Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 491 Trouble
For Ji Yan, life after joining the Jiang family was nothing special.

For her, where she was or what she did was just a change of scenery for her body. As for the Jiang family and the outside world, after the initial novelty and curiosity wore off, they paid less attention to her.

Although she moved into the office as a high-ranking executive, she actually had no real power. Even with Jiang Beiheng backing her up, allowing her to act recklessly throughout the company, Jiang Muchen didn't delegate any of his power to her. To the employees, such a leader was nothing more than someone who came to the company to cause trouble. No matter how hard they tried to please him, they probably wouldn't gain any benefit.

In particular, this young lady has a very strange temper. When she's not having an outburst, she's fine; she just sits in her office in a daze. But when she does have an outburst, she's incredibly difficult and unreasonable. Unfortunately, she works in the administration department, so the administration department is the most affected. Everyone who talks about this young lady has a headache.

Jiang Xingci, the head of the administration department, seemed to have no objection to this. No matter what trouble the newly promoted young lady caused, he accepted it all with a smile. He would even treat the entire department to afternoon tea in the name of the young lady when the employees were too resentful.

Ji Yan went out for lunch that day and returned to the company during afternoon tea. An administrative staff member thanked her with a coffee, and that's how she found out about the incident.

With a quick thought, Ji Yan guessed who was behind this.

The next moment, she pushed open the door to Jiang Xingci's office.

Jiang Xingci was busy at her computer when she heard someone enter the room without knocking. She looked up and saw her, but instead of showing any displeasure, she quickly smiled slightly. "What is it?"

As the son of the third branch of the Jiang family, he had no real power in his father's family. After joining the company, he was also put on the sidelines and assigned to the administrative department. After gradually rising to the position of manager, he has performed well in the past two years. He has entered the core management team through several projects and has gained Jiang Muchen's favor. He is considered one of the top figures in the company. Apart from Jiang Muchen, he basically doesn't have to pay attention to anyone else's face.

Yet, when facing her, this outstanding person was exceptionally patient and tolerant, with a temper that was simply outrageously good.

It's almost bizarre.

Ji Yan sat down directly in the chair opposite him, tilted her head and asked, "Did you buy the coffee?"

Jiang Xingci raised an eyebrow slightly. "I heard you bought it."

Ji Yan suddenly sneered, then said, "Are you helping me clean up the mess and cover for me?"

Jiang Xingci said, "I think employee morale and company atmosphere are also very important."

"So you think my arrival has disrupted the company atmosphere?"

Jiang Xingci chuckled. "How could that be? I just feel there's no need to put myself in an awkward situation. Why make myself uncomfortable when things can be easily resolved?"

"How do you know I'm uncomfortable?" Ji Yan slightly raised her chin. "What if I'm actually happy to see this?"

Her question almost completely revealed her intentions.

Yes, it seems that from the moment she arrived at Jiang's company, she had no intention of working diligently. She neither integrated into the social circle nor maintained personal relationships. Instead, she indulged in her status, causing trouble and picking fights, as if she was there to stir up trouble.

Jiang Xingci slowly leaned back in his chair, gazing intently at her face for a long time before speaking again, his tone surprisingly calm, "Why? Could it be that you volunteered to join the company so that everyone would hate you? What good would that do you?"

“There’s no benefit, but I’m just happy, is that not allowed?” Ji Yan’s tone was casual, even revealing a hint of malicious naivety.

“If you’re truly happy, then of course there’s no problem; you can do whatever you want.” Jiang Xingci leaned forward slightly, looking at her, and said, word by word, “But are you sure you’re really happy? What’s your reason for being happy?”

Ji Yan's expression paused slightly.

Her answer was so arrogant and unreasonable, yet Jiang Xingci could still find logic in it and ask her questions in return.

It was as if he could read her mind.

But how could that be?

The person in front of her was a complete stranger to her; there was no way he could know her so well.

Ji Yan had no intention of falling into the trap he had laid for her. After a moment of silence, she slowly said, "Being happy is being happy. If you have to give a specific reason for being happy, then how can you be happy?"

Jiang Xingci chuckled softly upon hearing this, and then said, "Of course, happiness doesn't need a reason."

"So, are you still planning to continue to cover for me?" Ji Yan asked.

Jiang Xingci said, "I only do what I believe is absolutely right."

How do we determine whether something is correct or not?

"I have my own principles."

Jiang Xingci's answer was watertight.

In the end, Ji Yan just sneered and said, "Then I wish you continued success. Anyway, I won't appreciate your kindness."

After saying this, Ji Yan rolled her eyes, got up, and walked out.

Jiang Xingci watched the office door slam shut behind her, remained silent for a few seconds, and finally let out a long sigh of relief. Then she raised her hand and pressed her forehead.

It has to be said that the persona this younger sister has created is really a headache and makes her too difficult to get along with.

But what exactly does she want? Does she really want the whole world to hate her?

Jiang Xingci truly couldn't understand or figure it out.

He leaned back slowly in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and fell into thought.

I wonder if that person understands?
In fact, although many people thanked Ji Yan, there were not many fools in the office. They could all see that this arrogant young lady would not do such a thing, and that she probably had someone backing her up.

Especially after this young lady came out of Jiang Xingci's office, she walked straight towards the elevator with a cold face.

The answer is almost certainly yes.

Ji Yan stood in front of the elevator and had just reached out to press the elevator button when the elevator door suddenly opened.

A young man in a casual suit was about to exit the elevator when he glanced up and saw her standing outside. He immediately smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I was just looking for you, and here we are."

Chen Youan.

Since her background was exposed, in addition to her relatives from the Jiang family, the senior executives and employees of the Jiang Group, there has been another group of people in her life—the so-called second-generation elites in the industry.

The Jiang family was already one of the most prominent families in Huai City. Ever since Tang Xu and Jiang Muchen divorced, countless eyes had been on Jiang Muchen, this single, divorced man. Now, with the addition of a daughter of marriageable age, the Jiang family had become incredibly sought-after in certain circles, attracting numerous suitors. Some gave up after being turned away, while others persisted despite the cold shoulders and indifference they received.

Chen Youan is the latter.

They were complete strangers, but recently they've suddenly started appearing in front of her frequently, claiming to be family friends.

"What's wrong?" Ji Yan asked, arms crossed.

Chen Youan didn't rush to answer, but simply said, "Where are you going? Come in and we'll talk."

Although Ji Yan didn't want to have much interaction with him, she didn't care. Not wanting to waste time standing outside, she simply walked in and pressed the button for the first floor.

Chen Youan noticed her movements, chuckled, and then said, "I came to Jiang's to discuss a project and was just thinking of inviting you to dinner tonight. Are you off work? That's perfect, we can go for a drive together."

Ji Yan didn't even look at him, and simply said, "I'm off work. Are you off work too?"

“My schedule is flexible and I can accommodate you however you like,” Chen Youan said.

Hearing such flattering words, Ji Yan was too lazy to reply and just stared at the numbers on the elevator screen.

Finally arriving at the first floor, the elevator doors slowly opened. In front of the private elevator opposite, Jiang Muchen was waiting for the elevator with his back to them. Tan Siyi, who was behind him, turned around when she heard the noise and immediately called out, "Miss Ji, Mr. Chen."

Upon hearing these two addresses, Jiang Muchen, who had been looking down at his phone, slowly raised his head and turned to look at them.

When Jiang Muchen's gaze fell on the two of them, he frowned.

People like Jiang Muchen never bother to hide their emotions. He can be unhappy when he wants to be unhappy, lose his temper when he wants to lose his temper, and frown at whomever he wants to frown.

Ji Yan clearly caught his reaction, and suddenly turned to look at Chen You'an beside her, "Where do you think we should eat?"

Chen Youan only had time to give her a casual reply before walking straight to Jiang Muchen, "Mr. Jiang, it's been a while."

Jiang Muchen only glanced at him, "The Chen family has been quite busy lately, you should be very busy, but you seem to be quite idle."

Chen Youan chuckled and said, "It's just a little break from my busy schedule. No matter how much work there is, you have to find a balance." As he spoke, Jiang Muchen's elevator doors slowly opened. Jiang Muchen didn't say anything more and turned to step into the elevator.

Tan Siyi did not go in.

Only after the elevator doors closed and ascended did Chen Youan return to Ji Yan's side. "Let's go, I'll take you to a nice place."

Ji Yan did not respond, but turned and walked out.

Tan Siyi suddenly spoke from behind: "Ms. Ji, I have some news to tell you about the shareholders' meeting next month."

Ji Yan stopped in her tracks, and Chen You'an tactfully walked a few steps away. Tan Siyi then stepped forward, glanced at Chen You'an's back not far away, and lowered her voice to say, "The Chen family has recently encountered a lot of troubles and is currently in dire straits. They have nowhere to turn for help, and even Chen You'an's fiancée has canceled her engagement with him."

"What do you want to say?" Ji Yan asked in an indifferent tone.

"I'm just informing Miss Ji about this," Tan Siyi said. "You should still be aware of your relationship with Chen Youan."

Ji Yan scoffed, glanced at him, turned and walked away, returning to Chen You'an's side, and walked out of the Jiang Group Building side by side with Chen You'an.

Tan Siyi suddenly realized something.

He seems to have done too much.

After all, given Ji Yan's recent behavior, she's not afraid of trouble at all; she's practically a trouble-generating machine herself.

It would have been better if he hadn't reminded her; now that he has, this young lady will probably become even more unscrupulous.

Tan Siyi felt uneasy and quickly went upstairs to confess what had just happened to Jiang Muchen.

Jiang Muchen sat behind his desk, scrolling through emails. Upon hearing this, his expression didn't change at all. He simply said three words: "Let her be."

Since Jiang Muchen had said that, Tan Siyi didn't say anything more.

Ultimately, the reason Jiang Muchen accepted this younger sister and announced her identity to the world was simply because Ji Yan was also Yan Shiyu's younger sister.

Because of this identity, even though Ji Yan and Jiang Muchen are indeed related by blood, Jiang Muchen could not really treat her as a younger sister.

Jiang Muchen had always been protective of his mother. The reason his relationship with Jiang Beiheng had been strained for so many years was because he knew that Jiang Beiheng had had another woman in the past. He believed that this was the reason for his mother's illness and death, and he held a grudge about it and had never let it go.

But Ji Yan happens to be the child of another woman.

Jiang Muchen could not possibly get over this hurdle.

Therefore, he didn't care at all about the trouble and problems that Ji Yan had caused.

In any case, the troubles she caused with her petty squabbles wouldn't have a significant impact on the Jiang family or the Jiang clan. In the end, they would all backfire on her. If something really happened, she would be the one who would be disliked.

And who will suffer because of this?
Jiang Muchen was clearly pleased with this outcome.

I just don't know what Ms. Ji was trying to achieve by going through all this trouble that made others unhappy and herself unhappy?
The "good place" that Chen Youan referred to was a private winery in the south of the city.

"Don't let the slightly out-of-the-way location and the somewhat old buildings fool you. The wines here are all personally selected by the sommelier from France, bottle by bottle. Every bottle you open is a fine wine. Because of the owner's excellent taste, although this place isn't bustling, we still have a steady stream of customers," Chen You'an introduced the winery to her, smiling. "It wasn't easy to find a day like today where we can have the whole place to ourselves. Just the two of us, no one else will bother us."

However, Ji Yan's face showed no joy or happiness; she remained lazy and nonchalant, arrogant and indifferent.

Upon hearing Chen Youan's introduction, she merely raised her eyes lazily and asked, "So there should be quite a few good wines tonight? You're not trying to get me drunk on purpose, are you?"

Chen Youan's eyes twitched slightly, but his smile remained calm as he said, "I've already witnessed your drinking capacity last time. I'm afraid I'll be drunk before you are. What are you afraid of?"

Ji Yan said nothing more and went straight into the room.

The reserved table was already set with about a dozen bottles of various wines, and the sommelier was tidying them up. Upon seeing the two, he immediately welcomed them and then introduced the wines they would be drinking that evening.

Chen Youan was clearly an expert in this area, chatting enthusiastically with the sommelier. Ji Yan, however, seemed not to have heard a word, and even clicked her tongue impatiently when the two were having the most lively conversation.

Upon hearing this, Chen Youan immediately stopped talking, smiled at her, and said, "Are you hungry? Shall we call them to start serving the food?"

"Then let's not waste any more time," Ji Yan said bluntly. "You're not in a hurry, but I am."

Chen Youan was a little confused, but he just smiled and said, "Okay, okay, then there's no need for introductions anymore. We can just enjoy the wine ourselves."

The sommelier was perceptive and quickly left with a polite smile.

As the dishes were served one by one, Ji Yan spoke very little, eating and drinking as she pleased. Occasionally, when Chen You'an spoke to her, she would simply respond with a few simple "uh-huhs," going to the extreme of being perfunctory.

Chen Youan remained calm and composed, maintaining his elegant demeanor.

After four dishes, an hour had passed.

When the waiter brought over a soup dish, Ji Yan couldn't help but turn to look at him and say, "Could you ask your chef to serve the dishes a little faster? Don't be so slow."

Just as the waiter was about to explain something, Chen Youan added, "Go ahead and tell the head chef."

The waiter nodded and simply followed orders.

Ji Yan took the napkin off her lap, got up, and went to the bathroom.

When she returned to the dining table, the first main course had already been served. Chen Youan was holding a newly opened bottle of wine and was standing next to her seat, personally pouring her a drink.

"It's said that this red wine is a perfect match for this main course. Why don't you try it and see what you think?" Chen Youan said with a smile, then returned to his seat and poured himself a glass of wine.

Ji Yan picked up the wine glass, smelled it, and looked up at Chen You'an, only to find him looking at her.

Ji Yan glanced at the red wine in the glass and chuckled very softly, "I don't have that much skill to taste those messy so-called flavors."

Seeing that she was about to put down her wine glass, Chen Youan said again, "How will you know if you don't try it? Try it first."

Ji Yan glanced at the glass of wine, and after a moment, finally replied, "Okay."

She reached for the glass again, and just as she brought it to her lips, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her—

"Heh, no wonder it's so quiet here today. They're not even serving regular customers like me. Turns out, Young Master Chen has booked the whole place."

Chen Youan's expression changed slightly. He looked up at the person who had arrived, and then quickly smiled again, "Xingci, it's you."

Jiang Xingci was, after all, just a member of the third branch of the Jiang family. When facing Jiang Muchen, Chen Youan could only respectfully call him Mr. Jiang, but when facing Jiang Xingci, he was obviously much more relaxed.

He looked at Jiang Xingci, who had suddenly appeared and was walking slowly forward, and asked calmly, "What, are you also planning to dine here today?"

“That’s right. If we’re a step late, they won’t serve us.” Jiang Xingci walked straight to the table where the two of them were sitting, looked at Ji Yan who had a cold expression, and said, “If I had known, I would have left early like you, and then we could have eaten.”

Ji Yan glanced at him, but Jiang Xingci had already looked away and was looking at the bottle of wine on the table.

"Wow, this is a bottle of fine wine. You have such good taste, Youan. You just happened to catch this one. Let me have a taste too."

As he spoke, he put down the wine bottle and went to pick up the glass of wine in front of Ji Yan.

"Hey--"

As Chen Youan spoke, Ji Yan reached out and pressed down on the glass of wine, saying, "If you want to drink, pour yourself. This is my glass."

"This wine was just poured, wasn't it? You haven't had any before, and I'm craving it right now. What's wrong with letting me have some first?" Jiang Xingci said.

Chen Youan quickly said, "You don't have to be this greedy. I'll have them bring another wine glass and pour you some."

Jiang Xingci acted as if he hadn't heard her and continued to reach for Ji Yan's glass of wine.

At that moment, Ji Yan suddenly picked up the wine glass, put it to her lips, tilted her head back, and took a big gulp.

Jiang Xingci's face darkened abruptly, and he snatched the wine glass from her lips.

Chen Youan's expression also changed, and he stood there, stunned, his expression stiff.