Chapter 27 Unwilling to Endure Anymore
She looked up and saw Fu Shenyuan and Lin Xuesha still arm in arm, and felt utterly exhausted.
Jiang Ranxing could still feel a dull ache in her heart, but more than anything, she felt very tired.
She felt emotionally exhausted by her marriage, her family of origin, and all of this chaos.
I've never been this tired before.
She was so tired that she just wanted to lie down and give up on everything.
But she couldn't do that; that would be tantamount to giving up on herself.
A warm current welled up in Jiang Ranxing's heart; it was a kind of strength.
It is the innate ability of a person to pull themselves up even when they are in a desperate situation.
She cannot give up on herself.
She was the only one who could save her.
Jiang Ranxing stood up and gave instructions to the nanny.
"I'll leave Yiyi to you. Keep the child calm, and I'll bring Yiyi out to see him when I have time."
After saying that, Jiang Ranxing was about to leave.
Fu Shenyuan's clear, cold voice rang out.
"What do your mother and brother... want?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuesha frowned beside Fu Shenyuan. Was Fu Shenyuan concerned about Jiang Ranxing?
Fu Shenyuan didn't know what was wrong with him either.
That one glance just now was merely a fleeting exchange of glances between Jiang Ranxing and the air.
He seemed to feel a sense that was both distant and familiar.
It seems that there was a girl like that, feeling helpless, who had appeared in his life before.
But Fu Shenyuan had no recollection of it; he only felt a slight unease in his heart.
It wasn't intense, but it was captivating enough.
He didn't know why either.
He asked the question instinctively.
He clearly didn't care about Jiang Ranxing.
Jiang Ranxing was also surprised by Fu Shenyuan's question.
Is Fu Shenyuan... concerned about me?
Fu Shenyuan has never cared about me, could it be that now...?
After thinking about it, Jiang Ranxing rejected his own idea, realizing that it must be a flawed idea that arose at a specific time.
"I will handle my own family matters, so there is no need for Mr. Fu to interfere."
Jiang Ranxing simply stated this without offering further explanation.
Jiang Ranxing told herself not to overthink things just because of Fu Shenyuan's sudden question.
Fu Shenyuan asked her, perhaps just casually.
Why should she necessarily take it to heart?
Overthinking is sometimes not a good thing.
Even if Fu Shenyuan genuinely asked out of concern, she had the right not to respond to him.
There's no need for them to have any further entanglement.
Ending it sooner is the best outcome for both of us.
Jiang Ranxing didn't say anything more to them and left the villa.
At this moment, Jiang Huanchen and Xu Qinghe were waiting for her in the car. As soon as they saw Jiang Ranxing, they started scolding her again.
Jiang Ranxing interrupted them, saying, "I told you, don't cause trouble at the villa, let's talk somewhere else."
Jiang Ranxing drove the two away, choosing not to return to her residence or her studio.
She didn't even bother looking for a restaurant; it would be a waste of time and energy, and a thankless task.
Jiang Ranxing drove the car to the beach, which happened to be a slightly more crowded beach, so there was no chance of any accidents.
Jiang Ranxing asked, "Why did you go to the villa? And what do you want with Fu Shenyuan?"
Xu Qinghe said, "You brat, have you forgotten what good things you've done? Your family asked you for some money and you wouldn't give it to them. If I don't ask your husband, who else can I ask?"
Jiang Ranxing guessed it was about this matter.
“I already told you on the phone that I’ve given you a lot of money. If you keep squandering like this, no amount of money will be enough.”
"You're making such a fuss over spending a little money, sis? You're so petty," Jiang Huanchen said sarcastically from the side.
Jiang Ranxing patiently said, "Huanchen, Mom, tell me honestly, how much money have I given to the family in the years since I got married? This amount of money is something that an ordinary family might not be able to earn in a lifetime. Why are you still not satisfied?"
Jiang Ranxing's family of origin was not well-off. She was fortunate to meet her teacher Zhou Yinxiu when she was young, and she also happened to have a talent for design. Over the years, she has grown and developed into Ember, which is how she has earned a lot of money.
Jiang Ranxing herself has always been very open-minded about money, and coupled with her traditional values, she doesn't care much about giving money to her family.
Her family believed that her wealthy husband would willingly give them money, which led to the situation developing to this point.
Xu Qinghe snorted and said, "Don't forget that we raised you. The kindness of raising you is greater than the sky. Now that you've married a rich husband and have the ability, you have to repay us. That's the way of heaven!"
Jiang Ranxing simply couldn't communicate with Xu Qinghe.
"Mom, I really can't agree with what you said. I won't say anything more, but I won't give you any more money."
She can no longer give so recklessly, at the cost of her own health.
They don't deserve her to sacrifice herself like this.
Xu Qinghe got excited as soon as she heard that and started making a scene.
"It's because of your character that you can't control your husband and let him have an affair with another woman. Don't you reflect on your own behavior? If I were your husband, I wouldn't want to see a wreck like you either."
Xu Qinghe felt she hadn't scolded him enough, so she added, "If I were your husband, I wouldn't want you either. I think it's right for your husband to go out and find other women!"
Jiang Ranxing could hardly believe her ears, and she couldn't understand why these words came from her own mother.
How could a mother say such hurtful things to her daughter?
It turns out that not every mother loves her child unconditionally.
This is her fate, and she has to accept it.
Jiang Ranxing said incredulously, "Mom, you actually sided with Fu Shenyuan and said this about me..."
Is she Fu Shenyuan's mother or her own mother?
"You won't even let people talk about it? If you were so capable, would your husband have run off with another woman? In the end, it's because you're incompetent!"
Jiang Ranxing remained silent for a long time before shaking his head.
She felt she really didn't need to say anything more.
In her family's eyes, this was actually her image.
Jiang Ranxing felt that explaining would be pointless.
Explanations are for those who are willing to listen, understand, and love you.
No matter how you explain yourself to someone who is fundamentally prejudiced against you, they will only think you are making excuses and will not have the slightest pity for you.
Jiang Ranxing said calmly, "Mom, Huanchen, you should go back. I've remembered everything I said today. I won't give you any more money. You'd better watch yourselves from now on."
She has fulfilled her filial duties far too much; it's time for her to start thinking about her own happiness.
She couldn't choose her family of origin, but she could decide her own life.
She wanted to free herself from this abyss.
Jiang Ranxing seemed to remember something and added a few more words.
"As for Fu Shenyuan, I suggest you stop causing trouble. Fu Shenyuan is not me. He has no blood relation with you and has no reason to consider you."
"If you go and cause trouble for Fu Shenyuan again, and anger this powerful figure, the consequences will be beyond my ability to help."
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