Qiu Zhun's meeting today was with Ms. Bai Xuan, the new project collaborator for their company. They were old friends who had collaborated for a long time, and their similar personalities had long surpassed the boundaries of ordinary business associates.
This project was very important to Qiu Zhun, which was why he had proactively contacted Bai Xuan, someone he felt very assured about.
While talking with Bai Xuan, Qiu Zhun felt very relaxed because Bai Xuan was straightforward, always daring to speak her mind and act, and was also very loyal. If it weren't for her beautiful appearance, Qiu Zhun felt he might have mistaken Bai Xuan for a buddy.
"With your help on this project, I feel much more at ease. As always, I hope for your continued support in the future," Qiu Zhun said politely.
"Sure," Bai Xuan replied concisely. "But I've told you many times, you don't need to be so polite when talking to me. Don't you get tired of being like this all the time?"
Qiu Zhun sighed. "Sorry, when I discuss serious matters, I unconsciously become formal."
"That's the only thing I dislike about you. In my opinion, even when discussing business, you should consider who you're talking to. We're so familiar with each other, so don't bring out your usual professional demeanor. It makes me uncomfortable."
As Bai Xuan spoke, she casually picked up her cup and took a large sip.
"By the way, I heard you've been going to the hospital often. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, it's just... it's for a friend who had some issues." Qiu Zhun's expression changed slightly as he spoke.
But at that moment, Bai Xuan gave him a look. "Someone's coming up behind you. They seem to be approaching with a strong, rather aggressive presence."
Qiu Zhun was surprised by this and turned his head, only to see Wen Xueshan approaching them.
Wei Yumeng also hurried over. "Sorry, Mr. Qiu, we were just wandering around nearby and didn't expect to run into you. But you're discussing business, aren't you? Did we interrupt you?"
Her words were clearly meant to hint at Qiu Zhun, prompting him to follow her lead.
No matter what Qiu Zhun and Bai Xuan were discussing, claiming it was business would always be a way to smooth things over.
However, before Qiu Zhun could speak, Bai Xuan spoke first. "And who are the two of you?"
"I am Qiu Zhun's fiancée," Wen Xueshan's tone had dropped to an icy low, her demeanor clearly out of control. "I don't care what your relationship with A'Zhun is, I'm telling you now, A'Zhun is mine, and no one can take him away!"
Hearing this, Bai Xuan looked surprised and raised an eyebrow at Qiu Zhun. "You're quite something, having a fiancée already."
Wei Yumeng felt a sigh of relief at this. Bai Xuan was clearly not in that kind of relationship with Qiu Zhun. Perhaps her guess was correct; they were just friends or business partners.
Qiu Zhun could only force himself to endure his emotions and say to Wen Xueshan, "Don't make a scene, we're discussing important matters."
"Discussing important matters? Don't lie to me! You haven't been visiting me at the hospital these past few days because of this woman, have you?" Wen Xueshan's eyes were filled with anger. "Qiu Zhun, I know I've done many things to wrong you before, but I'm changing now. For our child, I'm willing to listen to the doctor, I'm willing to accept treatment. But what about you? Why are you treating me like this?"
Saying this, she actually grabbed the water cup on the table and splashed its contents at Bai Xuan.
Bai Xuan was startled by Wen Xueshan's action. Fortunately, Qiu Zhun quickly shielded her, preventing her from getting drenched. Instead, Qiu Zhun himself was soaked.
Seeing Qiu Zhun protecting Bai Xuan like this only made Wen Xueshan more hysterical. She lunged at Bai Xuan recklessly. "You slut, I won't let you steal A'Zhun, never!"
Wei Yumeng felt the scene was eerily familiar; it was she who had been attacked by Wen Xueshan before.
Undoubtedly, Wen Xueshan's madness had struck again.
She quickly went to pull Wen Xueshan back. "Calm down! Let me explain, they're not the kind of people you think they are."
But Wen Xueshan couldn't hear her, still struggling to settle things with Bai Xuan.
Bai Xuan, however, laughed instead of getting angry, finding the situation quite amusing. She even teased Qiu Zhun, "I didn't realize your fiancée was so possessive. Does our project also need her approval?"
"Please don't mind her, she... she has depression and is still undergoing treatment," Qiu Zhun explained, not wanting the cooperation to be ruined by Wen Xueshan.
Bai Xuan understood and looked calmly at Wen Xueshan. "Miss, I can officially tell you that I am indeed here to discuss business with Mr. Qiu today. Look, we still have our contracts and documents with us. However, because of your behavior, I've changed my mind. I'm not going to accept this collaboration anymore. This is all... your fault."
Bai Xuan looked at Wen Xueshan, a hint of provocation in her gaze.
For her, she didn't want to see her old friend in such a sorry state because of another woman. Since that was the case, she might as well help out and teach this woman a lesson.
Qiu Zhun was a bit stunned by this. Was Bai Xuan really going to give up on the collaboration?
After speaking, Bai Xuan looked at Qiu Zhun. "I apologize for this."
With that, she turned around and strode away.
Qiu Zhun finally couldn't hold back and shouted at Wen Xueshan, "Are you satisfied with this outcome? When will you stop this drama? Are you going to make it so that I can't even find a collaborator in the future?"
Wen Xueshan was also a bit bewildered. She didn't know what had gotten into her.
She just couldn't control her emotions when she saw Qiu Zhun with another woman, her mind only wanting to teach the other person a lesson.
"I... I..." Wen Xueshan's heart was filled with regret. Why couldn't she control herself just now? Why didn't she listen to what he was saying?
If she had heard Bai Xuan's explanation earlier, perhaps she wouldn't have acted like this.
"I'm sorry, A'Zhun, I didn't mean to. I really didn't mean to," Wen Xueshan pleaded tearfully.
But Qiu Zhun was clearly very angry and left without even acknowledging her.
"A'Zhun... A'Zhun!"
Wen Xueshan could only shout from behind, but Qiu Zhun had already left.
Seeing Wen Xueshan about to faint, Wei Yumeng quickly supported her. "Don't worry, there's always a way. Take a deep breath and think about your child."
Wei Yumeng was having a terrible headache. She didn't want anything to happen to Wen Xueshan while she was with her.
"There's no way. I've done something that A'Zhun hates again. He doesn't want me anymore, he's going to leave me," Wen Xueshan said, starting to cry. "I know I was wrong, but I can't control myself."
Wei Yumeng looked at Wen Xueshan, feeling a pang of sympathy.
She knew that Wen Xueshan's emotional volatility was due to her depression, and she always tended to think the worst of situations.
Jing Yan had told her before that if she encountered such a situation, she should try to divert the patient's attention and make them think about other things.
So Wei Yumeng pondered for a moment. "How about this? Since the project was ruined because of this incident, why don't we find a way to help Mr. Qiu get the project back? Then he won't have any reason to be angry."
Wen Xueshan was slightly taken aback by Wei Yumeng's suggestion. This was indeed a possible solution. "Can I really do it?"
"Believe in yourself, you can do it," Wei Yumeng said with certainty.