Chapter 123 Never tell him the truth
Old Master Fu frowned, genuinely feeling that this was a difficult situation to handle.
This is actually the kind of situation he least wants to see.
She wasn't afraid that Jiang Ranxing would make a scene or argue with Fu Shenyuan after he found out the truth and he had mistaken her for someone else.
No matter how fierce the argument or how chaotic the situation, it shows that Jiang Ranxing still cares about Fu Shenyuan.
People will only do something to express their dissatisfaction and seek attention and reward if they care.
The fact that Jiang Ranxing is saying nothing now is a true sign of utter disappointment.
But if that's the case, what will Fu Shenyuan do when he learns the truth in the future and realizes that he has been missing the person he should have loved all along? How will Fu Shenyuan bear this and how will he try to win back Jiang Ranxing?
Moreover, will Fu Shenyuan really be able to handle it by then?
Grandpa Fu sighed, beginning to worry about Fu Shenyuan's future.
He didn't want his only grandson to be completely defeated.
They also didn't want the most capable person in charge of the Fu family to be discouraged by matters of the heart.
Rather than getting hurt in the future, it's better to know now, before the divorce, so that maybe we can still keep Jiang Ranxing.
After a long pause, Grandpa Fu said, "Jiang girl, perhaps you can tell him—no, I will tell Shen Yuan—tell him about what happened back then, so that there are no more misunderstandings or barriers between you. Maybe then you can re-evaluate your marriage and relationship."
Zhou Yinxiu was somewhat shocked after hearing this.
The old man, who had once so sternly ordered that no one should reveal the truth, is now actually offering to tell his grandson the truth.
What was Old Master Fu thinking?
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Yinxiu roughly understood.
The old man was still thinking about the Fu family. He worried that Fu Shenyuan would eventually find out the truth, and by then he and Jiang Ranxing would be divorced and wouldn't be able to bear it.
But Zhou Yinxiu was on Jiang Ranxing's side, so of course she had to consider Jiang Ranxing's interests.
How could she knowingly allow this marriage to continue, only to cause Jiang Ranxing to fall further and further down the path of despair, without trying to save her?
Just as Zhou Yinxiu was about to speak to persuade Jiang Ranxing, Jiang Ranxing placed his hand on hers.
Jiang Ranxing is no longer someone who is easily swayed by Fu Shenyuan.
Zhou Yinxiu saw the firm yet reassuring look in Jiang Ranxing's eyes.
Jiang Ranxing seemed to be telling her through her eyes not to worry.
Then Jiang Ranxing looked at Grandpa Fu and spoke without hesitation.
“Grandpa, I’m telling you this not because I want anything in return, or to make Fu Shenyuan feel guilty. On the contrary, I hope you can continue to keep this secret for me, and preferably never let him know about it for the rest of his life.”
Jiang Ranxing's eyes flashed and landed far away, his voice revealing an ethereal and elusive sense of remoteness.
"I'm tired. I don't want any more contact with Fu Shenyuan, nor do I want any more emotional entanglement. Similarly, I don't want to remember him anymore."
This marriage with Fu Shenyuan has become so exhausting for her; she has no energy left and no will to live.
The beginning of a relationship may be beautiful and sweet, but the daily grind that followed felt like a cruel punishment, a retribution for her past mistaken ideas.
She didn't want to get hurt anymore.
"It's good to stay as it is now, Grandpa. He doesn't love me, and I don't love him anymore. We're divorced and living our own lives. We've straightened out the wrong path. Isn't that good? Why bring up the past and bother each other again?"
After hearing Jiang Ranxing's words, Old Master Fu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head.
He understood that Jiang Ranxing was truly disappointed in Fu Shenyuan.
Since that's the case, he'll make sure Fu Shenyuan never knows about this, and that the two of them will become strangers from now on.
Grandpa Fu nodded slowly: "Child, alright, since that's what you think, I can grant your request not to tell him."
If Fu Shenyuan remains unaware of the truth and simply continues living his current life, it wouldn't be a bad choice.
The life of a powerful person in a high position, surrounded by admirers, is far more comfortable than the unbearable psychological torment of knowing the truth.
Jiang Ranxing gave a frank smile and said, "Thank you, Grandpa."
Grandpa Fu still felt regret in his eyes and couldn't help but say, "If Shen Yuan hadn't mistaken you for someone else, you two would have recognized each other from the beginning. You would have been very happy then."
Jiang Ranxing shook her head: "Grandpa, in the past six years, I couldn't warm his heart with my sincerity. I don't think that the truth of the past can make him fall in love with me. Besides... I don't expect his love anymore, so there's nothing to regret."
Having said that, Grandpa Fu finally understood Jiang Ranxing's attitude.
She no longer wanted Fu Shenyuan at all.
As Fu Shenyuan's elder, all he could do was continue to keep this secret. There were no "what ifs," so he could only let things continue to develop steadily as they were.
Grandpa Fu nodded solemnly to Jiang Ranxing.
"Alright, Jiang girl, we'll do as you say," Old Master Fu paused for a moment and then said, "Now that you're no longer my granddaughter-in-law, will you still be able to come and visit this old man?"
“Of course, I will come to visit you if you wish,” Jiang Ranxing said with a smile.
She had no grudge against Old Master Fu, and he had always been helpful to her, even transferring his exorbitantly priced shares to her free of charge.
As an elder, Jiang Ranxing is also entitled to visit.
Old Master Fu chuckled in a low voice after hearing this.
A cool breeze swept by, and Zhou Yinxiu coughed twice. Seeing this, Jiang Ranxing quickly said goodbye to Grandpa Fu.
"Grandpa, we won't disturb you any longer, we'll head back now."
"Alright, go ahead." Old Master Fu instructed the old housekeeper to escort them.
Zhou Yinxiu also bid farewell to Grandpa Fu.
After thinking for a moment, Grandpa Fu said, "You should go out through the back gate of the garden to avoid running into Shen Yuan and that child."
It's best not to let them meet again.
Jiang Ranxing thought the same way; she didn't want to see them, nor did she want Zhou Yinxiu to be seen by them.
Jiang Ranxing helped Zhou Yinxiu up, and after formally bidding farewell to Old Master Fu, he followed the old butler out the back gate of the garden.
The old butler had already had someone drive Jiang Ranxing's car to the back door. After Jiang Ranxing helped Zhou Yinxiu into the car, he also went to the driver's seat and drove away.
After the figure disappeared and the old butler returned, Old Master Fu went back into the old house.
At this moment, Fu Shenyuan and Lin Xuesha were still on the sofa in the living room of the old house.
Old Master Fu had just caught his breath when, looking at them, he had to consider matters within the Fu family.
Fu Shenyuan noticed that Old Master Fu had returned from the garden, but Jiang Ranxing was no longer behind him.
"Grandpa, you're back. Where is she? I haven't seen her."
Fu Shenyuan asked.
Grandpa Fu said wearily, "You mean Ranxing? She's already gone."
"Gone? When did that happen?"
A hint of agitation flashed across Fu Shenyuan's expression.
Jiang Ranxing left without saying goodbye to him.
Fu Shenyuan frowned slightly.
Grandpa Fu snorted heavily and said, "You still have someone with you. Are you going to make Ranxing wait for you?"
Grandpa Fu then looked at Lin Xuesha. Although the girl was very pretty and dressed beautifully, Grandpa Fu didn't particularly value her.
Based on his years of experience judging people, he could tell that Lin Xuesha's thoughts were not simple.
As for what Lin Xuesha was thinking, he didn't even need to think to know; she was simply after fame, money, and a person.
Only then did Grandpa Fu clearly recall that six years ago, before Fu Shenyuan got married...
At that time, he felt that Jiang Ranxing was better than Lin Xuesha and more suitable to marry Fu Shenyuan.
That's why he didn't object when Jiang Ranxing told him she wanted to marry Fu Shenyuan, because he was also willing to let Jiang Ranxing into the Fu family.
But now, with Lin Xuesha potentially entering the Fu family, Old Master Fu finds himself clearly not quite satisfied.
He has always believed that Jiang Ranxing is better.
However, since Fu Shenyuan had made up his mind, there was nothing he could say.
Grandpa Fu gestured for them to sit down, and then sat down on the sofa himself.
He looked at Lin Xuesha with a serious expression and asked, "Miss Lin, what brings you to my old house today?"
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