“You’re incapable, aren’t you?” Wei Yumeng blurted out without a second thought.
The man’s gaze suddenly sharpened. “I’m incapable?”
This woman dared to question his abilities, and it wasn't the first time. She had said the same thing last time.
It seemed if he didn't prove his strength to her, he'd truly be labeled as incapable.
He abruptly reached out and pulled her arm. Wei Yumeng stumbled and fell onto his lap, caught off guard. Immediately, his lips pressed down on hers. Wei Yumeng was truly startled by his sudden action, her heart pounding intensely, as if her entire heart was about to leap out of her chest.
Gradually, his body began to react. Wei Yumeng felt that burning sensation and almost jumped up in alarm but was held down by the man.
He tugged at the corner of his lips, his throat making a soft sound.
“You said I was incapable? Then let’s try it here today.”
Wei Yumeng hastily waved her hands, her face pale with fear.
“No, no, no, I believe you, I believe you, you’re very capable, extremely capable!”
Zhan Mohan’s hand around her waist did not loosen despite her words. His deep, obsidian eyes remained fixed on her.
“You know I’m capable without even trying?”
“No need to try, I… I can already feel it, Mr. Zhan, please, please let me go first.” wap.kanshu伍.net
“Oh, you can already feel it? Then tell me, how did you feel it?”
He lowered his gaze slightly, his hot breath fanning across her face. The corners of his lips curled up ever so slightly, but Wei Yumeng was too panicked at the moment to notice.
“Really, I can already feel it. I’ll never question whether you’re capable or not again, okay?”
She seemed truly frightened.
Fine, he just wanted to tease her. It would be bad if he ended up burning himself later.
Zhan Mohan relented to her wishes and finally let her go.
Wei Yumeng practically leaped off him, her small face flushed like the sky at sunset.
“Considering you’re somewhat sensible, I’ll forgive you for now.”
Seeing that he had finally withdrawn, Wei Yumeng breathed a sigh of relief.
“Then, about my request earlier, can I…?”
“As long as you behave and don’t cause trouble, I can reluctantly agree to it.”
After all, this woman seemed quite interesting now.
Wei Yumeng beamed when Zhan Mohan agreed, her eyes curving like the moon in the sky, exceptionally radiant.
“Okay, I’ll definitely behave. Thank you, Zhan Mohan.”
She excitedly reached out and grabbed his hand.
His handsome face returned to its usual indifferent expression. He expressionlessly withdrew his hand.
“I need to work now, you should go out.”
“Then… then I’ll make you a cup of coffee to refresh yourself.”
Wei Yumeng felt like she was about to fly with joy. Next, as long as Zhan Mohan made a move, she would see the embarrassed faces of that Wei family.
She had finally avenged her mother. Turning, she ran out. Zhan Mohan watched her retreating figure, the light in his eyes growing increasingly soft.
His phone suddenly vibrated. He reached for it and opened the message, only to see a photograph.
His face, which had been softening moments ago, gradually stiffened. His eyes, sharp as knives, stared at the image.
This woman, indeed, couldn’t be trusted. One moment she was obedient and charming, and the next, she had given him a cuckold’s hat.
Wei Yumeng happily carried the brewed coffee and pushed open the door, unaware that a storm was brewing for her.
“Your coffee is ready.”
As soon as she stepped into the office, she felt the atmosphere turn bone-chillingly cold. Looking at Zhan Mohan’s face, as dark as Guan Yu’s, she wondered what was going on. He had been fine just moments ago.
“What… what’s wrong?”
Zhan Mohan’s eyebrows were furrowed, his voice as cold as ice, chilling people to the bone.
“Where did you go today?”
“I went to…” Wei Yumeng suddenly realized something was wrong. Why would Zhan Mohan suddenly ask her this? Or had he already found out that she had gotten Gu Shuyi out of the mental hospital today?
Hearing her pause, Zhan Mohan immediately knew the photograph was real. No wonder her attitude towards him had been so good today; she was guilty.
“Wei Yumeng, I advise you to tell the truth, or our agreement just now will be void.”
“No… I’ll tell you. I went to pick up my mother today.”
“Where did you pick her up from?”
“The mental hospital.”
This question and answer sounded like an interrogation.
Zhan Mohan’s gaze was as sharp as a blade, staring at Wei Yumeng until she dared not meet his eyes.
“How did you know your mother was in the mental hospital?”
This was the crucial point. Wei Yumeng had asked him to investigate before, and now, she had gone directly to find her. It was obviously impossible with her own ability.
Wei Yumeng dared not tell Zhan Mohan that the mysterious man had helped her find out. That would only lead to bigger misunderstandings.
“I asked a friend to help me check.”
“Xin Ran?”
For some reason, when Wei Yumeng heard Zhan Mohan say Xin Ran’s name, his eyes seemed to hold a surge of anger. Why did he have such hostility towards Xin Ran?
She nodded with difficulty: “Yes.”
“It seems you two have quite a good relationship. He’s even willing to help you find your mother and accompany you to the hospital to pick her up. Why don’t you just let Xin Ran be your husband?”
Zhan Mohan’s already indifferent handsome face grew even more somber. The veins on his forehead bulged, making him look particularly menacing.
What was her relationship with this Xin Ran? No matter what, she always thought of that man named Xin Ran first. Based on his instincts as a man, this Xin Ran didn't seem to mind her marital status at all. If that was the case, he didn't mind making that man give up.
His person, Zhan Mohan’s person, even if he didn’t like her, she was not for others to covet.
Wei Yumeng dared not provoke Zhan Mohan. She had just managed to persuade him to help her deal with the Wei family. If she argued with him now, not only would she anger him, but she would also suffer.
She still decided to explain to him again. After all, there was really nothing between her and Xin Ran.
“Mr. Zhan, Xin Ran and I are just university classmates. You know my mother’s situation. As her daughter, I can’t just stand by and do nothing. Besides, I’m already married to you now, so I won’t think about things I shouldn’t, and I wouldn’t dare to.”
“Well said, ‘wouldn’t dare to.’ Aren’t you thinking enough already? Wei Yumeng, I want you to promise me that you will have no further contact with this Xin Ran, not even as friends.”
This woman looked a bit foolish, and who knew when Xin Ran might trick her.
Wei Yumeng was not surprised that Zhan Mohan would make such a demand. In her eyes, this man could think of anything and do anything. He was possessive and not to be trifled with.
Now was not the time to negotiate with him. She could only agree for now and deal with the Wei family matters first.
“Okay, I promise.”
“If I find out you’ve deceived me again, I can send your mother back to the mental hospital, and she’ll never get out.”
Wei Yumeng’s eyes widened in terror, her slender shoulders trembling incessantly.
She suddenly grabbed Zhan Mohan’s hand and shook her head vigorously.
“No, I beg you, don’t treat my mother like this. If she goes back in, she really won’t be able to live.”
Zhan Mohan clasped her slender wrist in return, his eyes as dark as ink, filled with a strong warning.
“Then you must be obedient. This is your last chance.”
Wei Yumeng nodded tremblingly, feeling extremely uneasy. She was afraid Zhan Mohan would really send Gu Shuyi back to the mental hospital. Zhan Mohan’s influence was even stronger than the Wei family’s. If Gu Shuyi went back in, even if she sought help from Xin Ran, it would likely be in vain.
Before leaving, Wei Yumeng wanted to ask one more thing: “How did you know I went with Xin Ran?”
Zhan Mohan saw no need to hide this from her. He opened his phone and handed it to her.
“Someone sent me this photo. It’s of you waiting for Xin Ran by the roadside.”
Wei Yumeng was stunned. If that was the case, she had been followed since she left the Zhan residence. Who could it be?
Wen Yulan!
Only she could have done it. The last person she saw before leaving the house was her. Otherwise, no one else would have known she was leaving at that time. It must have been her who sent it to Zhan Mohan.
Where did she offend her? Ever since she entered the Zhan family, Wen Yulan had been making things difficult for her.
She wouldn't argue with Zhan Mohan about this anymore. After all, even if Wen Yulan was his stepmother, she was still his father’s woman. In his heart, she was just a chess piece, to be discarded immediately after being used. Didn’t he just say that to Feng Shiming earlier?
Wei Yumeng drooped her head like a frost-bitten eggplant, looking utterly dejected.
“If you have nothing else, Mr. Zhan, I’ll go back now.”
Zhan Mohan nudged his tongue against the side of his mouth, his eyes gleaming.
“There’s a banquet tomorrow. Dress up nicely and come with me.”
Wei Yumeng turned her head. “Aren’t you bringing Feng Shiming?”
“You are my nominal wife now. It wouldn’t be appropriate to bring Shi Ming.”
His reasoning was sound, and it did seem plausible. In reality, his true intentions were known only to himself.
Wei Yumeng knew she had no right to refuse, so she accepted it calmly.
“Okay.”