The four of them returned to the grand hall. It was in disarray, and Zhan Mohan found it an eyesore.
"Throw everything out of here tomorrow," he ordered.
Fang Xun responded, "Yes."
Wei Yumeng still had questions, wondering why Zhan Mohan could dispose of things there so casually.
Fang Xun explained what had just happened to her and Chen Yutong.
Chen Yutong looked apologetic. "This is all my fault. Wang Mingyang has coveted me for a long time. If it weren't for me, Yu Meng wouldn't have encountered such a situation."
Wei Yumeng instinctively shielded Chen Yutong. "It's not like that. If anyone is to blame, it's Wang Mingyang."
However, Zhan Mohan's expression remained grim, and Wei Yumeng even felt he was angry.
"Mohan, I..." Wei Yumeng started to speak but didn't know what to say.
Zhan Yangyi, on the other hand, was filled with worry. He even felt that Wang Mingyang's punishment was too lenient and that his future days should be made difficult.
"You're injured?" Zhan Yangyi had just pulled Chen Yutong over when he noticed her scraped injury. It was a graze from being tied with ropes.
He directly picked Chen Yutong up. "Mohan, I'll take her to the hospital first."
Chen Yutong's face flushed. She felt Zhan Yangyi was making too much of a fuss. "I'm really fine. There's no need to go to the hospital."
Besides, Chen Yutong didn't think a small injury like this warranted being carried.
But Zhan Yangyi insisted on carrying her out.
Now, only Zhan Mohan, Wei Yumeng, and Fang Xun remained in the hall.
The atmosphere became awkward.
Zhan Mohan said to Fang Xun, "You should also go get your wounds checked. Remember to claim reimbursement for medical expenses from the finance department."
Fang Xun cast a worried glance at Wei Yumeng before leaving.
Wei Yumeng felt nervous facing Zhan Mohan and didn't know what to say.
"Why didn't you inform me before taking action?" Zhan Mohan frowned.
Wei Yumeng then realized that Zhan Mohan was angry about this matter.
"The situation was too urgent at the time. I thought I could handle it, so..."
Wei Yumeng knew her reasoning was weak and lowered her head as she spoke.
"Do you know how dangerous it would have been if my elder brother and I hadn't arrived in time? You could have been..."
Zhan Mohan clenched his fists as he spoke. He was indeed angry, angry that Wei Yumeng had almost fallen into danger.
Although he seemed to be scolding Wei Yumeng, he was also blaming himself.
If he had attended the banquet with Wei Yumeng, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.
Wei Yumeng cautiously looked at Zhan Mohan. "Mohan, I know I was wrong. Nothing happened this time, right? I promise I won't do it again next time, okay?"
As she spoke, she hugged Zhan Mohan's arm and playfully swayed it.
However, Zhan Mohan's expression didn't improve. Wei Yumeng had to lean in and kiss his cheek.
"The reason we were saved this time is all thanks to you. I feel safe because you are always protecting me."
Hearing this, Zhan Mohan said helplessly, "Because I always protect you, you act so carelessly?"
Wei Yumeng looked at him with some displeasure. "I already said I know I was wrong. The same thing won't happen a second time, so don't bring it up again."
Zhan Mohan looked at Wei Yumeng's pouty expression and just shook his head helplessly.
He was clearly the one who was angry, but now it seemed Wei Yumeng was the one who was upset.
Seeing Zhan Mohan's expression finally improve, Wei Yumeng breathed a sigh of relief and nestled obediently into his embrace.
Zhan Mohan gently stroked her hair, feeling that he was becoming increasingly helpless when it came to Wei Yumeng.
Meanwhile, Chen Yutong and Zhan Yangyi did not go to the hospital. At Chen Yutong's insistence, Zhan Yangyi couldn't persuade her and finally decided to go home to treat her injuries.
Chen Yutong looked at Zhan Yangyi's profile, feeling that he seemed to be getting handsomer. She even chuckled as she watched him.
Zhan Yangyi turned to look at her. "What are you laughing about?"
"I just feel very happy," Chen Yutong continued. "If I had encountered something like this before, I would have had to find a way to deal with it myself. But this time is different. Because you arrived in time, I was saved."
Zhan Yangyi sighed. "If possible, I wish you hadn't had to go through such a thing."
Chen Yutong shook her head. "You've already driven him away. I don't think he'll do anything like that again."
As she spoke, she hugged Zhan Yangyi. Zhan Yangyi hugged her back and occasionally kissed Chen Yutong's hair.
"I promise, I will never let you fall into danger again," Zhan Yangyi said earnestly, as if it were a vow to be remembered for a lifetime.
"Mmm, I believe you," Chen Yutong said, then kissed Zhan Yangyi.
This incident was considered resolved. However, Wang Mingyang was not someone who would easily give up. Zhan Mohan's actions this time had undoubtedly sparked his hatred.
Wang Mingyang, recalling all that he had lost, could only intensify the flame of revenge in his heart.
"Zhan Mohan, I will make you pay for everything you've done today!"
His eyes full of hatred, he stared at the Wang family mansion, which should have belonged to him, and clenched his fists.
Although Zhan Mohan had bought the Wang family mansion, he had no intention of living there. After all, the place would remind him of the danger Wei Yumeng had encountered there.
Therefore, he put the property back on the market for a second sale.
This undoubtedly brought the previous incident to public attention.
Wang Mingyang's reputation was ruined overnight, while Zhan Mohan, for buying an entire building for Wei Yumeng, garnered significant public goodwill.
"Zhan Mohan of Zhan Corporation and Wang Mingyang of the Wang family have a long-standing feud. Wang Mingyang apparently had intentions towards Wei Yumeng and used the banquet as an excuse to keep her at the Wang family mansion. Zhan Mohan bought the entire building for Wei Yumeng, expelling Wang Mingyang from his family home."
As soon as Wei Yumeng saw the exaggerated news online, she couldn't help but laugh.
Although Zhan Mohan buying the entire building for them was true, the details about the love-hate relationship with Wang Mingyang were indeed exaggerated.
After all, she had merely stumbled upon the situation by chance. Chen Yutong was the one Wang Mingyang had coveted for a long time.
However, since Chen Yutong was a public figure, the news focused on Wei Yumeng. Wei Yumeng didn't feel displeased; in fact, it could help shield Chen Yutong and Zhan Yangyi from public scrutiny, which was not a bad thing.
She glanced at the time; it was time for the children to get out of school.
Since she had promised to take the children to see Zhan Mohan today, she decided to pick them up from school on the way.
However, as she stepped out, she failed to notice someone lurking suspiciously behind her.