Several people arrived at the Fragrant Wine Restaurant and chose a table by the window. As soon as Chu Zi'an sat down, a waiter approached, holding a menu.
Chu Zi'an gestured to Wei Yumeng across from him. "Give the menu to them, ladies first."
The waiter handed the menu to Wei Yumeng. She ordered a few of her favorite dishes and then asked Mu Linjing. Mu Linjing waved her hand.
"You don't need to show me. I'm not a picky eater. Anything is fine."
Wei Yumeng then passed the menu to Yang Tao. "Dr. Yang, see if there's anything you'd like."
Yang Tao didn't take it, instead saying, "Show it to him. He knows what I like to eat."
Chu Zi'an took the menu and said with a half-joking tone, "You're getting lazier and lazier, not even wanting to pick a dish."
"Don't you know what I like to eat? Just pick it for me then," Yang Tao said, raising her delicate eyebrows with a proud smile.
Wei Yumeng and Mu Linjing exchanged a glance. They both understood the implication.
These two, something's going on.
They just didn't know if it was mutual. If it was, that would be even better.
After Chu Zi'an finished ordering, he gave the menu back to the waiter.
Yang Tao turned to Wei Yumeng. "I just looked at the check-up report. The baby in your womb is very healthy, with no problems. Your most important priorities now are ensuring your nutrition and sleep. And pregnant women must maintain a good mood."
Wei Yumeng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and her mood immediately brightened considerably.
"Thank you, Dr. Yang."
Chu Zi'an remembered what Mu Linjing had told him earlier and felt it was necessary to ask Wei Yumeng.
"I heard that Zhan Mohan wants you to give birth to this child, is that right?"
Wei Yumeng took a sip of tea and nodded. "That's about the gist of it."
Chu Zi'an frowned. "That shouldn't be the case. Why would he want you to have this child? Could it be that he suspects this child isn't Xin Ran's, but his own?"
"Whose child this is, doesn't seem to be any of your business, Young Master Chu."
Suddenly, a sharp male voice rang out from the side.
Everyone turned their heads in unison toward the sound. A man with a gloomy gaze was staring at them, sending chills down their spines.
Upon seeing Zhan Mohan, Wei Yumeng immediately guessed that Jiang Siyu must have told him. The last time might have been a coincidence, but this time, how could Zhan Mohan have appeared at a restaurant near the hospital? And his demeanor suggested he was prepared.
As soon as Chu Zi'an saw Zhan Mohan, a cold smile spread across his face, his eyes showing a flicker of joy, or perhaps surprise.
He stood up, partly to avoid being overshadowed by Zhan Mohan's imposing presence. After all, this man could be overly forceful at times, and if he were also at a disadvantage in height, it would be unbearable.
"Mr. Zhan, you finally remembered me."
"I originally had no intention of remembering you, but you've been lingering around my wife every day, even colluding with her to deceive me. Naturally, I had to investigate."
At first, he hadn't paid much attention to such an insignificant figure. After all, there were too many employees like Chu Zi'an in the company. But ever since he started interacting with Wei Yumeng, and especially hearing from Jiang Siyu that Chu Zi'an was with Wei Yumeng this time, a surge of anger erupted within him.
He wasn't blaming Wei Yumeng, but Chu Zi'an. He believed Chu Zi'an was approaching Wei Yumeng solely to attract his attention.
Chu Zi'an chuckled self-mockingly. "Then it truly isn't easy to get Mr. Zhan's attention. We were just discussing the child in Yu Meng's womb. I heard you want her to have it, but that's not like you. From what I know of you, you should have unequivocally made her abort the child."
"Chu Zi'an, this is our family's private matter. You should interfere less. If your grandfather finds out, you might only be able to return home and reflect in solitude."
Zhan Mohan knew that Old Master Chu had always wanted Chu Zi'an to take over the company. However, Chu Zi'an insisted on coming to Zhan Corporation, claiming it was for an internship, but his true purpose was known only to himself.
As soon as Chu Zi'an heard Zhan Mohan bring up his grandfather, his expression immediately darkened, and he grew angry.
"Zhan Mohan, can you stop trying to scare me with Grandpa all the time?"
Mu Linjing sensed the tense atmosphere between the two.
She spoke up. "Mr. Zhan, perhaps... you could join us for the meal."
Since he was already here, it wouldn't be right to make him stand.
Yang Tao chimed in. "Yes, Mr. Zhan, since you're here, why not sit down and eat with us."
Chu Zi'an looked displeased upon hearing this.
"You two, who is paying for this meal? How can you casually invite him to sit and eat? I don't want to eat with him."
Zhan Mohan sneered. "Is Young Master Chu afraid of me?"
"Who's afraid of you? Do you think you're God? What is there to be afraid of."
As Chu Zi'an replied, he was clearly a little flustered. When he was very young, he had noticed Zhan Mohan's unusual gaze, different from other children. He exuded a chilling aura.
"Then why don't you let me sit down? I'll pay for this meal. Eat whatever you like."
Zhan Mohan unceremoniously called over a waiter. "Waiter, please add a seat."
"Coming."
Mu Linjing, understanding the situation, then got up. "Mr. Zhan, please sit next to Yu Meng. I'll sit in the next seat."
Zhan Mohan looked at her with an expression that suggested she was very sensible. "I'll give you a raise when we get back."
She was observant.
Upon hearing about the raise, Mu Linjing's voice became even louder, unable to hide her excitement.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhan."
"Mu Linjing!" Wei Yumeng called out softly, with a hint of gritted teeth.
Mu Linjing patted her shoulder. "Even if I didn't, don't you think Mr. Zhan would insist on sitting next to you? It's better for me to be proactive. My superiors are like gods; I dare not offend them lightly."
With that, Mu Linjing stood up and obsequiously made way for Zhan Mohan.
Zhan Mohan took the seat next to Wei Yumeng as he wished, a meaningful smile flashing across his handsome face.
Wei Yumeng was completely speechless.
After they were seated, Zhan Mohan's gaze fell upon Yang Tao, sitting next to Chu Zi'an.
"Dr. Yang, we meet again."
Although there was a smile on the man's face, it always felt like a chilling wind. Yang Tao felt inexplicably guilty just being looked at by him.
A man as intelligent as Zhan Mohan had likely guessed the whole story when he saw them together.
Yang Tao also smiled awkwardly. "Mr. Zhan, what a coincidence. We meet again."
Zhan Mohan toyed with his teacup, his gaze deep.
"Last time, you were the one who looked at Yu Meng's report, right? And Chu Zi'an asked you for help to pretend it was Mu Linjing who was pregnant."
Yang Tao's lips were almost cramping, and she felt her facial muscles stiffen.
"Yes, Mr. Zhan is truly as prescient as a god."
"Your plan was actually flawless. However, I investigated Mu Linjing's boyfriend, and he said he never even touched her, let alone gotten her pregnant."
Yang Tao hadn't considered this point, but it wasn't her responsibility to think about it. Wei Yumeng and the others were too flustered at the time, and besides Mu Linjing, no one else could help.
Chu Zi'an let out a cold snort of displeasure from the side. "Since you know everything, why didn't you expose Yu Meng earlier? You're letting her give birth to someone else's child. Zhan Mohan, can you tell us what scheme you're cooking up?"