Chapter 157 Hesitation Arises
Fu Shenyuan's gaze shifted from Jiang Ranxing to Lin Xuesha.
He looked at Lin Xuesha for a while.
He shook his head and said nothing.
The school leaders saw Fu Shenyuan walk in from a distance, recognized him as the president of the Fu Group, and put down their social engagements to come over.
"You must be President Fu. I've heard so much about you. It's great to finally meet you in person. You are indeed a handsome and dignified man."
Fu Shenyuan still held a certain respect for highly educated individuals.
He extended his hand and shook hands with the school leaders, saying, "You're too kind. It's my honor to attend the celebration at your esteemed school."
When the school leaders saw that Fu Shenyuan was being so polite, they were secretly delighted and said, "Oh, if we had known that President Fu was coming, we would have personally handed him the invitation."
"How about we go sit in the front row and talk?"
Fu Shenyuan's gaze swept over Jiang Ranxing for a moment before he nodded.
Lin Xuesha then walked over and took Fu Shenyuan's arm, asserting her dominance to the outside world.
The school leaders could tell what was going on at a glance.
"Please come together, I'll have someone arrange seats," the school leader said.
Lin Xuesha and Fu Shenyuan walked past each other side by side through the aisle.
Everyone was watching the two of them, and they all knew what was going on.
Lin Xuesha did this simply to prove her identity to the outside world.
Anyone can see through such an obvious trick.
Jiang Ranxing was used to such scenes and was even indifferent to them.
Neither Fu Shenyuan nor Lin Xuesha evoked any strong emotions in her.
She just watched all of this with a kind of numbness.
Pei Senlang, watching from the side, didn't quite understand. He asked in a low voice, "Junior, do you know this man?"
Jiang Ranxing's eyes were complex yet indifferent, making Pei Senlang unable to decipher them.
She didn't intend to hide anything from Pei Senlang.
Those who truly care about her have the right to know these things.
So Jiang Ranxing said, "He is my husband, and we're about to get a divorce."
The fact that she could still call him "husband" was Jiang Ranxing's last line of defense.
I won't say that again.
Fu Shenyuan will only become her ex-husband.
Pei Senlang was shocked.
He never expected that Jiang Ranxing would marry him.
This man is known to the outside world as someone unapproachable, living in a world almost entirely different from theirs.
Pei Senlang couldn't figure out how Jiang Ranxing and Fu Shenyuan got married.
“I’ve never seen him mention you in the news,” Pei Senlang said slowly. “So you two were secretly married.”
Jiang Ranxing chuckled twice: "Pretty much. He doesn't want to reveal that he's married, so it's been like this all along."
Pei Senlang nodded, immediately realizing that this man was not as good as the rumors suggested.
The reason is simple: he doesn't cherish such a good woman as Jiang Ranxing, so naturally his taste is not very good.
Pei Senlang comforted Jiang Ranxing, saying, "It's better to leave him. He doesn't seem like a devoted person. He's not good enough for you, junior."
Jiang Ranxing smiled and said, "Thank you, senior."
Perhaps Pei Senlang is right; they were ultimately not a good match, which is why things have come to this.
If you make one wrong step at the beginning, you'll make a series of wrong steps in the future.
Pei Senlang rubbed his slightly damp palms together, then looked at the growing crowd around him.
He could tell that Jiang Ranxing was a little unhappy, probably because of Fu Shenyuan's arrival.
So he tried to distract Jiang Ranxing.
He said, "How about this, I'll take you to chat with the alumni, maybe there will be something that interests you."
Jiang Ranxing thought for a moment and nodded.
After chatting with his classmates for a while, accompanied by Pei Senlang, Jiang Ranxing got up to go to the restroom.
"Should I wait for you outside?" Pei Senlang asked.
"No need," Jiang Ranxing waved his hand. "I'll go by myself. You can wait for me here." Jiang Ranxing said with a smile.
"Mm." Pei Senlang smiled at her as well.
Jiang Ranxing walked to the restroom in the corner by himself.
Lin Xuesha noticed Jiang Ranxing's actions over there, and after saying something to Fu Shenyuan, she followed him.
In the restroom.
Jiang Ranxing was washing his hands when he saw Lin Xuesha's mocking face reflected in the clean mirror.
Lin Xuesha was clearly targeting her.
Jiang Ranxing snorted coldly, said nothing, and calmly took a tissue from under the mirror to slowly wipe his hands.
Her movements were slow and graceful, and she didn't care whether Lin Xuesha was looking at her or not.
Her time is precious, and there's no need to waste it on someone like Lin Xuesha.
Seeing that Jiang Ranxing seemed indifferent, Lin Xuesha walked over, stood in front of her, and blocked her way.
"Get out of the way."
Jiang Ranxing spoke, his words brief and cold.
Jiang Ranxing moved aside, and Lin Xuesha followed, deliberately preventing Jiang Ranxing from leaving.
Lin Xuesha said, "Don't rush off, I have some good news to tell you. Don't you want to hear it?"
Jiang Ranxing's attitude is really asking for a beating. What's he pretending to be so nonchalant about?
Jiang Ranxing scoffed coldly, "I'm not interested in your affairs."
The more Lin Xuesha saw Jiang Ranxing like this, the angrier she became.
Lin Xuesha deliberately said, "But I want to tell you, you know what? I went to the hospital a few days ago, and the doctor said I'm pregnant."
"She is carrying Shen Yuan's child."
Jiang Ranxing was only surprised for a moment when she heard this, and then she didn't react much.
It's not surprising that Lin Xuesha would get pregnant after being together with Fu Shenyuan for so long.
She didn't expect Fu Shenyuan to be faithful to their marriage and not sleep with Lin Xuesha.
Now we're simply using reality to verify this conclusion.
Lin Xuesha stood in front of her, saying, "Don't you want to say anything? I won't let my child be without a father. If you know what's good for you, leave the Fu family right now and don't take over their place."
Upon hearing her words, Jiang Ranxing merely gave a cold, curt smile.
Jiang Ranxing crossed his arms, completely unaffected by Lin Xuesha's words.
"Do you really think the Fu family is some kind of nice place that I want to stay indefinitely? If you like it, then stay there. I can't wait for Fu Shenyuan to sign the papers."
Jiang Ranxing's expression didn't seem like he was joking.
Lin Xuesha looked at her with some suspicion and asked, "What about your child? Do you want this child to lose its father?"
Lin Xuesha did not hide the fact that she already knew about Jiang Ranxing's pregnancy.
It was something everyone already knew, so there was no need to pretend or hide anything when it was just the two of them.
Jiang Ranxing understood and glanced at Lin Xuesha's stomach.
She said, "What does this have to do with you, Miss Lin?"
She did not answer Lin Xuesha.
No matter what, this child cannot be kept.
She didn't need to let anyone know.
There's no need for Lin Xuesha and Fu Shenyuan anymore.
But Lin Xuesha took these words to mean that Jiang Ranxing definitely wanted to keep the child.
Jiang Ranxing was indeed pregnant, but she was only faking it.
If Jiang Ranxing gives birth to the child, wouldn't that make Fu Shenyuan's wavering heart lean even more firmly towards Jiang Ranxing?
This is absolutely unacceptable; she will not allow such a thing to happen.
Lin Xuesha continued, "Actually, you care a lot, don't you, Jiang Ranxing? Shen Yuan loves me, he has always loved me. He has never cared about you. Whether you are pregnant or not, Shen Yuan will not care."
Jiang Ranxing smiled and thought to himself, "That's great!"
"It's best if he doesn't care. I never wanted him to care anyway," Jiang Ranxing said coldly.
Jiang Ranxing walked past Lin Xuesha, who turned back and glared fiercely at his retreating figure, harboring many wicked thoughts.
Jiang Ranxing doesn't deserve to live a carefree and comfortable life.
She had to watch Jiang Ranxing fall into the mud with her own eyes.
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Inside the auditorium, the school anniversary celebrations began.
The president and leaders of H University, as well as honorary alumni and friendly partner companies from all walks of life, took the stage to deliver speeches to celebrate the glorious moment of H University's 100th anniversary.
Lin Xuesha was invited to the stage, where she spoke a lot of polite official jargon according to the template, which earned her some applause from the audience.
When it was the competitors' turn, the host called on Ling Su Lai to come up on stage, which meant that Jiang Ranxing was asked to speak.
Jiang Ranxing was not surprised, and she had been prepared for it.
As a large company, Lingsu must set an example, so Jiang Ranxing stepped onto the steps leading to the main stage.
Jiang Ranxing slightly bent the microphone towards himself.
"Dear H University, I am Jiang Ranxing, a representative of Lingsu Group and a design student of the class of XX."
"It is a great honor to participate in H University's centennial celebration. Thank you for your companionship, which has left a deep and colorful mark on my youth..."
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Jiang Ranxing then delivered a speech expressing his gratitude and praise.
Finally, happy 100th birthday to H University! May your future be bright!
After Jiang Ranxing finished speaking, he bowed deeply.
At this point, some leaders in the audience recognized Jiang Ranxing.
"Isn't this the design talent that was once a rare find at our school? It turns out he's already joined Lingsu."
The school leaders nodded repeatedly.
"I heard that CEO Ji of Lingsu thinks highly of her. It seems that her talent has not diminished and she will become a design genius in the future."
Everyone had high hopes for Jiang Ranxing, and the applause from the audience was continuous and resounding.
Jiang Ranxing stood on the brightly lit stage, looking at the people below, his eyes sparkling.
She enjoys the moment of standing on the stage, not for the empty fame, but for the joy of being seen.
Pei Senlang stood on the side of the stage, watching Jiang Ranxing shine on stage, and his joy grew even greater.
What attracted him most about Jiang Ranxing was her undeniable charm and charisma.
If someone is a bottle of strong liquor, then Jiang Ranxing is like a cup of fine tea—light and not strong, but with a lingering aftertaste.
He liked her just the way she was.
Meanwhile, Fu Shenyuan, sitting in the audience, kept his eyes fixed on Jiang Ranxing, and didn't even glance at Lin Xuesha anymore.
Lin Xuesha saw everything Fu Shenyuan did.
She was furious.
Why is it that everyone praises and admires Jiang Ranxing, while she can't compare to him?
She is no worse than her, and is even better than her!
Lin Xuesha nudged Fu Shenyuan's arm and whispered, "Shenyuan, my stomach feels a little uncomfortable. Can you take me to the hospital?"
Lin Xuesha covered her lower abdomen with her hand.
Lin Xuesha knew that Fu Shenyuan would definitely be very concerned about her health now.
Fu Shenyuan was worried that something might really happen to Lin Xuesha, so he helped her up and walked outside, leaving Tan Shen to handle the aftermath.
Jiang Ranxing was still standing on the stage when she saw Fu Shenyuan and Lin Xuesha leaving together. She gave a mocking laugh.
Her thought at that moment was that she really didn't want to run into those two people again; they really ruined her mood.
After stepping off the stage, she and Pei Senlang returned to their seats and watched the rest of the celebration together.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuesha and Fu Shenyuan were on their way to the hospital. Lin Xuesha secretly sent a message to Dean Zhao, asking him to make arrangements in advance.
When she returned to the private hospital from last time, Lin Xuesha went to see the same obstetrician and gynecologist again for a "check-up".
After the results came out, the obstetrician said to Fu Shenyuan,
"Sir, your wife is a little weak, it seems to be due to a previous injury that left her with a chronic condition. Pregnancy will put a strain on her body. As a husband, you must make sure your wife is in a good mood, as this will be very beneficial for both the mother and the baby."
"If possible, you should try to make your wife feel better and do more things that will make her happy."
Fu Shenyuan asked with some concern, "Is there anything seriously wrong with her health?"
The doctor nodded: "Yes, if you are in a bad mood or too weak, there could be very serious consequences."
Fu Shenyuan felt a little heavy-hearted.
After the doctor finished speaking, Fu Shenyuan took Lin Xuesha and left, sitting down in the rest area.
Fu Shenyuan still felt guilty.
If it weren't for saving him, Lin Xuesha's body wouldn't be so weak.
It's all his fault.
"Xue Sha, I'm sorry, it's my fault." Fu Shenyuan held Lin Xue Sha's hand. "I should have noticed your discomfort sooner."
Lin Xuesha shook her head very understandingly.
Lin Xuesha said, "It's okay, Shen Yuan. You've probably just been too busy lately, so you're a little tired. I can understand."
Lin Xuesha touched her lower abdomen and said, "I believe the baby will understand Daddy just like I do, right?"
Looking at her gentle expression, Fu Shenyuan felt a pang of sadness.
Lin Xuesha could tell that he was softening; as long as the past was mentioned, Fu Shenyuan would definitely soften.
Lin Xuesha also felt it was time; she had to give Fu Shenyuan a push.
She said, "Shen Yuan, I've always had a wish that we could have our wedding in a cathedral abroad, with family and friends to celebrate with us. Lately, I've been dreaming about our wedding a lot. Maybe the baby is also looking forward to Mom and Dad getting married."
Lin Xuesha grabbed Fu Shenyuan's hand, rubbed it a couple of times, and said, "Shenyuan, can you give me a chance to dream? I would be very happy if you did."
Fu Shenyuan did not answer immediately, but hesitated.
Lin Xuesha observed his expression. Why was Fu Shenyuan hesitant? Was it still because of Jiang Ranxing?
Lin Xuesha's eyes immediately filled with tears.
She feigned weakness and leaned into Fu Shenyuan's arms.
"Brother Xiaochuan, do you know that I've dreamed of marrying you since I was little? I know I was confused and went down the wrong path for a while, but luckily I still had the chance to come back to you, and you're still by my side. Now that we have our own baby, I really want to fulfill my childhood dream. Can you give me a wedding?"
With Lin Xuesha saying this, Fu Shenyuan seemed to have no reason to refuse.
But he couldn't help but think of Jiang Ranxing.
Neither he nor Jiang Ranxing had a wedding.
He did not attend the wedding six years ago.
Fu Shenyuan did not immediately agree to Lin Xuesha's request. Instead, he said, "Xuesha, let's talk about this later. I'll take you back to rest first."
Fu Shenyuan didn't know what was wrong with him. Logically speaking, he should have agreed to any of Lin Xuesha's requests.
But now, his mind seems to be gradually being occupied by Jiang Ranxing's matter.
His feelings for Lin Xuesha had begun to waver.
Lin Xuesha bit her lip reluctantly, but she couldn't press the matter any further.
"Alright, Shen Yuan, I'll wait for your answer. Let's go home first," Lin Xuesha said softly.
“Hmm,” Fu Shenyuan said.
Fu Shenyuan escorted Lin Xuesha back to the Green Mountain Villa.
Zhou Yanche and Fu Xingyi have both gone to kindergarten, and the villa seems rather empty except for the servants.
In the past, when he came home, he would always see Jiang Ranxing busy everywhere.
Whenever he came home, Jiang Ranxing would give him a gentle smile.
He hasn't seen that kind of smile in a long time; those smiles only exist in his memories now.
Lin Xuesha is now pregnant, and his grandfather is pressuring him to get a divorce as soon as possible. Every single thing is something he doesn't want to deal with.
He wanted to escape all of this for a while.
He called Tan Shen and asked him to come pick him up.
After getting into the car, Tan Shen asked, "Mr. Fu, where would you like to go?"
Fu Shenyuan didn't know where he was going for a moment.
The company? He didn't want to go there today, to sit on that throne above everyone else.
It seems there's nowhere else that belongs to him.
Fu Shenyuan's eyes darkened, and after a long while, he finally spoke.
"Let's go to the beach."
He immediately thought of this place.
Whenever he was tired or weary, he would go there to find inner peace.
Tan Shen knew where Fu Shenyuan was referring to by the seaside. It was the country villa where President Fu used to live when he was a child, which was also the old address of his wife's family home.
No one knew the pain in President Fu's heart. He could only catch a glimpse of the sadness belonging to this powerful man when he was sending Fu Shenyuan there.
Tan Shen nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Fu, the journey is quite long. You can rest for a while first."
After Tan Shen adjusted the seat, he raised the partition in the back row.
The car interior was spacious enough for Fu Shenyuan to take a short nap for a few hours.
Luxury cars sped past on the highway, and the interiors were so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Fu Shenyuan seemed to be really tired, and he fell asleep leaning back in his chair.
The closer Fu Shenyuan got to the seaside, the more his heart seemed to be shaken.
A few hours later, Tan Shen parked his car on the road by the sea.
"Mr. Fu, we've arrived." Tan Shen opened the car door for Fu Shenyuan and said, "I'll arrange your previous accommodation again."
Fu Shenyuan has a fixed residence here, which is a simple sea-view room.
Fu Shenyuan nodded and walked towards the sea.
He looked around at the scenery; it was quite different from what it had been more than a decade ago.
The reason is that he funded the renovation of this place and privately contracted this small section of the coastline, while the other side was used for tourism development, which has added a lot of popularity to this place.
Fu Shenyuan stood by the roadside without moving. He saw someone trespass into this private sea area.
Since this place came into Fu Shenyuan's possession, he has not allowed anyone else to approach it.
Getting too close would be like destroying his only remaining memories.
His memories of his first encounter with the little girl.
He didn't know what was wrong with him today, but when he was with Lin Xuesha, he didn't feel the same healing sensation he used to have.
It seems that kind of healing feeling only belongs to that little girl with the innocent smile from back then.
He didn't understand why.
Is it because they've all grown up and matured that they've lost that flutter of excitement...?
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