Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire
Chapter 25: The Apricot Tree Blooms Beyond the Wall

Chapter 25: Chapter 25: The Apricot Tree Blooms Beyond the Wall

Chu Xiao blinked, his long lashes like little fans, tickling Jian Xi’s palm. She snatched her hand back as if shocked by electricity.

He gave a bashful smile, lowering his head, his small face blushing. "Sister, you smell really nice."

Jian Xi was momentarily speechless.

This little boy is too good at flirting.

My old heart can hardly resist melting.

"Little brother, it’s getting late; you can go now."

She had made it clear he should leave.

Chu Xiao, acting as if he didn’t understand, pressed eagerly, "You promised to have a meal with me, Sister. I’ll listen to you from now on. Just give me a chance to apologize properly."

It seems he’s still hung up on what happened before.

Jian Xi hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright then, let’s go."

She instructed the chef not to cook for her and followed Chu Xiao to the restaurant.

The restaurant Chu Xiao chose was an upscale and sophisticated place called Shangshan Restaurant.

It was one of the top Chinese restaurants in the city.

Spanning six floors, with a comprehensive menu and top chefs from both home and abroad, it was a frequent haunt for many wealthy business people.

But when Jian Xi entered today, she found it utterly deserted. The entire second floor was adorned with fresh flowers and candles, creating an utterly romantic atmosphere.

In my life, I’ve never been treated with such romance.

Chu Xiao’s eyes, sparkling like stars, were fixed on Jian Xi. "Sister, do you like it?"

It seems he was well-prepared.

"I quite like it, but it’s not appropriate for me," she said.

Jian Xi watched as a server brought over 999 white roses. A handwritten card lay on top. She picked it up and read it.

"May peace and joy be with you for the rest of your life. I wish to be by your side."

So affectionate!

"Little brother, if this is how the meal is going to be, I might have to leave," she said.

I want to have fun, not make things serious.

The first rule of Wan Yu’s playgirl code: Fun is fine, but don’t catch real feelings, especially when you’re not ready.

The sparkle in Chu Xiao’s bright eyes instantly dimmed. "Sister, I’m sorry."

He quickly had everything removed.

Then it was just the two of them, eating steak.

The chef cooked on-site, and the food was delicious. Jian Xi’s appetite was whetted; she was genuinely hungry and ate a good amount, not forgetting to say, "Eat up. Finish and go home early to rest."

Chu Xiao felt utterly defeated. Jian Xi was giving him no opening at all.

At that moment, a commotion erupted at the entrance. "Why won’t you let us in? Are you hiding some shameful business in there? Do you even know who we are? How dare you stop me, young master! Tired of living, are you? This whole restaurant belongs to our Si Family!"

People from the Si Family?

Jian Xi glanced over.

The manager at the door was sweating profusely, apologizing nonstop.

The other party was relentless, looking like they were about to resort to violence.

"Stop."

I just want to enjoy a meal in peace.

Jian Xi walked over. The leader of the group was Si Yuhuan’s cousin, Si Junyan. He had a few streaks of bleached-yellow hair and the look of a dissolute young master.

However, she recalled that this guy was very good at concealing his true nature. He was Si Yuhuan’s right-hand man, trained to use deception to fool others before ruthlessly devouring them. A true protégé, he had inherited Si Yuhuan’s cutthroat business style.

His only weakness was his terrible judgment regarding women, his favorite being Jiang Qimeng. He had kept his affection hidden until Jiang Qimeng decided to destroy the Jian Family, at which point he contributed the most effort.

The sight of an enemy always stoked a special kind of fury.

Jian Xi narrowed her cold eyes, one eyebrow raised. "Regardless of whose business this is, resorting to violence over a meal? Si Junyan, you’ve got some nerve!"

In her previous life, trying to please Si Yuhuan, she had spoken softly to every member of the Si Family, terrified of offending anyone.

This time, her assertive tone nearly made Si Junyan choke.

Si Junyan’s lips twitched. Remembering the task he’d been given, he straightened up and pointed at Chu Xiao. "You, kid! Which family are you from? Daring to dine alone with her? You don’t value your life?"

The cronies behind him were itching for a fight.

Chu Xiao wasn’t one to be easily intimidated. Besides, as a young master from a wealthy family himself, how could he lose face in front of the woman he liked?

Instantly, Chu Xiao’s face flushed crimson. "Who I eat with is none of your business! Just who do you think you are?"

He didn’t move in the circles of profligate rich kids, so naturally, he didn’t recognize the infamous Si Junyan.

Si Junyan, leveraging his height of over 1.9 meters, shoved Chu Xiao hard, his warning both domineering and sinister. "She’s my sister-in-law! I’m her brother-in-law. If you dare seduce my sister-in-law, I’ll be the one to deal with you! Brothers, get him!"

With that, his group, seemingly prepared, lunged forward.

Just as things reached a critical point, police sirens wailed.

Police officers rushed in immediately and pinned Si Junyan’s lackeys to the ground.

Having narrowly escaped, Chu Xiao quickly patted his chest in relief.

Si Junyan cursed, "You snakes! Daring to call the police!"

Jian Xi’s lips curved into a smirk. "What century are you living in? Think you’re gangsters? Brainless!"

She had called the police the moment she decided to intervene.

If these people dared to fight, it would be the perfect opportunity to press charges.

At that moment, I think I understood something.

As the police led Si Junyan away for questioning, she approached him. "Did Si Yuhuan send you?"

He didn’t admit it.

But from the panic in his eyes, Jian Xi was certain: Si Yuhuan was behind this.

"That coward! His own wife is out dining with someone, and he’s unhappy, but instead of coming himself, he sends you to stir up trouble? What kind of man is that?"

She really knew how to infuriate people without facing any consequences.

Si Junyan’s face turned black.

Jian Xi smiled and waved at him. "Safe travels, I won’t see you out. In the future, if you see me, you’d better take a detour. Otherwise, I really can’t promise I won’t personally deal with you."

Si Junyan looked ready to explode.

This Jian Xi is even more infuriating now!

I just can’t stand the sight of her.

That woman muscled in and stole Jiang Qimeng’s position as Mrs. Si.

Otherwise, Jiang Qimeng would have achieved her dream long ago.

But today, how did this Jian Xi, who used to cower before the Si Family, suddenly dare to treat me like this?

Once outside, Si Junyan called Si Yuhuan. "Bro, what in the world is wrong with Jian Xi? She actually called the cops on me! You’d better get a lawyer to bail me out later."

It was like the saying, "Walk by the river often enough, and you’re bound to get your shoes wet." Today, he’d truly run aground in a ditch.

Si Yuhuan frowned slightly. "You said she called the cops?"

Si Junyan couldn’t resist embellishing. "She even said she *has* to finish her meal with that pretty boy and will keep meeting him for meals in the future! Bro, this woman is clearly trying to cuckold you! If I were you, I’d divorce her right now. Sister Qimeng is so much better for you. You two are a match made in heaven! What does Jian Xi even count for?!"

"Shut up!"

Si Yuhuan’s anger flared.

What on earth is Jian Xi trying to do?

She’s becoming increasingly audacious. Does she really think I’m just a figurehead?

What’s this about them continuing to be together in the future?

When he first received the news, his immediate impulse had been to break her legs.

Jian Mingcheng, noticing Si Yuhuan constantly glancing at his phone, couldn’t help but remind him of their current business.

To Jian Mingcheng’s surprise, Si Yuhuan abruptly stood up. "You handle the rest. I have to go."

With that, he hurried away.