172: Chapter 172 Calm Down 172: Chapter 172 Calm Down Ouyang Jiuzhang clearly faltered at her question.
“Why are you suddenly asking about this?
I don’t recall you having any interaction with the Si Family.”
Su He didn’t evade the question and replied, “Not long ago, I performed a heart transplant surgery for Si Jinchuan’s sister, so there’s been some interaction.”
“Now, I have some doubts in my mind, but the information I’ve found is clearly incomplete, which is why I can only come to ask you.”
She knew that the elder was from Beijing and that the Ouyang Family’s relationship with the Si Family was not shallow.
The elder must know some old stories.
Sitting beside her, Jiang Yan, quiet till now, also cast a glance at her, with a hint of suspicion and inquisition.
For no reason at all, why would she take the initiative to inquire about the Si Family’s affairs?
Half an hour later.
Su He had a new understanding of the Si Family in her heart.
As it turns out, Si Jinchuan’s biological mother was not a mistress, but his father’s first love.
However, due to differences in family backgrounds, they were ultimately forced to separate.
The one who split them up was none other than Old Mr.
Si.
Shortly thereafter, Si Jinchuan’s father married someone else, thus forming his own family.
However, at that time, Si Jinchuan’s mother happened to be pregnant, and he was not the second child of the Si Family, but the eldest.
It was just that the Si Family, in order to justify the marriage with Si Jinchuan’s father’s official wife, did not acknowledge Si Jinchuan as the eldest grandson of the Si Family.
From childhood to adulthood, he lived as an “illegitimate child.”
Old Mr.
Si brought him back to the Si Family when he was one year old.
Although Old Mr.
Si disliked his biological mother, after all, Si Jinchuan was of Si Family bloodline, so naturally, he would not allow him to be deserted and neglected outside.
Si Jinchuan was clever from a young age but knew how to compromise and keep a low profile.
Old Mr.
Si grew very fond of him and personally instructed him, essentially raising him with his own hands.
However, Old Mr.
Si never intended to hand over the Si Family to him, teaching him only to be a competent right-hand man for his elder grandson, Si Yao.
But in the end, it was Si Jinchuan who became the person in charge of the Si Family.
According to the old man, Old Mr.
Si’s will did not leave any inheritance for Si Jinchuan, nor was the right of succession in his hands.
As he was Old Mr.
Si’s friend, he was present when Old Mr.
Si made his will and knew the content of the will, but the content had changed when the will was announced later…
and no one from the Si Family raised any objections.
…
On their way back, Su He rode in Jiang Yan’s car, her own had been driven back by Fei Xu.
The two did not return to Moon Gift Villa but went back to the Jiang Family Mansion; the little one had been picked up from school and brought back to the mansion.
Earlier, because Ouyang Jiuzhang was present, Jiang Yan didn’t ask anything.
But now, he was somewhat curious.
He held her hand, the warm pads of his fingers rubbing against the back of her fair and soft hand.
“Tell me, what made you think to investigate him?”
This was something he had never heard her mention before.
Upon hearing this, Su He looked down at the hand held in his palm for a moment before slowly speaking up.
“Because Ye Jiuqing told me, Si Jinchuan is a member of the Xuanqing Organization.”
She turned her head and said to him very seriously.
Jiang Yan was indeed somewhat surprised after hearing this.
His brows knitted slightly, “Why didn’t you tell me before?”
Su He said, “I just wanted to confirm a bit more before telling you.”
The man’s face became stern, and his gentle voice became a bit serious, “In the future, don’t hide such things from me.
If you act rashly without my knowledge, I’ll be worried.”
Previously, he had also sent people to investigate the Xuanqing Organization but had no leads.
How did that kid Ye Jiuqing know?
He didn’t believe his own abilities were inferior to his.
“How did he know?” the man asked solemnly.
Su He probably briefed him on the ins and outs of the matter, then gave him a glance, thoughtfully adding, “It was just a blind cat running into a dead mouse, a sheer fluke that led to his discovery.”
The implication was: it had nothing to do with his actual strength.
“Right, I also asked Si Jinchuan to investigate someone for me…”
She shifted the topic, not wanting him to dwell on Ye Jiuqing any longer, because she noticed this man seemed to harbor even greater hostility towards Ye Jiuqing.
As she finished speaking, the man’s brows furrowed tighter.
And he cut to the chase, “So, you suspect that Si Jinchuan is also connected to the X Group, right?”
Su He nodded, “Yes, but there’s no evidence at present; I’ve already had Bai Yang look into it.”
While speaking, she seemed to have thought of something, “Do you think, Si Jinchuan could be like you?
Look, you own such a huge company like the Jiang Family’s, yet you also established DK Group on your own.
So even if Si Jinchuan took over the Si Family’s power, before that, he had no real authority within the Si Family, yet somehow he became the one in charge.”
At this point, the man interjected.
His deep, magnetic voice resonated, “As far as I know, the X Group had already been established as a multinational company before Si Jinchuan became the one in charge of the Si Family.”
Su He hadn’t delved deeply into the connection between the two.
However, after what he said, some previously vague matters suddenly became clear, as if clouds parted to reveal the clear blue sky.
She looked at the man, her brow rising slightly as she spoke, “So, the reason no one in the Si Family opposed Si Jinchuan’s succession over Si Yao was because of the power behind him.”
Jiang Yan looked at her delicate, fair face, her eyes shining like they were filled with stars and oceans, even more radiant and enticing.
The teardrop-shaped mole beneath the corner of her right eye added a hint of seduction, making one yearn to meld her into their very body.
Plus, the way she analyzed things seriously was utterly captivating.
And those cherry-red lips, opening and closing, were irresistibly enchanting.
Su He felt that with his slight pointing out, her mind became even more perceptive.
Just as she was about to say more, the man reached out to lift her chin.
The words she was about to utter turned into, “What’s wrong?”
His deep, dark eyes were like an ancient well, his husky voice straightforward, “What to do, I want to kiss you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, his kiss descended.
Su He: “…”
The next second, Su He reacted—Jiang Feng and Jiang Qi were still in the car.
She raised her hand to push his shoulder slightly, their lips parted a bit, and she said, “There are other people in the car, can’t you be serious?”
Jiang Yan’s defined fingers hooked her chin, his lips grazing her soft ones, his voice low, “Don’t worry, they won’t peek.”
The two people in the driver and passenger seats tacitly ignored everything happening in the back seat.
After Master’s words, Jiang Feng consciously pressed the partition button.
With that scene unfolding, they wouldn’t dare to watch even with the courage of a thousand tigers.
…
The space was already tight, the rapidly rising temperature made the air in the car even thinner.
The man was an expert kisser, his burning tip of the tongue coaxing and entwining with her soft lips and tongue in a wanton storm.
Soon, she was overwhelmed, her body weak and numb, relying entirely on him.
Jiang Yan noticed the scant air left in her lungs, grabbed her waist, parted her legs, and had her sit on his lap.
His lips left her, sweeping down her cheeks with a burning trail.
Su He wrapped her arms around his neck, needing to tilt her head slightly.
This was her subconscious reaction, led entirely by him.
The entire car was filled with an ambiguous, rippling intimacy.
“…”
Su He felt entirely enfeebled by his provocation, but luckily her sanity prevailed and her will remained strong.
The man’s lips spread from her neck to her ear, the heat of his breath and whispers scorching her snow-white skin.
She was jolted back to her senses by his scorching breath.
She bit her lip, her voice a little breathy, “Jiang Yan, if something accidental happens, it’s not my responsibility!”
The man buried his head between her neck and ear, pausing for a moment, then withdrew and lifted his eyes to look at her.
Su He’s lustrous eyes slightly lowered, locking with his, and she saw those profound eyes filled with intense desire.
Then, she furrowed her brows.
The man’s thin lips slightly raised, and his low, husky voice seemed to emanate from deep within his chest, turning one’s ears soft and tender.
“No need to wait, it’s already happened.”
Su He: “…”
After a pause of a few seconds, she swiftly climbed down from him and then sat back in her own seat.
Although her body was a bit weak, she wasn’t powerless.
From the corner of her eye, she glanced at that spot and immediately withdrew her gaze.
Next, she curled up in her seat.
Her posture seemed as if she was facing some flood or ferocious beast, making her entire being on alert.
Immediately after, she took a glance at the night view outside the car window.
Right after, her coquettish yet crisp voice echoed in the vehicle, reminding someone, “There’s about twenty more minutes till we reach the old mansion, so calm down yourself.”
The roadside lights, intermingling with the motion of the car, cast upon her fair face, and her slightly curled lashes fluttered like fans, her dazzling, lustrous eyes glittering like the Milky Way, prompting wild fantasies and restless desires.
Jiang Yan looked straight at her, wordlessly.
Su He felt a tingling sensation on her scalp from his gaze, “Don’t look at me with those eyes, sorry, I can’t help you, just take a few deep breaths and you’ll be fine.”
Having said that, she turned her head towards the window without hesitation and lowered the car window halfway.
She couldn’t afford to join him in his frenzy in the car…
If he had no shame, that was his own thick-skinned issue, but she still wanted to save face.
The evening breeze blew gently, bringing a trace of coolness across her cheeks, and strands of her hair danced with the wind.
“…”
As the black Rolls-Royce entered the Jiang Family Mansion, not too far away, amidst the greenery, there was a camera set up.
It had just captured the person sitting in the back of the car.
While he was smugly admiring the photos he had taken, he was oblivious to the danger creeping closer.
Not until he suddenly sensed a shadow overlaid above his head did he realize something was amiss.
The man holding the camera slowly looked up, and with the faint moonlight, he saw the face of the man above him.
Fei Yang, with his hands behind his back, a slight smile on his stern face, looked down at him and tugged at the corner of his mouth, “Like what you see?”
The man on the ground, flabbergasted, nodded foolishly, answering, “Yes, it’s nice.”
Fei Yang extended a hand and slapped him on the forehead, saying, “Nice?
I think you’ve grown weary of living!”
The man, struck hard by the slap, felt his head buzzing.
Fei Yang commanded coldly, “Take him away and confiscate the camera.”
At his command, his bodyguards stepped forward, confiscated the camera from his hand, gagged him, and then swiftly carried him away.
The whole process took just a minute or two.
After dinner, Jiang Yan had some business and went to the study.
Su He and the little one kept the Old Madam company for a chat downstairs.
In the study.
Three men stood in front of a large mahogany desk, with a camera placed on the table.
“Master, the man has been interrogated.
He says he was just curious and came here to take photos sneakily, with no one behind his actions.”
“The identity of this man has been verified as well.
He truly is a journalist, working at a small news agency with only five employees.”
Fei Yang reported in a detailed yet concise manner.
The man sat in the executive chair, resting his chin on one hand, seemingly lost in thought about something.
His deep, ink-like eyes narrowed slightly, and his cold and noble features grew a few shades darker, his expression exuding a chilling coldness that could make one shiver without feeling cold.
After a long while, the man’s cold and distant voice sounded with indifference: “Then let them release the news tonight that my illness has worsened.”
Jiang Qi was startled for a few seconds before responding: “Understood, Master, your subordinate will take care of it immediately.”
Having said that, he turned and left.
The man then turned to Jiang Feng, asking, “What’s the situation with Lin Yuanshan?”
Jiang Feng replied, “He’s not in any serious trouble at the moment.
I’ve already instructed someone to relocate his family.
Of the people who tried to assassinate him, only one was taken alive.
But he’s tight-lipped; we’ve yet to get any useful information out of him.
Also, the person called Ms.
Qiu that Lin Yuanshan mentioned before, her family is still looking for her.
However, we have narrowed down the search to M Country.
They probably did the same as Lin Yuanshan, changing their names, so it’s going to take some time to find them.”
Hearing this, the man grunted.
Then, his aloof and solemn voice was heard again: “Fei Yang, make sure Fei Xu is secretly protecting Young Madam lately, especially when she goes out on her own, and inform me immediately.”
Fei Yang confirmed, “Yes, Master.”
The man ordered in a deep voice, “Also, keep a close watch on the Si Family of Beijing, especially Si Jinchuan’s every move!”
“Yes, your subordinate understands.”
…
It was an hour later when Jiang Yan left the study.
Su He heard footsteps near the stairs and looked up to see Jiang Yan also looking at her.
The man came downstairs, and seeing only her, he asked, “Where’s Grandma and the baby?”
Su He replied, “Grandma was tired and has gone to rest in her room.
Jiang You just returned, and is now playing in the back garden with him and Paomian.”
She was too lazy to follow them out.
“By the way, the baby said he wants to stay at the old mansion tonight, since tomorrow is Saturday and he doesn’t have to go to kindergarten.”
“Alright, let him be.”
He sat down beside her, leaning back on the couch, and Su He took several more glances at him.
She had to admit, this man was indeed very handsome, and she was very attracted to his appearance.
Although she had seen many handsome men, the face of the man before her was always in her aesthetic sweet spot, never tiring to look at, even growing handsomer the more she looked.
Jiang Yan naturally felt her gaze and turned his head, his lips slightly curled as he said, “Honey, don’t stare at me with those eyes, or I might think you want me.”
“If I can’t hold back, I might turn into a wolf on the spot.”
Su He: “…”
She mercilessly teased, “Can’t you be serious for more than three seconds?
Your mind is always filled with all kinds of nonsense.”
The man stretched out his long arm, landing it on her shoulder, then drew her into his chest, a mischievous and playful smirk hidden in his deep eyes: “Can’t help it, when I see Mrs.
Jiang, my mind only thinks of these wonderful things with you.”
“…”
Su He didn’t want to banter with him and changed the topic, “What did you send Jiang Qi to do?”
She just saw Jiang Qi hurriedly leave earlier, and it didn’t seem like he was just heading home after finishing work.
The man smiled, “You have sharp eyes?”
He lifted her chin with one hand, his thumb caressing her delicate skin.
Su He rolled her eyes at him and swatted his hand away, “Just speak properly, stop moving your hands around.”
“I just caught a paparazzi at the door, and I sent Jiang Qi to let their news agency spread the news of my serious illness.”
“Serious illness?”
Su He’s brows raised slightly, her clear and water-like eyes sizing him up and down: “What are you planning now?
Give me a spoiler in advance.”
She found that this man was calm and methodical, doing things in an orderly fashion without hastily taking action, but always shocking everyone when he did.