Chapter 170 Awakening and Resurrection
A month is neither a long nor a short time, but it's enough to change a lot of things.
Fu Shenyuan kept receiving messages that might be about Jiang Ranxing over the course of a month, but each time he rushed over, he was disappointed.
Gradually, disappointment began to creep into his heart.
He kept wondering where Jiang Ranxing was right now, what he was doing, and why he wouldn't let him see him, not even for a moment.
He couldn't determine Jiang Ranxing's physical condition, whether he had woken up, or whether he would be able to wake up at all.
People only truly regret things when they lose them, and he finally understood that saying.
But no matter how much he understood or regretted it, it was useless; nothing could be changed, and he simply couldn't find a trace of her.
Tan Shen watched his boss go from being full of vigor at the beginning to now drowning his sorrows in alcohol every day, looking dejected and pitiful. As an outsider, he could do nothing about this change, and he knew that this was something Fu Shenyuan had done himself, and that he had to bear the consequences.
That day, while Fu Shenyuan was drinking alone in a private room, Tan Shen received a phone call from an unknown number.
Tan Shen answered the phone and asked, "Hello, who is this?"
"I'm looking for Fu Shenyuan, where is he?" The voice on the other end was harsh, but also somewhat familiar. Tan Shen recognized it after a moment.
"Are you... President Ji?" Tan Shen asked.
Ji Shiheng, now like a cheetah cornered, asked, "Where is Fu Shenyuan?!"
Tan Shen knew that Ji Shiheng and Fu Shenyuan were friends, so he gave Ji Shiheng the location information.
Ji Shiheng slammed down the phone, grabbed his car keys, and left.
Not long after, while Tan Shen was still guarding the door of the private room, he saw a tall figure walking quickly toward him in the distance.
When Tan Shen saw Ji Shiheng, he greeted him politely, but Ji Shiheng ignored him and pushed open the door to the private room without hesitation.
The door was slammed against the wall with a loud bang, which seemed to startle Fu Shenyuan. He looked up and stared at the person who had entered with his bloodshot eyes.
Upon seeing that it was Ji Shiheng, Fu Shenyuan picked up his wine glass and took another big gulp before wobbling it down on the table. As he poured the wine, he absentmindedly asked, "Why are you here?"
Ji Shiheng immediately grabbed Fu Shenyuan by the collar and yanked him up from his chair.
Ji Shiheng used force, and Fu Shenyuan irritably pushed away the hand that was grabbing his collar, but he couldn't push it away because he was too weak. Then, a fierce look appeared in his eyes, and he raised his eyelids to glare at Ji Shiheng, as if he was issuing a warning with his eyes.
Ji Shiheng wasn't afraid of him at all, and asked loudly, "She's in trouble! Not only did you not save her, you've now lost her!"
Ji Shiheng learned of this news very late, and it was too late for him to intervene.
"Heh." Fu Shenyuan chuckled after a moment of stunned silence. Looking at Ji Shiheng's serious expression, he said with heartache, "Yes, I can't find her now, not a trace of her. What do you want?"
Seeing his drunken state only fueled Ji Shiheng's anger.
Ji Shiheng angrily said, "You can't even take care of someone who's lying in bed unconscious? Fu Shenyuan, if anything happens to her, how can you face her?!"
Fu Shenyuan's self-deprecating smile froze, and a silent, dull pain welled up in his heart again. His nose stung, and he almost cried from the heartache.
Fu Shenyuan slowly stood up and looked at Ji Shiheng, saying each word clearly, "You're right, I'm sorry to her, there are many things I've done wrong to her."
No matter how much I apologize, I can't find the person, and there's no one to hear my apologies or compensation requests.
Fu Shenyuan then said, "So what do you mean by coming to me? Are you here to interrogate me? Or to watch me make a fool of myself?"
Fu Shenyuan stared into Ji Shiheng's eyes and asked.
Ji Shiheng made no attempt to conceal his intentions, saying, "I want to find her, just like you."
At this moment, neither of them needed to say anything more; their feelings for Jiang Ranxing were crystal clear to each other.
In the period that followed, it wasn't just Fu Shenyuan's people who were looking for Jiang Ranxing, but also Ji Shiheng's people; they were all searching for the same figure.
But this person seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace, like a bubble, an illusion, or a dream, as if he had never existed in their lives.
Fu Shenyuan looked at Ji Shiheng and suddenly smiled.
He gradually discovered that Jiang Ranxing was the kind of person who was very likable, and that the people who liked her all had very high standards, whether it was Wen Qingrang or Ji Shiheng.
Thinking about it this way, Jiang Ranxing must have been just as popular when she was younger and more girlish.
At that time, he never looked at anyone else around Jiang Ranxing. Jiang Ranxing focused all her attention and gaze on him alone, but he didn't know how to cherish it.
In the end, he still reaped what he sowed.
Fu Shenyuan said, "Ji Shiheng, actually you and I are in the same boat. We don't know where she is right now. What good will it do you to question me?"
Seeing his dejected expression, Ji Shiheng felt a little sorry for him.
“I’m not like you. I’ve never hurt her, so she won’t hate me. But you, just think about how she’ll treat you.”
Ji Shiheng left after speaking, not wanting to waste any more time with Fu Shenyuan. Since he couldn't get any information from Fu Shenyuan, he would have to go and look for it himself.
Fu Shenyuan was alone in the private room once again.
It lowered its head, lying on the cold bar counter, and slowly, its shoulders began to tremble slightly.
Fu Shenyuan opened another bottle of wine and drank it down, mixing all his sobs and heartache with the alcohol.
He had considered what Jiang Ranxing's reaction would be when he woke up and saw him, but he just didn't dare to think about it, and didn't want to think about it.
The love we once shared has long since vanished in the wind. After countless hurts and heartaches, what remains?
He dared not think about it; if he didn't think about it, he wouldn't feel bad, and he could still deceive himself.
After a long while, a faint sob escaped from the quiet private room.
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Green Mountain Villa.
Lin Xuesha hadn't seen Fu Shenyuan return to the villa for almost a month.
During this period, she called him more than once, but almost none of the calls were answered. When they were, it was only Tan Shen who answered.
Lin Xuesha's temper is getting worse and worse. She often takes her anger out on the servants in the villa, which makes everyone resentful.
After her housekeeper's attempt to contact Fu Shenyuan and bring him back failed once again, Lin Xuesha was about to lose her composure.
Lin Xuesha demanded fiercely, "Didn't you say I wasn't feeling well? I'm carrying the Fu family's child! Why isn't the master back!"
The butler could only say, "Sir indeed couldn't get in touch with you, but he said that if Miss Lin is feeling unwell, you can have your private doctor at home examine you, or I can have someone take you to the Fu family's hospital. What do you think?"
"No need!" Lin Xuesha said irritably, then slammed the bedroom door shut.
Lin Xuesha sat on the large bed, contemplating her current situation.
This stalemate between her and Fu Shenyuan couldn't go on forever. She wasn't pregnant at all. She could hide the fact that she wasn't pregnant for a while, but she wouldn't be able to hide it as the pregnancy progressed.
She also couldn't go to Fu's hospital or have other doctors examine her, so the lie would fall apart on its own.
She had to use the lie of being pregnant as soon as possible to win back Fu Shenyuan's heart and make him stop thinking about Jiang Ranxing.
After making up her mind, Lin Xuesha took out her phone and contacted the hospital and the person who was helping her, explaining her idea.
Since getting injured can make Fu Shenyuan feel sorry for her, why can't she get injured once too?
The matter was quickly arranged the next day.
Lin Xuesha left the villa under the pretext of feeling sad and wanting to clear her head, and instructed the housekeeper to contact Fu Shenyuan when she would return.
So Lin Xuesha went out and drove to a secluded abandoned factory, where a car that had been tampered with was parked in front of her.
The man by the car saw Lin Xuesha arrive, so he came over and gave her the keys.
Lin Xuesha was still a little nervous and asked, "Is it reliable?"
The man laughed and said, "Miss Lin, don't worry. I had it specially modified. You can drive this car to the 'accident spot' we've prepared outside and pretend to crash into it. It'll just be a minor impact, and no one will get seriously injured. Don't worry, we're very accurate."
Lin Xuesha hummed twice before taking out an envelope containing money from her bag and warning him, "Shut your mouth, or you'll suffer later."
“Okay, Miss Lin, please. I’ll contact the ambulance to come over.”
Lin Xuesha nodded and drove the car that looked just like hers onto the highway.
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In the evening, Fu Shenyuan arrived at the ward door, led by Tan Shen.
“Mr. Fu, Miss Lin is in here,” Tan Shen said.
Fu Shenyuan's eyes darkened a few degrees before he pushed open the door to the private room and saw Lin Xuesha sitting on the hospital bed with a pale face.
The moment Lin Xuesha saw him, her expression instantly turned tearful and pitiful.
"Shen Yuan, you've finally come. Our child... the child is gone," Lin Xuesha cried, taking Fu Shenyuan's hand in the process.
Fu Shenyuan lowered his eyes and glanced at Lin Xuesha's smooth hands, which didn't even have any scratches. When he looked up again, he saw only a few bloodstains on her forehead and neck.
Fu Shenyuan frowned, somewhat hesitant.
Lin Xuesha recounted her ordeal today, trembling, and how tragic the car accident was.
"I just wanted to go out and clear my head, but I never expected this to happen, and now we've lost our baby! Shen Yuan, I hate myself so much for not being able to protect our child. Will you blame me, Shen Yuan... sob sob..."
Looking at the woman crying in his arms, Fu Shenyuan was moved, but he felt more doubt than anything else.
He had already read Lin Xuesha's accident report and the hospital's report. It was indeed an accident that seemed like an accident, but it caused Lin Xuesha to be injured and miscarry.
But Lin Xuesha's current state reminded him of Jiang Ranxing's state after the car accident.
Perhaps Jiang Ranxing's car accident was too severe, which is why she has been in an extremely dangerous situation and cannot even open her eyes.
But Lin Xuesha was also in a car accident. Now it seems that she only had a small scratch. Even the miscarriage didn't seem to make Lin Xuesha look much haggard.
All of this exudes an eerie and illogical feeling.
Fu Shenyuan didn't say anything, staring blankly ahead. He put Lin Xuesha back on the hospital bed and made her lie down.
"It's not your fault. Accidents are unavoidable. You should lie down and rest."
Fu Shenyuan said, his tone unchanged.
Lin Xuesha was still puzzled, but she had no choice. If she didn't abort the "child" now, it would be even more troublesome when she became pregnant later.
But what's with Fu Shenyuan's attitude? Why does he have this expression after hearing about her injury and miscarriage?
Shouldn't Fu Shenyuan be extremely flustered and nervous about her? Why is he so calm?
Lin Xuesha never expected that Fu Shenyuan would begin to doubt her actions.
After thinking for a while, Lin Xuesha started crying again. She grabbed Fu Shenyuan's hand and hooked her other arm around his neck, pulling him down. She then tried to press her red lips to his.
Fu Shenyuan dodged this move.
Fu Shenyuan silently stood up and straightened his clothes, which she had wrinkled.
Lin Xuesha's eyes glazed over, and she said awkwardly, "Shen Yuan, are you rejecting me? Why are you doing this?"
Fu Shenyuan still looked a little guilty and said, "You need to rest and recuperate. I'll have someone take care of you. Don't think about it too much. Just get well."
Fu Shenyuan recalled what had just happened and realized that Lin Xuesha intended to kiss him.
But when he looked at Lin Xuesha's face, he felt no attraction whatsoever.
At that moment, he realized that he had always felt indebted to Lin Xuesha. He felt that Lin Xuesha had risked her life to save him, and he had mistaken this indebtedness for love. He thought he should love Lin Xuesha, and that Lin Xuesha was the one he loved.
That complete ignorance back then has led to the current consequences.
Love may often make one feel indebted, but it must be based on the premise that one truly loves that person.
For him, Lin Xuesha was the purest and cleanest memory, someone he needed to repay with everything he had. He would give her everything she wanted, even if it was just to make up for a little bit.
Jiang Ranxing, however, is different. Jiang Ranxing will affect his every emotion at all times. He will feel powerless and angry because of Jiang Ranxing's rejection, and he will feel jealous because other men like Jiang Ranxing. At the same time, he will feel warm and dreamy when Jiang Ranxing shows him a gentle side.
His emotions gradually changed because of Jiang Ranxing's changes.
He once thought that his dissatisfaction and unhappiness stemmed from Jiang Ranxing's departure, and that their relationship shouldn't be solely determined by Jiang Ranxing's decision to begin or end.
Later, he gradually realized that this displeasure was actually more of an instinctive feeling from the bottom of his heart, because he had unconsciously fallen in love with this person, which is why he unconsciously had so many different emotions, and because of each of her emotions, he had developed corresponding feelings.
Loving someone, it turns out, cannot be controlled by reason at all.
These were feelings I had never experienced before while spending time with Lin Xuesha.
After realizing these things, Fu Shenyuan could no longer deceive himself or convince his heart how much he loved Lin Xuesha.
Because his feelings for Lin Xuesha were always only a physical debt, not an emotional one.
He simply mistook this sense of indebtedness for love.
Now, he may have to live with this debt of guilt towards Lin Xuesha for the rest of his life, but there will only ever be one person he loves.
After being rejected when she asked for a kiss, Lin Xuesha felt embarrassed. She had originally wanted to use this "miscarriage" to get closer to Fu Shenyuan, but she didn't expect Fu Shenyuan to have this attitude. Although he was still very nice to her, it was not like before.
"Shen Yuan, what have you been doing lately? Why haven't you come home? I've been waiting for you at home, and I don't even want to go to work," Lin Xuesha said, feeling aggrieved.
Fu Shenyuan didn't mention that he was looking for Jiang Ranxing. He only said, "I have some personal matters to attend to. Xue Sha, if you need anything, you can ask the housekeeper. They can help you."
Lin Xuesha could sense this obvious distance; she also knew that Fu Shenyuan was looking for Jiang Ranxing.
Lin Xuesha said with some shame and indignation, "Your private matter is that you went to see Jiang Ranxing behind my back, right? Shen Yuan, why are you so hung up on that bitch? She already has several men around her, she doesn't lack men, and you're already divorced, you know that!"
Lin Xuesha spoke without thinking, her anger finally reaching its breaking point.
Fu Shenyuan glanced coldly at Lin Xuesha, his eyes filled with malice as he heard her utter these insults against Jiang Ranxing.
For the first time, Fu Shenyuan shouted at Lin Xuesha, "Shut up!"
Lin Xuesha was startled by Fu Shenyuan's gaze. Then she frowned and looked at Fu Shenyuan in disbelief, saying, "You actually yelled at me! You actually yelled at me because of Jiang Ranxing!"
Fu Shenyuan realized that his expression might have been too fierce, so he took a deep breath and tried not to argue with Lin Xuesha, who was still lying in the hospital bed.
Fu Shenyuan said in a calm tone, "Xue Sha, I don't want you to say such things. It's not like you, and you shouldn't insult her."
Fu Shenyuan knew that if they continued, the argument would likely become even more heated, so he said, "Perhaps we haven't calmed down enough to consider things between us. Xue Sha, you should focus on getting better first. If you need anything, ask Tan Shen."
After saying that, Fu Shenyuan stood up and left the ward without hesitation.
After seeing Fu Shenyuan's back, Lin Xuesha could no longer pretend and ripped off the fake needle stuck to her hand and threw it aside.
Lin Xuesha now only feels disgust and resentment towards Jiang Ranxing. If it weren't for Jiang Ranxing's existence, how could her life have become like this? It's all because Jiang Ranxing is always in her way that even Fu Shenyuan, who can never change his mind, has treated her this way.
Lin Xuesha made up her mind to find Jiang Ranxing. Once she found Jiang Ranxing, she would make her suffer a fate worse than death!
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Meanwhile, abroad, in a private ward of a high-end private hospital.
Wen Qingrang pushed open the door to the ward and walked in, carrying a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
When the nurse saw Wen Qingrang coming over, she teased, "Mr. Wen bought flowers for Mrs. Wen again? You are so good to your wife, it's truly enviable."
Wen Qingrang smiled. In the eyes of these people who didn't understand the specifics, they all regarded Jiang Ranxing as his wife.
The reason is simple: Wen Qingrang took incredibly good care of Jiang Ranxing.
The nurse helped Jiang Ranxing adjust the drip rate of the medicine, and watched as Wen Qingrang placed the flowers on the coffee table in the rest area on the other side.
Wen Qingrang walked over, checked on Jiang Ranxing, and asked, "How is she today?"
The nurse replied with a smile, "Everything is fine. The doctor came to check on you and said there's nothing wrong. Your body is recovering quite well, but your brain nerves aren't responding yet. It's hard to say when you'll wake up."
As always, although Wen Qingrang was somewhat disappointed, he was still able to see Jiang Ranxing sleeping peacefully, and his heart was warmed.
Wen Qingrang smiled and thanked the nurse, who then pushed the treatment cart out of the ward.
Wen Qingrang sat down on the chair by the bed, pulled Jiang Ranxing's hand to warm it, and muttered to herself as if having a conversation:
"You've been sleeping for so long, are you still reluctant to open your eyes? The maple leaves in this country are the most beautiful. In autumn, the ground is covered with golden leaves. It would be very pleasant to take a walk together. I'm sure you would like it."
No one answered. Wen Qingrang chuckled self-deprecatingly and continued, "There's going to be a special fashion show here soon. It's not exactly a formal exhibition, but I heard it's being held outdoors with a music concert. It's perfect for going with friends..."
Wen Qingrang recounted his recent experiences in the country, including both major and minor events, choosing light and engaging topics to share.
During the time Jiang Ranxing didn't open her eyes, Wen Qingrang stayed by her side and talked to her a lot, just as the doctor had said. But Jiang Ranxing still didn't wake up. Fortunately, her external and internal injuries had recovered by about 80%, and she would be fully recovered soon with a little more rest.
Wen Qingrang never gave up, because he firmly believed that Jiang Ranxing wouldn't stay asleep forever, and that one day she would open her eyes and look him in the eye.
But his long-held hopes had been somewhat eroded, and he would occasionally feel down. At those times, he would stop talking to her and just sit by her bedside reading and reading stories to her.
Wen Qingrang picked up a foreign love story book today and continued to tell it to her.
"...The train was about to depart. The female protagonist and the male protagonist said their goodbyes in tears in front of the train. She promised that when she returned from her studies abroad, they would meet again, and she would accept the male protagonist's marriage proposal. So, the female protagonist boarded the train to England, and later..."
Wen Qingrang had been busy for a long time today and had been telling stories for a long time. He was so tired that he fell asleep while telling stories, and he just lay down and fell asleep by the bed.
It was late at night, and Wen Qingrang didn't know how long he had been asleep. The moonlight shone in through the window, and the ward was peaceful and quiet, which was very comforting.
Wen Qingrang closed the book, intending to quietly stand up and put it back on the shelf, but suddenly, his body stiffened.
Wen Qingrang slowly turned his head to look at the head of the bed. Jiang Ranxing was looking at him with his eyes open, his eyes unusually bright.
The hand he held onto Jiang Ranxing's was also grasped back by her.
Jiang Ranxing spoke softly, her voice hoarse yet tender.
She asked slowly, very slowly, "What happened next in the story?"
Wen Qingrang's eyes reddened instantly. As he spoke, tears streamed down his face.
He replied slowly, "Later in the story, the female protagonist returned, accepted the male protagonist's marriage proposal, and they lived happily ever after."
Wen Qingrang burst into tears of joy and sat down quietly, looking into Jiang Ranxing's eyes. The two gazed at each other for a long time, and slowly they both smiled, their eyes filled with each other's image.
Wen Qingrang grasped her slender fingers and said, choking back tears, "Ranxing, you've finally woken up."
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