Chapter 338: Chapter 336: Your Family Still Has Children
Wan Yu strode over, bent Xiaozhang’s fingers back, and warned him fiercely, looking like a veritable she-tyrant, "Watch your mouth! Does Xixi need your opinion on what she wants to do? It’s not like Xixi begged your Director to pursue her. If a man is that narrow-minded, he should keep his distance. This isn’t the old society anymore. Unmarried men and women are free to interact as they please, without needing your moral judgment. Have you got no sense at all?"
Fu Shengyuan smiled, not taking offense. "Miss Wan, there’s no need to beat around the bush to scold me. Xiaozhang’s remarks were indeed impolite, and I’ll discipline him when we get back. Please, calm down."
Wan Yu couldn’t resist rolling her eyes. What a magnanimous saint.His ability to maintain a gentlemanly demeanor even now made her wonder if she and Xixi had misjudged him—perhaps he truly was just a genuinely good, straightforward man.
"Jian Xi, rest assured, I’m pursuing you of my own free will. It has nothing to do with anyone or anything else. Even if you don’t like me, I still very much want to protect you from any grievances. I understand your current situation, and all I want is to be a good friend to you. That’s not too much to ask, is it?"
Xiaozhang glared at Wan Yu, fuming.
Wan Yu glared back. "See? Your Director is doing this willingly, so stop trying to strong-arm us."
After saying this, she pulled Jian Xi away.
Wan Yu couldn’t help but complain, "That Si Yuhuan must have faked his backache on purpose to make Fu Shengyuan misunderstand the situation between you two..."
Jian Xi was utterly speechless!
"Despicable and shameless! That man’s mind is full of filth."
"Hahaha, I actually feel quite vindicated, seeing Fu Shengyuan so furious."
Wan Yu’s good mood vanished. "Fu Shengyuan doesn’t seem angry at all. Instead, he’s acting like some great romantic martyr."
"That’s just him. You’ll get used to it."
Jian Xi headed straight for the Jian Family Old House.
She couldn’t wait to see Yinyin.
As soon as she arrived, she heard the courtyard filled with joyful laughter.
Jian’s Father & Mother were happily teasing Yinyin, and the nannies joined in, clowning around.
Yinyin gurgled with laughter.
At just over a month old, the little one was already cleverly endearing herself to everyone.
"Mom, Dad, I’m back."
When Jian’s Father & Mother saw her, they exchanged a look.
Jian Xi stood rooted to the spot. Weren’t they happy to see her?
Jian’s Mother immediately adopted a wary expression. "If you’re thinking of taking Yinyin away, let me tell you, not a chance! Yinyin is doing wonderfully with us!"
So, now that they had a granddaughter, they’d forgotten all about their own daughter, Jian Xi realized.
Father Jian chimed in, "Xixi, you’re very busy. It’s better for us old folks to help look after the child. You should focus on your career. Young people shouldn’t have their lives revolve around children. You’ll need to marry eventually. I’ve looked into it; that Zhang Yaxuan is no good. The child is here with us, and he hasn’t bothered to ask about her at all."
To keep Yinyin to themselves, they’d even learned to sow discord! Jian Xi thought, a mix of amusement and exasperation.
Jian Xi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Mom, Dad, I haven’t come to take Yinyin away. I just wanted to see her. I might have to leave again for a long time in a couple of days."
Hearing this, Jian’s Father & Mother were delighted, and their attitude did a complete 180-degree turn.
"Oh, is that so? Why didn’t you say so earlier? Auntie Yang, quickly prepare some of Xixi’s favorite dishes. Tonight, tell everyone to come back for Xixi’s welcome-home dinner. The poor girl has lost weight after being away for just a few days."
Jian’s Mother stepped forward and hugged Jian Xi tightly, acting as if she had missed her dearly. But after this brief display, she quickly returned to Yinyin, cooing as she took her to the garden to see the precious pink roses she had cultivated specially for her.
What a perfunctory display of affection, Jian Xi noted wryly. She felt as if Yinyin had stolen all the affection meant for her.
Jian Xi hurried after them. "Mom, Dad, let me hold her."
Her sweet daughter, she had missed her terribly.
Reluctantly, Jian’s Father & Mother handed Yinyin to Jian Xi.
Unexpectedly, someone announced from outside, "Miss, Director Si Yuhuan is here to see you. He’s already in the reception room."
Jian Xi quickly handed the little one back to her parents.
"I’ll go deal with him. We absolutely cannot let him see Yinyin." Jian Xi’s palms began to sweat with nervousness.
Yinyin looks too much like Si Yuhuan. If he sees her, he’ll definitely know I lied. If he flies into a rage, who knows what might happen.
"Alright, we’re here. Don’t worry."
Si Yuhuan wore a high-end tailored suit. Even though he was covered in injuries, he still stood tall and proud, attracting the attention of many young nannies, who looked at him with adoring, heart-filled eyes.
Wherever he went, he was a dazzling sight, his unparalleled aura captivating everyone.
Seeing Jian Xi approach, Si Yuhuan immediately rose and walked towards her.
"You’re here. What words of wisdom do you have for me?"
They had only just returned to the country, yet the distance between them already felt so vast. The words Si Yuhuan wanted to say caught in his throat, and he found himself unable to speak. Finally, out of pride, he lifted his chin. "It’s not words of wisdom. I have news of Si Junyan’s whereabouts. Aren’t you interested?"
"I am, of course, I am!" Jian Xi’s eyes lit up with hope as she clutched Si Yuhuan’s sleeve. "Where is he?"
This time, she resolved to gather everyone and surround the place so completely that Si Junyan couldn’t possibly escape.
Si Yuhuan glanced at her hand gripping his sleeve.
Jian Xi immediately let go. "Sorry."
Si Yuhuan boldly took her hand and started to lead her out. "If you want to know, come with me."
"How dare you!"
Father Jian couldn’t help but appear from upstairs.
"Si Yuhuan, let go of my daughter’s hand!"
Hiding upstairs, Jian’s Father & Mother couldn’t clearly hear what the two were saying. They only saw Si Yuhuan pulling their daughter as if to leave. How could they allow that!
Their daughter had already had a child with Zhang Yaxuan, yet she was still entangled with her ex-husband. If word of this got out, wouldn’t Jian Xi’s reputation be utterly ruined!
Father Jian stormed downstairs in a rage.
Jian Xi was in a bind. "Dad, it’s not what you think."
"Foolish girl! You swore you’d have absolutely no further contact with him. How did you get mixed up together again? How can you face Yaxuan like this? How can you face Yaxuan’s tw— no, Yaxuan’s child?"
Si Yuhuan raised an eyebrow, looking at the incoherent Father Jian.
Two what? Are they hiding something from me?
Si Yuhuan stared at Jian Xi, his deep, ink-black eyes dark and inscrutable.
Jian Xi bit her lip, about to say something, when suddenly the sound of a baby crying erupted from upstairs.
Jian Xi’s head snapped up.
Jian’s Mother acted quickly, taking the child and fleeing the scene.
Yet, Si Yuhuan still sensed something.
"Is there a child here?"
Father Jian panicked. "No!"
Jian Xi was so tense she hardly dared to breathe.
Si Yuhuan looked at Jian Xi suspiciously.
"Why would there be a child in the Jian Family Old House?"
Si Yuhuan started towards the stairs.
Father Jian blocked him. "Si Yuhuan, this is the Jian Family Old House. It’s not a place you can just barge into as you please!"
"Excuse me, Uncle, please step aside!" Si Yuhuan said.
Behind him, Yan Qing directly pulled Father Jian away.
Si Yuhuan strode upstairs.