Chapter 269: Chapter 267: The Second Marriage is Even Sweeter
"Xixi? Are you upset?"
Seeing Jian Xi silent, Fu Shengyuan immediately apologized on behalf of Luo You. "That’s just how he is. It’s probably too noisy today, and he doesn’t like it, which makes him even colder. You and Wan Yu, please don’t take it personally. I’ll host a private banquet another day, and we can sit down for a meal together to gradually become familiar with each other."
"There’s no need. You go ahead with your work; we’ll take a seat over there."
At this moment, several people called for Fu Shengyuan; all of them were influential bosses with renowned names in Beijing.
Fu Shengyuan couldn’t refuse. "Alright, I’ll be back soon."
Wan Yu noticed her friend’s preoccupation. "What are you thinking about?"
"I’ve met Luo You before. He’s cold but not discourteous. He seems to be doing this on purpose. Let’s go and see."
Avoiding greetings from everyone, Jian Xi and Wan Yu entered the private room where Luo You was.
As soon as the door opened, they heard someone inside say, "Miss Jian truly understands my intentions, coming over so quickly."
Wan Yu was surprised. "You actually guessed it right."
Luo You emerged from the darkness. His figure was slender and seemingly frail. Under the dim light, his pale skin had a sickly sheen, as if he hadn’t seen sunlight for years. From afar, he looked like a delicate, ailing beauty!
"I wonder what specific instructions Chief Engineer Luo has for me, signaling me to come over?"
DUM! DUM! DUM!
Jian Xi’s heartbeat was like a battle drum.
"No instructions. I just want to ask if cooperation might be possible."
"You want to cooperate with Xixi?" Wan Yu exclaimed, then lowered her voice, "Luo You, don’t you dare test our Xixi! She has no intention of poaching Fu Shengyuan’s right-hand man!"
Wan Yu, who had always mingled with businesspeople and was accustomed to intrigue, was more wary than Jian Xi.
"No need to be so cautious."
CLICK—
The light was turned on.
The room suddenly became as bright as day.
Luo You’s complexion looked even paler, utterly unhealthy.
"I am sincere about discussing cooperation. Since Miss Jian is afraid, then let’s forget it. Pretend I didn’t say anything."
He turned to leave.
Jian Xi immediately spoke up, "Let’s hear it. How do you propose we cooperate?"
Fortune favors the bold. Even if Luo You was sent by Fu Shengyuan to test her, the worst that could happen was a falling out later. It wasn’t a big deal. But if it was genuine, then she could profit greatly.
"Xixi! Be careful," Wan Yu whispered a warning in Jian Xi’s ear.
Jian Xi patted her hand to signal her not to worry and stepped forward.
"It seems Chief Engineer Luo isn’t happy working with Tianyao Group, and even dislikes it so much that you’re considering finding a new place?"
Luo You nodded sincerely. "I hate attending various banquets the most."
Just one sentence was enough to convince Jian Xi of his earnestness.
"Good! I understand."
While they were talking, they heard people outside looking for Jian Xi, probably at Fu Shengyuan’s behest.
She glanced at Luo You. "We’ll talk in detail another time."
Several attendants were still searching the private rooms when Jian Xi stood at the restroom doorway. "Are you looking for me?"
"Miss Jian, you’re here!"
Wan Yu sneered coldly. "What for? Are you monitoring a prisoner? Can’t she even use the restroom in peace?"
The two attendants exchanged a frightened glance and immediately bowed their heads. "No, that’s not what we meant at all. It’s just that President Fu noticed you were gone and asked us to check if you needed any help."
"Alright, Yuyu, stop scaring them. Let’s go downstairs and see what President Fu wants with us. To think they’d watch us like we’re criminals!"
Jian Xi, seething with anger, dragged Wan Yu downstairs.
The two attendants frantically reported through their headsets, "Miss Jian seems to be angry."
Upon receiving the message, Fu Shengyuan’s expression immediately turned grim.
The manager could only apologize in panic, "President Fu, it’s our staff’s attitude that’s the problem; they misspoke. We’ll dismiss these tactless employees immediately. Please don’t be angry."
Jian Xi came downstairs in a fury.
Fu Shengyuan immediately composed himself and went to greet her.
Jian Xi gave him a frosty look. "President Fu, if you’re afraid I’ll cause trouble, then don’t invite me! You invite me, and then you have people watch me? What’s the meaning of this? Do you really think I’m going to ruin the banquet?"
"Xixi, that’s not what I meant," he explained. "Having people watch over you was to ensure someone was available if you needed anything."
"Am I some kind of invalid, needing people to wait on me hand and foot?"
Jian Xi gave him a cold glance. "President Fu, you’re quite the schemer; I can’t see through you. It’s better if we don’t meet in the future."
Luo You had extended an olive branch, and Jian Xi wanted to take this opportunity to part ways with Fu Shengyuan. It was a good chance.
Having said that, she left without looking back.
All the CEOs in attendance watched as the wealthiest man was rendered speechless, none of them daring to breathe loudly.
This was China’s new richest man!
The president of Tianyao Group, whose cunning and strategies were by no means inferior to Si Yuhuan’s!
Among the crowd, some women recognized Jian Xi and couldn’t help but sneer, green with envy. "What charm does this Jian Xi have that she attracts the richest men every time?"
"Is that Jian Xi? Si Yuhuan’s ex-wife? I can’t believe President Fu would fancy someone who’s been married before!"
There was an uproar from those who were unaware of Jian Xi’s identity.
"What do you know? Even though she’s on her second marriage, she’s also the president of Yaowang Group! Do you know Yaowang’s current annual revenue? It’s about to join the ranks of the top three international luxury brands! Her power is no less than that of the Li Family, one of the ten major families!"
Although the Li Family was ranked tenth, their revenue was nearly ten billion.
Yaowang, as a rising star, achieving such extraordinary results, made everyone gasp.
"Behind Jian Xi is Jian Group, and Jian Mingcheng is famously doting on his sister. Whoever marries Jian Xi gets a goldmine!"
Suddenly, the scene became exceptionally lively.
The relationship between Fu Shengyuan and Jian Xi became a hot topic of discussion.
Si Yuhuan was unintentionally dragged into this storm of public opinion.
Jian Xi herself was unaware that she had suddenly become the primary object of jealousy and admiration among all the women in Beijing.
Amidst the undercurrents, everyone speculated that Fu Shengyuan’s feelings for Jian Xi were anything but ordinary; they suspected they were fraught with endless calculations.
「In the office.」
Assistant Li Xi stood by Fu Shengyuan’s side. "President Fu, if these rumors continue to spread like this, it might be detrimental to you. If Miss Jian takes it to heart, your path to marrying her will be fraught with difficulties."
Fu Shengyuan, buried in his work, quickly approved all the urgent documents before looking up. "It’s fine. Let them say what needs to be said, and what doesn’t."
Li Xi was puzzled. "Is President Fu deliberately allowing these rumors to spread so widely?"
...
That evening, Jian Xi received a call from Fu Shengyuan. "I apologize. The rumors lately have been quite distasteful, and I wanted to offer an explanation."
"It’s okay, I don’t mind," Jian Xi, who was taking a bath, replied, wanting to laugh at his words.
Thinking about it, her status was now quite good, she was attractive, and highly capable. It wasn’t surprising that he would be so indulgent and court her, demonstrating immense magnanimity.
Indeed, there had been quite a few suitors for Jian Xi recently.
"I just didn’t expect that someone like me, on her second marriage, would be so sought after now. I’m quite flattered," Jian Xi joked.