"I'll go talk to him?"
"If you don't go talk to him, what else can you do? Can this situation remain unresolved forever?"
Mu Linjing was also extremely anxious about this matter.
Just then, Wei Yumeng's phone rang again, an unknown number.
After much hesitation, she swiped to answer.
"May I ask who this is?"
"I am Xin Ran's mother. Miss Wei, you should still remember me."
Upon hearing it was Xin Ran's mother, Wei Yumeng could roughly guess the reason for her call.
"Auntie, what is it?"
"Let's meet. I have something I need to discuss with you."
Mu Linjing kept nodding encouragingly beside her.
Wei Yumeng then agreed, "Alright, where?"
"I'll send you the location."
"Okay."
Wei Yumeng hung up the phone, and Mu Linjing eagerly asked,
"Was that Xin Ran's mother who called?"
"Yes, she wants to talk to me. I suppose it's about me and Xin Ran."
Wei Yumeng pondered; that was likely the only topic.
"Then go. It has to be resolved sooner or later; dragging it out won't help. No matter what her mother says, you just insist that this child is yours alone, has nothing to do with Xin Ran, and you don't want the Xin family to take responsibility."
Mu Linjing knew how important this child was to Wei Yumeng. Even without experiencing motherhood or pregnancy, she could understand the depth of that emotion.
Every woman yearns to be a mother. The crucial point was that Wei Yumeng couldn't conceive before. Now that she was finally pregnant, if she were to abort it, she might regret it forever, even if she ended up with someone she loved.
Wei Yumeng stood up, "Okay, I'll go now."
"Wait, wait, eat something first before you leave."
Mu Linjing looked at the table full of dishes, thinking that Young Master Zhan had specifically bought them. It was best to at least try some, especially since Wei Yumeng hadn't eaten all day.
Wei Yumeng nodded, "Right, right, I'll eat first then go."
Together, they finished all the dishes that Zhan Mohan had sent over, leaving nothing behind.
Wei Yumeng headed directly to the place Xin's mother had indicated. It wasn't far, just a nearby cafe. She reached it in a couple of steps.
Pushing open the door, Xin's mother was already seated inside, accompanied by a woman of similar age, looking like a socialite, adorned in designer brands.
If she wasn't mistaken, this must be Xin Ran's fiancée, whom Xin's mother had mentioned before.
She knew she was facing a fierce battle, but to protect the child in her womb, she had to bravely step forward.
Xin's mother greeted Wei Yumeng as she entered, as her upbringing and etiquette dictated.
"Hello, Miss Wei. I didn't expect we'd have a chance to meet again."
"Auntie."
After a brief greeting, Wei Yumeng sat down.
Xin's mother then called a waiter, "One coffee for this lady... no, one milk."
Xin's mother then turned to Wei Yumeng and said, "Miss Wei, you're pregnant now, aren't you? You can't drink coffee."
Wei Yumeng curled her lips, her tone indifferent.
"I can have anything."
The waiter asked again, "One hot milk, is that right?"
"Yes, please. Thank you," Wei Yumeng replied politely to the waiter.
After the waiter left, Xin's mother said, "Since we're not meeting for the first time, I'll get straight to the point. The lady next to me is Xin Ran's fiancée, Zheng Yuanyuan. We are already preparing for their engagement. However, I heard from Xin Ran last time that you are pregnant, and the child is his, correct?"
Wei Yumeng was not surprised by Xin's mother's words; it seemed perfectly normal. Wasn't this the reason Xin's mother had come today?
She remained composed, having been mentally prepared.
"Auntie, you might have misunderstood my intention. I am not pregnant and seeking anyone for anything. My purpose is very simple: this child belongs only to me. She does not belong to Xin Ran, nor to anyone else."
Xin's mother scoffed, "Miss Wei, you must be joking. The child in your womb is from our Xin family. How can it be yours just because you say so? Moreover, our Xin Ran is about to get engaged to Yuanyuan. Who knows if you'll come back to negotiate with us after giving birth? There are many women like you these days."
Xin's mother's sarcasm was evident, but Wei Yumeng was no longer a pushover who could be easily bullied.
Her stance was clear: "If you want me to abort this child, I can only apologize. This child is mine, and I will not let anyone harm her."
Zheng Yuanyuan, who had been silent, could no longer hold back. Spoiled and accustomed to luxury, she had a fiery temper.
"Calling you Miss Wei is giving you respect. A woman like you, who is involved with a married man, has no right to negotiate with us. If you hadn't seduced Xin Ran, how could you have gotten pregnant? I know you're just trying to use this child to threaten Xin Ran, right? Are you short on money? Tell me, how much money do you need, and I'll give it to you."
Wei Yumeng glanced coldly at Zheng Yuanyuan.
"Do you think having money makes you great? Even if you give me more money, I won't abort the child in my womb. I've already promised you that no matter what happens to this child in the future, it will have nothing to do with you!"
Zheng Yuanyuan immediately became furious, her voice rising several decibels.
"You say it has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with you? Don't think I don't know what games you're playing. This child must be aborted!"
"This is my Zhan family's child. By what right can you abort her?"
Just then, a sharp, icy male voice boomed from the doorway, carrying a chill that made one's heart tremble.
However, upon hearing the familiar voice, Wei Yumeng froze. Her back stiffened, and for a long time, she couldn't comprehend what was happening.
The questions swirling in her mind were: Why was Zhan Mohan suddenly here?
How did he know she was here?
Was this child his? How could he be so sure?
No, Zhan Mohan now knew she was pregnant. Wei Yumeng felt her head was about to explode.
Xin's mother and Zheng Yuanyuan were also stunned. They exchanged glances, completely taken aback by Zhan Mohan's appearance.
The Xin family had suffered losses at Zhan Mohan's hands several times, and Xin's mother knew well that it was all because of the woman in front of her.
The Xin family had only recently recovered, and she didn't want to stir up more trouble.
Xin's mother held some apprehension towards Zhan Mohan. Not only did the Zhan family support him, but he also possessed immense capabilities of his own.
This man could control everything in Pengcheng; no one dared to offend him.
She spoke somewhat politely, "Mr. Zhan, what a coincidence. How do you happen to be here?"
Zhan Mohan walked with steady steps to Wei Yumeng's side, casually placing a hand on her shoulder.
"Didn't I tell you to wait for me at home? Why did you come here?"