Chapter 161 The World After Losing Her
Fu Hongkai looked towards the door and saw Old Master Fu being helped into the central conference room.
Upon seeing Old Master Fu arrive, everyone fell silent and stood up respectfully.
"Chairman Fu."
Before he could catch his breath, Old Master Fu, with the help of his assistant, sat down at the very head of the long table and looked at the people around him.
What's meant to happen can't be avoided; it's only a matter of time.
Grandpa Fu said, "What do you all mean? Are you all going to stage a coup today, or do you not respect this old man?"
"Although I don't come to the company much anymore, it doesn't mean I don't know anything about it."
Old Master Fu glared at Fu Hongkai.
Fu Hongkai gave an awkward smile and said nothing.
Old Master Fu was somewhat annoyed. He knew, of course, that someone must have been behind this commotion.
As for who it is, it's not hard to guess.
With Old Master Fu in charge, no one dared to say anything for a moment, but there were still some fearless individuals who dared to speak up.
"Chairman, this isn't our fault, is it? You've probably seen the public's perception of our Fu Group. Our stock price is fluctuating and falling. If this continues, we'll all be affected. You can't just let this happen because you're biased towards your own family! We also have the right to vote on who is more suitable to be the leader!"
Grandpa Fu spoke with unusual composure: "I came here today to deal with this matter. Otherwise, do you think I would want to come at my age? Let's all sit down and talk."
Old Master Fu had a headache. He hadn't been feeling well lately, and things weren't peaceful at the company. Fu Shenyuan was also causing him a lot of trouble.
I don't know what grudges he's accumulated in his old age that require him to step in and resolve them one by one.
"Tell me, what kind of explanation do you all want today?" Old Master Fu asked.
A mysterious glint flashed in Fu Hongkai's eyes as he gestured to one of the executives opposite him.
The executive received the look and said, "Chairman, we believe that the president is not in the mood to handle the group's affairs right now because he has not yet dealt with his own matters. In that case, why not let the president rest for a while and take over the group's affairs after he has dealt with his own matters?"
In the end, it all boils down to forcing a resignation; Old Master Fu knew what these people were thinking.
Grandpa Fu then asked, "So, who do you think would be the best person to take charge?"
No one spoke, nor did they immediately point to Fu Hongkai, but it was clear to everyone that Fu Hongkai was the only one capable of handling the situation now.
Even if no one speaks, Old Master Fu understands what's going on.
Grandpa Fu said to Fu Hongkai, "Hongkai, I believe in your abilities. If I really need you to take over temporarily, can you do it well?"
Old Master Fu was testing his attitude.
At this point, Fu Hongkai would certainly not reveal his talents too much.
"Chairman, I believe the president has the ability to overcome the current difficulties. As for me, I'm used to a leisurely life, but I won't refuse to help when I can."
Old Master Fu's gaze darkened.
Looking at the excited crowd, he glanced at his watch and asked his assistant, "How much longer until Shen Yuan arrives?"
The assistant whispered in response, "Assistant Tan said he'll be here soon, he should be arriving shortly."
Grandpa Fu nodded: "Then everyone, please be patient and wait for the president to arrive before we talk."
Time passed by, second by second.
Finally, the door to the central conference room was opened.
Fu Shenyuan dragged his tired and still-recovering body in. He saw everyone, including his grandfather and second uncle.
Fu Shenyuan walked over, greeted Old Master Fu, and then sat down opposite Fu Hongkai.
He didn't procrastinate, nor did he wait for others to question him.
Fu Shenyuan said, "Since this matter arose because of me, I naturally have to take responsibility. I have prepared a press conference to address this public opinion, and I will give everyone an explanation tomorrow."
Fu Shenyuan looked at Old Master Fu: "Chairman, I have something to say to you."
Grandpa Fu nodded, and the two of them stood up and left the meeting room.
The meeting room was now empty except for the same people and Fu Hongkai.
One of Fu Hongkai's executives whispered, "What's going on? What do the chairman and president mean? And the vice president?"
Fu Hongkai's eyes were unfathomable: "Let's see how things go tomorrow. Let's call it a day."
After everyone had left, Fu Hongkai summoned his assistant.
"Go and continue to stir up public opinion, find professionals to suppress the stock price, and make things as chaotic as possible before Fu Shenyuan gives a reply."
"yes."
The assistant left.
Fu Hongkai stood by the window of the high-rise building and looked out. It seemed as if he could hold the entire business empire of the Fu Group in the palm of his hand.
In the top-floor office of the Fu Group.
Fu Shenyuan and Old Master Fu sat at opposite ends of the sofa.
Old Master Fu asked, "What do you plan to do?"
Fu Shenyuan lowered his eyes: "Since Second Uncle wants me to step down, I can step down, but only temporarily."
He couldn't let Fu Hongkai trample on him, or he would repeat the mistakes his parents made years ago.
“Shen Yuan, now that things have come to this point, don’t hesitate. You can end your past with Ranxing and start over with Miss Lin. It won’t be a scandal if you announce it to the public. Remarriage is not a stain on a family like ours.”
Grandpa Fu was pressuring him, telling him not to hesitate any longer.
Fu Shenyuan did not answer, but nodded after a while.
This might really be the only way to do things.
Grandpa Fu said, "Bring Miss Lin to tomorrow's press conference and announce your marriage. I'll have someone keep quiet about the rest."
Grandpa Fu stood up and said his last words: "Don't disappoint me, Shen Yuan."
Old Master Fu left the office, and the door closed gently.
After thinking for a while, Fu Shenyuan decided to go back to the villa.
Green Mountain Villa.
As soon as Fu Shenyuan entered the room, he saw Fu Xingyi playing a puzzle game on the sofa, completely undisturbed.
Even when Fu Shenyuan got closer, Fu Xingyi didn't notice.
Fu Xingyi blinked his big, watery eyes, and it wasn't until the butler reminded him that he realized Fu Shenyuan had returned.
Fu Xingyi happily jumped off the sofa and hugged Fu Shenyuan's leg, acting coquettishly.
"Dad, I haven't seen you in so long. Have you been very busy lately?"
Fu Shenyuan lowered himself, kneeling to meet Fu Xingyi's gaze.
"I've been quite busy lately and haven't been home. Have you been behaving well at home?"
Fu Xingyi nodded his little head: "I've been very obedient. I've always listened to Aunt Xue Sha and stayed home obediently waiting for Dad to come home, but..."
Fu Xingyi rubbed his little hands together: "I miss my mom a little. She hasn't come to see me in a long time. Does she not want me anymore?"
Fu Shenyuan recalled the divorce agreement in which Jiang Ranxing agreed to relinquish custody of Fu Xingyi.
Just as Fu Xingyi said, Jiang Ranxing no longer wants them.
Fu Shenyuan asked, "Do you miss her? Mom said she can take you out."
Fu Xingyi nodded. Although he had been happy spending time with Lin Xuesha recently, it seemed that Lin Xuesha wasn't as considerate as Jiang Ranxing.
The longer it went on, the more he missed Jiang Ranxing.
Fu Shenyuan sighed: "Give her a call when you have time. We've arranged for me to take you there."
Fu Xingyi was a little confused. His father had never offered to take him anywhere before, so why was he offering to take him along today?
Although Fu Xingyi didn't understand, he still nodded.
Just then, Lin Xuesha returned, and she was overjoyed to see Fu Shenyuan.
She walked over quickly and took Fu Shenyuan's arm.
"Shen Yuan, I've finally met you. Have you been too busy lately? You haven't had time to spend with me."
Fu Shenyuan looked apologetic and then said, "There's something I want to tell you."
"What's wrong?" Lin Xuesha asked.
"Let's talk in the study."
Fu Shenyuan stepped onto the stairs, and Lin Xuesha followed closely behind.
In the study, Fu Shenyuan asked Lin Xuesha to sit down first.
He asked, "How are you feeling? Is the baby going to be a lot of trouble for you?"
His gaze fell on Lin Xuesha's lower abdomen.
Lin Xuesha was slightly embarrassed for two seconds, then touched her belly and said, "There is a little bit. He is too naughty and always makes me unable to rest."
Fu Shenyuan simply nodded slightly.
Lin Xuesha then asked, "Shen Yuan, I saw what happened in the news. Has our situation affected you? Maybe I should back out. As long as you're okay, I and the child will do anything."
Lin Xuesha looked like she was about to cry, and I felt sorry for her.
Fu Shenyuan comforted her, "Xue Sha, this is not your fault, you don't need to blame yourself."
If we're talking about who's at fault, he's probably the one who's been wrong all along.
He's also the one who messes things up one after another.
Lin Xuesha pretended to wipe away her tears and said, "What about the wedding I mentioned last time? What have you thought about? I really want to marry you. I love you so much, Shen Yuan."
Fu Shenyuan's eyes cooled slightly: "I'll consider it, Xue Sha."
Seeing that Fu Shenyuan had not made any move for a long time, Lin Xuesha couldn't help but get anxious.
Fu Shenyuan has been behaving very strangely lately.
"How's things going between you and Ranxing?" Lin Xuesha asked. "I remember you said you wanted a divorce last time, I wonder if that's still going on..."
"The formalities have already been completed; it should be done in the next couple of days."
Lin Xuesha was shocked, then overjoyed, because they were finally going to complete the formalities.
That means she can now marry into the Fu family openly and legitimately.
Jiang Ranxing, that bastard, has finally left the Fu family, which can be considered as getting rid of a thorn in our side.
But Fu Shenyuan has been slow to give her an explanation. What's going on?
Just as she was thinking, Fu Shenyuan spoke up: "I'm going to hold a press conference tomorrow. You've probably seen what's been going on lately. I'll probably have to take responsibility and suspend my duties for a while. I can spend more time with you during this time."
Lin Xuesha was startled after hearing this.
Is Fu Shenyuan going to be suspended from his post?
Wouldn't that make him just a figurehead president at the Fu Group?
In that case, does he still have any real power?
Just like six years ago, Lin Xuesha began to doubt Fu Shenyuan's abilities again. Back then, she didn't choose Fu Shenyuan because she thought he might not be able to compete with Fu Hongkai.
Now something similar is about to happen again.
Lin Xuesha still couldn't help but doubt whether Fu Shenyuan had the ability.
However, she didn't dare to say it out loud, and on the surface, she remained gentle and kind.
"Okay, it would be great if you could spend more time with me."
As Lin Xuesha spoke, she was thinking to herself that Fu Shenyuan's slump might just be temporary and wouldn't last forever.
Besides, given her current circumstances, it would be very difficult for her to find a wealthy man who is even more capable than Fu Shenyuan.
No matter what, she had to hold on to the Fu family's support.
Fu Shenyuan didn't say anything more and walked straight into the bathroom.
Lin Xuesha was left alone, lost in thought.
Since Fu Shenyuan is going to be suspended from his post for a period of time, we might as well take this time to get things done.
She wanted a wedding, a grand wedding where the whole world would know that she and Fu Shenyuan were getting married.
No matter what she said, Fu Shenyuan wouldn't answer the question. It seemed she would have to think of another way.
So she made a call using her private cell phone.
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The next day, while Jiang Ranxing was still resting at home, he turned on the TV, which was about to broadcast a press conference.
Jiang Ranxing snapped out of her daze and looked around before realizing it was a press conference hosted by the Fu Group.
Meanwhile, Fu Shenyuan was in the car, and they were about to arrive at the press conference venue.
You can see numerous media outlets and reporters from a great distance; they're all there to get the latest news.
Tan Shen parked the car steadily at the entrance of the venue. He turned around and asked, "President Fu, the chairman instructed you to be careful with your words."
"Hmm." Fu Shenyuan's eyes were as cold as the bottom, and Tan Shen couldn't see the expression in them.
Fu Shenyuan glanced up at the media and various cameras surrounding the car window.
He knew that when he stepped out of the car, it would be the time to completely sever ties with Jiang Ranxing.
No matter how much he didn't want to face it, he could no longer escape it.
Fu Shenyuan nodded to Tan Shen.
Tan Shen got out of the car and went around to open the car door for Fu Shenyuan.
In an instant, all the flashes went off, almost blinding Fu Shenyuan.
He got out of the car and stood there tall, his aura immediately becoming much stronger.
Tan Shen said from the side, "Dear media friends, please move to the inner hall. President Fu will make a statement at the press conference shortly."
Fu Shenyuan's eyes swept over the crowd, and those who had wanted to rush forward to grab the news no longer dared to step forward and all retreated.
Fu Shenyuan walked step by step toward the inner hall of the venue.
Led by Tan Shen, Fu Shenyuan came to the stage of the press conference.
The stage was very simply decorated, mainly in white, with only a seat and a microphone in the middle.
Fu Shenyuan walked over and sat down in that seat.
The media all focused their cameras on Fu Shenyuan.
Fu Shenyuan spoke amidst the attention of everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, as the person in charge of the Fu Group, I am responsible for the recent turmoil. Therefore, I have decided to temporarily suspend my duties as the CEO of the Fu Group. The company's affairs will be temporarily handled by Vice President Fu Hongkai, who will be the second person in charge."
These words caused an uproar throughout the press conference hall.
A reporter immediately stood up and asked, "Mr. Fu, regarding the root cause of this turmoil, rumors are circulating that it is due to your chaotic personal life. Do you have any explanation for this?"
Fu Shenyuan's expression changed slightly: "These are all baseless rumors."
Then Fu Shenyuan took out a document, which was none other than the divorce agreement that Jiang Ranxing had given him.
The cameramen adjusted their focus and aimed their lenses at the words on the divorce agreement.
Unfortunately, the key information and terms had been hidden beforehand.
No one could even see the woman's name; none of them knew who this original Mrs. Fu was or what her name was.
Jiang Ranxing, who was watching TV at home, also saw this. She paused, holding her cup, and then chuckled.
What is Fu Shenyuan doing?
Is covering up her information an attempt to protect her?
In fact, she doesn't care at all that others know about her past.
Because the past wasn't entirely useless to her; it was precisely because of that past that she became who she is today.
She simply didn't want to remember those heart-wrenching feelings.
Jiang Ranxing stared at Fu Shenyuan on the TV screen, unable to describe her feelings.
She just felt that the distance between this man and her was getting further and further apart.
They never belonged to the same world, so it's good that they're drawing a line now.
At the press conference, Fu Shenyuan only showed the divorce agreement for a short while before putting it down, making it impossible for anyone present to open it and see what clauses were written inside.
Because Fu Shenyuan had already closed the folder.
All the people knew was that Fu Shenyuan and his ex-wife had divorced.
Fu Shenyuan then said, "As for Miss Lin and me, it's not convenient to disclose that to everyone yet."
After Fu Shenyuan finished speaking, he stood up, walked off the stage, and returned backstage.
He will no longer give any interviews; he has said everything he needed to say.
Not long after, Fu Shenyuan received a call from Old Master Fu.
Old Master Fu seemed quite annoyed as he spoke.
"Shen Yuan, what's wrong with you? Didn't I tell you to take Lin Xuesha with you to quell the unrest? Why aren't you giving your opinion? What are you thinking...?"
Before Grandpa Fu could finish speaking, the call was cut off.
Fu Shenyuan glanced at his phone; it was out of battery.
He closed his eyes helplessly.
He casually tossed his phone to Tan Shen: "Go explain to Grandpa later, and take me home to rest first."
Now that he's been suspended, he has nothing to do at the group anymore, and he's at a loss as to what to do next.
It seems like nowhere is where he belongs; he has no safe haven to hide from when he's hurt.
Fu Shenyuan couldn't help but think of Jiang Ranxing.
What is she doing right now?
She must have seen the press conference. What do you think she is? Is she angry, sad, or relieved?
Fu Shenyuan imagined all sorts of things Jiang Ranxing might be like, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
Tan Shen nodded and immediately did as Fu Shenyuan instructed.
Just as he was about to drive off, Tan Shen received a call from Lin Xuesha.
Tan Shen answered the phone: "Ms. Lin, is there something you need?"
Lin Xuesha asked, "Is Shen Yuan with you? I need to talk to him about something. Give him the phone."
"Okay." Tan Shen handed the phone to Fu Shenyuan in the back seat. "Mr. Fu, it's Miss Lin on the phone."
Fu Shenyuan glanced at it before taking it: "Snow Gauze."
A sobbing voice came from the other end of the phone: "Shen Yuan, please come to the hospital quickly. My stomach hurts so much. I'm afraid something will happen to our baby. I'm so scared, sob sob sob."
Fu Shenyuan had a splitting headache. He held his forehead and replied, "Okay, I'll be right there."
“Let’s go to the hospital,” Fu Shenyuan said to Tan Shen, “the one Xue Sha went to last time.”
At the hospital, Lin Xuesha hung up the phone and looked at her phone, chuckling to herself for a while.
She had to push Fu Shenyuan a little harder.
This time, she had to get Fu Shenyuan to agree to marry her and give her a wedding that everyone would admire.
Let everyone know that she is the dazzling Mrs. Fu.
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