Although it was difficult to get them to back down, Wei Yumeng still wanted to persuade them, as it was not worth falling out over this matter.
Upon hearing her words, Mu Linjing sighed, "I know I overreacted, but how can I remain calm? Not only is he asking me to forgive Wen Yulan, but he's also trying to prevent me from contacting Mu Bai and turning me into an ungrateful person. How can I do that?"
Wei Yumeng had initially overlooked the issue of Mu Bai, but hearing her say this, she realized it was indeed a big problem.
On this matter, she leaned more towards Zhan Yichen, "Linjing, if I say that Mu Bai doesn't give me a comfortable feeling either, would you consider following Yichen's advice?"
"Why?"
Wei Yumeng sighed, "Although I've only met Mu Bai once, he doesn't give me a comfortable feeling. I don't know why, and it's possible it's just an illusion. But Yichen is not wrong. You're getting engaged soon, and you should maintain an appropriate distance from the opposite sex. Besides, how can you be so sure Mu Bai doesn't have improper intentions towards you?"
Although Wei Yumeng hadn't witnessed their interactions, Mu Bai's words and behavior at the dinner table today made it hard to believe he wasn't acting intentionally.
Knowing that Mu Linjing was with her boyfriend, he should have known to avoid suspicion. How could an adult not even consider this?
Mu Linjing hadn't thought of this and didn't understand why Wei Yumeng was saying this.
"We've known each other for so long. If he had any improper intentions towards me, wouldn't he have just not let me return in the first place? Why go to such great lengths?"
In her eyes, Mu Bai's identity was primarily her savior. Since he saved her, why would he harm her?
Although Wei Yumeng had no reason to refute her point, her intuition told her that Mu Bai was not a good person.
"Linjing, first and foremost, you need to be clear that Yichen is your boyfriend and will soon be your fiancé. If there's anyone in this world who wouldn't harm you, besides your parents, it's Yichen. You don't need me to tell you how he feels about you; you can see it for yourself. Many times, when you don't know how to choose, you should first learn to trust your instincts towards him."
She said this not just because Zhan Yichen was her brother-in-law, but because she had witnessed their relationship. Even if Mu Linjing was blinded by her emotions, as an outsider, she should still offer this reminder.
Whether Mu Bai harbored ill intentions, she didn't know, but she could guarantee that Zhan Yichen would never harm Mu Linjing in any way.
When they argued, Mu Linjing's emotions had gotten the better of her reason. Now that her mood had gradually calmed down, she knew that Wei Yumeng's words were reasonable and fair.
Although she still couldn't immediately accept the idea that Mu Bai had bad intentions towards her, what Wei Yumeng said was true. Even if they argued, Zhan Yichen would never harm her.
With this realization, their conflict would likely resolve over time. Moreover, they worked in the same company. Tomorrow, she would go to work, take the initiative to lower her guard, and give him an excuse to reconcile. Would he still hold a grudge?
Seeing that she had come to a realization, Wei Yumeng hung up the phone with relief. She knew that Zhan Yichen wouldn't proactively discuss relationship issues with others, so she sent him a few messages to offer some comfort, lest he get stuck in a rut.
Zhan Yichen had indeed been sulking for a long time. He knew that Wen Yulan's matter couldn't possibly be as Mu Linjing described it, but his angry words had made Mu Linjing believe that he didn't trust her.
Thinking of this, he felt a pang of guilt.
The next day, when he arrived at the company, he was just contemplating going to apologize to Mu Linjing when someone knocked on his office door.
Mu Linjing, with a stern expression, walked in carrying a file and placed it on his desk. "It needs your signature."
The two departments rarely collaborated on projects, especially recently. He was curious about what document required his signature when he looked up and saw the words "Cold War Termination Request" written clearly at the top of the file.
He let out a chuckle. This was Mu Linjing extending an olive branch.
Mu Linjing, still maintaining her stern expression, felt a bit awkward when she saw him laugh. She tapped on the desk, "Sign it quickly, I still have work to do."
He smiled dotingly and signed his name with a flourish at the end of the document. "All right, shall we have lunch together today?"
Mu Linjing suppressed a smile and proudly turned her head, "We'll see. I still have work to finish."
Zhan Yichen smiled knowingly, knowing this was a yes. He quickly booked a restaurant. Just as Mu Linjing had thought, the steps for reconciliation were laid out, and there was no reason for him not to take them.
Of course, even if Mu Linjing hadn't provided him with an excuse, he would have found one himself.
When it was time for lunch, he quickly put down his work and went to Mu Linjing's office. "I've already booked a restaurant. Would Miss Mu honor me with her presence?"
Mu Linjing also put down her work and left the company with him.
They had thus made up. Just as they thought they would have a pleasant lunch, they coincidentally ran into Mu Bai at a restaurant near their company.
Perhaps due to the reminders from Zhan Yichen and Wei Yumeng, Mu Linjing saw him but did not proactively go to greet him. After all, she and Zhan Yichen had just reconciled, and it was not appropriate to stir up trouble now.
Since Zhan Yichen minded, she should indeed be mindful of avoiding suspicion.
However, Mu Bai clearly lacked the awareness to avoid suspicion. Seeing them dining here, he proactively approached them. "Linjing, what a coincidence that we meet again today."
Since he had approached them, Mu Linjing couldn't pretend not to see him and had to respond, "Yes, Yichen and I haven't dined out together in a long time. We happened to have some free time today."
She thought Mu Bai would understand her implied meaning and not disturb their lunch, but he seemed not to have understood and instead sat down.
"Young Master Zhan, since we are so fated, why don't we share a table today?"
As he spoke, he had already signaled the waiter. At this point, even if Zhan Yichen wanted to refuse, it would be inappropriate.
Seeing Zhan Yichen's displeased expression, Mu Linjing quickly patted his hand reassuringly.
Zhan Yichen knew this was not Mu Linjing's intention, but it further solidified his belief that this so-called savior, Mu Bai, had impure motives.