“So you're going to see him.” Zhan Mohan looked at Wei Yumeng, his expression unreadable.
Wei Yumeng still felt a little guilty. After all, it felt wrong to meet another man behind Zhan Mohan's back, which was why she had chosen to tell him her intentions.
“Mohan, I just want to thank him. Although I know I can't do much for him, I can't pretend that everything that happened before didn't happen. Otherwise, it will always weigh on my mind.”
Upon hearing Wei Yumeng's words, Zhan Mohan looked at her seriously. “You can go see him. I don’t object to that.”
Wei Yumeng nodded, also waiting for Zhan Mohan's next words with a serious expression.
“But I hope you'll take care of yourself and don't overdo it.” Zhan Mohan frowned as he spoke.
Thinking of Shen Xiangxue's plan, Wei Yumeng had to leave the hospital to meet Chai Yanyu alone at a hotel. He was still somewhat uneasy.
“Don't worry, I'll take care of my safety. I promise I'll return completely with the baby.” Wei Yumeng raised her hands above her head, making a vow.
Seeing Wei Yumeng like this, Zhan Mohan couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.
“Alright, you can go.”
Wei Yumeng pecked Zhan Mohan on the cheek before leaving the ward.
After watching Wei Yumeng leave, Zhan Mohan turned to Fang Xun, who had been silent beside him, and asked, “How is Grandpa doing?”
Fang Xun's expression immediately soured. “Old Master Zhan…”
According to Shen Xiangxue's arrangement, she would find an excuse to shake off the people who were following.
Meanwhile, Wei Yumeng needed to go to a hotel near the hospital at the appointed time. Shen Xiangxue had already booked a room there, specifically for Wei Yumeng and Chai Yanyu to have a good chat.
When Wei Yumeng arrived at the hotel, Chai Yanyu had not yet arrived, so she had no choice but to wait.
However, as time passed the agreed appointment, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but worry if something had gone wrong with Shen Xiangxue's side.
But just then, the lock on the room door clicked.
Wei Yumeng immediately tensed up and sat on the sofa.
When Chai Yanyu opened the door, he never expected Wei Yumeng to be there.
“Ah… Ah Yu.” Wei Yumeng didn't know why she was so nervous.
Chai Yanyu felt a headache coming on. He finally understood why Shen Xiangxue wanted him to come here.
She claimed she had forgotten something, but this was clearly a deliberate trap to lure him here.
“Ah Yu, can we talk?” Wei Yumeng still tried her best to take the initiative.
Chai Yanyu looked somewhat awkward, seemingly unsure whether to stay or leave.
“I won’t take up much of your time.”
Finally, Chai Yanyu relented. He walked over and sat down beside Wei Yumeng.
“You came out of the hospital alone?”
Chai Yanyu frowned. He was genuinely concerned about Wei Yumeng’s health.
Wei Yumeng smiled at him. “It’s okay. It’s very close to the hospital, and I’m not so weak that I can’t walk.”
Chai Yanyu thought for a moment, then went to pour Wei Yumeng some hot water. He rearranged the cushions on the sofa to make Wei Yumeng more comfortable.
“Alright Ah Yu, no need to fuss.”
Wei Yumeng felt that if she didn't stop him, Chai Yanyu would end up tidying the entire place.
“Actually, meeting you today was my idea. I think I need to talk to you. I have a lot to say to you.”
Chai Yanyu's movements paused. He lowered his head, his emotions hidden.
“Ah Yu, I'm very grateful for everything you've done for me before, and I’m also very touched. I'm even happy to have met you in this life,” Wei Yumeng said, stroking his head. “Actually, after I learned those things, I felt terrible because I no longer knew how I could repay you.”
Hearing this, Chai Yanyu suddenly looked up, smiling at Wei Yumeng. “How about you repay me with yourself?”
But then he gave a wry smile. “I'm just kidding.”
Looking at him, Wei Yumeng felt a pang of heartache from the bottom of her heart. But why did Chai Yanyu have to like her?
“Ah Yu, you're handsome, come from a good family, and are capable. And Xiangxue is also a good girl. I sincerely hope you two can live happily together in the future…”
“Do you really think we can be happy in the future?” Chai Yanyu looked at Wei Yumeng. “I don't love her, and she doesn’t love me either.”
Wei Yumeng lowered her head, sadness evident on her face. From the bottom of her heart, she wanted Chai Yanyu to have a happy future.
She couldn't help but grip the hem of her clothes. She had intended to express her gratitude to Chai Yanyu today, but why did she only feel increasingly distressed?
“Alright,” Chai Yanyu sighed. “It's my fault. I shouldn't have said disheartening things to you.”
As he spoke, he reached out to hold Wei Yumeng's hand for comfort, but as soon as he extended it, he retracted it.
“No, it’s my fault. It’s been my mistake from the beginning. I should have realized your feelings much earlier. If I had clarified everything with you back then, you wouldn't have sacrificed so much for me!”
At this point, Wei Yumeng had to admit her deep-seated selfishness.
When did she start relying on Chai Yanyu so much? When did she start selfishly wanting to maintain their friendship?
“I… I thought back then that as long as I didn't reveal everything, we would still be friends. I've wronged you.”
Hearing Wei Yumeng's words, Chai Yanyu didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
At least it showed that he had a place in Wei Yumeng's heart. However, the person Wei Yumeng wanted to spend her life with was never him.
“It's not your fault. In the end, aren't all these things my own choices?” Chai Yanyu looked at Wei Yumeng, his eyes filled with an inexhaustible tenderness. “If you really want to thank me, then live a happier life. That way, all my efforts won't have been in vain.”
Wei Yumeng looked at Chai Yanyu, feeling both touched and saddened. For a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Finally, she took a deep breath and said to Chai Yanyu, “Ah Yu, can I hug you?”
Chai Yanyu was slightly taken aback but then stood up and extended his arms to Wei Yumeng. “Okay.”
Wei Yumeng rushed into his arms and hugged him tightly. “Ah Yu, you must be happy…”
“Okay, I'll try…”
Chai Yanyu returned to the airport, where Shen Xiangxue was looking at him with anticipation. “How did your chat go?”
“Let’s go,” Chai Yanyu said indifferently.
Shen Xiangxue pouted in dissatisfaction. They had the chance to meet because of her, yet he was acting like this.
Just then, a passerby's phone rang nearby.
“The first to fall in love, stripped of their blade, reduced to a servant…”
Hearing the lyrics, Chai Yanyu stopped in his tracks, let out a cold sneer, and continued to walk forward.