Chapter 18 I Didn't Provoke You
Jiang Ranxing spoke slowly, as if he were recounting someone else's story.
"They know I like Fu Shenyuan and have the opportunity to marry him. They can't wait to pack me up and send me to Fu Shenyuan's bed. For them, marrying their daughter into a wealthy family is not about giving their daughter happiness, but more about having a wealthy son-in-law in the future. Their daughter can become the family's ATM as his wife, and they won't have to worry about their youngest son's future."
Jiang Ranxing said lightly, "After I was born, they found out I was a girl and thought I was useless, but my brother was different. He was the pride of the family. On the contrary, I became useful when I got married. My brother's tuition, living expenses, wedding and house money were all taken care of. In fact, the whole family could become rich and powerful because of my marriage into the Fu family and become what they call the superior people."
Mia was furious when she heard this, and thought to herself, "What kind of parents are these?"
Jiang Ranxing is so pitiful.
Such parents are simply treating their daughter as a bloodsucker.
Jiang Ranxing added, "But they don't know that I've never used the Fu family's money; the money I gave them was all my own."
She had never touched Fu Shenyuan's money. After the marriage, she was allocated some shares in companies under the Fu Group, but she never collected any dividends.
The reason is quite simple: she doesn't lack money, and there's no point in having so much money in her hands.
All she wanted was to live a good life with Fu Shenyuan.
Unfortunately, the more people want something, the less likely they are to get it.
Instead, it will harm you.
Jiang Ranxing is only now beginning to see things clearly, so she keeps telling herself that she is not yet thirty years old, and it is not too late to see things clearly before she gets old.
The past is the past, and she can't change it. What she should strive for and cherish is the present and the future.
Mia was very impressed: "Sister, you should have left Fu Shenyuan a long time ago. With your qualities, you could find someone who likes you anywhere."
Jiang Ranxing chuckled, "Mia, you're exaggerating."
Mia is back to her old self.
"Really! Sis, don't you know how beautiful you are? Don't you know how charming you are?"
Jiang Ranxing shook his head: "It can't be that exaggerated."
Mia pushed Jiang Ranxing to stand in front of the mirror.
"Look at your face in the mirror. You're so beautiful even without makeup. Aren't you charming enough? I think you're more than qualified to be a female celebrity. You've just been hurt by Fu Shenyuan for too long and have lost your confidence."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ranxing looked into the mirror.
She has lost some weight recently and looks a bit haggard and tired, but she still can't hide the true complexion of her face.
Without heavy makeup, her natural and refined beauty shines through.
It's a natural and pure beauty.
Mia whispered in her ear, "Sis, I'll take you somewhere tonight, I guarantee you'll regain your confidence."
Jiang Ranxing had no idea what Mia was up to in such a mysterious way. Mia was a few years younger than her and unmarried, and sometimes her ideas were quite unconventional.
When evening came, Jiang Ranxing realized that the place Mia was referring to was a nightclub.
However, it's not an ordinary nightclub; it's a high-end club frequented by the wealthy and powerful.
Jiang Ranxing used to dislike places like this. She only thought about how to attract Fu Shenyuan's attention and never considered anything else.
Mia pulled Jiang Ranxing into the store and asked a waiter to give them a booth.
"Bring all the good food and drinks to my sister!"
Mia often brings her friends over, and the waiters all know her.
Mia poured some wine into Jiang Ranxing's drink. Jiang Ranxing didn't really want to drink, but seeing how much fun Mia was having, she couldn't bear to spoil her mood.
After Mia got into a good mood, she rushed onto the dance floor and pulled Jiang Ranxing to dance with her.
"Mia, you go by yourself, I'm not used to playing this."
Mia wouldn't let go: "Sis, you're getting a divorce and starting a new life, so don't keep doing the same old things. Relax a bit. You can relax today, but we still have a lot of work to do tomorrow. We need to balance work and rest."
Jiang Ranxing was also somewhat tempted by Mia's words and followed Mia into the center of the dance floor.
Most of the customers who come to this place are regulars, and besides, the circle of wealthy people is only so big, and they all know each other.
However, since it was Jiang Ranxing's first time there, everyone's attention was inevitably drawn to her.
The bespectacled, refined-looking man put down his wine glass and headed towards Jiang Ranxing.
"Miss, would you be so kind as to invite me to dance?"
Jiang Ranxing was still a little confused, and before he could say anything, he was pushed over by Mia.
"Go ahead, sis, you can play for a while too."
Jiang Ranxing thought about it and figured that dancing wouldn't be a big deal, so she agreed to the man's request.
The two rowed onto the dance floor, and just then a slower-paced dance song was played. Jiang Ranxing followed the other person's steps and danced slowly.
The surrounding lights dimmed, leaving only the lights from the dance floor to illuminate Jiang Ranxing, making her appear radiant and dazzling.
Jiang Ranxing briefly became the center of attention, failing to notice the person in the hidden booth in the corner.
Wen Qingrang was swirling his wine glass, his expression suggesting he was admiring it.
Wen Qingrang spoke to the people around him.
"Shen Yuan, your wife is so beautiful, and she dances quite well."
Fu Shenyuan looked up upon hearing this and saw Jiang Ranxing dancing.
He didn't look well.
Wen Qingrang continued, "Did you and your wife make an appointment together? What a coincidence. But it seems like it wasn't planned, otherwise why would she be dancing with someone else?"
Fu Shenyuan snorted coldly.
His gaze fell on Jiang Ranxing and the man, his eyes deep and intense.
"What, did I say something wrong?" Wen Qingrang said again.
Fu Shenyuan put down his wine glass and looked up at the people dancing on the dance floor.
While dancing, Jiang Ranxing chatted with the man for a few minutes, and he expressed his desire to be friends.
"We can meet again sometime in the future."
Jiang Ranxing declined: "No need, let's stop here."
As the song ended, Jiang Ranxing was the first to let go of her hand.
Jiang Ranxing was about to leave the dance floor when the man dancing with her tried to grab her hand again.
Even faster, Jiang Ranxing was pulled off the stage by another pair of hands.
Jiang Ranxing was somewhat surprised by the person who appeared in front of him.
"Fu Shenyuan, what are you doing here?"
Fu Shenyuan remained silent with a sullen face, simply pulling Jiang Ranxing outside.
Jiang Ranxing wanted to call Mia along, but before she could, Fu Shenyuan took her away.
Fu Shenyuan and Jiang Ranxing arrived at the underground parking lot together.
Jiang Ranxing struggled to pull his hand away.
"Fu Shenyuan, what are you doing? Let me go!"
Fu Shenyuan turned around and gave a cold snort, "That's the question I should be asking you."
Jiang Ranxing looked at him, puzzled. Fu Shenyuan wanted to ask her something.
Jiang Ranxing said, "I didn't provoke you, what do you mean?"
Fu Shenyuan's voice remained deep: "Have you forgotten who you are? You are still Mrs. Fu. Is it appropriate for you to appear here dancing with other men? Do you want to bring shame upon the Fu family because of you?"
Jiang Ranxing was distracted for a moment, then she looked at Fu Shenyuan and suddenly smiled.
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