Chapter 297: Chapter 295: It’s Good to Enjoy the Shade When You’re Backed by a Big Tree
"Pregnant!" Fu Shengyuan’s eyes flashed coldly, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a sneer.
The assistant was sweating profusely. His boss’s attitude sent chills down his spine.
"Interesting!"
Fu Shengyuan tore up the photo and turned to slam the office door shut.
The assistant and the secretary exchanged glances and silently withdrew.
「Three days later」
Jian Xi turned on her phone. She received numerous messages that annoyed and unsettled her. Among them was Fu Shengyuan’s "concern," which made her feel even more burdened, as if she couldn’t catch her breath.
"I haven’t done anything wrong, what’s there to panic about!" she muttered, clutching her chest as she sat on the bed, feeling restless.
The door opened.
Zhang Yaxuan came in. "I brought you a gift."
"A SIM card?" She was astonished.
"Coming out here was to completely disconnect from the outside world and discard all unhappiness and irritation. You’re pregnant and about to give birth. There’s no need to be burdened by these people. This card can help you filter out those you don’t want to deal with."
"Good idea." Jian Xi smiled slyly.
She immediately switched the SIM card. This number was only for contacting Wan Yu and her fourth brother. Beyond that, she temporarily didn’t want to deal with anyone else.
「One month passed in the blink of an eye.」
Jian Xi’s belly had grown so large that she could no longer see her feet when she walked.
Zhang Yaxuan was engrossed in his painting, and Jian Xi didn’t want to bother him, so she hired a Filipino maid for herself. The maid was pleasant, quiet, yet notably enthusiastic, diligent, and observant, perfectly meeting Jian Xi’s standards.
"Miss Jian, would you like to go for a walk today? It’s spring, and the weather is lovely!"
Jian Xi opened the curtains and looked outside. It was sunny with a gentle breeze; indeed, very comfortable. She took a deep breath, feeling refreshed. So comfortable!
"Sure!"
Without any hesitation, she went upstairs to change clothes. The doctor had examined her and stressed that she should walk more to facilitate a smooth childbirth.
When the two of them went out, Zhang Yaxuan was still absorbed in his art in the small garden. He truly loved painting.
Jian Xi raised an eyebrow and asked the maid, Suoya, "Have you ever seen Mr. Zhang’s lover?"
Since moving into the estate, she had rarely encountered Zhang Yaxuan; their interactions were as superficial as those between mere neighbors. Perhaps the pregnancy hormones were to blame, but she was starting to get curious about such things.
"There’s a man who often comes to see Mr. Zhang."
Suoya carefully supported Jian Xi. Jian Xi grabbed her wrist, her eyes shining with excitement. "Really? Is he handsome? What nationality is he? What’s his name? How long does he usually stay?"
Actually, if she asked Zhang Yaxuan, he would tell her. But Jian Xi always worried that if it were a forbidden romance, it might embarrass Zhang Yaxuan and make it difficult for him to speak, so she had to "discover" it herself.
"I haven’t paid much attention to that."
Jian Xi wanted to say, "Then you should pay more attention! This is such an important matter." But she swallowed her words. Too gossipy!Quite shameless!
"Ah, you’re doing very well. I was just testing you!"
Suoya took her seriously. "Miss Jian, rest assured, I know what I should and shouldn’t do. The affairs of the master’s household are not for me to inquire into."
"Well done!"
Jian Xi walked out, her interest waning.
The two of them didn’t go anywhere else, instead heading to Saint Seymour, a small city very close to the town. It was a quaint place, filled with nostalgic stories, bustling and much livelier than the small town, with the fragrances of wine and medicine permeating the air.
Suoya explained, "This city boasts a thriving medical industry, with renowned doctors from around the globe flocking here to dedicate themselves to research. Most importantly, the grapes here are exceptional, producing the finest red wine."
"It’s just a pity, Miss Jian, that being pregnant, you cannot drink wine."
Jian Xi rarely went out, so Suoya, who was more familiar with the local area and spoke Mandarin well, shed her usual reticence to give a continuous introduction.
She turned her head, her joyful expression instantly freezing. A figure flashing by in the distance caught her attention.
"Si Junyan!" She couldn’t be mistaken.
Jian Xi broke into a jog toward the direction in which he had disappeared.
Following closely behind, Suoya called out, "Miss Jian, slow down! You can’t go there."
She was pulled back abruptly.
"Miss Jian, that place is a key center for pharmaceutical manufacturing; it’s filled with bacteria and toxins. You’re pregnant, so be careful!"
Jian Xi snapped out of it. She had almost forgotten. She was still pregnant and couldn’t risk her children’s safety.
Grasping Suoya’s elbow, Jian Xi said, "Go in my stead. Just take a look and see if anyone named Si Junyan has entered or left that place."
"Okay!"
If he were still alive, he would undoubtedly seek fierce revenge. Jian Xi hadn’t expected to encounter this scourge in a foreign land!
She returned to wait quietly for news.
「Three hours later」
Suoya came back. "I’m sorry, Miss Jian, you must have mistaken someone else; no one by the name of Si Junyan has entered or exited the premises."
Jian Xi fell into deep thought. "Could it really have been a trick of my eyes?"
Suoya handed her a bowl of herbal tonic meant to stabilize the pregnancy. "Drink it while it’s hot."
"No! It has to be him. I couldn’t possibly be mistaken!" Jian Xi pushed the herbal broth away and once more headed to Saint Seymour.
She had obtained a photo of Si Junyan from her fourth brother. She found the largest local gang. Jian Xi didn’t need to appear in person; she only had to provide the money and the photograph.
"I want you to find someone for me, the man in the photo. If he shows up in Saint Seymour, apprehend him."
One hundred thousand was no small sum.
"There will be an additional reward upon completion."
Hearing this, the man bared his yellow teeth in a smile, his chest muscles quivering. "Understood."
When they left, Suoya’s legs nearly gave out. She deeply admired Jian Xi. "Miss Jian, you’ve truly experienced the world. Weren’t you scared in that situation at all?"
Scared? After experiencing life and death, what was there to fear!
Jian Xi finally felt reassured. All she needed to do was wait quietly for news.
"Si Junyan, if you dare show up, I won’t hesitate to dispose of you myself."
Zhang Yaxuan walked over. "Dispose of whom?"
Looking up, Jian Xi saw a tall and handsome man with long hair and blue eyes appear before her. He was at least two meters tall, looking extraordinarily dashing and graceful, somewhat like a knight from a fairy tale, and exuded the elegant, noble aura of someone of high standing.
"This is..." Temporarily forgetting Si Junyan, Jian Xi smiled at the man across from her.
He seemed a bit shy, scratching the back of his head as he greeted her in fluent Mandarin, "Hello, Miss Jian. I am Hilda, Zhang’s friend."
Zhang Yaxuan coughed. "He is my..."
"Understood!" Jian Xi greeted him warmly and even decided to cook for him personally.
"It’s no trouble at all," Hilda replied. "I heard Miss Jian is looking for someone in Saint Seymour? Perhaps I can help."
Were her actions so significant that they had attracted Hilda’s attention?
Noticing her doubt, Hilda chuckled. "Half the enterprises in this city belong to me."
COUGH, COUGH, COUGH! A true tycoon!No wonder Zhang Yaxuan was indifferent to money. Backed by such a powerful figure, and with such a handsome, wealthy lover, what more could he ask for!
"I’m looking for an enemy of mine, Si Junyan. Here’s his photo." Jian Xi handed over the photo without hesitation.