Chapter 130: Offering Advice and Strategies
But it only lasted for a moment before he forced himself to suppress it.
In a standoff, if he shows weakness, he will lose the purpose of his trip.
Seeing that he remained unmoved, Old Master Si suddenly sneered and issued a final ultimatum: "I'm warning you, after today I don't want to hear that woman's name from your mouth again."
"You know perfectly well that she's taboo to me, so don't keep making me angry!"
"I didn't." Si Yanxiao was about to explain, "I just..."
"I don't want to hear your unnecessary nonsense. You just need to behave yourself and stay with Jiang Ran, and that will be considered fulfilling your final filial duty!"
As he spoke, Old Master Si slightly closed his eyes, concealing the deep disappointment and heartbreak within them.
Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them.
Even now, though his heart is completely cold, he still protects his safety in another way.
Jiang Ran was his talisman.
Si Yanxiao knew the inside story and naturally understood the deeper meaning behind the old man's words. He lowered his eyes slightly and, unusually, did not utter a word of rebuttal.
His expression was inscrutable, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
Old Master Si looked at him, his brows furrowed, and then said coldly to himself, "If you don't want to follow the rules, fine!"
"The Si Group can function without you, but you should resign and get out of the Si family!"
His words carried a subtle warning, and after saying that, he turned and prepared to leave.
After walking a few steps, Si Yanxiao's voice suddenly came from behind: "Father."
Old Master Si paused slightly, not turning his head, waiting for him to continue. Si Yanxiao spoke slowly: "I understand you mean well, but I just want the truth: is she... really gone?"
The tone of his voice carried a hint of pleading, which made Old Master Si feel quite uncomfortable.
He gripped his cane tightly, let out a long sigh, and softened his tone as he replied in a low voice, "I watched her being taken to the crematorium with my own eyes."
Entering the crematorium means that after hospital tests confirm the loss of vital signs, there is no chance of survival.
Si Yanxiao closed his eyes slightly, his face revealing unspeakable sorrow.
Just then, an untimely cell phone ringtone sounded.
Si Yanxiao lowered his eyes slightly and when he saw that the caller ID showed Gu Nan, he quickly swiped to answer.
"We've received information that a witness seems to have seen Miss Bai." Gu Nan's voice came slowly from the receiver, like a reassuring pill.
Si Yanxiao felt relieved instantly and quickly replied, "Okay, I'll go right away."
Just as he was about to hang up, he heard Gu Nan softly call out, "Ayan."
Si Yanxiao paused, then brought the phone to his ear again: "Is there anything else?"
Gu Nan hesitated for a moment, but still spoke slowly to warn others: "Don't have too high expectations. After all, this witness is not certain, only suspected."
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "A suspicion is acceptable, but I will not let go of any clue!"
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Without saying a word, he brushed past Old Master Si.
Watching Si Yanxiao's departing figure, Old Master Si frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing across his face.
Clues or clues?
What has he been investigating lately?
Thinking of this, a sense of worry instantly welled up in Old Master Si's heart.
Si Yanxiao couldn't forget Bai Zhuwei, and now he was clearly suspicious and seeking confirmation from himself.
And he didn't know how much longer he could keep that secret...
Thinking of this, Old Master Si's eyes changed instantly. He strode towards the hall and instructed the butler to prepare a car to go to the villa.
Jiang Ran had arranged to meet Jiang Yuechen today and was about to leave when she unexpectedly ran into Old Master Si.
"Do you have time?" Old Master Si asked directly. "I'd like to have a talk with you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran quietly put the car keys in her pocket and nodded repeatedly: "Okay."
She then followed him toward the hall, and took the opportunity to send a message to Jiang Yuechen, saying that she had something urgent to attend to and the time was to be determined.
Jiang Ran helped the old man sit down on the sofa, then asked with a puzzled look, "Is there some kind of symptom on his body?"
As Grandpa Si's health improved and he gradually recovered, she visited the old house less often and did not have acupuncture as frequently as before.
Upon seeing the old man come to our door, we naturally assumed that something had gone wrong and his old ailment had relapsed.
Hearing Jiang Ran's concern, Old Master Si slowly shook his head: "No, I'm fine lately."
"And who are you?" Jiang Ran asked, looking puzzled.
Old Master Si coughed twice, then looked at the butler. The butler immediately understood and dismissed the servants standing around, leaving only the two of them in the hall.
Then he spoke up, asking, "How have things been between you and Ayan lately?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ran instantly understood the deeper meaning behind his visit.
She pursed her lips slightly and said truthfully, "As usual."
"No progress at all?" Old Master Si asked hurriedly, his expression filled with extreme anxiety.
Jiang Ran shook her head and said in a deep voice, "His prejudice against me is too deep, and it won't change anytime soon."
"Is that so?" After hearing this, Old Master Si pondered for a moment, then fell into deep thought.
Jiang Ran looked at his expression and sighed softly to herself.
The parties involved remained unmoved, while the two of them stood there anxiously waiting.
It really proves the saying that the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is.
Old Master Si had obviously expected this result, but hearing that there was no progress inevitably made him a little anxious.
Looking at Jiang Ran, seeing her lowered eyes and silent, he assumed she was also troubled and quickly offered advice: "Then you should try to get closer to him and try to gain his attention."
"Get close?" Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat helpless. "You know what kind of personality Si Yanxiao has. Me, get close to him? I'd be lucky if he didn't kick me out of the three-meter radius."
Listening to Jiang Ran's accusations, Old Master Si lowered his eyes slightly, knowing that they were true, and then gave her some advice.
Jiang Ran listened half-heartedly, but it was nothing more than a subtle attempt to win over Si Yanxiao's heart.
It's easier said than done. Si Yanxiao is like a cold-faced devil, you can't warm his heart. How can you win him over?
Jiang Ran inwardly grumbled, but showed no sign on her face, simply nodding in agreement.
In Old Master Si's eyes, however, he seemed to be learning a lot. The two of them were now in the same boat, so he couldn't help but give him a few more instructions.
"Okay, I understand." Jiang Ran nodded and spoke up.
Apart from this, no other actions have been taken.
Her heart wasn't with Si Yanxiao to begin with, so naturally she wasn't as enthusiastic as Old Master Si. Compared to his enthusiasm, she seemed rather indifferent.
He just kept a normal expression, so no one noticed.
After waiting for Grandpa Si to finish "giving her advice," Jiang Ran saw him off at the door and watched him leave.
He then looked up at the second floor and suddenly let out a cold sneer.
She murmured to herself, "If there's no love, what's the point of trying? It's all in vain."
After saying that, he shook his head slightly.
She only wanted to use Si Yanxiao's spiritual power to get what she needed. Why would she want to win his heart?
Wouldn't that just create unnecessary trouble for the future? It's a tangled mess that's hard to unravel.
Meanwhile, after returning to the old house, Grandpa Si remembered Si Yanxiao's unusual behavior after receiving a phone call earlier that day, and immediately picked up his phone to call Gu Nan.
At that time, Gu Nan had just separated from Si Yanxiao not long ago. When she saw the contact name, her eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly swiped to answer the call.
"Uncle Si," Gu Nan called out cautiously.
"Where?" Old Master Si asked directly.
Gu Nan casually made up a lie: "I'm at the company. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Grandpa Si responded and then said, "I've come to the old house because I have something I want to say to you."
As Gu Nan listened, a bad feeling arose in her heart, but she still agreed.
Then he drove to the old house, and half an hour later, he stood in front of Grandpa Si, looking like a child who had made a mistake.
Grandpa Si remained silent, simply brewing his tea and leaving him standing aside.
Gu Nan pursed her lips slightly, a hint of unease flashing across her face.
I felt an invisible pressure coming from all around me.
Hesitating whether to speak up and remind him, Old Master Si stopped what he was doing and slowly spoke.
"Anan." Old Master Si looked up at him, then pointed to the side and said, "Sit down."
After he sat down in response, Old Master Si handed him the tea.
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