As the atmosphere between the two was just starting to improve, footsteps echoed from outside the ward.
Chai Yanyu immediately distanced himself from Wei Yumeng, stood up, and moved to the other side of the bed.
When the ward door opened, Grand Elder Zhan, still in his hospital gown, had arrived.
"Yumeng, how are you feeling?" Grand Elder Zhan asked Wei Yumeng, as if he hadn't seen Chai Yanyu.
"Grandpa, why are you here?" Wei Yumeng felt a little apologetic.
Although she knew the hospital she was in was the same one as Grand Elder Zhan, she didn't want to disturb him so late, so she had specifically told Zhan Yangyi that she would inform Grand Elder Zhan tomorrow.
Yet, Grand Elder Zhan had still come.
"You silly child, how could such a big matter be kept from me? You are a good child, you have done your best for our Zhan family, and I, an old man, am not ungrateful."
Wei Yumeng felt a bit awkward. "I just didn't want to disturb Grandpa's rest!"
However, Wei Yumeng thought again, perhaps now was a good time.
Grand Elder Zhan had been grieving over Zhan Mohan's matter and had been staying in the hospital for so long.
The doctor had also told her that Grand Elder Zhan had no major physical ailments; it was his heartache that caused many of his problems.
Wei Yumeng felt that her current situation should be considered good news for Grand Elder Zhan.
"Grandpa, I've actually come to the hospital because I'm pregnant with Mo Han's child again." Wei Yumeng said with a gentle expression. "The doctor said I'm at least two months along. It's just when..."
It was just before Zhan Mohan left.
However, Wei Yumeng didn't finish her sentence, fearing it would remind Grand Elder Zhan of those events.
Wei Yumeng had originally thought that Grand Elder Zhan would at least cheer up upon hearing this news.
But Grand Elder Zhan sighed. "Child... don't blame Grandpa, but I think it would be best if you aborted this child."
Chai Yanyu, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.
"Grandpa, why?" Wei Yumeng genuinely couldn't understand. Chen Yutong saying this was one thing, but why was Grand Elder Zhan saying it too?
For the Zhan family, wasn't this a good thing?
This was a new life, and also proof of her and Zhan Mohan's love!
"Child, I know your feelings for Mo Han, but it's precisely because of this that I believe he wouldn't want to see you struggling to live with three children in the future."
Grand Elder Zhan's eyes were filled with sadness, but his tone was firm.
Wei Yumeng shook her head with certainty. "Grandpa, I won't do that. I believe I have enough capability to raise them, and Mo Han will definitely return."
"Do you think I, this old man, am willing to believe that Mo Han won't come back?" Grand Elder Zhan's voice was full of grief. "If there were any way, even if it meant sacrificing the entire Zhan Group, I would trade my grandson back. But so much time has passed, I hope you will face reality."
"No... it won't happen." Wei Yumeng, holding back tears, said stubbornly.
"Speaking of which, this is all the Zhan family's debt to you. Regardless of the reason for Mo Han's disappearance, he did leave you alone here for so long. I'm saying this for your own good." Grand Elder Zhan said, patting Wei Yumeng's hand. "Think carefully about what I, this old man, have said. Once you understand, we won't blame you even if you have the abortion."
With that, Grand Elder Zhan stood up and was about to leave. Unexpectedly, Chai Yanyu, who had been silent all this time, spoke up.
"Sister, do you want this child?"
Wei Yumeng's answer was naturally affirmative. "Of course, I want to keep him."
Chai Yanyu took a deep breath and said to Grand Elder Zhan, "Grand Elder, although your family matters are not my concern as an outsider, since you've spoken to that extent just now, I no longer have any reservations."
Grand Elder Zhan finally noticed this young man with an extraordinary aura.
"Since you are worried that Miss Wei's future life will become difficult, I am willing to guarantee that I will be responsible for Miss Wei and the children's living expenses from now on. You need not worry about this matter."
Chai Yanyu said, walking towards Wei Yumeng.
Grand Elder Zhan scrutinized Chai Yanyu. "Who exactly are you?"
Chai Yanyu then explained, "I am the current president of Chai Group, Chai Yanyu. Grand Elder, I believe you are familiar with our Chai family."
"No wonder." Grand Elder Zhan nodded in understanding. He had sensed the young man's extraordinary bearing, and since he was from the Chai family, it was no longer surprising.
Wei Yumeng glanced at Chai Yanyu, shook her head at him, her eyes carrying a hint of reproach, telling him not to get involved.
However, Chai Yanyu offered her a reassuring smile. "Sister, don't worry, I will ensure that what you fear will not happen."
"So be it!" Grand Elder Zhan suddenly said. "Since that is the case, I, an old man, can't say any more. Let you decide this matter yourselves!"
With that, Grand Elder Zhan turned and walked out of the ward again.
At the door, he encountered Zhan Yangyi and Chen Yutong.
"Grandpa..." Zhan Yangyi called out.
But Grand Elder Zhan sighed and shook his head. "All I, this old man, can do is this much. I just hope all you children will live well. That is enough."
Then, he waved his hand and returned to his ward without allowing Zhan Yangyi to see him off.
No one knew how heartbroken he was when he accepted the idea of entrusting his granddaughter-in-law to someone else.
But there had been no news from Zhan Mohan for so long. What else could he do?
Precisely because he doted on Wei Yumeng, he didn't want her to have a harder time in the future.
Watching Grand Elder Zhan leave, Wei Yumeng looked at Chai Yanyu with a hint of reproach.
"President Chai, what did you mean by your words just now? If you say that, Grandpa will misunderstand our relationship."
Chai Yanyu looked a little wronged. "But Sister, if I hadn't said that, how would Grand Elder have felt reassured about letting you keep the child? I think Grand Elder was merely worried that you would have no one to take care of you in the future. Anyway, I don't have a girlfriend at the moment, and it would be perfectly fine even if I were to support Sister and three children."
"But..." Wei Yumeng felt uncomfortable.
Chai Yanyu had already helped her enough. How could she add her future to his life as well?
"Sister, although I said that just now, the final decision is still yours. What I said earlier was just a temporary measure to persuade Grand Elder."
Chai Yanyu saw Wei Yumeng's worry and deliberately said this.
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng felt a little relieved. If that were the case, she wouldn't feel so burdened.
Chai Yanyu looked at Wei Yumeng, who seemed a little more at ease, but he felt a pang in his heart. In fact, his assurance just now was heartfelt, wasn't it?