Chapter 23 The Shen family, our powerful backer, cannot be lost.

In Chongqing, who doesn't fear Shen Jiheng's power? If he insists that Han Xiao's actions just now were premeditated murder, and given that Han Xi is a lawyer, he can definitely put her in jail for life.

Han Xiao deflated like a punctured balloon, kneeling pitifully on the ground.

With Shen Jiheng currently in control, Han Xiao has become a lamb to the slaughter.

"You decide what to do with her."

Shen Jiheng handed the decision over to her, hoping to take this opportunity to teach the father and daughter a lesson so they would behave themselves in the future.

"As you just said, call the police to handle it."

Han Yue couldn't bear to let his daughter be arrested, so he hurriedly begged for mercy.

"Han Xi, your sister was in the wrong this time. You can punish her however you want, but please don't send her to prison, or her life will be ruined."

Han Xi didn't hold back and said bluntly, "You only care about your youngest daughter's future, but you didn't expect that she almost killed your eldest daughter just now."

"I really made a mistake just now. How could I harm my own family? Please forgive me this time," Han Xiao continued to defend herself.

Han Xi turned his wheelchair over, stared at her hypocritical face, and slapped her across the face.

If I weren't injured and unable to use my full strength, I would have smashed her ugly face to pieces.

"I made a mistake too, you guys don't have any objections, right?"

Having been pampered since childhood, Han Xiao had never suffered such hardship before. She was slapped to the ground and cried bitterly.

Han Yue saw it all and felt the pain in his heart, and could only pray that Han Xi would let him live after he had vented his anger.

"No objection. She should be punished for doing something wrong. I'm glad you can calm down."

It's rare to see him bowing and scraping like this; it seems we can't afford to lose the Shen family as a backer.

Han Xi turned to face him, and her sharp gaze made Han Yue feel uneasy.

"To be honest, my requirements for you were a bit harsh. Your mother passed away three years ago, and it's not wrong for you to want to remarry. But the child isn't even registered yet!"

This sudden change in her tone left Han Yue completely bewildered. Back then, she had only made this one request; was she now realizing she wanted to grant it to him?

Han Yue, still hoping, cautiously replied, "Xi Xi, you haven't seen your younger brother yet. Why don't you come back with me later to see him..."

"You can marry that woman and then the three of you can be a happy family." Han Xi interrupted him with disgust.

Han Yue was so excited his eyes almost popped out; there really was such a good thing.

"Really? I knew you were sensible and wouldn't make things difficult for me."

Shen Jiheng had been standing behind her watching her performance, and knew that she was not saying it literally, but was definitely laying the groundwork for something.

After three years of marriage, he thought he knew her inside and out, only to realize now that he didn't understand Han Xi at all.

"but!"

Han Xi suddenly raised his voice, and Han Yue's expression froze.

The next second she said, "You want to marry your mistress? No problem, but you have to leave with nothing. After all, everything you own is my mother's property. I've checked the business operations over the past few years, and the profits have been declining, which means you haven't made any contribution."

Han Yue's face turned pale and then red; he knew this brat was up to no good.

"It's because of the sluggish economy in recent years, so..."

"Don't give me that nonsense. I'm just warning you, if you dare to marry that woman, I will use every means to take back the company and then kick you out."

Not only was Han Yue stunned by her words, but even Shen Jiheng was surprised.

Is this woman, who speaks so harshly, really the Han Xi who used to obey him at all times?

It's no wonder Han Xi did this; she received news that Han Yue wanted to take Ji Qing abroad to register their marriage.

This scheming woman knows how to sweet-talk people and tries every means to get Han Yue to marry her. She even wants to leave the Han Shu Group to her child because she has a son.

No way!

Han Xi locked him up right now, let's see if he still dares to have such thoughts.

The atmosphere was heavy when Shen Jiheng uttered another sentence.

"I will support all of my wife's actions."

Han Xi glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and finally uttered a sensible sentence.

All of Han Yue's plans and ideas were nipped in the bud, and he forced an awkward smile.

"Don't worry, Xi Xi, Dad will never marry her. Your mother will be my only wife in this life."

It's disgusting; Han Xi can't stand it for another second.

"let's go!"

Since she said she was leaving, it seems she has already taken care of things.

Shen Jiheng eagerly stepped forward, pushing the wheelchair, and whispered in her ear.

"Mrs. Shen, I did a good job today."

Han Xi glanced at him, then her gaze fell on the share transfer document in Qin Chuan's hand; this was what she wanted next.

"Not bad, it seems you've been putting on quite a show in front of Miss Gu."

Shen Jiheng's expression darkened, and he silently pushed the wheelchair out.

Why does she always bring up Gu Hanxi?

Upon arriving at the underground parking garage, Shen Jiheng reached out to help her into the car, but Han Xi quickly slapped his hand away.

Shen Jiheng paused and looked at her with a puzzled expression, but when he met her distant and disgusted gaze, he felt a surge of anger.

What are you doing?

"I didn't do anything, I can go up myself."

After speaking, Han Xi slowly stood up, holding onto the handrail. However, when she lifted her foot, it aggravated her injured ribs, causing her to wince in pain.

Shen Jiheng felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart. This stubborn woman would rather suffer than accept his help.

She called him "husband" so obediently when she needed his help, but now that he's no longer of any use to her, she's discarding him like a used tool. She's really something else.

He strode forward, grabbed her around the waist, and lifted her up in his arms, ignoring her expression.

"Let go, I don't need your pretense."

"Han Xi, don't you think you're playing with fire?"

It would be a lie to say she wasn't angry. Shen Jiheng wasn't just sitting around doing nothing; he had canceled an important meeting to come and help her resolve the crisis, only to receive a cold and sarcastic remark instead of a kind word.

Seeing his intense anger, Han Xi knew he was truly furious. He currently held 20% of Han Shu's shares and was the person Han Yue feared most. It seemed the divorce would have to be put on hold.

The most important thing right now is to calm him down and figure out a way to get the shares back.

Han Xi gave a lukewarm smile, feigning grievance.

"Then why don't you think about why I've become like this? It's all because of the things you did that broke my heart."

Shen Jiheng frowned. Would she be sad about something like this?

Having witnessed her contest with Han Yue, Shen Jiheng knew that this woman's words could not be easily trusted.

She married into the Shen family for money, and now she wants a divorce to rekindle her relationship with her first love. She has never had feelings for him.

Feeling depressed is like a bomb buried in my heart, ready to explode at any moment.

"Han Xi, listen to me. No matter what tricks you're playing, I won't let you succeed."

Han Xi smiled calmly, "President Shen has quite the imagination. I just want to win back my husband's heart, and I'm afraid I'll end up like my mother."

Shen Jiheng put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his embrace, a wicked smile creeping onto his handsome, yet wicked face.

Is that really the case?

Han Xi was particularly averse to getting too close to him, and nodded with a forced smile: "Of course, you should let go first, or you'll hurt my wound."

"I'll let go, but first call me 'husband' so I can hear it."

Han Xi gritted her teeth and forced out two words: "Husband!"