Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan's crisis had passed, but this became the beginning of their next predicament.
Song Yifan had initially thought that by using Wang Fang's situation, he could drive a wedge between Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng. But now, everything had returned to its original state.
He had lost his gamble, and with it, an opportunity to sit back and watch the conflict unfold.
"Mr. Zhan and Wei Yumeng are truly a match made in heaven. Their relationship is so strong!"
"Exactly. I think that Wang Fang was just dreaming. There's no way she could have interfered between the two of them."
"Oh, right. Didn't Wei Yumeng have a scandal with that Song Yifan before? This has completely debunked it."
Song Yifan clenched his fists as he read these online comments.
He had returned to the country with Wei Yumeng as his sole objective. How could he possibly be content with a single failure?
"Yumeng, I've already missed you once. I absolutely will not allow myself to miss you a second time!"
A few days later.
"Yumeng, I apologize for keeping you waiting." Song Yifan arrived at the agreed-upon meeting spot with Wei Yumeng.
Seeing him, Wei Yumeng offered him the same smile as always: "It's fine. I just got here too. But I'm very happy. It looks like we'll continue to cooperate."
Thanks to Auntie Wang's land, they had the opportunity to work together again.
Auntie Wang had completely handed over the responsibility for the land to Song Yifan, as she had no understanding of business matters.
Therefore, Song Yifan would be fully responsible for this project along with Wei Yumeng.
"However... seeing you like this, I can finally rest easy," Song Yifan said. "After all, you were heartbroken because of your issues with Mr. Zhan. I was truly afraid you wouldn't get through that time."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng could only smile somewhat awkwardly. "I'm sorry to have made you worry. But thankfully, Mo Han and I have reconciled. It turns out it was all just a misunderstanding."
As Wei Yumeng spoke, a warm smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
However, the gentler Wei Yumeng's expression became, the more jealous Song Yifan felt.
His hands instinctively clenched into fists, yet he maintained a smile on his face. But that smile did not reach his eyes.
"By the way, regarding the project for this piece of land, I've already done some research and prepared corresponding plans. You can see which one you think is better."
Wei Yumeng said this as she placed the documents on the table.
Although their work proceeded smoothly afterward, Wei Yumeng still sensed something was amiss.
Throughout the entire process, Song Yifan deliberately and inadvertently got close to her.
But each time she noticed, Song Yifan would revert to his usual demeanor.
This made Wei Yumeng even question if she was being too sensitive.
"Yumeng, cooperating with you on this project will surely put Auntie Wang at ease. Although we've only finalized one plan in the end, your other proposals were also perfect."
Song Yifan spoke with a gaze full of admiration.
However, he then added with a hint of veiled meaning, "If only we hadn't separated back then..."
"What's in the past is in the past. We both have our own lives now. I hope you won't dwell on the past anymore. You will find the person you love."
Wei Yumeng smiled at Song Yifan as she said this.
However, Song Yifan's expression became complex upon hearing her words.
As expected, Wei Yumeng still had no intention of turning back. In that case, he couldn't be blamed for what he would do next.
After the project concluded, Wei Yumeng bid farewell to Song Yifan.
As she turned away, she didn't see the ruthless expression on Song Yifan's face as he watched her retreating back.
Wei Yumeng, intending to buy some things on the way, decided to walk to the shopping mall.
However, as she walked, she felt that something was not quite right. She had the persistent feeling of being watched.
Even when she deliberately quickened her pace or weaved through the crowd, she couldn't shake it off.
Several times, she couldn't help but look back, but she saw nothing.
Who was watching her? And why?
Wei Yumeng couldn't come up with an answer.
What kind of gaze was it? Wei Yumeng couldn't describe it.
It seemed to contain a hint of heat, and a sense of danger, as if it could see right through her.
At first, she thought her past depression might have relapsed. But this different sensation reminded her that this was unlike any previous episode.
As a result, Wei Yumeng lost the mood for shopping and just wanted to escape this predicament as quickly as possible.
Perhaps she should ask a passerby for help?
She quickly dismissed this idea. She didn't want to be treated as mentally unstable by strangers.
So, should she call the police?
That also seemed unlikely, as she hadn't actually seen the person following her.
Hide!
This was the only option Wei Yumeng could think of.
She finally found a relatively safe corner, crouched down, and hid. But that wasn't enough.
She took out her phone and called Zhan Mohan: "Mo Han... can you... can you come and help me? I think I'm being followed."
Hearing this, Zhan Mohan frowned. "Where are you? I'm coming over now."
Wei Yumeng told Zhan Mohan her location.
"Okay, I got it." As soon as Zhan Mohan hung up, Wei Yumeng heard footsteps. They were clearly coming in her direction.
Could it be the person who had been following her all along?
Thinking this, Wei Yumeng instinctively shrank further into the corner. No matter what, she would wait for Zhan Mohan to arrive.
One step... two steps...
Just then, a large hand landed on her shoulder.
"Ah!"
Wei Yumeng shrieked in fright.
"Yumeng? What's wrong?" Song Yifan looked at Wei Yumeng with surprise.
Startled, Wei Yumeng hugged Song Yifan: "Someone, someone is following me."
Song Yifan gently patted her back to comfort her. "It's okay now. I'm here. No one will be able to harm you."
After a moment, Wei Yumeng came to her senses and awkwardly pulled away from Song Yifan's embrace.
"I'm sorry, I was just startled, that's why..."
"It's okay, I understand. Can you tell me what happened?"
Song Yifan looked at her with concern. "If someone is truly following you, we need to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Just then, Zhan Mohan strode over.
He pulled Wei Yumeng behind him, his eyes warily fixed on Song Yifan.
"Mo Han, you're finally here." Wei Yumeng was about to say something, but seeing Zhan Mohan's cold gaze, her heart sank.
Did Zhan Mohan see what just happened and misunderstand something?
"Mo Han, listen to me, it's not like that."
Wei Yumeng quickly tried to explain. She had already misunderstood Wang Fang and Zhan Mohan's relationship and almost made a grave mistake.
She couldn't bear to see Zhan Mohan misunderstand her and Song Yifan.