「Jian Family Old House.」
A servant came to report, "Sir, Madam, Director Si Yuhuan requests an audience."
She had wanted to say ’your son-in-law requests an audience,’ but she swallowed the words, as she dared not provoke Madam.
"HMPH! Tell him to get lost!"
If the child isn’t even his, then there’s even less reason to see him.
Jian’s Mother had a fiery temper and didn’t care if Si Yuhuan was the wealthiest man; she wouldn’t give him face if she decided not to.
On the other hand, Father Jian was much calmer. "Let him in."
After saying that, he hurriedly placated his wife. "Let’s hear what he has to say."
"What can he say? It’s nothing more than an affair during marriage, wanting to make trouble for our Xixi."
As Jian’s Mother spoke, her anger mounted. "Now he’s turning against us, trying to bully the Jian Family? No way!"
She huffed and puffed as she went downstairs. To her surprise, a crowd of people was carrying many fine things inside.
Si Yuhuan, dressed in a tailor-made suit, walked in tall and handsome. The grandeur of the former richest man had returned. He was still that awe-inspiring figure.
In his presence, Jian’s Mother’s arrogance instantly diminished.
"What are you doing?"
Jian’s Mother took a deep breath, deliberately straightened her back, ready to launch her barrage.
To her surprise, the next second Si Yuhuan politely bowed. "Mom and Dad, I’ve been quite the scoundrel before. Please don’t take it to heart. Now that Xixi already carries my flesh and blood, I only hope that after our remarriage, I will have the opportunity to make amends." Official source is novel_fіre.net
"What?" Jian’s Mother’s eyes widened.
"What’s wrong? Is there a problem?" Si Yuhuan furrowed his brows.
Yan Qing hurried in and whispered something in Si Yuhuan’s ear. His expression instantly darkened, his face a mask of cold fury. "The child is Zhang Yaxuan’s? She dared to cheat on me behind my back, making me a cuckold?"
Si Yuhuan was so furious his chest heaved.
"This matter is indeed true. We’ve checked. On the night of the auction gala, Madam did indeed disappear for a while. During that time, Zhang Yaxuan was also resting at a hotel near the gala. It’s presumed that it happened then..." The rest of the sentence, Yan Qing dared not continue.
Si Yuhuan’s fury rose as he stared intently at Jian’s Father & Mother across from him.
Jian’s Mother’s recently stoked anger immediately vanished.
Her expression changed, and she said with a forced smile, "You can’t blame Xixi entirely. You were the one who neglected her back then. She had lost heart, and that’s why she decided to be with Zhang Yaxuan."
She all but said, ’If anyone’s to blame, it’s you.’
Cold malice glinted in Si Yuhuan’s eyes.
Father Jian coughed. "We, as her parents, are also at fault. Tell us what compensation you want. We’ll listen."
Then someone came running from outside, exclaiming, "Bad news, Director Si! Madam has run away!"
Si Yuhuan clenched his fist tightly.
The person cautiously reported, "Our people discovered early on that Madam wasn’t present. Upon checking, they found the place empty. Madam has already left the country!"
"Damn it!" He couldn’t care less about settling accounts and immediately stormed out.
Jian’s Mother nearly went weak in the knees from her former son-in-law’s imposing aura.
Turning around, she glared at Father Jian to vent. "Why should we compensate him? If anyone should be compensated, it’s him compensating our Xixi! My daughter has just left us like that. Who knows how much hardship she’ll face out there."
Father Jian sighed. "A karmic calamity!"
Si Yuhuan had searched countless places and asked countless people. He even utilized all his connections but still hadn’t found a single clue.
「In the office.」
Yan Qing brought in stack after stack of documents. "Director Si, while you’re focused on finding Madam, your work can’t be delayed any longer. You’ve just taken over Haohan Group, and many decisions require your attention."
Si Yuhuan sneered coldly, his eyes sparking with anger. "She was sure I’d be too busy with the company to catch her in time. That’s why she dared to vanish so brazenly right under my nose. Very well! She’s certainly grown bold!"
He threw down the documents with an aggressive flourish.
The main door opened. Old Master Si was wheeled in by Housekeeper Qi.
"Grandfather, why have you come?" Si Yuhuan frowned.
Old Master Si had a stern expression. "If I didn’t come, would I have to watch you drag Jian Xi back to get an abortion or something?"
Old Master Si sighed. "I told you long ago, during your relentless entanglement with Jiang Qimeng, that if you did not cherish her, you would eventually regret it. Now it’s too late. Xixi is carrying another man’s child; there’s no possibility between you two anymore."
The flame of rage in Si Yuhuan’s eyes slowly extinguished.
Old Master Si spoke earnestly, "Let it be a clean break. Don’t make it uglier than it has to be."
"After all, you are the one who wronged her."
「...」
「W Country.」
Jian Xi sneezed.
Zhang Yaxuan sat not far away, immersed in his painting, oblivious to the world outside.
She wrapped a shawl around herself and also fetched a coat for Zhang Yaxuan.
"Thank you." After Zhang Yaxuan thanked her, he once again immersed himself in his creation.
Jian Xi’s lips curled into a smile. She quite liked this peaceful coexistence.
Although this small town wasn’t as warm as Beijing, and was even a bit cold, her heart felt at peace here.
She no longer had to worry about the scheming in the corporate world. She no longer had to fret about Si Yuhuan nagging her for custody of the child in the future. And she certainly didn’t have to consider all those other intricate calculations.
All was settled. She had taken her revenge. All her enemies were dead. Her former lover would presumably have no further contact with her. There could be no better ending than this.
If possible, I’d like to live out my life in Pojas.
Once she was settled, she called Wan Yu.
Looking at the beautiful snowscape of the little town, Wan Yu couldn’t help but exclaim with envy, "I really didn’t expect such beauty in a small place like this; it’s perfect for soothing the spirit. How are the babies in your belly?"
"Everything’s fine. Zhang Yaxuan chose the place. He had come here before to sketch and liked it so much he bought a house, which has now come in handy." Jian Xi’s red lips curved into a smile, her face showing an unprecedented look of relaxation and ease.
"Seeing you like this, it seems my efforts to shield you from Si Yuhuan’s relentless pressure weren’t in vain."
Hearing that name after several days, Jian Xi paused momentarily.
"Let’s drop it. Let’s not talk about him anymore. He’s completely given up on you now. I heard he got seriously ill and lay in bed for three whole days before he could get up. Now he’s working like a machine, leading Haohan Group in a fierce battle against Tianyao Group."
"Look at me, still bringing him up when I said I wouldn’t!" Wan Yu quickly changed the subject.
The conversation that followed revolved entirely around the babies and pregnancy precautions. Wan Yu even swore, "When you give birth, I promise I’ll be there. I’ll make sure the children meet their godmother right away. Godmother loves her godchildren!"
Jian Xi bit her red lip and couldn’t help asking, "What about Zhou Yan? Is he all right?"
At the mention of that name, a flash of panic crossed Wan Yu’s face. "He’s fine, very fine. There’s no need for you to worry."
"Wan Yu!" Jian Xi knew she was lying.
"He announced his retirement. I haven’t seen him for five days."
Wan Yu consoled her, "It has nothing to do with you, Xixi. Everything was his own choice."