Chapter 198 Entering the Si Family
Grandpa Si took in her expression and then explained, "Anan had already told me beforehand."
"I know you mean well and are hiding this because you're worried I'll be anxious. It's okay. I heard he's just exhausted from overwork and will be fine after a rest."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran lowered her eyes slightly and instantly understood that Gu Nan had not revealed everything, so the old man was still unaware of the details. She felt somewhat relieved.
Then the old man spoke again, gently patting his ear: "You've worked hard these past few days. Just tell me if you need anything."
"It's nothing," Jiang Ran replied, bowing her head slightly.
The old man didn't mention anything else in his conversation, but she saw through it all. The Si family was large and powerful, and they could easily send their servants to take care of him.
But now it's obvious that they're relying entirely on her, clearly to create space for her and Si Yanxiao to be alone and increase their opportunities to spend time together.
After guessing the old man's meaning, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly and sighed softly to herself.
The old man's actions were completely futile, and as the person involved, he couldn't say much.
"There's one more thing... I'd like to discuss it with you."
Old Master Si hesitated slightly before speaking, but still spoke slowly.
Seeing his unusual expression, Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion, "What is it?"
The old man covered his lips with his hand, coughed lightly twice to ease the embarrassment on his face, and then said, "Isn't Ayan in the hospital recently? It must be because he's been too busy with work and hasn't adjusted yet."
"So I was thinking, since he's under so much pressure, why not hire someone to help him manage things together?"
Upon hearing this, a look of doubt flashed across Jiang Ran's face. She then raised an eyebrow and asked, "Isn't Gu Nan there?"
She had heard before that Gu Nan had been in charge of managing the company while Si Yanxiao was in a coma, and that she had done a very good job of organizing it.
But Old Master Si hesitated, implying that the person he was referring to was not Gu Nan; otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically asked for her opinion.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran's eyes flashed, and she slowly asked, "Who is the person you're talking about?"
Old Master Si looked up at her seriously and explained softly, "Si Jiliang."
Upon hearing this name, Jiang Ran's expression changed drastically. Si Jiliang's relationship with the Si family was not out in the open.
If the old man were to directly let him handle company affairs, I'm afraid people would gossip about it.
The old man seemed to sense her concerns and comforted her, saying, "It's alright, you don't need to worry about anything else, just tell me your thoughts."
Hearing the old man's words, Jiang Ran's lips gradually tightened into a straight line, and then she said, "I can't make a decision on this matter."
Seeing the puzzled look on Old Master Si's face, Jiang Ran spoke up before he could ask, "In any case, this matter is an official business of the Si Group, and it should be decided by Si Yanxiao."
"You should ask him for his opinion."
Jiang Ran conveniently passed the buck back to her; asking her about something like this?!
Although she was nominally Si Yanxiao's wife, it was rather presumptuous of her to be doing this kind of thing.
Moreover, Si Yanxiao's attitude towards Si Jiliang was also biased...
Just as Jiang Ran was vehemently refusing and hesitating, Old Master Si spoke up again, saying, "As a shareholder of the Si Group, you naturally have decision-making power."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran finally understood the meaning behind his words; it turned out that he was trying to win people over and get them to take sides.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly, a hint of unease flashing across her face, unsure how to respond.
Just as they were hesitating, a male voice suddenly came from outside the door: "I don't want to go."
Jiang Ran looked up and saw Si Jiliang standing outside the door. As soon as she turned her head, their eyes met. Si Jiliang's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked away first. Then he slowly walked into the hall, stood in front of the two of them, and nodded slightly to Jiang Ran as a gesture of acknowledgment.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran nodded slightly, and an awkward atmosphere filled the air.
After all, Si Jiliang's words were still ringing in our ears, yet now he suddenly adopted a distant and unapproachable demeanor.
Seeing this contrast, Jiang Ran couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Upon hearing Si Jiliang's refusal, the old man's brows furrowed abruptly, and he said coldly, "Don't want to go? As a member of the Si family, it's perfectly reasonable for you to help share the burden of official duties!"
When Si Jiliang saw him using his status to intimidate him, his eyes narrowed and a look of displeasure flashed across his face. He spoke in a cold, mocking voice, "The Si family? After all these years, you're only now mentioning that I'm a member of the Si family?"
What a joke!
Seeing that Si Jiliang was blinded by his own involvement while clear-headed bystanders, Jiang Ran couldn't help but sigh softly to herself.
Although Old Master Si did not say it outright, it was clear that he wanted to take the opportunity to enter the Si family business and secure a place for himself while Si Yanxiao was hospitalized.
Unfortunately, he was wrong. Si Jiliang was proud and aloof by nature, so how could he be willing to be second to anyone?
"That's not what I meant." Old Master Si was worried that Si Jiliang would misunderstand, so he quickly explained, "I never favor one over the other. When the company goes bankrupt, it will just be left to you and Ayan. It's good for you to join the company now and get familiar with the business as soon as possible."
As he spoke, Old Master Si slightly furrowed his brows, raised his eyes to look at Si Jiliang with a serious expression, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face as he coldly awaited his reply.
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang's eyes flickered slightly, and a conflicted look crossed his face. He did indeed have his own selfish reasons for not joining the Si Group.
On the one hand, he had already achieved something in other fields and did not want to be attached to the Si family. Moreover, Si Yanxiao had already awakened, and he would definitely not allow himself to enter the Si family. It would probably cause some trouble.
On the other hand, it's because of Jiang Ran...
Thinking of this, Si Jiliang glanced at Jiang Ran with a seemingly casual look, then immediately looked away.
Jiang Yuechen's previous warning still rings in his ears, and every word he said makes sense. No matter how much he can't let go, he can't keep spending time by her side like before.
After that incident, he tried his best to calm himself down and didn't want to have too much contact with her.
Letting go is easier said than done.
He is currently managing to control his inner turmoil, but if they cross paths again, he cannot guarantee that he will still be able to maintain his self-control.
I'm afraid they'd crumble instantly in her presence.
Seeing that he hadn't responded yet, a hint of anxiety flashed through the old man's mind, and he urged him, "How's your consideration?"
Before Si Jiliang could speak, the old man continued, "I have never forced you to do anything, but I am warning you now!"
"You have to choose this path, whether you like it or not."
After saying this, he became angry and started coughing violently out of control.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran quickly patted his back, and a hint of worry flashed in Si Yanxiao's eyes.
He then glanced at Jiang Ran, his brows furrowing slightly as he silently made up his mind.
Then he replied in a low voice, "Okay, I agree."
Upon receiving his affirmative reply, the old man was overjoyed and immediately went to the company to arrange the work for the department headed by Si Jiliang.
Such a large-scale event naturally alerted Gu Nan.
So the news of Si Jiliang's appointment as vice president reached Si Yanxiao's ears the very next second.
Upon hearing the news, Si Yanxiao's expression changed, his brows furrowed tightly, and he quickly got up to leave the hospital.
"Sir, you cannot get up now!"
Seeing this, Gu Nan quickly tried to stop him, but Si Yanxiao coldly pushed him away.
"Bring the computer here."
"gentlemen--"
Gu Nan was in a difficult position. She stood still and tried to comfort him, saying, "This is just a temporary measure for the old man..."
"Expedient measures? Gu Nan, now even you know how to fool people."
If he hadn't fallen ill, the old man wouldn't have come up with this method to give Si Jiliang an identity to enter the company.
This old man really went to great lengths.
As astute as Gu Nan was, he naturally understood Si Yanxiao's meaning. He lowered his head, looking quite helpless: "I'm sorry, sir, I failed to stop him."
If he had been there, things might not have turned out this way.
But one sentence made the sharp-witted man notice the crux of the matter: "If you weren't there, who was?"
Gu Nan was taken aback, opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
But as perceptive as Si Yanxiao was, he already understood, and a cold smile curved his thin lips: "So, Jiang Ran is here too, is that right?"
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