Chapter 209 Ethereal
Fu Shenyuan turned around and saw Wen Qingrang standing behind him, staring at him.
Wen Qingrang looked puzzled, feeling very uncomfortable and confused about Fu Shenyuan's presence.
"Why are you here?" Wen Qingrang asked again.
Fu Shenyuan stood up and looked at Wen Qingrang. Neither of the two men showed any sign of backing down.
Fu Shenyuan said coldly, "What does my being here have to do with you? As for you, why are you here? Ranxing shouldn't have made any plans with you."
Fu Shenyuan returned to Wen Qingrang exactly what she had said to him at the restaurant that day.
Wen Qingrang snorted softly, "Fu Shenyuan, you don't need to say these things to me here, it's meaningless."
Wen Qingrang bypassed Fu Shenyuan and entered the studio.
Fu Shenyuan was surprised to find that Wen Qingrang was actually able to open the studio door.
When Wen Qingrang turned around to close the door, he saw Fu Shenyuan's surprised expression. He could have provoked Fu Shenyuan, but he wasn't in the mood for it at all, so he simply closed the door.
Fu Shenyuan was outside and could see what was happening inside the studio through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Wen Qingrang skillfully walked around the work area and reached the meeting room door. He knocked gently, and everyone in the meeting room saw Wen Qingrang. They seemed to know him well, and they instantly snapped out of their work mode.
Wen Qingrang seemed to say something, and everyone enthusiastically echoed his sentiments.
When Fu Shenyuan saw these things, he was filled with indescribable jealousy and resentment.
Inside the studio, Wen Qingrang picked up two large cups of coffee and distributed them to everyone.
"Let's take a break. Consider this my way of asking your boss for some time to chat."
As Wen Qingrang spoke, his words were as gentle and refreshing as ever. Everyone in the studio, showing great tact, took a cup of coffee and went out to relax for a while.
After Mia went outside, she whispered a few words to Jiang Ranxing: "Sis, I think Fu Shenyuan is still outside. Be careful, and call me anytime if anything happens."
Jiang Ranxing turned her head and glanced at Fu Shenyuan, who was watching her from the garden outside the window.
She sighed softly and then turned her head away.
Jiang Ranxing got up and walked to Wen Qingrang. Wen Qingrang took a warm drink and placed it in Jiang Ranxing's hand.
"I know you don't like coffee, so I brought you a cup of plain milk with not much sugar. I think you'll like it. Try it," Wen Qingrang said with a smile.
Jiang Ranxing took the cup of hot milk, opened the sip, and took two small sips. It was warm but not too sweet, just like Wen Qingrang himself, making people feel comfortable.
"Thank you, Qingrang, I like it very much," Jiang Ranxing said with a smile.
Jiang Ranxing said to Wen Qingrang, "Let's talk somewhere else."
Jiang Ranxing didn't want to be stared at like that by Fu Shenyuan.
Wen Qingrang had the same idea, so the two of them left, and Fu Shenyuan watched them disappear from sight from outside.
In Jiang Ranxing's lounge.
Wen Qingrang looked at her with concern and asked, "Ranxing, I've been feeling uneasy lately, not just about the Wen family, but also about you. Ever since you returned to China, I feel like something has changed, which makes me very uneasy."
Wen Qingrang took Jiang Ranxing's hand and felt the warmth between his palms before he felt a little relieved.
"Ranxing, things at the company are starting to improve. Although I don't know exactly what's going on, there's really nothing to worry about anymore. Grandpa's health has also improved a lot. I have an idea, I don't know if you'd be willing."
Jiang Ranxing paused for a moment, then asked, "Um... what is it?"
Jiang Ranxing had a feeling that Wen Qingrang was about to say something, but she subconsciously wanted to avoid the question.
But some things are simply unavoidable.
Wen Qingrang did indeed bring up the topic that Jiang Ranxing had been avoiding.
"Ranxing, I think if you're willing, we can go see Grandpa together. Perhaps our relationship can have a happy ending with our elders as witnesses. If you're still willing, we can go abroad, and maybe then we can..."
"Qingrang! I, I need to take this call..."
Wen Qingrang was still immersed in his long-cherished and imagined beautiful future when Jiang Ranxing interrupted him.
Jiang Ranxing quickly left the lounge with her phone in hand. Her steps were hurried, and she closed the door behind her. Only after confirming that Wen Qingrang hadn't come out with her did she lean against the glass wall and let out a long sigh.
What Wen Qingrang said had already touched her heart. The life she fantasized about was nothing more than a simple and happy life.
She used to have the chance to walk hand in hand with Wen Qingrang towards happiness.
But now, the stable and safe conditions that Wen Qingrang has brought have trapped her.
Jiang Ranxing felt a pang of sadness.
She had considered how things might turn out.
But back then she had to make a quick choice, without hesitation or delay. Now, the time may have come to face the cruel reality, but she is not prepared.
She didn't know how to tell Wen Qingrang that she could no longer accompany him through the days to come.
She also desperately wanted to leave with Wen Qingrang.
But she couldn't do that. If she selfishly wanted to gain happiness, she would be disregarding the innocent Wen family. She couldn't do such a thing.
Regardless of whether she couldn't stand by and watch such things happen, she could never repay Wen Qingrang's kindness in taking care of her and keeping her company. Now, at a time when the life and death of the entire Wen family was at stake, she naturally couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
Jiang Ranxing felt an indescribable sadness in her heart. The only way to protect the Wen family now was for her to stay by Fu Shenyuan's side.
But staying by Fu Shenyuan's side would mean hurting Wen Qingrang's heart.
She found it difficult to bring herself to push Wen Qingrang away, at least not at this moment.
Jiang Ranxing sighed deeply, looked up at the snow-white ceiling, his mind filled with emptiness and confusion.
So what should we do? How can we minimize the damage?
Although there's no perfect solution to everything, she didn't want to cause such a good person to get hurt for no reason.
This matter is still somewhat difficult for Jiang Ranxing.
Jiang Ranxing lowered his head dejectedly, but in that instant, he saw a pair of spotless black leather shoes in front of him.
Jiang Ranxing was very familiar with this situation, and she didn't even want to raise her head and get entangled with him again at this moment.
However, the person opposite her seemed to know all her inner thoughts.
Fu Shenyuan spoke quietly, "When you don't know what to do, I'm here for you. You can ask me for help, and I will help you no matter what."
Jiang Ranxing gave a self-deprecating laugh, then helplessly raised his eyes and said listlessly, "How can you help me?"
"Do you believe me?" Fu Shenyuan stared intently at Jiang Ranxing. "If you believe me, I will help you get out of this predicament."
Jiang Ranxing clearly didn't trust Fu Shenyuan enough, but she couldn't bear to say those cruel words right now.
Fu Shenyuan had already seen through Jiang Ranxing's thoughts.
He reached out and grabbed Jiang Ranxing's wrist without much force, but said, "Ranxing, leave it to me. Let me be the bad guy. You just need to stay behind me."
Before Jiang Ranxing could understand what was happening, Fu Shenyuan had already gripped her wrist, and with a sudden burst of strength, he slammed her against the glass wall. The next second—
Jiang Ranxing felt her breathing become obstructed, and a strong, soft pressure appeared on her lips.
Fu Shenyuan had already pinned her against the glass wall and kissed her fiercely.
Jiang Ranxing subconsciously resisted and struggled to push Fu Shenyuan away, but this time, Fu Shenyuan did not let go of her. Instead, he deepened the kiss even more forcefully, and Jiang Ranxing's consciousness was almost taken away by this conquering kiss.
After a long while, Fu Shenyuan finally released her.
Jiang Ranxing tilted his head slightly and saw Wen Qingrang standing at the door of the lounge, staring at them in a daze.
Jiang Ranxing felt flustered. She wanted to say something, but Fu Shenyuan pulled her behind him forcefully. Fu Shenyuan took a long stride, blocking Jiang Ranxing and Wen Qingrang from looking at each other.
Fu Shenyuan suddenly smiled, looked at Wen Qingrang, and his tone of voice changed, returning to his arrogant and proud demeanor.
"Wen Qingrang, I've told you many times, haven't I? She's mine. If you want to lay a finger on her, wait until your next life!"
Fu Shenyuan very domineeringly picked Jiang Ranxing up and held her in his arms. Jiang Ranxing was no match for him and could only be imprisoned in his embrace.
Wen Qingrang naturally refused to let Fu Shenyuan take Jiang Ranxing away like that. Just as she was about to come over, Tan Shen had already brought people over to stop Wen Qingrang.
"Fu Shenyuan! What do you intend to do to Ranxing!" Wen Qingrang's usual elegance and gentleness were now shattered.
Seeing Jiang Ranxing being threatened by Fu Shenyuan, Wen Qingrang could no longer sit still.
"Let go of Burning Star! You're an insolent barbarian! Do you think Burning Star will stay with you like that? You're dreaming!"
Fu Shenyuan glanced down at Jiang Ranxing, seemingly with a hidden meaning.
Jiang Ranxing seemed to understand Fu Shenyuan's meaning, and she remained silent.
Fu Shenyuan, of course, wouldn't let Wen Qingrang keep talking to him like that. He picked up Jiang Ranxing and planned to walk out of the studio.
He then said, "Jiang Ranxing is mine. I'm saying this one last time. Today I'm taking her away. You'll never have a chance to have her."
After coldly uttering those words, Fu Shenyuan forcibly carried Jiang Ranxing away.
Wen Qingrang was struggling with the several tall and burly bodyguards that Tan Shen had brought, but he was only one person and could not fight against so many well-trained professional bodyguards.
Wen Qing could only watch helplessly as Fu Shenyuan forcibly took Jiang Ranxing away.
Fu Shenyuan seemed to be very domineering and uncontrollably forcing Jiang Ranxing, but in reality, when they got to the car, Fu Shenyuan's actions softened. Especially when he saw the tears welling up in Jiang Ranxing's eyes, Fu Shenyuan admitted that he had softened.
"Can't you let him go?" Fu Shenyuan closed his eyes and said weakly, "What can he give you? I can give you what he can give you, so why can't you look at me?"
Fu Shenyuan's eyes were filled with pain.
Why is it that Jiang Ranxing no longer has any feelings for her?
Jiang Ranxing used to only look at him and only love him.
Now, he has become the one who interfered in her happiness with other men.
Even so, he was unwilling to let go of Jiang Ranxing again. Even if his current methods were somewhat despicable, so what? In all his years of fighting in the business world, he had already used every means possible. As long as it worked, he didn't mind using it on any opponent.
Now that he's facing Jiang Ranxing, he should use whatever methods are most effective.
But why does his heart ache so much when he sees Jiang Ranxing's sad face?
Jiang Ranxing's eyes regained their calm and indifferent expression, as if he had lost interest in everything in an instant.
She simply tilted her head and looked in the direction of the studio, where she seemed to be able to see Wen Qingrang. She gave a soft, bitter laugh.
“Fu Shenyuan, you are not worthy to be compared with Qing Rang. Just during the time I was in a car accident and recuperating abroad, not knowing when I would wake up, and even after I woke up, Qing Rang helped me so much. Perhaps without him, I would never have had the chance to wake up in this life.”
Jiang Ranxing said slowly, continuing, "Qing Rang has sacrificed a lot for me. Although I don't remember many details of our past, you've never been good to me, so why should I choose you?"
Fu Shenyuan felt as if a thousand sharp arrows had pierced through his heart in an instant. He couldn't describe the soreness and numbness in his heart, and the pain in his chest was hard to calm down.
Fu Shenyuan smiled, but his eyes instantly reddened, and his nose stung so much that he almost cried.
Every word Jiang Ranxing said pierced his heart, yet she was right, and he couldn't refute her at all.
Fu Shenyuan simply suppressed all his heartache. He personally drove the car, stepped on the gas, and took Jiang Ranxing away from the studio entrance, so that she could no longer see any trace of Wen Qingrang.
Perhaps, this is all he can do now.
Fu Shenyuan drove back to Qinglin Villa. The two of them didn't say anything more along the way, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.
Upon arriving at Qinglin Villa, Jiang Ranxing looked at the magnificent villa before him, but felt as if he were seeing a beautiful cage.
Fu Xingyi was jumping rope in the garden when he saw Jiang Ranxing return. He was overjoyed and immediately put down the rope to hug her, excitedly shouting, "Mommy, you're home! I missed you so much! Please don't leave me again, okay?"
Jiang Ranxing looked down at the little man without saying a word.
After getting out of the car, Fu Shenyuan put his arm around Jiang Ranxing's waist again and led her into the villa.
Fu Shenyuan muttered to himself, "From now on, I'll be with you, and with Yiyi, we'll be the happiest family of three."
"Burning Star, don't you think so?"
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