"Indeed, I never expected to meet under such circumstances," Chai Yanyu's voice was cold, and his gaze towards Robin was filled with hostility.
Yet, seeing him like this only made Robin happier.
"Mr. Chai, your attitude doesn't seem like you're asking for my help," Robin chuckled smugly. "If I'm not mistaken, you're here for that woman named Wei Yumeng, aren't you?"
Hearing this, Chai Yanyu was not surprised at all.
As the owner of this dark street, it was impossible for Robin to be unaware of their affairs. Perhaps he was waiting for Chai Yanyu to deliver himself.
"Actually, it's not difficult for me to help that woman. You know what I want. The thing you snatched from me years ago, isn't it time you returned it?"
The years Robin spoke of were precisely when the Chai family was expanding their industries overseas.
At that time, Robin's businesses were not limited to the dark street, and the two sides had been fighting fiercely over a piece of land.
But for their own benefit back then, the Chai family exposed some of Robin's illicit businesses, forcing Robin to withdraw and even go into hiding in the dark street due to police investigation.
"I can give you those industries, but you must guarantee her safety."
However, Robin was not satisfied hearing this. "You don't think that's enough, do you? Your Chai family forced us to hide in a place like this. Shouldn't there be some additional compensation?"
"Then what else do you want?" Chai Yanyu frowned.
Robin smiled slightly. "Don't worry, it will be something within your capabilities."
...
The wedding proceeded as scheduled, and Wei Yumeng was even arranged to sit in the front row, where she could clearly witness the entire ceremony.
The wedding music had amplified the atmosphere to its peak, yet Wei Yumeng felt completely out of place, like two people from different worlds.
Even the red decorations seemed glaringly conspicuous, but she had to force herself to watch.
At the very least, she needed to confirm that Zhan Mohan was truly willing to marry Shen Xiangxue.
"Next, we invite the bride and groom to enter."
At the officiant's cue, the couple finally made their appearance.
Wei Yumeng's gaze followed Zhan Mohan's every move. Occasionally, when their eyes met, Zhan Mohan would quickly turn his head away.
Perhaps at the beginning, Wei Yumeng still hoped to receive some response from Zhan Mohan's eyes, but later on, Zhan Mohan stopped looking at her altogether.
Tears welled up in Wei Yumeng's eyes.
No one would have imagined that on such a joyous day, one person would become an indelible scar in her heart because of this happy occasion.
Shen Xiangxue, in her wedding gown, was as beautiful as a princess. She had imagined this scene countless times.
She would marry someone she deeply loved, and who loved her back. How happy that would be.
However, she didn't appear as happy as she had imagined.
She had been with Zhan Mohan since morning, so she could feel his emotions perfectly.
No matter how beautiful she looked, she couldn't get Zhan Mohan's praise, nor could she even get him to glance at her.
Even during the wedding, she could sense his stiff demeanor.
Originally, she had asked Wei Yumeng to come so that she would give up after seeing everything, and then she could be with Zhan Mohan peacefully.
But now, she was beginning to waver.
She knew, just as Wei Yumeng had said, that Zhan Mohan didn't love her at all...
Watching the two, Wei Yumeng's heart felt like it was bleeding. Her relationship with Zhan Mohan was finally coming to an end.
"Mr. Zhan, do you promise to stay with Miss Shen, to cherish and never part?"
Zhan Mohan's voice rang out coldly, "I do."
This response left the officiant somewhat awkward. He had never encountered a groom with such a cold attitude.
But the wedding had to continue, so he asked again, "Miss Shen, do you promise to grow old with Mr. Zhan, to love and be loved until death do you part?"
"I..." Shen Xiangxue's words caught in her throat, and she paused, looking at Zhan Mohan.
Zhan Mohan merely looked at her with empty eyes, as if all emotion had been drained from him.
She took a deep breath, suppressing the tears that threatened to fall, "I do not!"
Immediately, everyone present was startled by this turn of events. They all knew how much Shen Xiangxue had caused trouble for Zhan Mohan. Why did she change her mind now?
Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng looked at Shen Xiangxue in surprise.
Before they could react, a group of people from the Bd organization surrounded the entire wedding venue.
Following them, Robin and Chai Yanyu walked in.
"Xiangxue, you've made enough of a scene. Do you really think I'm not looking after you?" Robin's voice carried a hint of authority.
Shen Xiangxue looked at Robin and took a step back, not daring to say anything further.
Robin walked up to Zhan Mohan. "You must be Mr. Zhan Mohan? I apologize. My daughter is young and has caused you so much trouble. I offer my apologies to you, and also to Miss Wei."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Wei Yumeng.
The shift was so sudden that Wei Yumeng was momentarily unable to process it.
It was Zhan Mohan who tentatively walked towards Wei Yumeng, his previously cold gaze finally showing warmth.
"Yumeng, are you alright?"
Seeing Zhan Mohan's change, Shen Xiangxue's heart ached even more. Her gamble with Wei Yumeng was a complete loss.
Zhan Mohan's attitude towards the two of them was telling enough.
Wei Yumeng felt that the Zhan Mohan before her was somewhat unreal. He was about to become someone else's husband, yet now he was back by her side.
Finally, tears streamed down her face. She could no longer hold back her sobs.
"I'm sorry, this is all my fault," Zhan Mohan hugged her tightly. "Yumeng, I won't leave you again, never..."
"Mohan, do you know how much I suffered just now? I felt like I was dying!"
"I know... I know everything," Zhan Mohan gently stroked Wei Yumeng's back.
Shen Xiangxue watched the two embrace, feeling a pang of emotion.
In fact, when she learned that Wei Yumeng had traveled thousands of miles to find Zhan Mohan despite her pregnancy, she had already been moved.
It was just that she was unwilling to accept defeat, unwilling for her love to lose to Wei Yumeng.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, she had finally surrendered.
Shen Xiangxue clearly hadn't expected Robin to appear at this moment. "Dad, what are you doing?"
"What am I doing? How can you still ask? You've held Mr. Zhan here for so long without authorization. Do you know the police have already come looking for us!"
Shen Xiangxue found it hard to believe. When had Robin ever cared about the police?