Fang Xun knew that Wei Yumeng being alone with Li Huan in the private room today was definitely Ning Tao's doing. He could see it, so Young Master Zhan could see it even more clearly.
At night, Wei Yumeng lay in bed. These past few days, Zhan Mohan hadn't made her sleep on the floor, which also meant avoiding meeting that mysterious person.
Because of what happened during the day, she was still angry with Zhan Mohan. Aside from helping him with his daily life, she hadn't said a single extra word to him.
Just before three in the morning, Wei Yumeng was woken by a series of knocks on the door. The sound wasn't very loud, and it was intermittent, coupled with the howling of the night wind outside.
At first, she thought it was the wind, but then the sound continued incessantly. Even if it was the wind, she wouldn't be able to sleep like this.
She pushed herself up from the bedside, feeling a little scared. She reached out to nudge Zhan Mohan, but before her hand could touch him, she suddenly remembered they were still in a cold war.
Besides, his legs were inconvenient, and he couldn't go downstairs.
Thinking this, she braced herself and went downstairs to open the door. She saw that the window next to the living room was indeed not closed. The strong wind was blowing it open and shut, making a somewhat eerie sound.
She couldn't help but shiver and instinctively hugged herself. Then, bracing against the wind, she walked over and closed the window. As she turned around, she bumped into a wall of flesh and was so startled she was about to scream, but her mouth was covered.
"Do you want to alert everyone in the Zhan family to come and see how the Zhan family's daughter-in-law is meeting a man in secret late at night?"
This voice, this tone of speaking, and the scent from him – who else could it be?
Wei Yumeng didn't dare to cry out loudly. Last time, she had already aroused Zhan Mohan's suspicion. If she attracted people this time, and this man managed to escape again, then she would be the only one to bear the blame.
She nodded obediently.
The man then released the hand covering her mouth. His lips lingered on her neck, his voice seductive, as if trying to bewitch her, yet also making her wary.
"You seem to have lost more weight recently. It's not very comfortable to touch."
Wei Yumeng suppressed her anger. "Just say what you want to do. I'm not interested in wasting time with you here."
"I haven't settled the score with you for setting me up last time. Today, you will pay the price."
The man grabbed her waist and pressed her fiercely against the window. His hot breath sprayed onto her face, and Wei Yumeng trembled all over.
She stiffened her body, her eyes filled with terror.
What did he want to do?
Beside her ear, there was a metallic click. Only then did she realize what he was doing and quickly reached out to push him away.
"Don't you dare touch me!"
The man hooked her chin, his lips curling up in a wicked smile. His voice was like a demon from hell, filling her with dread.
"Whether I touch you or not, I decide! Normally, I've given you chances, but you didn't cherish them. Today, I will have you here!"
He lifted the hem of her clothes. Wei Yumeng struggled with all her might, trying to break free from his grip, but the difference in strength between a man and a woman was too great; she was no match for him.
The man roughly pulled her arm and bit her earlobe.
"I'm telling you, obey me, and you can suffer less later. Otherwise, I'll make sure you don't have the strength to get out of bed tomorrow. Then we'll see how your crippled husband questions you."
He leaned in to kiss her lips, but Wei Yumeng bit down hard. The man's eyes narrowed, and he hissed.
"Stupid woman, let go!"
Wei Yumeng shook her head. No matter what, she couldn't betray Zhan Mohan. Even though he disliked her, since they were married, she would uphold what she should.
The man's large hand suddenly gripped her jaw, causing her to frown in pain. His rage seemed to radiate a destructive power.
"For that crippled husband, you're quite loyal. You'd rather bite your own lip than yield to me!"
Wei Yumeng pushed him away. Her lip had already been broken, and blood seeped out, looking particularly jarring in the night.
"I'm telling you, you'd better leave quickly. I will not yield to you!"
"Heh... You're quite loyal to your husband. However, the child in your belly isn't his, Wei Yumeng. Don't you think that's funny?"
She claimed to follow wifely virtues, yet carried another man's bastard. Who was she trying to fool with her supposed purity?
"The child in my belly is an accident. Besides, I never intended to stay in the Zhan family forever."
Once she found her mother's whereabouts and arranged for her surgery, she would proactively ask Zhan Mohan for a divorce. At that time, she could take responsibility for all the accusations.
She wouldn't let the Zhan family be affected in any way. All she wished for was a peaceful life with her mother.
"You don't plan to stay in the Zhan family forever, so why don't you come with me? I won't treat you badly."
The man's hot fingertips caressed her fair cheek.
Wei Yumeng couldn't see his face clearly, but she hadn't given up on finding the truth.
She suddenly gave him a knowing smile.
"I can go with you, but at least you have to tell me who you are. I can't just go with you without knowing your name."
"Hmph! Little girl, you plan to wait until I reveal my true identity, then tell the Zhan family, and use them to get rid of me. It's killing two birds with one stone."
He could see through her thoughts effortlessly.
Wei Yumeng's face stiffened for a moment. Could this person read minds and see through others' true intentions?
How could he guess her plan in such a short time?
Fortunately, it was night, and neither of them could see each other clearly, which provided her with some protection.
"How could I betray you? You pushed me too far before, and I had no choice. Didn't you almost get me suspected by the Zhan family last time? We're even now."
"Then I'll give you another chance. As long as you agree to come with me, I'll help you leave the Zhan family. Don't you want to find your mother?"
Hearing about her mother, Wei Yumeng's emotions flared up instantly.
"Can you really help me find my mother?"
"I can come and go freely in the Zhan family without being discovered, so you should know my capabilities. It's not difficult to find someone."
Wei Yumeng grabbed his hand, her voice filled with desperate longing.
"Please, help me, help me find my mother's whereabouts. I don't even know if she's alive or dead right now."
She was truly worried about her mother. If Yin Fang and Wei Jin Chao's mother had taken deadly action, with their methods and background, they could have done it flawlessly. She was insignificant and had nothing. She would only suffer.
"Then kiss me, and I'll help you."
"Okay." Wei Yumeng thought it was a kiss on the cheek and readily agreed.
But the man said, "I mean your lips, mouth to mouth..."
Wei Yumeng hesitated. If she really did this, wouldn't she be betraying Zhan Mohan? If he found out later, he would surely be very angry.
Seeing her hesitation, the man's eyes narrowed unhappily. Before she could decide, he quickly leaned in and kissed her.
The warm touch, even carrying a familiar scent, where did it come from?
Why did this man feel so similar to the one from the hotel that night?
Her mind was filled with these questions, and she didn't realize that the man had already conquered her. By the time he pulled away, satisfied, he saw her still lost in thought.
"What, do you think kissing me feels pretty good?"
Wei Yumeng finally snapped back to reality and said angrily.
"How could you..."
"Don't you want to find your mother's whereabouts anymore?"
The man's words made Wei Yumeng swallow the rest of her words.
She thought to herself, since they had kissed, she couldn't let him gain anything for free.
"Then help me find out as soon as possible. I'm really worried about my mom."
"As long as you listen obediently and treat me well, my woman, I will naturally cherish her."
Wei Yumeng pouted, wanting to ask who his woman was, but she was afraid of angering him. If he went back on his word and didn't help her, she couldn't do anything about this person.
Once she found her mother's whereabouts, she would definitely find an opportunity to expose this man's true face.
Suddenly, someone shouted from not far away.
"Who's there?"
Immediately after, a strong light shone on the two of them.