Mu Linjing and Chen Yutong stared incredulously at the entertainment news playing on the television.
On the screen was a photograph of Zhan Mohan and Mi Qi.
The two seemed to be on good terms, chatting away, with a very subtle distance between them.
To be honest, if it weren't for this photo, Mu Linjing and Chen Yutong wouldn't have believed it at all.
Mu Linjing was immediately furious. She truly hadn't expected Zhan Mohan to do such a thing.
But even so, she knew that stabilizing Wei Yumeng's emotions was more important.
"Yumeng, don't listen to these gossip news. You know people get on TV for such things every day, but it turns out the photos were fake. I think it's the same this time."
Chen Yutong chimed in, "I also think Mohan isn't that kind of person. After all, you've been through so much together. The bond between you isn't something ordinary people can compare to."
But Wei Yumeng just sat there blankly, clearly not listening to anything they said.
Her only thought now was that Zhan Mohan didn't want her anymore.
Zhan Mohan didn't want her because of another woman.
What should she do next? Leave this home with the two children and let Zhan Mohan find happiness again?
Finally, she couldn't help but cry.
"Yumeng..." Mu Linjing looked at her with sadness.
Chen Yutong hugged her tightly, hoping it would make her feel a little better.
Mu Linjing and Chen Yutong exchanged glances. Regardless of what the news said, they still needed to figure out the cause of the matter.
Abroad...
"Are you happy?" Zhan Mohan frowned, looking at the scandalous rumors that had already spread like wildfire. His tone was terrifyingly cold.
The female celebrity named Mi Qi, however, put on an innocent act.
"I'm not sure what Mr. Zhan is referring to."
"Stop pretending. Don't think you can play tricks on me with such methods."
As Zhan Mohan spoke, he threw several photos onto the table. "You had reporters take these, didn't you? Just to stir up rumors with me?"
"I didn't," Mi Qi said, her face full of grievance. She deliberately leaned closer to Zhan Mohan. "Mr. Zhan, there's no need for me to do that."
As she spoke, she deliberately displayed her ample cleavage to Zhan Mohan, as if she believed such tactics could ensnare him.
However, Zhan Mohan shoved her away. "I hate women who play petty games in front of me the most."
Mi Qi stumbled back from the push, almost losing her balance.
"Mr. Zhan, how could you treat me like this?" Mi Qi bit her lower lip, tears welling up in her eyes. Anyone who saw her would feel pity.
"Fang Xun," Zhan Mohan said directly. "Immediately terminate all cooperation between Zhan Group and Mi Qi, and never work with her again."
Upon hearing this, Mi Qi realized the gravity of the situation. "Mr. Zhan, I... I know I was wrong. I'll never dare to do it again. Please give me another chance?"
Being blacklisted by Zhan Group was no trivial matter; it could ruin her career.
But Zhan Mohan was resolute. Moreover, even though he hadn't returned to China yet, he already knew how Wei Yumeng would feel upon seeing these news.
Therefore, he had to deal with this matter before anything else.
By evening, as usual, Zhan Mohan would have a daily call with Wei Yumeng. However, the time had long passed, and Wei Yumeng still hadn't called.
Zhan Mohan sighed. As expected, Wei Yumeng had seen the news. He needed to wrap up his affairs here as soon as possible so he could return and explain everything to her.
Just then, his phone rang.
Zhan Mohan felt a flicker of surprise. Could it be Wei Yumeng calling him?
But when he saw the name on the screen, he couldn't help but shake his head in helplessness.
"Brother, is it that time again?"
Zhan Yangyi's tone was unusually serious. "Mohan, you should know very well why I'm calling. Do you have any involvement with that actress?"
"No," Zhan Mohan replied truthfully. "She was simply seeking attention and deliberately had reporters create such news. I've already handled the matter. I'll tell you the specifics when I get back."
Zhan Yangyi breathed a sigh of relief and then said to someone else, "I told you Mohan isn't that kind of person. Don't worry."
It turned out Chen Yutong had asked him to make this call. After all, Zhan Yangyi was Zhan Mohan's elder brother, and no one was more suitable to inquire about the matter.
Chen Yutong also leaned closer to the phone. "That's great if it's true. But Yumeng isn't doing well right now. She won't listen to what we say. Mohan, you should come back quickly and clarify things."
Zhan Yangyi said helplessly, "How can work matters be resolved so quickly?"
"I know, but isn't this an emergency? Yumeng is already planning to leave home with the children."
After hanging up the phone, Zhan Mohan had no more interest in continuing his work arrangements.
He compiled a report on the progress of the current projects and explained the next steps and precautions to Fang Xun.
"Book me a flight back to China immediately. All other matters are entirely up to you."
Fang Xun understood. "Don't worry, Mr. Zhan. I'll handle this properly."
Seeing Zhan Mohan rushing to pack his luggage, Fang Xun couldn't help but shake his head. This business trip was supposed to be smooth, but such a thing had happened.
He suspected that this would become another chapter in Zhan Mohan's history of doting on his wife.
"Yumeng, don't be rash," Mu Linjing intercepted the luggage Wei Yumeng had just packed. "The matter isn't fully clarified yet, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Zhan Shiqing and Zhan Jinzhi also looked at Wei Yumeng with sadness. "Mom, can we wait a little longer? Let's wait for Dad to come back and explain everything."
But Wei Yumeng couldn't. Even if she waited for Zhan Mohan to return, if he told her the same thing, how could she bear it?
Rather than hearing Zhan Mohan say those resolute words herself, she preferred to retain her last shred of dignity and leave the family voluntarily.
"I'm sorry, I can't. I can't wait for your father to return. Be good, you both must listen to your father from now on, okay?"
At least Wei Yumeng felt that, given Zhan Mohan's status, he could take better care of the two children than she could.
Although she was reluctant, it was a necessary decision.
Zhan Jinzhi even stood in front of the door, blocking Wei Yumeng's path. "Mom, I beg you, give Dad another chance."