Chapter 163 Unwavering

The next morning, Jiang Ranxing got up very early, made herself breakfast, washed up and put on makeup, changed into a casual long-sleeved shirt and trousers, tied her hair into a ponytail, and left with her car keys in a neat and tidy manner.

While waiting at a red light, she pressed the button on her Bluetooth headset and made a call to Fu Xingyi.

"Yiyi, have you gone out? Where are you?" Jiang Ranxing asked.

Fu Xingyi was packing his schoolbag when the butler brought out a tray of snacks for the young master to choose from. The young master would put whichever snack he liked into his schoolbag.

"Okay, Mom, it's time to go out."

Fu Xingyi spoke into the phone.

Jiang Ranxing responded with a "Okay," and said, "Be careful when you go out. Mom will be waiting for you in the parking lot when she arrives."

"Mmm." Fu Xingyi hung up the phone and tossed it to the housekeeper. "Alright, that's about it."

Fu Xingyi struggled to pull up the small backpack, which cost five figures, completely disregarding whether putting so much stuff in it would scratch the expensive designer children's backpack.

"Is everything ready?" A deep voice came from the stairs. Fu Shenyuan was coming down the stairs, fastening the cuffs of his beige trench coat, and asked Fu Xingyi as he walked down.

Fu Xingyi tapped his little head and tossed the schoolbag to the butler: "Alright, Dad, let's go."

Fu Shenyuan glanced at him and took the car keys from the butler.

The butler asked, "Sir, are you sure you don't need a driver to take you two there?"

Fu Shenyuan waved his hand: "No need, I'll drive."

He looked at Fu Xingyi and said, "Go get in the car."

Fu Xingyi happily walked out of the villa, climbed into the passenger seat of the Bentley parked at the door, fastened his seatbelt, and poked his little head out of the window to look at Fu Shenyuan, waving his little hand.

Fu Shenyuan strode towards the car, opened the driver's side door under Fu Xingyi's expectant gaze, stepped inside, fastened his seatbelt, and started the car.

The butler put Fu Xingyi's small schoolbag and other belongings into the trunk before walking to the driver's seat and respectfully nodding inside: "Everything is put away, sir."

Fu Shenyuan nodded without saying anything. He rolled up the car window, turned on all the intelligent systems in the car, and provided the father and son with the most comfortable driving experience. Then he slowly pressed the accelerator, and the luxury car started smoothly and quickly and drove away.

The butler only turned and walked into the villa after the car disappeared from sight on the road.

As soon as he entered the house, he saw Lin Xuesha coming out of the master bedroom, and he respectfully waited to the side.

Aside from the servants, Lin Xuesha hadn't seen anyone early in the morning, and asked with some confusion, "Where's Shen Yuan? Hasn't he come back? I haven't seen Yiyi either."

The butler clasped his hands in front of him and bowed slightly as he replied, "Sir and young master just drove out."

"They went out?" Lin Xuesha asked suspiciously, "Why weren't you told?" "Where did they go?"

"I'm not quite sure about that either. Miss Lin can ask the master when he gets back."

The butler didn't say anything. He had overheard some conversations when he left the study yesterday, but since the master hadn't explicitly told him anything, he couldn't speak carelessly, especially about something so sensitive.

Lin Xuesha narrowed her eyes slightly, wondering what could have made Fu Shenyuan take Fu Xingyi out so early in the morning.

When Fu Shenyuan returns, she will definitely ask them a lot of questions.

They're getting married, and she sometimes doesn't even know where Fu Shenyuan is. This is clearly not the attitude someone about to get married should have.

Fu Shenyuan was about to leave without even saying goodbye to her. What was going on?

Lin Xuesha was very dissatisfied and found fault with everything. During the meal, she deliberately picked on the chef and maid, criticizing them thoroughly before feeling a little better.

Then I went to talk to the wedding planner about the wedding venue setup.

The maid clearly felt wronged, and while clearing the dishes, she cried and wiped away her tears. The housekeeper saw this and quickly went over to her, handing her a tissue: "Don't cry during work hours. If Miss Lin sees you again, it won't be as simple as just saying a few words to you."

The maid still felt wronged: "I didn't do anything wrong, why take it out on us? It's just that the master didn't tell her. Does the master have to tell her everything he does? When the madam was at home, she never took her anger out on us."

The housekeeper quickly gave her a warning look and said, "Now that Madam is no longer home, no one will take care of us like that. Miss Lin will be the new Madam from now on. If you want to work here properly, you'll just have to put up with it, understand?"

Upon hearing that she was going to lose her job, the maid had no choice but to shut up. After all, the job paid very well, so she had to swallow her anger.

However, she was still indignant about Lin Xuesha's actions. She missed the days when Jiang Ranxing lived in the villa. Back then, everyone's life was much better. Unlike now, where you might get scolded for doing nothing.

She truly couldn't understand why her husband disliked his original wife and insisted on liking this difficult woman.

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At the amusement park, Jiang Ranxing parked his car in the huge parking lot and stayed inside without getting out.

She took the opportunity to rest for a while.

It was still early, and the amusement park wasn't crowded enough yet.

Jiang Ranxing rolled down the car window and breathed in the morning air.

When scalpers saw her, they came over to sell her tickets: "Girl, you came with your classmates, right? I have student tickets that are cheaper. I have several if you want."

Jiang Ranxing's attention was drawn to it, and he smiled and said, "No need, thank you."

The scalper persisted, saying, "It's true, I can even give you two student tickets for free. It's the best deal to buy from me."

Jiang Ranxing still refused.

The ox touched its nose and kept looking back at Jiang Ranxing as it walked away.

He just couldn't understand what was wrong with female college students these days. Were they all so difficult to talk to? They wouldn't even take a free ticket.

Jiang Ranxing smiled as she watched the man's retreating figure.

She was long past her youthful days, and being mistaken for a student so suddenly must have made her feel uneasy; perhaps it was just that her outfit today made her look like a student.

So when she had free time, she would lean back in the car seat and casually watch the people coming and going outside the window.

She glanced at the time on the display screen and calculated that Fu Xingyi would be arriving soon.

I don't know if it was the villa driver or Tan Shen who brought him here today.

When Fu Shenyuan and Fu Xingyi arrived at the parking lot, Fu Xingyi spotted Jiang Ranxing's car with her sharp eyes.

He waved his little hands excitedly and said, "Daddy, look! That's Mommy's car! I found Mommy's car!"

Fu Shenyuan saw it too, turned the steering wheel all the way with one hand, reversed the car into the parking space, and then turned off the engine.

"Let's go find Mom." Fu Shenyuan said as he unbuckled his seatbelt, and casually unbuckled Fu Xingyi's seatbelt buckle as well.

Fu Xingyi hummed twice, opened the car door, and rushed impatiently towards Jiang Ranxing's car.

As Fu Shenyuan opened the car door, he reminded everyone, "Be careful, watch where you're going."

Fu Xingyi only dared to run after making sure no cars were coming, and he ran across a road to Jiang Ranxing's car.

He reached out his little hand and patted Jiang Ranxing's car window, calling out, "Mommy! It's me! Open the door!"

Upon hearing the noise, Jiang Ranxing unlocked the car, and Fu Xingyi promptly pulled open the door and climbed into the passenger seat.

Upon seeing Jiang Ranxing, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, Fu Xingyi felt a natural sense of kinship and smiled at her.

When Jiang Ranxing saw her son's fair and tender face, which she hadn't seen in a long time, it would be a lie to say that she didn't miss him at all; after all, he was her son.

However, she also clearly understood that she had signed an agreement, legally relinquishing her custody of Fu Xingyi. Her only obligation to support the child was to provide for him; nothing else was required.

Moreover, and most importantly, the child doesn't care about her. Even if they are related by blood, what difference does it make?

She no longer wanted to do things that were thankless and exhausting, nor did she want to give her all to someone who wasn't truly sincere towards her.

She came today simply to see Fu Xingyi before her abortion surgery, to formally tell him about the divorce and what needed to be said.

Jiang Ranxing breathed a sigh of relief, reached out and rubbed Fu Xingyi's little head, without saying anything more.

She thought she'd spend some time with him at the amusement park first.

Jiang Ranxing said, "Let's go, Mom will take you to buy tickets, and then we can go in and play."

As Jiang Ranxing was about to get out of the car, Fu Xingyi's cheerful voice rang out: "Mom, wait a minute, Dad hasn't come yet, let's wait for him!"

What?

Jiang Ranxing suddenly turned her head and saw that Fu Shenyuan had arrived as well.

While Jiang Ranxing was still in a daze, a tall figure was already standing next to her car window.

Fu Shenyuan leaned down slightly and saw the mother and child in the car. He asked softly, "Is it alright? Let's go buy the tickets."

Jiang Ranxing was not in a good mood when she saw Fu Shenyuan.

She didn't want to see him, for various reasons.

Originally, she brought Fu Xingyi, that is, her mother, to meet her child.

Now that Fu Shenyuan has arrived, what does this mean? What kind of loving and harmonious family scene of the three of them going on a trip is this?

Jiang Ranxing has no such thoughts right now.

A family of three that never existed before, now that they're getting a divorce, what's the point of them staying together?

She didn't understand what Fu Shenyuan was thinking. Things had already come to this point, what was the point of doing this? Wasn't it contradictory?

She pushed open the car door, completely disregarding whether Fu Shenyuan was about to be hit by it. Fu Shenyuan, quick-witted and agile, stepped back two paces first, making room for Jiang Ranxing to get out of the car.

Jiang Ranxing asked him bluntly, "What are you doing here? I don't think I invited you, President Fu."

Fu Shenyuan looked slightly embarrassed, but quickly regained his composure.

He deliberately ignored the hostility in Jiang Ranxing's tone.

Fu Shenyuan said, "I brought Yiyi here to find you, and we can do some shopping while we're at it."

His tone was unusually gentle, even somewhat humble and pleading, as if begging someone not to drive him away.

Jiang Ranxing couldn't stand his condescending attitude and felt uncomfortable all over.

This is completely unlike him.

She said in a calm and distant tone, "If you want to shop, shop on your own. Don't follow us."

Jiang Ranxing didn't want to waste any more time with him. She glanced at Fu Xingyi, who was staring at them with wide eyes from the passenger seat, and said, "Yiyi, let's go."

Fu Xingyi gave an awkward "oh" before opening the car door and getting out. He then grabbed his small backpack, slung it over his shoulder, and carefully took Jiang Ranxing's hand.

He looked back at Fu Shenyuan along the way.

Dad looks so lonely, but Mom just doesn't want to talk to him.

It seems that what I heard before was true.

Jiang Ranxing pulled Fu Xingyi away. When they passed Fu Shenyuan, she didn't say anything, or even give him a glance.

Fu Shenyuan's heart ached. She really ignored him and showed no mercy.

Fu Shenyuan couldn't leave either, since he had no intention of leaving at all. So he could only follow Jiang Ranxing and Fu Xingyi not far behind, and after watching them buy tickets, he bought a ticket himself and followed them into the park.

Right in front of the amusement park entrance was a large carousel. Children Fu Xingyi's age want to ride everything. Jiang Ranxing checked the ticket for the ticket inspector and then let Fu Xingyi ride the carousel by himself.

Fu Xingyi asked, somewhat puzzled, "Mom, aren't you coming up to play?"

Jiang Ranxing shook his head: "Mom doesn't like this. She's watching you from downstairs. Go play."

"All right."

Fu Xingyi couldn't wait to get on a small red wooden horse, accompanied by amusement park staff.

The switch was turned on, music started playing, and the large carousel began to turn.

Fu Xingyi sat there very happily.

Jiang Ranxing sat down on a bench in the waiting area, his gaze fixed on the empty air.

Hearing a noise behind him, Jiang Ranxing slightly turned his neck, but did not look back.

She knew who was behind her; there was no one else but Fu Shenyuan.

She didn't want to talk to this person, so she simply stopped looking at him altogether.

She didn't understand what Fu Shenyuan could gain from doing this; his current behavior only made her feel disgusted and repulsed.

So Jiang Ranxing ignored the people behind him and waited for Fu Xingyi to turn around a few times before getting off and taking him to the next activity.

Fu Xingyi played on many gentle play facilities suitable for his age.

After playing for a long time, Fu Xingyi was a little tired: "Mom, let's go get something to eat. I brought lots of delicious food."

Jiang Ranxing glanced at the time and realized that almost a whole morning had passed.

"Okay, Mom will take you to the restaurant."

Jiang Ranxing took Fu Xingyi to an open-air restaurant in the scenic area. There were umbrellas to block the glaring light, and it was actually quite comfortable to sit there.

The waiter handed over the menu, and Fu Xingyi ordered a few snacks and drinks. The waiter took the menu and was about to leave when Fu Xingyi's voice rang out again.

"Add another cup of coconut juice, and I'll have three cups!"

The waiter kindly reminded him, "Little friend, our coconut juice cups are very big; you and your mother won't be able to finish all of it."

Fu Xingyi smiled and said, "That cup is for my dad!"

"Okay, here's another one."

The waiter was a little surprised that the child's father hadn't come along, but he didn't say anything and went back to the kitchen to prepare the meal.

After Fu Xingyi finished speaking, he looked at Jiang Ranxing somewhat guiltily: "Mom, you're not angry, are you?"

Did she order a coconut juice for Fu Shenyuan? She didn't really care about such a small thing.

Jiang Ranxing smiled and shook her head, then licked her lips, thinking about how to talk to Fu Xingyi in a way that would be easier for the child to accept. Unexpectedly, Fu Xingyi asked first.

"Mom, what's going on between you and Dad? Aunt Xue Sha said you're getting a divorce, and that Aunt Xue Sha is going to marry Dad. Did you know that, Mom?"

Jiang Ranxing nodded. The news that the only junior leader of the Fu Group was getting married had naturally spread like wildfire throughout the city. Everyone talked about it casually, and almost no one was unaware of it.

Such a grand and solemn occasion must indicate that this Mrs. Fu is highly valued.

Jiang Ranxing said frankly, "Yiyi, I'm here today to tell you officially that I've divorced Dad and we'll be getting our divorce certificate soon. I didn't have a suitable opportunity to tell you before, so I'm telling you today."

Fu Xingyi felt really wronged when he heard that his parents were getting a divorce.

He had heard stories of other people's parents getting divorced, and how their children were left without anyone to care for them, which was very pitiful.

Fu Xingyi blinked, tears welling up in her eyes: "Mom, why did you divorce Dad? I never thought you would separate."

Fu Xingyi's words made Jiang Ranxing's expression turn very serious.

She said, "Yiyi, Mom knows you're still young and don't understand some things, but you need to know that everyone should have morals. If there are moral problems, they cannot be forgiven. This is a principle you must learn in the future, a principle of being a good person. Do you understand?"

"Dad and Mom got married, so they should be loyal to each other. That's the foundation of marriage. But your dad had your Aunt Xue Sha. There can't be three people in a marriage, so this is the inevitable outcome."

Fu Xingyi pouted and listened blankly to what Jiang Ranxing was saying.

Jiang Ranxing didn't know if he had listened or understood much of what he was saying.

"In short, even though Mom and Dad are divorced, Mom won't completely abandon you. Whenever you want to see Mom, Mom will take you out to play when she has time, just like she is now."

After Jiang Ranxing finished speaking calmly, she looked at Fu Xingyi's small face.

His expression changed a lot, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking.

Then Fu Xingyi muttered softly, "So Mom won't come back to live in the villa anymore?"

Jiang Ranxing shook his head firmly and said, "I'm not going back. That's not Mom's home anymore."

"Will I be living with my dad from now on?" Fu Xingyi asked again.

“Yes, it’s better for you to stay with your father than with your mother. The Fu family will treat you very well,” Jiang Ranxing said, without explicitly mentioning the agreement to relinquish custody.

Even so, Fu Xingyi understood what was going on.

As a descendant of the Fu family, Fu Xingyi will naturally grow up to resemble the children of the Fu family.

She will no longer interfere in Fu Xingyi's daily trivial matters.

After finally saying all these words, Jiang Ranxing felt much more relaxed.

With no more ties, she could live more freely, and everything with the Fu family was finally coming to an end.

Fu Xingyi said with a slightly unhappy expression, "But I hope Mom can come back and stay."

Jiang Ranxing didn't say anything. As the waiter brought the food and drinks, she urged Fu Xingyi to eat them while they were fresh.

Jiang Ranxing took a sip of the coconut juice. It was refreshing and slightly sweet, with a milky coconut flavor that made her feel much better.

She turned her head and saw Fu Shenyuan standing in the distance.

He was wearing a casual trench coat, and his hair wasn't styled with hair wax. He looked much more relaxed than his usual sophisticated self, and as young as a male college graduate who had just entered the workforce.

His mere presence is a sight to behold, attracting the attention of many tourists.

Jiang Ranxing smiled as she looked at the girls who were actively trying to strike up a conversation with Fu Shenyuan.

A man's appearance is too deceiving; almost no one can resist a beautiful face. Wasn't she the same way back then?

Only after getting to know this person more deeply can you realize that his inherent coldness and sharpness are enough to shatter any initial goodwill you might have.

Jiang Ranxing had experienced it all and completely understood that a person's appearance really doesn't mean anything.

Even if someone is not particularly good-looking and blends into the crowd, as long as they have a sincere heart, they can be considered a good person.

Even if Fu Shenyuan is handsome, she is now completely disappointed in him.

At least to her, he wasn't a good person; on the contrary, he only brought her harm.

Seeing that Jiang Ranxing was also looking at her father, Fu Xingyi boldly called out to Fu Shenyuan, "Dad, come here quickly, I ordered you some coconut juice, have a taste."

Fu Shenyuan hesitated, glancing at Jiang Ranxing, but Jiang Ranxing had already looked away, not paying any attention to him.

Fu Shenyuan gave a wry smile, then stepped forward.