Chapter 212 The Secret
Lin Xuesha noticed Jiang Ranxing's indifference towards Fu Shenyuan.
Lin Xuesha wanted Fu Shenyuan's affection so badly, but Jiang Ranxing didn't cherish it at all.
Lin Xuesha stood upstairs watching them like this, then walked down the stairs and went to Fu Shenyuan's side.
"Shen Yuan, if you don't like Ranxing, how about giving it to me? I really like it."
Lin Xuesha looked at the flowers that Fu Shenyuan had picked, her face full of anticipation.
But Fu Shenyuan didn't hand the flowers to Lin Xuesha. Instead, he said to her, "After you have breakfast, I'll have someone take you home. Go back and get some rest."
After Fu Shenyuan finished speaking, he went straight upstairs.
As Jiang Ranxing sat at the dining table drinking porridge, she naturally noticed Lin Xuesha's discomfiture, but she did not mock Lin Xuesha or laugh at her.
That's something someone who cares about Fu Shenyuan would do.
She didn't care about Fu Shenyuan.
But Lin Xuesha didn't think so. She had always lost to Jiang Ranxing in many ways, and now it seemed that almost nothing could compare to her. Even Fu Shenyuan, whom she could control the most, was about to become Jiang Ranxing's alone. How could she swallow this insult?
"Jiang Ranxing, do you think you can be so smug for long? You and Fu Shenyuan will never be together, you know that?" Lin Xuesha said to her with a sneer.
Jiang Ranxing, unusually interested, glanced at her sideways.
"I don't know where you heard that from."
Even if she had no intention of reconciling with Fu Shenyuan, given their past marriage, it wouldn't be difficult for them to get back together.
Jiang Ranxing chuckled and said, "If you mean you'll stop me, then I don't think you have much of a chance of winning."
Jiang Ranxing glanced at the vase on the table, and without needing to say anything more, Lin Xuesha understood what she meant.
Lin Xuesha was humiliated by Jiang Ranxing's point-and-click gesture for no reason, which naturally made her even angrier.
Lin Xuesha sneered twice and said, "That's not what I'm talking about. It's something else that you'd find even more unacceptable if you knew."
“Jiang Ranxing, I advise you to be sensible and leave Shen Yuan first. Don’t bother him anymore. If things really escalate to that point, everyone will be unhappy because of you. You’d better think it through.”
"Just consider this a good deed, Jiang Ranxing. It's better for you to get out of here sooner rather than later."
Jiang Ranxing looked up at Lin Xuesha, but Lin Xuesha seemed to have some incredible bargaining chip in her hand this time. She just chuckled a few times and then turned and left.
After hearing these inexplicable words, Jiang Ranxing felt somewhat apprehensive, but he had no idea why.
Not long after Lin Xuesha left, Fu Shenyuan came downstairs. He had changed out of his sportswear and regained his usual impeccable elite appearance.
Fu Xingyi followed her downstairs, wearing a cute little suit, and ran to Jiang Ranxing's legs to act coquettishly.
"Mom, Dad said we're going to visit Great-Grandpa at the old house today. Mom, aren't you dressed yet?"
After listening, Jiang Ranxing looked up at Fu Shenyuan, who nodded.
When did she agree to tell this father and son that she wanted to go to the old house together?
Jiang Ranxing clearly looked reluctant to go.
However, Fu Shenyuan probably had something to do and insisted on taking Jiang Ranxing with him. Fu Xingyi also acted coquettishly and pestered Jiang Ranxing, who got a little annoyed and finally agreed.
When the makeup artist and stylist saw her get up, they were finally relieved that they didn't have to be so worried about not being able to complete the task, and quickly took Jiang Ranxing to do her hair and makeup.
Before long, Jiang Ranxing was dressed up to look elegant and refined, and the clothes she wore accentuated her graceful temperament.
Fu Xingyi kept praising Jiang Ranxing, saying, "Mom, you're so beautiful! More beautiful than anyone I've ever seen."
Fu Shenyuan echoed, "Ranxing, you are really beautiful. This suits you very well."
The father and son, one big and one small, stood beside her, their eyes full of praise and admiration. Jiang Ranxing was momentarily dazed.
If her previous marriage had been like this, would she have just made do and not divorced Fu Shenyuan?
But there's no such thing as "what if things had been different back then" in this world.
Jiang Ranxing stood up and said, "Let's go, don't waste any more time."
Following Jiang Ranxing's footsteps, Fu Shenyuan and Fu Xingyi went out together.
Tan Shen waited outside in his car, picked up the family of three, and headed to their old house.
On the way to the old house, Jiang Ranxing learned that Grandpa Fu had finished his recuperation and was now living comfortably in the old house, able to see people and so on. Fu Shenyuan then suggested that Jiang Ranxing and Fu Xingyi go back together.
What this trip back means might have some significance for Fu Shenyuan, but for Jiang Ranxing, she doesn't see any meaning in it.
Jiang Ranxing now feels that he is sometimes somewhat numb.
Aside from design and work-related matters, she has adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards her personal life.
While in the car, Fu Shenyuan kept an eye on Jiang Ranxing's reaction. He couldn't tell if she was happy or angry; he couldn't discern anything from her expression.
He hoped that Jiang Ranxing would be happier by his side, even if only a little, it would be better than being indifferent.
Inside the old house, the servants cleaned the entire house inside and out as instructed, saying it was to remove bad luck and help the master's health improve.
When Fu Shenyuan and his two companions entered the old house, they saw the old butler waiting at the door.
"The master has been waiting upstairs for a long time. Please come up with me."
The three of them then followed the old butler upstairs to the study.
Pushing open the study door, Jiang Ranxing saw Old Master Fu sitting in front of a painting, admiring it.
Hearing the noise at the door, Grandpa Fu turned around, but his appearance surprised the family who came in.
Fu Xingyi first ran to Grandpa Fu's side and said somewhat aggrievedly, "Great-Grandpa, it's been so long since I've seen you. You look a little tired and have lost a lot of weight."
Grandpa Fu smiled at the child, a rare occurrence for him: "Great-Grandpa went to recuperate, and he's still a bit tired after just getting back."
Fu Shenyuan walked over and greeted Grandpa Fu: "Grandpa, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"
Since transferring Fu Shenyuan abroad, Old Master Fu hasn't seen his beloved grandson for a long time.
Old Master Fu's voice was a little weak: "It's alright, I guess. It's not bad for someone my age to be able to maintain myself like this. Please sit down and talk, don't all stand."
Grandpa Fu then looked at Jiang Ranxing, who was also looking at him.
When the two looked at each other, they both had a strange feeling. Jiang Ranxing felt puzzled, while Grandpa Fu's doubts turned into inquiries.
"Jiang girl is here too, that's good, that's good, sit down."
Grandpa Fu stopped focusing on the painting and looked at the family of three. He hadn't expected to see such a harmonious scene. He didn't know what had happened.
After Jiang Ranxing sat down, he looked at the obviously haggard old man in front of him and felt that he was no longer the powerful business man who had once stirred up the world; he was just an old man in his twilight years.
It is probably only when a person reaches a certain point in life that the shell imposed upon them by worldly conventions will fall away.
Old Master Fu's eyes were no longer as sharp as before; instead, they had softened considerably.
"I'm very happy and gratified to see you all here," said Grandpa Fu. "It's kind of you to still remember this old man."
Fu Shenyuan said, "Grandpa, what are you saying? No matter what, you will always be my grandpa."
Tears welled up in Grandpa Fu's eyes: "I knew I wasn't wrong, he's a good child."
Fu Shenyuan smiled.
Fu Xingyi also chimed in, "Why is Great-Grandpa praising Dad? I've come to see Great-Grandpa too, so please praise me instead."
Fu Xingyi's chubby little face puffed up, which made Grandpa Fu laugh. Fu Xingyi then snuggled up to him and laughed along with him.
Grandpa Fu smiled and patted Fu Xingyi's soft head.
“Yiyi was good too, Great-Grandpa loves you.”
Fu Xingyi was pleased by what was said, so he started to act coquettishly in his grandfather's arms. Fu Shenyuan even reminded him not to keep bothering his great-grandfather.
Jiang Ranxing sat to one side, watching the unusual harmony among the three generations, and felt a very strange feeling in his heart.
But she couldn't quite put her finger on why. It was as if she had been looking forward to this scene for a long time, and now she was witnessing it with her own eyes.
Grandpa Fu noticed Jiang Ranxing's stunned expression and asked, "Jiang girl, what are you thinking about? Why are you spacing out?"
Jiang Ranxing then came to his senses and shook his head to indicate that it was nothing.
"You probably just didn't get enough rest, it's nothing serious."
Grandpa Fu was relieved: "That's good."
After chatting with the family of three for a while, Grandpa Fu asked Fu Shenyuan to stay behind, while Jiang Ranxing took Fu Xingyi and left the study.
The smile on Old Master Fu's face gradually faded, replaced by a very serious expression.
“I’ve heard about what’s been happening in the group recently. I didn’t expect your second uncle to take these actions while I was recuperating and you were abroad. He’s been too hasty.”
Fu Shenyuan agreed: "Second Uncle has never given up his ambition. This time he is indeed impatient. Moreover, Second Uncle's methods are even more advanced than before."
How could Old Master Fu not understand these business matters? The higher-ups are being so ruthless; it's obvious they don't want the companies below them to survive.
“I told him before that the Fu family should not do such things again. Even a person should leave a way out, let alone a business. But your second uncle did not listen to my advice. Instead, his ambition has grown even larger. If this continues, I am no longer at ease leaving the Fu family in his hands.”
Fu Shenyuan paused, then asked, "So what are your thoughts?"
Old Master Fu said in a muffled voice, "Shen Yuan, now that you're back, I don't plan to let you leave again. Putting everything else aside, I've always been very reassured by the company under your management all these years. It's just that I'm really worried about what your second uncle has done in such a short time."
After thinking for a while, Old Master Fu continued, "Come back, Shen Yuan. I still have the ability to control the situation. It won't be difficult for you to come back. The entire Fu family needs you. Come back, child."
Fu Shenyuan pondered for a while but did not answer Old Master Fu.
Old Master Fu probably understood what Fu Shenyuan was thinking, so he stopped discussing the company.
"Alright, tell me about your love life. You had such a big fight with me before you went abroad and still didn't want to marry Miss Lin. So you've already found Ranxing and want to pursue her?"
Grandpa Fu rarely teased his grandson.
Although the grandfather and grandson had a big fight over their relationship, they were ultimately family, of the same blood. And since Grandpa Fu had always valued Fu Shenyuan the most, how could he not feel sorry for his favorite junior?
Fu Shenyuan smiled and replied, "Grandpa, Xue Sha and I are probably not destined to be together. As for Ran Xing, we only met by chance later. Before that, I had been looking for her but couldn't find her."
Fu Shenyuan thought of the days when he searched for Jiang Ranxing in vain; that period was truly agonizing.
Fortunately, these hopeless days are finally coming to an end.
"It's all thanks to you, Grandpa, that I went abroad. I couldn't find Ranxing anywhere, but I met her there."
Fu Shenyuan said this with a sense of relief. If he hadn't argued with his grandfather, he would never have gone to that foreign land, let alone met Jiang Ranxing.
Perhaps he is still searching desperately at this moment.
Grandpa Fu said, "It seems that your fate with Ranxing has always been intertwined. Even if you are separated, fate will bring you together again."
At this point, Old Master Fu also believed that there must be something guiding these two people in the dark, otherwise everything would not have come to such a coincidence.
"So what are you thinking now? Ranxing came with you, does that mean he's forgiven you or what?" Old Master Fu asked.
When this was mentioned, Fu Shenyuan's expression visibly somber. He recounted to the old man the recent events that had occurred between him and Jiang Ranxing.
"Wen Qingrang said that Ranxing has memory loss and still suffers from the aftereffects of the car accident. She doesn't remember our past, which is why she's willing to stay because of my deal..."
Fu Shenyuan sighed and said, "I understand that this is not a long-term solution. Ranxing is not staying willingly. Moreover, if she remembers the past, she will probably be even less willing to stay by my side and will despise me even more."
Seeing his distressed expression, Old Master Fu pondered for a while.
He was considering how to give the other person a push to salvage their relationship.
Perhaps, if Jiang Ranxing knew the truth—that she was the little girl who saved Fu Shenyuan's life back then—it might rekindle her feelings for Fu Shenyuan.
Or perhaps he could fabricate a new memory for Jiang Ranxing.
In his memory, Fu Shenyuan never went astray or took a wrong turn. He recognized from the very beginning who the real little girl was, and he loved Jiang Ranxing the only one from start to finish.
Even Grandpa Fu couldn't make up his mind for a moment.
Besides Lin Xuesha, he was the only one who knew the truth and genuinely wanted the two of them to have a good life together.
It's probably time to bring the deepest secret between Fu Shenyuan and Jiang Ranxing to the surface.
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