CHAPTER 191: CHAPTER 189 LOSING MORE BY GREEDILY TRYING TO SAVE A SMALL AMOUNT

"You truly have a sharp tongue." Jian Xi clenched her fists and deliberately shouted, "Miss Jiang, what did you say? That I’m not good enough for Si Yuhuan, and you are his true match?"

Jian Xi looked hurt. "Is this an apology or a provocation? Forget it! Let’s just drop this apology. Get out of here now."

She then instructed security to quickly remove the flowers and candles Jiang Qimeng had painstakingly arranged at the entrance.

Li Bin, understanding the cue, stepped forward to drive her away. "Jiang Qimeng, get lost! You should be ashamed to say such things."

"I...!" Jiang Qimeng pointed at herself, speechless.

How could Jian Xi be an even better actor than her!

The media reporters also lost interest in interviewing her, sighing as they watched Jiang Qimeng’s pathetic, self-orchestrated display of embarrassment.

"Such a woman... truly terrifying."

Jiang Qimeng felt wronged. She wanted to explain to everyone but couldn’t find the words. Jian Xi is so cruel!

This woman is too hateful.

She had to go and complain to Si Yuhuan.

What Jiang Qimeng didn’t expect was that Jian Xi had already beaten her to it.

After returning to her office, Jian Xi sent the surveillance video of the recent farce to Si Yuhuan.

Along with a warning: "Tell your precious white moonlight to stop pulling these petty stunts to disgust me! And as for you, if you want to marry her, then hurry up and do it! Why are you showing off? You trash man! PAH!"

Unable to contain her anger, Jian Xi blocked him.

Si Yuhuan was in a meeting when he saw Jian Xi’s message. He immediately paused the meeting and returned to his office. After watching the video, his eyes narrowed coldly.

He tried calling Jian Xi, but her line was either busy or she was already on another call.

Yan Qing said, sweating, "Sir, it seems Madam has blocked you."

Si Yuhuan was speechless.

He had only been unblocked for a few days, and now he was back in the ’little black room’ again.

This damn woman, why is she so fiery-tempered!

What does this have to do with me!

Just then, Jiang Qimeng barged in, crying and wailing, "Yuhan, help me! Jian Xi is too hateful! She actually..."

When she looked up, Si Yuhuan’s expression was dark and frigid, as if he were about to kill someone.

Jiang Qimeng’s tearful expression froze. I’ve come at a terrible time, she thought, wanting to flee.

"Jiang Qimeng, what trouble were you causing at Yaowang? Don’t you think you’ve embarrassed yourself enough?"

For the first time, Si Yuhuan felt the urge to strangle her.

Jiang Qimeng sobbed, "Yuhan... you were the one who asked me to apologize to her sincerely."

"I told you to apologize in person! Did I tell you to make such a scene and crash the event?"

Furious, Si Yuhuan put his hands on his hips. "I can’t believe you have the audacity! Provoking her time and again, and when you can’t win, you come back dragging your mess with you! What are you trying to do? Expect me to fight your battles for you?"

Jiang Qimeng was rendered speechless.

That was indeed her plan.

But looking at him now, it seemed impossible.

Si Yuhuan laughed mirthlessly, his handsome, refined face devoid of any warmth. "Emotional blackmail? Quite the scheme, I must say. Utterly disgusting. Get out. From now on, you are banned from the Haohan Group. I don’t want to see you ever again."

Yan Qing immediately signaled several bodyguards to drag her out.

Jiang Qimeng shouted, "Yuhan, you can’t do this to me! I never anticipated such consequences! This wasn’t my intention! It was Jian Xi who plotted against me! I’ve been wronged!"

Si Yuhuan ignored her. She dropped the pretense and yelled, "Si Yuhuan, I am your benefactor, and your grandfather’s benefactor too! You promised to marry me! You’re going back on your word! Your Si Family owes me—"

Yan Qing shot her a sharp look. The bodyguards covered her mouth and dragged her out.

Outside, Jiang Qimeng still tried to speak, but Yan Qing warned her in a low voice, "Miss Jiang, please be careful with your words."

Jiang Qimeng shivered.

Yan Qing tilted his chin up, a faint smile on his face as he nodded respectfully. "Without Director Si, you wouldn’t be where you are today. Who owes whom? Is it clear now, Miss Jiang?"

Jiang Qimeng stumbled, nearly falling.

Yan Qing’s words were more chilling than a direct warning.

Si Yuhuan has completely lost patience with me.

"Yan Qing, Yan Qing, please plead with Yuhan for me! I was just confused when I said those things. I won’t dare to do it again! Please, can you ask him to rescind his order?"

Jiang Qimeng stepped forward and grabbed Yan Qing’s elbow.

Yan Qing shook her off. "Miss Jiang, I will convey your words. Now, please leave."

Jiang Qimeng left in a daze. What should I do?

Having offended Si Yuhuan so severely, am I completely out of options now?

Can I still marry into the Si Family?

Jian Xi was seething with anger.

As expected, her elder brother, the film star Jian Chuxin, called.

"That insignificant Jiang Qimeng is causing trouble for our Jian Xi, and it’s still not dealt with? How are Big Brother and Fourth Brother protecting you? Just wait, I’m returning to the country immediately!"

He had seen the video of Jiang Qimeng’s emotional blackmail and was furious. He’d already instructed his assistant to prepare his private plane. Bullying my little sister? Do they think I, a kingpin in the entertainment circle, am a nobody?

Jian Xi panicked. "No, Second Brother! I can handle it here. Jiang Qimeng won’t get any advantage over me. She’s probably hiding somewhere crying her eyes out right now!"

It’s true Si Yuhuan protects her, but he detests people who use underhanded tactics even more.

"Are you sure?" Jian Chuxin sounded unconvinced.

Jian Xi practically swore to the heavens.

"If I can’t handle it, I’ll definitely call you back to get justice for me! Trying to take advantage of me on social media? She must be a few screws loose. Second Brother, don’t stoop to her level."

"Alright then," Jian Chuxin conceded. "This matter won’t be suppressed by anyone. I’ll make sure she understands the power of cyberbullying."

Jiang Qimeng could never have imagined that she had offended a titan of the entertainment media.

She had tried to steal a chicken, only to lose the rice she used to lure it.

Now, wherever she went, people pointed at her and whispered.

She was recognized even just standing on the street.

Passers-by would point at her and curse, "Isn’t that the shameless mistress who’s always causing trouble?"

"She even resorts to emotional blackmail, exploiting netizens to cyberbully such an accomplished woman! Does she have no shame?"

"Such a person, even looking at her feels dirty. A gold-digger, absolute trash."

Jiang Qimeng was so furious she nearly got into a fight with them, but somehow she restrained herself.

She wept endlessly.

What in the world had she done to deserve this? She should never have provoked Jian Xi. This was truly awful luck.

She slunk back home and didn’t dare venture out for several days.

Jian Xi suddenly received a call from Fu Shengyuan.

"Well, well, Ms. Busy. If I didn’t contact you, would you ever call me?" Fu Shengyuan teased.

The Jian Group was facing some minor issues.

Her eldest brother was handling it. Although he wouldn’t let her get involved, assuring her he could manage, Jian Xi was still concerned and went to the headquarters to see the situation for herself.

It seemed she had been too naive. The Jian Group, even after its transformation, still had inherent weaknesses that were difficult to overcome. She needed to be more patient, wait for the right opportunity, and avoid risking significant losses for minor gains.

"I’m busy right now. Is there something you need?" Jian Xi replied.

A fleeting look of helplessness crossed Fu Shengyuan’s gentle, scholarly face. "I wanted to invite you for a meal."

"Hmm, I do still owe you two meals," Jian Xi mused. "How about this: I’ll call you later when I have some time?"

"Great. I’ll be ready whenever," Fu Shengyuan replied warmly.

That evening, Wan Yu’s New Fashion Media had just signed contracts with several popular young male stars, so Jian Xi invited Fu Shengyuan to meet her at a club.