CHAPTER 179: CHAPTER 177: I’M SERIOUS ABOUT YOU

"Jian Xi, you are too arrogant!"

Si Junyan erupted in rage, cursing at Jian Xi’s retreating figure.

The police pinned him down on the chair. "Behave yourself. To strike a woman and spew filth, what kind of man does that?"

Si Junyan was so incensed he felt he might cough up blood.

He had been beaten up like this, and he was supposed to thank her?

When Si Yuhuan arrived, Jian Xi was just heading outside.

He approached her, and before he could speak, Jian Xi sneered coldly, "Oh, the murderer’s big brother has come to back him up. The great tycoon himself! Impressive indeed."

"Cut the sarcasm." Si Yuhuan’s gaze fell coldly on the man behind her.

Fu Shengyuan nodded in greeting. "Director Si, long time no see."

Si Yuhuan didn’t give him a warm reception, a coldness flashing in his eyes. "What are your intentions in approaching her?"

Jian Xi also felt that Fu Shengyuan’s intentions weren’t pure. Seeing Si Yuhuan, that brother-doting maniac, irritated her, so she deliberately provoked him. "What intentions could he have? It’s just a man’s typical thoughts about a woman."

Her frank admission made even Fu Shengyuan laugh involuntarily.

"Indeed, I am serious about Miss Jian. I want her to be my girlfriend. I heard that Director Si is already divorced from Miss Jian. As an ex-husband, do you still need to concern yourself so much?"

Si Yuhuan choked on his retort, fire burning in his chest, unable to go up or down.

Divorced, he was no longer entitled to care who pursued her, and he didn’t like the feeling at all!

He clenched his fists, looking at Jian Xi. "Do you like him too?"

Like hell I do! I’m still figuring out how to use him and then dump him.

"Yeah, I like him!"

Jian Xi blinked her bright, sparkling eyes and answered crisply.

Fu Shengyuan glanced at the two of them, his eyebrows slightly raised.

"Jian Xi—" Si Yuhuan ground his teeth, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.

Jian Xi had no time to argue with him. "Goodbye, Director Si. We’re off to have dinner."

At the door, she turned back with a smile. "With me around, your brother won’t be able to avoid prison. Trying to kill me again and again, he really is asking for it!"

Watching the woman’s receding figure, Si Yuhuan felt a sensation of almost losing her. This feeling engulfed his heart, casting a shadow over his mood.

Yan Qing offered a reminder, "Boss, we still have to get the Second Young Master out!"

"Let him stay here!" Si Yuhuan responded without any warmth, turning to leave.

He had always detested the way his cousin handled women—brutish and shameful. If it weren’t for Grandfather’s leniency in allowing him back into Haohan Group, he would never have approved of this reckless and "promising" younger cousin.

Yan Qing broke into a sweat, realizing that Director Si hadn’t raced through several red lights for the Second Young Master, but for... his ex-wife.

After coming out, Jian Xi said to Fu Shengyuan, "Sorry for using you as a shield to provoke Si Yuhuan, that bastard. I really am sorry."

"You’re joking, right?" Fu Shengyuan touched his nose awkwardly. "Because I took it seriously."

"Jian Xi, let me repeat what I just said. I want to pursue you. I hope you can accept."

Jian Xi laughed. "Mr. Fu, you’re the quintessential bachelor, coveted by countless women. How could a divorced woman like me be worthy of you? Stop joking around. Besides, Tianyao Group is second only to Haohan Group with a bright future ahead. Don’t let me bring you disgrace."

"The person pursuing you is me, and I’m serious. Let’s see who dares to speak nonsense."

"Your family will be the first to disagree. Remember, Fu Luosheng turned out like this because of me. Do you think his parents will just let it go?"

Fu Shengyuan grabbed Jian Xi’s wrist. "Don’t you believe I can handle everything?"

"I believe you, but I don’t want to wade into the muddy waters of the Fu Family."

Jian Xi flagged down a taxi. "Mr. Fu, thank you for your help. Should there be any trouble in the future, I am willing to return today’s favor."

"Jian Xi, you can reject me now, but sooner or later, I will make you agree to be with me."

Jian Xi saw the man’s earnest determination in the rearview mirror, the turmoil of possessiveness in his eyes. This game just got interesting.

After returning, Jian Xi laid out the whole situation to her elder brother.

Jian Mingcheng listened and said, "This guy is indeed no simple matter—ruthless, merciless, a tough character. You’d better keep your distance."

"But..." Jian Mingcheng hesitated. "Your fourth brother said it wasn’t him who crippled Fu Luosheng’s leg."

"Who else could it be if not Fourth Brother?"

Jian Xi immediately thought of someone. Jian Mingcheng, also realizing she had guessed, asked, "What do you think?"

"He did it for me voluntarily. I didn’t ask him to, nor was I eager for it. Let it be."

After saying that, she twisted her head and went upstairs.

Si Junyan is someone I have to send to jail. That dangerous fellow, who knows when he might try to get me killed behind my back.

It’s only fair to respond in kind.

Soon, her fingers flew across the keyboard, drafting a lawsuit.

Wan Yu found out and shouted with gusto, "Celebrate tonight? That trash going to prison is such sweet justice!"

「In the bar.」

As soon as Jian Xi arrived, Wan Yu raised her arms. "Tonight, Miss Wan is happy, and she’s picking up the tab for everyone!"

Jian Xi rolled her eyes helplessly. Her bestie was great in every way, except she loved to show off too much, spending money before things were even settled. But as long as she was happy, it was fine.

Being humiliated by Si Junyan repeatedly was not something anyone would take well. To have the chance for retribution, her happiness was understandable.

The male models hired for the private event saw how generously Jian Xi’s table was spending and immediately came over to offer a drink. Although Jian Xi declined, they were eager to schmooze and kept persisting.

Suddenly, two figures entered through the door. When Jian Xi saw them, she nearly fell off her chair.

Si Yuhuan!

This cold-hearted jerk, how could he show up here?

Jian Xi bit her red lips, thought for a moment, then decided to leave. The next second, someone grabbed her arm.

"Let go," Jian Xi said irritably.

Si Yuhuan clenched his jaw. He had been ready with a few soft words, but they changed when he saw a male model holding Jian Xi’s arm and swaying it. "What’s this? You can laugh and talk with this sort of trash, but you put on a long face with me?"

"You know you’re my ex-husband, right? Keep this up, and I’ll sue you for harassment!" Jian Xi retorted, angered by his words.

"Who I laugh and talk with is none of your business! You’re being incredibly nosy!"

Si Yuhuan’s handsome face darkened with anger. No one had ever dared to speak to him like this before! Jian Xi truly wasn’t giving him any face at all.

Yan Qing joked from the side, "Boss, it doesn’t look like the lady is angry. It seems more like she’s coquettishly complaining."

"Who is your lady!" Jian Xi growled, afraid of being misunderstood by others.

She planned to remarry in the future and had to completely sever ties with Si Yuhuan.

To her surprise, Si Yuhuan said, "If you want to become Mrs. Si again, it’s not entirely impossible, as long as I..."

"Director Si, could I ask you to please keep your distance from me?"