Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire -
Chapter 101: Who is the Phoenix, Who is the Chicken
Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Who is the Phoenix, Who is the Chicken
Jian Xi had a custom evening gown made.
The shop assistant was preparing to deliver it, but as Jian Xi happened to be passing by, she decided to pick it up herself.
Unexpectedly, at the entrance, she encountered Jiang Qimeng and Xiang Yao.
"It truly is a small world, meeting you two wherever I go," Jian Xi said with a smile as she walked forward.
A single glance from Jian Xi made Xiang Yao want to retreat.
But then again, Jiang Qimeng is standing right next to me, Xiang Yao thought, and her confidence returned. "Jian Xi, I heard you organized some fashion exhibition. How is it? It clashes with Phoenix Night; do you think anyone will actually go to yours?"
Jian Xi raised an eyebrow. "They’re three days apart. How can you be so sure no one will attend?"
"HAHA!" Xiang Yao lifted her chin proudly. "Anyone who attends Phoenix Night knows that our Mengmeng will be the undisputed goddess of the event. What are you in comparison? Just an embarrassing spectacle. Who would go to your pathetic exhibition? Oh, right, you probably don’t know this, but Phoenix Night is a grand event that Director Si Yuhuan personally ordered to be held. It’s all for our Mengmeng, you see."
Jiang Qimeng laughed along.
She hadn’t expected Si Junyan’s presumptuous actions to make Yuhan furious. Instead, he had instructed his subordinates to ensure the banquet was a resounding success.
She was absolutely thrilled!
That was why she had come to personally select a haute couture gown today.
"Miss Jian, you might as well cancel your exhibition. How about I give you an invitation to Phoenix Night?" Jiang Qimeng said, pulling an invitation from her purse.
It was the most common type, the kind that would probably leave Jian Xi standing on the periphery, watching her dazzle everyone inside.
Jian Xi slapped it away.
Xiang Yao said haughtily, "Don’t be so ungrateful when someone is being generous! This is an invitation to Phoenix Night; countless people would kill for one and can’t get it! It’s your honor that Mengmeng is willing to give you one. She’s not even holding your past pettiness against you. Don’t you feel ashamed?"
"HEH HEH!" Jian Xi sneered, looking at Jiang Qimeng.
"Miss Jian, it’s fine if you don’t want it," Jiang Qimeng said, moving closer to Jian Xi. "However, I do hope you’ll come. After all, such a grand event brings together celebrities and influential figures from both home and abroad. If your brand, Yaowang, aims to develop, you must seize this opportunity."
She continued, "Director Si Yuhuan has prepared this grand event especially for me. I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing you at Phoenix Night."
"Don’t be so eager," Jian Xi retorted. "I’m pregnant, you know. There will be plenty of grand banquets like these. For example, the baby’s full moon celebration, the hundred-day celebration..."
"Oh dear," Jiang Qimeng interjected, "I heard from Yuhan that he hasn’t even laid a finger on you. Of course, you wouldn’t understand what it feels like to be the wife of a magnate. You probably just attend such events to feel a sense of presence."
"Jian Xi!" Jiang Qimeng’s face contorted with rage.
Jian Xi pushed her aside and walked away.
Trying to provoke me with such pathetic tactics? How laughable.
Jian Xi rolled her eyes and went to retrieve her gown.
Xiang Yao fanned the flames from the side. "That bitch! She has no respect for you at all, Mengmeng! You have to find an opportunity and teach her a lesson."
"I will. I definitely will," Jiang Qimeng muttered, her fists clenched tightly.
Jian Xi has crossed my line. Why should *she* be the one who’s pregnant?! Why should *she* occupy the position that rightfully belongs to *me*?! Jian Xi, I’ll make you suffer a horrible death!
「A week later.」
Phoenix Night commenced.
Jiang Qimeng made her entrance on Si Yuhuan’s arm. Beside them, Si Junyan beamed, clapping enthusiastically for her, which ignited applause from the entire audience.
Everyone present knew perfectly well who the true "phoenix"—the star—of this Phoenix Night was intended to be.
Whispers spread through the crowd. "Director Si actually entered with Jiang Qimeng on his arm! But where’s his wife, Jian Xi? I heard she manages that brand Yaowang, which has been making serious waves lately. Looks like this is a public humiliation for her, doesn’t it?"
"What’s the big deal about a brand’s success or failure? It all comes down to a single word from Director Si."
"It seems the rumors about Jiang Qimeng’s downfall aren’t true. You can tell who Director Si favors with just one look. I’d better offer Miss Jiang a few more toasts later."
"Exactly, exactly! I’m with you. If we don’t seize this chance to curry favor, when will we?"
Hearing the crowd’s adulation, Jiang Qimeng felt immensely pleased.
This feeling of being the center of attention, like the moon surrounded by stars—this was exactly what she craved. It wouldn’t be long now. She would definitely become Mrs. Si. Occasions like this, this feeling... she would enjoy it forever!
Si Yuhuan scanned the room. Not seeing Jian Xi, he frowned slightly. The organizer, Zhang Xuan, appeared and greeted Si Yuhuan warmly, "Director Si! It’s been too long. I trust you’ve been well?"
"Director Zhang, indeed it has."
Zhang Xuan’s support for Si Junyan’s banquet surprised Si Yuhuan somewhat.
Everyone in the business world is astute, Si Yuhuan mused.
Zhang Xuan sighed, observing the glittering assembly. "No one turns their back on money. Especially when Deputy Director Si promised a grand charity auction. To ensure its success, I’ve even invited many major international celebrities to grace the event. Please," he gestured.
Glancing over, Jiang Qimeng spotted many prominent international figures, and her palms began to sweat with excitement.
"Yuhan, I’d like to go over and say hello."
Over there are respected veterans of the entertainment industry, top-tier celebrities, and even many renowned directors and producers! Although with Si Yuhuan by my side, I don’t strictly need to network with these people, I’ve always wanted to impress him with my own capabilities. If I can meet them now, exchange a few words, and make an impression, perhaps I could land some good roles in the future. That might genuinely make Si Yuhuan see me in a new light, she thought.
"Alright, go ahead."
Jiang Qimeng went over to exchange pleasantries, while Zhang Xuan naturally escorted Si Yuhuan upstairs.
I despise these kinds of occasions, Si Yuhuan thought. If I weren’t doing this out of pique, I wouldn’t have bothered coming at all. The person I wanted to see isn’t here. He was rapidly losing patience.
Zhang Xuan poured him a drink. "Director Si, you seem to have something on your mind."
"Are all the celebrities and notable figures here?" Si Yuhuan asked.
"All but one," Zhang Xuan replied with a knowing smile. "Your wife, Mrs. Si. Jian Xi, that is."
"She’s currently managing a brand. Shouldn’t Fenghuang Entertainment have sent her an invitation?"
"Oh, we did! A VIP invitation, no less!"
Si Yuhuan’s fist tightened as he accepted the drink from Zhang Xuan.
"However, your esteemed wife declined to come. The word is, it’s because she had an argument with you."
So this is already common knowledge? Si Yuhuan thought with irritation. That woman... she really hasn’t changed a bit. Always loves to create a stir.
"But this information came from Miss Jiang Qimeng’s assistant, Xiaozhang," Zhang Xuan added.
"Xiaozhang?" Si Yuhuan raised a skeptical eyebrow.
Zhang Xuan gestured, and a video began to play, showing Xiang Yao confronting Jian Xi in the mall.
On the screen, Xiang Yao’s voice was sharp: "Someone like you thinks you can compete with Mengmeng? She has Director Si—your husband—backing her!"
"Phoenix Night was created for Mengmeng, didn’t you know? Director Si invested a fortune just to make her happy! How does it feel, Miss Jian? Your own husband’s money being spent on another woman—doesn’t it break your heart?"
"You can’t control Director Si. I suggest you leave him sooner rather than later. The title of Mrs. Si rightfully belongs to my Mengmeng!"
BANG!
Si Yuhuan slammed his wine glass violently onto the table.
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