CHAPTER 193: CHAPTER 191: MISUNDERSTANDING THE SCUMBAG

「Haohan Group.」

「CEO’s Office.」

Jian Xi kicked open the door to Si Yuhuan’s office.

Si Yuhuan, who was signing documents, looked up. His dark face showed a hint of surprise when he saw Jian Xi.

"What? Director Si doesn’t know why I’m here?"

Seething with anger, she pulled over a chair and sat down, her demeanor aggressive.

Yan Qing, quick to grasp the situation, hurriedly took the documents and slipped out, not forgetting to close the office door tightly behind her.

Xiaoli, the secretary who had recently been close to Si Junyan, stretched her neck to peek in as Jian Xi entered. Yan Qing scolded her, "What are you looking at? Keep your mouth shut, or you won’t even know how you got fired one day."

Gritting her teeth, Xiaoli faked a smile, retreated, and secretly took out her phone to send a message.

In the office, Jian Xi got straight to the point. "Speak. By causing trouble for Jian Group, Director Si, aren’t you being utterly shameless? We were husband and wife, after all. How could you be so malicious?"

Si Yuhuan’s handsome face struggled to maintain composure under her accusations. "Jian Xi, I’m not as bad as you think."

He’d only learned about the problems at Jian Group after his attention was drawn to Jian Xi.

At this stage, suddenly raising questions would make it seem as if he looked down on his brother-in-law Jian Mingcheng’s management of the group, questioning his competence.

Si Yuhuan had thought it best to wait for the problems to surface and then step in to resolve them. This way, he could maintain the honor of both families without tarnishing his own reputation.

Who on earth has been gossiping and told her all this?

Si Yuhuan’s brows furrowed, his expression darkening. "Have you been seeing Fu Shengyuan again?"

Not many were privy to the intricacies of such high-level business maneuvers. After some thought, he guessed who was stirring trouble behind the scenes.

"I told you to stay away from him. His intentions toward you are not pure."

Blinded by rage, Jian Xi didn’t want to hear a word he said. "It’s none of your business! We’re divorced. Who I interact with is my freedom. Or have you forgotten, Director Si? You said the same thing when we got married, and then you cheated during our marriage, didn’t you?"

Si Yuhuan, frustrated, exclaimed, "When have I ever cheated! Jian Xi, you misunderstand..."

"You’ve had scandals with countless actresses, haven’t you? Don’t tell me you’re a saint! And with Jiang Qimeng, you two were so close—who knows how many times you’ve been together. Anyone who believes a word you say must be a fool! Don’t even think about deceiving me again."

Si Yuhuan felt deeply wronged.

He hadn’t touched any of those women; they were the ones who threw themselves at him and fabricated the scandals.

As for Jiang Qimeng, while he had been closer to her, it had never gone as far as sleeping together. What did she mean, ’how many times’?!

He was furious.

Jian Xi was still rattling on with her accusations.

Then, as if possessed, Si Yuhuan rushed over and pressed his lips to hers.

MMPH—!

Jian Xi’s eyes widened, and she kicked out.

Si Yuhuan was prepared. He caught her thrashing leg with one hand, spread her legs, and inserted his body between them. He then grabbed her waist, pinned her hands, and pressed her directly onto the desk.

"Director Si, the partner company—"

A manager opened the door, saw the scene inside, and froze instantly!

It’s over!

What on earth did I just see? What have I done? I’m dead meat.

Yan Qing, who failed to intercept him, rushed over, pointing at the manager.

"You’re dead."

The manager nearly cried and bolted.

Inside, Si Yuhuan let out a muffled groan. Jian Xi, seizing his moment of distraction, kicked him in his most vulnerable spot. He doubled over like a shrimp, the pain truly agonizing.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Jian Xi felt a great sense of relief. She lifted her chin. "That’s what you get for being a pervert!"

She pushed Si Yuhuan away. "We were husband and wife once. You saw problems at Jian Group and said nothing; that’s your fault. Letting the problems fester and then positioning yourself as a benefactor is shameless. I’m not one to muddle gratitude and grudges. The fact that Jian Group came out of this unscathed—we’ll let that slide this time. Otherwise, just you wait! Hmph!"

Flinging her long, curly hair, Jian Xi swayed out like a queen, her high heels clicking.

Terrified, Yan Qing rushed in to support Si Yuhuan.

"Boss, are you alright?"

"Take me to the hospital! And keep your mouth shut. Pick one where nobody knows who I am!"

Jian Xi’s kick had been vicious, as if she wanted to make sure he couldn’t have children. It really, really hurt.

As soon as Si Yuhuan stepped out, he drew many stares.

"Hey, look at Director Si. What’s with the way he’s walking? Where is he rushing off to?"

"I don’t know, but it looks like he’s injured?"

"Where could he be injured to walk like that? Could it be...?"

A group of people widened their eyes, a silent, adult understanding passing between them as they snickered behind their hands.

Only Xiaoli stared daggers at the elevator doors, her eyes filled with resentment. Just you wait. Sooner or later, Haohan Group will change hands. Only my Second Master is fit to sit in that office.

「The next morning, Jian Xi headed straight for Jian Group.」

Her brother, Jian Mingcheng, had just finished a meeting with the senior executives. As they filed out, they all saw Jian Xi and nodded respectfully in greeting.

Back when Si Junyan had stirred up that massive turmoil at Haohan Group, it was this very young lady who had charged in. She faced all the directors, using the Old Master’s shares as leverage to control the situation, preventing Haohan Group’s research base from being utterly destroyed.

Brilliant and capable businesswomen were common, but few were as brave and intelligent as her.

Everyone at Jian Group admired her from the bottom of their hearts.

When Jian Mingcheng saw Jian Xi arrive, he quickly stood up. "What brings you here?"

His younger sister’s appearance worried him.

"Is something wrong at home? Or is there a problem with Yaowang Group? Or... did Si Yuhuan bully you?"

Jian Xi grabbed her brother’s arm and pulled him inside. "Tell me, that small issue from last time, has it been resolved?"

The incident Fu Shengyuan had mentioned, one well-known in the industry, made her anxious.

Hearing it was about this, Jian Mingcheng breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, you mean the production line issue? Si Yuhuan already resolved it. Moreover, he even had Haohan Group’s Chief Engineer provide guidance. We’ve found a downstream partner. They’ve worked with Haohan Group for years and are very capable. Everything is proceeding smoothly."

"Even though I can’t stand his attitude towards his private life, to be fair, the man is exceptionally skilled at managing the group, developing business, selecting partners, and strategizing long-term goals."

He’s just not good enough for my little sister!

Jian Xi was speechless. "So, all this time, Si Yuhuan has been busy running around for Jian Group?"

"Indeed!"

Jian Mingcheng, who usually seemed mature beyond his years, looked slightly embarrassed. "It might have taken me half a year to resolve the issue," he admitted, his serious face showing a hint of awkwardness. "He only took three days."

At that moment, Jian Xi wasn’t marveling at Si Yuhuan’s capabilities. Instead, she was regretting not calling her brother before storming into Haohan Group to cause trouble.

Now that she’d hit Si Yuhuan, how was she supposed to face him in the future...?

"’Brother, you’ve really put me in a bind this time,’ Jian Xi muttered, crestfallen." She walked out, looking as deflated as a frostbitten eggplant.

Now, for the sake of Jian Group, and to quickly take over Haohan Group, would she really have to... shamelessly suck up to that man again?

In her dreams!

He shouldn’t even think about it!