"I'm back, come home with me."
Chai Yanyu's voice was soft, as if he were coaxing a child.
Wei Yumeng stared at him blankly for a long time, as if to confirm if the person before her was indeed Zhan Mohan.
Chai Yanyu sighed. At this moment, perhaps only Zhan Mohan could bring Wei Yumeng back from such a state.
Although he thought this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of reluctance.
Finally, Wei Yumeng spoke again, "Mohan, is it really you? You've really come back."
She reached out to touch Chai Yanyu's cheek, "I really thought I would never see you again."
As she spoke, Wei Yumeng started to cry again, "Mohan, when I heard they said you had been missing for a long time, I tried my best not to think of the worst. Thankfully, you're alright."
Chai Yanyu felt immense heartache. He reached out and stroked the back of her hand, "I'm back. This will never happen again. Will you come home with me now?"
Wei Yumeng smiled through her tears, "Okay, let's go home. I have so many things I want to tell you."
Chai Yanyu helped Wei Yumeng into the car, his movements gentle and careful.
Firstly, he was genuinely worried about Wei Yumeng falling. Secondly, he was worried about what would happen if Wei Yumeng suddenly sobered up.
He could even imagine what Wei Yumeng's reaction would be when she discovered he was impersonating Zhan Mohan.
Even so, he hoped to at least wait until Wei Yumeng was home safely before he could leave with peace of mind.
He had originally planned to take Wei Yumeng to Mu Linjing's house. However, halfway there, Wei Yumeng realized it wasn't the way to her home. So, Chai Yanyu had no choice but to turn the car around and head to Wei Yumeng's house.
"Mohan, why are you acting a bit strange today?"
Wei Yumeng felt a bit puzzled. Zhan Mohan wouldn't possibly forget the way to his own home.
Chai Yanyu felt a bit awkward. He really wondered if Wei Yumeng was truly drunk and confused, or if she wasn't.
"No, it's just that too many things have happened recently, making me a bit tired."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng didn't suspect anything. "That's true. You've been so busy with recent matters. When we get home, you can rest well. I'll make your favorite dishes, okay?"
Hearing this, Chai Yanyu's body stiffened. He had fantasized countless times about Wei Yumeng treating him this way.
He would come home from work in the evening, and Wei Yumeng would prepare a table full of delicious food for him, perhaps even massaging his shoulders.
Such a warm and loving family was his ultimate dream.
Could today at least allow his dream to come true for once?
But ultimately, reason prevailed. Wei Yumeng was so drunk now that she could barely walk steadily. She would probably forget all this by the time she got out of the car.
Thinking this, Chai Yanyu's mood plummeted again.
He couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. He hadn't expected his emotions to fluctuate so drastically in just a few short minutes.
"Sister... no, Yumeng, we're home."
Chai Yanyu felt a little embarrassed. He almost called out the wrong name.
Wei Yumeng leaned on his arm as she got out of the car, feeling dizzy. Chai Yanyu caught her just in time.
As they walked into the living room, Wei Yumeng kept talking about how they would celebrate Zhan Mohan's return.
Chai Yanyu could only listen quietly until he had seen her into her room.
The two children, hearing the commotion, also came to the room.
"What's wrong with Mom?" Zhan Shiqing asked with concern.
"She drank too much. It's nothing, she'll be fine after a sleep," Chai Yanyu explained.
However, Zhan Shiqing looked at Chai Yanyu, still appearing uneasy.
Zhan Jinzhi said directly, "Since Mom is home, you can leave now."
Chai Yanyu felt a sense of helplessness. This was the first time he had met Wei Yumeng's children. Zhan Jinzhi was incredibly similar to Zhan Mohan.
However, with the children at home, he felt at least a little more at ease.
"Okay, but you two should also get some rest."
After saying that, he prepared to stand up and leave.
"Mohan, don't go!"
Unexpectedly, Wei Yumeng grabbed Chai Yanyu's arm, her face full of reluctance.
"Where are you going? Mohan, you just got back. Aren't you sleeping here tonight?"
This time, the two children were also stunned. They hadn't expected Wei Yumeng to mistake the person in front of them for their father.
Zhan Shiqing immediately became unhappy, "Mom, how could you..."
But before she could finish her sentence, Zhan Jinzhi covered her mouth.
She didn't know why, but she couldn't speak and could only glare.
Chai Yanyu had no choice but to sit back down beside her, "I have some urgent matters to attend to. I'll be in the study. I'll come back once I'm done."
But Wei Yumeng was not about to let him go. "It's so late now. Can't you do it tomorrow?"
"This project is very important and requires a reply today, so..." Chai Yanyu trailed off, then changed tack, "How about this, I'll bring the documents here, and I'll stay with you like this, okay?"
Only then did Wei Yumeng nod.
Chai Yanyu then managed to extricate himself temporarily and left the room with the two children.
As Chai Yanyu was about to say something to them, Zhan Jinzhi spoke first.
"You don't need to explain. I know Dad has been going through some difficult times recently, which is why Mom is like this. We'll allow you to stay with Mom today, but I advise you not to harbor any ulterior motives."
Chai Yanyu felt a bit awkward. He had never imagined being threatened by a child.
However, he solemnly said to the two children, "Don't worry, I swear I will not do anything that would betray Miss Wei."
Zhan Jinzhi then nodded, and pulled the bewildered Zhan Shiqing back to their room.
As expected, a short while later, Wei Yumeng became anxious when she couldn't find Chai Yanyu. She kept calling out Zhan Mohan's name, and only then did Chai Yanyu return.
He sat by Wei Yumeng's bedside like this. Many times, when he saw Wei Yumeng's sleeping face, he almost couldn't suppress his inner desires.
But when he heard Wei Yumeng murmur Zhan Mohan's name in her sleep, it brought him back to reality.
"Sister... do you know how cruel you are to me right now?" Chai Yanyu smiled bitterly.
Yet, he was utterly helpless against Wei Yumeng.
When Wei Yumeng woke up, it was already noon the next day. But despite sleeping for so long, she still felt a terrible headache.
However, at least she felt like she had a wonderful dream.
She dreamt that Zhan Mohan had returned and stayed with her all night, which was why she had slept so soundly.
Thinking this, Wei Yumeng suddenly realized she was indeed in her own room. Was it possible that everything wasn't a dream?
Had Zhan Mohan really returned?
The thought made her unable to sit still any longer. She didn't care that she was still wearing yesterday's clothes and rushed out of the room.