The establishnt of Mingpinhui dealt a fatal blow to Si Junyan, leaving him utterly humiliated and causing the senior managers who had chosen to leave Yaowang Group for higher salaries to deeply regret their decisions.
One by one, they scrambled to resign, desperately trying to escape what they now saw as a den of vipers.
Jian Xi accepted all those who had betrayed them, unconditionally.
Chu Xiao couldn’t stand it. Full of anger, he stord straight into the CEO’s office, kicked open the door, plopped down across from Jian Xi, crossed his arms, and turned his face away. "Hmph!"
"What? Afraid I wouldn’t know you were angry unless you made a scene?"
SLAM!
Chu Xiao slapped the table. "Sister, what are you thinking? Those people betrayed Yaowang Group, and you’re still using them! If you’re really so short-handed that it has to be them, I can go back to the Chu Family and get you so people!"
"The industrial sector and the fashion industry are worlds apart. Don’t cause trouble for your father," Jian Xi said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
She had thought that after all this ti, he would have matured, but it turned out he was still so easily provoked.
"But you still can’t use them! I can’t work with traitors."
When Chu Xiao got stubborn, he truly had the temperant of a petulant child.
Jian Xi suddenly realized that, at so unknown point, she too had beco like Si Yuhuan—an old fox, a cunning and calculating businesswoman.
"But they can bring us benefits. Once Mingpinhui goes international and Yaowang Group reaches the next level, these people will gradually be replaced."
She sighed. "Actually, I’m keeping them not because I absolutely need them, but to infuriate Si Junyan. He spends millions annually to hire them back, while I retain them for re hundreds of thousands a year, and they perform even better, achieving more. He knows perfectly well who is more capable. This is an indirect blow; I want him to realize that in every single aspect, he, Si Junyan, is utterly useless!"
"Now *that’s* interesting!" Chu Xiao’s interest was instantly piqued.
Jian Xi winked at him, and the two shared a conspiratorial grin, like kindred spirits in their mischief.
After Chu Xiao discussed their counter-strategy with her, he was preparing to leave with a confident air. He was already at the door when he suddenly turned back. "Sister, why have you suddenly started wearing loose clothes? With a figure like yours, it’s a sha not to show it off. How about I design so new styles for you? Sothing to completely captivate that defeated, arrogant rooster, Si Yuhuan?"
He still resented Si Yuhuan’s past dominance. Now that he finally had a chance to kick the man while he was down, he couldn’t resist a few cutting remarks, even if he wasn’t going to literally step on him.
Jian Xi felt a sudden chill; it seed her showing belly would soon be impossible to hide.
"No, no, it’s fine. You don’t have to go to any trouble. I actually have plenty of clothes; I just felt like changing my style recently."
"Alright then! I’ll get back to work."
As Chu Xiao left, he muttered to himself, "Why would soone suddenly change their style? Could Sister have so unntionable secret?"
Jian Xi pressed her fingers to her forehead. It looks like I’ll have to move up my trip abroad.
If even soone as oblivious as Chu Xiao could notice, then Si Yuhuan, sly as a fox, would definitely figure it out.
She was currently very grateful that Jiang Qing and Si Junyan didn’t want her and Si Yuhuan to remarry. Otherwise, if anyone with a big mouth were to spill the beans, it would probably be too late for her to escape.
Wan Yu learned that Jian Xi was advancing her plans to go abroad.
Wan Yu imdiately exuded an aura of formidable confidence. "With here, neither Yaowang Group nor New Fashion dia will have a single problem. You just go and focus on your pregnancy and delivery."
"And don’t forget to call when you go into labor!"
Jian Xi had been feeling quite heavy-hearted while packing her suitcase, but Wan Yu’s words made her not know whether to laugh or cry.
Suddenly, she stood up and hugged Wan Yu.
Wan Yu was taken aback. "Xixi, what’s gotten into you now?"
"Yuyu, thank you for always standing by , protecting , and supporting . Words can’t express my gratitude for such great kindness. In the future, I’ll just entrust my children to you to raise!"
"PFFT!"
The two of them roared with laughter, practically doubled over.
Jian Xi planned to go to D Country for her confinent and delivery.
The place wasn’t large, but it boasted clear mountains, beautiful waters, and charming scenery. Most importantly, it was ho to a world-renowned sea of flowers.
Jian Sirun strongly agreed. "The dical facilities there are excellent, the doctors are responsible, and the air is suitable for pregnant won. The cultural environnt and scenery are perfect for prenatal nurturing. In short, Xixi has chosen a good place."
Suddenly, the usually reticent Jian Sirun asked, "Are you really going to ignore Si Yuhuan from now on?"
Jian Xi was slightly taken aback. "Fourth Brother, I never imagined you’d be the first to ask this."
"It was Big Brother who wanted to ask."
Just as I thought!
"He beca penniless because of you, and Big Brother can’t bear to see him like that. He wants to secretly offer assistance but doesn’t know how, so he asked to see if you could give this money to Si Yuhuan. Consider it repaynt for the help he gave Jian Group."
It was a check for one billion.
This was likely all the liquid cash Jian Group could muster at the mont.
Jian Mingcheng truly lived up to his reputation as a man of integrity in the business world.
Jian Xi admired her eldest brother’s magnanimity.
"Alright, I’ll pass it on."
「...」
The Tianyao Group, led by Fu Shengyuan, had recently grown quite close to the Haohan Group, which was under Si Junyan’s control.
Their powerful alliance dispelled all the online rumors and malicious gossip.
The stock price, after an initial fall, rose again.
This brought new hope to many shareholders and directors of Haohan Group, allowing Si Junyan to regain their trust.
Jiang Qing imdiately arranged to et Si Junyan.
In the restaurant, Jiang Qing raised her glass, her smile captivating. "Congratulations on using your trump card to turn the tables."
She seed a little apprehensive that Si Junyan might bla her for missing their appointnt a few days prior. After taking a sip of wine, she coughed delicately a few tis.
Si Junyan imdiately showed concern. "Sister Qing, what’s wrong?"
He thoughtfully handed her a napkin.
"It’s nothing serious. It’s just that old injuries act up, making prone to illness. This ti, I was bedridden for several days. Otherwise, why do you think I wouldn’t have co to see you?"
She said this with a look of utter self-reproach.
Any trace of annoyance Si Junyan might have felt vanished instantly. "Why didn’t you tell you were sick? Sister Qing, you always try to bear everything yourself. It makes worry!"
"You were already facing so many difficulties; how could I add to your burdens? It was just a minor illness. I would have felt terrible bothering you with it!"
Gazing at this understanding and considerate woman before him, whose every thought seed to be for his well-being, Si Junyan felt his mind go blank. "Nonsense! In my eyes, Sister Qing, you are paramount! Power, status, money—none of it is as important as you."
Jiang Qing secretly curled her red lips, her expression gentle and kind. "Junyan, you’re so good to ."
With that, she threw herself into his arms.
Si Junyan was ecstatic, holding Jiang Qing tightly. "Sister Qing, just you wait! Sooner or later, I will lead Haohan Group to the pinnacle of the world, a height Si Yuhuan could never reach. I can definitely do it! And when that ti cos, you will be..."
He trailed off, his eyes brimming with unconcealed longing.
What is easily obtained is often not cherished. Jiang Qing understood this principle deeply. Feigning shyness, she quickly changed the subject. "How are the injuries on your body? Let see. Oh, and I brought you so scar-reducing ointnt; it’s very effective."
She took it out and began to apply it for Si Junyan herself. As her fingertips brushed against his skin, the man trembled lightly, a shiver of pleasure running through him.
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