Chapter 208 Maintenance
Jiang Ranxing understood that Fu Hongkai's question was intended to sow discord between Fu Shenyuan and her.
Fu Hongkai's sense of smell was indeed sharp enough, and his counterattacks hit the nail on the head.
However, Fu Hongkai overlooked the most important point: without his knowledge, she and Fu Shenyuan had already openly discussed the matter of Wen Qingrang as a bargaining chip.
Neither she nor Fu Shenyuan would let this matter of feelings interfere with more important things.
Their goal is to regain the Fu family's decision-making power so that the Wen family can be protected from being affected.
Jiang Ranxing smiled and replied, "Of course Shen Yuan knows, but I don't think it's a big deal. We all know each other, and this little thing won't affect us, right?"
Fu Hongkai remained calm and said nothing, but instead looked at Fu Shenyuan.
"Shen Yuan, how is the overseas company doing? I heard that things have improved a lot since you went there. It seems that the decision to transfer you there was the right one."
As Fu Hongkai spoke, he observed Fu Shenyuan's expression.
Fu Shenyuan merely raised an eyebrow, revealing no extra emotion whatsoever.
“Thank you for your concern, Second Uncle,” Fu Shenyuan said, raising his eyelids. “The overseas company is operating steadily, which is why I have time to come back and handle the group’s affairs.”
Fu Hongkai shrugged: "The group has always been doing well. Is there anything you, as a shareholder, need to worry about?"
Seeing that Fu Hongkai clearly didn't want to admit to persecuting the Wen family, and not wanting to delay, Fu Shenyuan got straight to the point:
"Second Uncle, as far as I know, you've been undertaking some business expansion projects recently, but these projects shouldn't align with the current business philosophy of the Fu Group. Does Grandpa know about what you're doing?"
Upon hearing Fu Shenyuan's words, Fu Hongkai's expression instantly turned serious and solemn.
“Shen Yuan, what do you mean by business philosophy? Is it to stay stagnant and maintain the status quo forever? You should understand that as a business leader, you shouldn’t be so short-sighted. The reason I did this is for the benefit of everyone in the Fu family. I don’t think my approach conflicts with your grandfather’s ideas.”
It's quite obvious that Fu Hongkai never wanted to make peace with Fu Shenyuan.
Fu Shenyuan turned around and glanced at Jiang Ranxing. The two looked at each other and seemed to understand each other's thoughts.
Trying to play games with Fu Hongkai is pointless. Fu Hongkai's attitude clearly shows that he doesn't want to change his business plan, so they will undoubtedly clash.
Since that's the case, we should stick to the original method.
Fu Shenyuan called Tan Shen over, and Tan Shen handed another document to everyone.
After reading it, Fu Hongkai's expression immediately turned sour.
"Shen Yuan, what do you and Ran Xing mean by this! What do you mean by opposing our current business projects and proposing to stop them? Do you know what the consequences will be?"
After Fu Hongkai finished speaking, he slammed his hand on the table.
Fu Hongkai also understands that if they use equity as a means of suppression, they have no chance of winning now.
Fu Shenyuan no longer wanted to pretend or play along.
“We have the right to raise objections. At the shareholders’ meeting, the project must be approved by a resolution of all shareholders. If it is an existing commercial project, we need to put it on the table and discuss it.”
After Fu Shenyuan finished speaking, Tan Shen took charge of the entire shareholders' meeting.
Fu Hongkai had not made any preparations for this beforehand, and was now in a difficult position, having been put on the spot at the shareholders' meeting.
Fu Hongkai could only watch as the shareholders' meeting proceeded as planned. Regarding the business expansion of Wen's and other companies, Fu Hongkai and the rest of the Fu family expressed their support, while Fu Shenyuan and Jiang Ranxing voiced their opposition.
Naturally, Fu Shenyuan and Jiang Ranxing, with more than 10% of the shares, held a greater degree of control.
Although Fu Shenyuan does not hold an actual position in the Fu Group, the shares he holds can play a decisive role.
"The project is rejected by a resolution of all shareholders."
When the final decision was made, Fu Hongkai's face darkened. He was furious and no longer cared about being diplomatic.
His attitude towards Fu Shenyuan also became less friendly.
“Shen Yuan! What you’ve done has truly broken my heart!” Fu Hongkai said.
Fu Shenyuan slowly stood up, his movements very gentlemanly and refined.
He said, "President, in the company, we speak with real power. Now that the shareholders' meeting is over, I hope you can immediately lift the commercial sanctions against Wens and other small companies."
Fu Hongkai didn't say anything more, his eyes blazing with anger. He slammed his hand on the table, then turned and left. The other shareholders followed him out of the central conference room.
Fu Yuqi stopped in her tracks as she passed Jiang Ranxing's spot near the entrance.
Looking at Jiang Ranxing sitting there, she felt a surge of anger, wanting nothing more than to slap her, but with Fu Shenyuan present, she couldn't act rashly.
But Fu Yuqi wouldn't miss any opportunity to mock her.
She walked over and looked down at Jiang Ranxing: "Don't think you're so great just because you have some shares. In the end, you're still a woman the Fu family doesn't want, a discarded wife. You should know better than anyone whether you can save face! You think Shen Yuan is doing this for you? Don't you even know what your status was in the Fu family before? A lowly woman like you still wants to..."
"Enough! Fu Yuqi! Watch your words!"
Fu Shenyuan interrupted Fu Yuqi sharply, cutting her off from whatever she was saying.
Fu Shenyuan was worried that her talking about the past might affect Jiang Ranxing's memory and brain again, which would be a loss.
This was the first time Fu Yuqi had been yelled at by Fu Shenyuan, and she looked at him in disbelief.
"Shen Yuan, what's wrong with you? I'm your sister! I'm your family!" Fu Yuqi pointed at Jiang Ranxing. "Who does she think she is! You're divorced, she has nothing to do with the Fu family anymore! And you're yelling at me because of her?!"
Fu Yuqi lost face today, mainly because of Jiang Ranxing, whom she looked down upon the most, so she was naturally very angry.
Fu Shenyuan did not lose his composure like Fu Yuqi.
"She is my wife. No matter who it is, I will not let anyone hurt her, understand?"
Fu Shenyuan's expression was unusually serious when he said this, which frightened Fu Yuqi so much that she didn't dare to say anything.
Fu Yuqi: "What are you saying, Shen Yuan? You and she are already divorced, and you're about to marry Miss Lin, so why are you still protecting her like this?"
Fu Shenyuan's eyes were filled with a hint of murderous intent: "Don't you understand what I'm saying? If you keep talking nonsense, I'll tell Second Uncle about the things you did abroad before."
Fu Yuqi immediately understood what Fu Shenyuan meant.
She had been dating a white man abroad and got pregnant because of their wild relationship. She secretly had an abortion, but the white man used it to blackmail her and extort a lot of money from her. In the end, Fu Shenyuan found out and stepped in to resolve the matter.
This matter must not be known to Fu Hongkai, otherwise Fu Yuqi may completely lose her freedom to go out and have fun.
Fu Yuqi no longer dared to argue with Jiang Ranxing because of this.
She snorted, turned around, and left.
Fu Shenyuan then turned around and looked at Jiang Ranxing.
Jiang Ranxing was clearly relieved.
Fu Shenyuan sat down next to her and took her hand in his.
"Why are your hands so cold?" Fu Shenyuan felt a pang of heartache and warmed her hands with his own. "You don't need to worry anymore. Wen Qingrang and the Wen family will be alright."
Jiang Ranxing breathed a long sigh of relief. Looking at the man beside her with his considerate and gentle actions, she didn't know what to feel, but the news that Wen Qingrang had escaped this predicament still made her feel very relieved.
After this matter was over, she had to consider how to explain things to Wen Qingrang.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ranxing felt a pang of sadness, and her eyes reddened as she looked at Fu Shenyuan.
Fu Shenyuan also looked up and saw Jiang Ranxing's gaze. He was momentarily at a loss for words: "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Fu Shenyuan's tone was unusually gentle; he had never spoken to anyone like that before, except for Jiang Ranxing.
Looking at the gentle appearance of the man in front of her, Jiang Ranxing immediately thought of Wen Qingrang, who was gentle by nature.
Fu Shenyuan's actions were becoming more and more like Wen Qingrang's, to the point that she sometimes hallucinated that Wen Qingrang was already beside her.
But she knew that she would never again have the chance to enjoy that carefree and happy life with Wen Qingrang abroad.
Jiang Ranxing didn't answer Fu Shenyuan, but just shook her head and said, "It's nothing, let's go back, I'm a little tired."
Jiang Ranxing really had a headache and slightly supported herself on the table.
When Fu Shenyuan noticed, he helped her up, his warm and strong hands supporting her lower back, and then he put his arm around her and walked out of the conference room.
Upon arriving at the underground parking lot, Tan Shen opened the car door for them. After they got in, Fu Shenyuan asked in a low, gentle voice, "Where would you like to go? We have plenty of time to go out together now."
Jiang Ranxing shook his head: "But I don't want to go out with you."
Fu Shenyuan's smile froze on his face.
"Burning Star, do you really have to reject me so cruelly...?"
He was still deeply pained, but dared not provoke Jiang Ranxing with his words.
Fu Shenyuan knows perfectly well who caused this outcome.
Jiang Ranxing stared at him and said clearly, "Yes, we were only together because of a deal, so you shouldn't expect me to approve of you in my heart."
Fu Shenyuan gave a bitter laugh: "You only have Wen Qingrang in your heart, is there no room for anyone else?"
What Fu Shenyuan wanted to say was, you used to only have me in your heart, so why did you let someone else take this place? Why did you let someone else come to your side?
But in the end, he didn't dare to say it.
Jiang Ranxing smiled, a clean and bright smile.
"No matter who's in my heart, it shouldn't be you. Otherwise, you would have entered my heart long ago during our six years of marriage."
Jiang Ranxing's words were like splashing cold water on Fu Shenyuan's body, chilling him from head to toe.
He clenched his fists tightly, his lips trembling as he forced a smile. He had to convince himself, and everyone else, that he would not be deterred by Jiang Ranxing's attitude, and that he would never be separated from Jiang Ranxing.
"It's okay, the past is the past. Now that we've started over, we're sure to find happiness in the future."
They must be happy.
Fu Shenyuan could only be absolutely certain that they would be together forever, but he had no idea what the future held.
Jiang Ranxing sighed, as if she could no longer communicate with the stubborn Fu Shenyuan.
"Whatever you want, just take me to my studio, I have things to do."
Tan Shen glanced at Fu Shenyuan, who nodded, and then Tan Shen started the car and headed to Ember Studio in Binhai.
When Jiang Ranxing got out of the car, Fu Shenyuan also got out of the car.
As they entered the studio, Fu Shenyuan followed them inside.
But it's clear that Jiang Ranxing, as Ember, doesn't want Fu Shenyuan to enter her work area anymore.
She said, "I have to go take care of some work. It's probably not appropriate for you to come with me any longer. Let's go back."
Jiang Ranxing refused to let him in, but Fu Shenyuan still managed to pry open the door a crack, allowing Jiang Ranxing to remain inside.
Fu Shenyuan's tone had softened considerably. He said, "I won't go into your studio. Can I wait for you in the garden? You weren't feeling well just now. I'll take you home after you've finished your work."
Jiang Ranxing wanted to refuse Fu Shenyuan's flattering words, but after thinking about it carefully, she realized that even if she said no, Fu Shenyuan wouldn't listen. It was better not to struggle and just let him be.
"Do whatever you want, just don't bother me."
After Jiang Ranxing finished speaking, he closed the studio door.
Since the studio is a detached villa, outsiders can directly reach the entrance, so extremely strict locks have long been installed, and no one can enter without the permission of the studio staff.
Fu Shenyuan was thus shut out from outside the gate.
As soon as Jiang Ranxing entered the studio, Mia immediately came to greet her: "Sister, you're here! I just saw Fu Shenyuan come over too, what's going on with him?"
Jiang Ranxing didn't want to talk about Fu Shenyuan at this moment, so she declined, saying, "Don't worry about him. I have some ideas about a design project you sent me yesterday. Let's have a meeting and discuss it."
"Okay, okay," Mia immediately looked after the others, "Manager Shen, everyone's in the conference room for a meeting!"
Manager Shen gestured, signaling the others to take their computers and documents and head to the conference room.
Before long, a very professional discussion began in the conference room.
After being turned away by Jiang Ranxing, Fu Shenyuan did not leave, but instead sat down on a chair next to a tall tree in the courtyard of the studio.
Sitting there, he could see Jiang Ranxing sitting in the main seat in the conference room through the floor-to-ceiling windows, discussing things seriously with his colleagues, a look quite different from his usual demeanor.
Fu Shenyuan was immediately captivated by Jiang Ranxing's work ethic.
He had never observed the people around him so carefully before. He thought she was just an ordinary housewife, but he didn't know that she had been shining brightly in her field of expertise and had long been a star.
Fu Shenyuan was staring at Jiang Ranxing in a daze when a gentle male voice, which he didn't want to hear, came from behind him.
"Fu Shenyuan, what are you doing here at Ranxing?"
Fu Shenyuan's expression changed instantly. He knew that it was Wen Qingrang's voice.
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