Chapter 117 You've Crossed the Line
Wen Qingrang returned her a faint, gentle smile.
"Let's go, I'll take you out for a walk some more."
At this moment, the shop assistant came over and handed the exquisite paper bag containing the dress to Jiang Ranxing.
"Madam, your dress has been packed. Please take care, and we look forward to welcoming you to our store again."
Jiang Ranxing accepted the card, nodded politely, and then asked, "Okay, where do I swipe my card?"
Just as Jiang Ranxing was about to take out her bank card from her bag, the shop assistant stopped her.
Jiang Ranxing froze for a moment, and then she heard the shop assistant talking.
"Madam, this gentleman has already paid the bill. There's no need to pay again. You can take it with you."
The shop assistant held out his hand towards Wen Qingrang, indicating that Wen Qingrang had paid the bill.
Jiang Ranxing was a little embarrassed, then looked at Wen Qingrang and said with some confusion, "When did you pay the bill? I didn't even notice."
Wen Qingrang put his hands behind his back, leaned down slightly to get closer to her, and showed Jiang Ranxing a gentle smile.
"You paid for it while you were trying it on."
Wen Qingrang smiled in front of her, his handsome face adorned with a warm smile, which almost made Jiang Ranxing panic for a moment.
Jiang Ranxing almost took a step back as he got closer. She said somewhat shyly, "Thank you. I'll transfer the money for the dress to you later."
This dress is a newly launched style and isn't cheap.
In fact, whether it's expensive or cheap, she doesn't want to take advantage of others.
If you take something, you'll have to give it back sooner or later, so it's better to avoid any entanglements from the start.
Just like how she and Fu Shenyuan have lived together for so many years, she has never used Fu Shenyuan's money.
Therefore, dividing assets is much simpler when getting a divorce now.
Wen Qingrang didn't say anything. He paid the bill not because he intended for Jiang Ranxing to transfer the money back, or because he wanted to owe Jiang a favor.
He simply wanted to pay for Jiang Ranxing's meal, nothing more.
However, he also understood Jiang Ranxing's personality: he was quite strong-willed, didn't like to trouble others or accept kindness, and had a strong sense of boundaries with people.
This is clearly a sign of being starved for love. Not having been properly cared for will result in such a low level of dependence.
He also intended to help Jiang Ranxing change this problem, so he planned to start by subtly infiltrating her from small things.
Wen Qingrang smiled and made a gesture, preparing to leave with Jiang Ranxing.
However, Fu Shenyuan grabbed Jiang Ranxing's arm.
The two people had just had a conversation in front of him, which clearly indicated that they had a good relationship, but Jiang Ranxing showed him this cold attitude.
He couldn't tolerate it for a moment.
He is also Jiang Ranxing's husband.
Jiang Ranxing ignored him completely, even showing contempt and disregard.
How could he tolerate other men showing her concern?
Jiang Ranxing looked coldly at Fu Shenyuan, who was gripping her arm, and was about to speak when she realized that the pressure on her arm had disappeared.
Wen Qingrang stood in front of her and forcefully removed Fu Shenyuan's arm.
Only Fu Shenyuan knew the extent of the force Wen Qingrang used beneath her gentle exterior.
In an instant, a tense, confrontational atmosphere arose between the two men.
"Wen Qingrang, what are you doing?" Fu Shenyuan said coldly.
Wen Qingrang's expression remained completely unmoved. Unlike Fu Shenyuan's somewhat angry expression, he still maintained a very gentle demeanor.
"Shen Yuan, why do you have to make things difficult for Ranxing outside? She hasn't done anything wrong."
As she said this, Wen Qingrang looked at Jiang Ranxing with a gentle yet heart-wrenching gaze.
Fu Shenyuan's gaze toward Wen Qingrang gradually turned frosty.
Why does Wen Qingrang look at his wife like that?
Fu Shenyuan said with a hint of ruthlessness, "You and she have a very good relationship, so you can interfere in our marital affairs?"
Wen Qingrang suddenly smiled: "If it were just a matter between the two of you, I, as an outsider, would not be able to interfere. But since Xue Sha is involved, as Ranxing's friend, it would be alright for me to say a word."
Wen Qingrang's words were flawless, and Fu Shenyuan couldn't refute them effectively for a moment.
But when exactly did Wen Qingrang start protecting Jiang Ranxing like this?
Why did Jiang Ranxing's attitude towards me change to this?
Seeing other people around Jiang Ranxing, especially men protecting her, Fu Shenyuan felt a very irritating sensation.
It's as if something that has always been yours has been taken away and possessed by someone else.
He harbored an unquenchable rage within him.
He doesn't like sharing his things with others, nor does he want to see others reach out for his things.
"Wen Qingrang, don't you think you've crossed the line?" Fu Shenyuan asked in a deep voice.
Wen Qingrang didn't find anything wrong with it, and then said, "I have no inappropriate relationship with Ranxing, let alone crossing any boundaries."
Wen Qingrang patted Fu Shenyuan on the shoulder and said, "Shenyuan, don't overthink things."
After saying that, Wen Qingrang didn't intend to stay any longer with Fu Shenyuan and Lin Xuesha. He turned to Jiang Ranxing and said, "Let's go. Aren't we still picking out gifts?"
"Mm," Jiang Ranxing replied, not looking at Fu Shenyuan again, and walked outside side by side with Wen Qingrang.
Lin Xuesha was somewhat resentful that Fu Shenyuan had failed to snatch the dress from Jiang Ranxing.
Doesn't this mean she's been outdone by Jiang Ranxing?
She won't agree.
Why is Jiang Ranxing so arrogant?
So she stopped them and asked, "What are you looking for? Shen Yuan and I are picking out a gift for Grandpa. What about you?"
Jiang Ranxing frowned but did not answer Lin Xuesha's question.
Of course, she shared the same goal as Fu Shenyuan.
But why would Lin Xuesha say such a thing?
Did Lin Xuesha not know that she would also be going to the old house?
Or will Lin Xuesha also go back to the old house with Fu Shenyuan?
Jiang Ranxing thought about it again and again. Actually, it would be good if Lin Xuesha could go, so that everyone could talk things out.
Her divorce from Fu Shenyuan, and Fu Shenyuan's subsequent marriage to Lin Xuesha, can be considered to have fulfilled everyone's wishes. The most important thing is that she can get a divorce smoothly.
So Jiang Ranxing didn't tell Lin Xuesha anything about buying a gift for Grandpa Fu.
She simply said, "What we buy is our business. There's no need for Miss Lin and President Fu to tell us what they buy. Let's go our separate ways and leave it at that."
Jiang Ranxing glanced at Wen Qingrang, and after a brief moment of eye contact, Wen Qingrang roughly understood what she meant.
"Let's go," Wen Qingrang said, and the two of them left the store and walked in another direction.
Fu Shenyuan turned around, his eyes narrowed, revealing an unfathomable curve.
He glanced at Lin Xuesha, who was still standing to the side, but he couldn't leave her alone, so he told the shop assistant, "Bring her the latest seasonal items in her size."
When Lin Xuesha saw that Fu Shenyuan still doted on her and spent money on her as much as ever, the anger she felt from being upset by Jiang Ranxing and Wen Qingrang earlier subsided considerably.
She walked over and hugged Fu Shenyuan's arm, resting her head against it and sweetly calling his name.
Fu Shenyuan responded to Lin Xuesha, stroking her long, black hair.
Then it seemed that his thoughts had been taken away by Jiang Ranxing's appearance just now.
He was thinking about how Jiang Ranxing had looked just now.
On the other side, Wen Qingrang and Jiang Ranxing practically scoured the entire mall. Jiang Ranxing bought a lot of things, while Wen Qingrang carried the bags, occasionally settling the bill when Jiang Ranxing wasn't looking.
In the end, Jiang Ranxing had no choice but to go in and silently observe instead of showing interest so that Wen Qing could buy it for him.
In the end, Jiang Ranxing selected a precious tonic for Grandpa Fu, which was a rare and precious Chinese herbal medicine that was very suitable for Grandpa Fu's constitution.
Jiang Ranxing also bought some gifts for Mia and everyone in the studio.
As for Wen Qingrang, Jiang Ranxing also bought him an expensive fountain pen as a thank-you gift.
Jiang Ranxing handed the paper bag containing the fountain pen to Wen Qingrang.
“I know you appreciate literature, but those things are too fancy, and I’m not an expert, so I’ll use a fountain pen instead. I hope you like it.”
When Jiang Ranxing handed the pen to Wen Qingrang, Wen Qingrang was actually very happy.
He then suggested, "If you are interested in calligraphy and painting, I can introduce you to it later."
Jiang Ranxing smiled and nodded: "Okay, maybe it can give me a lot of inspiration."
"That would be my honor." Wen Qingrang's warm smile made Jiang Ranxing feel much more at ease.
After a day of sightseeing, the two went to a restaurant that Wen Qingrang had found. After dinner, Wen Qingrang dropped Jiang Ranxing off at her apartment building.
When Jiang Ranxing went upstairs, Wen Qingrang was waiting downstairs.
Wen Qingrang maintained a phone call with Jiang Ranxing.
Wen Qingrang only drove away after confirming that Jiang Ranxing had arrived home safely.
After returning home, Jiang Ranxing arranged the things she had bought and then took out her phone to contact Zhou Yinxiu.
"Teacher Zhou, everything is ready. When are you free tomorrow? I'll pick you up by car, and we'll go to the Fu family's old house together."
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