After Zhan Mohan left, Wei Yumeng and Mu Linjing had more contact with each other. After all, their husbands were both involved in this matter, and they could only rely on each other.
However, Wei Yumeng had originally invited Mu Linjing out for a stroll today, but due to a sudden matter, Mu Linjing went out alone.
Mu Linjing was in a bad mood and didn't want to go out at all, but Wei Yumeng insisted that she go out and relax.
After all, encountering such a thing, staying at home all the time would make one feel sick.
Mu Linjing felt sad and couldn't help but think of her past with Zhan Yichen. The more she thought about it, the more she missed him.
For some reason, she ended up at a place she used to frequent with Zhan Yichen, and she never expected to encounter someone she didn't want to see there.
"Oh, let me see who this is?"
The person walked over with a mocking and arrogant expression.
Upon seeing the person, Mu Linjing felt awful.
The other party was Quan Mingliang, a former rival of the Zhan Corporation. At that time, Zhan Yichen had not yet gone abroad to manage the overseas branch.
Back then, the Quan family had foolishly tried to compete with the Zhan family for business through unconventional means, but Zhan Yichen had uncovered their dark past, causing the Quan family to disappear from Pengcheng's business circles.
Now that Zhan Yichen was in such a predicament, it was likely what they wanted to see.
Mu Linjing didn't want to deal with him and turned to leave. However, she didn't expect Quan Mingliang to stride forward and grab her arm.
"Everyone, come and see who this is! This is the wife of Zhan Yichen, who is currently in hot water for bribing officials. Her husband has been arrested, yet she still has the leisure to go shopping here. She's truly fearless."
As he spread the word, many passers-by came to watch the commotion, and some pointed fingers at her.
"It really looks like her."
"People like them from the Zhan family, breaking the law despite knowing better, deserve to die."
"Exactly, do they really think they can get away with anything just because they have money?"
Hearing these words, Mu Linjing was instantly enraged. She didn't care what others said about her, but she couldn't stand anyone speaking ill of Zhan Yichen.
"You're all talking nonsense! My husband has never done those things! Never!" Mu Linjing shouted loudly.
Quan Mingliang remained unfazed. "Who would admit to doing such a thing? Are you taking everyone for fools?"
Mu Linjing was furious looking at Quan Mingliang. She raised her right hand, which was not being held, and slapped him.
But Quan Mingliang was faster. He reached out and slapped Mu Linjing to the ground, then arrogantly said, "You all saw it. I didn't make the first move. She tried to hit me, so I retaliated."
Mu Linjing felt a burning pain on her cheek. When she touched it, she found blood seeping from the corner of her mouth, indicating how much force Quan Mingliang had used.
Yet, even though Mu Linjing was being bullied to this extent, not a single bystander stepped forward to help her. They all watched coldly.
It was as if she were an unforgivable sinner who deserved to be treated this way.
Even so, Mu Linjing wouldn't just give in. The more this happened, the more she wanted to smile at Quan Mingliang.
"I think you're the one who's ridiculous. Have you forgotten what your Quan family did back then? Weren't you the ones who were truly disgusting?"
"Say that again!" Quan Mingliang's veins bulged.
Mu Linjing sneered, "I can say it again and again. Your Quan family is truly nauseating. You didn't have the strength to deal with the Zhan family, so you could only vent your anger this way. It's merely the act of the incompetent."
Quan Mingliang raised his palm, intending to slap Mu Linjing again.
But at that moment, his hand was firmly grasped by someone.
"Who dares to be so bold!" He turned his head in annoyance, only to see Chai Yanyu.
Mu Linjing was also a little surprised that Chai Yanyu was there.
Chai Yanyu smiled at Quan Mingliang and said, "Sir, where did you get such a temper? And you're taking it out on a woman. Isn't that a bit... shameless?"
Quan Mingliang didn't care about Chai Yanyu's words and merely said fiercely, "When did it become your business to interfere with mine?"
"Hmm, that's true." Chai Yanyu nodded, then took out his phone from his pocket and pressed the record button. "Please continue."
"Who told you to record?" Quan Mingliang said as he tried to snatch Chai Yanyu's phone.
But Chai Yanyu easily dodged. "I really shouldn't have interfered in your business, but you have no right to tell me whether to record or not. Of course, even if I put the video online, you still won't be able to control it."
Quan Mingliang looked at Chai Yanyu, so angry he didn't know what to say.
Even if he was foolish, he knew what would happen if his video was put online.
He could only glare angrily at Mu Linjing, then turn and leave.
Chai Yanyu then shot a cold glance at the onlookers. They were immediately intimidated by Chai Yanyu's demeanor and dispersed.
He walked forward and helped Mu Linjing up.
"How are you?"
"Thank you," Mu Linjing said, but her eyes were filled with unshed sorrow.
"You're welcome. You're my sister's best friend, and you've helped us before, so it's only right that I do this."
Chai Yanyu said, looking at Mu Linjing's bruised cheek.
Chai Yanyu frowned. "Let's go to the hospital first."
After receiving Chai Yanyu's call, Wei Yumeng rushed to the hospital.
Seeing Mu Linjing's condition, she felt even more heartbroken.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have let you go out alone today. If I hadn't had something come up, this wouldn't have happened."
Wei Yumeng blamed herself immensely. As Mu Linjing's sister-in-law, she should have been responsible for her safety.
Mu Linjing shook her head. "Yumeng, it's not your fault. I was just unlucky to run into an annoying person when I went out."
"That's right, sister. You couldn't have predicted what would happen next," Chai Yanyu also said.
However, Wei Yumeng couldn't relax. She could feel that although Mu Linjing said she was fine, her eyes were vacant, like a soulless shell.
She took Mu Linjing's hand, and indeed, it was cold.
No one spoke for a while, they just quietly stayed with Mu Linjing.
It was Chai Yanyu who broke the silence. "Sister, you're only focused on her right now. Aren't you curious why I'm here?"
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng felt a bit awkward. Indeed, she was so worried about Mu Linjing that she hadn't even greeted Chai Yanyu.
"Then why were you here this time?"
Chai Yanyu shrugged. "Why else would I be here? Of course, it's for you, sister."
Chai Yanyu said, looking at Wei Yumeng with a smile.