Even though her words weren't very clear, Zhan Mohan, being as intelligent as he was, couldn't help but understand her meaning.
Fang Xun was startled by Wei Yumeng's words. Had the madam eaten a bear's heart and a leopard's guts? How dare she speak to CEO Zhan like that.
Zhan Mohan's dark eyes were deep and complex. Seeing her stubborn expression, a fire seemed to ignite within his sharp, dark gaze.
"Wei Yumeng, if you want a divorce from me, you first need to consider if you have the ability to afford your mother's medical expenses here."
"I will find a way for my mother's matters, I don't need CEO Zhan to worry anymore."
She feared that if she let Zhan Mohan continue to manage, one day he might prevent her from seeing Gu Shuyi again. After this ordeal, she could no longer bear the thought of a life-and-death separation from Gu Shuyi.
A deep darkness flickered in the depths of Zhan Mohan's dark eyes, laced with profound complexity.
"Since you want to divorce me, move your mother somewhere else immediately. The medical expenses here are tens of thousands a day. If you have the means to pay, I won't stop you. But if you don't have the money, even if I don't ask you to leave, the hospital won't allow your mother to stay here for free."
Wei Yumeng bit her lip tightly, remaining silent. Zhan Mohan pulled her neck down, a cold and mocking smile appearing on his face.
"If you want to act tough with me, you need to first gauge if you have the capability."
He knew very well that Gu Shuyi was currently clinging to life solely through expensive treatment. Without this money, she would die not long from now.
At that point, it would be more than just paralysis.
This woman dared to touch his bottom line here, provoking his anger. Did she really think that because he cared for her a little, she could do as she pleased?
She, Zhan Mohan, had not reached the point of being led by the nose by a woman.
Fang Xun saw the two of them at loggerheads, neither willing to back down. If this continued, it would surely lead to something serious.
He had no choice but to take the risk and step forward as a peacemaker.
"Madam, please don't be stubborn with CEO Zhan. You can't out-stubborn him. Your mother's health is the priority now. Since CEO Zhan has offered you a way out, just take it. If you continue to argue, it will be your mother who suffers."
Fang Xun's words instantly dampened Wei Yumeng's previously soaring spirit.
She drooped her shoulders dejectedly. She had wanted to vent her emotions, but in the end, she was defeated by reality.
Even now, the desire for a simple life depended on money. Like her, without the money to treat her mother's illness, if she divorced Zhan Mohan, her mother's life would be in jeopardy.
Zhan Mohan saw that the anger on her face had indeed softened considerably, but he wouldn't let Wei Yumeng propose divorce for nothing.
Some words, some actions, once done, should come with consequences.
She wanted to divorce him? Then he could fulfill her wish. It wasn't as if he insisted on clinging to Wei Yumeng.
"You have another option. Unless you can raise your mother's treatment fees every day, I will agree to divorce you."
Wei Yumeng straightened her neck. "You know perfectly well that I can't possibly gather that much money."
He was deliberately making things difficult for her.
Zhan Mohan's lips curved slightly, his smile cold and detached. He leaned down, his chilling breath spraying onto Wei Yumeng's face, making her heart tremble.
"Since you can't come up with the money, yet you want to divorce me, tell me, why should I spend money on someone who has nothing to do with me?"
He was a businessman, not a philanthropist.
Wei Yumeng was rendered speechless by his words, her face looking very grim.
Fang Xun could tell that CEO Zhan was truly angry, and it was because the madam's words earlier had been too harsh, hurting CEO Zhan.
He had always been the one to initiate things. How could anyone dare to propose things to CEO Zhan? He had always been the one in control.
However, he still admired the madam's courage. She truly dared to say anything and do anything.
Fang Xun cautiously stepped forward and said to Zhan Mohan, "CEO Zhan, perhaps we should discuss things first and see what's going on."
Zhan Mohan collected himself and walked out of the corridor with Fang Xun.
He lowered his head and lit a cigarette, his tall figure leaning against the wall, his expression indifferent.
"Have you asked the doctor? What exactly is going on?"
"The doctor said Madam misses you very much. She hasn't seen you for several times. Coupled with her increasing physical pain, for an elderly person, you should understand, at this time, they wish for their children to be by their side. It's not just related to her physical condition, but also to her mental state. I just told CEO Zhan not to argue with Madam, it's normal for her to be in a bad mood."
People tend to say irrational things when they are impulsive.
Hearing Fang Xun's words, Zhan Mohan's heavy mood lightened slightly, but he was still displeased. She had proposed divorce to him time and again, how much did she not want to be with him?
He pointed unhappily at the corridor entrance.
"Does she think she can find someone better than me if she divorces me? Xin Ran, Chu Zi'an?"
Fang Xun asked awkwardly, "CEO Zhan, are you perhaps jealous? Afraid that if Madam divorces you, she'll really marry someone else."
An emotion flashed in Zhan Mohan's eyes before quickly disappearing. He shrugged disdainfully.
"Her? How could I be afraid of her marrying someone else? Can those people compare to me?"
The man was still a bit proud.
Fang Xun didn't argue with CEO Zhan. His own feelings were something only he understood, or perhaps he hadn't fully understood them yet. It was useless for others to point them out. When it came to matters of love, self-realization was the best.
However, these two were likely to be at odds for a while. He only hoped their conflict wouldn't escalate.
The madam could compromise on other matters, but when it came to her mother, she was incredibly persistent.
Wei Yumeng waited by the operating room door until the doctor wheeled Gu Shuyi out. She hadn't woken up yet, wearing an oxygen mask, her face very pale. Wei Yumeng then noticed that Gu Shuyi had indeed lost a lot of weight, her cheeks sunken.
The more she looked, the more her heart ached, and her guilt grew heavier. Tears fell uncontrollably.
"Mom, I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
But Gu Shuyi could no longer speak to her, could no longer answer her.
After Gu Shuyi was moved back to the ward, Wei Yumeng wiped her tears and asked the doctor.
"Doctor, can I ask when she might wake up?"
"Within an hour. Actually, you don't need to worry too much. In her condition, some people wouldn't even survive, becoming vegetative. She can hear you now, she just can't answer. The hospital will take good care of her, and with the accompaniment of family, perhaps she'll recover someday."
Hearing the nurse say this, Wei Yumeng's heavy mood lightened slightly.
"I'll take your good wishes."
"Yes, the subsequent treatment for this patient may cost hundreds of thousands more. Please go to the counter to pay later."
Wei Yumeng was stunned. Hundreds of thousands? Where would she get so much money?
She asked the nurse with embarrassment, "Can you give me some time to gather the money?"
The nurse looked a bit bewildered. "Usually, I see CEO Zhan paying the medical fees. I thought you..."
"I'll pay this time myself. Thank you. I will definitely pay the money within three days."
She didn't want to owe Zhan Mohan any more favors. The more she owed, the harder it would be to repay.
"Alright." The nurse didn't say much and walked out of the room.
Just as she took a few steps after closing the door, she ran into Zhan Mohan. The nurse greeted him enthusiastically.
"CEO Zhan."
"Mmm," Zhan Mohan replied indifferently, reaching out to push open the ward door.
The nurse suddenly called out, "CEO Zhan, the lady inside just said that she will pay this time herself, but asked for three days to raise the money."
Zhan Mohan's brows furrowed instinctively. "How much is it this time?"
"Around three hundred thousand, including nursing fees and so on," the nurse said, knowing that CEO Zhan wasn't short of this amount.
"I know."
Zhan Mohan didn't reply further and pushed the door open to enter.
Fang Xun didn't dare to follow. He had clearly sensed that CEO Zhan's expression was not good, and the aura around him had become sharp. It seemed like another bloody storm was brewing.
Wei Yumeng noticed someone pushing the door and turned instinctively. She saw Zhan Mohan's eyes dark and his face terrifying.
She stood up, about to speak, "Zhan..."
"Wei Yumeng, you keep challenging my limits. Do you really think I can't do anything to you?"
Zhan Mohan abruptly grabbed her waist, pushing her against the wall. He roared, his temple veins bulging, like an enraged wolf.
Wei Yumeng was startled, her face instantly losing all color, her lips trembling uncontrollably.
What was wrong with him now?