Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire
Chapter 42 The revenge plan has never changed

Chapter 42: Chapter 42 The revenge plan has never changed

"Leave? Why leave? We can just add a few dishes here and have a family dinner together."

Jian Xi’s parents looked toward her.

Father Jian gave her a look, blaming her for not telling Si Yuhuan they were having dinner at home; it was Jian Mingcheng who had mentioned it.

Si Yuhuan stayed over as if it were the most natural thing to do.

The waiter brought out a few more dishes.

Jian Xi deliberately ordered dishes Si Yuhuan didn’t like.

Unexpectedly, he actually tried several dishes, and Jian Xi glared at him.

Couldn’t he feel that he’s unwelcome? When did his skin become so thick, and when did his tastes change?

Si Yuhuan found her secretive behavior quite amusing. She said she had forgotten everything about me, said she didn’t love me anymore, but she still vividly remembers all my likes and dislikes. This feeling... it’s pretty good, he thought.

He talked business with Father Jian.

Jian Xi ate while listening carefully.

Although Si Yuhuan hadn’t met with the CEO of Zhihuan Technology, he was still well-versed in many details of the cooperation. His prowess in the business world gave her a new appreciation for his abilities.

I must study hard, aspire to know my enemies as well as myself, and emerge victorious in every battle. One day, I will dumbfound Si Yuhuan, making him surrender completely!

"Xixi, what do you think?" Out of the blue, Father Jian asked her something.

Caught off guard, Jian Xi found herself in an awkward position. "Ah?"

She was still enjoying the sweet and sour spare ribs, which tasted just like those her mother made—she loved them.

"Yuhan just mentioned that your older brother could further invest in chip technology. Although the domestic market is dominated by Haohan Group, there’s still great potential in foreign markets."

This is true. In my memories, Haohan Group dominated the global chip import and export trade, its position unshakeable internationally with astounding annual revenues. Si Yuhuan’s wealth reached unprecedented peaks. Otherwise, Jiang Qimeng wouldn’t have tried to kill me for the Mrs. Si position, no matter what.

"You’re willing to share the foreign market with my brother?" Jian Xi expressed doubt.

Jian Mingcheng was involved in selling integrated chip products, a partner of Si Yuhuan. Si Yuhuan was the chip technology development licenser. Normally speaking, they could be called Party A and Party B.

"Why not give it?" Si Yuhuan retorted.

Now it’s my turn to be puzzled about what Si Yuhuan is really up to. On one hand, he refuses to let me go, and on the other, he’s incessantly entangled with Jiang Qimeng. He surely isn’t contemplating two-timing, is he?

After dinner, citing work reasons, Si Yuhuan left first.

Jian Xi’s parents urged her, "Aren’t you going to follow him back?"

They still hoped Jian Xi and Si Yuhuan would get along well if possible. After all, such an outstanding son-in-law was very likable.

Jian Xi shook her head. "I’m staying home tonight."

I’m still not sure what Si Yuhuan is really planning. Having learned from the losses of my previous life, this time around, I have to be cautious and prudent in every step to avoid falling into a trap and plunging into an abyss with no chance of turning back.

After soaking in a bath and applying a face mask, Jian Xi was preparing to chat with her parents when she saw her brother, Jian Mingcheng. He had returned at some point and had already been talking with their parents for a while.

The three of them were discussing Si Yuhuan.

"He seems to have changed a lot lately. He appears quite good to Xixi, and he even shows concern for the Jian Family’s business transformation, playing a crucial role in it. It looks like he’s truly settled down," Jian Mingcheng said concisely.

Father Jian clicked his tongue. "If that’s the case, it’d be great. But hasn’t he reacted to you driving Jiang Qimeng out of the country last time?"

Experience really does count; Dad isn’t easily swayed by temporary gains. He still loves me most, Jian Xi thought, deeply moved.

"Not yet," Jian Mingcheng replied.

A silence fell over them, everyone likely wondering why Si Yuhuan hadn’t reacted yet.

Jian Xi went downstairs.

"What’s everyone up to?" she asked with a smile, playfully wrapping her arms around her mother’s neck. Then she greeted Jian Mingcheng, "Big Brother, you’re back."

"Xixi, come upstairs. I have something to tell you," Jian Mingcheng said.

"Okay." Jian Xi nodded obediently, kissed her father and mother goodnight, and then followed him upstairs.

Her parents exchanged a look of contentment. Their daughter had grown up and learned how to be affectionate toward them.

As soon as the bedroom door closed, Jian Mingcheng couldn’t wait to say, "Regarding the corporate transformation, there’s no need for you to sacrifice yourself. If you truly want to divorce Si Yuhuan, I will immediately annul the contract. Aside from electronics, the Jian Group can venture into other areas."

He was dead serious, with not a hint of jest.

Jian Xi was touched beyond words. Why is my family so good to me? Selflessly devoted, with boundless indulgence.

"Big Brother! Company work is about collaboration, and the situation between Si Yuhuan and me is complicated. It hasn’t come to the point of divorce yet. Just don’t make such a hasty decision," she said.

I know that for the complete transformation, my brother has already invested tens of billions in the electronics industry.

"Alright!" Jian Mingcheng still maintained a skeptical attitude.

To dispel her brother’s doubts, Jian Xi kept urging him to accelerate the transformation.

Of course, Brother has to speed up. One day, when he can compete with Haohan Group, I will snatch away everything belonging to Si Yuhuan and make it the Jian Family’s. In my past life, however he bullied the Jian Family, I will make him pay it all back in this life!

That night, Jian Xi slept restlessly.

Her memories were a jumble, especially the car accident that had cost her life. Si Yuhuan’s driver, Xiaowang, had driven head-on into her. As she lay dying on the side of the road, he had said, "Everything is Director Si’s wish, Miss Jian. I’m sorry."

BOOM!

A clap of thunder lit up the entire sky.

Jian Xi suddenly woke up.

She was covered in cold sweat, as if she had just been fished out of water.

The autumn thunder was frightening, but there was no strong wind or heavy rain. Everything seemed as peaceful as ever, as if nothing had happened at all.

The piercing cold penetrated to the bone. In the dark night, Jian Xi couldn’t fall asleep again.

The events of the past few days filled my brain; I felt like my head was about to explode.

Anxious and restless, she got in her car and aimlessly drove around the streets. Then, for some reason, she ended up at Champagne Garden.

This is the villa Si Yuhuan prepared for Jiang Qimeng, she recalled. Jian Xi had been here before.

Si Yuhuan is probably in there, enjoying sweet moments with Jiang Qimeng, she thought.

Just as she was about to enter, she was recognized by the security guard from last time. "Mrs. Si, welcome back!"

He warmly opened the barrier and even saluted.

Jian Xi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s true that I’m Mrs. Si, but there’s also another woman living inside who is, for all intents and purposes, the *real* Mrs. Si.

The security guard followed her, chattering nonstop. He’s probably trying to get on good terms with the property owners, hoping for future advancement. That’s understandable, Jian Xi thought.

"Did you rent out that house?" he suddenly asked.

"What do you mean?" Jian Xi stopped and asked.

The security guard said, "Recently, someone moved into that house. I took a look, and it was your and Mr. Si’s house. From a distance, she looked like a celebrity, but I can’t remember her name."

He suddenly realized he might have misspoken and quickly covered his mouth. Rich people have all sorts of complicated affairs. That female celebrity couldn’t be Mr. Si’s mistress, could she?!

Jian Xi’s focus, however, was on one thing: Is Jiang Qimeng moving out?