With Elder Master Zhan's words, Wei Yumeng felt much relieved. At least Elder Master Zhan still supported Mu Linjing and Zhan Yichen being together.
Although this matter wronged Mu Linjing, it was not Zhan Yichen's fault, and he was trying his best to make amends. Wei Yumeng felt this was forgivable.
Of course, they all had to respect Mu Linjing's wishes. If she really didn't want to, they couldn't force them to be together.
Zhan Yichen had been investigating the identity of the man in the mask, but strangely, he had disappeared after leaving. Days of investigation yielded no results.
Therefore, he suspected Wen Yulan had hidden the person and planned to start investigating from those around Wen Yulan.
However, Zhan Mohan said that the man was not Wen Yulan's subordinate, because he had also sent people to monitor Wen Yulan and had never seen anyone resembling that person around her.
For a time, the investigation fell into a stalemate.
While Zhan Yichen was troubled, he learned from Zhan Mohan that Elder Master Zhan wanted him not to make a fuss. In fact, he himself had not decided whether to handle it publicly. Elder Master Zhan's order was equivalent to making the decision for him.
After all, it was his mother, and he did not want to condemn her directly.
But since his grandfather had indicated that he could still accept Mu Linjing, he would consider it a condition.
"Brother, will Linjing return for the hundredth-day banquet?"
Mu Linjing had been away for more than half a month. She must have traveled to many places and seen many sights. He wondered if she was feeling better and willing to return.
Zhan Mohan shook his head, "Yumeng said she hasn't indicated she's coming back, so we haven't invited her either, lest she hasn't adjusted and forces herself."
Hearing that they were all considering Mu Linjing, Zhan Yichen could only smile bitterly. He missed Mu Linjing terribly.
Although he wouldn't see Mu Linjing at the hundredth-day banquet, he still had to go that day. After all, he was the child's uncle, and it would be inappropriate not to attend.
He went with Elder Master Zhan that day. The reason he ignored Wen Yulan was to show her that his attitude would not change.
He could not tolerate hurting two innocent women simultaneously for his own selfish desires.
Wen Yulan knew what he had been investigating recently and was very angry. Of course, she blamed Mu Linjing more but never reflected on herself.
The hundredth-day banquet was important to Elder Master Zhan, so she naturally had to be present. Many prominent wives from the business circles also attended.
She naturally had to win them over. When these wives went back and spread rumors, more and more people would support Zhan Yichen in the future.
In addition, she had invited the Qiao couple, also to solidify the rumors of a future alliance between the two families.
She was also defiant towards Zhan Yichen's confrontation, and she was determined to have Qiao Ningzhi marry into their family.
Public opinion had changed recently, and she was looking for an excuse to create some news. This hundredth-day banquet came at the right time.
Mother Qiao was initially unwilling to come, but out of respect for the family, and considering that the Qiao family's future would be in Qiao Ningzhi's hands, they, as parents, wanted to pave the way for their daughter as much as possible and build relationships.
The guests invited by the Zhan family this time were all from well-known enterprises. For the Zhan family, it was a celebration of the child's hundredth day, but for them, it was a small business banquet.
After much consideration, the Qiao parents still accepted the invitation.
As soon as she saw them, Wen Yulan smiled broadly and greeted them warmly, pulling them aside to ask them questions.
There was also a lot of media coverage that day, and she knew this would make others believe that they were about to become in-laws, hence their familiarity.
The Qiao family was the bride's side. As long as they couldn't withstand the pressure and the bride's side relented, Zhan Yichen would have to marry her, or he would be irresponsible.
Her calculations were brilliant. Elder Master Zhan and Zhan Mohan saw through it and understood her intentions, but with so many people present, they couldn't just pull her away without losing face.
Seeing this, Wei Yumeng immediately brought Jin Zhi out for everyone to see.
After all, it was the child's hundredth-day banquet, and it was normal to bring the child out for everyone to see.
This drew everyone's attention to the little one. Mother Qiao also said, "Mrs. Zhan, shall we go and see your little grandson together? I heard he looks exactly like Mr. Zhan."
As she spoke, she walked into the crowd. In fact, everyone knew that this grandson was not a biological grandson and there was nothing to be affectionate about. Even at home, Wen Yulan might not pay much attention to the child.
But Mother Qiao insisted on feigning ignorance. She was really annoyed by Wen Yulan. This woman had schemed against her daughter. She could tolerate speaking a few polite words out of respect for the Zhan family.
Wen Yulan could only follow along. Although she didn't care at all and even disliked the child, she had to act like a doting grandmother in front of outsiders.
Everyone was cooing at the baby in Wei Yumeng's arms. Wei Yumeng sensed that Jin Zhi was starting to kick his little legs and knew the child was about to cause trouble. She casually walked up to Mother Qiao and asked, "Aunt Qiao, would you like to hold him?"
Most people were defenseless against this little one. Mother Qiao, as a lucky spectator, naturally wouldn't refuse. She carefully took Jin Zhi from her arms.
Strangely, Jin Zhi only disdained Zhan Mohan, but seemed interested in everyone else. He opened his eyes wide in Mother Qiao's arms.
However, this was no exception to a certain law. After only a few seconds, Mother Qiao felt a dampness in her arms.
"Did this little guy pee?"
There was a wet patch on her chest, so he must have peed.
Wei Yumeng quickly took the child back. "I'm so sorry, Aunt Qiao. This child is so ill-behaved. Shall I take you to change?"
Mother Qiao was also easygoing, "It's okay, what does a hundred-day-old baby know? I'll go and change."
Wei Yumeng naturally led Mother Qiao away. She took out a spare dress for Mother Qiao to change into, and she also changed the outfit of tonight's little hero.
Indeed, this boy's kicking meant trouble.
When Mother Qiao came out of the fitting room, she saw Wei Yumeng taking care of the child. She remembered that Qiao Ningzhi had also praised this Mrs. Zhan for her excellent character.
And she was Zhan Yichen's sister-in-law. Mother Qiao couldn't help but inquire, "Mrs. Zhan, what do you think of Zhan Yichen?"
Wei Yumeng answered frankly, "If you ask me what kind of person he is, I will naturally praise him. Otherwise, I wouldn't have tried to set him up with my best friend."
This was her true intention for the night. "Since you ask, let's be frank. I know why you're asking, but Yichen truly has someone else in his heart. While what he did was wrong, you also know that they are both victims."