Chapter 190 Open Cards
Jiang Ranxing looked at Wen Qingrang with her beautiful, sparkling eyes, waiting for him to give her an answer.
Wen Qing's body stiffened for a moment, but then he smiled again. He hid it well and didn't let Jiang Ranxing see anything.
"No, did Fu Shenyuan say anything to you?" Wen Qingrang tried her best to keep her tone calm so as not to reveal anything that might arouse Jiang Ranxing's suspicion.
Jiang Ranxing still didn't understand, but he didn't question it further.
“He said that we got married because of our feelings for each other, and that I used to like him. I don’t understand any of what he was saying.”
Jiang Ranxing rested his chin on the sofa and looked at Wen Qingrang. He was indeed full of doubts, but that was all. He had no other thoughts.
After seeing her appearance, Wen Qingrang felt somewhat surprised and uneasy.
He also anticipated that if Fu Shenyuan met her, he would say something, and naturally, he would bring up the matter of Jiang Ranxing's memories.
However, it seems that Fu Shenyuan hasn't said much yet, and Jiang Ranxing hasn't really seriously doubted it.
After all, for someone who has never doubted their own memories, she wouldn't think the problem originated from her side.
If that's the case, the problem is actually quite easy to solve.
It didn't provoke Jiang Ranxing; it was just the first sign, so it wasn't too irreversible. He still had a way.
Wen Qingrang made a decision in her heart and continued to speak to Jiang Ranxing in a very relaxed tone: "Maybe he said that on purpose, hoping to make you turn back."
Jiang Ranxing pursed her lips and said, "I really don't understand him. Putting aside the fact that we're already together and I can't possibly consider him anymore, just think about our past relationship. If we had feelings for each other, would we have broken up or gotten divorced? I really don't understand what he's doing now."
Seeing that Jiang Ranxing was genuinely puzzled, Wen Qingrang felt somewhat relieved and continued her words: "For him, it might be the feeling of loss caused by suddenly losing something he has always had. You don't need to care about him so much; it's more important for you to be happy."
Jiang Ranxing nodded, agreeing with Wen Qingrang's words.
"I also feel that nothing is more important than the happiness of this moment, especially after the car accident, I understand this even more."
Jiang Ranxing lay on the back of the sofa, lost in thought, his mind wandering to the events that had transpired over the past few months.
"Actually, since I woke up, it's not that I haven't thought about anything. The physical pain from the car accident is real, and on the other hand, my mind has also been impacted. I've also figured out a lot of things and am no longer so attached to things that are meaningless."
Jiang Ranxing tilted her head and looked at Wen Qingrang. She thought that only the warmth that truly existed around her was something she should hold onto, just like Wen Qingrang, a person who could truly bring her warmth.
As Wen Qingrang sprinkled noodles into the pot, he listened to Jiang Ranxing's words and felt much more comforted.
"Burning Star, after hearing you say that, I really feel like you've recovered."
She has gradually recovered, both physically and mentally.
Wen Qingrang was often worried about Jiang Ranxing's condition. Whenever Jiang Ranxing felt unwell, he would always go to the doctor to ask about it.
The doctor was happy to answer, but many times it was actually a very normal situation, which made Wen Qingrang worry, so the doctor couldn't help but reassure him.
“Mr. Wen, Ms. Jiang’s physical condition is fine, but you should still pay attention to your own state. I suspect you are worrying too much, which may cause pathological anxiety. You should relax a bit.”
Wen Qingrang simply smiled helplessly at the time.
He couldn't help but worry, because he cared so much about her, so he was always afraid of accidents, afraid of losing her, afraid of anything or anyone that might bring bad consequences and affect her.
But he couldn't tell Jiang Ranxing these things; he didn't want to put too much pressure on her.
Wen Qingrang looked at Jiang Ranxing lying on the sofa, and saw that she had fallen asleep while they were talking. He smiled.
Seeing her so relaxed and at ease by his side is already a wonderful thing in the world.
Wen Qing slowed down his movements, trying to keep the noise down so as not to disturb Jiang Ranxing's rest, while he continued to cook noodles and make other dishes in the kitchen.
When Jiang Ranxing woke up, Wen Qingrang had just finished preparing dinner. He woke her up and the two of them had dinner together. Jiang Ranxing still felt a headache and discomfort, so she went back to her room to rest early.
After seeing that Jiang Ranxing's bedroom door upstairs was closed, Wen Qingrang took her phone and walked out of the beautiful detached villa into the small garden under the night sky.
He took out his phone and first called the doctor, telling him that Jiang Ranxing had a headache that day.
The doctor said on the phone, "From what I've heard, she was stimulated by certain words or people. I suggest that you try to keep her away from the source of the stimulation as much as possible to avoid any negative impact on her brain."
Wen Qingrang made a note of it, and after chatting for a while, she made a phone call to the doctor.
Wen Qingrang stood in the hazy moonlight for a long time, wanting to turn back, but then stopped. He took out his phone and made a call.
The phone rang for a long time before it was finally answered.
Wen Qingrang's gaze became deep and enigmatic as he looked ahead into the darkness. He silently opened his mouth and said, "Fu Shenyuan, let's talk."
Fu Shenyuan responded quickly: "You decide on the address."
Wen Qingrang didn't say anything and hung up the phone decisively. Then Fu Shenyuan's phone received a location message.
Fu Shenyuan was still in his hotel room, grabbing his coat as he was about to leave. Tan Shen, who was organizing documents in the living room, saw Fu Shenyuan and asked, "Mr. Fu, are you leaving? Shall I see you off?"
“No need,” Fu Shenyuan shook his head. “You stay and take care of Xue Sha. Contact me if there are any problems.”
Tan Shen nodded and sat back down on the sofa to look through the documents that Fu Shenyuan needed.
Fu Shenyuan left his room, and when he passed by Lin Xuesha's room next door, he stopped and looked at it for a while before leaving.
After Lin Xuesha was brought back because she was feeling unwell, he naturally called a doctor to take a look. The doctor said there was nothing seriously wrong, so he asked the doctor and others to take good care of her. There was nothing else he could do.
He also has other important matters to attend to right now.
Fu Shenyuan drove himself to the place Wen Qingrang had arranged. It was a seaside spot, and the lights illuminated the night, so it wasn't too dark.
Fu Shenyuan parked the car nearby and walked to the beach. He saw Wen Qingrang waiting there in a trench coat. Fu Shenyuan's eyes darkened before he walked over.
The two closed the distance between them, having not seen each other for a long time, and finally faced each other with some peace.
But they both knew that no matter how peaceful they were, it was all an illusion, and there was no way that peace could ever exist between them again.
Fu Shenyuan looked at the boundless black sea in the night, and he always felt a sense of resistance and instinctive fear towards such a scene, all of which stemmed from the ordeal he suffered in his childhood.
"What do you want to talk about? Speak up," Fu Shenyuan said in a deep voice.
Wen Qingrang turned around and said in a cold voice, "Leave Ranxing and don't bother her again."
Fu Shenyuan chuckled, but his lips quickly fell into a smile: "Impossible, she's mine, you're the one who should leave her."
Wen Qingrang didn't want to get angry with Fu Shenyuan; there was no need for it.
Wen Qingrang turned to look at the sea and said, "Do you know what happened here?"
Fu Shenyuan did not understand what he meant.
Wen Qingrang seemed lost in some kind of memory, and continued, "Ranxing and I came to this place. Everything was beautiful that day. The scenery was beautiful, the sea was beautiful, the fireworks and music were beautiful. Do you know what happened in such a beautiful scene?"
Wen Qingrang spoke in a gentle tone, but Fu Shenyuan's heart skipped a beat. His intuition told him that he didn't want to hear what Wen Qingrang was about to say.
Wen Qingrang looked at Fu Shenyuan and said, seemingly as a warning, "I confessed to Ranxing, and she agreed to be with me. Now, we are boyfriend and girlfriend, so you shouldn't bother us anymore."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shenyuan's eyes immediately reddened, and he clenched his fists tightly, looking at Wen Qingrang in disbelief.
Fu Shenyuan spoke in a hoarse voice, "Do you even know she's my wife! How dare you lay a hand on Wen Qingrang!"
Wen Qingrang replied, "Fu Shenyuan, have you forgotten that you are already divorced? She has nothing to do with you anymore."
"We haven't even gotten that marriage certificate yet, but she'll always be my wife! You're the one who should remember that!"
Fu Shenyuan's fists were clenched so tightly that they were cracking; he was truly trying his best to endure it.
He had to endure everything he didn't want to face, including everyone telling him that he and Jiang Ranxing were divorced and had nothing to do with each other anymore.
In his mind, they could never be considered truly separated until they took the final step.
If we don't acknowledge the separation, there will always be a chance for us to reunite and get back together.
Fu Shenyuan stubbornly thought this way, trying to keep himself going and not be defeated by the repeated cold rejections.
Jiang Ranxing could never leave him; he wouldn't believe it.
Wen Qingrang naturally saw through Fu Shenyuan's thoughts and said, "Can you face reality? What you insist on is just a joke. Ranxing has that signed divorce agreement. Even if you go to court a few more times, your fate will not change."
Wen Qing frowned, somewhat displeased: "Why can't you let Ranxing go? She has already wasted too much time on you and suffered too many injuries. Why won't you let her go? Why are you like this!"
Wen Qingrang felt disgusted by all of Fu Shenyuan's actions.
Fu Shenyuan said quietly, "Don't you understand? That's why I'm trying to win her back, just because you want to be with her."
Wen Qingrang chuckled, and the laughter sounded like endless sarcasm to Fu Shenyuan.
Wen Qingrang said, "You dare to say you like her? You dare to mention love to her? Don't you really remember who caused her to be in this situation? Do you know how dangerous Ranxing's condition was back then? The doctor even gave me a critical condition notice. Do you know how many times she was in the emergency room? How dare you bother her after she finally woke up and recovered? Do you think you haven't hurt her badly enough? Do you want to force her to her death before you're satisfied?!"
Although Wen Qingrang's questions were not particularly intense, each one struck Fu Shenyuan like a thunderbolt.
He couldn't refute the harm he had caused Jiang Ranxing in the past; he couldn't refute a single word of it.
He deliberately avoided thinking about the past, about how he once had the opportunity to live a good life with Jiang Ranxing.
He himself destroyed this opportunity; he pushed away the person he loved most, and no matter how hard he tried, it would be difficult to get them back.
He had no one to blame or resent; he could only take all the blame upon himself.
In countless late nights, he couldn't forgive himself for what he had done. Sometimes he wondered if he could experience all that pain himself and then return Jiang Ranxing to him.
Unfortunately, it seemed that fate would not listen to him this time, and Jiang Ranxing did not give him any response.
Wen Qingrang had no intention of letting him off so easily, and continued, "You think you've suddenly come to your senses and fallen in love with Ranxing now, but you weren't like this before. As your former friend, I saw what you were like before."
Wen Qingrang's eyes were clear and bright, and Fu Shenyuan didn't dare to meet his gaze for a moment.
Wen Qingrang continued, "I believe you haven't forgotten how you treated Ranxing for Lin Xuesha's sake. You shouldn't be saying you regret it or trying to hold on. You should marry Lin Xuesha and give Ranxing a peaceful life instead of letting her wallow in hell. If you can do that, I can respect you as a man who can let go."
Wen Qingrang had been keeping these words in his heart for a long time, and finally he had the opportunity to say them.
His feelings for Fu Shenyuan went beyond mere hatred.
He also felt jealous of Fu Shenyuan, which originally stemmed from the relationship between the two families, but later it all shifted to Jiang Ranxing.
He witnessed firsthand how Jiang Ranxing was willing to burn herself out, sacrificing herself until only a tiny candle flame remained, to dedicate her love to Fu Shenyuan. Such love was truly moving.
When he also experienced love, he became even more jealous of Fu Shenyuan for receiving unconditional love from Jiang Ranxing.
Ironically, those who obtain love most easily are the least likely to cherish it. Instead, they smash that crystal-clear love to the ground, shattering hearts into pieces before they are satisfied.
Now, it is Fu Shenyuan who realizes he shouldn't have ruined people's hearts and comes back to try and win them back.
But why should we?
Wen Qingrang felt somewhat resentful. As the only one who knew the details of the affair, he couldn't reveal anything to Jiang Ranxing or tell anyone else. It wasn't until he faced the culprit that he gradually couldn't suppress his anger.
Fu Shenyuan's eyes and heart were filled with pain. He looked at Wen Qingrang and said, "I will not let go. I will never let go of her. I made a mistake once, but I will not make the same mistake twice."
Wen Qingrang understood that he couldn't reason with Fu Shenyuan; this man was always like this when he was fixated on something.
“When Ranxing was by your side before, you were determined to find Lin Xuesha. Now that the situation has reversed and Lin Xuesha has returned, and you can be together, Ranxing has also withdrawn, but you still refuse to let go. Fu Shenyuan, how can I believe that you won’t hurt Ranxing again? You don’t deserve Ranxing’s love.”
Wen Qingrang's every word chilled Fu Shenyuan's heart even further, mercilessly wounding him.
Fu Shenyuan felt angrily wanting to hit someone, but he managed to hold back.
Jiang Ranxing was still with Wen Qingrang, and he couldn't push her away completely again; he couldn't lose her again.
“You are not me, so don’t judge me. How I treat her is my business,” Fu Shenyuan said coldly. “I will not let her get hurt again, absolutely not.”
Wen Qingrang knew that she couldn't reason with him anymore, so she turned completely cold.
"Fu Shenyuan, since you're still so stubborn, I can only tell you one thing: you want to protect Ranxing, right?"
Fu Shenyuan looked at Wen Qingrang with a puzzled expression. His premonition resurfaced. He had also sensed something was wrong when he saw Jiang Ranxing, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why. He only knew that Jiang Ranxing was definitely different from before.
Wen Qingrang continued, "If you don't want her to get hurt, you have to leave her."
"What do you mean?" Fu Shenyuan felt a bad premonition. "You want me to leave so you can take advantage of the situation and steal my person, is that it!"
Wen Qingrang just smiled: "It's all because of you. Don't smear others. Ranxing was in a coma for a long time after the car accident. The doctor told me at the time that she might not wake up. Do you know how much I hated you then? If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have been harmed to this extent by you."
"Later, Ranxing was in a coma for a month. I didn't want to think about you anymore. Every day I tried every possible way to wake her up. Ha, maybe heaven really heard my plea. She finally woke up. But the person she woke up was no longer the same person she used to be."
Fu Shenyuan felt a very bad premonition: "What do you mean by that?"
Wen Qingrang slowly said, "She has amnesia, no, to be precise, she has forgotten the part about you."
As Wen Qingrang spoke these words, he noticed the change in Fu Shenyuan's expression and felt grateful that he had been the one to stay by Jiang Ranxing's side at that time.
If Fu Shenyuan were here, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He didn't know how much more pain Jiang Ranxing could endure, but thankfully, all the rainy days were finally coming to an end, and Jiang Ranxing would no longer be soaked by the heavy rain.
"Do you know how the doctor finally determined it? The doctor said that the memory part of Ranxing's brain has deliberately forgotten all the unpleasant experiences in her life, all the people who made her unhappy. Her body has begun to save and protect itself, and she is no longer trapped in the pain of the past," he continued.
Wen Qingrang pointed at Fu Shenyuan and said, "And you are the one whose memories she has forgotten the most. Now, do you understand?"
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