Chapter 332 Final Melody
Sometimes, the more you worry about something, the more likely it is to happen. Everything seems preordained, as if it were destiny.
After Jiang Ranxing returned to China, Jiang Yan asked her, "Why didn't you stay abroad for a while longer, at least until this sensitive period has passed?"
“Brother, I’ve thought about it too. I’m also a member of the Jiang family. We shouldn’t leave you to face the Jiang family’s affairs alone. I should face them with you.” Jiang Ranxing said directly.
Jiang Ranxing's return was not only due to Fu Shenyuan, but also because she considered that Jiang Yan was too lonely facing everything alone in the country.
Although Jiang Yan had many complaints about this, he ultimately could not go against his sister, whom he had lost and then regained.
"Alright, but things are almost over. It's just a matter of bringing you back sooner or later anyway. Since you're back, stay at home. Ranxing, there's something I've been wanting to discuss with you. Don't leave again. I really don't want to be separated from you again. Our home is here, and our parents are here. Don't wander alone anymore, okay?"
Jiang Yan's request was earnest.
"Okay, brother, I actually plan to stay here for the time being. If I go out, I won't stay outside for too long, so you don't have to worry."
Jiang Yan smiled.
"Once this is all over, I'll propose to Mia. We're planning to get married. What do you think?"
Jiang Ranxing had nothing to say except to offer his blessings.
"I'm really looking forward to becoming family with Mia. Besides, if there's a happy occasion in the Jiang family, our parents will be very happy too."
"That's right, you're right."
"What about your love life? What are your plans?" Jiang Yan asked.
Jiang Ranxing did not answer immediately.
"Alright, alright, I was just being nosy. You can handle your own feelings. I just hope that you can truly feel happy and joyful."
"I will."
As long as a person is alive and has the strength, they will spare no effort to pursue happiness.
Thousands of selves are destroyed and reborn, thousands of bones pave the way, and they still bravely pursue happiness.
When Wen Qingrang came to find Jiang Ranxing, the two had not seen each other for a long time, and for a moment they didn't know where to begin.
"How have you been doing abroad? I wanted to visit you, but I had some things to take care of back home and couldn't get away for a while. I didn't expect you to be back so soon."
Jiang Ranxing said, "Well, something happened, so I returned to China ahead of schedule. I should have told you."
Wen Qingrang: "Ranxing, I have something very important to tell you. Are you free now? I'll take you somewhere."
Jiang Ranxing nodded.
Wen Qingrang took Jiang Ranxing to the Wen family's company.
Jiang Ranxing asked in surprise, "Where are Wen's employees? Are they on holiday today?"
“No, they’ve all left,” Wen Qingrang said. “This is what I wanted to tell you. All of the Wen family’s companies in China have been shut down. Three days ago, all employees of the group, including its subsidiaries, were given compensation and laid off.”
"Why? Has the Wen family run into trouble again?"
Wen Qingrang shook his head: "No, this was a choice that my grandfather and I made voluntarily."
“Grandpa plans to move abroad. I mentioned it to you before. Grandpa also has a vineyard abroad, and life there is actually more suitable for him. As for me, I also plan to close everything here and move the group’s center abroad.”
"So, Ranxing, what I want to ask you is, are you willing to come with me and Grandpa, and leave this place completely to start a new life abroad?"
Faced with such an invitation, Jiang Ranxing seemed to have no reason to refuse.
But Jiang Yan had just told her not long ago that she should stay in the city where her family lived, so that the family wouldn't be separated again.
The front is filled with sincere emotions, and the back is filled with family members who have been separated for many years.
A choice must be made when faced with a dilemma.
"Qingrang, I respect your and your grandfather's decision, but I—"
The cruel and direct words are not meant to be spoken, becoming a dull knife that will eventually wound both of you.
It's better to keep it simple and direct.
“I don’t plan to leave. I will stay in China for the time being, stay here, stay in the Jiang family.” Jiang Ranxing lowered his head. “I’m sorry, Qingrang, but now I’m afraid I can’t keep my promise.”
Wen Qingrang remained silent, but his eyes flickered with a broken light.
It's as if I knew from the beginning that this would be the ending.
It seems their relationship can never end well.
But he didn't want to give up either, just like that person.
"Burning Star, don't rush to deny everything. We're just temporarily on different paths, which doesn't mean we can't walk together in the future."
"Take your time, okay? I'm willing to wait for you, no matter when."
Jiang Ranxing did not give a definite answer. She did not want to make any more promises about such an unknown matter. If a promise changed, it would be as if the feelings had changed as well.
"...Is it because of Fu Shenyuan? Did he ask you to stay?"
"It has nothing to do with him; it's my own problem."
The last glimmer of hope was extinguished. Wen Qingrang had always respected Jiang Ranxing, and naturally, he also respected her decision.
"Alright, Ranxing, think it over carefully. I will be leaving China and this place in a month. I hope your decision will change by then."
Wen Qingrang, as always, did not force Jiang Ranxing to do anything, especially something that required strong personal will.
Wen Qingrang came to Jiang Ranxing to propose going abroad together, but Fu Shenyuan found out. At the time, he really thought Jiang Ranxing was leaving again, so he took Fu Xingyi to find Jiang Ranxing the next day.
"Mom! Will you leave me and Dad behind? I don't want Mom to leave me again!"
Fu Xingyi spoke with tears in her eyes, and Jiang Ranxing felt a little sorry for her and said, "I don't want to leave, Yiyi, don't cry."
"Mom, let's live together again, okay? Let's not be separated again. I don't want to be separated from you anymore. Dad taught me that even if I make a mistake, I should still have a sincere heart to apologize. You won't miss that, Mom. I was naughty before and made you angry, but I won't do it again. I will definitely be a good boy and take good care of you!"
Even a small child realizes his mistake, let alone the adults standing next to him.
Fu Shenyuan said, "Ranxing, my thoughts are the same as our son's. We will not deny the mistakes we made. In the future, we will make it up to you. You will always be the mistress of the Fu family. Please don't leave here, okay?"
Jiang Ranxing remained silent for a long time before finally opening his mouth: "...I didn't want to leave..."
Just as the father and son were about to cheer with excitement, Jiang Ranxing added, "But I don't want to be with you either."
Not leaving with Wen Qingrang doesn't mean breaking ties with him, and staying here doesn't mean reconciling with Fu Shenyuan.
What she cares about now is the happiness of the Jiang family.
My brother has suffered for so many years, it's time for him to relax and find happiness.
Jiang Ranxing talked to Jiang Yan and said, "Brother, although I don't know what your job is, if you're not happy with it, then don't do it. Running the Jiang family business will definitely be more comfortable than it is for you. After you and Mia get married, you can also live a more relaxed life."
Jiang Yan hadn't considered this issue before, but after her suggestion, she decided to resign from her special position. However, things weren't that simple. Jiang Yan possessed exceptional leadership skills, and the organization couldn't afford to lose such a talented individual. Therefore, they granted Jiang Yan special permission to engage in commercial activities outside the organization. After some thought, Jiang Yan finally agreed, as this would also be beneficial for her to understand the special missions her parents had been involved in.
Not long after, on an extremely luxurious and romantic night, Mia, panting heavily, embraced Jiang Yan and finally accepted his marriage proposal.
Mia and Jiang Ranxing already had a good relationship, and now they are even closer.
Jiang Ranxing was also very satisfied with his new sister-in-law. On the eve of the wedding, the group went to pay respects to Jiang's parents.
"Mom and Dad, I've found Xiaoxing. This is your daughter-in-law, Yaya."
Jiang Ranxing and Mia stepped forward, each lit three incense sticks, knelt down, kowtowed, and offered incense.
"Mom and Dad, I'm back. Your daughter is back."
Mia also bowed her head reverently: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, I am Mia. I will be joining this family from now on. I will treat them very well, so please don't worry."
There's nothing to worry about. This family is already doing very well; everyone who's alive knows that.
Everything seems calm on the surface lately, but deep down, things are already in turmoil.
Fu Shenyuan couldn't find any trace of Fu Hongkai, despite sending out so many people, he still couldn't find a single clue.
In fact, Fu Hongkai never left City A. Instead, he hid in an abandoned building, not daring to go out day or night, living a dark and rat-like life.
That day, when someone brought food to Fu Hongkai, the once powerful vice president was huddled in a doghouse-like place, furiously smashing a bowl: "Is this even fit for human consumption? Who are you trying to fool with this stuff?!"
The dark-skinned man who brought the food was also furious: "You still think you're some big boss? You're a prisoner now! If it weren't for our boss saving you out of consideration for our past relationship, you would have been locked up long ago! You're still trying to act all high and mighty with me. Don't you even know who you are now? Bah!"
Fu Hongkai roared in fury, "What did you say! Who do you think you are to talk to me like that—ahhh!!!"
With a violent scream, Fu Hongkai was kicked away, unable to even retaliate.
"You really think you're something special? Even if I kill you, it'll just be one less bastard! Stop putting on airs in front of me! Get the hell out of here!"
Fu Hongkai was kicked onto a pile of rubble and clay, his body so dirty that he was unbearable to look at. He was filled with resentment and wanted to kill everyone he could see. However, he gradually came to his senses. The one person who deserved to die in this world was always the same. While he was being treated like a rat in the gutter, Fu Shenyuan had already been elevated to a position of great power. How could he not hate him!
Now that he's already in hell, Fu Shenyuan shouldn't expect to have an easy time either!
Fu Hongkai got up from the ground again and stopped the black-skinned man who delivered the food: "Help me contact your boss and tell him that I want to give him what he needs most. I want to talk to him in person."
"You? What do you have to offer now? Your tattered clothes or something? Even a butcher wouldn't want an old geezer like you!"
Dark-skinned man spat out a mouthful of saliva with disgust.
Fu Hongkai was so embarrassed by being insulted like this by someone of low status, but he couldn't show it.
"The deal is done. I'll give you some money. You should know who I am. Take back what belongs to me. I can give you as much as you want, as long as you help me contact your boss."
Blackie thought about it and decided that it wasn't too difficult to make a bet.
"Alright, old man, you better remember this: if you don't give it to me, you'll be in big trouble!"
Fu Hongkai nodded, enduring the humiliation.
Not long after, Fu Hongkai finally met the boss behind the scenes, Zhao Dong.
Fu Hongkai stated his purpose directly: "Boss Zhao has always wanted that piece of land in Jiangbei, right? It belongs to the Fu family. If you can help me, I can give you that land for free."
Zhao Dong lit a cigar and asked distrustfully, "You? You think you have that ability right now?"
"I definitely can't do it on my own, but with Boss Zhao's connections, I'm not worried about clearing my name."
"Your judgment is as good as ever. I've helped you, but can you still go back to the Fu family? Your Fu family has changed hands now. What do you plan to do with your nephew?"
Fu Hongkai's eyes turned sinister: "Since he has been unkind to me, don't blame me for being ruthless in return. As long as he dies, the Fu family will still be mine!"
Fu Hongkai's eyes were already burning with a fierce desire for revenge. Fu Shenyuan must pay the price for what he had done!
Zhao Dong is a man who values money over life; the reason he built such a large illicit business is because of his bear bile.
"Alright! Fu Hongkai, I'll trust you for a while. If you succeed, you'll still be my Brother Fu. If you fail, I won't protect you anymore. Think it over. You only have this one chance. Do you choose to live a cowardly life or take a chance? The choice is yours. I won't force you."
Fu Hongkai said without the slightest hesitation: "I will take back the Fu family!"
"Alright, you guys, listen to Brother Fu's arrangements. Whatever he says, goes. After it's done, Boss Fu will definitely give you your share of the benefits."
Blackie nodded, changing his previous attitude, and began to greet Fu Hongkai with a smile.
“We brothers will all follow your orders. If you say east, we will never go west.”
Fu Hongkai narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze filled with hatred for Fu Shenyuan.
On the other side, Lin Xuesha was also in a terrible state. The entire Lin family was in complete chaos. Lin Heyuan was smashing and cursing at home, completely losing his composure. No one dared to approach him, and the entire study was filled with documents scattered all over the floor.
Lin Xuesha took Xiao Che and handed him over to Su Yuening: "Mom, take Xiao Che and go abroad first. I've already made arrangements for you. Don't come back. This country will be your new home!"
Su Yuening held Xiao Che's hand with a pained expression and said, "What about you and your father? If we leave, what will happen to the Lin family?"
"The Lin family is finished, Mom. Aren't you awake yet? The Lin family is completely finished. While you can still walk, take the money and leave quickly. After Dad and I settle things here, we'll go abroad to join you. We'll live abroad from now on, and no one will be able to find us!"
"But……"
"No buts, let's go!"
Xiao Che burst into tears, refusing to leave no matter what: "I won't go! Mom! I don't want to go! Why do I have to leave Mom? I still want to see Dad Shen Yuan! I want to see Dad Shen Yuan!"
Xiao Che cried and refused to let go, so Lin Xuesha had no choice but to hit him hard, and Xiao Che immediately burst into tears.
"Mommy hit me! I want to see Shen Yuan's father! I want to see Shen Yuan's father!"
"Fu Shenyuan is no longer your father! He doesn't acknowledge you! You are not his biological son! Your father's name is Zhou Mozheng!"
"Waaaaah! I want Shen Yuan to be my dad!"
"Shut up! Don't cry! He's not your father. Get out of here with your grandmother!"
No mother would not be heartbroken to see her son crying, not even someone as ruthless as Lin Xuesha. The saying "even a tiger won't eat its cubs" applies here as well.
Lin Xuesha shouted angrily, "Get out of here! You and your grandmother get out of here right now!"
Su Yuening grabbed the child's hand and left, crying and making a fuss.
Lin Xuesha felt a chill in her heart and went back into the study.
"Damn it! They're all a bunch of useless trash! We've invested so much money and still can't save the company! They're all useless!" Lin Heyuan cursed, looking quite intimidating. Seeing Lin Xuesha enter, he was equally annoyed. "Think of a solution?"
"What can we do? We'll go bankrupt. Mom and Xiao Che are already gone. Let's hurry up and leave too."
"No? Why don't you ask Fu Shenyuan for help? He just became the head of the Fu family! He can't possibly be short of a few million! Ask him!"
"What do I need! Fu Shenyuan is already starting to suspect me, I can't ask him for money anymore! Otherwise, if he finds out I wasn't the one who saved him, I'm completely finished!"
"You can't even do this simple thing right! You're really useless!"
Lin Xuesha was also in a bad mood after being scolded, and angrily said, "All you do is criticize me! I've already gotten a lot of money from Fu Shenyuan for you! How much more money do you want?! You can't even manage the company well, and now you're blaming me! Do you know that I'm in such a hurry because Zhou Mozheng contacted me! He's threatening me that we can't stay here anymore, and going abroad is the only option for our Lin family! While we still have some money, let's take this money and leave!"
Lin Heyuan was stunned by Lin Xuesha's outburst.
"Zhou Mozheng, he... he's really back?"
"Yes! Why would I lie to you about this? He called me the day before yesterday, demanding that I return everything I owe him. You know what he means by that? He could skin me alive! If I don't leave now, I really won't be able to leave."
Lin Heyuan suddenly slumped into the chair as if all his strength had left him: "It's over, it's all over, it's all over now..."
"What do you mean 'finished'? Dad, what are you talking about?"
Lin Heyuan said blankly, "You and I are restricted from traveling. We can't go abroad unless someone can help me. I was counting on you to ask Fu Shenyuan for help. Now it's all over..."
Lin Xuesha had no idea about this before, and now that she found out, she couldn't sit still: "What! Why didn't you tell me sooner! If we can't leave, and Zhou Mozheng comes again, and he exposes all of our Lin family's dirty secrets, we'll go to jail!"
"That's why I said we're finished, Xue Sha. Go and beg Fu Shenyuan to help us again, okay?"
“No, Fu Shenyuan doesn’t trust me anymore. If I reveal these things and let him know that Zhou Mozheng and I are still married, I’ll be completely finished.”
"What can we do? We can't just sit here and wait to die!"
As Lin Xuesha was pondering, her phone rang.
"My dearest wife, have you missed me? I'll be back soon, are you excited? I miss you so much, I really want to see you right now, then grab you by the neck and watch you beg for mercy in front of me..."
Lin Xuesha quickly hung up the phone.
She looked at Lin Heyuan, trembling, "Zhou Mozheng... he's coming back. He'll kill me. What should I do? What should I do?"
"Let's go find Fu Shenyuan! Ask him to help us, and then we'll go abroad and never come back to this place."
Lin Xuesha didn't want to waste the last bit of kindness Fu Shenyuan had shown her, but she had no choice but to go to the Fu family again.
This time, however, Fu Shenyuan no longer showed the same pity he used to.
"Shen Yuan, please help me again, okay? Just for the sake of our friendship from two hours later, and the fact that I saved you before, please help me one more time!"
After a long silence, Fu Shenyuan said, "Xue Sha, there are some things I don't want to say too bluntly. Go back, and let's never see each other again. It's over between us."
"Shen Yuan! You can't do this to me! Don't you care about our relationship at all? We've been so good to each other all these years, think about it!"
Lin Xuesha stepped forward and cried and made a scene, determined to get Fu Shenyuan to give her money.
But Fu Shenyuan wasn't stupid. After learning about Lin Xuesha's lies, he couldn't continue to give so recklessly.
"Enough, Xue Sha! I've given you the last bit of dignity. Don't make things too ugly. Now, leave!"
Lin Xuesha still refused to leave and started crying in the chairman's office of the Fu Group.
"Tan Shen, see Miss Lin out."
"Okay, Ms. Lin, please don't disturb Mr. Fu's work any longer. Please leave."
The heavy office door closed, separating the calm Fu Shenyuan from the incessantly crying Lin Xuesha.
In the end, Lin Xuesha got nothing good from Fu Shenyuan and became a laughing stock for the Fu Group. They laughed at how the tables had turned and how the person who was once cherished by Fu Shenyuan had become a laughing stock for everyone to mock.
"Ms. Lin, our boss would like to have a chat with you. Are you interested?"
When Lin Xuesha was kicked out of the Fu Group, she encountered a dark-skinned man in the parking lot.
Lin Xuesha looked at him warily: "Who is your boss?"
“Our boss’s surname is Fu. Like you, he was kicked out of here.”
Fu Hongkai.
Lin Xuesha realized that Fu Hongkai hadn't gone to jail yet. She had heard about Fu Hongkai's escape before, but she didn't expect it to be true. It seemed that Fu Hongkai did have some tricks up his sleeve.
"Okay, I'd also like to meet and have a chat with your boss."
The dark-skinned man led Lin Xuesha to a place that resembled an abandoned factory. In the place filled with scrap metal and the smell of rust, Lin Xuesha met Fu Hongkai. Fu Hongkai looked much more haggard, but his cunning, fox-like eyes still gleamed with a sharp light.
"Miss Lin, I thought you wouldn't dare to come see me. You've got guts."
"Second Uncle, what are you saying? What do I have to be afraid of seeing you? We're always in the same boat."
Fu Hongkai just smiled, as if everything that happened at the Fu family's old house was his illusion. But there was no point in dwelling on it now. Fu Hongkai said directly, "Alright, neither of us is in a good position to talk about those things. I won't beat around the bush with you. Let's talk about something practical."
"you say."
“I was suppressed and kicked out of the Fu family by Fu Shenyuan, and you were kicked out by Fu Shenyuan. Fu Shenyuan owes us too much, but he wants to live a good life. That’s absolutely impossible! Do you want revenge? If so, come with me. Whatever you need, I will give you. Money? Or your Lin family’s debts, none of that matters. Even your husband who threatened you, I can make him disappear from the world.”
Lin Xuesha was surprised that Fu Hongkai knew everything; the old hand was indeed an old hand.
"What do you want to do? What do you want me to do in return?"
Fu Hongkai said viciously, "Fu Shenyuan values Jiang Ranxing the most. If we use her to threaten Fu Shenyuan, he will be willing to do anything. I want Jiang Ranxing to be our stepping stone to get back to the forefront!"
"You want to kidnap Jiang Ranxing and use her to blackmail Fu Shenyuan."
"That's right. Isn't Jiang Ranxing a real eyesore to you? Then let her disappear from this world completely."
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