Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire
Chapter 34: A Dog Can’t Spit Out Ivory

Chapter 34: Chapter 34: A Dog Can’t Spit Out Ivory

"Yuhan, if you can’t take Xixi out to have some fun, then bring her to the company to broaden her horizons," Grandpa said to Si Yuhuan. "Isn’t the CEO of Fenghuang Entertainment looking for you for a two-billion venture investment to build an e-commerce industrial base? I think the fashion brand you just gave Xixi could be part of it. You could deepen your cooperation. When husband and wife work together, the task becomes easier. I find this project very feasible!"

An investment of two billion was nothing to the Si Family.

His granddaughter-in-law’s happiness was more important than anything.

Without waiting for Si Yuhuan to make a decision, the old man spoke up.

Si Yuhuan could only brace himself and agree.

Jian Xi felt his gaze alone could kill her by lingchi.

But if he and Jiang Qimeng were uncomfortable, she was thrilled!

This time, Jian Xi drove herself.

Si Yuhuan cut her off at the roadside.

"Are you insane?"

Seeing the Maybach blocking her path, Jian Xi really wanted to pry open his skull to see if he had any sense of self-preservation at all. Just because he has a luxury car with good performance doesn’t mean he can do whatever he wants, right?

Cherishing her life, Jian Xi covered her forehead. "I’m warning you, my injury hasn’t healed. If there’s another accident and I get upset, I’m going straight to Grandpa!"

With that, she lifted her bangs to reveal the injury underneath.

Si Yuhuan frowned slightly. The repressed anger in his heart instantly dissipated, and he instinctively reached out to check her wound.

Thinking he had ill intentions, Jian Xi dodged him.

"Ungrateful," the man muttered.

Jian Xi retorted mockingly, "Who knows how much of your concern is genuine and how much is pretense."

"You’ve crossed the line today. I’m giving you one chance. Tell Grandpa you won’t be involved with the Fenghuang Entertainment project, and I’ll let bygones be bygones."

Si Yuhuan, seeming to be in a hurry, glanced at his watch and ordered brusquely.

"Dream on!" Jian Xi was still rebellious, but this time even more infuriating. "Si Yuhuan, are you so afraid of me getting involved in this project because you’ve done something to wrong me?"

She asked knowingly, "Or could it be that Jiang Qimeng also wants to cooperate with Fenghuang Entertainment?"

"In that case, I’m even less likely to give it up."

Jian Xi lifted her chin and drove away proudly.

In the rearview mirror, she saw Si Yuhuan looking furious and frustrated.

He’ll probably have a hard time explaining this to Jiang Qimeng.

She had originally wanted to ask Wan Yu out for hotpot, but Wan Yu said there was an issue at the company and she was quite busy. "Zhou Yan’s dad apparently fainted and is still in the hospital," Wan Yu explained.

Jian Xi asked, "Is it that serious?"

No wonder he disappeared after replying to her message. Such a big issue had occurred at home.

Wan Yu sighed. "Taking ten days off must mean it’s very serious. Otherwise, how could a model worker like his dad end up in the hospital?"

His dad is a model worker? Only a certain kind of person gets called a model worker!

Jian Xi sensed that Zhou Yan’s background was complicated, and Wan Yu seemed to know something. But every time she asked, Wan Yu wouldn’t say, and Jian Xi was tired of guessing.

"I need to reassign his work to someone else. I have to go now, let’s talk later," Wan Yu said before hanging up.

After ending the call, Jian Xi hesitated but eventually dialed Zhou Yan’s number.

The line was busy.

After some thought, Jian Xi sent a message: "I might not be able to help much, but if there’s any problem you need solved, don’t treat me like a stranger."

Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. Fourth Brother is in the country right now; perhaps he can help!

It wasn’t long before Zhou Yan replied: "My dad just got out of surgery, and I’m a bit busy, so it’s not convenient to call. I appreciate your kind thoughts, School Sister. Don’t worry, I’ll be back in Beijing soon."

It seems the surgery went smoothly. Jian Xi was relieved.

Just then, her fourth brother, Jian Sirun, called to check on her. "Little Sister, is your head feeling any better?" He was always a man of few words. As a doctor who had seen much of life and death, his demeanor was relatively cold, but he reserved a rare warmth for Jian Xi.

"I’m fine now. How are things on your end, Fourth Brother?"

Jian Xi didn’t know exactly what surgery her brother was performing, but she knew the patient must have been someone important. Otherwise, her brother wouldn’t have skipped going home to rush over there.

"I just got out of the OR; I’m a bit tired."

Jian Xi quickly said, "Then you should get some rest, Fourth Brother. I’ll wait for you to come home and give you a proper welcome-home meal."

"Okay." He laughed, clearly in a good mood.

With no one to accompany her, Jian Xi had to find somewhere to eat by herself.

To her surprise, just as she drove up to the restaurant, she saw Chu Xiao in a suit, looking every inch the business elite, chatting animatedly with some people.

She couldn’t help but take out her phone and snap a photo.

Unexpectedly, he turned his head as if by telepathy. "Sister!"

He waved happily, said goodbye to the people he was with, and ran toward Jian Xi.

Jian Xi calculated that it had been several days since they’d last seen each other. He used to pester her for chats all the time. Suddenly going a few days without contact felt a bit strange. However, she’d been too busy dealing with Si Yuhuan to dwell on it.

"Sister, what brings you here for a meal today?" He glanced at Jian Xi’s passenger seat. "Alone?"

Jian Xi nodded. "Care to join me?"

She was just being polite.

"Sure! I’d like to treat you."

Jian Xi said generously, "No need, it’s my treat today. Order whatever you like."

Since neither of them was short on cash, Chu Xiao saw no need to quibble over such a trivial matter. He happily went inside and ordered some dishes suitable for ladies.

"Looks like you do this often; you’re quite experienced." Jian Xi smiled as she ate the salad he had ordered. It tasted great, especially the dressing, which had a rich, complex flavor and fresh ingredients.

Chu Xiao quickly clarified, "I haven’t come here with any other women. It’s just that I’ve been entertaining clients here recently and have tried all the dishes, so I naturally know what’s tasty and what would suit your palate, Sister."

It seemed that after just one meal, he had already figured out her preferences. Such meticulous attention to detail, such a sweet and devoted Little Naigou... it was hard not to like him.

It was a pity. Jian Xi worried he might actually develop real feelings for her. She wasn’t ready to move on from Si Yuhuan and let someone new into her heart. So, she could only continue to be evasive. To maintain a cordial relationship with her business partner, she asked, "How does it feel taking over the company? Are you adjusting okay?"

As far as she knew, Chu Xiao was the family’s sole heir, an only child. Sooner or later, he was going to inherit the company. Perhaps her influence had expedited his taking charge.

"Not bad, I’m getting used to everything. But don’t worry, Sister, I’ll work twice as hard." His eyes burned as he gazed at Jian Xi.

His gaze made Jian Xi blush, and she quickly changed the subject. "Eat a bit more." She cut a piece of steak and offered it to him.

"Well, well, look who it is! If it isn’t Madam Si having an affair. This lovey-dovey display is a real eyesore."

The familiar, shrill voice sounded from behind. Jian Xi knew without looking back that it was Jiang Qimeng’s annoying friend, Xiang Yao.

Chu Xiao stood up. "Ma’am, please watch your language. We’re just having a normal meal. How is that an affair?"

He actually wished Jian Xi would have an affair with him.

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