Chapter 316: Chapter 334: Win-over Strategy
"Director Si Yuhuan—even if I’m not involved in business circles, I still know some rumors about him. The man standing at the top of the business pyramid, could he be an ordinary person? Even a psychologist couldn’t be completely confident in controlling his emotions."
Jian Xi was silent.
She felt as if she had Si Yuhuan’s little fangirl by her side; a barrage of indirect praises assaulted her.
Just when she thought there was no hope, Huang Ying laughed and said, "If conventional methods can’t be used, we can certainly try some unconventional ones!"
"What do you mean?"
"Maybe drug him a little, try some seduction, or perhaps something a bit more risqué to cloud his judgment. Men, you know, they think with their lower body."
Jian Xi was speechless.
Was she sure this wasn’t just giving Si Yuhuan a treat?
"Let’s go with drugging him. Can you get the drugs?"
She took out her medical license.
"No problem."
Jian Xi’s lips curled into a smile. "Interesting. Try your best, and once you succeed, I’ll definitely give you ten times your salary."
Huang Ying was suddenly energized.
「That evening」
Jian Xi carried a cup of milk to Si Yuhuan’s room.
Before entering, she glanced at her red slip dress, which perfectly accentuated her curves and set off her snow-white, tender skin, exuding a subtle, alluring charm.
She pushed the door open.
Si Yuhuan was in a video conference. His fluent foreign language commanded attention as he directed matters; he was a true titan of business. In times past, Jian Xi would have been enchanted by this image of him, full of vigor and in command of the world, but now, she only felt inexplicably irritated.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK!
She knocked on the door.
Is he blind? Can’t he see me?
"Come in," Si Yuhuan said, and upon seeing her, pointed to a chair opposite him.
Jian Xi was speechless.
A man like him would never be like those in novels, who’d immediately hang up a conference call and rush over the moment they saw her.
His rationality was terrifying.
Jian Xi struck a seductive pose, lounging on the chair opposite him, her hand continuously stroking her leg.
Si Yuhuan didn’t even glance at her.
Jian Xi angrily grabbed a blanket and covered herself.
The postnatal care center was soft and warm throughout. The floor mats radiated a gentle heat, ensuring no harm to a woman who had just given birth. Even the air was tinged with a light scent of lavender, refreshing and uplifting to the spirit.
She didn’t know how long she waited.
Jian Xi, drowsy, lay on the sofa and fell asleep.
In her hazy state, she felt as though she was being picked up and gently placed on a bed.
After that, she knew nothing.
Si Yuhuan finished the business integration plan for Haohan Group at 3 a.m. Looking at her peaceful sleep, a profound smile touched his cold lips. How he longed to lie beside her. Yet, realizing she had borne another man’s child, his sense of morality and decency wouldn’t allow him to stay in the room.
He carefully covered Jian Xi with the blanket.
He suppressed the desire in his eyes for her beautiful body.
SNAP! Jian Xi suddenly grabbed his wrist.
"Si Yuhuan, please spare my child, I beg you! I really can’t live without him. You can torture me however you want, but the kid is still so young. Please, let him go, alright?"
Jian Xi mumbled in her sleep, her tearful pleas heart-wrenching.
Si Yuhuan frowned, trying to pull away, but she gripped his hand even tighter.
"Okay, I promise you. I’ll return the child to you soon. Be good, listen to me, and focus on your recovery."
Carefully, he held the woman in his arms, comforting her. Si Yuhuan felt his whole heart nearly melt.
That damned bastard, daring to steal the child of my woman! He’s courting death!
If I catch him, I’ll break all his limbs!
This was a premeditated setup. Si Yuhuan felt agitated, his thoughts in turmoil.
He didn’t see that the woman in his arms had opened her eyes, a sharp glint flickering within them.
After placing Jian Xi carefully on the bed, Si Yuhuan tiptoed to the next room.
Fortunately, he had booked the entire postnatal care center, so he had his pick of over a hundred rooms.
CLICK.
The door closed.
Jian Xi opened her eyes.
It seems Huang Ying was right. Men do like gentle, coquettish women. He was moved.
Sighing, Jian Xi felt a bit more at ease.
My son, oh, my son, you have to be strong. Mommy will find you very soon.
That night, Jian Xi slept quite peacefully and recovered a lot of her energy.
When Wan Yu saw her again, she exclaimed in praise, "Wow! You’ve even learned to find yourself a strategist! I must say, Huang Ying is truly amazing."
Huang Ying, a little shy from the praise, said, "They’re just a few minor tricks, nothing sophisticated."
"No, no, no! Master, you have to teach me! How do I win over a straight-laced guy—no, an emotionally unavailable, career-obsessed, cold, pretty-boy jerk!"
Huang Ying broke into a nervous sweat.
"I really never thought my psychology studies and becoming a counselor would one day be useful for *this*."
"Doesn’t matter the context," Wan Yu said. "As long as it’s useful, what you’ve learned has value. Let’s add each other as friends."
They were all around the same age and quickly hit it off.
Huang Ying had a pleasant personality, was very lively, and most importantly, she was intelligent, perceptive, and knowledgeable. Jian Xi admired her clever yet reserved character.
She was a bit chubby, with a pure heart.
DING!
Wan Yu directly transferred a red envelope of 10,000 yuan.
"Keep up the good work. The mission to help my Xixi conquer Si Yuhuan is now in your hands."
Huang Ying tried to refuse. "I can’t accept this. Miss Jian has already given me enough."
"That’s from her, this is from me. Besides, don’t I also have a favor to ask of you?"
Wan Yu raised an eyebrow, her charmingly roguish look enough to stir anyone’s heart.
She might not have learned much else at the media company, but she was definitely an expert at captivating people.
"Using Huang Ying to strategize on how to win over my big brother..." Wan Yu said to Jian Xi, "I feel it’s an underutilization of *her* talents, especially since *you* have so many tricks up your sleeve, Xixi..."
Then Wan Yu continued, "But don’t you get it? ’Those involved can’t see clearly.’ Relying on an emotional dunce like you is hopeless! So, I have to pay for professional advice!"
Huang Ying confidently assured her, "Miss Wan, rest assured, I will do my utmost."
Wan Yu excitedly helped Huang Ying devise a whole set of plans for Jian Xi’s "battle to win back her son."
Jian Xi felt a headache coming on.
She realized that merely trying to please him and being obedient was far from enough; she also needed to employ some schemes.
Thinking about it carefully, there were many tactics Jiang Qimeng had used before.
"Did Si Yuhuan seem to enjoy them?" Jian Xi asked.
Jian Xi recalled, then nodded.
"That’s it, then!" Wan Yu declared. "It proves he falls for that kind of thing."
Huang Ying also nodded.
"The facts show that he loves you and has feelings for you," Huang Ying said. "Perhaps his previous actions stemmed from love turning to hate. If you can get him to lower his guard now, it’s entirely possible to win without a fight."
Jian Xi hesitated.
"Alright," she finally said.
「That evening」
Jian Xi personally cooked a delicious meal for Si Yuhuan.
But Si Yuhuan didn’t even come to the postnatal care center at all!
Jian Sirun walked in carrying a medical kit and froze when he saw Jian Xi wearing an apron, playing the part of a demure little wife.
"Fourth Brother!"
Jian Xi immediately ripped off the apron, flustered and panicking.
"What do you think you’re doing?" Fourth Brother asked coolly. His intangible aura of authority made Jian Xi lower her head like a child caught misbehaving.
"I... I..."
She trailed off, unable to explain.
The main door opened.
Jian Xi squeezed her eyes shut.
It must be Si Yuhuan! I’m doomed. He’s going to tear me apart.