Chapter 199 Weighing the Options
Every word Jiang Ranxing spoke was for Wen Qingrang's sake, so how could Fu Shenyuan not understand?
When Fu Shenyuan didn't answer, Jiang Ranxing leaned back in her seat, crossed her arms, and looked at Fu Shenyuan with a cold and distant distance between them.
Jiang Ranxing looked at him again and said, "Fu Shenyuan, I hope you can think about this carefully. After all, this cooperation has no disadvantages for you. You should know very well the shares of the Fu Group. Even holding one percent is not to be underestimated, let alone ten percent. All the other members of your Fu family combined only hold five percent. As for me, as long as you agree, all my shares will become your support unconditionally."
Jiang Ranxing lowered her head and thought about it again, feeling that Fu Shenyuan probably thought that the conditions she proposed were not attractive enough. No matter when, a businessman should still value profit more.
Jiang Ranxing continued, "So, if you think that just supporting you isn't enough, I can sign an agreement with you. After the matter is completed, that is, when you, representing the Fu family, completely eliminate the threat to the Wen family, I can transfer the shares to you. You set the price, and I will accept any price."
Jiang Ranxing thought that now Fu Shenyuan would have no reason to refuse her.
After all, the condition she proposed was already one of the most favorable conditions for Fu Shenyuan.
Fu Shenyuan remained silent for a long time, and Jiang Ranxing did not disturb him, giving him ample time to think about the matter.
During the time Fu Shenyuan remained silent, he slowly felt the sound of his heart shattering completely.
There is probably nothing in this world more painful and heartbreaking than seeing a loved one willingly sacrifice themselves for another.
He had no mind to think about things like equity and profits; all he could clearly sense was that the person he most wanted to embrace was now far, far away from him.
At this moment, Fu Shenyuan was truly jealous of Wen Qingrang for receiving such care from Jiang Ranxing. At the same time, he realized a very clear thought in his heart: he could not let Jiang Ranxing and Wen Qingrang continue to be together like this.
Fu Shenyuan concealed the tears in his eyes before looking at Jiang Ranxing.
He spoke, forcing himself to say in a slightly cold tone, "Burning Star, I didn't want to do this, but I have no other choice."
Jiang Ranxing was still unaware of what Fu Shenyuan was planning to do, only knowing that things might be taking a turn for the better.
But when Fu Shenyuan spoke again, Jiang Ranxing felt a chill in her heart.
Fu Shenyuan said, "I can agree to your cooperation, but the conditions need to be renegotiated."
“I don’t want your shares. Although I don’t know why Grandpa would give you such important shares, since it was Grandpa who gave them to you, you should keep them. I can fight against Second Uncle and anyone who threatens the Wen family with you. I can protect the Wen family. But I have one condition.”
Jiang Ranxing had a bad feeling.
Fu Shenyuan stared intently at her and said, "I want you. I want you back by my side."
Jiang Ranxing's eyes narrowed suddenly, and he was so shocked by his words that he stood up immediately.
"Fu Shenyuan, do you even realize what absurd conditions you're making?" Jiang Ranxing said incredulously. "What use is someone like me to you if you're willing to give up a controlling stake?"
It was only then that Jiang Ranxing realized that what Fu Shenyuan had said and done to her before was actually true.
In his eyes, could she really be more important than that astronomical stock option?
This is simply unbelievable.
Jiang Ranxing's mind was in turmoil. She walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the office, lingered for a while, and then came back, looking at Fu Shenyuan with extreme incomprehension: "What are you thinking? We're already divorced. You want me to come back? Are you looking for some kind of fun? I really can't understand what might happen if two people who have no feelings for each other still get together!"
Faced with Jiang Ranxing's agitation, Fu Shenyuan remained unusually calm, sitting there without moving. His gaze was lowered, fixed on the brown paper bag containing the equity transfer agreement. If Jiang Ranxing were to look closely into his eyes, she would see how much desolation and brokenness lay within them.
But Jiang Ranxing was ultimately unwilling to look at it closely.
Fu Shenyuan's Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke with great difficulty, "Perhaps it wasn't like this before, but now I can't let you go. I have no other choice, Ranxing. I hope you can forgive me."
Jiang Ranxing clearly despised his opportunistic behavior.
"I really don't understand why you've developed this obsession with me after our divorce. What's the reason?" Jiang Ranxing still couldn't understand.
Looking at her, Fu Shenyuan was at a loss for words.
Jiang Ranxing no longer remembers their past, and even if she did, she might not understand.
Fu Shenyuan didn't dare to bring up those past events to upset Jiang Ranxing. Ultimately, Jiang Ranxing's health was the most important thing.
Fu Shenyuan could only downplay the issue by saying, "Perhaps it was only after we broke up that I realized I couldn't live without you, that I realized how important you were. I discovered all of this too late. I only ask you for a chance to start over."
Jiang Ranxing still found it absurd: "Fu Shenyuan, putting aside whether I can believe your words, Qing Rang and I are already together now. Do you want me to betray him and come back to you to continue that hopeless six-year marriage?"
Fu Shenyuan smiled, but the smile was filled with bitterness.
"For you, I'm willing to be this villain. Besides, you were originally mine. You and Wen Qingrang are not suitable for each other and will separate sooner or later."
Jiang Ranxing was so angry she laughed. Just as she was about to explode, a wave of dizziness hit her head, and she almost lost her balance. She barely managed to stay upright by holding onto the desk.
Fu Shenyuan immediately stepped forward to help her, but she shook him off.
"Get away, don't touch me!" Jiang Ranxing glanced at him, her eyes filled with icy coldness.
Fu Shenyuan's hand froze at his side. After a long while, he forced himself to reach out and support Jiang Ranxing: "If you're not feeling well, don't throw a tantrum. Sit down first, and let's have a good talk."
Fu Shenyuan realized that he might have been a bit too aggressive just now, and that he shouldn't have pressured Jiang Ranxing like that.
Fu Shenyuan helped Jiang Ranxing back into her seat, and to make her comfortable, he quickly let go and sat down opposite her.
He repeatedly considered which tone to use to say these words, but in the end, he still came to the same conclusion.
"Burning Star, I don't want to force you. You want to make a deal with me, and I promise you that I can give you the peace and safety of the Wen family that you want. In exchange, I only hope that you leave Wen Qingrang and come back to my side. Even if you never forgive me for the rest of your life, it doesn't matter, as long as you are still by my side."
Fu Shenyuan hardened his heart, determined to give Jiang Ranxing the opportunity to make a choice.
"You may find my methods despicable, but if you consider me a businessman, you'll know that cooperation is based on the exchange of conditions. What I want is you. If you can't accept that, we can choose not to cooperate."
Fu Shenyuan adopted a relaxed posture and said, "I am not the one in charge of the Fu family now, nor am I the one who threatens the Wen family. Ranxing, I have no need to get involved in this matter. If we cooperate, I will be openly waging war against my second uncle. You can't just consider Wen Qingrang. I hope you will also consider my situation."
“If you hadn’t brought this up, I would never have been able to easily confront my second uncle, Ranxing. I hope you understand this: it is only because of you that I am willing to fight against everyone in the Fu family for you.”
Fu Shenyuan stood up, looked at Jiang Ranxing gently, and said, "Think it over carefully. I won't force you. I will support whatever you want to do, but the conditions I want will not change."
Fu Shenyuan was filled with longing for her: "Ranxing, if you have time, go see Yiyi with me. He said he misses you a lot."
After saying that, Fu Shenyuan left, not wanting to interfere with Jiang Ranxing's thoughts any further.
He will respect whichever choice Jiang Ranxing makes.
Fu Shenyuan left the office, and Mia quickly walked in, looking at Jiang Ranxing with concern and asking, "Sister, what were you talking about? You don't look well. Come and rest for a while."
Mia patted the spot next to the sofa, and Jiang Ranxing sighed, stood up, walked over, leaned against Mia, and closed his eyes.
"Mia, I suddenly feel so tired, really so tired."
Jiang Ranxing felt completely drained and didn't want to think about these things anymore.
Although Mia didn't know what had happened, she could clearly sense Jiang Ranxing's exhaustion.
"Sis, you should get some sleep first. I'll stay here with you. Don't think about too much right now. You still need to take good care of yourself."
Mia had a lot to say to Jiang Ranxing. Since Jiang Ranxing returned to China, he had been very busy, and Mia couldn't find an opportunity to talk to him. She only realized today that Jiang Ranxing was really exhausted, both physically and mentally.
She knew that Jiang Ranxing had been recuperating abroad, and that she couldn't rest after suddenly returning to China, so she felt sorry for Jiang Ranxing's situation.
There was little she could do but sit beside Jiang Ranxing and keep her company.
When Jiang Ranxing fell asleep, Fu Shenyuan and Tan Shen had already left.
On the way, Fu Shenyuan instructed, "Go and check on Second Uncle's recent movements, and see what he's planning to do."
Tan Shen responded from the front: "Yes, President Fu, our people have already started the investigation. President Fu Hongkai is making quite a stir right now, which makes it easier for our people to investigate."
Fu Shenyuan hummed in agreement, feeling a bit of a headache.
"By the way, what's the situation with the Wen family? What does Second Uncle think of them?"
Tan Shen: "It seems that the situation is not very good. After suffering a major blow in its early years, Wen's basically withdrew from business competition and has been operating steadily without much fanfare. Originally, it did not pose any threat to Fu's. However, recently, President Fu Hongkai seems to want to bring up the things from back then and has also made many connections, showing that he intends to take over Wen's."
Fu Shenyuan frowned: "He dared to touch the Wen family, that's because Grandpa ordered them to be protected. Doesn't Grandpa know about this?"
Tan Shen hesitated for a moment before saying, "Chairman Fu probably doesn't know that his health hasn't been very good lately. He's basically been in seclusion and recuperating. The president probably wants to use this opportunity to get rid of those he sees as obstacles."
Fu Shenyuan's eyes darkened considerably: "Second Uncle is indeed ruthless and daring. He's not worried that Grandpa will be angry after he finds out about this."
Tan Shen glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "The president probably wants to make things fait accompli before he speaks up. That way, even if the chairman disagrees, it will be a done deal and the matter will be dropped. The president will have achieved his goal and won't care about the aftermath."
Fu Shenyuan asked, "Does Grandpa agree to see people now?"
Tan Shen shook his head: "I contacted the old mansion, and the old butler said that the chairman doesn't want to talk about the group right now. If you go there, you'll probably run into a wall."
Fu Shenyuan then asked, "Where is Yiyi now?"
"Young Master Xingyi has been brought back to Qingshan Villa. The butler sent word that the young master is doing well, but he often makes a fuss about wanting to see you and... Madam."
After thinking it over, Tan Shen decided to address Jiang Ranxing as his wife.
Fu Shenyuan thought of this and felt a little guilty: "Then let's go back to the villa first."
"Okay, Mr. Fu."
Half an hour later, at Qingshan Villa.
The butler saw a familiar car parked at the door and immediately instructed someone to greet it. At the same time, he went upstairs and knocked on the door. A childish voice answered, and only then did the butler push open the bedroom door.
"Young Master, the Master is back. Would you like to go downstairs to see him?" the butler asked Fu Xingyi.
Fu Xingyi's eyes immediately turned cold. He jumped off the desk and chair and ran downstairs without even putting on his shoes.
The housekeeper, fearing that Fu Xingyi might get hurt, kept chasing after him with slippers in hand, and finally stopped him on the stairs.
"Young master, don't worry, the master will be in soon. Just walk down slowly."
Fu Xingyi didn't care about any of that. He put on his shoes and immediately ran down the stairs. Just as he reached the bottom, he saw Fu Shenyuan walking in from outside.
Fu Xingyi's lips immediately pouted in grievance, and tears streamed down her face. Her little face was all scrunched up in distress.
"You've finally come back to see me, Dad! Where have you been? I missed you so much at home, so, so much, waaaaaah..."
Fu Xingyi cried as she tried to wipe her tears with the back of her little hand, but the tears were like a burst dam, and she couldn't wipe them away no matter what she did.
Seeing his son crying so sadly, Fu Shenyuan's heart softened. Especially after going through so much and clarifying his feelings, he was no longer as indifferent to this little boy who was inseparable from Jiang Ranxing.
Fu Shenyuan was so upset by Fu Xingyi's crying that he went over and squatted down, opening his arms to Fu Xingyi for the first time: "Yiyi, come here, let Daddy hug you."
Fu Xingyi paused for a moment, even stopping the act of wiping away her tears. After realizing what Fu Shenyuan had said, Fu Xingyi ran over even faster and threw herself into the arms of her broad and reassuring father, bursting into loud and unrestrained sobs.
Fu Shenyuan felt an indescribable tenderness in his heart. He hugged his son tightly, giving him a sense of security and feeling the happiness that the child brought him.
Fu Xingyi had been feeling wronged for too long. After all, he was still a child, and once he started crying, he couldn't stop. While crying, he kept saying how much he missed him. Fu Shenyuan listened to everything and kept patting Fu Xingyi's back to comfort him.
After crying for a while, Fu Xingyi raised his tear-streaked face and looked at him with a pitiful expression. He asked, "Dad, why didn't Mom come back with you? I miss Mom too."
Fu Shenyuan felt a bitter taste in his throat from the question.
How can he tell his son that his mother no longer wants him and his father?
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