’s skill. It probably won’t even leave a scar. However, he still asked me to give this to you."

The doctor handed her a beautifully packaged small porcelain bottle. Upon opening it, a faint herbal scent wafted out.

"This is a scar removal ointment developed by your fourth brother. It will soon be patented. It’s one of a kind internationally, and tests have confirmed its effectiveness."

So Fourth Brother was secretly conducting such research abroad! Jian Xi felt a surge of pride for him.

"Thank you."

The ointment felt cool and soothing upon application.

Wan Yu clasped her hands to her chest, her face filled with admiration. "Fourth Brother is truly a handsome angel, healing the wounded and rescuing the dying! This scar removal ointment is incredible! Do you have any idea how much money it’s going to make once it hits the market? They’ll probably sell out even if every single person buys one! We’re talking net profits of at least several hundred million!"

Jian Xi was rendered speechless.

"All you think about is money."

"Not at all! I think about men too!" Wan Yu declared, ever the drama queen.

She pulled Jian Xi towards the elevator. "Next, let your good sister show you the joys of paradise on Earth."

"Are we going to a nightclub again?!"

DING. The elevator doors opened.

Jiang Qimeng was standing right opposite them.

The hospital was crowded, giving neither party time to think. Jiang Qimeng was squeezed in, nearly falling onto Jian Xi before Wan Yu rudely pushed her away.

"What the hell? Trying to stage an accident to scam us?"

What rotten luck, running into her here of all places!