Chapter 173 The Guidance of Fate
Grandpa Fu didn't react to what he said for a few seconds, and then glared at him angrily.
"If you really loved Jiang, why did you get divorced? It's not like I didn't give you a chance. I sent her to you to be your legal wife, but you didn't like her and insisted on being with Lin Xuesha. You even did a series of things that hurt her, which drove her away. Now you realize your feelings and regret it. What face do you have to say you love her? Do you think she will believe you or listen to you?"
Grandpa Fu was really disappointed in him.
“Shen Yuan, listen to your grandfather’s advice. Now that you’re divorced, don’t dwell on it so much. If you two could be together, you wouldn’t have ended up getting divorced, do you understand? Your fate has run its course. Just continue to be in love with Lin Xuesha as you’ve always wanted. You love Lin Xuesha who saved you, right? If you still want to get married, I can arrange another wedding for the two of you.”
Grandpa Fu patiently tried to persuade Fu Shenyuan, hoping he would stop being so stubborn.
He hadn't expected that Fu Shenyuan would be so obsessed with Jiang Ranxing even before he knew that she was his savior.
This was clearly beyond what Mr. Fu himself had expected.
In his eyes, Fu Shenyuan should be an elite leader who is invincible in the business world, and he should not have any love in his heart. He should not be like this, troubled by love.
If a wolf falls in love, its weakness will be exploited.
Grandpa Fu continued, "Child, you also need to consider your current position. You know your second uncle has always coveted the position of power. Now you've been forced to step down because of matters of the heart. Do you really want to get even more entangled in this and lose all power? Are you really willing to accept that?"
Fu Shenyuan felt a mix of emotions as he listened to Old Master Fu's words.
From the time he was kicked out of the Fu family by Fu Hongkai in his youth, to the time he was taken back to the Fu family by the old master, he was instilled with the idea that he should grow up as a business heir. This means that he cannot indulge in anything that would drag him down.
Indeed, he has always practiced this way.
Even when he married Jiang Ranxing, he didn't think marriage was anything important. Perhaps it was because men are inherently indifferent to emotions, and he had never cared about these things.
But it was only when Jiang Ranxing wanted a divorce that he slowly realized that he wasn't actually that cold-hearted, and that his heart also had warmth.
It's just that he's been suppressing his feelings, which is why he's not aware of them and doesn't feel that he cares. Only when he recognizes his true inner thoughts will the backlash be more thorough and painful.
Fu Shenyuan looked up at the old man in front of him. His grandfather loved him, but he also treated him as a heartless puppet.
Fu Shenyuan said in a low voice, "Maybe you are right, but maybe I am not what you expect. After so many things, I have realized that I care about her even more than what I have always insisted on."
After a moment of silence, Fu Shenyuan said something that almost made Old Master Fu unable to bear it.
He said, "Grandpa, perhaps I will disappoint you. If I have to choose between my career and her, then I can no longer continue as the heir. I'm sorry."
Fu Shenyuan stood up and bowed to Old Master Fu.
"I'm leaving now, I have things to do."
He still needed to search for Jiang Ranxing. He couldn't calm down until he knew whether she was safe or not.
He desperately hoped that God would give him some news about Jiang Ranxing, just as the parched and cracked earth longed for rain. With just a little rain, he could rekindle a spark of life.
Fu Shenyuan turned to leave, but heard Old Master Fu slam his hand on the table, the sound startling the servants around him.
"Fu Shenyuan! If you leave today, don't blame me for not helping you anymore. Do you think you can stand on your own in the Fu Group?!"
Old Master Fu rebuked Fu Shenyuan harshly.
Fu Shenyuan's back was turned to Old Master Fu, and he did not turn around. He simply turned his head, his eyes filled with cold indifference.
He said, "Maybe, but I don't care that much anymore."
After saying that, Fu Shenyuan left without any hesitation. He and his grandfather had developed huge differences in their thoughts, and it was really not suitable for them to spend too much time together.
When Grandpa Fu saw that he didn't turn around, he felt a wave of dizziness and almost couldn't sit up.
Seeing this, the old butler immediately came over to support Old Master Fu and said anxiously, "Quickly, quickly call a doctor!"
Immediately, someone went to the doctor's residence to call the doctor over, while the old butler helped Old Master Fu into the bedroom.
After the doctor arrived, he used various instruments to examine Grandpa Fu, and then his expression showed some worry.
The doctor said to Mr. Fu, who had calmed down a bit, "Sir, your body is not very stable right now. You can't be emotionally stimulated anymore, as this can easily aggravate your heart and brain. The dizziness is a reminder to you. You must be careful not to get angry in the future."
Grandpa Fu snorted and said with a troubled expression, "I do want some peace and quiet, but you've seen what my grandson is like now! No matter how I try to persuade him, he won't listen. Isn't he just trying to annoy me?"
The doctor had worked for the Fu family for a long time and knew a thing or two about their situation. He advised, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. You should focus on your own health and not worry too much. I believe that young master Sun knows what he's doing, so don't worry."
Grandpa Fu wouldn't listen to any more advice: "Alright, you don't need to speak up for him anymore! Let him go back and think it over himself. Now he's ignoring me because of some emotional thing. I think he's really not thinking straight."
When the old butler saw that Old Master Fu was holding his forehead in discomfort, he gave the doctor a look, signaling him to stop talking.
The doctor remained silent, gave Mr. Fu instructions regarding his health, and then left Mr. Fu's room.
One of the servants in the old house saw the doctor come out of Old Master Fu's room and casually asked him about the old man's health. After learning that the condition was not stable, he went to a corner behind the others and made a phone call.
In the top-floor president's office of the Fu Group, Fu Hongkai, who had just moved in, listened to his secretary's report.
The secretary told Fu Hongkai about the situation at the old house, and Fu Hongkai gave a wicked smile.
"It seems that Fu Shenyuan has already lost the old man's favor," Fu Hongkai said smugly.
The secretary chimed in, "It seems so. Then our opportunity has arrived. Let's take advantage of this moment and make him completely lose the old man's protection."
That was exactly what Fu Hongkai was thinking.
"Yes, perhaps my good nephew needs my 'help'. As an elder, I can't turn a blind eye to his difficulties."
Fu Hongkai smiled and said to his secretary, "Go find some good tonics, something suitable for the old man's health. We'll go back to the old house in a couple of days to visit him."
The secretary smiled and nodded.
Fu Hongkai added, "By the way, have more people follow Fu Shenyuan and see what he does. Don't give him a chance to retaliate. I'm thinking about where to send him. It's best if he doesn't come back to the Fu Group for now, so he won't get in our way."
The secretary wrote everything down and then left.
Fu Hongkai looked at the president's office, which had originally belonged to Fu Shenyuan. Now it had been completely renovated according to his preferences, and there was no trace of Fu Shenyuan's existence anymore, as if Fu Shenyuan had never existed. Fu Hongkai was immediately in a good mood and ordered people to send gifts to the many Fu Group shareholders who held small shares.
The conference room at the Fu Group Center.
Another shareholders' meeting was held. This was the first shareholders' meeting since Fu Hongkai replaced Fu Shenyuan as president. All shareholders attended the meeting on time, and everyone was waiting for the arrival of the head of the board.
Someone opened the door to the central conference room, and Fu Hongkai stepped into the room with unprecedented ease. Everyone stood up to welcome him.
"Good morning, President!" everyone greeted Fu Hongkai.
Fu Hongkai smiled warmly, completely concealing his usual sinister nature.
He waved to the shareholders and smiled kindly: "Please sit down, everyone. There's no need to be so polite."
Upon hearing this, the shareholders took their seats, and Fu Hongkai, under everyone's gaze, sat down in the head seat of the long table—the seat that represented absolute power.
After looking around at the people, Fu Hongkai's gaze fell on the seat he had been sitting in, which was now empty.
Fu Hongkai's eyes darted around a few times before he asked meaningfully, "Where's Shen Yuan? Is he... stuck in traffic?"
One of the shareholders said somewhat sourly, "President, you don't know this, but since our previous president made a mistake and was dismissed, he hasn't cared much about the group's affairs. He doesn't care about work, so how could he have the mind to hold a shareholders' meeting? To put it bluntly, he probably never really cared about the group at all, otherwise he wouldn't have caused those scandals that harmed the group's interests before..."
"Alright, stop talking about him like that," Fu Hongkai pretended to mean that he didn't want others to smear Fu Shenyuan, but in reality, he let that person say all the things that were unfavorable to Fu Shenyuan. "Maybe Shenyuan has other things to do."
"What could possibly be wrong? Is it some kind of mess with two women again? Haven't you made enough of a fool of the Fu family already?"
Fu Hongkai coughed twice, his face looking displeased after hearing these words. He said, "That's enough. We're here today to hold a shareholders' meeting to discuss group affairs, not to talk about people behind their backs."
After saying that, a hint of smugness flashed across Fu Hongkai's face before he presided over the shareholders' meeting with the attitude of a president and key figure.
Thus, a shareholders' meeting was convened in a country where the government had changed hands and the original monarch was no longer in power.
As a result, everything was carried out according to Fu Hongkai's wishes. The shareholders, who had already been won over by Fu Hongkai and were more inclined to support him, were now even more aligned with him. This led to the Fu Group now being clearly divided into three parts: one share held by Fu Hongkai and the shareholders, one share held by Fu Shenyuan himself, and the largest share originally held by the old man Fu as chairman.
The situation that he had long anticipated had now materialized, and Fu Hongkai was not surprised at all. For him now, the most important thing was how to get more shares from Old Master Fu. As long as he could get more shares than Fu Shenyuan, he could firmly hold onto his position as the person in charge, and Fu Shenyuan would no longer be able to compete with him.
Considering this, Fu Hongkai decided to start with Old Master Fu as soon as possible.
So after his secretary prepared the tonics for Mr. Fu, Fu Hongkai went to the old house in a grand manner to pay a thoughtful visit to Mr. Fu.
At this time, Grandpa Fu was receiving traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and physiotherapy under the care of a doctor, and Fu Hongkai waited for Grandpa Fu to come out in the living room on the first floor of the old house.
Half a day later, Grandpa Fu finally came downstairs, and Fu Hongkai immediately stood up and went up the stairs to help him.
"Dad, how have you been lately? I've been so busy that I only managed to find time to visit you." As soon as Fu Hongkai saw his father, he put on a very humble and filial demeanor. Surprisingly, his father only accepted this act and even showed appreciation for him.
"Now you're the only one who still cares about my health. You're nothing like Shen Yuan. After our last argument, you never came to see me again!" Old Master Fu said angrily. Although he still had high hopes for Fu Shen Yuan, he was still quite upset about Fu Shen Yuan not listening to him.
Fu Hongkai was good at understanding his father's thoughts, so he went along with it and said, "Shen Yuan certainly didn't do it on purpose. He's probably still too young and doesn't understand what he should and shouldn't do. It's not his fault."
Grandpa Fu said irritably, "If it's not his fault, then is it because I, this old man, am wrong?!"
Fu Hongkai said, "Of course that's not what I meant, Dad. Please don't misunderstand."
Fu Hongkai went along with what Old Master Fu was saying, and at this moment Old Master Fu felt that this son, whom he did not value highly, was actually more pleasing to him than Fu Shenyuan, whom he had chosen.
“If Shen Yuan had the same heart as you, I wouldn’t have to be so angry with him that I would need to undergo so many treatments. I don’t know how much trouble I would have been saved. I never saw him need to be disciplined like this before. Now, because of a relationship issue, he and I have become enemies.”
When Fu Hongkai saw the old man's attitude, he immediately understood what was going on.
So he continued, pretending to be nonchalant, saying, "Yes, if only Shen Yuan could consider your good intentions more. This child is not very obedient now. Although he was suspended from his job, it was a last resort to silence the gossip. I don't know if Shen Yuan is really angry with you and me or what. He not only doesn't care about the company's affairs, but he also doesn't attend the shareholders' meeting."
Fu Hongkai shook his head as if regretting it, and said, "I don't know what this child has been doing lately. I can't find him anywhere. Dad, do you know?"
Fu Hongkai's words clearly had the desired effect. Old Master Fu exclaimed in surprise, "What? He actually treats the group's affairs with this attitude? I think he's really a bit clueless!"
Grandpa Fu felt his blood pressure spike instantly, and he felt dizzy again. Fu Hongkai quickly came over to support him.
"Dad, you still need to take care of your health. I'll find time to give Shen Yuan a talking-to, don't worry."
Old Master Fu was really angered by Fu Shenyuan's attitude lately, and once his emotions got the better of him, he couldn't control himself.
So he said, "Since he doesn't care about the group or everything the Fu family has given him, let him learn properly and not think that he can get all this power without doing anything."
Fu Hongkai smiled inwardly. The old man's words perfectly aligned with his own thoughts. He then smoothly continued, "I believe Shen Yuan understands your good intentions. I remember the group's overseas expansion projects have made progress. They're currently lacking a leader, even though it's in the fashion and entertainment industry. This direction is very promising lately, and I think it's necessary to send a capable person to oversee things. How about..."
Fu Hongkai didn't continue speaking; he was waiting for Old Master Fu to make the final decision.
Sure enough, Grandpa Fu said, "In that case, let him go overseas to get some experience. It will save him from thinking about useless things all day long in the country, and it will also save me from getting annoyed by him."
Grandpa Fu said to Fu Hongkai, "Go talk to Shen Yuan about this. My blood pressure goes up whenever I see him. Let's talk about it later."
Fu Hongkai replied, "I'll go see Shen Yuan later and tell him about this. I'm sure he'll understand your good intentions."
Old Master Fu said nothing more and handed everything over to Fu Hongkai.
After leaving the old house, Fu Hongkai sat in his car and asked his secretary and driver, "Where is Fu Shenyuan now? Any news?"
Fu Hongkai's men had been keeping an eye on Fu Shenyuan's movements, so they naturally knew where Fu Shenyuan was.
"He's staying at a hotel. It's said he hasn't gone back to the villa or stayed anywhere else. He's been staying at the hotel for quite some time now."
Fu Hongkai nodded: "Then let's go there ourselves, see my good nephew, and tell him the good news about his overseas job. I can't wait."
Looking at Fu Hongkai's expression in the rearview mirror, the secretary could clearly see that the smile on his face was neither friendly nor kind.
The secretary overheard Fu Hongkai say, "I can't wait to see him get kicked out of the country in a sorry state. Once he's overseas, I have the ability to make sure he can never come back. A fashion company, far removed from the capital circle, even if it's a dragon, let's see what kind of trouble it can cause."
The secretary understood Fu Hongkai's meaning perfectly; he simply wanted to ensure that Fu Shenyuan could never recover and fight against him again.
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Abroad, at Jiang Ranxing's residence, she is currently handling work matters.
Mia was having a video call with her and asked, "Sis, are you really ready to start working again? I'm so looking forward to it! Manager Shen said he's connecting you with some new projects. Sis, do you want to consider it?"
Jiang Ranxing nodded immediately.
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