Zhan Mohan and Wesley had a very smooth conversation, even making Wesley realize that Zhan Mohan was indeed a formidable figure.
"I'm truly delighted to have met Mr. Zhan and Miss Wen in this manner today. Your capabilities are undoubtedly among the most impressive I've encountered in my business career," Wesley said, laughing heartily. "It would be wonderful if we could have the opportunity to visit your company."
Zhan Mohan nodded. "After the first phase of the project is completed, we will have a buffer period. I believe we would be very happy to visit your company then."
"That would be most excellent," Wesley replied, picking up the wine bottle and pouring for Zhan Mohan and Wen Xueshan.
Neither of them anticipated that Wen Xueshan would be so sensitive to alcohol. After just one or two drinks, she began to feel disoriented.
"Mr. Zhan…" Wen Xueshan reached out, seemingly trying to confirm if the person before her was indeed Zhan Mohan, but she couldn't quite manage it.
Zhan Mohan frowned upon seeing her state. Had he known this would happen, he wouldn't have let Wen Xueshan touch alcohol in the first place.
Wesley also expressed regret. "Mr. Zhan, while I would very much like to discuss our cooperation further with you today, it seems the lady's safety is paramount."
Zhan Mohan apologized. This was indeed quite impolite on his part. "I'm very sorry. If the opportunity arises, I will invite Mr. Wesley for another drink."
After bidding farewell, Wesley and his assistant left first, leaving Zhan Mohan with a slight headache.
Logically, he shouldn't and couldn't personally escort Wen Xueshan back, as it might lead to unnecessary misunderstandings. However, they were abroad, and Zhan Mohan didn't know anyone connected to Wen Xueshan. He certainly couldn't entrust her to a stranger, so Zhan Mohan had to make an exception this time.
Looking at the deeply inebriated Wen Xueshan, Zhan Mohan pondered for a long time before finally helping her up, supporting her.
Wen Xueshan, whose mind was clouded by alcohol, felt enveloped by a warmth. This warmth carried a familiar scent, one that felt both safe and endearing. She even felt an urge to possess the person emanating it. She reached out, tightly gripping the strong arm, and whispered, "Don't go…"
Zhan Mohan frowned. He disliked being touched by Wen Xueshan, even through his clothes, which sent shivers down his spine. Yet, he couldn't abandon her.
Since he didn't know where Wen Xueshan was staying, Zhan Mohan found a nearby hotel and took her inside. He remembered the suggestive glances from the hotel reception and couldn't help but furrow his brow. He certainly didn't want to go through something like this again.
Perhaps it was the rare opportunity for such close proximity with Zhan Mohan, but as he helped Wen Xueshan onto the bed and started to leave, she sobered up considerably. Zhan Mohan was already preparing to depart.
"Mr. Zhan…" Wen Xueshan struggled to maintain her clarity. "Mr. Zhan, please don't go?" She couldn't bear to lose this chance.
However, Zhan Mohan didn't respond, simply reaching for the door. But as he turned the doorknob, Wen Xueshan lunged at him. Though she lost her balance due to her intoxication and fell to the floor, she still clung tightly to Zhan Mohan's leg.
"Mr. Zhan, don't go. How can you leave me here alone?"
Zhan Mohan was startled by Wen Xueshan's action but maintained a calm tone. "I will inform the hotel staff to look after you shortly."
"No, Mr. Zhan, I don't want the staff. I want you… I always… always…" With that, Wen Xueshan held onto Ye Sihan's leg even tighter, even starting to cry. "Mr. Zhan, I've always liked you. I want to be the woman by your side. Can you give me a chance?"
Zhan Mohan hesitated for a moment, but then resolutely pulled his leg away. "I hope you understand what you are saying. I am a married man, and I will only ever love my wife. So I advise you to withdraw those thoughts."
Later, Zhan Mohan didn't know what else Wen Xueshan said; he didn't care. However, as he stepped out of the room, he saw Wei Yumeng staring at him, dumbfounded.
"Yumeng? What are you doing here?"
Wei Yumeng didn't answer his question. Instead, she tried to look past Zhan Mohan into the room.
"Mr. Zhan… I know you like me too, right? And Wei Yumeng… Wei Yumeng isn't as attractive as I am…" Wen Xueshan's voice from inside the room reached Wei Yumeng clearly. Although she hadn't seen the exact situation, weren't Wen Xueshan's words enough to explain everything?
Zhan Mohan hurried to explain to Wei Yumeng. "Yumeng, listen to me. She just drank too much while meeting with a business partner. I was just bringing her here."
However, Wei Yumeng's eyes were vacant, clearly not absorbing his words. How could Wei Yumeng possibly accept what she was seeing? She had caught Zhan Mohan and Wen Xueshan at a hotel. Zhan Mohan's explanation might have been something she would have considered before. But she had just argued with Zhan Mohan about Wen Xueshan earlier. She had planned to have a serious talk with Zhan Mohan that very morning about cooperating with Wen Xueshan, but why wouldn't heaven grant them even a chance to reconcile? The scene before her made all her efforts that day feel like a clown's act. She had worked hard at home, thinking about how to reconcile with Zhan Mohan and resolve their previous conflicts. Yet, here Zhan Mohan was, entering a hotel with Wen Xueshan.
Wei Yumeng took a deep breath and looked at Zhan Mohan with disappointment. "Mohan, I never imagined our relationship would end like this. I think we both need some time to ourselves to think about what happens next." With that, Wei Yumeng turned and ran out of the hotel.
"Yumeng!" Zhan Mohan naturally followed, calling out as he chased, wanting to offer Wei Yumeng an explanation.
"No! I don't want to listen! Stop following me. I want to be alone!" Eventually, Wei Yumeng covered her ears, wanting only for Zhan Mohan to leave her alone. Perhaps, still angry, she could accept this outcome. If she were to become the superfluous person in the family only after Zhan Mohan and Wen Xueshan's relationship had stabilized, it would be too late! But after separating from Zhan Mohan, where would she go? Perhaps this was the question she needed to consider most now.