Rebirth: Divorcing the Billionaire
Chapter 95: Strange Request

Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Strange Request

"Si Yuhuan, is this how you slept with Jiang Qimeng too?"

The man clenched his jaw, struggling to suppress the surge of emotion he couldn’t dispel. He propped his fist against the wall, still caging her in his embrace.

"Jian Xi, I’ll only say this once, so listen carefully. I’ve never slept with Jiang Qimeng."

BOOM!

Jian Xi felt as if lightning had struck her, leaving her reeling. Her entire body went numb as if electrocuted, and her mind buzzed.

What did Si Yuhuan say? He’d never slept with Jiang Qimeng? They’d been together for so long, and he’d never slept with Jiang Qimeng?

"You’ve said that infidelity within marriage is unethical, and I happen to be a very moral person, so I’ve never slept with her."

His kisses fell again, like raindrops.

Jian Xi abruptly pushed him away.

Fire seemed to burn in the man’s eyes.

"I, I, I’m on my period," she blurted out a lie.

Si Yuhuan took a deep breath and stepped back under the cold shower.

Jian Xi immediately fled the bathroom as if escaping.

She had intended to disgust him and perhaps fish out some useful information, but instead, she ended up blushing and feeling flustered.

The fact that Si Yuhuan hadn’t slept with Jiang Qimeng was explosive news; she really needed a moment to process this revelation.

So much so that when Jian Xi met Li Dafu, a local businessman who’d had dealings with Si Junyan, she almost arrived late for their appointment.

Since Si Yuhuan had already guessed her purpose for being there, Jian Xi knew she had to accelerate her plans.

They were like grasshoppers tied to the same string; she couldn’t trust Si Yuhuan not to shield his beloved brother.

Jian Xi’s temples throbbed. She pushed open the door and entered the café.

"Miss Jian, hello! I hear you’re interested in the local oil field business. You truly are a woman of valor!"

Using her elder brother’s name, Jian Xi had found it quite easy to arrange meetings with local tycoons.

Li Dafu was one of them: young, with a net worth exceeding one hundred million, known for his precise investments, and a prominent private entrepreneur in the region.

"It’s just the family business; we’re managing."

At the mention of family, Li Dafu’s eyes gleamed with even greater interest.

Jian Xi smiled faintly. After a brief chat, Li Dafu was clearly eager to curry favor. Jian Xi seized the opportunity to ask about Si Junyan.

"The Si Family operates on a grand scale too. They invest hundreds of millions in afforestation projects without batting an eye—projects that are basically just burning money for show. But miraculously, it caught the attention of someone important up high and received the green light. Naturally, that smoothed the path for all subsequent commercial construction projects. It just goes to show, the magnates from Beijing really have the means, foresight, and boldness."

"We can only hope to get some scraps. This private oil field project is the most lucrative deal in the current bidding, but the investment required is too large for the few of us local players to swallow on our own. That’s why we’re considering partnering with large groups and corporations."

"Miss Jian? What are you thinking about?"

Jian Xi snapped back to reality. "So, you didn’t consider approaching Si Junyan again?"

"Of course we did! But he wouldn’t give us the time of day and went straight back to Beijing."

Jian Xi keenly noticed a fleeting look of resentment on Li Dafu’s face. "He seems quite heartless."

"People of his background and status are naturally heartless. Even those who’ve helped him might not be given a second thought. What do we count for in his eyes?"

"Were you the one who arranged the introduction to that high-ranking official?" Jian Xi asked tentatively.

His eyes widened abruptly. "How did you know?"

Jian Xi merely smiled without speaking.

As Li Dafu rambled on, Jian Xi learned that Si Junyan hadn’t faced any so-called hardships after arriving. Instead, he had been solely focused on currying favor with the right people, doing so with precision. He quickly achieved results, built a good reputation, and returned to Haohan Group in glory.

No wonder Si Yuhuan couldn’t do anything about him, at least for the time being.

Having managed company affairs herself, Jian Xi had also come to understand the intricate machinations of business. To a certain extent, she admired Si Yuhuan. He managed such a large company so well, placing everyone in suitable roles to ensure operations ran exceptionally smoothly.

Take Si Junyan, for example.

「In the evening, she returned to the hotel.」

Si Yuhuan, clad in pajamas, sat on the sofa, a glass of red wine in hand. Despite his casual attire, he exuded the innate aura of a dominant emperor—a quality Jian Xi had once been utterly captivated by. Seeing it again now, she couldn’t help but feel her heart stir.

Pathetic. Such weaknesses resurface countless times.

She fought to keep her gaze from drifting towards the sofa. Her tone was indifferent and mocking as she said, "Did the hotel run out of rooms? It must be such an imposition for Director Si to condescend to stay in my room."

"Shouldn’t a married couple share a room?"

Jian Xi glared at him. "Who’s married to you? We’re getting divorced soon."

"It seems you didn’t find what you were looking for. Are you upset?"

Si Yuhuan took a sip of red wine, his arrogant, condescending face practically begging to be punched.

"You had someone tailing me?" Jian Xi gritted her teeth.

"With all your unsubtle inquiries, you’ve practically announced your arrival to the entire Northwest Region. Did I really need to have you followed?"

Jian Xi’s pretty face flushed. "None of your damn business."

"Crude." Si Yuhuan poured a glass of wine and pushed it toward her. Jian Xi pushed it back.

She was pregnant! How could she possibly drink alcohol!

In Si Yuhuan’s eyes, however, she was merely throwing a childish tantrum. He wasn’t angered. "You still want revenge on Junyan?"

Jian Xi sneered inwardly. She longed for more than just revenge—she wanted him dead!

"What? Feeling sorry for him?" She blew on her fingernails. "He took a massive loan, risking everything, to win back the board’s approval and return to Haohan Group. That was part of your design, wasn’t it?"

She had figured it out on the way back. Si Yuhuan, that cunning businessman with extensive connections, couldn’t possibly have missed the loopholes that even she could spot. There was only one explanation: he had deliberately let it slide. A balancing act.

"Smart." Si Yuhuan didn’t bother to hide it. "He borrowed money, so he’ll have to repay it. Although he has achieved success and fame, he’ll have to slave away for Haohan Group from now on."

Actually, the biggest reason was punishment. The ordeal of borrowing and repaying loans was a considerable hardship for Si Junyan, serving as a punishment in disguise—a punishment for someone’s sake.

"Cunning!" Jian Xi was genuinely frightened. "To think you could scheme against and exploit your own brother to such an extent... It’s terrifying."

Si Yuhuan was somewhat exasperated. He had punished his brother for someone’s sake, yet that person, instead of being grateful, now feared him as if he were a demon.

Jian Xi felt a lingering fear. In her past life, Si Yuhuan had actually gone easy on her. Otherwise, with his skill at manipulating people’s hearts, even dying without a burial place would have been a light sentence for her. He was truly terrifying.

"Jian Xi, you were the one who said you wanted him punished!"

Jian Xi took a deep breath and nodded. "Thank you."

The words sounded incredibly sarcastic.

Si Yuhuan abruptly stood up. free\we\bnov(e)(l).com

"Si Yuhuan, I don’t have the strength to argue with you. I just want to ask one thing of you." She humbled herself, her tone softening. "Whatever happens in the future, however things turn out, please spare the Jian Family. This is all on me; don’t involve them."

"What are you planning to do?"

"I just need your promise."

"Fine." Si Yuhuan’s cold gaze remained fixed on her.

Jian Xi pursed her lips, suddenly feeling completely drained.

When a shocking truth surfaces, and you discover that the instigator behind it all was the person once closest to you, anyone with flesh and blood would probably feel a lingering fear. Despite laying countless plans, one still fears defeat. That’s human nature. She was no exception.