Chapter 326 They all suspect Lin Xuesha

Fu Shenyuan turned his head and looked at Jiang Ranxing beside him: "Really?"

“Of course,” Jiang Ranxing replied.

Fu Shenyuan asked her, "Do these people include you?"

Jiang Ranxing did not speak.

Fu Shenyuan looked at her quietly for a while, then smiled silently.

"It's okay, I understand what you mean."

Jiang Ranxing shook his head: "No, you don't know."

Fu Shenyuan was stunned. Then he seemed to see the epiphyllum flowers blooming all over the mountains in an instant, and Jiang Ranxing was smiling at him. Perhaps it was just a dream. Fu Shenyuan did not ask any questions and then fell into a coma.

Fu Shenyuan was too tired. The death of Old Master Fu had greatly affected his mental state, and he simply could not continue.

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The news of Old Master Fu's passing spread like wildfire throughout City A, and with him came Fu Shenyuan, the new chairman of the Fu Group, who became the head of the Fu family.

The news spread very quickly; even the mourning hall at the old house hadn't been set up yet.

But this was definitely not a good thing for Fu Shenyuan. No matter how strong he was, the death of his loved ones was still a devastating blow.

Jiang Ranxing brought a cup of hot tea and placed it in front of Fu Shenyuan: "Grandpa's mourning hall is set up. Would you like to go and take a look?"

With no one in charge of the Fu family mansion, Jiang Ranxing took on the responsibilities of the matriarch in a time of crisis. Thanks to her presence, the mansion did not descend into chaos.

Admittedly, Jiang Ranxing is capable of being a good matriarch, but she has never truly aspired to this title.

Fu Shenyuan smiled at her and said, "Ranxing, thanks to you, thank you for still being by my side."

He took Jiang Ranxing's hand and pulled her down to sit. The warmth between their hands brought him a sense of peace.

Her willingness to stay by his side at this time was tantamount to saving him.

However, Jiang Ranxing quietly withdrew her hand.

Jiang Ranxing said, "The maid said that Lin Xuesha is making a fuss about wanting to see you. Do you want to go and see her?"

It turned out it was because of Lin Xuesha. Fu Shenyuan's heart stirred. Jiang Ranxing would react this way because of Lin Xuesha's existence. Did that mean she still had feelings for him?

Jiang Ranxing tilted her head and looked at him with a puzzled expression, as if waiting for an answer.

"Come with me; there are some things I want to ask her in person."

Jiang Ranxing refused, saying, "I have nothing to say to her. You go ahead, I—"

"I don't want to see her."

Fu Shenyuan felt extremely guilty. He only found out later that Lin Xuesha had hurt Jiang Ranxing.

"Xue Sha has a bit of a spoiled princess temperament, but she's not a bad person at heart. You should know that she almost died saving me back then. Someone like that shouldn't be a bad person. If she said anything bad to you, I apologize."

Jiang Ranxing paused and said, "Have you ever considered this question: Is Lin Xuesha... really the little girl you're talking about who saved you?"

Why do you say that?

"Do you remember what Fu Hongkai said? He wanted to kill you and that little girl, but he and Lin Xuesha have always been on the same side. How could he possibly have such thoughts? Besides, Lin Xuesha is so different from the kind little girl you described. Don't you think so?"

Fu Shenyuan said, "You feel that way too?"

Jiang Ranxing nodded.

“I had my suspicions about Xue Sha, and I even had someone investigate what happened back then. However, it was too long ago, and the place where the incident occurred was too remote, so there was almost no direct evidence to corroborate it.”

After Fu Shenyuan finished speaking, he recalled the little girl in the white dress in his memory, and gradually, he seemed unable to connect her with Lin Xuesha.

Jiang Ranxing hesitated for a moment before saying, "I shouldn't have said this, but you'd better not be fooled. If you've mistaken the person, how heartbroken would the girl who almost died trying to save you be?"

Fu Shenyuan stared at Jiang Ranxing for a moment: "You're right. Come with me to see Xue Sha. I should clear your name."

Jiang Ranxing said, "You... really believe that I didn't harm Grandpa, even though the person accusing me is Lin Xuesha?"

Jiang Ranxing knew Lin Xuesha's position in Fu Shenyuan's heart. In the past, almost no one could compare with Lin Xuesha. She was the most noble existence in Fu Shenyuan's heart.

And now, he actually chose her over Lin Xuesha...

Fu Shenyuan repeated his words: "I believe in you."

Jiang Ranxing's heart was constantly being touched. Fu Shenyuan's gaze was so serious and sincere. Jiang Ranxing looked away from those obsidian-like eyes before she could succumb to her urge to drown.

"Let's go and see what she has to say to you."

Lin Xuesha was making a ruckus in the guest room of the Fu family's old house.

"Let me out! I want to see Shen Yuan! What right do you have to lock me up? I want to see Shen Yuan!"

The bodyguard at the door could only stop her again and advise, "Miss Lin, Mr. Fu is not available to see you right now. What do you need? I can get it for you!"

Lin Xuesha glared at him angrily: "Who do you think you are? Get out of my way! I want to talk to Fu Shenyuan, do you understand? If you don't cooperate with me, I won't say this!"

The bodyguard continued to dutifully advise, "Miss Lin, please calm down. Mr. Fu is very busy right now..."

With a resounding slap, Lin Xuesha delivered a powerful blow to the bodyguard who was still speaking.

"Shen Yuan... what a coincidence that you're here."

Lin Xuesha had just finished her attack, and the fierce expression on her face hadn't completely faded when she met Fu Shenyuan's scrutinizing eyes.

Fu Shenyuan walked up the steps and gestured for the bodyguards to step aside: "Xue Sha, there's no need for you to be so angry. They are following my orders."

Lin Xuesha immediately clung to her in a flattering and delicate manner.

When Lin Xuesha touched him, Fu Shenyuan frowned impatiently, a rare occurrence, and took a step back, distancing himself from her.

Jiang Ranxing followed and walked up to Fu Shenyuan's side.

In Lin Xuesha's view, the two people were standing together.

"Jiang Ranxing! What brings you here!" Lin Xuesha's attitude towards Jiang Ranxing was extremely hostile.

Lin Xuesha pointed at Jiang Ranxing and viciously accused her, "Shen Yuan! How could you be with this vicious woman? She's the one who killed Grandpa! I heard Grandpa is dead, and it was Jiang Ranxing who did it! She's so wicked! She actually tried to poison Grandpa! We all saw it with our own eyes, Shen Yuan! You have to believe me!"

However, what Lin Xuesha didn't know was that Fu Shenyuan and Jiang Ranxing had already stood on the same side before they arrived. At this moment, Fu Shenyuan would not easily doubt Jiang Ranxing because of any words.

Of the three people present, only Lin Xuesha was shouting almost maniacally.

"Shen Yuan! Why aren't you saying anything? It was really her who ruined Grandpa! Grandpa died with his eyes wide open in disbelief, and you just let this vile woman run rampant!"

Lin Xuesha was furious when she saw Jiang Ranxing, and even wanted to hit him.

Jiang Ranxing was caught off guard and was slapped by Lin Xuesha. Her cheeks turned red instantly. She covered her cheeks, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Fu Shenyuan immediately shielded Jiang Ranxing behind him.

"Lin Xuesha! Stop! Step back!"

Fu Shenyuan had never reprimanded Lin Xuesha so harshly before.

Lin Xuesha was stunned; she found it hard to believe that Fu Shenyuan would speak to her like that.

"Shen Yuan! How could you do this to me? You actually helped this scoundrel!"

Fu Shenyuan shielded Jiang Ranxing even more tightly. Looking at Jiang Ranxing's swollen cheeks, his heart felt like it was being torn apart. Yet Lin Xuesha was still hurling insults at her.

Jiang Ranxing said, "Lin Xuesha, I think you know better than anyone who killed Grandpa. I had no reason to kill Grandpa, but you, in order to make Fu Shenyuan turn back to look at you, you would do such a thing. You are too terrible."

Fu Shenyuan reached out and stroked her cheek, saying, "Does it hurt a lot? It's all my fault."

"It's alright, I can bear it. Let's deal with the important matters first."

Jiang Ranxing's understanding and reasonableness made Fu Shenyuan feel even worse.

Kind people are always easily hurt, and Fu Shenyuan wished he could use everything he had to protect Jiang Ranxing's happiness.

Fu Shenyuan turned to look at Lin Xuesha, who still had a vicious look on her face, which made Fu Shenyuan feel even more disgusted than he had ever felt before.

But he still didn't make a move on her; he needed to figure something out.

"Xue Sha, I'm warning you, don't talk to Ran Xing like that, or I'll never see you again."

These words clearly startled Lin Xuesha.

"Shen Yuan, I was wrong. Please don't be angry with me. I treated her like that because I care about you and the Fu family too much. You can't abandon me because of her."

Lin Xuesha finally regained her senses and put on her usual weak and pitiful appearance, with tears streaming down her face, making her look pitiful.

But Fu Shenyuan was not easily moved by her.

"I will have someone investigate Grandpa's death. I will find out who is innocent sooner or later. Xue Sha, I came to you because I have other questions to ask you."

Lin Xuesha thought she had a chance, and smiled, saying, "Okay, Shen Yuan, I can tell you anything you want to know."

Fu Shenyuan stared into her eyes, trying to see through all the lies.

"What was I like when you found me and saved me at the beach?"

Lin Xuesha panicked. Having never experienced that scene before, she had no idea what the answer was, but she could only bite the bullet and describe it.

"You don't seem to be doing well. Is it because you're saddened by your uncle and aunt's passing? I talked to you a lot, we chatted for a long time, but I can't remember much of it..."

Lin Xuesha thought that by speaking so vaguely, there would be no flaws in her statement.

But Fu Shenyuan and Jiang Ranxing, who were present, both knew that she was probably lying.

Because there was a huge loophole in Lin Xuesha's words.

That is, at that time, Fu Shenyuan was given hallucinogenic drugs by Fu Hongkai, so it was absolutely impossible for him to have a normal conversation with people, let alone say a lot of words!

This proves that Lin Xuesha is either lying or hiding the truth.