Chapter 169 Searching for Her

Lin Xuesha's eyes kept darting around, and she herself lacked confidence.

Why would Fu Shenyuan suddenly ask that question? Did he discover something?

She kept weighing the possibilities in her mind.

Lin Xuesha didn't believe Fu Shenyuan could suspect anything, so she pretended to be calm and said, "Shenyuan, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand. What phone? I didn't take your phone."

Fu Shenyuan narrowed his eyes and stared at her expression, not missing a single change in her demeanor. He still managed to detect a faint possibility from her composure.

Fu Shenyuan slowly walked towards her, staring intently at her, and continued to ask:

"Xue Sha, do you know that Jiang Ranxing was in a car accident and is currently in the hospital, his life hanging in the balance?"

Lin Xuesha was startled, but she didn't move. She asked in surprise, "How could she have been in a car accident? What happened?"

Fu Shenyuan said quietly, "She had a car accident on the mountain road. The police said that during the golden rescue period after the accident, the intelligent system in her car called my phone. Moreover, the call was answered and lasted for a few minutes, but I didn't know about it. There is no record of this call on my phone."

“Xue Sha,” he looked at Lin Xue Sha’s beautiful face and suddenly felt that the person in front of him had become very unfamiliar, “Do you think it would be difficult for me to find someone to find out when and from which call this was made?”

The answer is obvious.

It would be too easy for Fu Shenyuan to find out the specific details; he has all the connections and means to investigate.

Lin Xuesha's expression suddenly changed; the color drained from her cheeks, replaced by a panicked pallor.

Lin Xuesha understood Fu Shenyuan's meaning. He had already become suspicious of her, and if Fu Shenyuan were to seriously investigate her, she would not be able to withstand the investigation. Moreover, if he were to uncover more things that he could not tell him, the consequences would be even more serious.

No, she couldn't let Fu Shenyuan investigate her any further.

Rather than being discovered more and being disliked by Fu Shenyuan, it's better to sacrifice this small matter now. At least it will keep me safe and won't really provoke Fu Shenyuan's anger.

Tears immediately welled up in Lin Xuesha's eyes. She stood up, hugged Fu Shenyuan's waist tightly, and cried pitifully, which was heartbreaking.

She cried out, "Shen Yuan, I'm so sorry! I answered your call. You and Yi Yi went to the medical room, and I saw your phone ringing, so I answered it. I didn't know it was Ran Xing calling!"

Lin Xuesha spoke in a very pitiful and soft tone.

"I thought Ranxing was joking at the time. After all, we were getting married the next day. I thought Ranxing was reluctant to part with you and wanted to use that excuse to get you to go back, so I didn't tell you and secretly deleted the call log. I did this because I was afraid you would leave me, Shen Yuan! I love you so much, I really can't live without you! I'm so afraid of losing you, Shen Yuan! You will understand my feelings, right? Waaaaaah."

Lin Xuesha spoke with great emotion, perhaps afraid that Fu Shenyuan would not believe her, and she even mentioned what Fu Shenyuan cared about most.

"Shen Yuan, think about it. If I didn't love you so much, how could I have risked my own life when I was so young just to save you? You are the person I love most in this life! Now I'm so afraid of you not being by my side!"

After Lin Xuesha finished speaking, she leaned against Fu Shenyuan's chest, holding him and sobbing continuously. Her cries were truly moving.

Fu Shenyuan frowned after hearing this but didn't move. He reached out and pried Lin Xuesha's fingers, which were wrapped around his waist, off one by one, and pushed her away from his embrace.

Lin Xuesha, tears still clinging to her face, looked pitifully at Fu Shenyuan, utterly bewildered.

Fu Shenyuan slowly said, "Xue Sha, even if you love me, you also caused her to miss the best time for rescue. Perhaps fate did not have mercy on her, and she has already died in that car accident."

Looking at Lin Xuesha's face, he couldn't understand why she would do such a thing.

In his mind, Lin Xuesha had always been extremely kind, and even so-called love should not be more important than a human life.

He still harbored doubts about Lin Xuesha.

He couldn't understand why she insisted on doing this; it wasn't like her.

Once doubts arise, more questions follow.

For example, Fu Shenyuan realized that Lin Xuesha's words did not connect smoothly.

If Lin Xuesha truly loved him that much, why would she have rejected him back then, chosen to marry another man, and had a child with him?

Moreover, her love for him suddenly reappeared after that man fell on hard times.

Fu Shenyuan had never wanted to think about any of this before; he didn't want to speculate about the most beautiful person in his heart.

But now that things have come to this point, he has no choice but to think about it.

Has Lin Xuesha changed long ago, or is there another hidden story?

Fu Shenyuan stopped there and said, "Xue Sha, I think we should both calm down and think about whether we're still suitable for each other. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Fu Shenyuan's words, Lin Xuesha panicked and stepped forward to grasp Fu Shenyuan's hand, saying, "Shenyuan, what do you mean by that! I'm very calm. Of course we're a perfect match. We're the two people who should be together, right? Besides, I'm pregnant now, and we'll have our own child soon. We'll be the happiest family!"

For the first time, Lin Xuesha sensed Fu Shenyuan's genuine wavering. What she hated most now was why Jiang Ranxing hadn't died in that car accident! If she had died, Fu Shenyuan wouldn't have had so many other thoughts!

It's all that bitch Jiang Ranxing's fault!

Fu Shenyuan broke free from Lin Xuesha's grasp. He shook his head and said calmly, "Neither of us is calm. I think we should separate for a while so we can both think things through. Don't worry, you and the child can stay here. I will have someone take good care of you."

After saying that, Fu Shenyuan turned to leave, but Lin Xuesha tried her best to stop him, becoming even more agitated.

"Shen Yuan, you can't leave! Our wedding hasn't happened yet. How about we go abroad and have the wedding there? My child and I will want to be with you!"

Fu Shenyuan simply shook his head and said, "We'll talk about the wedding later. Xue Sha, you should get some rest first."

After saying that, Fu Shenyuan walked out without any more regrets and closed the door to the master bedroom.

The butler waited outside the door, listening to Fu Shenyuan's instructions.

"Take good care of her, and have the doctor live at home to take care of her. Don't let anything go wrong."

Lin Xuesha's dissatisfied shouts came from inside the room at this moment, but Fu Shenyuan only glanced at them and did not push the door open again.

Seeing this, the butler respectfully clasped his hands in front of him and said, "Yes, sir. The young master's things should be ready as well."

Fu Shenyuan walked towards Fu Xingyi's bedroom. As soon as he reached the door, he saw Fu Xingyi carrying a small backpack, with the nanny carrying a suitcase behind her.

Fu Xingyi slung her little backpack over her shoulder and stared intently at Fu Shenyuan: "Dad, I'm all packed. Shall we go to Great-Grandpa's place now?"

"Okay, I'll have Uncle Tan take you there. Once you get there, get along well with your great-grandfather and don't be too naughty," Fu Shenyuan instructed.

Fu Shenyuan rarely had such a good talk with Fu Xingyi, but since his mother stopped coming back so often, he noticed that his father's attitude towards him had become better and better, unlike before when he didn't care about him.

He felt this was a good thing, as he had originally wanted to get closer to his father.

However, I haven't seen my mom in a long time, and I still miss being with her.

Fu Xingyi walked over to Fu Shenyuan and asked, "Dad, I miss Mom a little. Can you take me to visit Mom again sometime?"

Fu Shenyuan's body visibly stiffened for a moment before he nodded.

Fu Shenyuan saw Fu Xingyi to the car and gave Tan Shen a few instructions.

Tan Shen then asked, "Where are you going, Mr. Fu?"

Fu Shenyuan said only after he saw that Fu Xingyi was completely inside the car and could no longer hear him, "I'm going to the hospital to check on her condition."

Just as Tan Shengang was about to say that they hadn't confirmed whether Grandpa Fu's people had been evacuated from the hospital, he received a call on his phone saying that the hospital staff had disappeared.

Seeing that Tan Shen's expression was a bit strange, Fu Shenyuan asked, "What's wrong? Is something wrong at the hospital?"

Tan Shen leaned closer and whispered, "Our people said that there's no one left in the ICU. Miss Jiang, Mr. Wen, and everyone else have disappeared."

What?

Fu Shenyuan's eyes immediately sharpened; Jiang Ranxing had been taken away!

Then he immediately said, "Go and take Yiyi to school first. Remember, once you arrive, have everyone keep it a secret from Yiyi, and then come find me."

"Okay." Tan Shen immediately got into the car, stepped on the gas, and drove Fu Xingyi away.

After seeing Fu Xingyi leave, Fu Shenyuan took the keys to another car and drove away.

Jiang Ranxing ended up with Wen Qingrang, which means that Wen Qingrang took her somewhere.

Fu Shenyuan called Wen Qingrang while driving, but without exception, every call was hung up.

In the end, Wen Qingrang's phone was switched off and could no longer be reached.

"Damn it!" Fu Shenyuan angrily slammed his fist on the steering wheel, making the horn go off. But with such a top-of-the-line luxury car on the road, no other driver dared to get close. Even scratching a little paint would be enough to cause trouble for the average person.

After thinking for a moment, Fu Shenyuan decided to go to the Wen family to find someone.

So the luxury car sped along the road, heading towards the Wen family's residence.

At that moment, Grandpa Wen was tending to the flowers and pruning the branches in the garden when the butler came over and whispered, "Master, the Fu family's son has arrived. What should we do?"

Grandpa Wen calmly continued watering the plants: "It's alright. That kid didn't come to reminisce with me. The person he's looking for isn't here. Let him go."

"But didn't Young Master Wen tell you that he left with that girl?" the butler asked doubtfully. "I'm worried that the Fu family member will cause you trouble."

Grandpa Wen waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. If we don't talk about it, no one will know. No matter how capable that kid from the Fu family is, we have nothing to fear. We just need to live our lives well. As for Qing Rang, I believe he knows what he's doing and I don't need to worry about him. I trust him."

The butler nodded and said, "Then I'll go and invite that person from the Fu family in."

"Go."

Grandpa Wen nodded.

Five minutes later, Fu Shenyuan walked into the flower and plant room that Grandpa Wen had carefully tended, looking very hostile. As soon as he saw him, he went straight to the point and asked for his person.

"Mr. Wen, I apologize for disturbing you today. I've come to pick up my wife and take her home. Could you please tell me her location?"

Grandpa Wen smiled and said, "Child, I don't know what you're talking about. Your wife isn't here with me."

Fu Shenyuan had a feeling that Grandpa Wen was pretending to be confused, so he said, "Wen Qingrang took my wife away, and now I can't get through to him on the phone. I can't find him, so I have to trouble you to help me find him. My wife is still in critical condition, and we can't keep going on like this."

"Oh, I see." Grandpa Wen put down the watering can and sat down. "But child, I really don't know about this. Qingrang hasn't contacted me either. I'm afraid I can't help you."

Grandpa Wen also took out his phone and, in front of Fu Shenyuan, dialed Wen Qingrang's number, but the call also went unanswered.

Grandpa Wen has gone to such lengths, Fu Shenyuan can't say anything more.

He had always known that Grandpa Wen was now detached from worldly affairs, and it seemed he no longer cared about even these mundane matters.

But since Wen Qingrang and Grandpa Wen were family, he couldn't be sure if they had any private contact. But now, he couldn't say anything more.

He could only say, "If you know where my wife is, please have someone tell me."

Grandpa Wen smiled and nodded: "Okay, go ahead."

Fu Shenyuan had no choice but to leave. Grandpa Wen watched his figure from behind and shook his head.

Grandpa Wen instructed the steward: "Have someone protect Qingrang and that girl, and don't let anyone disturb them."

The butler asked, "Master, are you really not bothered by the young master being with her? Perhaps the young master will encounter a lot of trouble because of this."

Grandpa Wen sighed and said, "Feelings are the most unpredictable thing. Since Qingrang likes it, let him be. Life is not easy for anyone, and it is even more difficult to stay with someone you like. Why should I make things difficult for them? Let nature take its course."

After finishing his sentence, Grandpa Wen picked up the watering can again and tended to his carefully tended flowers and plants.

-

Meanwhile, abroad, in a secluded high-end private hospital, the tranquil environment contrasted sharply with the bustling activity in one of the large wards.

Inside the room, numerous professional medical staff set up all the medical equipment and observed the data on the instruments.

“Mr. Wen, we have already made arrangements for Ms. Jiang. She can rest well here and recover. We will take good care of her and promise to keep her completely confidential, so you can rest assured,” one of the doctors said.

Only after Jiang Ranxing was settled did Wen Qingrang breathe a sigh of relief: "Thank you everyone."

Everyone left the ward, leaving Wen Qingrang alone.

Wen Qingrang sat down on the bedside chair and looked at Jiang Ranxing, who was lying on the bed peacefully as if he were asleep. Her heart was filled with heartache.

He gently picked up one of Jiang Ranxing's hands. There were still obvious bloodstains on that hand, which stood out starkly against her fair skin, creating a tragic beauty.

"Burning Star, I don't know when you will wake up, but don't be afraid. I will stay here with you. No one can disturb you anymore. Just rest well and leave everything else to me."

Wen Qingrang spoke in an extremely soft tone, as if afraid of waking the person in the dream.

But all these worries are unnecessary; Jiang Ranxing is not going to wake up at all.

He still remembered the doctor's words: "Mr. Wen, we are not sure when Ms. Jiang will wake up, or if she will have any other reactions after waking up. Her injuries from the car accident were too severe, and her body was already weak. In addition, she had a miscarriage during her pregnancy, so her body simply cannot withstand so many blows. However, we will do our best to treat her. At present, Ms. Jiang's condition is stable, and the chances of her waking up are still very high. Mr. Wen, you must also have confidence. This will give the patient more strength. You can also talk to her more often, which may help Ms. Jiang wake up sooner."

So Wen Qingrang took Jiang Ranxing away without hesitation. He had to let her rest quietly, wake her up, and recover her health.

Wen Qingrang took her hand, which had warmed up a bit, and placed it to his lips, gently pressing a kiss to it.

"Burning Star, get some rest and have sweet dreams."

He spoke softly, and then tucked the blanket around Jiang Ranxing.

Jiang Ranxing lay on the bed, his face peaceful, his breathing even and long.

-

Domestically, Fu Shenyuan instructed Tan Shen to mobilize all available resources to search for Jiang Ranxing.

Tan Shen investigated airports, railways, highways, and even waterways.

"Mr. Fu, there is no trace of Mrs. Jiang in any of the routes. There is no indication that she has left or gone anywhere."

Tan Shen changed her form of address back to her original one because Fu Shenyuan told her not to call her Miss Jiang anymore.

In Fu Shenyuan's heart, the two of them had not completely separated, and Jiang Ranxing was still his wife.

But Tan Shen couldn't understand that since the two of them had already gone to the Civil Affairs Bureau to complete the procedures, once the divorce cooling-off period was over, even if the wife couldn't show up, the Fu family and Old Master Fu would still have a way to get the divorce certificate approved.

Their legal divorce is only a matter of time, and logically speaking, Jiang Ranxing probably doesn't want to have any more contact with Fu Shenyuan.

But Fu Shenyuan seems obstinate, still fixated on the idea that he can find Jiang Ranxing and that they might even reconcile.

But how could that be?

Tan Shen didn't say much.

Tan Shen added, "Perhaps someone has publicly erased the wife's traces, which is why our people can't find anything."

Fu Shenyuan frowned upon hearing this: "What are you suspecting?"

Tan Shen shook his head and said, "I dare not speculate."

Fu Shenyuan said, "You're right. Someone doesn't want us to know where Jiang Ranxing is."

It's not hard to guess who this person is.

"Wen Qingrang must be the one who wants to cover up this news, and as for the other one, as you guessed, whether Grandpa was involved or not, none of us know."

Tan Shen replied, "Yes, President Fu. At the time, besides our people, there were also Mr. Wen's and Chairman Fu's people at the hospital. They could all have been involved in this matter."

Fu Shenyuan had a headache. Even though his grandfather was involved in cleaning up this matter, his grandfather would never tell him where Jiang Ranxing had gone.

The only way to find Jiang Ranxing is for him to do it himself.

Fu Shenyuan sighed helplessly and waved to Tan Shen: "You can go out first. I'll sit here by myself for a while."

Tan Shen left the office, leaving Fu Shenyuan alone in the large office, gazing into the distance, lost in thought.

He stood before the pristine French windows, seeing the bustling world outside, but his heart felt as if it had fallen into a cold winter river, devoid of any warmth.

Through the reflection in the glass window, he saw his empty eyes and slightly disheveled and haggard appearance, and for some reason, he thought of the past.

When he and Jiang Ranxing were still together, Jiang Ranxing loved looking into his eyes.

Jiang Ranxing always appeared in front of him with a smile, pointing at his eyes and saying:

"Shen Yuan, your eyes are so beautiful, they sparkle like stars in them. I wish you could truly see me in your eyes someday, that would make me so happy!"

At that time, he never bothered to look at Jiang Ranxing, nor did he care about her initiative and gentleness.

He threw away all the good things Jiang Ranxing had done for him, without appreciating a single bit of it.

So now the retribution has come; when he wanted to cherish her, even seeing her was a luxury for him.

Fu Shenyuan gave a bitter smile, his eyes immediately becoming much more melancholy.

He felt immense loneliness and regret, and after realizing his own feelings, he was tormented for every single moment.

Perhaps this is all he has to endure.

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have treated her that way before.

Unfortunately, he realized it too late. It's the kind of thing that's most agonizing, leaving one feeling helpless and heartbroken.

If time could turn back, things wouldn't be the way they are now, and she wouldn't have to go through so much suffering.

Fu Shenyuan lowered his head and pondered for a long time. After a while, he suddenly raised his head, pressed the phone on the table, and Tan Shen knocked on the door and entered the office.

Fu Shenyuan's eyes were full of determination and resolve. He said, "If we can't find her openly, we'll have people search through every possible means. No matter where, even if we have to turn A City upside down, we have to find her!"

Tan Shen paused for a few seconds, then asked, "What if we can't find it in City A?"

"Then let's look in other cities, no matter where, until we find it."

At this moment, Fu Shenyuan did not hesitate at all, and he had never been so determined before.

No matter where she is, he will find her.

They haven't broken up yet, and he doesn't want to break up with her either.

Tan Shen saw Fu Shenyuan's persistence. He didn't say anything, but immediately did as Fu Shenyuan instructed and his men to do.

These people began searching for Jiang Ranxing's whereabouts everywhere. At first, they were very confident and launched a massive search, but later, when there was still no news, they tried every possible method to find him.

As they searched, a month slowly passed.