RPAGF Chapter 164 Don't wait until something bad happens to regret it
Chapter 164 Don't wait until something bad happens to regret it
However, since he has passed away, it's time to let go of all the past troubles.
Lin Qingran didn't want to recall too many things about her deceased loved ones; she just wanted to put all those sad or painful memories behind her.
She was utterly disgusted with Fu Xiuheng, had no lingering feelings for him, and was unwilling to pay him any more attention.
But out of politeness, she still replied to Lu An with a message.
Unexpectedly, Lu An called directly. The phone rang abruptly, and Lin Qingran frowned slightly as she looked at Lu An's name on the screen.
Lu An isn't really a rash person, could something have happened again?
But after much hesitation, she finally decided to answer the call.
"Hey?"
"Miss Jiang..."
Lu An seemed surprised that Lin Qingran would actually answer, and he became somewhat flustered, stammering as he spoke.
“Miss Jiang, I know I shouldn’t bother you, but there’s something I have to contact you about… Young Master Xingze has been abandoned in Yuncheng by the CEO, and now only a nanny is taking care of him.”
Lu An's voice was somewhat heavy, "I'm so sorry, I know I shouldn't have called to bother you, and I know that what the young master did before really hurt you. But... but I'm still a little worried about the young master. After all, he's still just a child. It's heartbreaking to see him abandoned in another place at such a young age."
Lin Qingran did not respond. Lu An took a deep breath, as if he was preparing himself mentally, before continuing.
“I know you may not want to have anything to do with them anymore, but I really can’t think of anyone else who can help the young master.”
After he finished speaking, both sides of the phone fell into a long silence. Lu An's heart was in his throat, wondering how Lin Qingran would react.
After a long time, long enough that Lu An thought the call had ended, Lin Qingran finally spoke slowly.
"Do you want me to visit Fu Xingze?"
Lu An was momentarily speechless at the direct question, but his silence was tantamount to acquiescence.
Lin Qingran sighed, "Lu An, I won't answer your question right now, but I want you to put yourself in their shoes. If you were born into a very unhappy family, unloved by your parents from a young age, and after you grew up and became independent, they continued to harass you, making your life miserable, what would you choose to do? Would you choose to forgive, or completely sever ties and never have any contact with them again?"
Lin Qingran's question struck Lu An like a heavy hammer, causing him to fall into deep thought.
After a long while, he finally spoke.
"If I were in that situation, I would fulfill my legal obligations, such as providing alimony. But emotionally, I would never back down. If the other party is unreasonable and continues to harass me, I would rather choose to move to another place and get away from these disturbances."
After listening, Lin Qingran asked Lu An.
"So, since they are all blood relatives, why can they be so ruthless towards their parents but not towards their children? Is it simply because the children are young? Or are there other reasons?"
Lin Qingran stared intently at the phone, as if trying to see Lu An's expression through the phone and discern his truest thoughts.
Lu An was speechless for a moment, and Lin Qingran continued to add.
“Lu An, I’m not the kind of person who looks back. Out of consideration for blood ties and the bond of blood, I could give Fu Xingze a chance. But I’ve already given him that chance before, and he didn’t cherish it. Instead, he squandered it. So I will never give him a second chance.”
Lin Qingran's tone was firm, without the slightest hesitation.
“I can afford to pay Fu Xingze’s child support; that’s the biggest concession I can make. But it’s absolutely impossible for me to take care of him again; I’ve done more than enough. Once this child comes of age, I will choose to sever all ties with him completely, and we’ll go our separate ways. In my old age, even if I’m destitute and homeless, I will absolutely not need Fu Xingze’s support.”
A heavy atmosphere permeated both ends of the phone call.
Lu An already knew in his heart that Lin Qingran would never forgive Fu Xiuheng and his son.
He sighed softly and then apologized.
"Ms. Jiang, I'm sorry to bother you."
Then he prepared to hang up the phone.
Lin Qingran called out to Lu An.
“Lu An, no matter what Fu Xiuheng and the others do, I’ve always thought of you as a good person. Back then, everyone around Fu Xiuheng, whether family, friends, or even his subordinates, looked down on me. Only you treated me as an independent person worthy of respect. After we met again, you always called me Miss Jiang, instead of calling me Fu Xiuheng’s wife like everyone else did. For that, I’m always grateful to you.”
Lu An felt unworthy of such praise and hurriedly replied,
"Ms. Jiang, you flatter me."
Lin Qingran earnestly reminded Lu An, "Lu An, I'm speaking from the heart. You are a very capable person, and you have an upright character. I'm not saying this for any other reason than that I feel you should sometimes think more about yourself and not always revolve around Fu Xiuheng. Life is long, and you may not think it's a big deal now, but don't wait until it causes a disaster to regret it later."
After saying that, Lin Qingran decisively hung up the phone.
Lu An held his phone, which was now off, and stared blankly at the screen.
He looked out the window and had a feeling that a storm was brewing.
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Fu Jingnian has successfully taken office.
To welcome Xie Wei as the new CEO, the subsidiary held a special reception.
Lin Qingran and Bo Ye personally attended the event to celebrate Fu Jingnian's success.
Celebrities and tycoons from all walks of life also attended the event, many of whom traveled from Yuncheng.
Others came from afar, from the capital, each with their own agenda, all wanting to find out more about Fu Jingnian.
Whether Fu Xiuheng can still hold onto his position as president after his return is now uncertain.
Many people are weighing the pros and cons, considering the possibility of future cooperation and competition with Fu Jingnian.
Fu Jingnian moved freely among the crowd, conversing with everyone with ease, always wearing a perfectly appropriate smile.
But amidst the clinking of glasses, he glanced casually at the entrance of the venue and suddenly saw a familiar figure by the door.
His eyes widened slightly, and his grip on the wine glass tightened unconsciously.
He rubbed his eyes and looked again, only to find that the figure had disappeared.
But this brief glimpse made Fu Jingnian feel uneasy.
He temporarily declined the toasts offered to him and hurriedly turned to find Susuke.