Chapter 374: Chapter 372 Watching the Ex-Husband Fall in Love
Si Yuhuan uttered a cold "Hmm."
Xinxin complained, her tone resentful, "What? Aren’t you happy? I’m going all out to help you achieve what you want."
Si Yuhuan looked down at Jian Xi in front of him.
Trapped by him in the driver’s seat, Jian Xi could hardly move, so she simply raised her head to watch him sweet-talk another woman.
It was her first time experiencing such a sexually charged scene.
Watching her ex-husband date someone else... what a novel feeling!
Si Yuhuan couldn’t help but blush, his gaze starting to waver.
Jian Xi mouthed to him: Please perform to your heart’s content.
After a long silence on the other end of the phone, Xinxin, with her sharp senses, asked, "Is someone with you?"
"Hmm," Si Yuhuan replied, looking at Jian Xi, who was starting to get nervous.
In just an instant, their positions reversed.
Jian Xi kept gesturing with her eyes, terrified that Xinxin would discover Si Yuhuan was scheming against her and wouldn’t wholeheartedly help her fight for her son.
"Si Yuhuan!" Jian Xi hissed at him through clenched teeth, her voice low.
If this man dared to mess up now, she would really lose her temper!
Si Yuhuan teasingly lifted an eyebrow, pointing to his own lips, his intention obvious.
Jian Xi’s eyes widened.
Shameless!
He’s a rogue!
Si Yuhuan didn’t speak, and Xinxin was already getting anxious.
She was extremely clever and might soon sense something fishy. Panicked, Jian Xi quickly leaned in and gave Si Yuhuan a peck on the lips.
It was just a light touch, like a dragonfly skimming water, but a spark ignited in Si Yuhuan’s eyes.
Her lips were soft like jelly, irresistibly enticing.
Wanting to chase that sensation, Jian Xi pressed her fingertip to his lips and shot him a look.
"Yuhan?" Xinxin grew suspicious.
"Yan Qing is here," Si Yuhuan replied, a hint of helplessness in his voice.
Xinxin covered her mouth and giggled. She sounded like a girl experiencing her first romance. "My bad! I just managed to get things done and wanted you to be the first to know. You know, my feelings for you..."
Before she could finish, Si Yuhuan interrupted, "I know."
Xinxin was elated. "Yuhan, I missed you the moment you left."
It was hard to imagine these words coming from a merciless femme fatale. They were three parts coy, three parts gentle, and four parts shy, like a young girl deeply in love. Si Yuhuan’s charm was truly immense.
It was incomprehensible how he had her so utterly captivated.
Annoyance flickered across Si Yuhuan’s face.
Jian Xi gritted her teeth.
That bastard! Taking advantage and then playing innocent.
A top-tier beauty like Xinxin was chasing him, yet he seemed disinterested. What was that saying again?
The unattainable is always the most desirable!
It was vividly exemplified in Si Yuhuan.
Once, she’d been just like Xinxin. But now...
Ha!
If it weren’t for her son, she’d wish to be as far from him as possible.
The myriad emotions on her face finally settled into a look of disgust, which grated on the man’s nerves.
He was here, selling his charms, and she had the audacity to look disgusted!
How outrageous!
Si Yuhuan pinched Jian Xi’s chin, forcing her to look at him.
Jian Xi’s eyes widened. What kind of twisted obsession was this!
Si Yuhuan’s kiss landed, making a distinct sound.
Xinxin immediately pressed, "Yuhan, is there someone else with you?"
Jian Xi’s heart hammered against her ribs, threatening to leap out of her chest. She was terrified, like someone caught cheating. An overwhelming sense of shame washed over her, making her want to disappear. Her pale fingers tightened their grip on his arm.
"No..." Si Yuhuan responded casually, his tone nonchalant.
To Xinxin, it sounded like he’d had too much to drink and was tired.
"Then I won’t disturb you. I’ll hang up now."
Si Yuhuan hung up without hesitation and tossed the phone aside.
MMMPH—
The man’s kisses rained down again, overwhelming her.
Jian Xi couldn’t fend him off.
His hand had, at some point, slipped inside her clothes. His rough fingertips brushed against her smooth skin, sending a jolt through her like an electric shock. Her eyes widened, and she bit down hard.
HISSS!
Si Yuhuan cried out in pain and pushed her away. His lip was bitten and bleeding.
Jian Xi frantically pulled her clothes back into place.
"You’re insane!"
He had crossed the line repeatedly tonight, and it terrified her.
"I... I’m Zhang Yaxuan’s woman! Don’t you find me disgusting?"
The words hit Si Yuhuan hard. He clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on his temples from suppressed anger. Jian Xi had no doubt that in the next second, his fist would crash down on her, breaking her bones.
"Don’t you dare mention Zhang Yaxuan to me! That bastard doesn’t deserve you!"
Si Yuhuan’s gaze burned with intensity. "Leave him and marry me. My offer still stands! I’ll treat Mingming as my own. Jian Xi, this is my final offer!"
He couldn’t stand Zhang Yaxuan living so happily while Jian Xi, the woman he loved, suffered in torment every day.
A man like that would never be worthy of her, no matter what!
He was determined to win her back himself!
Jian Xi looked at his earnest expression, speechless, her lips feeling dry. She pushed him away and started the car. "You’ve had too much to drink. I’ll take you home."
"No! We’re going home together."
Si Yuhuan ignored her, his large hand landing firmly on hers. "Jian Xi, don’t refuse me. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee I won’t do something desperate."
She glared at him.
She understood what he meant.
If she didn’t comply, he wouldn’t help save her son.
Si Yuhuan was serious.
Jian Xi bit her lip, a mix of anger and unwillingness churning inside her.
Just when her son could finally be saved, he was forcing her to agree to his outrageous demands. When had Si Yuhuan become so despicable and shameless!
"Fine, I agree."
She had no other choice.
A delighted grin spread across Si Yuhuan’s lips as he affectionately rubbed his forehead against hers. "Drive."
The car drove smoothly to the seaside villa.
She hesitantly took out her phone, preparing to call her fifth brother.
Si Yuhuan watched her, his eyes urging her to hurry.
"Fifth Brother!"
The call connected, and someone picked up quickly.
"Xixi? Why aren’t you home yet? It’s so late," Jian Yanjun’s gruff voice came through the phone.
Jian Xi gritted her teeth. "Fifth Brother, I won’t be coming back for a bit. Work is really busy, so I’ll stay nearby. It’s more convenient for my commute."
"Alright then. Take care of yourself and stay healthy." Jian Yanjun, having spent a long time with rough-and-tumble types, was less perceptive than his other brothers. He didn’t overthink it, just offered a word of caution and hung up.
"There. Satisfied now?" Jian Xi glared at Si Yuhuan, who had been "supervising" her.
Si Yuhuan was in a good mood. He got out, walked over to the driver’s side, and lifted Jian Xi into his arms. "Let’s go home."
He had been drinking but wasn’t drunk. His features seemed softer, not as cold and hard as usual, and he exuded a captivating charm.
He was like an alluring male demon.
Jian Xi found herself in his broad chest. Before she could struggle, she heard him say from above, "Don’t move. My wounds haven’t fully healed yet."
Remembering how he’d nearly died saving Mingming, Jian Xi stopped struggling.
A barely perceptible smile touched Si Yuhuan’s lips. "If only you were always this obedient."
He knew that was impossible.
Jian Xi was only being so compliant now because she needed something from him. But that was enough.
「Inside the house」
A wave of warmth washed over them.
The butler, leading a line of maids on either side, bowed his head as they entered. "Sir, Madam, good evening!"
Even if Jian Xi was slow on the uptake, she understood now. He had premeditated this whole thing, luring her here!