Jiang Siyu had initially thought Jing Yan was there to help her. So, when Jing Yan announced the end of their relationship, she was almost too stunned to react. She stared at him, her voice filled with disbelief, "What did you say? You want to end our relationship?"
Her shock was genuine, but the reason wasn't due to lingering affection or obsession with Jing Yan himself. It was entirely because of her current predicament; without someone to support her, she would have no chance to recover.
She had always believed Jing Yan was her solid backing, which was why she hadn't panicked after Zhan Mohan and Xin Ran had cornered her.
But when Jing Yan said he wanted to end their relationship, she was truly terrified.
Seeing her shocked expression, Jing Yan let out a cold laugh, "What, is that reaction because you can't bear to part with me?"
There had been too many sudden events today, and Jing Yan's question left her feeling a bit dazed. For a moment, she couldn't even process why he would ask that.
It wasn't until Jing Yan added, "Jiang Siyu, you used my affection for you to do so many things that hurt me, hurt Mohan and the others. I won't settle every score with you here, but I hope you'll know better. Also, using someone who likes you is a truly cruel thing to do."
Jing Yan's words were not whispered. The reporters present heard everything clearly. While the news of their relationship hadn't caused a huge stir before, this breakup would surely make headlines.
The clicking of cameras and the flashing of lights made Jiang Siyu unable to open her eyes. Her heart turned to ash; she could already foresee what it would be like to be abandoned by everyone.
She slumped onto a chair, dejected, and looked at Zhan Mohan's face. It was so distant, so indifferent. She didn't know what had kept her going for so long.
She had almost forgotten what it was like for Zhan Mohan to treat her kindly. All this time, regardless of how Zhan Mohan treated Wei Yumeng, he had always been cold and distant towards her.
After all she had done, she had always strived to stand by Zhan Mohan's side, to become his Zhan太太. Yet, in the end, she couldn't win against Wei Yumeng.
Sensing her gaze lingering on him, Zhan Mohan called security. "Please escort Miss Jiang out. She is no longer our partner, and there's no need for her to remain here, affecting other people's work."
The security guards immediately grabbed Jiang Siyu's arm. "Miss Jiang, please leave."
Knowing that resisting now would only bring more humiliation, Jiang Siyu gently brushed away the guard's hand. "I'll walk myself."
She walked up to Zhan Mohan and looked at the man she loved but could not have, one last time. "A'han, I lost. I never imagined you would scheme against me like this."
Zhan Mohan lazily raised his eyes and met her gaze. "It's only because you shouldn't have harmed the woman I love most. Letting you run wild was my dereliction of duty as her husband."
Hearing the word "husband" caused a dull ache in Jiang Siyu's heart. The position of Zhan太太 was ultimately not hers.
She said no more and walked past Zhan Mohan out of the conference room. The reporters followed her out.
The conference room gradually quieted down, leaving only them few men. No one spoke first.
Jing Yan's disappointment and heartache were evident. Zhan Mohan was not eloquent and couldn't offer much comfort. They all remained silent.
It wasn't until Wei Yumeng's call broke the somber atmosphere in the conference room.
She got straight to the point, "I saw the news. What's Jiang Siyu's situation now?"
"She has lost everything – her fortune and her support. She has no way back and no chance to rise again."
Hearing Zhan Mohan's words, Wei Yumeng felt a surge of relief. Jiang Siyu had finally received her due punishment. When she saw the two children, she wouldn't feel so guilty anymore.
"I'll pick you up this afternoon. We'll go and finalize the remarriage procedures. Do you like this remarriage gift?"
Wei Yumeng could hardly imagine that he would offer this as a gift for their remarriage. Although the gift was a bit wild, it suited her taste and had resolved a long-standing worry. How could she not like it?
"Mohan, thank you for all the arrangements you've made for me. I'm very touched."
To receive such a statement was enough for Zhan Mohan. Of course, he would never admit that Xin Ran had also cooperated in this.
Xin Ran and Jing Yan both overheard their conversation, each with their own thoughts. On this day of great victory, the only ones who were purely happy were these two. As for Jing Yan and Xin Ran, they each had their own bitterness.
Xin Ran had not only come to announce the termination of his relationship with Jiang Siyu but also had some documents to hand over to Zhan Mohan. "These are my private assets. Please manage them for me for a while."
Zhan Mohan took the items, puzzled. "What are you doing?"
Jing Yan gave a bitter smile. "I'm going to travel for a while to clear my head. Please help me manage these."
What Jiang Siyu would experience next would only be worse than he imagined. He couldn't bear to witness it, nor could he help, as he had been an accomplice in bringing things to this point.
So this time, he chose to escape. Perhaps traveling would help him change his mood, and when he returned, his perspective would be much broader.
Zhan Mohan understood his intentions and did not keep him. He simply assured him that these assets would only increase in value under his management.
Jing Yan naturally trusted his abilities. After leaving Zhan's corporation, he headed straight for the airport, leaving as quickly as possible, as if that could erase all news related to Jiang Siyu.
Xin Ran also did not stay long. If Wei Yumeng was happy, then he had done nothing wrong. From now on, he and Zhan Mohan would only have ordinary business cooperation.
With the matter settled, Jiang Siyu was likely still being hounded by the media, trying to extract more useful, explosive news. Zhan Mohan didn't care about any of that. What he wanted most now was to return to Wei Yumeng's side and take her to complete their remarriage procedures.
Both in life and legally, he wanted to give Wei Yumeng the strongest sense of security. Protecting their relationship under the law was another way he showed his love for her.
Upon returning to the Zhan family residence, Wei Yumeng was still watching the news. Although it took time for reporters to file their articles, once a story like this was leaked, it would spiral out of control. The online discussion surrounding the incident had reached a fever pitch. As someone privy to the inside story, Wei Yumeng was thoroughly enjoying the gossip.
Perhaps seeing the overwhelming public condemnation of Jiang Siyu online gave her a sense of vindictive satisfaction.