Chapter 165 Si Yuan is acting strangely
Jiang Shu was about to retort when a fiery voice suddenly rang out behind her.
"Meng Huaizhi, what nonsense are you spouting now?"
Jiang Shu turned around abruptly and saw her younger brother striding towards her.
Then he stood directly between the two of them, pressed against Meng Huaizhi's chest, and pushed him away half a step.
Jiang Wang's eyes flashed coldly: "Stay away from my sister."
Jiang Shu froze on the spot, then grabbed Jiang Wang's arm, both angry and anxious: "What are you doing here? Mom asked me to come find you. She said Si Yuan's complexion is off, and you should go back and check on her."
Meng Huaizhi looked at Jiang Shu in front of him, his pupils shrinking slightly.
So, Jiang Shu really didn't come to see him?
Is it really just a coincidence?
Jiang Wang only snapped out of his daze upon hearing Si Yuan's name, and then nodded vaguely.
Then he looked up at Meng Huaizhi and said, "Meng Huaizhi, this is my winery, didn't you know that?"
Meng Huaizhi was taken aback, then chuckled softly.
Jiang Wang wanted to get rid of him?
"You and your brother are both very immature."
Jiang Wang narrowed his eyes and moved closer to Meng Huaizhi, instantly creating a dangerous atmosphere.
"You really have a sharp tongue."
Jiang Shuxin was also startled, probably not expecting Jiang Wang to say such harsh words.
After all, Meng Huaizhi was once their elder.
But she only felt relieved, so she didn't stop them.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the woman who had been standing to the side quickly stepped forward.
She nodded slightly to Jiang Shu, her tone polite and appropriate: "Hello, Ms. Jiang, I am Mr. Meng's business partner, Fang Ning."
Jiang Shu looked at her, slowly tugged at the corners of her mouth, and replied lightly, "Hello, but I'm not familiar with him, so I don't know you either."
Fang Ning's face froze instantly, her hand still frozen in mid-air, unsure whether to retract it or extend it.
Jiang Shu didn't look at her again, and grabbed Jiang Wang's arm, walking towards the door.
He said to Jiang Wang, "Don't waste time here, hurry back and check on Si Yuan."
Meng Huaizhi watched their retreating figures in silence, remaining speechless for a long time.
Fang Ning walked to his side and asked in a low voice, "President Meng, shall we continue the discussion?"
He gazed in the direction Jiang Shu had disappeared, remained silent for a few seconds, and then uttered only three words: "Let's not talk about it anymore."
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Night fell through the window and into the bedroom.
When Jiang Wang returned, it was already dark, and the living room was quiet.
Jiang Wang tiptoed and pushed open the door, where he saw a dim nightlight on the bedside table.
Si Yuan was curled up in the blanket with her back to him, already fast asleep.
He took a shower in the guest room before returning to the bedroom. He lifted the covers, lay down, and reached out to pull the person tightly into his arms from behind.
Jiang Wang rested his chin on Si Yuan's head, his voice hoarse and filled with unconcealed weariness: "Have you eaten?"
Si Yuan's eyelashes trembled. She opened her eyes, her emotions unreadable in the darkness, and simply replied, "I've already eaten."
"That's good." Jiang Wang tightened his arms around her, his palm pressed against her waist and abdomen. "Mom said you've looked unwell these past few days and haven't been eating much. I've been worried about you."
Si Yuan twitched the corners of her mouth and chuckled very softly: "Is that so?"
Her tone was flat, as flat as a stagnant pool.
Jiang Wang was so exhausted that he could barely lift his eyelids.
So I didn't investigate the problem too closely, and soon fell into a deep sleep while holding her.
Si Yuan couldn't fall asleep.
Or rather, he didn't fall asleep at all from beginning to end.
I slept without any dreams.
When Jiang Wang woke up, it was already broad daylight.
In a daze, he instinctively touched his side.
She didn't have her usual slender waist; instead, one side was cold.
Si Yuan has disappeared.
Jiang Wang regained consciousness almost instantly, his heart pounding.
He sat up and suddenly heard a series of rapid retching sounds coming from the bathroom.
It was Si Yuan's voice.
Jiang Wang was startled and almost sprang up to rush over, staggering as he went.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw Si Yuan leaning against the sink, having just finished vomiting. Her face was pale, and her forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat. She looked extremely uncomfortable.
His heart tightened, and he quickly walked over and put his arm around her shoulder: "Come on, I'll take you to the hospital."
Si Yuan took a long time to recover before shaking her head, her voice weak and unsteady.
Remembering Song Yan's words, she truthfully replied, "I went there. The doctor said it was just malnutrition and low potassium, nothing serious."
"No, we have to check again." Jiang Wang frowned, grabbed Si Yuan's hand, and prepared to get dressed and leave. "I'm not at ease."
Si Yuan grabbed his wrist, looked up at him, and suddenly asked lightly, "Aren't you busy today?"
Jiang Wang paused, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his tone softened: "I'm still busy, but it'll only be a couple of days. Once I'm done, I'll spend some quality time with you. It'll be over soon."
Si Yuan looked at him, slowly nodded, and smiled: "Then let's not go. My department has a meeting this morning, and I have to chair it."
Jiang Wang stared into her eyes.
Si Yuan's smile was only superficial; her eyes were empty.
It's a feeling of being wronged.
He knew her too well; she clearly looked wronged.
He raised his hand and stroked her face, his voice deepening as he asked, "Siyuan, who bullied you?"
Si Yuan lowered her eyes to avoid his gaze, and asked casually with a smile, "If someone bullies me, will you go and seek revenge?"
Jiang Wang grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up at him, his eyes turning fierce.
"You're my man. Anyone who dares to lay a finger on you, I'll kill them."
Si Yuan looked at the ruthlessness and heartache surging in his eyes; he seemed to still love her very much.
But the emptiness and chill in my heart still wouldn't dissipate.
She knew that, more important than confirming his love was her career.
She raised her hand and covered his hand that was holding her chin, gently prying it open, the smile on her lips fading slightly.
Si Yuan followed up on his words, saying, "Don't worry, who would dare to bully your people?"
Jiang Wang breathed a sigh of relief, but he hadn't given up on the idea of going to the hospital. He grabbed her wrist and led her into the bedroom.
"Change your clothes and go to the hospital first. Meng Huaizhi won't cause you any trouble."
Just as Si Yuan was about to offer further advice, her phone suddenly rang.
The three characters "Meng Huaizhi" appeared on the screen.
Jiang Wang frowned, about to hang up, when Si Yuan answered first.
Without knowing what was said on the other end, Si Yuan nodded slightly, hummed in agreement, and then hung up.
"Mr. Meng has something important to discuss with me, so I have to go back."
Jiang Wang's face immediately turned sour.
He wanted to say something more, but Si Yuan had already pulled her hand away and smiled, "I'll go to work first. Don't worry, I'll go to the hospital by myself."
Jiang Wang watched her turn to change her clothes, and for some reason, he felt as if something was blocking his chest.
But he couldn't explain why.
Why doesn't Si Yuan trust him anymore?
Even the little bit of dependence she had managed to develop on him before was gone.
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A flight departed from Aocheng and landed at Haicheng Airport.
At the exit, a woman wearing a black trench coat walked out.
She looked up at the gray sky over Haicheng, her eyes filled with coldness.
Her months in prison had almost worn away all her arrogance and domineering nature, leaving only cold-blooded ruthlessness.
She took out her phone, found a photo of Si Yuan, pressed her fingertip hard on the screen, and after a long while, suddenly smiled.
"Si Yuan, the suffering I endured in prison will be made to pay you back, bit by bit, tenfold."
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