Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire
Chapter 33 Scheming Against Ghosts

Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Scheming Against Ghosts

If Jiang Qimeng had any backbone, she’d retaliate for the grievances her elder brother inflicted on her all at once. Let’s see if she can make that the loudest slap on her own face.

"Grandpa, I’m back." Jian Xi had specifically asked her hairstylist to give her a long, wavy hairstyle, and the cascading bangs conveniently covered the gauze on her temple.

Seeing Jian Xi, Grandpa hurriedly waved her over. "Stay here for the night. Wouldn’t your parents-in-law be delighted? Actually, Grandpa doesn’t need you two around all the time, but it’s quite nice for you to come back and stay once in a while."

Jian Xi was slightly stunned. Si Yuhuan actually told such a lie! Utterly shameless.

Si Yuhuan looked at her, his eyes conveying a warning.

Jian Xi smiled sweetly. "Thank you, Grandpa, but keeping you company is what’s important."

She knew how to say the right things to make Grandpa happy.

Jian Xi realized that in this life, by spending time with and being sweet to the elderly, she gained much more.

In her previous life, she had nearly worn herself out fawning over Si Yuhuan, yet she hadn’t received even a trace of sincerity in return.

Grandpa then ordered, "Si Yuhuan, go run a hot bath for Xixi. Take good care of her and let her rest. Tomorrow, put aside your company work and take her out to have some fun."

Si Yuhuan stiffened immediately.

Jian Xi secretly reveled. He can’t refuse any of Grandpa’s requests. This is the perfect opportunity! She then said, feigning thoughtfulness, "Grandpa, there’s no need. Let him focus on work. I should be sensible. I can go shopping with friends or grab a bite to eat for leisure."

"What a sensible girl you are!" Grandpa said. "Here, I have a black card. Take it and buy whatever you like."

Si Yuhuan couldn’t help but let out a choked laugh at Jian Xi’s pretense.

Jian Xi continued, "Grandpa, I can’t accept this! I have enough money; how could I take yours?"

"Nonsense! You’re Grandpa’s granddaughter-in-law. If this money isn’t for you to spend, who else would it be for?"

Jian Xi had no choice but to "reluctantly" accept it right under Si Yuhuan’s nose, infuriating him to no end.

As they walked upstairs, Si Yuhuan sneered, "Jian Xi, you actually have the nerve to take money from an old man."

Jian Xi drew out her words. "Are you mocking me?"

"What else do you think?" he retorted.

Very well! He had managed to anger her.

Jian Xi turned and yelled towards the stairs, "Grandpa, Si Yuhuan said this card..."

"Grandpa, the limit is too low! I plan to increase it to one hundred million for her," Si Yuhuan interjected, quickly dragging her towards their bedroom.

Once in the room, Jian Xi warned him, "I’m the one who got injured because you bumped into me. If you dare hurt me, watch out. I’ll go tell Grandpa on you."

"Jian Xi, could you possibly be any more shameless?" Si Yuhuan exclaimed.

Si Yuhuan felt she was utterly shameless now, leaving him completely at a loss as to how to deal with her.

Jian Xi laughed. "You pushed me to this."

Remembering that Jiang Qimeng had already been planning her future with him and their child today, Jian Xi didn’t want to share a room with him. "So, for tonight," she asked, "are you sleeping elsewhere, or am I?"

She had suddenly become obstinate, refusing to let him stay in the bedroom.

This triggered Si Yuhuan’s contrarian streak. He was a powerful tycoon! Since when did a woman get to order him around? Besides, was sharing a room with him such a terrible imposition?

"Don’t forget what you promised me back then," he reminded her.

Fine! A promise is a promise, no backing out, right?

Jian Xi grabbed a quilt, rolled it into a thick bundle, placed it between them on the bed, and patted it. "Alright. We’ll each keep to our own side."

Then she went to wash up, lay down on the left side of the bed, and turned her body away, pointedly refusing to give Si Yuhuan another glance.

It was as if he didn’t even exist in the room.

After a short while, Si Yuhuan opened the door and left.

Jian Xi let out a deep breath.

She truly detested sharing a room with Si Yuhuan, especially knowing they would soon have a baby together.

Groggy, she didn’t know when she drifted off to sleep.

When she awoke again, she felt a long arm wrapped around her waist.

The warmth pressing against her back sent a chill through her, and she jolted fully awake.

Si Yuhuan was shoved away forcefully. His handsome face was dark, radiating a rage more terrifying than his usual composed anger.

Jian Xi knew he had a terrible temper upon waking.

But today, she was in the right!

"Si Yuhuan, you crossed the line!" she exclaimed.

The anger on his face intensified.

Before he could explode, Jian Xi quickly made her escape, calling back, "You have no respect for the boundaries of sharing a bed! Watch out, or your precious ’moonlight beauty’ will be furious with you."

BANG!

The door slammed shut behind her.

Si Yuhuan’s roar, telling her to get lost, could still be heard very clearly.

Grandpa was already downstairs, ready for breakfast.

Seeing Jian Xi come down, he greeted her with a beaming smile. "Did you sleep well?"

The underlying question was whether she was satisfied with her current life.

If this were her previous life, she would have been incredibly grateful for everything Grandpa had done for her, for giving her the chance to please Si Yuhuan and share a room with him.

But the Jian Xi of now only felt that every day was an ordeal.

"Quite well. Grandpa, have you been keeping up with your regular rehabilitation training lately?"

Grandpa had his own personal trainer responsible for aerobic recovery and fitness training, all aimed at maintaining health and prolonging life.

"Hmm, the physiotherapist you recommended last time is excellent. Combined with acupuncture, the effects are even better."

While they were talking, Yan Qing hurried over, looking anxious.

"Old Sir, Madam!" Yan Qing saw the two in the dining room and greeted them politely.

Today, for some reason, Grandpa suddenly asked, "Are you looking for Si Yuhuan about work?"

Yan Qing nodded. He then explained to Grandpa, "The CEO of Fenghuang Entertainment arrived in Beijing unexpectedly early. He’s a crucial figure for Miss Jiang Qimeng’s future career development, someone Director Si repeatedly instructed us not to neglect. That’s why I couldn’t wait for Si Yuhuan to get to the office and came to report first." He mentioned it as part of his report.

Jian Xi raised her eyebrows. She seemed to recall Wan Yu gossiping that Jiang Qimeng had been trying to connect with this CEO for a while. He was notoriously difficult to deal with, but the artists under him were all major figures, famous both nationally and internationally. For some unknown reason, Jiang Qimeng had once fallen to the status of a minor internet celebrity. In recent years, only by riding Si Yuhuan’s coattails had she slowly clawed her way into the ranks of top internet celebrities with millions of followers. But an internet celebrity could never truly command respect on the grand stage. She aspired to be a movie star, an internationally renowned actress. This woman certainly had grand ambitions. She even wanted to invest in businesses and become an entrepreneur herself. In short, with Si Yuhuan backing her, she had a comfortable ride.

Suddenly, Jian Xi understood why Jiang Qimeng hadn’t exposed the issue of her elder brother pressuring her and forcing her to go abroad at this particular time.

She didn’t want it to become a public scandal before her career path was secure, as it would affect her journey to becoming a major star. She planned to hold onto this piece of leverage to stir up trouble later, when the time was right. This woman was more difficult to deal with than she had imagined, as tenacious as a Ninja Turtle.

Jian Xi smiled. She couldn’t possibly let Jiang Qimeng’s dreams come true, could she? Not on her watch!

"Grandpa," Jian Xi chimed in, "I heard the CEO of Fenghuang Entertainment is interested in the new e-commerce base being developed. Perhaps his visit with Si Yuhuan is to discuss a collaboration on that."

Yan Qing discreetly wiped a bead of sweat from his brow. Miss Jian certainly knew a lot. It seemed she paid close attention to Miss Jiang’s affairs. But what could a mere secretary like him dare to say?

Grandpa’s eyes lit up with understanding. "In that case, the Yaowang Brand Department that Si Yuhuan gifted you could also be part of this venture? This would be a win-win situation!"

Jian Xi was inwardly delighted. As expected of a formidable figure who once dominated the business world; he understood immediately!

Just then, Si Yuhuan came downstairs. He was dressed impeccably in a suit, not a hair out of place.

One would never guess he had looked murderous just moments before.

Jian Xi flashed him a wide, sweet smile, revealing her pearly white teeth.

Si Yuhuan shot her a cold glance.

She’s definitely up to no good, Si Yuhuan thought. Probably plotting some mischief again.