Even though he knew his lower body was paralyzed and he had no feeling, Wei Yumeng still felt uncomfortable.
"Then I'll sit on the edge of the bed and talk to you, so I won't be looking down on you."
"I'm asking you, did you really not hit me and Zhan Lin with your car?"
This topic successfully attracted Wei Yumeng's attention. She didn't even move and eagerly explained to Zhan Mohan.
"I really didn't. If you don't believe me, you can send Fang Xun to investigate."
He put his arms around her waist and looked directly at her. The woman's face was very small, her features delicate, and her skin was fair and rosy, as if it could ooze water.
"Then tell me the whole story."
Wei Yumeng was completely immersed in this matter.
"I was short of money at the time and worked several jobs. One day, my friend called me and asked me to be a designated driver. The pay was good, so I went. But as soon as I got in the car, before I even met the person, I heard someone shouting that someone had been hit. I got out of the car and saw it then."
And so she was inexplicably framed.
At first, she didn't know it was Wei Jinkai's car, or Wei Anguo told her later.
The most unfortunate thing was that there were no cameras on the road where the accident happened, it was a blind spot, and all the fingerprints in the car were hers. She couldn't even defend herself.
When Zhan Mohan heard this, it did seem a bit too coincidental, but that was assuming Wei Yumeng was telling the truth.
"I'll have someone investigate this again, but don't think you can lie to me!"
"Go and investigate. At worst, you can ask Wei Jin."
"Do you really think she'll talk to me if I ask Wei Jin?"
Zhan Mohan helplessly raised his fingertip and flicked her forehead, causing Wei Yumeng to cry out in pain.
"Zhan Mohan, can you be gentler?"
"I didn't realize you were afraid of pain."
You acted all brave when you were being punished.
Wei Yumeng raised her fist and looked unconvinced: "I'm not a stone, why wouldn't I be afraid of pain?"
"Well, then you'll be more obedient in the future."
He realized that she was even cuter when she complied with him. Her prickly demeanor was better left for others.
When he realized that such a thought had suddenly appeared in his mind, he abruptly pushed Wei Yumeng away. Wei Yumeng stumbled back a few steps, looking at Zhan Mohan with confusion.
What was wrong with this person? He was fine just now, how could he change his mind so quickly?
Just as she was about to ask him.
Zhan Mohan's eyes, as cold as ice, swept over her: "Get out!"
"I..."
"Didn't you hear what I said?"
At this moment, Zhan Mohan seemed to be enveloped in darkness, his deep eyes filled with storm clouds, oppressive.
Wei Yumeng couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. He was completely different from just now. She didn't dare to provoke him and could only retreat obediently.
Walking onto the corridor, she saw Fang Xun and hurried forward.
"Fang Xun, how is my mother? Did the doctor say anything?"
"Madam, please rest assured, she's out of danger for the time being. She's in the ward now and is being looked after by a dedicated person."
Wei Yumeng's worries of the past few days finally subsided. She patted her chest a few times.
"It's good that she's alright."
"Then I'll go find Mr. Zhan."
"Oh, wait a minute, he seems to be in a bad mood today, so be careful."
She was telling him this out of kindness because Fang Xun usually treated her well. If it were Ning Tao, she would have been happy to see her run into trouble.
Fang Xun was taken aback: "Madam and Mr. Zhan, did you quarrel again?"
"It wasn't exactly a quarrel, just a few words, and then he got angry and even... " Wei Yumeng just remembered that she had been sitting on Zhan Mohan's lap just now and quickly changed her words, "Forget it, I won't say anymore. Just be careful yourself."
"Thank you for the reminder, Madam."
With that, Fang Xun walked past Wei Yumeng.
He pushed open the door. Zhan Mohan sat in his wheelchair, his gaze complex, his expression dark, and he indeed seemed to be in a bad mood.
He walked forward and carefully handed the documents to Zhan Mohan.
"Mr. Zhan, here is the information on the piece of land you wanted."
Zhan Mohan took it and flipped through it, but didn't take in a single word. Then, he looked up and asked Fang Xun.
"Do you think I've been acting strange lately?"
"Strange?" Fang Xun tentatively asked, "Can I tell you the truth?"
"Nonsense, do you think I want you to lie to me?"
Fang Xun straightened his back and coughed twice.
"Recently, Mr. Zhan's attitude towards Madam seems to have changed. He doesn't seem to dislike her as much as before, and sometimes he even helps her behind her back."
When Madam first entered the Zhan family, although Mr. Zhan's methods weren't particularly harsh, she was still left to fend for herself. How could he care about her so much now?
Zhan Mohan thought back carefully. It was true. What was wrong with him? How could he have forgotten what she did to him and Zhan Lin back then?
Even though she kept saying it wasn't her, she was still the suspect until evidence was found.
Seeing Zhan Mohan looking troubled and conflicted, Fang Xun confirmed the saying that outsiders always see things more clearly than those involved.
He slowly wanted to remind Zhan Mohan and make him realize something.
"Mr. Zhan, in your heart, do you have no good feelings towards Madam at all?"
Zhan Mohan was stunned. The question echoed in his mind. He had good feelings for Wei Yumeng? How was that possible?
Was Fang Xun joking with him?
How could he possibly like a woman who, even after being married, still thought about other men and constantly tried to cuckold him?
Soon, Zhan Mohan dismissed the idea. He had probably gotten used to seeing her, and she looked more pleasing to the eye than before, but that didn't mean anything.
The light in his eyes flickered, dim and bright.
"Don't talk nonsense. I could never like her. Even if I liked Shi Yi, I would never like that kind of woman!"
Unbeknownst to him, Feng Shi Yi, who happened to be passing by the door, overheard Zhan Mohan's words. A joyful smile spread across her face, and her heart fluttered with delight.
She knew that she and Mo Han had grown up together since childhood. Their childhood sweetheart relationship and years of affection could not be easily changed by a Wei Yumeng.
Fang Xun sighed: "Then I won't say anymore. Let Mr. Zhan figure it out himself later."
He didn't believe Zhan Mohan would like Feng Shi Yi. He had always treated Feng Shi Yi with brotherly affection, like a sister. If they were truly meant to be a couple, would Madam have entered the picture?
Their Mr. Zhan was so clear-headed in his work, like a mirror, but why was he so muddled when it came to his own feelings?
Oh well, since they were both married, their relationship issues didn't need to be rushed.
"You can go out. If there are any problems with this document, I'll find you. Also, my second aunt will be at the Zhan family for the next two days. Keep a close eye on her and don't let her cause any trouble with Wen Yulan."
In two days, he was going on a business trip. If the house became chaotic, it would disturb his grandfather's peace, and he would not let them off easily.
Wei Yumeng sat in the courtyard for a while and then ran into Zhan Yichen. She knew he didn't like her and turned to leave.
"What, are you afraid to see me now? Or are you guilty and afraid that if you say something I'll see through it, and then you'll go and complain to my brother?"
"My impression in my brother's eyes, and who I am, he knows better than you. You don't need to be like a woman and gossip to him."
Zhan Yichen's anger was completely ignited by her words. He stepped forward and grabbed her collar.
"Wei Yumeng, do you really think you're the young mistress of the Zhan family to dare speak to me like this!"
Perhaps in the previous few times, Wei Yumeng had indeed been wary of this troublesome second young master, but now, she was somewhat numb from his harassment.
Since she couldn't escape the Zhan family anyway, she at least wanted to live each day there without being bullied by anyone.
Before, she had taken the blame for Wei Jin and lacked confidence. Now that she had told Zhan Mohan the truth, she didn't need to be timid with Zhan Yichen anymore.
"You can choose not to consider me the young mistress of the Zhan family, but my name is on your brother's household registration. In name, I am your sister-in-law. What, does the second young master have such good upbringing that he dares to speak to his sister-in-law like this, grabbing her collar?"
She was retaliating in kind. Before, Wen Yulan had said she had poor upbringing, so this time she brought Wen Yulan along.
Zhan Yichen was almost furious with Wei Yumeng. This woman dared to talk back to him like this.
How long had she been in the Zhan family, and she was already so sharp-tongued.
Just as he was about to argue with her again, his peripheral vision caught a figure on the floor above not far away. He suddenly changed his mind, tilted his head, and gradually moved closer to Wei Yumeng's lips...