Mu Linjing had previously split paths with Zhan Yichen. She returned home to continue accompanying Wei Yumeng, while Zhan Yichen was responsible for explaining things to Zhan Mohan.
However, Zhan Yichen had not yet informed her about the progress of the matter, leaving her to worry anxiously.
Zhan Yichen had not told her his specific plan, which left Mu Linjing feeling completely insecure.
Wei Yumeng noticed her restless demeanor. "Linjing, you've paced around this room twenty times already."
Mu Linjing looked at her incredulously. "You've been counting?"
Wei Yumeng pulled Mu Linjing to sit down. "Alright, have you and Yichen encountered some problems? Why don't you tell me? Perhaps I can help."
After all, Wei Yumeng had been staying for so many days; she felt she should do something for Mu Linjing.
"It's not exactly a problem, but it's quite important," Mu Linjing said thoughtfully.
Wei Yumeng simply watched her, waiting for her to continue.
Mu Linjing suddenly said, "Never mind about me. Yumeng, don't you really want to go back?"
Wei Yumeng shook her head. "I want to go back, but I don't know how to face him."
She glanced at the time on her phone. She had promised Elder Master Zhan a week. Today was the last day of that week.
As the sun rose each day, everything would be settled.
"After today, I might never be able to go back to that home," Wei Yumeng said, lowering her head.
Sadness flickered in Mu Linjing's eyes, but Wei Yumeng was already in distress. How could she add her own emotions to Wei Yumeng's?
So, she still smiled and said to Wei Yumeng, "Perhaps a turning point will appear today."
"Okay, Linjing. I know you're genuinely worried about me, but since this incident, I've already prepared for the worst-case scenario. I was very worried and scared before, wondering what I would do if I left that home. But now that it's really come to this, I don't feel as sad. Even if we can't be together in the end, I still have to live well, for the children, and for myself." Wei Yumeng took a deep breath.
Mu Linjing looked at Wei Yumeng, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She really wanted to tell Wei Yumeng that they had found a solution.
But now, she didn't know if Zhan Yichen could succeed. If not, telling Wei Yumeng in advance might only disappoint her further.
"Yumeng, sometimes I think you're so strong. When I brought you back, I was really worried you'd fall into depression like before, but I didn't expect you to seem so much calmer."
Wei Yumeng smiled at her. "Perhaps it's precisely because I've experienced what happened before that the current situation doesn't seem so despairing to me."
Mu Linjing reached out and held her hand. "Yumeng, no matter what the outcome is after today, remember this: I will always be your best friend."
Wei Yumeng looked at her and nodded gratefully. "Yes, of course, I know. I'll never forget."
The two then smiled at each other. For Wei Yumeng, a friend like Mu Linjing was truly a treasure in her life.
Just as the atmosphere was pleasant, Mu Linjing's phone rang.
When she saw Zhan Yichen's name on the caller ID, she immediately jumped up from the sofa. "Yumeng, I'm going to take this call."
She then took her phone and walked into the room, pressing the connect button. "Husband, what's the result?"
To her surprise, Zhan Yichen's dejected voice came from the other end of the phone. "No, I thought things were too simple before."
"Is that so..." Mu Linjing was extremely disappointed. She really didn't want to see Wei Yumeng sad. "What should we do now? Do I really have to watch Yumeng..."
Zhan Yichen could sense that Mu Linjing was on the verge of tears. He said helplessly, "I was joking."
Mu Linjing suddenly realized. "Really?"
"Yes, and we've already made arrangements. We need your help now, to bring our sister-in-law here."
Three hours ago...
Zhan Mohan looked at Zhan Yichen, who was sitting opposite him at the table, and knew that he must be planning something.
"If you have something to say, say it," Zhan Mohan didn't believe Zhan Yichen had come to the company at this time just to stare at him.
"I just haven't seen my elder brother in a while. I was wondering if there have been any changes," Zhan Yichen's words clearly had a hidden meaning.
Zhan Mohan stopped what he was doing and looked up at him. "If you have something to say, say it."
"Actually, it's like this. Brother, I recently heard news that someone saw you on a date with my sister-in-law at a hotel. I thought they might have made a mistake. And before this matter is clarified, others cannot know about it. So, I came to discuss it with you." Zhan Yichen spoke with a serious demeanor and a look of concern. "Is it because of this that you and sister-in-law..."
He trailed off, and Zhan Mohan glared at him. "What do you think?"
"I think... I think it's definitely not like that." Zhan Yichen breathed a sigh of relief. "I knew you weren't that kind of person, and I don't think sister-in-law is your type either. However... you did meet at the hotel, right?"
Zhan Mohan looked at Zhan Yichen for a long time before he finally said, "Mm."
"You really met? Brother, did you..." Zhan Yichen sounded incredulous.
"What are you imagining?" Zhan Mohan said calmly. "I did arrange to meet her for some private matters, and it's also because that matter cannot be known to others."
"That matter also concerns sister-in-law, doesn't it?" Zhan Yichen pressed.
Zhan Mohan understood now. Zhan Yichen probably knew a lot about what had happened before, and his actions now were likely to trick him into revealing it.
If it were anyone else, he wouldn't have said anything directly. However, he trusted Zhan Yichen.
Before Zhan Mohan could answer, Zhan Yichen continued, "According to my analysis, sister-in-law married into the Zhan family for you, didn't she?"
"Since you already know, why are you still asking me?" Zhan Mohan felt that after not seeing each other for so long, Zhan Yichen had become much sharper and nothing could be hidden from him.
"So, my guess was correct. I'm relieved then." Zhan Yichen breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhan Mohan looked at him, intending to see what mischief Zhan Yichen was up to today.
"Actually, I'm not very familiar with my elder brother now, so I can only express my regrets about his situation. But you and sister-in-law are different. I truly can't bear to see you two in this state."
As Zhan Yichen spoke, he took a voice recorder out of his pocket. "Brother, why don't you listen to this, and you'll know what this is all about."