Chapter 154 Confused

Bo Siye has stayed by Han Xi's side all these years and done a lot for her. In addition, he rescued her from the abandoned house and helped her deceive the Shen family so that she could safely give birth to two children.

These qualities had long made her a great benefactor in Han Xi's eyes, and now that he was in trouble, she would definitely step forward to help him.

Bo Siye did not intend to use her, but rather to win Han Xi's heart. Only by marrying this woman could he deal the greatest blow to Shen Jiheng.

Unfortunately, Han Xi remained unwilling to open her heart to him, so Bo Siye could only keep trying to get closer to her.

Seeing his low spirits, Han Xi comforted him, "Don't think too much. Go to the hospital and stay with Grandpa Bo. I'll let you know if there's any news."

Bo Siye nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Han Xi. I'll head back to the hospital now."

Han Xi smiled and saw him to the elevator. This matter was clearly not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

Han Xi vaguely felt that there might be some connection between the two families, otherwise why would they both be looking for the same jade pendant?

Having failed to reach Shen Jiheng's company last time, Han Xi decided to contact him by phone this time.

Shen Jiheng stared at the ringing phone, and hung up immediately when he saw Han Xi's number.

Without a doubt, Han Xi called him as soon as he got the jade pendant back; it must be that scoundrel Bo Siye who went to see her again.

Han Xi tried twice more, but the result was the same: Shen Jiheng simply wouldn't answer.

Qin Chuan asked awkwardly, "President, it's rare for Miss Han to call you first. Are you really not going to answer?"

Shen Jiheng glanced at him unhappily. His words were somewhat ridiculous, as if he had been waiting for Han Xi's call all along.

"Are you very free? How about I arrange a few more projects for you?"

"No need, I'll go out and get busy."

Shen Jiheng frowned. Seeing that the phone was no longer ringing, it seemed that Han Xi would not call again.

He didn't want to argue with Han Xi over those unimportant people. No matter what methods Bo Siye used this time, he wouldn't be able to get the jade pendant back.

Han Xi sighed, holding her phone. Since Shen Jiheng refused to say anything, the elders in the family must know about it.

After much thought, Han Xi decided to visit the old house, hoping to find the answer she was looking for there.

Han Xi arrived at the entrance of the old house carrying a gift box. The housekeeper warmly led her inside, and the old lady inside also came out when she heard the noise.

"Han Xi, I've been waiting for you to come."

It wasn't that Han Xi didn't want to come, but rather that he was intentionally avoiding Shen Jiheng.

If we get along too closely, we'll see each other more often, and what if we rekindle our old flame...?

Han Xi immediately dismissed the idea; some things are better left unsaid.

"Grandma, how are you recovering? You still don't look too well."

The old lady held her hand and sighed, without mentioning how Shen Qingzhou had upset her. "I was just in a bad mood, but seeing you made me feel much better."

"I brought you some tonics, please take care of yourself."

"I'm an old man with no hope for the future. I'm just living one day at a time. I don't want to waste these precious tonics. You can take them back later."

This was heartbreaking to hear, and seeing the confusion in her eyes, Han Xi felt terrible.

"Grandma, don't say that. Aunt and Ji Heng have always been with you. They would be very lonely if you weren't here."

"I'm just very regretful now, but let's not talk about the past. I'm already very happy that you still came to see me."

The old lady took her hand and went inside. Han Xi didn't see Madam Shen and asked curiously, "Isn't Auntie home?"

“She went back to her parents’ home. You know my unfilial son has been bothering her ever since he returned to China, so I decided to let her go back to her parents’ home for a few days to relax.”

Han Xi really envied the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. For decades, they had been like mother and daughter, without any resentment.

Han Xi helped the old lady sit on the sofa and thoughtfully poured her some water.

"It's good for Auntie to go back and have some peace and quiet. Grandma, actually, I came here today because I have something I want to ask you."

The old lady had expected this; how could she not know that Han Xi was deliberately avoiding Shen Jiheng and wouldn't be coming to the old house frequently?

"Child, just ask whatever you want to know. As long as Grandma knows, she will definitely tell you."

Han Xi took out the brochure left over from yesterday's auction from her bag and handed it to her, pointing to the Hetian jade on it and asking, "Grandma, do you recognize this jade pendant?"

The old lady's eyes lit up when she saw the jade pendant, and she quickly beckoned the maid to bring her glasses.

Based on her excited reaction, Han Xi could tell that something was amiss.

After the maid brought the glasses, the old lady quickly put them on and held up the brochure to examine it carefully.

“This…this piece of Hetian jade was my dowry back then. It was lost for sixty years and there was no news of it. I never thought I would see it again today.”

The old lady's dowry?

Han Xi was truly confused. Didn't Bo Siye say that this jade pendant was a family heirloom of the Bo family?

Moreover, judging from the old lady's genuine reaction, she wasn't faking it; she definitely knew about the jade pendant.

Furthermore, since Shen Jiheng had already obtained the jade pendant, why didn't he give it to his grandmother?

The old lady excitedly grabbed Han Xi's hand and asked, "Han Xi, tell me quickly, where is this jade pendant now? I must get it back."

Han Xi looked troubled, unsure how to explain.

Since the Hetian jade was in Shen Jiheng's hands, and he hadn't said anything, there must be a reason why, so naturally I couldn't reveal it.

Just as Han Xi was wondering how to answer, a cold voice came from behind her.

"I say, you really are a persistent ghost. You can't find me, so you come here to bother Grandma."

When Shen Jiheng heard that Han Xi had come to the old house, he guessed that she was probably there to investigate the Hetian jade. Sure enough, when he rushed over, he heard the two of them talking about it.

Since their reunion, Shen Jiheng had never used such a cold tone before, which made Han Xi's expression slightly awkward.

The old lady turned around and scolded, "How dare you talk like that? Han Xi can come whenever he wants to see me. It's none of your business to interfere."

Shen Jiheng's face darkened. He didn't know what kind of spell Han Xi had cast on the two elders, making them always speak up for her.

He simply didn't want anyone to disturb the old lady's quiet retreat.

Shen Jiheng sighed and stepped forward. Seeing the brochure in the old lady's hand, he snatched it away.

"Han Xi, mind your own business. This has nothing to do with you."

As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady slapped his arm, making Shen Jiheng wince in pain.

This old lady looks listless, but she's surprisingly strong when she gets going.

The old lady knew that he still loved Han Xi and was trying to win him back, but his attitude would only scare him away.

"If you can't speak properly, then don't speak. Han Xi is interested in this Hetian jade, so I'll just tell her. It's not like it's anything shameful."

Han Xi glanced at Shen Jiheng and said directly, "I just want to figure out what's going on. Grandma said this jade pendant was part of her dowry, but Bo Siye said it's a family heirloom. There must be a reason for that."

When the old lady heard her mention the name, her eyes widened suddenly, and she excitedly grabbed Han Xi's hand, a gesture that puzzled Shen Jiheng.

Shen Jiheng tentatively asked, "Grandma, do you know this person?"