"Daughter, don't be so despondent. How can you take your life at such a prime age?"
"Exactly, if you jump down, you'll have no chance to turn back."
When Wei Yumeng and Qiu Zhun arrived, they saw a crowd gathered by the river.
There were young and old, men and women, all trying to persuade the woman, but none dared to get too close, fearing they might accidentally push Wen Xueshan into the water.
"Daughter, think of your lover! What will he do if you leave?" an old woman shouted.
Hearing this, Wen Xueshan paused for a moment, then gave a bitter smile and lowered her head. "I have no lover. The one I love doesn't love me at all. Even if I have his child, it won't change anything."
The people around the old woman felt awkward upon hearing this.
They only wanted to persuade Wen Xueshan to step back, but inadvertently touched a raw nerve. The old woman thought for a moment before speaking again. "No lover, that's alright, but don't you have friends? If you leave, your friends and family will also be sad."
But Wen Xueshan shook her head again. "My family passed away long ago, and as for friends... I haven't met anyone I can confide in yet."
"This..." The old woman was even more embarrassed.
Others also felt helpless and advised the old woman to give up. No one knew what Wen Xueshan had gone through.
Wei Yumeng and Qiu Zhun finally managed to squeeze their way to the front and looked at Wen Xueshan.
Seeing them, Wen Xueshan became even more agitated and made as if to jump into the river.
"Stop!" Qiu Zhun stepped forward to intervene. "Don't be so agitated. We can talk things through."
However, Wen Xueshan's face was filled with disappointment. "There's nothing left to discuss. Your intentions were made very clear before. I also know I can't be so selfish as to force you to accept us, but I also can't give up the child. I can't let him leave this world alone, so I'm willing to leave with him."
As she spoke, she glanced at Wei Yumeng. "After I'm gone, I won't be an obstacle between you two, and you can be together openly."
These words undoubtedly created a sensational atmosphere among the onlookers. Almost everyone looked at Wei Yumeng, then at Qiu Zhun.
"According to her, she's pregnant with this man's child. But this man wants her to abort it, all for the woman beside him?"
"This is clearly a mistress replacing the wife scenario."
Qiu Zhun frowned upon hearing the whispers and turned to Wei Yumeng. "Miss Wei, I apologize. I will find an opportunity to explain this situation clearly later."
Wen Xueshan bit her lower lip, seeing this scene. She hadn't expected that even at this point, Qiu Zhun's priority was still Wei Yumeng. He cared about Wei Yumeng being hurt by the rumors but didn't consider that she was on the verge of death.
Wei Yumeng, however, anxiously looked at Wen Xueshan. "Alright, Mr. Qiu, I don't care about this at all. Please quickly find a way to coax her back."
Qiu Zhun had no choice but to turn his attention back to Wen Xueshan. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down to negotiate with her.
"Come over first. If you have any hopes or needs, we can discuss them slowly."
Wen Xueshan simply said, "What needs do I have? What I need most now is you! Our child also needs you! He needs both of us to form a complete family. Don't you understand yet?"
Qiu Zhun became agitated again upon hearing this. He had never considered forming a family with Wen Xueshan. How could he agree so casually?
"Young man, this old woman advises you. Although your wife is not as beautiful as the lady beside you, she is still your wife. Moreover, she is carrying your child. Even for the sake of the child, you should reconsider your relationship."
Others nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, you should really think about it."
The old woman then turned to Wei Yumeng. "Girl, you are beautiful. Why would you get involved with this married man? I advise you to give up early and find someone more suitable for you."
Wei Yumeng rubbed her forehead. She really didn't know what to say. What was all this about?
"Goodbye!" Wen Xueshan's voice drew everyone's attention back to her. "I think, for me now, this might be the best ending."
She said, took a deep breath, and with a determined look, faced Qiu Zhun and Wei Yumeng. "I believe that after I'm gone, you won't have to hide anymore. Thinking of it this way, I've done something good by fulfilling your wishes."
Just then, someone looking at Wei Yumeng suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, I knew I recognized this lady! She's Wei Yumeng, the wife of the CEO of Zhan Corporation."
"What? She's already married? Having a husband and still cheating outside, how shameless!"
Suddenly, curses erupted from the crowd, all directed at Wei Yumeng. Wen Xueshan had done this intentionally. Even if she was going to jump into the river today, she wanted Wei Yumeng to suffer.
Qiu Zhun realized the situation had become complicated and immediately explained to the others, "You've all misunderstood. Miss Wei and I are just friends. We have no other relationship!"
"Who are you trying to fool? We're not idiots!"
It was clear that explaining was completely useless at this point. Qiu Zhun gritted his teeth and looked at Wen Xueshan. This situation was instigated by Wen Xueshan, and perhaps the only way to resolve it was through her.
At this moment, Wen Xueshan pretended to look pitifully at the river. "Baby, Mommy is sorry. But don't worry, Mommy will always be with you on the road to the underworld."
"Enough!" Qiu Zhun finally shouted, unable to bear it any longer. "I promise you. I will accept you and the child."
Wen Xueshan's face was filled with surprise. "Really? You've really changed your mind?"
Qiu Zhun nodded. "Everyone here can be our witness. I promise you."
However, he then changed his tone. "But I have one condition: you must clearly explain my relationship with Miss Wei. Otherwise, even if you jump in today, I will not forgive you."
Qiu Zhun's tone made Wen Xueshan unhappy. In Qiu Zhun's heart, Wei Yumeng was indeed more important than her. But this was not the time to dwell on that. Since Qiu Zhun had agreed to accept her, this was an opportunity. She had to be by Qiu Zhun's side first before she could proceed to the next step.
"Alright, I promise."