Chapter 317: Chapter 315: Just Standing Behind Her
Wan Yu entered. "Doctor Jian, you’re here too?"
Jian Sirun’s expression softened slightly.
"The nutritionist mentioned Xixi needs some exercise to maintain her health, and since cooking is her strong suit, she’s just practicing a bit. Don’t worry, she isn’t overworked. The servants prepared all the ingredients; she just needs to do the stir-frying."
"I see!" Jian Sirun returned to his cold demeanor. "She just gave birth. She should rest and not overexert herself. You and your fifth brother can handle some things, so she doesn’t need to worry too much."
"Mm."
Jian Xi nodded her head like a pecking chicken.
"Here, Hilda’s people found these documents in the secret chamber beneath the farm. They might be useful for you. Take a look."
Jian Xi snatched them away immediately. When she saw the Salsi Group documents, she clenched her fists tighter, more certain these were left by Si Yuhuan.
In recent times, the one frequently attempting to acquire the Salsi Group was none other than Si Yuhuan!
"You damn bastard!" She gritted her teeth in fury, a blazing fire almost bursting from her eyes, wishing to burn Si Yuhuan to ashes.
Jian Sirun felt reassured. "Such a man, swift killing brings satisfaction. This is for you."
A small vial suddenly appeared in his palm. "I’ve developed a new type of anesthetic," he continued. "Find an opportunity to mix it into his food or drink—it’s colorless and tasteless. It will immediately paralyze him, allowing you to do as you please. Under severe torture, I doubt he’ll refuse to confess. If you don’t dare to act, call me. I’ll ensure he suffers the most agonizing torment."
Despite the light tone, Jian Xi and Wan Yu felt chills run down their spines, involuntarily shivering from the cold.
After Jian Sirun had left, Wan Yu immediately rushed over.
"That scared me to death! Your fourth brother is terrifying."
Jian Xi smiled bitterly and nodded.
Her fourth brother, who had witnessed countless life-and-death situations, wielded surgical knives, and held others’ lives in his hands, was far more ruthless than her fifth brother.
"By the way, this drug..."
Jian Xi looked down at the vial in her hand. "I’ll find an opportunity to test it out."
Outside, the sound of a car engine could be heard.
Si Yuhuan returned.
Wan Yu hurriedly fled.
"You cooked?"
Seeing the food on the table, Si Yuhuan went over and took the bowls and plates from Jian Xi’s hands.
"You’re here to recover, not to cook and labor away!"
How dare she touch these things after just giving birth! She’s really risking her life.
Jian Xi froze.
He pulled her to the dining table and made her sit.
The service staff stood in two rows.
Si Yuhuan’s barely concealed anger flared as he warned, "I hired you at a high price to take good care of her. If you can’t do that, all of you can get out."
Everyone immediately started apologizing.
"Miss Jian, we’re sorry. It’s all our fault. We made a mistake..."
"Enough, it’s not your fault. It’s my own issue."
Jian Xi gestured for them to leave.
She looked at Si Yuhuan, somewhat at a loss. "I’m observing my postpartum confinement, but that doesn’t mean I have to lie in bed all day. To get my son back and to please you, it’s only natural for me to cook you a meal and try to make you happy."
A crack of a smile appeared on Si Yuhuan’s stern, handsome face. "You really are scheming."
"At least I’m not being secretive about it. I say it openly for you to hear, and I do it openly for you to see. It’s obvious that my sole purpose is to get my child back."
He didn’t speak and sat down at the dining table to eat.
"Hey, Si Yuhuan, when exactly are you going to give me back my child?"
She had endured and endured, but still couldn’t help asking.
"I told you, once your postpartum confinement is over, you will definitely see the child."
Damn it! He has me completely under his thumb.
Jian Xi clenched her fists tightly.
"Eat!"
Si Yuhuan passed the bowl to her.
Jian Xi had no choice but to eat the nutritional meal, one bite at a time.
She looked up and gazed deeply at Si Yuhuan.
These are the last three days. If he still doesn’t return the child, I’ll use the drug.
Wan Yu advised her to think it over carefully.
"Outsmarting him without causing harm is the best approach. Once you use the drug, the Si Family and the Jian Family will become sworn enemies. The Jian Family currently has the ability to handle his rage, but it might not withstand sustained pressure. Luo You’s Third Generation Chip has just entered the research phase and will take a long time. Plus, there’s the ever-vigilant Fu Shengyuan leading the Tianyao Group."
Jian Xi’s already agitated mind became even more chaotic.
Jian’s Father & Mother called to ask about Jian Xi’s condition.
Jian Xi gave evasive and noncommittal answers.
It seemed her eldest brother hadn’t told their parents about her return to the country.
Her daughter was very attached to Suoya, giving Jian Xi more time to play along with Si Yuhuan while fishing for information.
On several occasions, Si Yuhuan discussed the Salsi Group’s acquisition plans over the phone without hiding it from Jian Xi, allowing her to overhear many confidential details.
The Salsi Group actually had connections with Luo You!
She hadn’t heard the specifics, though.
After much hesitation, Jian Xi sent a message to Luo You.
Jian Xi: [Are you getting used to working at Jian Group? If you need anything, you can talk to my older brother. He’s quite easy to speak with.]
Luo You didn’t reply.
Suddenly, Suoya called.
"Miss Jian, Mr. Fu just came looking for you."
Jian Xi’s heart skipped a beat.
Why would Fu Shengyuan show up now? His appearance is certainly intriguing.
"How did you respond?"
"I told him you were out and I didn’t know when you would return, so he left."
Jian Xi nodded; Suoya had handled it well. Fu Shengyuan’s behavior was a bit unusual.
Si Yuhuan had confined her to the postnatal care center. This wasn’t a huge secret, nor an insignificant matter. With Fu Shengyuan’s capabilities, he should have known about it.
Just as Jian Xi was puzzling over it, Fu Shengyuan called.
It was still the familiar number.
"Xixi, may I come to see you?"
His voice was light and gentlemanly, filled with concern.
"I’m sorry, it’s not convenient right now."
Jian Xi refused.
"No worries. I’ll have someone send some nutritional supplements over for you. Even if your heart belongs to someone else, we can still be friends, can’t we?"
This man... he’s certainly interesting.
Jian Xi responded coldly, "President Fu, don’t you resent our Jian Family for poaching Luo You?"
Fu Shengyuan laughed. "It’s normal business poaching; there’s nothing to resent. Moreover, this matter isn’t related to you. You were abroad, so many things were beyond your control. Even if you had offered advice, it was Luo You’s choice. He’s a free individual; he hadn’t sold himself to me. It’s just a pity he took all his patents with him, causing our Tianyao Group a huge loss. I indeed faced a significant challenge. However, I’m someone who values the process more than the outcome; I don’t fixate on results."
What a magnanimous speech! I’m truly outclassed.
"That’s quite magnanimous. Your broad perspective is admirable, President Fu."
Jian Xi didn’t hold back her praise and, strangely, felt a hint of goodwill towards Fu Shengyuan.
"Jian Xi, if you want to deal with Si Yuhuan, I can help you."
Fu Shengyuan sighed. "When you asked me for help, I hesitated. It wasn’t because I didn’t want to assist, but I needed to convince the company’s board of directors. You should understand that the Fu Family’s situation is complex; I can’t make all the decisions on my own."
"Okay, I’ll consider it."
She neither refused nor accepted.
Jian Xi skillfully used this tactic on the cunning old fox, Fu Shengyuan.
After hanging up, Jian Xi turned around and saw Si Yuhuan.
He had been standing at the doorway without her knowing when he arrived.
Jian Xi felt numb.