Chapter 254 Sinking into the Past

After Jiang Ranxing left, Fu Shenyuan summoned Tan Shen.

"Mr. Fu, what are the plans for the next step?" Tan Shen asked respectfully.

"I'm going back to the old house to see the chairman."

Tan Shen noticed that Fu Shenyuan used his official title as a form of address and immediately understood.

“Okay, is this something you want to discuss with the chairman? The secretary from the board office just came by to ask about the bidding. You can go talk to the chairman in person.”

Fu Shenyuan nodded.

Tan Shen drove him to the Fu family's old house.

The old butler greeted him at the door, saying, "Young Master, the master has been waiting for you in the study for a long time. Please come in."

Fu Shenyuan agreed and went to the study. He saw that the old master Fu was wrapped in a warm coat and looking at a landscape painting. He was not painting in the study himself as usual.

Fu Shenyuan immediately realized that his grandfather's health was not good.

When Grandpa Fu saw Fu Shenyuan enter, he immediately stepped aside to let him look at the painting together.

“Shen Yuan, look at this painting. I painted it three years ago, and it took me more than a month to complete. It’s my most satisfying painting, and it’s also my favorite,” said Old Master Fu.

Fu Shenyuan walked over and carefully observed the beauty of the landscape in the painting.

“Grandpa’s calligraphy is naturally excellent,” Fu Shenyuan said.

"Burning Star said the same thing to you." Old Master Fu nodded, recalling some past memories.

Fu Shenyuan was confused: "What do you mean? She's seen this painting too."

"No, that's not it. It was just a piece of calligraphy back then. I still remember the time when Ranxing came to me and first brought up the topic of divorce. At that time, Ranxing looked very sad and begged me to grant her wish and agree to separate from you. I didn't agree and let her have the right to leave the Fu family standing up."

Grandpa Fu shook his head: "If I had known that Ranxing was a great designer, I wouldn't have made such a request. I think I shouldn't have agreed to it back then, and you wouldn't have ended up like this."

Hearing that Old Master Fu seemed to be expressing regret, the light in Fu Shenyuan's eyes dimmed slightly.

“Grandpa, the fault doesn’t lie with anyone else, it’s all my fault. You don’t need to take it too hard,” Fu Shenyuan said.

Grandpa Fu stared at the painting for a long time before finally sighing and shaking his head.

“Shen Yuan, it’s not just this one thing; there are other things that Grandpa has done wrong as well.”

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about it anymore. Sit down and let's talk about the company."

Fu Shenyuan helped Old Master Fu sit down in the heavy mahogany chair.

"I heard that Ranxing and Wanluyuan's wives were kidnapped because of the group's business?" Old Master Fu asked.

Fu Shenyuan nodded and replied, "Yes, the criminal has been detained and the police are still interrogating him. We should have news soon, but I don't know if he will tell the truth."

Grandpa Fu looked at him questioningly: "Whom do you suspect, your second uncle?"

Fu Shenyuan did not hide anything: "Yes, a lot of evidence points to Second Uncle. Although there is no direct evidence, these should not be coincidences."

“Your second uncle’s intentions are becoming more and more obvious. He’s too impatient. I’m not dead yet, and you’re still in power, but he can’t wait to make his move.”

Old Master Fu sighed, "He has disappointed me so much, repeatedly harming his own family members..."

Fu Shenyuan keenly sensed something.

"Grandpa, there's something I've always wanted to ask you about my parents. When they had that accident, was it related to my second uncle? I hope you can tell me."

Old Master Fu remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "What happened back then was just an accident. Your father's death was a great blow to me. Afterwards, I had people investigate, and they could only say it was an accident. Shen Yuan, now that things have come to this, we can only treat it as an accident."

Fu Shenyuan's eyes shone with unbelievable brightness: "I don't believe it was just an accident. My parents had just passed away when my second uncle was in a hurry to send me away. During that time, my second uncle was all the rage. What originally belonged to my father became my second uncle's. How do you expect me to think? Wasn't it my second uncle who was manipulating all of this behind the scenes?"

Grandpa Fu said, "It's pointless to dwell on the past, especially since it's impossible to tell who was right and who was wrong. Child, don't you understand? This applies to your childhood experiences and your marriage as well."

This time, Fu Shenyuan didn't listen to Old Master Fu.

"You may be right, but I don't want to let go. As long as I can hold on, I don't want to let go."

Fu Shenyuan's persistence was obvious, and Old Master Fu saw it all.

Fu Shenyuan continued, "Grandpa, you have taught me many things. Ever since I was injured as a child and you took me home, you have always nurtured and taught me. I am very grateful. However, there are some things I cannot listen to you about."

Looking at Fu Shenyuan, who was no longer the child he once was, Old Master Fu sighed at the vicissitudes of life.

“Child, although you are very capable in the business world, you are really unwise in matters of the heart. Sometimes being too sentimental is not a good thing. You and your second uncle are clearly at opposite ends of the spectrum. He never cares about feelings and family ties, while you care too much. This is your weakness in life. Do you understand?”

Fu Shenyuan remained silent.

Sometimes understanding the principles is one thing.

But what one is thinking in one's heart is another matter entirely.

"Grandpa, you don't need to try to persuade me anymore. I'll keep going down this path even if it leads to darkness. There's no turning back."

Fu Shenyuan stopped Old Master Fu from continuing to persuade him.

"Sigh, alright, I've tried to persuade you so many times, but I've never been able to convince you. Just let you go, but—"

After a moment of contemplation, Old Master Fu said, "My body won't last much longer. What are your thoughts on the will that I mentioned to you last time? You can tell me."

Fu Shenyuan shook his head: "Grandpa's health will improve after recuperation. I don't want to talk about this."

Grandpa Fu knew that he was reluctant to part with his grandson, but no matter how reluctant he was, there would eventually come an end to it.

"If you don't want to talk, that's fine. I've already made up my mind about those things. I'll just tell you one thing: Grandpa will be on your side."

After Fu Shenyuan left, Old Master Fu summoned the old butler: "Go and call Attorney Zhang over, I need to speak with him."

"Yes, sir."

Attorney Zhang acted swiftly; he was Mr. Fu's personal lawyer and was almost always on call.

Attorney Zhang sat opposite Old Master Fu and asked, "Chairman Fu, what brings you here today?"

Old Master Fu's eyes were unfathomable: "My will."

"Have you decided on the distribution of the property?" Attorney Zhang asked. "The distribution of the other members of the Fu family has been documented according to your requirements. However, the distribution of the second young master and young master Shen Yuan has not yet been determined. You said last time that you still needed to consider it. Have you made up your mind now?"

Old Master Fu nodded: "Yes, I will transfer all the remaining 30% of the shares of the Fu Group to Shen Yuan. In this way, he can become the next person in charge of the Fu Group. As for the other assets, Attorney Zhang, you can divide them according to category and distribute them equally between Shen Yuan and Hong Kai."

Attorney Zhang said, "But I'm afraid the second young master won't be very happy about this. Although your other assets are not a small amount, they are still not as important as the shares of the Fu Group."

Attorney Zhang thought to himself, but because he had known Mr. Fu for many years, he dared to say these things.

Equity is what you can truly hold and have a say in; it's also the most valuable thing.

They gave it all to Fu Shenyuan, which shows how much Old Master Fu values ​​him.

Grandpa Fu didn't take it to heart: "Just do as I say, don't worry about anything else. When I get old, I won't be able to manage my affairs after I die. I trust Shen Yuan with peace of mind. He is also the successor I have always preferred. Isn't this a good thing?"

Attorney Zhang: "I'm just worried about the second young master. As you know, Chairman, the second young master has always wanted to gain actual control of the Fu Group."

“I’m not comfortable handing the group over to Hongkai. Shen Yuan is much better than him. Only under Shen Yuan’s leadership can the Fu family stand firm.”

“You are right. Then I will go back and formally draft all the will documents, and I will show them to you when they are ready.”

Grandpa Fu nodded: "Yes, do as I say. I'm tired too, you can go back now."

"Please take care of yourself, Chairman. I will visit you again when I have time."

After Attorney Zhang left, Old Master Fu saw the old butler standing to the side, hesitating as if he had something to say.

"What, you also think what I did was wrong?"

The old butler shook his head: "No, it's just that I thought you would split the shares equally between the two young masters after you finally made your decision."

Grandpa Fu said, "That was my original plan, but Hongkai still disregards all family ties. I really can't let him hold so much power anymore."

"What the master thinks is true. The second young master did go a bit too far. Fortunately, the young mistress is alright, otherwise the young master wouldn't have let it go so easily."

“If Hongkai continues like this, he’ll get himself into trouble sooner or later, and it’s beyond my control.”

Power struggles within wealthy families have always been like this; the old butler knew it, Attorney Zhang knew it, and Old Master Fu knew it even better.

The old butler advised, "Master, you shouldn't think too much right now. Taking good care of your health is the most important thing."

Old Master Fu coughed a few times, his strength failing him again. The old butler helped him back to his bedroom to rest. Neither of them noticed a servant acting suspiciously as he walked down the stairs.

Soon, the news reached Fu Hongkai's secretary.

The secretary reported to Fu Hongkai: "President Fu, the chairman just met with Attorney Zhang. I heard they talked for a long time, probably about matters related to the will."

Fu Hongkai asked suspiciously, "Could it be that the old man has already finalized his will? What should our people say?"

“Attorney Zhang is too meticulous in her work. We can’t find a breakthrough right now. We need more time.”

Fu Hongkai said, "Alright, tell people to hurry. We don't have much time. We can't let Fu Shenyuan gain power."

The secretary replied, "Don't worry, we'll take care of it right away."