"You’ve worked hard. Bring the person in for me."
Jian Xi intended to conduct the interrogation herself.
Ever since the waiter who tried to poison her died an unnatural death, she was convinced her enemies would continue sending assassins. And they definitely wouldn’t send someone who was prepared to die. If she could catch them red-handed and make them talk, she’d find their hideout. She had waited all day, thinking it was all for naught, but unexpectedly, she got results quickly.
The leader of the elite team was Wang Hao.
He was ruthless. Only a few screams echoed from the next room before the assassin, who had been cursing in a foreign language and refusing to cooperate, started crying for his parents.
Suoya, having never witnessed such a scene, trembled all over in fright.
In the past, Jian Xi would have been scared too. But after experiencing life and death once, she was no longer afraid.
She patted Suoya’s hand. "Don’t follow."
With that, she went straight to the next room.
Suoya called out to her and reluctantly followed. Upon seeing the bloody scene inside, she nearly vomited and fainted on the spot.
Jian Xi called for a nurse. "Take her away and ensure she’s well cared for."
Seeing Jian Xi, Wang Hao greeted her respectfully. "Per the Young Master’s orders, we are to ensure your safety. We arrived a bit late today; I hope you weren’t frightened, Miss."
Jian Xi shook her head. "You arrived just in time."
"This one has confessed. They put gold bars in a bank safety deposit box for him as payment to kill you. The time and place were perfectly arranged. It seems they came well-prepared; I suspect there’s an informant in the hospital."
So generous. It seemed even less likely to be Si Junyan now. The faint hope in Jian Xi’s heart was extinguished. Si Yuhuan! It had to be him!
With a stern face devoid of mercy, Jian Xi decided that anyone who tried to kill her wouldn’t live. "Cripple his limbs and hand him over to the police."
This kind of assassin likely had countless lives on his conscience. He was as good as dead without her needing to lift a finger.
The assassin wailed hysterically, but Jian Xi straightened her back and walked out.
She wasn’t Mother Maria. Those who deserved punishment would receive no mercy from her.
Wang Hao watched her leave with admiration. She truly possessed the Young Master’s air.
Serving such a master was exhilarating!
Jian Xi ordered Wang Hao to continue investigating the bank lead and simultaneously called Jian Mingcheng.
"Big Brother, how is the arrangement for Luo You’s job switch going?"
Recently, the Jian Group had been developing rapidly, its successful transformation becoming the talk of the industry.
She had even seen her brother’s financial news in a small place like Saint Seymour. He was becoming increasingly outstanding—the dream of countless young women. Noble and composed, profound and reserved, he was the very image of a leading figure in the financial world, highly esteemed by professionals in the field.
Jian Mingcheng suppressed his anger, his tone unfriendly. "Is work all that’s on your mind?"
If she hadn’t called, he would have gone months without hearing his little sister’s voice. For a doting brother like him, this was unbearable!
Jian Xi smiled wryly and quickly apologized. "I’m sorry, Big Brother. It’s my fault. I won’t do it again. So, how are things with Luo You?"
Exasperated to his wit’s end by her, Jian Mingcheng conceded, "The contract is being processed. Within a month, he’ll be part of the Jian Group."
He couldn’t help but advise, "Xixi, Luo You joining us would be an underutilization of his talents. It’s difficult to offer him better development opportunities here."
"What if we acquire the Salsi Group?"
Jian Mingcheng was stunned.
"Are you really going to go head-to-head with Si Yuhuan? What grudge do you have against him?"
You’re the one who cheated on him!
Jian Mingcheng couldn’t bring himself to say it outright.
Jian Xi, suppressing her anger and unable to admit she was carrying his child, said, "Just assume I have a grudge against him."
"You girl!" With an indulgent yet helpless sigh, Jian Mingcheng still agreed. "I need to discuss this with the board."
Jian Xi refused. "This matter must be conducted in secret to avoid unnecessary complications."
"Not even Mom and Dad can know?"
Jian Mingcheng found it increasingly difficult to understand his sister.
Somehow, she had become very resolute. However, it was precisely due to her exceptional intelligence and foresight that the Jian Group was thriving today. The outside world hailed him as a business prodigy, but only Jian Mingcheng knew that Jian Xi deserved all the credit.
"Yes!" There was a hint of ruthlessness in Jian Xi’s eyes. "Big Brother, fortunes turn. It’s time for our family to be the wealthiest. Why should only the Sis and the Fus occupy that position?"
Jian Mingcheng was a pragmatic man. "The Jian Group’s foundation is still shallow," he said. "It will be difficult to become the top conglomerate in China overnight." Official source is novel⁂fire.net
"One must have ambitions. Even if we don’t succeed, what do we stand to lose?"
"But if we succeed, it will be a quantum leap. I’m willing to bet all of Yaowang on it."
Seeing how determined Jian Xi was, Jian Mingcheng stopped hesitating. "Alright, I’ll do as you say."
Intense hatred flashed in Jian Xi’s eyes. "Si Yuhuan, I hold all the cards now. If you dare to be ruthless, don’t blame me for being merciless!"
Sitting opposite Si Yuhuan, Si Weixun couldn’t help but speak upon seeing the exhaustion all over his face.
"These things can’t be accomplished overnight. Against a difficult opponent like the Fu Family, we must prepare for a protracted war. By the way, you haven’t been back to the old residence in a long time, have you?"
Si Yuhuan nodded, massaging his aching temples, his mind elsewhere.
"I hear you’ve been frequently visiting W Country recently?"
Si Weixun, ever perceptive, gave a knowing smirk and teased, "Looking for Jian Xi?"
"Don’t be ridiculous!" Si Yuhuan, who still respected this young uncle of his, retorted, "It’s all for the Salsi Group."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," chuckled Si Weixun softly.
Si Weixun’s laughter made Si Yuhuan somewhat uneasy, and his handsome face darkened further.
"Enough joking. Let’s discuss the recent momentum of the top domestic conglomerates. The Jian Group is developing very rapidly. Our informant just reported that they also seem to be in contact with the Salsi Group."
Si Yuhuan raised his eyebrows. "Chip manufacturing is their Achilles’ heel. As a newly transformed group, they haven’t stabilized their foundations yet. It’s interesting that they want to compete with us."
A smile played on his lips, unhurried. This prompted Si Weixun to remind him, "We must be cautious of the Jian Group."
Si Yuhuan’s response was very perfunctory.
Si Weixun sighed helplessly, thinking he would have to pay more attention himself.
After he left, Si Yuhuan made a phone call.
That evening, Jian Xi received a pile of documents regarding the Salsi Group.
Jian Mingcheng repeatedly urged her, "You’re about to give birth, so you mustn’t overexert yourself. I’ll take full responsibility for this. Stop worrying."
"Great! Big Brother, I understand. I’ll just glance through these documents. I always feel at ease when you’re handling things. HEHE!"
Jian Xi was an expert at coaxing her brothers.
Jian Mingcheng was helpless against her charms.
"By the way, negotiations with Luo You are nearly complete. We should be signing the contract in about a week."
Jian Xi was somewhat surprised.
He truly was decisive, never one to procrastinate. First leaving Haohan Group, and now Tianyao Group... Decisive, precise, and ruthless! A truly formidable character!