Chapter 06 The Blind Heart at Arm's Length

In the following decades, like a dream, he demonstrated his indifference, coming and going with Chen Xin, even allowing her to move into the estate designed by his wife herself

The former merely torments oneself, while the latter is the one who torments others

Ruan Zhi: "... ..."

Oh," Lian Huan said in a matter-of-fact tone, "when it comes to news about Miss Ruan, no one is more concerned than the boss.

The enormous roar, the sudden increase in ear pressure, the airplane is descending at a speed perceptible to the human body. From a high altitude, the entire city appears as if it were a child's Lego set, yet only when one is amidst it can one truly feel its reality—this vast and endless world, no one can escape it.

Her finger had not yet left the button when Qu Yingcheng stood up behind her and interjected, "Are you going home? Could you please take this thing back for me?"

Is it possible for this kind of pain to influence each other?

She resigned herself to fate, underwent surgery at the hospital, and then filed for divorce

As they were speaking, two students walked in, saw Qu Yingcheng, and approached to greet him. One of them, a Chinese student, smiled and asked, "Professor, is this your girlfriend?"

Generally speaking, if dietary habits are similar, many daily frictions can be avoided. The man said earnestly, "There is no rush; I can wait a little longer"

In the living room, the servant brought in two cups of tea, but Fu Changchuan did not touch them, instead playing with the car keys in his hand, remaining silent as before

She was trembling all over: "Doctor, how is he?"

Yes, before returning, she made the decision to part ways with him

However, Ruan could not care about so much anymore and stumbled forward, wanting to stand in front of Jiang Xinran

She dared not think of the moment after the operating room, when the doctor would come out to announce the results; she could only hurriedly extend her hand, touching his fingertips, and said word by word: "I will wait for you to come out and explain to me"

He has felt regret, guilt, and wished to pay a sum of money to send Chen Xinyuan far away

The landlord, a peculiar young man named Qu Yingcheng, is a university professor. Ruan Zhi can be considered to be living under the same roof as him, although she resides on the second floor while he occupies the first floor. Both have their own independent bathrooms and kitchens

The design resembles that of a theater, with several oil portrait paintings hanging on the walls of the second floor, adorned with dark velvet drapes that exude an air of nobility, exuding elegance and sophistication

Fu Weihong gave a bitter smile and said, "So you already knew all along"

"Of course I will not leave," he said word by word, "I will ensure that this will is executed in its current form. Moreover, I forgot to tell you that the private equity fund investing in RY was established by my friends and me in Europe. In other words, signing a transfer agreement back then was merely a game to amuse you all."

"It's nothing." She smiled and continued walking forward

He is a person accustomed to enjoyment; even while sitting in the hospital, he brought the best coffee and desserts from Rongcheng, as if indulging in afternoon tea. At that moment, just as a piece of cake was placed in his mouth, he suddenly heard Ruan Zhi's voice from the ward, filled with surprise and panic, forgetting even to use the call button, repeatedly shouting: "Quick, call the doctor, he has awakened!"

By the way, I saw your ex-husband while browsing domestic news today. Qu Yingcheng is accustomed to speaking so frankly, using it as a necessary means of communication.

The caregivers worked together to lift Fu Changchuan onto the stretcher. His hands hung slightly outside the stretcher, yet he persisted in keeping his eyes open. Although his gaze had begun to lose focus, he still made an effort to watch her.

He is a healthy baby boy

He maintained a half-kneeling position, yet was prepared to help her, looking down at the knife that was embedded in his body, then raising his head to look at Ruan Zhi, he growled, "Hurry up!"

Fu Changchuan effortlessly seized Huang Xiaofeng by the throat with one arm, easily subduing him

If what you want to say to me is just this... Fu Changchuan held the key in his palm, "Regarding the will, I will have the lawyer discuss it with you again. I agree to this distribution."

That face is becoming increasingly familiar

Everything can be discussed, but she is his bottom line

I usually have lunch at 12:30," the man said, glancing at his watch and speaking in a hurried tone, "There's no time left.

I am afraid it may not be the case after all

Fu Weihong's eyes flashed with a hint of apology, and then a sense of relief: "Changchuan, regarding the matter we discussed in Paris, I didn't truly intend for you to transfer your mother's shares to Siming. I know you wouldn't agree, I was merely—"

He asked his teaching assistant to drive Ruan Zhi home, saying: "Tonight I need to wait for a result in the laboratory. When you leave tomorrow morning, please leave the keys on the table. The bills for water, electricity, and internet are on the table by the door; just transfer them to my account."

I knew it long ago. " Lian Huan chuckled softly and said casually

She stared at the identical shrimp fried rice she ordered, with five shrimp, one less than his.

Half a year later, returning here, nothing has changed. The development of the city may be rapid and ever-changing, but she seems to have stagnated since the day she left. ... She can even clearly remember the boarding gate beyond this glass door beside her ... ... It was there that she told Fu Changchuan: "I can no longer be with you"

Ruan Zhi's heart tightened rapidly, and she grabbed the ashtray on the coffee table and threw it. The person blocked it with his hand, causing the ashtray to shatter on the ground into pieces. He was clearly enraged and turned to confront Ruan Zhi first.

"You actually have friends!" Ruan Zhi was somewhat surprised. In her impression, a man like Qu Yingcheng was suited to being a lone wolf. Moreover, who could tolerate his eccentric temperament?

She always thought that although he did not anticipate having children, the accidental ingestion of the medication was truly just an accident; looking back now, it is indeed ironic

She sat like this, holding his hand, numb as if she were a statue

Ruan pinched his temple and walked up to him: "Are you Chinese?"

Is this considered compensation

Ruan Zhiwei wore a nice scarf, left a tip on the table, and took the documents that Qu Yingcheng had asked her to help bring back home. She pushed open the door and plunged into the wind and snow, walking with uneven steps towards the high slope behind the small town.

They will each have their own lives, and perhaps in the future, someone will accept his cold and almost unfeeling personality, or perhaps he will meet a man who loves children... However, in all the assumptions, he must live well.

He looked at her with a peculiar gaze and nodded

She fell silent, knelt down, and tried hard to recall the knowledge of hemostasis she had learned in the past, such as securing the instruments and applying pressure to stop the bleeding. However, as she looked at the increasingly darkening blood on his shirt, her hands began to tremble, and for a moment, she found herself unable to act.

She pressed the long button, and the phone began to record sound. After a while, she finally said: "It has nothing to do with me"

Fu Weihong struck Chen Xin with a slap, causing him to stagger back two steps and fall to the ground

Ruan Zhi looked at his back and had to admit that this eccentric man was indeed suitable to say such things. At the very least, he was much more agreeable than when he was arguing about the number of shrimp.

What a strange person... Ruan Zhi silently sighed to herself.

Ruan looked at the sky and said, "It's still early."

Jiang Xinran kept walking, her mouth hardly stopping: "... ... Do you know that Meng Li's Rihuo Media has been acquired? She lost a lot of money and has gone silent now"

This small town in Europe is renowned as a university city, where groups of students ride their bicycles through the wind and snow, while elderly professors walk gracefully with umbrellas and canes. On a high hill stands a medieval castle, abandoned since World War II, which has become a well-known tourist attraction. Countless visitors would usually climb up, breathless, just to glimpse the beauty of its ruins. However, in today's weather, there are hardly any people around.

She was not ready to meet him like this, her mind was in chaos, and the only thought she had was to leave this place. She took two steps back, but in her panic, she stumbled over the tables and chairs behind her

The proprietress shook her head

But why does he always act this way? Clearly it is his fault, and she has every right to be angry with him. He neither defends himself nor comforts her, yet he makes her feel heartbroken

What is the problem

Later, due to the mistakenly taken medication, she frantically sought out many doctors. Fu Changchuan also set aside his work to accompany her to various hospitals. Most of the time, he remained silent, only listening to the doctors' advice

He did not blink, persistently extending his hand

He has always been so unperturbed, calculating her remaining years.

He played it again, confirming that it was indeed a man's voice, and for a moment he was left dumbfounded: "Ruan has a boyfriend?"

By the bedside, Fu Changchuan slowly opened his eyes. Perhaps unable to adapt to the brightness, he closed them again, then reopened them, focusing on Ruan Zhi.

Fu Weihong closed his eyes and suddenly felt that his life had passed just like that. Wealth, power, love, desire, he had experienced them all, yet he left nothing behind

Three days later, Fu Changchuan was transferred out of the ICU ward

Climbing here took more than half an hour, and her heart was beating a little faster. Ruan Zhi ordered a cup of hot chocolate. She saw the hard layers of rock on the mountain peak revealed by a gust of wind that blew away the clouds, only to be covered again by new clouds in an instant. She couldn't help but wonder if, back in the day, when he was doing homework here and discussing problems with the teacher, he had also inadvertently seen the mountains after a storm like this

Oh, I just wanted to inform you of something. Ruan Zhi will be returning to the country soon

He smiled slightly and said, "The things you left for them, I fear, are not enough to sustain them indefinitely."

But he doesn't know that Ruan Zhi has a new boyfriend

I completed my studies four years earlier than my peers," Qu Yingcheng said in a plain tone

Company, money, real estate, collectibles

The office was empty, and Du Jiangnan was feeling bored when Lian Huan came in, smiling and asking, "General Manager Du, would you like to have a meal together?"

Hello, good afternoon. Someone pushed open the door of the restaurant and then sat down at the table behind Ruan, taking off the black wool coat they were wearing and brushing it off before placing it on the seat beside them

Then, she has lived here for more than three months

However, the child is not capable

He hesitated for a moment: "The academy assigned me an independent laboratory and a mentor very early on, and I have little interaction with the other students."

The only unspoken understanding is that both individuals enjoy the shrimp fried rice at this Vietnamese restaurant, often encountering each other during lunch, back to back, exchanging a few words.

Because of her unfounded conviction, he was by her side, yet did not anticipate this new life

Therefore, Fu Changchuan must be even more terrified of the separation between life and death than she is

It appears that Chen Xin has also just learned about the distribution plan of this will

The iron gate opened, and he drove in. Fu Weihong stood in the hallway, leaning on a cane, waiting for him.

The preliminary diagnosis may indicate a ruptured spleen. The specifics can only be determined after surgery. The doctor's voice was very calm, yet it carried a sense of cruelty, "The patient has a pre-existing blood disorder, and if the bleeding does not stop... the family should be mentally prepared."

At this moment, Fu Changchuan pressed the intercom at the entrance of a villa located on the outskirts of the city, having followed the address.

Du Jiangnan had his phone on speaker mode, listening to WeChat. Suddenly, he heard a male voice, and he was taken aback. He turned to Fu Changchuan and asked, "I haven't gotten to the most exciting part yet—by the way, was that a man's voice just now?"

Ruan has been living in this small town in Germany for more than three months, and roughly calculating, it has been nearly half a year since leaving Rongcheng

Everything around was quiet, and behind the door was a glass corridor. A door at the end was slightly ajar. Ruan Zhi curiously peered in and asked, "What is this place?"

His company has contributed a classic business case. He added, "You can take a look."

Their communication is limited, as they rarely meet in person. Even when they do meet, they feel as if they are from two different planets, completely unable to communicate with each other

She is aware of his vulnerabilities, which allows her to convince herself that she does not care about the inheritance, and to generously forgive him

That perverse fan of Jiang Xinran

The doctor observed the situation while contacting the hospital to inquire about the blood bank's reserve status

Recently, Fu Weihong had a fall at home and only just managed to get out of bed a couple of days ago. At the end of the month, he plans to take Chen Xin back to France, and today he must meet Fu Changchuan no matter what. As the matters concerning the company have been settled, Fu Changchuan ultimately agreed to meet.

And the left rib, the area that was just uncomfortable, began to throb sharply again

Fu Changchuan's body stiffened for a moment

The final outcome is irretrievable

Did he win

Throughout his life, he probably would never be able to develop feelings of "father" for this man. All the misfortunes, darkness, and unease stem from him. In his childhood, he even imagined that if there were a time machine, he would travel back to before his mother got married and tell her that this man was not worth her heartfelt devotion—this was merely a childish thought. He had no way to choose his parents, so throughout his life, he must pay the price for such a family.

Ruan quietly took two steps, her footsteps echoing in the hall filled with a sense of history. She stopped in front of a large bronze plaque, silently gazing at the long list of names of outstanding graduates that symbolize the honors of the academy. In a certain year, there was a record, and that name was very familiar.

She stared for a long time until Qu Yingcheng's voice interjected: "Look, I am here."

The strange person... However, quite interesting. Ruan Zhi turned around and said, "I would like to rent a house"

He seemed to have found a lifeline, saying with unfounded confidence: "Did you know that your boss's wife has run away and found a new man outside?"

When I stood up, my knee struck heavily against the table, and with a crack, it felt as if the bone had broken.

Qu Yingcheng stopped in front of a rusted iron gate

It was not until he met Chen Xin at a gathering of Chinese people that he found himself captivated. The delicate and beautiful young girl admired him wholeheartedly, and he could not restrain himself, ultimately taking that step forward.

Everything seems like a slow-motion movie

The wood has already become a boat, and he can only confess to his wife

Ruan Zhi saw him grasp the handle of the knife and, with a fierce expression, thrust it backward.

They were separated by a distance of four to five meters. She saw Jiang Xinran turn her head in confusion, and then upon seeing that man, her expression instantly changed to one of great terror

He will definitely survive

Her tears had already rolled down in a string onto the back of his hand, damp and burning

Then, weak and slowly, he reached out his hand to her

"Do not look at me like that, I do not have such a big face." Du Jiangnan shrugged, "She came back for Jiang Xinran."

It seemed that he was not entirely satisfied with this method, but he accepted it nonetheless, politely nodding his head and saying, "Thank you." Perhaps sensing her confusion, he reluctantly explained, "I am accustomed to having five shrimp with one serving of rice; this helps me control the pace of my eating."

Qu Yingcheng pushed his bicycle, dressed in a simply tailored black coat and wrapped in a deep camel-colored scarf, standing straight in the heavy snow, appearing tall yet somewhat slender

During a surgery, Fu Changchuan nearly exhausted the blood supply of the same blood type in the entire city, and almost had to source it from a neighboring city. Du Jiangnan remarked, "Fortunately, he was lucky; just a couple of days ago, students from the universities in Rongcheng organized a blood donation drive."

At this moment, in the darkness of the night, he cannot help but miss Ruan

Fu Changchuan calmly said, "I cannot do it"

Due to the time difference, it is currently evening in Rongcheng

However, in just half a year, the once spirited man, filled with a desire for control, has vanished. Now, Fu Weihong is entirely an old man, slightly hunched, with all his strength devoted to supporting that cane

Compensate him for having swindled all the money from his own family, and also compensate him for having schemed against that child

He had just stood up to leave when suddenly a sharp voice from the doorway pierced through: "Fu Weihong, is this how you treat us mother and son?"

He stubbornly said, "Don't come over."

He took a breath, confirming her presence beside him, and gradually relaxed his brow. However, when he spoke, it was still difficult, his voice hoarse and barely recognizable: "I’m sorry, I wanted to return a life to you... but I couldn’t."

Qu Yingcheng glanced at his watch, probably not having understood her joke: "I will find someone to take you down."

She wanted to scream to remind Fu Changchuan to be careful, but it happened too quickly; before the first syllable could escape her throat, she saw a faint trace of blood beginning to spread on the white shirt inside his open coat

She clearly knows that she is going mad, yet she cannot control herself, as if only by doing this can she purchase a tiny bit of pitiful peace of mind

Jiang Xinran waited and asked: "Is everything alright?"

The airport security finally arrived and worked together to drag Huang Xiaofeng out

Please change it, I haven't eaten yet

He paused for a moment, striving to speak more clearly: "The rest will be repaid slowly over the remaining years."

Jiang Xinran turned around and ran out

After getting enough sleep on the plane, Ruan Zhi had no issues and agreed.

It is early morning, and the airport is very quiet, occasionally interrupted by the sound of high heels clicking on the marble floor, while the escalator emits a low hum as it operates

Perhaps due to his inherently aloof personality since childhood, he is well aware that simply hating someone is of no use. Rather than harboring hatred, it is better to make the person he despises pay the price

The college's small auditorium. Qu Yingcheng said, "The graduation ceremony is held here every year"

He has died, leaving everything he had to himself

Lian Huan hurriedly pressed the call button, and Du Jiangnan choked on a mouthful of coffee, as the living room was in a state of chaos.

At this moment, she no longer possesses the pure and devoted gaze with which she once looked up; all that remains is a fierce countenance and the gentle treatment that time has erased

Lianhuan: "... ..."

Ruan Zhi turned around, observing his actions, and curled the corners of her lips.

Ruan forced himself to calm down and finished recounting his medical history in one breath. The doctor frowned, clearly indicating that the situation was extremely grim

"Just like yesterday, right?" The enthusiastic landlady from Vietnam warmly approached.

Fu Changchuan stood up, adjusted his clothes in front of the reflection in the window, and prepared to go out

Fu Weihong watched as she lunged at him like a madwoman, devoid of anger, only left with endless fatigue and numbness

Fu Changchuan looked disdainfully at the farce, his steps unbroken. It was not until he drove away from the place that he slowed down, suddenly recalling Chen Xin's words—"You are destined to be alone! Just like your mother! No one will be there for you even in death!"

"Chang Chuan, I have been ill for more than half a year. That matter... I truly did not expect her to act this way." Fu Weihong sighed softly, "Has Ruan Zhi returned?"

Fu Changchuan glanced over briefly. Fu Weihong relied on the movable and immovable properties developed through his father-in-law, which still remained with him. What Chen Xin and her son received were merely some cash under his personal name, as well as the real estate recently purchased in Rongcheng

At the arrival gate, there were still not many people, and Ruan Zhi immediately spotted Jiang Xinran. She was tall, and despite wearing sunglasses and a mask, she remained very conspicuous. As soon as she saw Ruan Zhi from a distance, she waved her hand, almost eager to run over and give her a big hug

Separated by a distance of one hundred thousand miles, even the most thrilling and convoluted cases ultimately sound like mere stories. She held her phone, unsure of what to say, and all Du Jiangnan could do was exclaim, "Could you have imagined that he still had this up his sleeve?"

She took a deep breath, her lungs instantly filled with the cold air of this harsh winter

Du Jiangnan happened to send a WeChat message, eagerly informing her that RY has once again experienced a significant upheaval

Ruan stood in place, staring blankly at the man who was half-kneeling on the ground, restraining the thug, and also noticed a long scratch on the back of his hand, which had already drawn blood

Outside the ambulance, Lian Huan and Du Jiangnan had also received the news. Lian Huan helped Ruan Zhi out of the car and comforted her, saying, "The best surgical doctor has already been found, and the blood supply from the blood bank is sufficient. Don't worry, Mr. Fu will pull through."

The stretcher was pushed onto the ambulance at the airport exit, the doctor placed an oxygen mask on him, and a syringe was inserted into the vein of his arm. Perhaps due to the anesthetic effect of the medication, he finally slowly closed his eyes.

The mechanism, which was not as rusty as imagined, emitted a creaking sound, and the iron door opened at a constant and gentle pace, creating a stark contrast with its dilapidated exterior. Inside stood a four-story building, with a discreet sign hanging by the door that read, "Department of Physics"

Long after, when she recalled the events of that day, she suddenly realized that the sharp pain that had struck her unexpectedly at that moment was likely a sign from heaven

Everything around has become irrelevant to Ruan Zhi

Fu Changchuan's facial features closely resemble those of his mother, and his excellence is equally inherited from her—of course, this also includes the hereditary disease that runs in the family

Jiang Xinran spoke with great enthusiasm, but was somewhat indiscreet: "In fact, it's not about the curse; it's clearly that Fu Changchuan refuses to let her go. What good does it do to cling to Fu Siming's mother's thigh? They are still struggling to get by, aren't they?"

New boyfriend? Lian Huan thought for a moment, then said, "That boss might have a headache."

Yes, I apologize

However, there is no need to be overly anxious today. Jiang Xinran has not had any major news recently, simply going to the airport to pick someone up, and even if photographed, it is nothing significant

How could this be

Two students walked away with smiles, and Qu Yingcheng suddenly asked: "Would you like to visit the academy?"

He then stood still, slightly lowering his head to look at this woman

Ruan carried a backpack and dragged a suitcase as he followed the crowd through the jet bridge

In a daze, a man stopped outside the coffee shop and waved to Ruan Zhi

She was being led by him towards the corridor bridge, his silhouette against the light, tall and indistinct, her voice also hazy: "I am sorry, I cannot forgive you"

Ruan turned back to take a glance; it was an Asian man with black hair and black eyes, somewhat thin, with a refined demeanor. He was dressed in a fitted black suit and had handsome features.

Fu Changchuan sat on the sofa, intently reading the documents, as if the words spoken by Du Jiangnan just now were nothing but background noise. However, after flipping through this page for more than a minute, he finally raised his head impatiently and said: "When are you leaving? I need to go out."

The knife is still in his body, how strange... It vaguely seems that the place where he feels pain is in the same location.

All the things he possesses will remind her of his existence when the time comes

"Of course, you may ask why not discard a shrimp," he added, "because you see, this one shrimp weighs nearly 15 grams. In a situation where the total weight of the food remains relatively stable, having one more shrimp clearly means that the weight of the rice will be reduced.

Qu Yingcheng was very calm: "No."

What he has in abundance is money

Hearing the familiar name again, Ruan Zhi felt a bit uneasy, but she did not interrupt Jiang Xinran. It was not until Jiang Xinran finished speaking with great enthusiasm that she stood at the coffee shop's front desk, looking at the menu: "What are you going to eat?"

Ruan suddenly realized that this might be the last moment in their lives when they could be together

Ruan Zhi had once been in a stalemate with him at home for a long time, and he still remembered the scar of blood on his neck. This time, he lunged at him fiercely again, holding a knife in his hand, without any hesitation.

Fu Changchuan smiled faintly, and even though Chen Xin was standing beside Fu Weihong at that moment, he was still able to get out of the car with composure. Whether they were at home or not, he did not care at all, nor was he ever afraid of so-called awkwardness

Ruan placed her luggage and backpack on a four-person seat, and habitually glanced around. This had become a habit she developed as an agent. In order to protect the artists, she had also cultivated the ability to observe her surroundings and listen attentively.

Fu Changchuan signed an agreement with a private equity fund before the year-end, whereby the fund would inject capital into RY for a period of three years. RY is required to ensure a certain rate of growth within these three years to meet the investment return expectations of the fund. Should RY fail to achieve this, the controlling party of RY must repurchase the capital invested by the fund at a predetermined price to safeguard the interests of the other party

Fu Changchuan did not wish to engage in such a quarrel, and he intended to leave by circumventing the sofa. As he brushed past, Chen Xin seized him and exclaimed, "You bastard! You are not allowed to leave!"

I will have the kitchen prepare another portion

Ruan was silent for a moment and did not respond.

He is already very familiar with this narrow path, and he gentlemanly walks on the outer side, casually responding: "Many people enjoy taking a walk here while pondering issues"

"Otherwise, should I ride your bicycle down?" Ruan Zhi found it somewhat amusing

But who would have thought that Chen Xin took the money yet concealed her pregnancy, only to appear before him a year later with the child

She sat down at ease, her peripheral vision catching sight of a man in a black hoodie, wearing a baseball cap, of medium height, who was also walking towards the café. Ruan Zhi paid it no mind, but just as she was about to turn her gaze away, she felt that the man's back looked somewhat familiar

And she distanced herself from all this turmoil, until her death, without looking at him again or speaking to him a single word.

She sat at the edge of the bed, completely still, tears rolling down her cheeks: "Is this a ploy to evoke sympathy?"

Fu Changchuan! Chen Xin's face was as terrifying as a vengeful spirit, her chest heaving violently. "What does it matter if you are wealthy and powerful! You are destined to be alone! Just like your mother! No one will be there to see you off in death!"

The train of thought was interrupted by a sudden gust of cold wind that swept in

If she were to pass by here alone, she would definitely think this was some long-abandoned residence. Unexpectedly, Qu Yingcheng took out a work card and swiped it on the sensor by the wall, causing the entire door to open automatically

Ruan Zhi's favorite coffee shop is located across from the ancient castle. With the heating on, the owner, sitting by the window, happily greeted Ruan Zhi as she walked by and pointed to the mountains behind the castle, which were obscured by the wind and snow, exclaiming: "It is truly marvelous; I have been here for over twenty years, and each time I can see new scenery"

The medical staff arrived and began to skillfully apply pressure to stop the bleeding while inquiring about the patient's medical history

Regarding such an impolite exclamation, Qu Yingcheng showed no displeasure at all. He shrugged and asked, "Why don't you go home?"

I had a little to eat on the plane. I'm not very hungry.

Her palm was cut by the glass, and the stinging pain reminded her that this was not a dream

Only Du Jiangnan dares to boldly come over and chat with Ruan Zhi in voice in front of him

In this calculation, even if Fu Siming sells RY again, he will not incur that loss. According to the supplementary agreement, if he is unable to pay this compensation, Fu Siming will need to transfer his shares. In other words, after all the hard work, without even settling in, Chen Xin and her son are thrown out, and RY ultimately ends up in the hands of that private equity fund company

It was not until this moment that she realized she had never considered that this man could also die

The cold wind howled outside the car, in such a chaotic environment, she felt that he had heard her. Because his fingertips moved slightly, hooking her little finger, and then, they were separated again.

Close at hand

The proprietress hurried over, bent down to count, and then sincerely apologized: "I am very sorry, I am very sorry." She glanced at Ruan Zhi and further explained, "Your order got mixed up with that young lady's."

He has always been a man of action

"It's quite normal. That travel reality show was preempted by 'Let's Go', and it wasn't even that great, lacking any spark, so it was pulled early." Jiang Xinran shrugged, "I guess it's just her bad luck. Several projects were canceled this year, and people in the industry are saying whether someone has put a hex on her."

He did not hesitate to refuse: "No."

He did not rush over; instead, he was held back by someone, causing a large number of tables and chairs to be overturned

The fruit knife in Huang Xiaofeng's hand clattered to the ground as he struggled desperately, but he could not withstand the strength of Fu Changchuan behind him. His face turned red from the effort, and he could only futilely shout: "Xinran! Xinran!"

As dusk approached, Ruan Zhi prepared to descend the mountain. The snow outside had grown heavier. Qu Yingcheng pondered for a moment and said, "It is somewhat dangerous for you to go down alone"

"Chang Chuan, I would like to discuss the matter of the will with you." He leaned forward and pushed a stack of documents on the coffee table towards his son, "If there are no objections, when I am gone, the distribution will be carried out according to this plan."

Looking at his son's face, Fu Weihong suddenly thought of his wife

"Then accompany me for a bite to eat." Jiang Xinran yawned without any concealment, "I rushed over to pick you up early this morning and am in urgent need of caffeine"

In the first year of results, the growth rate of RY began to slow down or even decline. According to the agreement at that time, the private equity fund decided to terminate the cooperation early. As the newly appointed general manager Fu Siming, who took over the shares of Fu Changchuan, he had to take responsibility for the agreements left by his predecessor and was forced to compensate the investment fund at a price significantly higher than the market value

Du Jiangnan had an awkward expression on his face as he chased after him, shouting: "I have sent you the flight number and time"

Fu Weihong remembers very clearly that night, in her bedroom, she listened to everything with a slight frown, her long eyelashes trembling. When she raised her head to look at him again, the love was already gone

I was only kindly informing him about the flight details of Ruan Zhi's return," Du Jiangnan said, rolling up his sleeves with a heartbroken expression

Ruan suddenly felt a deep sense of regret, as he had to rent his house and had no choice but to accept his inquiries and evaluations regarding family circumstances, and he had honestly disclosed everything to him.

The boss was very pleased to see him: "You haven't been here for a long time." He warmly offered a cup of coffee, "Back in the day, you and that friend of yours always discussed things here, you know, that spot—"

She remains remarkably calm and composed. How could she, being so intelligent, fail to notice the changes in her husband? However, out of self-respect and pride, she does not deliberately attempt to bridge the growing distance between them; instead, she focuses all her energy on caring for the children and tending to the newly purchased estate by her father

In that moment, he realized that the idea of wanting to start over would be completely unacceptable to her

Fu Changchuan pressed him to the ground and said in a deep voice to the stunned Jiang Xinran beside him: "Go see if the security guard is coming."

Each time, he would sit very close to her, yet as she looked at his profile, she felt that his expression grew increasingly indifferent

And Fu Changchuan is aware of this and will not restrain her

Jiang Xinran casually took over Ruan Zhi's box and asked, "Have you had breakfast?"

All along, it has been her habit to leave at a moment's notice, unable to let go or give up, and it is he, Fu Changchuan, who is entangled in this situation

As one grows older, perhaps one tends to enjoy reminiscing about the past

Qu Yingcheng glanced at Ruan Zhi and interrupted the boss's recollection: "Indeed."

How do you know

I know that after she did these things, I deeply regret it. Let it be, anyway, once I leave, I won't have to worry about them anymore. Fu Weihong spoke somewhat incoherently, his mood was low.

"Changchuan..." Fu Weihong looked at him, gazing at his son with a pleading expression, "Will you stay and have dinner with us?"

His mind is still quite clear, but his voice has become somewhat weak: "Do not come over."

To be honest, posting it here may not be very effective. It would be better to put it online or ask your students.

Whatever. I will go sit down first

Bang

The man named Qu Yingcheng is someone she met after arriving in this small town in Germany

Fu Changchuan did not try to retain her, providing her with a very generous alimony. However, during that period, her account often faced deficits. She worked day and night, spending almost recklessly, donating to many foundations for newborns, and whenever she saw families seeking help for their children on Weibo, she would transfer money without a second thought. During her most emotionally unstable times, whenever a temple needed repairs or a religious event was to be held, she would take note and later withdraw a substantial amount from her personal account.

There is an open-air café right by the airport exit. As she walked over, Ruan Zhi suddenly felt a slight pain under her left rib. Her steps paused for a moment as she reached down to rub it. Perhaps it was just the long flight time and an uncomfortable sitting position; the pain soon subsided.

Looking back, everything that happened at the airport feels quite hazy

The ambulance raced down the highway with its siren blaring, arriving at the hospital entrance. He was still alive, despite his vital signs being extremely critical, yet he continued to fight for his life

She bit her tongue hard, the metallic taste of blood rising up, forcing herself not to weaken and kneel down, yet she still walked over to his side

Ruan stood there, while Du Jiangnan was communicating with the paramedics not far away. She caught a glimpse of Du Jiangnan's anxious and sympathetic gaze directed at her against the wind, and the tears that were about to flow were gradually retracted.

She is indeed attractive, but she tends to be a bit calculating... Even a few missing shrimp must be accounted for meticulously

Fu Changchuan raised his gaze, and the patience evident between his brows was unmistakable

Huang Xiaofeng struggled for a moment before falling to the ground, bloodied and bruised.

The ward is an extremely spacious suite, where Du Jiangnan and Lian Huan are sitting in the living room, chatting in a relaxed mood

The man also quickened his pace and casually drew a small knife from his pocket

Fu Changchuan instinctively released Huang Xiaofeng's arm, intending to assist her, completely unaware that Huang Xiaofeng's freed hand had groped for the fruit knife.

Unfortunately, at that time, I was busy chatting with friends I hadn't seen in a long time, and I had no idea what would happen later

"... ... Good." Ruan Zhi looked at that thin yet well-defined face, feeling a mix of wanting to laugh and being somewhat moved, "Next time you come to China, remember to tell me"

He has already wronged his wife, yet he indulges his mistress in harming her son

Her talent in art and architecture is exceptionally high. However, due to health reasons, she did not attend university and intermittently audited courses in the architecture department. Even so, the restored manor ultimately left everyone in awe.

While she was silently eating, she suddenly heard that person ask the landlady again: "Has anyone inquired about renting a house?"

Although he was no longer in life-threatening danger, he had not yet awakened due to the removal of part of his spleen and excessive blood loss. Fortunately, his vital signs had stabilized, and the doctors stated that all that was needed was patience.

Ruan Zhi's gaze shifted upward, and she indeed found his name. She calculated in her heart: "Shouldn't you be graduating this year?"

As Ruan raised his head, he happened to see the rental notice posted on the wall of the restaurant

In the span of six months, he seemed like a different person, completely changing his previously lazy demeanor and starting to work tirelessly. However, he no longer mentioned the name "Ruan Zhi," as if nothing had ever happened

The surrounding air began to thin, and that heart-wrenching pain spread to the nerve endings. She knew he had come to take a quiet glance at her, she knew he had risked everything to save her, ... she knew that when he said to go away, it was out of concern for her fear ...

But... isn't this portion only five shrimp? Ruan Zhi was somewhat puzzled.

He did not respond much, and Fu Weihong said again: "Come in quickly, they are not at home"

Fu Changchuan pressed the brake, looking at the elderly man, unable to restrain his chaotic thoughts at this moment

Ruan quickened her pace, trying to leave those memories behind. This time, she did not inform anyone of her return, except for Jiang Xinran. Two years ago, Jiang Xinran participated in a film that has now completed post-production and is competing in this year's Rongcheng International Film Festival, where she has also received a nomination for Best Actress. After the previous incident, she is even more eager to win a trophy to prove her strength to everyone once again

"You just want to take this opportunity to negotiate a condition, hoping that I will take care of him in the future," Fu Changchuan spoke on his behalf, showing no sign of surprise.

Yes. Exactly the same. He emphasized this and carefully took out the utensils from his briefcase, placing them meticulously on the dining table

Huang Xiaofeng

Ruan encountered him head-on, his mind blank, instinctively darting back.

She was strolling along this pedestrian street and casually entered an Asian restaurant, ordering a portion of shrimp fried rice. Just as the owner brought it to her, before she could start eating, she suddenly heard a man in the back seat say in English: "Why does this portion have six shrimp?"

You have been studying and attending classes here; do you know the students from the subsequent few cohorts

Ruan looked at his face gradually turning pale, as more and more crimson liquid pooled on the marble. When she looked up again, her eyes also bore a faint tinge of blood. Instinctively, she grabbed the decorative vase placed on the table in the café and brought it down towards Huang Xiaofeng's head.

The man from the depths of her memory suddenly surfaced, she had forgotten his name, and had no choice but to stand up recklessly and shout at the front desk: "Xinran, be careful—"

Fu Changchuan got out of the car, and Fu Weihong walked over joyfully. Not knowing how to start the conversation, she simply said: "You have arrived?"

Why does the world exist

Recalling the joy of his newlywed days, he remembers his beautiful, pure, and intelligent wife, how he once adored her, and how he cherished their newborn son as a treasure. Yet, this man possesses a sense of self-esteem that is far more sensitive than that of an average person. At that time, he was young, handsome, and affluent, gradually establishing a foothold in the business world. However, the fact that he relied on his father-in-law to start his career made him feel that others would always point fingers at him, leading to an increasingly irritable temperament.

That was the only certainty she could possess in their ambiguous relationship. At that time, she was unsure whether he loved her, but she knew that she would definitely love that child. That minor genetic flaw was something only he cared about.

He led Ruan Zhi into a small path, and Ruan Zhi looked at the small iron sign by the roadside, guessing and pondering, and asked with some confusion: "Philosopher's Path?"