Jian Xi and Si Yuhuan had just arrived at the hospital when Jiang Qimeng immediately pounced, clutching Si Yuhuan’s sleeve. "This is wonderful! Grandpa heard what I said to him; he just moved his fingers! Dr. Zheng and the others saw it too."
The doctor, whose name was Zheng, nodded repeatedly. "Yes, the Old Master indeed had a response just now."
"However what?" Si Yuhuan immediately tensed up.
Dr. Zheng said with difficulty, "I’m sorry, this surgery is too difficult; our hospital isn’t equipped to perform it. You mentioned before about inviting Dr. Sernosen to Beijing, right?"
Jiang Qimeng immediately nodded eagerly, as if taking credit, adopting the air of the lady of the house. "That’s right. I was able to invite Dr. Sernosen. Please, I implore you, do everything possible to stabilize the Old Master’s condition. We would be deeply grateful."
"Miss Jiang, you truly have incredible abilities to invite such a medical authority to Beijing! The Old Master will surely be saved!"
Jian Xi stood there like an invisible person from beginning to end, ignored, silently watching Jiang Qimeng’s pretentious performance.
As Jiang Qimeng passed by Jian Xi, she deliberately bumped into her. "With me around, don’t even think about having Yuhan all to yourself. Anything obtained through parents or elders doesn’t truly belong to you. That’s my lesson for you today. Remember it."
Jian Xi let out a soft, low chuckle, watching Jiang Qimeng’s arrogant retreating figure. Heh!
Si Yuhuan spoke slowly from behind her. "She will be visiting Grandpa’s sickroom frequently. This place... if you don’t want to come, you don’t have to."
"Why shouldn’t I come?" Jian Xi gave him a cold glance.
Si Yuhuan felt a knot of frustration. He was only trying to do what was best for her; why couldn’t this woman appreciate his good intentions?
After visiting her grandpa and learning about his condition, Jian Xi received a call from her eldest brother summoning her to Jian Group.
As her car entered the garage, two bodyguards immediately approached. Their aggressive demeanor made her freeze for a moment.
"Miss, we are here to escort you for a health checkup."
Her face paled instantly.
"I, I still have some matters to attend to at the company..."
"Miss, CEO Jian has instructed us to ensure you come with us."
Jian Xi was led upstairs like a little chick.
Jian Mingcheng had clients to see, so he had arranged for the family doctor to come to the office to draw Jian Xi’s blood for tests.
This made Jian Xi, who was already nervous, suddenly feel a sense of danger. At this rate, the pregnancy couldn’t stay hidden for long.
The doctor, clearly a poor actor, said, "CEO Jian mentioned this is a large-scale, company-wide checkup..."
"Shouldn’t such detailed exams for all employees be conducted at a hospital?" Jian Xi retorted sharply, making the doctor’s hands tremble.
"Miss Jian, how would I know about that? You should ask CEO Jian. I’m just responsible for conducting the examinations."
Jian Xi grabbed his wrist tightly. "Tell me the truth, am I the only one in the entire company being examined today?"
While the doctor was at a loss, the door was suddenly thrown open. The secretary, seeing that the doctor couldn’t withstand Jian Xi’s questioning, had acted swiftly and called Jian Mingcheng back.
"Xixi, what’s wrong? Are you dissatisfied with the checkup I arranged?" Her eldest brother walked in, his gaze full of concern. "Or is there something wrong with you?"
Jian Xi’s heart pounded like a drum. Could it be that blabbermouth Wan Yu said something that made Mom, Dad, and Big Brother suspicious?
"Xixi, no matter the illness, Mom, Dad, and I are all prepared to support you through treatment. Don’t be afraid of doctors," Jian Mingcheng said gravely, as though she had contracted a serious disease.
So, Big Brother and our parents don’t know about the pregnancy. They think I’m sick... Si Yuhuan also once said I had depressive delusions. Could it be...
She slapped the table and stood up. "Big Brother, who are you calling sick?"
"If you’re not sick, what’s there to fear from a checkup!" Jian Mingcheng exclaimed. His parents had already told him that his little sister’s aversion to doctors could lead to serious health damage if delayed, and he absolutely would not allow that to happen.
The doctor watched the two of them locked in a stalemate, looking from one to the other, unsure how to proceed.
The standoff continued.
Wan Yu burst in. "Calm down, both of you. Be reasonable." She pulled Jian Xi aside. "Don’t make Big Brother angry! He’s just concerned about you!"
Jian Xi glared at her. "Are you trying to get my secret exposed?"
"This, this..." Wan Yu’s eyes darted around frantically as if she’d made a momentous decision. Then, with a cry of "OUCH!", she clutched her head and slumped to one side.
Jian Mingcheng quickly caught her by the waist.
In Jian Xi’s moment of shock, she saw Wan Yu wink at her.
PHEW! That girl sure has a lot of tricks up her sleeve.
"Big Brother, I’m dizzy! I think it’s because I didn’t sleep well. My low blood sugar must be acting up. My heart is pounding so hard, and I feel all light-headed. Am I going to die?"
She seized the opportunity to cling to Jian Mingcheng, burying her head in his chest, effectively tangling him up so he had no chance to press Jian Xi about the checkup.
Jian Xi seized the chance to flee.
As the doctor was about to examine Wan Yu, Jian Mingcheng said, "Alright, stop pretending. She’s already gone."
UH... My little scheme has been discovered.
"Still pretending! How about I have the doctor give you eight or ten injections?" Jian Mingcheng threatened.
Wan Yu immediately shot up. "Don’t, Big Brother! Would you have the heart?"
Jian Mingcheng sighed, his expression stern as he looked at her. "You keep protecting her . I really don’t know how much longer this can be delayed if she misses this checkup. Her condition is very serious now, and she’s unaware that she’s sick."
Wan Yu bit her fingernail, standing obediently to the side as if admitting her mistake. "But you can’t force these things. If she becomes rebellious, it will be even harder to treat her."
"Really?" Jian Mingcheng expressed doubt.
Wan Yu nodded frantically.
The doctor also chimed in, "If it’s depression, then it’s true that aggressive treatment shouldn’t be used; otherwise, it could be counterproductive."
"Alright then, we’ll just have to think of another way."
Jian Mingcheng called Si Yuhuan, demanding that he ensure Jian Xi got a checkup.
"But what if she’s unwilling?"
Si Yuhuan felt like he was drowning in troubles lately, and now even this task had been dumped on him.
"Remember, Xixi is because of you," Jian Mingcheng declared forcefully. "As a man, whether you love her or not, you have a responsibility to ensure she isn’t tormented by depression."
Si Yuhuan was silent for a beat.
"Whether you use seduction or threats, in short, she still listens to you."
Si Yuhuan almost laughed out loud at Jian Mingcheng’s words. Is he deliberately mocking me? Since when does he think the Jian Xi of today listens to a word I say! She’s utterly rebellious, through and through! It’s a perfect example: the Jian family has a daughter, rebellious to the core, and a son, stubborn, dull, and impervious to reason.
Meanwhile, Jian Xi, who had fled, ran right into Luo You, the renowned chief chip research expert from Haohan Group, just as he was entering the nearby Tianyao Group building.
Hm? Tianyao Group is the chip development company second only to Haohan Group! She followed him inside.