Chapter 44 Deliberately Lure Him Away
It's nothing, Jiang Ranxing told herself. Even if her colleagues came to her house, she would cook something for them to eat.
Let's just treat this one for Fu Shenyuan as an ordinary colleague.
Jiang Ranxing carried the tray to the dining table and placed the bowls and chopsticks on it.
Fu Xingyi seemed genuinely hungry; he took the chopsticks and began to eat heartily, enjoying his meal immensely.
Jiang Ranxing glanced at the other two dishes on the table and mustered up her courage to invite Fu Shenyuan over to eat together.
Then she saw Fu Shenyuan stand up from the sofa first, take the phone and walk to the window.
"Xue Sha, are you still awake?" Fu Shenyuan's deep, gentle voice came through the room.
Jiang Ranxing tightened his grip on the plate.
Fu Xingyi also heard Lin Xuesha's name, put down his chopsticks, and excitedly called out to Fu Shenyuan.
"Dad, is that Aunt Xue Sha on the phone?"
Fu Shenyuan turned around upon hearing the sound and nodded to Fu Xingyi.
Upon hearing that it was indeed Lin Xuesha's call, Fu Xingyi immediately jumped off the dining table and ran towards Fu Shenyuan.
He unplugged Fu Shenyuan's phone and said loudly, "Aunt Xue Sha, we're having dinner at Mom's house. The coconut chicken is delicious. Aunt Xue Sha, are you hungry? Would you like some?"
Lin Xuesha refused on the other end: "Yiyi, it's so late, Auntie won't go over. Are you and Daddy at Mommy's?"
Fu Xingyi replied, "Yes, yes, we're all at Mom's house, getting ready to eat."
Lin Xuesha paused for a moment, then said, "Oh, I see. Aunt Xuesha has also made some late-night snacks. Would Yiyi and Daddy like to come and have some?"
"Huh? Really? I want to go! What delicious food did Aunt Xue Sha make?"
Lin Xuesha said mysteriously, "We can't tell Yiyi yet. She'll know when she gets here."
Fu Xingyi was overjoyed after hearing this and spun around in circles, insisting on going to Lin Xuesha's place and not wanting to eat the food Jiang Ranxing had cooked.
Fu Shenyuan answered the phone, his tone unusually gentle and considerate.
"Xue Sha, we'll be there in a bit. If you need anything, just tell Tan Shen and he'll bring it to you."
Fu Shenyuan chatted with Lin Xuesha for a while longer before hanging up the phone.
Fu Shenyuan picked up the suit jacket he had just taken off from the sofa and glanced at the dining table.
He didn't say anything to Jiang Ranxing, but simply called out to Fu Xingyi.
"Go put on your shoes, let's go."
Fu Xingyi had already forgotten what his original purpose was in coming to find Jiang Ranxing.
He also doesn't remember to ask his mother if she was feeling unwell.
As he spoke, he ran to the door and put on his little leather shoes, throwing the little shark slippers that Jiang Ranxing had bought for him far away.
Without turning his head, Fu Xingyi said to Jiang Ranxing, "I'm going to find Aunt Xuesha, Mom."
After saying that, he opened the door and ran out.
Fu Shenyuan also walked to the door. As he put on his shoes, he glanced at Jiang Ranxing.
Jiang Ranxing was standing in front of the dining table with a plate in her hand, her expression obscured by the light.
He tried to discern Jiang Ranxing's emotions at that moment, but then thought it was unnecessary.
"I'm leaving." Fu Shenyuan said these two words and then followed him out the door.
The door slowly closed with a thud, and Jiang Ranxing suddenly collapsed into a chair as if all her strength had left her.
The curry chicken and rice noodles in the bowl were spilled onto the table.
The table was a mess.
Jiang Ranxing couldn't help but cover her eyes with her hands; she didn't want anyone to see her vulnerability at this moment.
Even though there was no one else in the room except her.
A muffled sob escaped from Jiang Ranxing's throat.
Jiang Ranxing's shoulders trembled slightly.
At this moment, she felt even more tired.
Lin Xuesha could easily lure the father and son away with just one phone call, and the meal she had carefully prepared was so easily ignored.
"Hehehehe..."
Jiang Ranxing chuckled to himself and muttered, "Jiang Ranxing, are you a fool?"
Yes, she might really be a fool.
If she weren't a fool, why would she still hold onto hope for Fu Shenyuan and Fu Xingyi, knowing exactly how they treated her?
When Fu Xingyi called her, she genuinely believed that her son was concerned about her.
She was too naive. She always wanted to give herself a glimmer of hope, but little did she know that greater disappointment lay hidden behind that hope.
She was wrong...
She shouldn't have had any naive fantasies.
She has to pay the price for her flawed mindset.
The nausea that Jiang Ranxing had just calmed down surged up again, this time even more intensely.
Jiang Ranxing rushed to the bathroom, but all she could vomit was endless bitter water.
She was extremely uncomfortable due to physical and mental exhaustion.
Jiang Ranxing leaned against the cold bathroom wall and slowly closed her eyes.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Xuesha called the hotel and ordered some late-night snacks from them.
Prepare some food for Fu Shenyuan and Fu Xingyi when they arrive.
She hadn't originally intended to invite them again, but once she heard they were with Jiang Ranxing, she wouldn't agree.
She wished Jiang Ranxing could stay far away from Fu Shenyuan, so why would she let Fu Shenyuan stay at Jiang Ranxing's house?
No matter what, she has to get those two divorced as soon as possible.
When Jiang Ranxing arrived at the studio the next day, her pale face startled her colleagues.
Even Manager Shen, who is usually taciturn and serious, came to ask her.
"Ember, are you alright? You look terrible."
Jiang Ranxing touched his somewhat thin cheeks and asked, "Is it that bad?"
She checked it when she left this morning; it shouldn't be too bad.
Mia came over upon hearing the sound and was taken aback.
"Sis, your face is completely pale. What happened? Should I go with you to the hospital to get it checked out?"
Mia was very worried about Jiang Ranxing's condition.
They were perfectly fine yesterday.
"It's probably just fatigue from being nervous, it should be fine." Jiang Ranxing waved his hand and said, "No need to trouble yourself, I'll just have some hot water."
Everyone looked at Jiang Ranxing with worried expressions.
Jiang Ranxing forced a smile that seemed to be alright.
"It's okay, everyone don't need to worry about me. I'll go see a doctor if I feel unwell."
Manager Shen said, "Okay, please let us know if you feel unwell."
Jiang Ranxing nodded and returned to his office.
As soon as Jiang Ranxing sat down, he received a call from Zhou Yinxiu.
Jiang Ranxing answered the phone, trying to adjust her voice as she said, "Teacher Zhou."
Zhou Yinxiu immediately noticed the unusual sound in Jiang Ranxing's voice and asked, "Xiaoxing, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Jiang Ranxing didn't intend to tell her teacher about her troubles and cause her any trouble.
"No, I just didn't get enough rest yesterday. What can I do for you, Teacher Zhou?"
Zhou Yinxiu was a little worried, but she still told her why she had called.
"Here's the thing, I have a dinner invitation here. I'd like you to take it and come over for dinner, Xiaoxing. Is that convenient for you?"
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