Chapter 274: Chapter 272: There’s No Way Your Identity Could Be Possible
After coming out, Jian Xi said to Wan Yu, "Something’s not right."
"What’s not right?" Wan Yu furrowed her brows in confusion.
"She’s already been sentenced to life imprisonment with a suspended death sentence; it’s no different from being dead. She has no chance to harm us anymore, and no one will pay attention to such scum."
Jian Xi still didn’t feel at ease. "Before the court session, Jiang Qimeng met with Si Junyan. What if they conspired to do something malicious?"
"She’s already locked up, what kind of scheming could she possibly do? Besides, do you think Si Junyan is an idiot?"
After saying that, Wan Yu smacked her lips. Well, he is indeed an idiot!
Maybe I’m overthinking it, Jian Xi thought. "You’re right, she’s locked up. What could she possibly do!"
To celebrate, the two headed straight to their favorite old restaurant.
"I haven’t had crayfish in so long. Today, I’m definitely going to indulge."
After a hearty and satisfying meal, Jian Xi felt comfortable all over.
Feeling good, with her best friend, eating her favorite food—nothing could be happier than this.
That night, she suffered from insomnia again.
Luckily, Wan Yu had come back with her. Seeing Jian Xi wasn’t sleepy, Wan Yu warmed up a cup of milk for her.
"You should try not to have such big emotional swings; after all, you’re carrying two babies in your belly! Mental strain is the most harmful to your health."
"No, I’m happy," Jian Xi said stubbornly, taking the milk and sipping it.
Wan Yu pursed her lips. "Happy people laugh; they aren’t full of worry. You think I’m an idiot?"
Jian Xi suddenly asked, "Yuyu, if Jiang Qimeng’s death was a certainty, why did Si Junyan still hire such an expensive lawyer to defend her?"
She hadn’t been able to confront the opposing lawyer in court today. Jiang Qimeng only received a life sentence with a suspended death sentence, not the death penalty Jian Xi felt she deserved, which left her deeply unsatisfied.
If murder weren’t illegal, I’d want to chop her into pieces myself, Jian Xi fumed internally.
"How should I put it—a final act of tenderness?" Wan Yu joked. "You’re just overthinking it. He loved Jiang Qimeng so deeply; he had to do his best so he could feel at peace for the rest of his life, right?"
PFFT—
What a ridiculous reason. Only Wan Yu could come up with something like that.
"Then tell me, who is the mysterious person who bought the Haohan Group’s shares? Our people we sent to investigate haven’t found any leads or results?"
Upon mentioning this, it was Wan Yu’s turn to get animated. She sat cross-legged on the bed, her eyes wide. "Exactly! After this person acquired the shares, they vanished without a trace, and no one can find any clues. My people thought investigating on their own would be too much trouble, so they decided to check if the Fu Family had any information. Guess what the result was?"
"The Fu Family doesn’t have any information either?"
Wan Yu felt a chill. There weren’t many people in Beijing capable of hiding their identity so thoroughly, eluding all investigation; you could count them on one hand.
"Probably a hidden big shot."
Wan Yu said playfully, winking, "Before Si Yuhuan’s downfall, he could have done it."
"You’re always bringing him up. Are you missing him? Want me to play matchmaker? He’s unmarried, and so are you."
"Jerk!" Wan Yu tickled Jian Xi.
The two laughed incessantly, casting all their worries aside.
With her great revenge achieved, Jian Xi felt an unprecedented sense of relief.
「The next day」
Wan Yu somehow got wind that a new private restaurant had opened in the West Suburb. It employed the descendants of former Imperial Chefs, who were skilled in cooking exquisite dishes with authentic, unique, and delicious flavors. The culinary arts, passed down for hundreds of years, made the restaurant incredibly popular. After less than three days of opening, it was practically being overrun.
"Xixi! Let’s go eat there. It’s nutritious and delicious."
Jian Xi wasn’t busy with work and let Wan Yu decide. "It’s rare for you to have a day off. Whatever you want to eat is fine."
Her elder brother, Jian Mingcheng, came in. "Are you two going out?"
Immediately, Wan Yu started to act coy. "Xixi said she wanted some private kitchen-style food to build up her strength. I thought of a newly opened place with especially good flavors, and I want to take her to try it. Will you join us, Big Brother?"
The ultimate wingman! Jian Xi couldn’t help but roll her eyes, then took the blame. "That’s right! My mouth is watering; I want to eat everything. Let’s go together, Big Brother."
Jian Mingcheng was dragged away before he could refuse. He was still carrying the seafood their parents had bought while strolling through the market early that morning!
"Leave them with Aunt Zhang; she’ll take good care of them."
Aunt Zhang laughed from behind and replied, "Rest assured, Young Master and Young Miss, I’ll take good care of them."
Outside the private restaurant, there was a sea of people.
The three of them stared at each other in bewilderment.
"So many people!" they exclaimed almost in unison.
"Didn’t you make a reservation before coming?" Jian Mingcheng frowned slightly.
Jian Xi looked toward Wan Yu.
Wan Yu was at a loss for words. "I, uh... look at me, so scatterbrained! I’ll arrange it right away."
She went to the side with her phone. It was unclear who she was calling, but one moment she had her hand on her hip, the next she was scratching her head.
Watching her adorable antics, Jian Mingcheng couldn’t suppress a fleeting, faint smile on his usually serious, handsome face.
Jian Xi caught it precisely. "Big Brother, aren’t you going to step in and handle it?"
Unexpectedly, a group of waitstaff suddenly came out from inside, lined up to welcome them.
A man in his forties, wearing a chef’s white coat and with a potbelly that marked him as the head chef, came out.
"CEO Jian, you’ve arrived! Your presence brings honor to our humble establishment!"
Not far off, Wan Yu stood with her mouth agape in astonishment.
Jian Mingcheng waved to her. "Let’s go in."
This spectacle attracted many envious glances from the crowd. Being personally received by the head chef conferred a great deal of status!
As eyes landed on the faces of the handsome man and beautiful woman, people drew a sharp breath. This was the magnate often featured in financial magazines—Jian Mingcheng.
Although Jian Mingcheng and Si Yuhuan both led large conglomerates, there were differences between them. The biggest difference was that Jian Mingcheng had no scandals, no hype, and certainly no hint of any romantic rumors. He only appeared in magazines and mainstream media due to his contributions to the national economy and public welfare.
"Hello, CEO Jian."
Several acquaintances recognized him and greeted Jian Mingcheng enthusiastically.
Jian Xi offered a polite smile, helping to field the greetings, while Wan Yu couldn’t help but beam with delight. "See? So handsome!"
"Those unreliable friends of mine are useless. They drag their feet at crucial moments. See? *This* is a man at the pinnacle, the kind I like," Wan Yu gushed, her eyes practically sparkling with hearts.
"Then you should try to win him over soon," Jian Xi deliberately teased.
"Like I need you to tell me that!" Wan Yu rushed to Jian Mingcheng’s side, desperately trying to make her presence felt.
Jian Xi didn’t want to be a third wheel. After the head chef had led them to a private room, she excused herself to get some fresh air.
Jian Mingcheng, not suspecting anything, nodded. "Be careful."
"Just take good care of Yuyu. Don’t worry about me."
Jian Xi left.
Wan Yu clenched her fist. Rotten friend! she fumed silently. Acting all jealous! Just you wait. Once I’m your sister-in-law, you can make it up to me however you want!
She hurried to offer Jian Mingcheng a toast.
She then resolved, If this doesn’t work, I’ll just have to force the issue! Why is this man so clueless?!
After Jian Xi left, she began to admire the restaurant’s decor.
Turning around, she almost bumped into a wall of flesh. When she saw Si Yuhuan, a flicker of surprise also crossed his eyes.
He definitely didn’t come here looking for me on purpose! Jian Xi knew it instantly.
"What are you doing here?"
This restaurant was not a place just anyone could enter casually! Given Si Yuhuan’s current status, it was absolutely impossible.