Abroad…
Zhan Mohan listened to Manager Wu’s words, his gaze coolly fixed on him. His imposing, stern face remained completely unmoved.
But Manager Wu believed that Zhan Mohan’s love for his wife was known throughout Pengcheng. Zhan Mohan couldn't possibly remain indifferent upon hearing this news.
Manager Wu glanced at the time. "Mr. Zhan, time is running out. What are you waiting for?"
"Do you really think I would be unprepared?" Zhan Mohan asked.
Manager Wu stared directly into Zhan Mohan’s eyes, unwilling to miss any expression, gesture, or glance. For him, this was a gamble of a lifetime.
He was certain that Zhan Mohan could not possibly know about his preparations, so Zhan Mohan’s words were likely just a bluff to scare him.
"Mr. Zhan, we are both intelligent people. You don't need to scare me this way," Manager Wu said, stepping a little closer to Zhan Mohan. "Instead of playing these psychological games, why not give me an answer quickly?"
"You think I'm trying to scare you?" Zhan Mohan let out a cold laugh, a hint of mockery in his smile. "How about we give it a try? See if your plan can succeed?"
After speaking, he calmly sat down and closed his eyes.
Zhan Mohan's attitude made Manager Wu’s heart pound. While he initially thought Zhan Mohan was bluffing, he was now unsure.
Zhan Mohan's demeanor and his cold laugh were so natural, as if he didn't take Manager Wu seriously at all.
But if that were the case, Zhan Mohan could have just left.
This could only mean Zhan Mohan was still waiting, waiting for an opportunity? Or perhaps waiting for Manager Wu to surrender.
Manager Wu knew that once both sides entered a stalemate, the side that wavered first would lose.
He steadied himself and decided to wait as well.
He wanted to see just how capable Zhan Mohan truly was.
However, as time ticked by, neither spoke. Zhan Mohan’s expression remained unchanged, while Manager Wu began to sweat.
Finally, Zhan Mohan spoke, "The time… is about right…"
Zhan Family…
Hearing the noise outside the door, Mr. Wang and Wei Yumeng froze. They hadn't expected the maid to appear at this moment.
Wei Yumeng was about to call for help when Mr. Wang noticed her intention and immediately covered her mouth.
"I warn you, you are in my hands now. If you say anything you shouldn't, I will make you regret it immediately."
His eyes glinted fiercely as he spoke.
Wei Yumeng knew this man was capable of anything, and an impulsive cry for help was indeed not a good idea. But what could she do?
"Madam? Are you still asleep?" the maid outside asked, sounding puzzled.
Wei Yumeng, having finally managed to break free from Mr. Wang's grasp, said, "I'm fine, just a little dizzy. How is everything outside?"
The maid replied, "Madam, please rest assured, everything is proceeding smoothly."
"Is everyone still present?"
When Wei Yumeng asked this, the maid paused for a moment, as if thinking of something.
"Yes, Madam. The guests attending the banquet have not left yet. If there are any changes in attendance, I will report them to you promptly."
Wei Yumeng then said, "Alright, I understand. Please continue to keep an eye out."
"Understood, Madam."
With that, the sound of the maid's footsteps receding could be heard.
Mr. Wang even pressed his ear against the door to listen carefully, ensuring the maid had truly left before heaving a sigh of relief.
"Madam, although there was this little interruption, our business should continue."
He moved closer to Wei Yumeng again. By this time, Wei Yumeng's strength was nearly depleted, leaving her unable to resist.
Wei Yumeng could feel his breath and warmth, and a wave of fear surged through her.
No matter what, she could not accept being touched by anyone other than Zhan Mohan. But what could she do now?
This time, Mr. Wang no longer played games with Wei Yumeng. He roughly tore open her top. "Madam, you are truly beautiful."
Wei Yumeng quickly used her hands to shield her chest, but her hands were pinned down by him.
"Stop struggling, just accept your fate…"
Wei Yumeng bit her lower lip. She was indeed at her limit.
The only image in her mind was Zhan Mohan's. Tears welled up in her eyes.
Was she really going to be defiled by the man in front of her today?
But just as Mr. Wang finished speaking, the room door was forcefully kicked open from the outside.
Mr. Wang didn't even have time to react before several bodyguards had him pinned to the ground.
He still found it hard to believe, not knowing how all this had happened.
Fang Xun, seeing Wei Yumeng in her disheveled state, immediately ordered the bodyguards to apprehend the man and then swiftly withdrew.
"Madam, I apologize. We are late. However, we will hand this man over to Mr. Zhan for handling. Rest assured, you will receive an explanation."
Wei Yumeng was still trembling from the shock. She had narrowly escaped a terrible fate.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She still had something she needed to confirm.
"I have something to ask you," Wei Yumeng said, adjusting her clothes. "Did Mohan ask you to stay behind?"
While speaking with the maid earlier, Wei Yumeng had specifically inquired about the guests outside. This was to subtly signal to the maid that Mr. Wang was no longer present, implying he was with her.
When she was rescued, she had initially thought the maid had called the bodyguards, but seeing Fang Xun now, she wasn't so sure.
Although Fang Xun was Zhan Mohan's assistant, he typically didn't interfere with domestic matters. But since he was here, it meant the situation was not simple.
"Yes," Fang Xun admitted. "Actually, Mr. Zhan had predicted that Manager Wu wouldn't give up so easily. Therefore, Madam became the most likely target for retaliation. This man is Wang Qi, a trusted subordinate of Manager Wu. We searched for a long time to find him. He is extremely cunning and skilled at disguise. If it weren't for the maid's report, we wouldn't have found him so quickly. I apologize for putting Madam in danger."
"It's not your fault. No one can foresee everything."
Perhaps Manager Wu himself hadn't anticipated Wang Qi's sudden interest in Wei Yumeng.
And precisely because of this, Wang Qi hadn't intended to kill Wei Yumeng at first, which gave her the opportunity to stall until she was rescued.
"How is Mohan doing?" Wei Yumeng asked, a hint of worry in her voice.
"Madam, please rest assured. I have informed Mr. Zhan of the situation here. With this resolved, Mr. Zhan can now confidently deal with Manager Wu."
Wei Yumeng finally let out a sigh of relief. "I understand."
Even though Zhan Mohan was abroad, hadn't he once again saved Wei Yumeng this time?