Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire
Chapter 60: Giving Equity as soon as Making a Move

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Giving Equity as soon as Making a Move

Jian Xi ordered lamb skewers, chicken wings, and corn kernels. She also incidentally got a basin of crayfish, not wanting to miss out on the foil-baked split prawns.

The food arrived quickly.

The aroma made one’s mouth water.

"Wow! Sister, you ordered all the things I love to eat."

Indeed, their tastes were quite similar.

Previously, whenever she wanted to eat these things, she had to do it behind Si Yuhuan’s back.

That guy claimed even the smell made him sick. Fearing Si Yuhuan would find her disgusting, Jian Xi had gradually almost forgotten the taste of street food stalls.

So annoying! And now I’m thinking about him again.

"Sister, are you thinking about Si Yuhuan?" Chu Xiao asked while eating corn kernels, suddenly looking up.

"Hm?"

Chu Xiao pursed his lips. "Just now, you looked irritated, conflicted, and angry all at once. If I had to guess, only he could make you feel that way."

"Don’t talk nonsense. I’m just feeling heaty lately, and my gums are uncomfortable," Jian Xi casually fabricated an excuse.

"Because of Jiang Qimeng?"

"How do you know her?"

Chu Xiao tapped a news alert on his phone. "It’s caused such a big stir, it’d be hard not to know!"

Jian Xi claimed it was all hype, and Chu Xiao didn’t probe any further.

His personality seems to have changed a lot; he’s become much more composed. In the past, he definitely would have gotten to the bottom of it.

Through their conversation, Jian Xi became certain that his recent experiences had helped Chu Xiao mature significantly.

It won’t be long before he becomes a qualified successor.

"I heard that you plan to cooperate with Wan Yu? Her artists will become brand ambassadors for the Yaowang Brand?"

Jian Xi nodded. "You want to ask about Zhou Yan, right?"

Having his thoughts read so easily, Chu Xiao scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Sister, do you like him?"

"It’s not about liking. He’s just more suitable to be the spokesperson."

Chu Xiao pouted. "I want to join in on your cooperation as well."

If I get involved, I can always keep an eye on Sister and make sure no one snatches her away. A man’s intuition told him Zhou Yan was determined to win Jian Xi over. That makes him a love rival.

Jian Xi’s smile was as sly as a fox. "Sure! But there’s one condition."

"Whatever you say, I agree," he replied.

Jian Xi suddenly became serious. "After you take over the Chu Group, you must continue to cooperate with me on the Silicon Crystal project."

"That’s it?"

Chu Xiao agreed readily. "It’s a deal."

「Meanwhile, in Ancient City」

Si Yuhuan was far away, yet Yan Qing could still report Jian Xi’s recent activities to him in full detail.

"The Madam first met with Wan Yu, then went to the riverside. She seemed to stare blankly at a young couple for a long time before happening upon Chu Xiao and eating street barbecue with him..."

He hesitated with the words that followed.

I can’t very well say that the Madam had a pleasant chat with him, and that they even discussed a collaboration for the Yaowang Brand. The boss would be furious! He didn’t give the Madam a brand so she could go around hooking up with young heartthrobs!

"However, they parted ways at dawn."

Yan Qing inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, clearly seeing Si Yuhuan’s expression had already turned quite grim.

"Return to Beijing."

Si Yuhuan, who had originally planned to stay for another two days to meet some industry bigwigs, immediately changed his mind.

"Understood."

Yan Qing wiped his sweaty forehead.

The boss’s temperament is really becoming more and more unpredictable.

「Later」

Jian Xi returned home, planning to catch up on some much-needed sleep.

She hadn’t expected that just as her car reached the entrance, she would see Si Yuhuan standing not far off, with the butler waiting by his side, head bowed respectfully.

He’s always like this, so high and mighty, no matter the time or place.

Jian Xi didn’t want to acknowledge him. She started to make a U-turn to leave, but he strode forward and planted himself right in front of her car.

SCREECH!

Jian Xi slammed on the brakes, stopping just short of him...

Furious, she flung open the car door and burst out, "If you’re looking to die, go do it on the main street, not in front of my house! Si Yuhuan, is there something wrong with you?"

In my past life, it was so hard to even get a glimpse of him. Now that I don’t want to see him, he always manages to show up.

Jian Xi glared at him, her expression icy.

Si Yuhuan stated calmly, "I’m hungry."

What does he mean by that? Does he want me to cook for him? In his dreams!

"Since when does Director Si lack cooks? If you want to eat, go to the Si Family Old Residence. Their chefs are all seven-star, and the variety of dishes is extensive—far better than what the Jian Family has..."

A resonant, bell-like voice chuckled. "It seems I’ve arrived at an inopportune moment. Xixi, you don’t seem to be in the best of moods?"

Jian Xi’s rant got stuck in her throat.

"Grandpa, what brings you here?" She immediately went over to help Old Master Si.

I still need to show basic courtesy, especially since Grandpa has helped me a lot recently.

"Your parents aren’t home?"

Jian Xi nodded. "Right, they went on a trip."

Old Master Si nodded. "I’ve been feeling quite well lately, and the doctor advised me to walk around more. I thought I’d come over for a stroll, but I didn’t expect to miss your parents."

Jian Xi escorted Old Master Si inside and immediately instructed the butler to prepare breakfast.

The butler looked slightly embarrassed. "The nanny is off today, so breakfast might be a little late..."

When it rains, it pours. The embarrassment was almost immediate.

Jian Xi gritted her teeth. "I’ll do it."

"Grandpa, please sit for a while. Breakfast will be ready soon."

Old Master Si looked at the filial Jian Xi, growing more pleased by the second. He glanced at Si Yuhuan. "You go help."

This is as much as I can do to help. The rest is up to that useless grandson of mine.

Inside the kitchen, Jian Xi efficiently began preparing various breakfast items.

First, she simmered millet porridge, adding some red dates and goji berries. Then, she fried eggs and luncheon meat, stir-fried some bok choy, and quickly prepared some savory pickles to go with the meal.

Si Yuhuan leaned against the kitchen doorframe, watching her methodically prepare breakfast.

Dressed in a floral apron and bathed in sunlight, she seemed to glow, even down to the strands of her hair. Her gentle and virtuous demeanor warmed his heart.

He had never seen Jiang Qimeng cook. Perhaps Jiang Qimeng had never even set foot in a kitchen.

"Why? Director Si, looking at me with that kind of gaze, could it be you’ve fallen for me?"

Jian Xi looked up, met his slightly flustered gaze, and scoffed.

Si Yuhuan’s handsome face flushed. He put on a stern expression and retorted, "You’d be less annoying if you didn’t talk."

"Likewise! I’m in a much better mood when you’re not around." Jian Xi walked over, placed the plate of fried eggs and luncheon meat in his hands, and said, "The nanny is off today, so you’re in charge of serving the dishes."

She ordered him around so naturally.

Si Yuhuan bristled. "You expect me to do this?"

"Or would you prefer to make breakfast?" she shot back.

Si Yuhuan could only grit his teeth and carry the dishes and chopsticks.

Jian Xi glanced back. Dressed in high-end sportswear, he looked as dashing as a male model. Even when serving dishes, he exuded an irresistible charm. This damn man is a natural-born charmer. If, in our previous life, Jiang Qimeng hadn’t been there, would we... Jian Xi, is your brain malfunctioning again? I feel like being around Si Yuhuan too much is affecting my sanity.

During breakfast, Grandpa hinted more than once that Si Yuhuan and Jiang Qimeng had no relationship whatsoever, and that Jian Xi and Si Yuhuan should hurry up and have children.

"If Xixi can give birth to my first great-grandson, that would be a tremendous contribution! All the shares I hold will be yours!"

COUGH, COUGH, COUGH!

Si Yuhuan couldn’t help but scowl. "Grandpa! Is your great-grandson the only thing you care about?"

Those ten percent shares were worth an absolute fortune, and Grandpa was actually willing to give them to her!