Chapter 339: Chapter 337: A Cornered Dog Will Leap Over a Wall
Jian Xi, in her urgency, collapsed to the ground, wailing, "Ouch!"
Si Yuhuan steadied himself and, without any hesitation, came over to pick her up.
"What’s wrong?" There was no hiding the concern in his voice.
Jian Xi clutched her lower abdomen, a picture of misery.
"My postnatal recovery wasn’t handled well, and my lower abdomen hurts."
Si Yuhuan glanced upstairs for a moment, then turned, still carrying Jian Xi. "I’ll take her to the hospital for a check-up."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Father Jian, frightened out of his wits, agreed without hesitation.
A flicker of suspicion passed through Si Yuhuan’s eyes, but his expression remained unchanged.
In the car, Jian Xi kept moaning, stealing glances at Si Yuhuan’s reactions from the corner of her eye.
Her mother had been too careless; thankfully, she’d had a moment of inspiration.
"Does it really hurt that much?" Si Yuhuan thought she was in too much pain to speak.
Jian Xi nodded. "It’s not as painful as before."
Si Yuhuan’s face darkened. "With your body in this state, Zhang Yaxuan hasn’t even called to show any concern? I heard he’s already back in China and is even preparing for an art exhibition. Don’t tell me he’s too busy to see you!"
She didn’t want to continue this topic. But it seemed this was the only subject Si Yuhuan was interested in.
Jian Xi started to spin a tale. "It’s mainly because of your appearance. He got jealous, and we’ve been giving each other the cold shoulder recently."
Si Yuhuan was silent.
A silence then fell in the car so profound one could hear a pin drop.
Jian Xi smirked. So, the guy still knows what shame is!
「In the hospital.」
The doctors took turns examining her. After numerous checks, they looked at each other in confusion.
Jian Xi didn’t make it difficult for them. "Whatever it is, just say it."
She hadn’t undergone a systematic check-up since her postnatal period; today was a good opportunity.
"Miss Jian, not taking proper care of yourself during the postnatal period has led to some physical weakness and a ’cold uterus.’ I’m afraid it will be very difficult to conceive again in the future."
The door opened from the outside.
Si Yuhuan handed her a hot drink.
So considerate. Jian Xi felt he really had changed. He was becoming more and more like a husband. A pity, though, that he wasn’t hers.
Si Yuhuan, his expression neutral and revealing neither happiness nor anger, told the doctors, "Just focus on the treatment. Use the best medicine—gentle and non-irritating—and take things slow. It’s not absolutely impossible to get pregnant; medical science is advancing, and there’s always a way."
He then comforted Jian Xi, "A woman’s worth isn’t limited to bearing children. You already have a child, and your future days will only be happier."
Were those words really spoken by Si Yuhuan? Jian Xi could hardly believe it.
The doctors sheepishly left, not daring to breathe too loudly. Now that Si Yuhuan had spoken, they knew they had to do their utmost.
"I will have Yan Qing find the best doctor for you. Recovering your health is still very important. As for whether or not you conceive, don’t worry too much about it," he said, then clenched his fists tightly. Suddenly, he pressed Jian Xi beneath him, commanding in an utterly domineering tone, "Don’t you dare get pregnant! Don’t you dare carry Zhang Yaxuan’s child again! And don’t you sleep with him anymore!"
As if venting, he bit down on Jian Xi’s red lips with a ferocity that suggested he wanted to devour her whole. Terrified, Jian Xi forcefully pushed him away, gasping for breath.
Si Yuhuan was stirred, his eyes filled with frustrated anger.
He managed to suppress his desire. "Sorry."
Shameless behavior! Utterly detestable! But he couldn’t control himself!
"Zhang Yaxuan is a terrible person, giving you the silent treatment. Break up with him. Be with me. I will treat your child as my own. I was serious about what I said that day," he pleaded.
"You’re crazy," Jian Xi said, shaking him off.
She fled in panic.
Si Yuhuan stood rooted to the spot and took a deep breath. He felt he must be crazy too. He couldn’t control himself whenever he saw her. So this was what love felt like. The world wasn’t full of saccharine "if you are well, then the weather is sunny" moments. His, Si Yuhuan’s, love was different: in this world, unless she was by his side, letting him love her, he couldn’t trust her with anyone else!
Jian Xi waved down a taxi.
"Driver, Fuyuan Official Residence."
As she watched the scenery fly past the window, she couldn’t help feeling somewhat downcast.
The doctor’s words... no woman could take them lightly—the inability to bear children... Forget it; having Mingming and Yinyin already made her the happiest person in the world.
Lost in her thoughts, she looked out and realized the street scenery was completely unfamiliar. Jian Xi couldn’t help asking, "Driver, have you taken a wrong turn?"
The moment she finished speaking, alarm bells went off in her head.
CLICK. The car doors locked.
Jian Xi pushed on the door with all her might, but it wouldn’t budge.
The driver let out a sinister laugh. "It’s hard to tell. Upon returning to China, CEO Jian actually became so relaxed that even the most basic sense of self-protection is gone. It’s truly been hard on Si Yuhuan, protecting you for so long."
He raised his head and took off his cap, revealing an all-too-familiar face.
Seeing him, Jian Xi, as if driven mad, lunged directly at him.
"Si Junyan, you bastard! Where did you take my son? Give him back to me!" She beat and clawed at him, wishing she could tear him apart with her bare hands.
Si Junyan hadn’t expected Jian Xi to be so reckless.
He gritted his teeth, struggling to control the steering wheel while trying to prevent the car from crashing into the street bollards, and forcefully pushed Jian Xi away.
"If you don’t want your son dead, sit still! If you keep making a scene and I die, you’ll never see your son again for the rest of your life!"
Jian Xi’s emotions stabilized somewhat.
She was so angry her whole body shook uncontrollably. Her eyes wished they could turn into daggers to stab Si Junyan, to cut him into a thousand pieces, to execute him by dismemberment.
"Si Junyan, if you don’t return my son, don’t even think about living!"
"Do you think I plan to leave China alive, looking like this?" Si Junyan sneered. "Don’t worry. If we die, we’ll die together. I’ll gather everyone; no one will escape."
His twisted face looked even more terrifying now.
Fifteen minutes later, the car sped as if entering a highway tunnel.
Soon, they arrived at an abandoned warehouse.
Jian Xi was violently dragged out of the car and thrown to the ground.
"Alright, the game officially begins. Jian Xi, how do you think we should play to make it interesting?"
Si Junyan took out a sharp knife, caressed the blade, and discussed in a low, soft, and deranged whisper.
"Bastard! Hand over my son, and however you want to play, I’m game!"
Jian Xi gradually calmed down. Her mind raced, analyzing the situation. This man is unpredictable, daring to declare war openly. He must have significant leverage. The only explanation is the support of the Sect Leader of the Secret Gate. They wouldn’t dare make a large move in China, so they’re using this method to lure me...
"You brought me here because of Si Yuhuan?"
Si Junyan sneered coldly. "You’re not too stupid! But, sadly, it’s too late!"
He snatched Jian Xi’s phone and dialed Si Yuhuan’s number with it.
The call connected quickly.
"So, you finally remembered to call me? Realized you misspoke earlier?"
Si Yuhuan had been quite upset with her and thus hadn’t proactively called to check if she’d arrived home. He then added, "You haven’t even taken your medicine. I’ll bring it over to you."
There was silence on the other end.
Si Yuhuan instantly sensed something was amiss.
"Jian Xi?"
Still, there was only silence.
Si Yuhuan’s heart skipped a beat. He tightened his fists. "Si Junyan, it’s you, isn’t it?"
He had been careless. He hadn’t expected that the dog he’d chased into a dead end would turn and bite back.