Just as Mu Linjing was about to knock on the door, Wei Yumeng stopped her in time.
“Lin Jing, listen to me first.”
Mu Linjing seemed even angrier than her. "What's there to say? If he doesn't want to take responsibility, he can say so directly. We'll raise the child in your belly ourselves."
“That’s not it. Come here first.”
Wei Yumeng was grateful for what Mu Linjing was doing for her, but she had to figure something out now.
Mu Linjing was pulled by Wei Yumeng into the fire escape. She closed the metal door.
“Lin Jing, I suddenly suspect that the child in my belly might not be Zhan Mohan’s.”
“What did you say! Yumeng, don’t scare me. If the child in your belly isn’t Mr. Zhan’s, then wouldn’t that be…”
Mu Linjing was shocked by the thought, then realized something was off.
“But you said you didn’t have anything happen with Xin Ran?”
“Zhan Mohan told me that Xin Ran told him that I have a mole below my chest.”
“So? He’s telling the truth!”
Mu Linjing felt the situation was too bizarre. It was as if they were trapped in a fog, with only Xin Ran knowing the truth.
Wei Yumeng’s claim that nothing happened with Xin Ran based solely on her feelings was too far-fetched.
She clasped Wei Yumeng’s hands and began to worry for her.
“Yumeng, don’t rush. This is the situation: even if you didn’t subjectively want anything to happen with Xin Ran, what if it did happen? For argument’s sake, if the child in your belly is Xin Ran’s, what will you do?”
Wei Yumeng’s gaze was firm as she looked at Mu Linjing earnestly.
“No matter who the father of this child is, he is my child. I have the right to protect him from harm. Besides, it’s not like a child can only be raised by a man. I can raise this child to grow up healthy on my own.”
“Well said, Yumeng. I support you. What do we need those scummy men for? Even if this child doesn’t have a father in the future, I believe he will be stronger than other children because he has a mother as strong as you.”
Mu Linjing had initially wanted her to reconcile with Zhan Mohan, and seeing her in so much pain, she, as a friend, couldn’t bear it.
But now that things had taken such a huge turn, they had to change their strategy.
“Most importantly, he already has Jiang Siyu by his side. Even if the child in my belly is his, he would probably see it as a hindrance.”
Wei Yumeng lowered her head in disappointment, her eyes welling up with sadness.
Mu Linjing hugged her, comforting her distress.
“It’s okay, it’s okay. You still have me. I’ll always be with you. I’ll be this child’s godmother from now on.”
Wei Yumeng smiled. “Thank you, Lin Jing.”
“We’re good sisters, no need for thanks. Don’t overthink it. Regarding the child, we can do a paternity test after he’s born.”
Even if she didn’t want the father, she at least wanted to know who it was, Mu Linjing thought.
Wei Yumeng didn’t say anything. When they returned to the office, Ning Tao came out to inform them.
“There’s a gathering tonight that requires translation and quotation.”
Speaking of translation, Wei Yumeng was the most skilled in the company, so she couldn’t escape. As for quotation…
Ning Tao looked around the room, her gaze finally landing on Mu Linjing.
“It’ll be you and Wei Yumeng. You two are always sticking together like conjoined twins.”
After speaking, Ning Tao turned and left.
Mu Linjing was a little worried and whispered to Wei Yumeng.
“You’re pregnant now, and you’ll inevitably have to drink at the gathering. How about I ask Ning Tao for leave and have someone else go?”
“Don’t. Ning Tao always sees us as thorns in her side. She’d never let me off. Besides, I’m the only one in the company who knows Country A’s language, so it’ll be easier to handle if we encounter anything. It’s fine, I’ll definitely try to push it off then.”
Her situation was different now. Heaven had finally bestowed this child upon her, and she was determined to protect it, no matter the cost.
Mu Linjing guessed that Ning Tao wouldn’t take back her orders, so they could only act according to the situation then.
“Alright, I’ll drink for you then.”
Wei Yumeng smiled knowingly at Mu Linjing, thanking her sincerely from the bottom of her heart.
Zhan Mohan, after discussing the project with Jiang Siyu, sat in his office chair and took a sip of coffee, but the taste was different.
Jiang Siyu hurriedly said, “Ahan, isn’t this your favorite hazelnut coffee? I just bought it from across the street.”
He didn’t move.
“Tastes change. I don’t like it anymore.”
Jiang Siyu’s face showed a moment of awkwardness, but she quickly smiled brightly and said to him.
“Then what kind of coffee do you like? I’ll buy it for you.”
“No need. The one I like, I can’t buy.”
When Zhan Mohan said this, Jiang Siyu didn’t know why, but she saw disappointment in his eyes.
She had never seen such an emotion in Zhan Mohan’s eyes before. This time, she was determined to have him, but he was probably still angry with her for leaving him back then.
So she wasn’t in a hurry. Instead, she first secured the design department of their company. She believed that with the little things of everyday life, Zhan Mohan would surely change his mind.
Thinking this, Jiang Siyu regained her motivation. She bared her teeth and smiled sweetly.
“How about I make you a cup?”
“No, you go and get busy. I have a meeting later.” Zhan Mohan’s attitude towards her had been hot and cold since she returned, making her unable to figure him out.
But she was unwilling to let him go just like that. Oh well, anyway, he was already divorced from that woman named Wei Yumeng, so there would be plenty of time later.
“Then I’ll leave first.”
After Jiang Siyu left, Zhan Mohan called Fang Xun.
Fang Xun pushed open the door. “Mr. Zhan, you were looking for me.”
The man leaned against the desk, his fingertips tapping the surface absently.
“How has she been recently?”
Fang Xun deliberately asked with a hint of confusion. “Who are you referring to, Mr. Zhan?”
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Zhan Mohan’s face.
“Who else could it be?”
Besides that woman, who else could it be?
Fang Xun couldn’t help but chuckle. “Recently… Miss Wei has been staying at Mu Linjing’s place. I heard she’s looking for a part-time job, probably to cover her mother’s medical expenses. After all, if she transfers hospitals now, the medical conditions elsewhere might not keep up.”
Zhan Mohan couldn’t help but sneer. This foolish woman, was she trying to exhaust herself to death? Did she think working two jobs could cover the hospital fees? She didn’t even look at what kind of place it was.
He pondered for a moment. “Alright, go and speak to the hospital. Temporarily waive Gu Shuyi’s medical fees for one month, but don’t reveal it was me.”
“Yes.” Fang Xun agreed. Seeing Zhan Mohan’s conflicted expression, he cautiously said, “Mr. Zhan, you haven’t even processed the divorce certificate yet. Why are you letting the outside world think you’re divorced?”