Chapter 358: Chapter 356: Worries About the Future
"This poison isn’t lethal. It only causes a temporary loss of consciousness, making the victim appear as if they’ve lost all signs of life." Huang Ying hesitated.
"Not only can I give you money, but I can also agree to one condition," Si Yuhuan said, gritting his teeth. He couldn’t find a better psychologist than her at the moment; otherwise, he wouldn’t be discussing this with her.
Unexpectedly, Huang Ying’s interest was piqued. "You mean it? Any condition?"
"Specifically, it depends on what you ask me to do!"
"Don’t worry, it will definitely be within your capabilities, Director Si. Just a trivial thing for you."
Huang Ying grinned. "Where’s the stuff?" She held out her hand.
Si Yuhuan handed the medicine to her.
Huang Ying glanced at it. "Rest assured, leave it to me."
After she left, Si Yuhuan frowned. This woman is a bit strange. Why would she agree to this just for a verbal promise, without even asking if it’s dangerous?
Yan Qing nodded. "Director Si, your promise is worth more than anything. Besides, since you’re willing to let her take this risk, you’ll surely ensure her safety."
Si Yuhuan nodded. Perhaps he was overthinking things.
Jian Xi wanted to borrow a few more books from Huang Ying, but Huang Ying was already packing her medical bag.
"You can choose not to go. Si Yuhuan won’t make things difficult for you; he’ll just find someone else."
Huang Ying tugged at her hand. "Don’t worry about me! If I save your son and help you out this much, you’ll owe me a huge favor. Later, when I’m pursuing Song Xicheng, you won’t be able to just stand by and watch, will you? You’ll have to lend a hand, right? I have my own ulterior motives for doing this!"
The calculation in her lively eyes was blatant.
Jian Xi couldn’t help but smile wryly.
"Huang Ying, even if you don’t help with this, I’ll still help you."
"Alright! I’ve finally worked up the courage, so don’t go and dash it all. This isn’t entirely to help you; I also need to get some payback for that guy. He’s taken such a hard hit and suffered in silence—you have no idea, he hasn’t slept for days! I have to make them pay."
As the two were chatting, Yan Qing knocked on the door from outside.
"What’s wrong? What happened?"
"The bidding has been suddenly moved forward. Director Si needs to leave immediately. Miss Huang, I’ll take you to see Xinxin now."
"Alright!" Huang Ying agreed quickly.
Suddenly, everyone departed from Fuyuan Official Residence, and the entire Louwang building became eerily empty.
Jian Xi’s phone rang, breaking the silence. It was Fu Shengyuan.
She hesitated for a moment before answering.
"Xixi, I’m going to W Country. The bidding meeting has been moved up suddenly, and I might not be back for half a month. Is there... anything you want to say to me?"
Standing on the rooftop of the eighty-eighth floor, Fu Shengyuan gazed out over half of Beijing. Everything lay beneath his feet!
"I wish you a safe trip, but I’m afraid you won’t get what you want. Si Yuhuan will definitely secure this acquisition project."
She stated the blunt truth with conviction.
"Heh." Fu Shengyuan chuckled softly.
"So, Jian Group is collaborating with Haohan Group?" Fu Shengyuan paused, then said slowly, "Work with me, and I can give you what you want."
"No, thank you." Jian Xi rejected him flatly.
"After pursuing you for so long, I still haven’t managed to make even the slightest crack in your heart to fit a sliver of me in. It’s my failure." Fu Shengyuan sighed. "But, Xixi, I will wait for you."
The call ended.
Fu Shengyuan gripped his phone tightly.
Secretary Xiaozhang pushed the door open and came in. "President Fu, everything is ready. Shall we depart now?"
"Mm." He walked to the door and paused.
Fu Wenxin was standing not far away, gazing at him.
Fu Shengyuan nodded. "Uncle, what brings you here?"
Fu Wenxin’s face was stern as he said angrily, "If I hadn’t come, Tianyao Group would have been practically handed over by you on a silver platter! You keep showing them leniency. Do you realize you could destroy Tianyao this way?"
Fu Shengyuan clenched his back teeth and lowered his proud head.
Fu Wenxin snorted coldly. "Hand the company over to me, and don’t interfere anymore. Go to W Country immediately. The Salsi project must be secured."
"Understood." After agreeing, Fu Shengyuan strode out, a cold sneer playing on his thin lips.
Fu Wenxin harrumphed. "It’s getting more and more outrageous. Chasing some thrill at first might have been excusable, but to think he’s still not over this infatuation! All he thinks about is romance. What a waste of all the years I spent raising him."
His assistant hurried to support him. "Boss, please don’t be angry."
"Hmph!" Fu Wenxin gave Fu Shengyuan one last, deep look. What he can’t accomplish, I will accomplish for him.
「Tianyao Group suddenly made a move against Jian Group.」
This was something Jian Xi had never anticipated.
She was still diligently poring over psychology texts.
Li Bin called. "CEO Jian, I’m afraid you need to return to Jian Group immediately."
"Return to Jian Group?" Jian Xi was puzzled.
"Don’t you know? Tianyao Group is going head-to-head with Jian Group, now competing for a production project worth one billion. You also know that to recruit Luo You, you paid a significant price, even establishing a research base. Funds have been poured in like water; it must be in the several billions by now, right?"
Jian Xi nodded. During her absence, she hadn’t inquired about Jian Group’s internal affairs. However, knowing her brother’s determination to see things through, he would certainly have been willing to invest heavily in Luo You. Several billion... that must have all been allocated.
"I know how to handle this. Thank you for the reminder."
After hanging up, Jian Xi immediately changed. Dressed in a smart business suit, she looked sharp and capable as she drove straight to Jian Group.
On the way, Wan Yu, having also heard the rumors, called. "Tianyao Group is coming on strong this time. It looks like they really intend to catch Jian Group off guard. Only then can they disrupt your cooperation with Haohan Group. There’s a mastermind orchestrating this!"
"It was Fu Shengyuan. He called and warned me." Jian Xi fumed at the thought. She hadn’t expected him to be so two-faced.
However, she had long grown accustomed to the treacherous nature of the business world and didn’t harbor resentment. The important thing now is how to solve this problem, she thought.
"It shouldn’t be him. He left China a while ago. I heard he took a private jet directly to W Country."
Then he must have arranged this in advance, Jian Xi thought, gritting her teeth in resentment towards Fu Shengyuan.
Wan Yu gave a wry smile. "But I still feel there’s more to this. I’ll look into it." With her connections, she might actually uncover something, Jian Xi mused.
When Jian Xi arrived at Jian Group, her father was also there.
Seeing Jian Xi, Father Jian asked, "What are you doing here?"
Seeing her father, Jian Xi asked, "What are *you* doing here?"
They spoke at the same time.
The department managers, who were in the middle of reporting, kept trying to signal Jian Xi with their eyes when they saw her.
Jian Xi understood immediately. She went over and linked arms with Father Jian. "Are you here to inspect the work?"
Father Jian had long since taken a backseat role, entrusting the company entirely to Jian Mingcheng. However, he still liked to come by for inspections when he had free time. After all, this was the battlefield where he had once fought, and he was nostalgic.
The company’s long-serving employees had been instructed years ago not to bother the old chairman with trivial matters, only reporting good news and never the bad.
"Yes! Seeing how well you and your brother are running the company makes me very happy," Father Jian sighed.
"And you?" Father Jian looked at her suspiciously. "What brings you to the company all of a sudden? Is something wrong?"