"Enough!"
Feng Shiming's words were cut off by Zhan Mohan's sharp retort. Seeing his face dark with anger, Feng Shiming couldn't help but shiver and shut her mouth sullenly.
Old Master Zhan was immediately displeased. "What are you doing? Didn't Shiming say the right thing? Wei Yumeng has indeed disgraced our Zhan family. You should cut ties with her completely."
Zhan Mohan remained silent, but his attitude clearly indicated his stance.
Old Master Zhan sighed incessantly, "Are you still going to raise another man's child for her, pretending nothing happened?"
The mention of this matter made Old Master Zhan furious. He had never imagined his grandson would suffer such a profound humiliation.
Receiving a prompt from Jiang Siyu, Feng Shiming also added fuel to the fire.
"Brother Mohan, can you tolerate something like this? That Wei Yumeng is an indecent woman. You should listen to Grandpa and break up with her."
"Ahan, please say less. Grandpa, let's not discuss our matters for now. Let Ahan calm down. After all, no one would feel comfortable in such a situation."
Jiang Siyu, knowing that Zhan Mohan wouldn't say those things in front of Old Master Zhan, feigned being a peacemaker.
To the old man, this naturally made her seem sensible, the perfect choice for a granddaughter-in-law. However, it only deepened Zhan Mohan's displeasure.
A knock on the door interrupted their stalemate. Fang Xun pushed the door open and first nodded slightly to the old master.
"Mr. Zhan, there's a meeting at the company that requires your presence. Should I postpone it?"
Zhan Mohan raised his hand and stood up from the sofa. "Grandpa, I have matters at the company and cannot accompany you. I'll be leaving now."
Without waiting for the old man's approval, he left with Fang Xun.
The old master had nowhere to vent his anger and could only resort to sighs.
"Alright, since Mohan has left, I won't stay any longer."
He got up to leave, and Feng Shiming linked her arm through Jiang Siyu's. "Grandpa, I'd like to stay and chat with Siyu sister."
The old man nodded in acquiescence. After he had completely disappeared around the corner of the corridor, Feng Shiming returned with a rush.
"Siyu sister, what were you and Brother Mohan talking about before we arrived? Why does your face look so bad?"
Feng Shiming was perceptive enough to read expressions, especially when Jiang Siyu's face was practically dragging on the floor. Anyone but a fool could have guessed that their conversation had gone awry.
Furthermore, Feng Shiming was well aware of Jiang Siyu's intentions.
Her support for this "sister-in-law" was merely a matter of mutual benefit.
Speaking of their previous conversation, Jiang Siyu couldn't help but feel a surge of sorrow. She recounted the earlier events with a tearful voice.
Feng Shiming was indeed on the same side as her, their minds working in remarkably similar ways. "It must have been that woman Wei Yumeng who said something to Brother Mohan. Otherwise, why would Brother Mohan say such hurtful words to you after going out?"
Although Jiang Siyu didn't think so, she couldn't be bothered to explain, as it would only increase Feng Shiming's dislike for Wei Yumeng.
"But Brother Mohan is also strange. He's so proud, yet Wei Yumeng has done something so shameful, and he still hasn't broken up with her."
It was common knowledge that the child Wei Yumeng was carrying belonged to Xin Ran. To outsiders, Zhan Mohan should have severed all ties with Wei Yumeng immediately to avoid her bringing shame to the Zhan family with her illegitimate child.
However, Jiang Siyu was one of the few who knew the truth. She shook her head. "Actually, the child Wei Yumeng is carrying is Ahan's. He just doesn't know it yet."
Hearing this, Feng Shiming almost jumped up. "What did you say? That child is Brother Mohan's? Then why is she... No, no, if Brother Mohan knew the truth, they would definitely reconcile."
This statement hit the nail on the head. Even if they had issues now, if this truth were revealed, their reconciliation would only be a matter of time.
At that point, she would be nothing more than a laughable clown, having achieved nothing.
Jiang Siyu absolutely refused to let Wei Yumeng have another chance to stand beside Zhan Mohan and flaunt her status. The position of Mrs. Zhan could only be hers, and must be hers.
Thinking of this, her expression flickered. Yes, she had to seize this opportunity to completely sever any possibility of their reconciliation.
"If only one of them hated the other to the bone."
Jiang Siyu suddenly murmured this, which instantly enlightened Feng Shiming.
Yes, someone as proud as Brother Mohan, if Wei Yumeng were heartlessly determined to leave him, he would have no choice but to let go, no matter how unwilling he was.
It was like Zhan Mohan had once said, was he supposed to beg Wei Yumeng not to leave?
"Siyu sister, I have an idea that will make Wei Yumeng never want to see Brother Mohan again."
This suggestion also made Jiang Siyu's eyes light up. "Tell me."
"You find someone to leak intimate photos of you and Brother Mohan. When Wei Yumeng sees them, she'll be even more convinced that you and Brother Mohan are already together. With irrefutable evidence, she'll have to believe it, even if she doesn't want to. Given her personality, she absolutely won't be able to accept it."
Wei Yumeng's greatest characteristic was her pride. When exposed, it would naturally become a tool for others to attack her.
This idea was indeed good. As long as Wei Yumeng believed it, it would be as if Zhan Mohan had no way to defend himself.
Jiang Siyu knew very well that when it came to clarifying relationships, for Zhan Mohan, it was a matter of willingness.
His unequivocal denial of their relationship today was the best example.
"I'll arrange this. I have reliable people in the media."
Jiang Siyu was very skilled at such matters.
"Siyu sister, do you think Wei Yumeng might not be able to handle the shock and miscarry or something?"
While Jiang Siyu was considering how to proceed, Feng Shiming, stroking her chin, suddenly blurted this out.
This also reminded Jiang Siyu that the child Wei Yumeng was carrying remained the biggest hidden danger.
Even if they drove Wei Yumeng away, what if she returned one day and requested another paternity test? Then all their current arrangements would be in vain. Even if Zhan Mohan no longer wanted her, the child was an undeniable bloodline.
Thinking of this, Jiang Siyu's expression became increasingly cruel. She had planned so much, endured so much, and was on the verge of becoming Mrs. Zhan. She absolutely could not let such a significant hidden danger go unchecked.
"Yes, if her child is lost, wouldn't that be the same as having no evidence?"
The two exchanged glances, both understanding the other's meaning.
"There are many ways to get rid of this child, but to do it so flawlessly that even Ahan cannot investigate it... that might be a bit difficult, right?"
Listening to Jiang Siyu's words, Feng Shiming shrugged. It wasn't just a bit difficult, it was very difficult! With Brother Mohan's ruthless methods, if he truly investigated, he could probably uncover even the most ancient injustices.
The two talked late into the night. With this hidden threat removed, Wei Yumeng would have no chance of a comeback.
Meanwhile, Wei Yumeng was completely unaware of the impending danger. She had promised to complete the work handover and would do her best to fulfill it.
For the next few days, she was busy with this task. However, working in the same company, she never saw Zhan Mohan again.
The brief moment of gentleness from him that day felt like an illusion, and even her memory of it was fading.
She left the company and walked along the sidewalk absentmindedly. Her phone vibrated in her pocket, making her thigh tingle. She took it out and saw keywords like "Mr. Zhan" and "Miss Jiang."
Her heart skipped a beat, but being as stubborn as she was, she resolutely clicked on the news.
The text was not large, but several high-definition pictures met her eyes.
Jiang Siyu was smiling radiantly, and beside her was a man with handsome features and unparalleled elegance. It could only be Zhan Mohan.
They were talking intimately, must have been discussing something happy for Jiang Siyu to be smiling so joyfully.
She wasn't sure if it was psychological, but she felt as though Zhan Mohan in the photo had a slight smile on his lips, a rare gentleness he seldom displayed.
Zhan Mohan, it turns out everything was just my illusion. You were harsh with me, yet I forgot you also had moments of tenderness.