Chapter 215 Proving Identity
After saying that, Jiang Ran turned and left.
Watching her receding figure, Si Jiliang's expression hardened, his eyes filled with disappointment. He stood there blankly for a long time, unable to move.
He had initially thought she was reminiscing about her past life and had made a special trip back to this place, but it turned out to be just his own wishful thinking...
Si Jiliang felt his hopes shatter in an instant, and his heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, completely cold.
At the same time, Jiang Ran prepared to leave the Taoist temple. Walking on the quiet path, she looked at everything familiar in front of her, but her mind was filled with many thoughts.
Scenes from the past replayed in my mind, a stark contrast to the carefree days of the past and the constraints I face now.
After being deliberately targeted this time, she became even more convinced that the person behind it was aiming directly at Si Yanxiao, and that she was merely implicated.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran's eyes sharpened, a hint of coldness flashing within them.
After leaving the Taoist temple, instead of returning to the villa, he drove directly to the Si family's residence.
As soon as I entered the lobby, the receptionist politely asked, "Hello, who are you looking for?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow slightly and replied softly, "Si Yanxiao."
The receptionist was surprised to see her address her by her first name, and her eyes began to look at her with a hint of curiosity.
He glanced at her briefly and replied in a low voice, "Do you have an appointment?"
reserve?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran paused slightly, then slowly shook her head and replied in a deep voice, "No."
"I'm sorry, but you can't enter the president's office without an appointment," the receptionist said apologetically but still politely.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran lowered her brow slightly and suddenly chuckled, "Do I need an appointment to see him?"
Seeing the familiarity in her voice, the receptionist was slightly shocked, then asked softly, "What is your relationship with President Si?"
As she spoke, she raised her eyes and cautiously looked around at Jiang Ran, only to find that he was an unfamiliar face, which made her even more curious.
Jiang Ran noticed her scrutiny, raised her brow slightly, and was about to speak when a gasp suddenly came from behind her.
"Jiang Ran?!"
Hearing the sound, Jiang Ran turned her head and saw Gu Nan standing not far away, looking at her with a look of surprise on her face, with a group of staff members behind her.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran slightly curled the corners of her lips and nodded in acknowledgment, but a hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes.
Who would have thought we'd run into each other under these circumstances? One was the center of attention, while the other was blocked downstairs and couldn't even get into the elevator.
The difference couldn't be more extreme!
Just as Jiang Ran was feeling indignant, Gu Nan walked over and asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
After all, Jiang Ran had never been involved in the company for the previous six years, so her sudden visit took him quite a surprise.
The receptionist, noticing that Jiang Ran and Gu Nan knew each other, showed a hint of surprise. Before Jiang Ran could speak, she quickly explained, "Assistant Gu, this lady is here to see President Si, but she didn't have an appointment, so..."
She paused slightly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. Gu Nan understood her unspoken meaning and nodded slightly: "You did well, but she will be an exception from now on."
The receptionist and the executives behind her all looked puzzled. Gu Nan glanced at Jiang Ran with her eyes lowered, then slowly spoke up: "Because she is the rightful Mrs. Si!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was startled, and their eyes showed even more shock as they looked at Jiang Ran.
Seeing is believing. They had long heard that President Si was already married. Although they had no access to high society circles and did not know the secrets, they had heard some things from their own channels.
Mrs. Si is known for her arrogant and domineering behavior, but upon meeting her today, she seems to be different from the rumors.
Gu Nan noticed their scrutinizing gazes, turned her head to look, her eyes narrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face.
Upon seeing this, everyone hurriedly lowered their heads.
Jiang Ran listened to Gu Nan clarify her identity but did not stop her. After all, Si Yanxiao was being secretly plotted against, and she would probably have to come to the company more often in the future.
This explanation also saves us from unnecessary trouble.
Then she looked up at Gu Nan, pursed her lips slightly, and whispered a reminder: "Let's go upstairs and talk."
"Okay." Gu Nan nodded, then instructed the people behind her, "Submit the revised plans to my office before tonight."
After saying that, she turned and left. Jiang Ran nodded slightly to the crowd and then followed Gu Nan away. The crowd was left stunned, exchanging bewildered glances, unable to recover for a long time.
Gu Nan led Jiang Ran directly to Si Yanxiao's office, made her a cup of tea, and then asked, "Si Yanxiao isn't here. Is there something important you need to discuss?"
Gu Nan understood the saying, "No one visits the temple without a reason."
Upon hearing that Si Yanxiao was not there, a look of understanding flashed across Jiang Ran's face.
She had already calculated before she arrived and found that Si Yanxiao was not in this area, but she didn't take it seriously because the spiritual energy had been blocked recently.
Unexpectedly, the calculation was accurate. It seems that the cultivation in the Purple Bamboo Forest is indeed effective. With continued practice, the spiritual energy will soon return to the body.
Thinking of this, a hint of joy flashed through Jiang Ran's heart.
"Hmm." Jiang Ran nodded slowly and replied softly, "It's precisely because I knew he wasn't here that I was able to come and investigate some things."
Jiang Ran didn't say it explicitly, but the shrewd Gu Nan understood instantly.
He knew about the division of labor and cooperation between the two. Jiang Ran was in charge of the covert operations, but Si Yanxiao was resistant to metaphysics, so they had not been able to investigate together.
Thinking of this, Gu Nan nodded slightly: "Okay, I'll wait for you outside."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Jiang Ran some private space.
Jiang Ran watched his retreating figure until he closed the door behind him, then she looked around with a focused gaze.
I could only sense a suffocating atmosphere emanating from the surroundings, as if an invisible force was enveloping the entire room, and the closer I got, the clearer it became.
Sensing the unusual aura, Jiang Ran's eyes suddenly sharpened. This aura was so faint that ordinary people would not be able to detect it, but for cultivators, it was like an invisible "poison."
Si Yanxiao possesses imperial aura, and he will inevitably be affected by it in the long run.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran's expression grew even more unpleasant, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
Then, he slightly closed his eyes, extended his divine sense to investigate the surrounding situation, and suddenly discovered that the room was filled with extremely heavy yin energy.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Ran frowned. After seeing what was in the Yin energy, her eyes suddenly turned cold. She hurriedly opened her eyes, withdrew her divine sense, and her face was full of shock.
It's...it's actually a Fallen Fiend?!
How did this thing end up here?
The art of "falling evil spirits" is sinister and vicious, and has long been rejected by the metaphysical school. Only those who practice evil arts can master this art.
Once the evil aura descends, Si Yanxiao will be affected in many ways, and his whereabouts will be known to those behind the scenes.
No wonder Si Yanxiao was controlled at every turn; it turns out that person had already cast such a despicable spell!
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran couldn't help but feel horrified. The fact that the person could silently place Luo Sha next to Si Yanxiao showed that their interference was already quite extensive.
Aside from the fact that the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, we have probably already seized the initiative without even realizing it.
Jiang Ran's expression suddenly turned cold. She wanted to tell Si Yanxiao about this to warn him, but then she thought that the old man was still gradually recovering.
Si Yanxiao also juggled his busy schedule. In addition, he was naturally suspicious. He told him that whether he believed it or not was one thing, but the other was that this matter was only what he had seen and had not yet been verified.
After considering various factors, Jiang Ran's eyes narrowed, and she decided to put the matter aside for the time being.
We'll tell him the truth once there's further progress or once the old man has fully recovered.
Otherwise, if they accidentally let something slip and get caught up in anger, it will only make things more complicated and difficult to handle.
At the same time, Si Yanxiao sat in front of the tombstone with his eyes lowered, his face solemn. He raised his hand and placed it on the tombstone, gently stroking the engravings on it. His eyes were filled with complex emotions, and he remained silent.
The surroundings were completely silent when suddenly the cell phone rang.
His thoughts were abruptly interrupted. Si Yanxiao's eyes suddenly sharpened, his brows furrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed across his face.
Looking down at the phone screen, I saw an unfamiliar number.
After hesitating for a moment, he swiped to answer the call.
Then a male voice could be faintly heard coming from the receiver: "Mr. Si, we have news about Miss Bai."
"Where is it?!" Si Yanxiao asked immediately upon hearing this.
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