CHAPTER 266: CHAPTER 264: SOLVING BIG TROUBLE

Jian Xi clutched the check tightly. Just then, Wan Yu burst in. Upon seeing the huge sum in Jian Xi’s hands, Wan Yu’s eyes nearly popped out. "My goodness, did Si Yuhuan give this to you?"

Jian Xi’s pale face confirmed Wan Yu’s guess.

"When it comes to generosity with women, he’s definitely top-notch," Wan Yu said, giving a thumbs up.

Jian Xi looked up to see Jian Mingcheng, Jian Chuxin, and even her fourth brother, Jian Sirun, entering. They had all clearly heard Auntie Zhang’s earlier shouts.

Wan Yu chimed in, "Oh dear! I ran into them at the company. They heard you’ve recently been targeting the Haohan Group shares that Si Junyan holds, so they all came over..."

Jian Xi shot Wan Yu a glare before quickly greeting her brothers. "First Brother, Second Brother, Fourth Brother, you’re all here..."

Jian Mingcheng’s face turned red with embarrassment, too ashamed to criticize. But Jian Chuxin didn’t care for such pleasantries; he showed Jian Xi no deference. "You just got divorced and you’re already in bed together? Are you planning to prey on those closest to you?" he demanded. "Jian Xi! Are there no men left in Beijing that you have to cling to Si Yuhuan?"

He was exasperated. "Two billion is nothing! Do you think that can buy a daughter of the Jian Family?" With that, he reached out to tear up the check.

Jian Xi quickly snatched it away.

Jian Chuxin’s handsome face contorted with anger. "You still want to keep the money he gave you?"

"No, Second Brother, please listen to my explanation!" Jian Xi pleaded.

Jian Chuxin was furious. "What’s there to explain? You two are living together—an unmarried man and woman sharing a room! Little Sister, you’ve deeply disappointed me!"

"We’re not living together!" Jian Xi insisted. There were some things she found difficult to articulate, so she could only turn her gaze to her fourth brother for help.

Jian Sirun knew perfectly well that his little sister wouldn’t live with Si Yuhuan. Catching Jian Xi’s silent plea, he coughed and said, "Second Brother, don’t jump to conclusions! What are you babbling about without any evidence?"

He went over to help Jian Xi sit down, carefully protecting her. My little sister is pregnant!

Jian Mingcheng and Jian Chuxin exchanged wide-eyed glances. All the brothers treasured Jian Xi, and Jian Sirun’s solicitousness now made the other two feel, by contrast, like they weren’t being good enough brothers.

"Xixi, Second Brother didn’t mean anything else. I just don’t want you to get hurt again," Jian Chuxin said, his attempt to play the stern older brother having failed. He quickly admitted his mistake and apologized, coaxing her, "If you have any problems you can’t talk about, tell me. I’ll solve them for you. Is it a matter of ten billion in cash? I’ll figure something out!"

"Second Brother!" Jian Xi grabbed his wrist and sighed helplessly. "Regarding the money, I do indeed need your help. But let me say this one last time: please rest assured, I will take care of myself and will never let any man hurt me again."

"Xixi, as long as you understand that, we can be at ease," Jian Mingcheng said gently.

Jian Mingcheng took out a bank card. "This contains all the liquid cash of the Jian Group, totaling three billion."

"I also have three billion," Jian Chuxin added, taking out all his personal savings.

Wan Yu produced one billion, raising her eyebrows with a smugly proud expression. "New Fashion Media is doing well. I don’t have much cash on hand, but I can raise it. Consider this an investment."

"Thank you, darling!" Jian Xi hugged her, nuzzling affectionately.

Everyone was far more supportive than she had imagined; ten billion was gathered in what felt like an instant. As for her fourth brother, Jian Sirun, he had always been engrossed in scientific research. Money was the least valuable thing to him; he had little concept of it, and Jian Xi wouldn’t trouble him with such worldly matters.

Jian Xi clasped her hands together gratefully. "Thank you all for your efforts. I’ll repay everyone."

"We’re family, why say such things?" Wan Yu was the first to pout in admonishment.

"Family, huh?" Jian Xi’s gaze playfully flickered between her eldest brother, Jian Mingcheng, and Wan Yu.

Wan Yu’s face instantly flushed crimson. She playfully pinched Jian Xi’s neck. "Stop looking around like that!"

Everyone laughed and joked around. Wan Yu then leaned in and whispered a warning in Jian Xi’s ear, "Your belly is getting noticeably bigger. You need to leave here soon. Be careful not to let your secret out; the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Yes!" Jian Xi nodded vigorously. Once this is all over, I have to leave.

Auntie Zhang prepared a large table laden with delicious food. Just then, Jian Chuxin received a call and had to leave for work.

Jian Mingcheng also got a call from his company. "I’ll go with you," he said to Jian Chuxin, then apologized to Jian Xi, "Little Sister, there’s some urgent business at the Jian Group that I need to handle right away. I won’t be able to stay for the meal."

"Okay! First Brother, Second Brother, please go ahead and take care of your work."

Jian Xi personally walked them to the door. When she turned back, she saw Jian Sirun take a sip from his water glass. He then casually asked, "How long do you plan to hide it?"

He gestured with his chin, his eyes lingering on Jian Xi’s abdomen.

Jian Xi touched her belly, no longer trying to conceal it, and took a deep breath. "Fourth Brother, once this matter is settled, I’ll go abroad to focus on my pregnancy and prepare for childbirth."

"As long as you know what you’re doing," Jian Sirun said. "Since you don’t plan for the child to acknowledge its father, be careful of those with ulterior motives who might try to cause trouble."

"What do you mean, Fourth Brother?"

Jian Sirun casually began, "Early this morning, Si Yuhuan received a call and left in a great hurry. It was Jiang Qimeng who called him."

The mention of someone with an agenda, coupled with the talk of the child in her womb, made Jian Xi instantly alert. "Are you saying Jiang Qimeng is going to tell Si Yuhuan about my pregnancy?"

Jian Xi turned pale with shock, grabbed her keys, and rushed towards the detention center. As she hurried, she complained, "Fourth Brother! Why didn’t you tell me sooner!"

From behind her, Jian Sirun called out, "Slow down! He won’t be able to get in!"

"He can’t get in?" Jian Xi turned back. "What do you mean?"

"Your Fourth Brother might not be as wealthy as your First and Second Brothers," Jian Sirun said calmly, "but I do have some connections. Does Jiang Qimeng really think she can see whoever she wants at the police station?"

Her fourth brother was impressively authoritative.

Jian Xi gave him a thumbs up. "Well done!"

No wonder he was so calm. Jian Xi breathed a sigh of relief but still felt uneasy, deciding to go to the police station herself.

Wan Yu came out. "Should I go with you?"

"No need. Too many people would attract attention. I’ll go by myself," Jian Xi replied.

When Jian Xi arrived at the police station, she spoke with some acquaintances and learned that Si Yuhuan hadn’t managed to see Jiang Qimeng. As an important detainee, Jiang Qimeng was strictly prohibited from any contact except with her lawyer; not even Si Yuhuan was allowed access.

"Thank you for your help!" Jian Xi said to her contact. She had bought some fruit on the way and asked him to share it with everyone. As a lawyer, she knew the importance of maintaining such connections.

The staff at the police station were all familiar with her, and Jian Xi easily located Si Yuhuan.

BANG! The door was pushed open, and Jian Xi rushed in. She saw Si Yuhuan just getting up from his chair, apparently about to leave.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, surprised.

Jian Xi was momentarily speechless but quickly recovered. "Did you come here hoping to rekindle an old flame?" She immediately turned the accusation on him. "I never realized, Si Yuhuan, that you were such a fickle man!"

Si Yuhuan stood up abruptly, his brow furrowed. "Don’t talk nonsense."

"It’s not what you think," he began. "Jiang Qimeng said..."

"She says something, and you just believe her? Si Yuhuan, when were you ever so obedient with me? From now on, go find your Jiang Qimeng, and don’t let me see you again!"

Her emotions at their peak, Jian Xi hesitated for a split second, then turned and walked out.

Si Yuhuan immediately abandoned Yan Qing and chased after her.