To relax, Wei Yumeng invited Mu Linjing out shopping.
Mu Linjing felt very heartbroken by Wei Yumeng's experience.
"Yumeng, to be honest, I never expected him to be that kind of person. You two have been through so much, why couldn't you get past this hurdle?"
Mu Linjing even questioned, "Wang Fang doesn't even look that good, how did she get his attention?"
"You also think that the two of them have that kind of relationship, right?" Wei Yumeng asked, as after so many past experiences, it was Mu Linjing who had repeatedly urged her to trust Zhan Mohan.
Mu Linjing sighed, "Although I don't want to think that way, this time is different. You saw it with your own eyes. Compared to believing others, I can only choose to believe you."
As she spoke, she remembered Zhan Yichen.
After learning about this matter, she had asked Zhan Yichen to inquire about Zhan Mohan's situation. However, she had prepared herself mentally; if all of this were true, she would stand completely by Wei Yumeng's side.
Seeing Wei Yumeng's gaze dim again, Mu Linjing slapped herself.
"What's wrong with me, bringing up sore subjects? Today we are going to forget about those scumbags and relax. By the way, Yumeng, there's a reason why I brought you here today."
Mu Linjing said with feigned cheerfulness, "Didn't you have your eye on a limited edition bag before? I heard this store has the last one. If we're lucky, we might be able to buy it today."
As Mu Linjing spoke, she pulled Wei Yumeng into the store.
"Welcome," said the sales assistant.
"I heard you have the last limited edition SL bag. Is it still available?"
Mu Linjing got straight to the point, hoping that seeing something she liked would cheer Wei Yumeng up quickly.
Even if this method wouldn't solve the root problem, it would be good to let Wei Yumeng temporarily put aside her worries.
"It is indeed still available. I'll go and get it for you two."
The sales assistant turned to retrieve the bag and happened to pass by someone.
"Mrs. Zhan, what a coincidence meeting you here." Wang Fang smiled and greeted Wei Yumeng, as if they were just ordinary friends meeting by chance.
"I've seen you. You are... you are that Wang Fang?" Mu Linjing instinctively shielded Wei Yumeng behind her. "You can forget it. We don't want such a coincidental meeting with you."
"I apologize to you both. Did I offend you in some way?" Wang Fang looked at them with feigned innocence.
Mu Linjing found her innocent act disgusting. She wondered if Wang Fang used this demeanor to lure men.
Just then, the sales assistant came out with the bag.
"Ladies, this is the limited edition bag. The price is 250,000."
Mu Linjing's eyebrows twitched upon hearing the price. She had not expected it to be so expensive.
She had originally planned to buy it as a gift for Wei Yumeng to cheer her up, but now it was completely beyond her budget. However, if Wei Yumeng really wanted it, she could afford it.
Wei Yumeng, however, said, "I'm sorry, we don't want this bag anymore."
"Why?" Mu Linjing was surprised. "Didn't you really like it?"
But as soon as she finished speaking, Mu Linjing realized the reason.
It turned out that in Wang Fang's hands was a bag identical to this one. It even bore the unique mark of the original edition.
Limited edition bags were already valuable worldwide and difficult to obtain. Not to mention the original edition; without considerable wealth and influence, it would be hard to find.
Wang Fang acted as if she had just noticed Wei Yumeng's gaze.
"I apologize, Madam. I almost forgot. I do have an identical bag. It was a reward given to me by President Zhan for my hard work on a previous project. I just didn't expect... that President Zhan only bought it for me."
Her gaze was meaningful, carrying a hint of mockery and炫耀. However, even without Wang Fang saying it, Wei Yumeng had already guessed. For a small model like Wang Fang, it was impossible to afford such a bag. The only person who could have gotten it for her was Zhan Mohan.
"You vixen, shut up!" Mu Linjing couldn't help herself. "You're truly shameless, wanting to publicly announce your seduction of someone else's husband so quickly?"
She genuinely felt disgusted. She despised women who interfered in others' relationships the most, especially when the victim was Wei Yumeng. She could not let Wang Fang get away with it.
"Miss, I haven't provoked you. Is it appropriate for you to insult me like this?"
"How is it not appropriate? I'm insulting you!"
"Enough," Wei Yumeng stopped them before they could start fighting. "Linjing, let's go. We have nothing to say to someone like her."
Mu Linjing was somewhat unwilling but still followed Wei Yumeng.
Watching their retreating backs, Wang Fang smiled triumphantly. In reality, she had sneakily borrowed the bag while in Fang Xun's car, just to find an opportunity to irk Wei Yumeng. If she wanted to climb the ladder, just having a relationship with Zhan Mohan was not enough. She wanted Wei Yumeng to retreat completely so that she could thoroughly control Zhan Mohan. Seeing Wei Yumeng's reaction, she felt she had taken another step closer to her goal.
"I'm so angry!" Mu Linjing clenched her fists, mentally dismembering Wang Fang a thousand times.
"Yumeng, I really can't believe you're so calm."
Wei Yumeng wasn't calm; she was so desperate that she didn't know what else to say. Everything she saw before her eyes forced her to believe in the relationship between Wang Fang and Zhan Mohan. If this were true, then no matter how angry, sad, or pained she felt, it would be useless. A person who had changed their heart would not return to her side through such means. Therefore, what she wanted most now was to go home and have a good talk with Zhan Mohan.
She didn't know how many times she had doubted this marriage. Although previous times had all turned out to be misunderstandings. Perhaps after those experiences, coupled with the recent events, Wei Yumeng had become more philosophical.
"Alright, it's not worth getting angry over a woman like that. Don't forget, we came out today to relax and forget about unhappy things. So, at least for now, let's not mention that matter again, okay?"
Since Wei Yumeng had said so, Mu Linjing could only nod. "Okay, I'll listen to you."
But why could Mu Linjing still see the heartbreak and unwillingness in Wei Yumeng's eyes?