Everyone understood the logic, and if it were someone else, they might have chosen to leave or divorce when facing such a situation. But when it happened to oneself, who could truly remain completely rational?
Chu Zi'an had originally come to find Wei Yumeng. He heard from Yang Tao that Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan had come for a check-up. This hospital was also one that she had made arrangements for beforehand, and if Wei Yumeng herself was unwilling to reveal the truth to Zhan Mohan, he would have to go to several more hospitals to find out.
However, if Zhan Mohan was truly insistent, there was no need to keep it hidden any longer. After all, there wasn't another man in the world as persistent as him, especially someone like Zhan Mohan, who was excellent, had connections, and stood at the pinnacle of society. He had no reason to waste his time here with her.
This was enough to prove that he was sincere towards Wei Yumeng.
In fact, their actions could be considered a test of their relationship. Only when the relationship was stable enough would it not be easily destroyed by external forces.
"Stop thinking, Yang Tao is waiting for us ahead. Let's go meet them first."
Some matters still needed to be dealt with subsequently. Neither of them believed that Zhan Mohan would let this go so easily. The man's assertiveness, even more so than Zhan Youyu, was beyond ordinary.
What he had decided on, whether it was a matter or a person, he would not give up easily.
Wei Yumeng wiped away her tears, her eyes red.
Seeing her so distressed, Chu Zi'an said, "Alright, you're pregnant now. Your emotions can't be too extreme."
Wei Yumeng glanced at him sideways. "Pregnant women also have negative emotions and need to vent them."
As she said this, her mind drifted back to Zhan Mohan and Jiang Siyu. She asked,
"Where do you think Jiang Siyu and Zhan Mohan are now?"
Chu Zi'an looked at her absent-mindedness and found it amusing.
"Look at you, you've only been separated for a short while and you're already overthinking. Are you sure you've made up your mind to give up? In your current state, with all this insecurity, even if they had done nothing, you probably wouldn't believe it."
Therefore, he increasingly felt that being in love was not good. Besides finding someone to control your emotions, the sweet moments were too fleeting, and the pain was far greater.
He had liked Wei Yumeng before, but he was the type to go with the flow. If he liked someone and saw no outcome, he would let go gracefully and wouldn't be too obsessed.
Because he knew too well that no matter how rational a person was, once they fell in love, if it didn't end well, the person you loved would take half your life.
Wei Yumeng was indeed a very conflicted person, always has been. She couldn't be decisive, nor could she completely let go and interact with Zhan Mohan as before.
She could only brace herself and retort to Chu Zi'an.
"You've never even been in a relationship, what do you know?"
Chu Zi'an nodded with a smile. "That's right. It's precisely because I've seen too many of you who love each other to death over relationships that I've decided not to get involved in love. This thing, when it's good, it's called sweetness, and when it's bad, it's poison that burns through the intestines, with a strong aftereffect."
Being hurt too deeply, one wouldn't be able to recover for three to five years.
Wei Yumeng thought carefully. What Chu Zi'an said was indeed true. Her time with Zhan Mohan had both sweetness and pain. The sweetness was only temporary, but the pain had a great aftereffect that lingered for a long time.
When they arrived, Wei Yumeng got out of the car, and Yang Tao was already waiting.
"Yumeng."
"Dr. Yang..."
Wei Yumeng's voice was a little hoarse, likely from crying so hard earlier.
Seeing that Wei Yumeng's emotions were indeed not quite right, Yang Tao guessed what had happened. She suddenly pulled Chu Zi'an aside and slapped him.
"I asked you to pick someone up, and you made her cry."
Chu Zi'an was stunned. "I..."
"What 'you'? Hurry up and treat Yumeng to a good meal."
Yang Tao also winked at Chu Zi'an. It was only then that Chu Zi'an realized Yang Tao's intention. She wanted to distract Wei Yumeng.
"Right, right, let's go now."
Saying that, the two of them pulled Wei Yumeng to a restaurant. Wei Yumeng initially didn't want to go. She couldn't eat anything now and just wanted to be alone. But she couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the two of them.
Chu Zi'an ordered food, and Yang Tao accompanied Wei Yumeng, talking to her. Suddenly, she remembered someone else.
"By the way, do you want to call your good friend over?"
"Mu Linjing? No need, she's probably busy today."
She also didn't really want to bother Mu Linjing.
"Alright then, the three of us will eat. Yumeng, I've already made arrangements at the hospital. You don't have to worry. I still have some connections. The key is you. It's time to accept the outcome. If you really can't bear it, you can explain it clearly to Zhan Mohan. As long as the child in your belly is his, I believe he won't refuse you."
Chu Zi'an nudged Yang Tao. "Stop talking. She just saw Zhan Mohan with Jiang Siyu today."
He guessed her heart must have grown cold.
He thought he understood Zhan Mohan a little. He was a proud man who kept everything bottled up. Wei Yumeng had too much self-esteem and was unwilling to compromise for her relationship, perhaps also afraid of rejection.
When two people with such strong personalities came together, it was no wonder they would get internal injuries.
Yang Tao looked at Chu Zi'an, bewildered. "What's going on?"
Chu Zi'an spread his hands helplessly. "Let's not talk about it. Let's discuss the follow-up. Zhan Mohan now believes the child in her belly is Xin Ran's. What are your plans for the future?"
Yang Tao was also considering this. "Yes, Yumeng, you need to think about it. Although we know you might be feeling unwell now, this matter is urgent. What will you do with the child in your belly when it's born?"
Now that her mother had passed away, her father was likely unreliable. She knew a little about these matters.
Wei Yumeng rubbed her forehead in distress, feeling helpless. She felt a sense of being isolated and without support, unable to describe it. It was as if all the troubles were pressing down on her at once, making it hard to breathe.
Chu Zi'an and Yang Tao did not rush her, allowing her to calm down.
A moment later, Wei Yumeng spoke again. "Let's take it one step at a time. When the child is born, I will raise it myself."
Chu Zi'an raised a concern. "If you tell Zhan Mohan now that the child is Xin Ran's, and if the Xin family truly believes the child in your belly is Xin Ran's, his mother and fiancée probably won't let it go so easily, and it might even cause trouble."