"Mom, what are you thinking about?"
Nearly an hour had passed since Zhan Shiqing returned from school, but Wei Yumeng sat on the sofa without moving.
However, her complexion looked good, not like she was in any trouble. She even smiled from time to time, as if she had remembered something pleasant.
"Mom!" Zhan Shiqing spoke again, raising her voice.
But Wei Yumeng still had no reaction, completely lost in her own world.
Zhan Shiqing was truly a little helpless; Wei Yumeng was rarely like this.
Zhan Jinzhi came out of his room to get some water and reminded Zhan Shiqing, "It's no use. I've already tried."
"But brother, aren't you curious about what Mom is thinking?"
Zhan Jinzhi just shrugged, "Not curious."
Zhan Shiqing was a bit discouraged. Perhaps she shouldn't get too involved in adult matters.
But she was still very curious about what had made Wei Yumeng so engrossed in thought.
Time passed without anyone knowing how long. When Wei Yumeng finally came back to her senses, she saw only a cute, enlarged face right in front of her.
Seeing that Wei Yumeng looked happy, Zhan Shiqing couldn't help but smile as well.
"Shiqing, are you done with school?" Wei Yumeng glanced at the time, surprised she had sat there for so long.
Zhan Shiqing leaned closer to Wei Yumeng, "Mom, what were you thinking? You looked so happy. Seeing you happy makes me happy too."
"Yes, she didn't even notice we were back."
Hearing this voice, Wei Yumeng realized Zhan Jinzhi was sitting beside her.
Had these two children been accompanying her all this time?
"Sorry, I'll go make you food now. What do you want to eat?"
As Wei Yumeng was about to get up, Zhan Shiqing stopped her, "Mom, don't change the subject. What were you thinking just now?"
Zhan Jinzhi seemed to be in deep thought and stroked his chin. "But seeing Mom's happy and blissful expression, it must be because of Dad, right?"
"It must be," Zhan Shiqing agreed.
"And considering Dad helped Mom so much before, I think Mom is now thinking about how to thank Dad."
Hearing this, Zhan Shiqing finally understood why Zhan Jinzhi wasn't curious about Wei Yumeng's thoughts; he had guessed it all.
Wei Yumeng felt a little helpless. Sometimes she really wished Zhan Jinzhi wasn't so clever, making her feel like even a child could see through her.
"You're right. I just thought of many ways, and I felt your father would like any of them. But to me, something always felt missing."
However, whenever she thought of Zhan Mohan's expression when he accepted everything at that time, she felt very happy, which was why she couldn't help but smile.
Wei Yumeng looked at the two children as she spoke, "In your opinion, what does Dad like the most?"
"Does that even need asking? Dad likes Mom the most, of course!" Zhan Shiqing said, nodding with certainty.
Wei Yumeng was naturally happy to hear this answer, but it wasn't the one she was looking for.
"I mean, things you like, not people."
"Dad is so rich, he can buy anything he likes. Such gifts lack sincerity."
Zhan Jinzhi hit upon the crucial point in Wei Yumeng's mind. This was precisely why she felt the few plans she had considered before were lacking.
Perhaps she should change direction? Stop focusing on gifts?
Maybe she could arrange a family activity, like a trip? Or perhaps the family could go see a movie together?
But Wei Yumeng felt that such arrangements were a bit too deliberate and lacked sincerity.
Zhan Shiqing thought for a long time, then clapped her hands excitedly, "I know! Mom should give herself to Dad! Dad likes Mom, and Mom is unique. Isn't that the best gift?"
"That's indeed a good idea," Zhan Jinzhi nodded with a serious expression. "Speaking of which, Dad complained a while ago that Mom always focused on other people's matters and hadn't been intimate with him in a long time."
"Yes, yes. Shiqing also wants a little sister," Zhan Shiqing added affirmatively.
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng's face turned red. How were the children becoming so knowledgeable about matters between men and women?
She didn't know if it was a good or bad thing.
But Zhan Shiqing looked at Wei Yumeng's reaction, a little confused, "Mom, do you have a fever?"
Zhan Jinzhi put his hand to his forehead. He had initially thought Zhan Shiqing had said it intentionally, but now it seemed she hadn't thought that far ahead. However, he could see that Wei Yumeng had already thought of the best solution.
"Alright, I think Mom has her own ideas. Let's go back first."
Although Zhan Shiqing still didn't quite understand the situation, she still followed Zhan Jinzhi.
Giving herself to Zhan Mohan? That might indeed be a good idea, Wei Yumeng mused.
It was just that she would probably have to think carefully about how exactly to do it.
A week later.
Zhan Mohan originally had a lot of work to handle today, but as he was about to finish work, he received calls from the two children.
"Dad, you must come back early today. Mom has something very important to discuss with you."
"Yes, Dad, don't keep Mom waiting," Zhan Shiqing added.
The two children's voices were cheerful, not like they had anything serious to discuss, but more like they were secretly up to something.
In fact, Zhan Mohan hadn't been completely oblivious these past few days. Wei Yumeng, who had always focused on work, had recently started experimenting with new recipes.
In his and Wei Yumeng's room, he had also found quite a few streamers and balloons used for decoration.
Even yesterday when he returned home, he saw two large express boxes in the living room.
But whenever he tried to open them to see what they were, the two children would pop out to stop him.
Even Wei Yumeng would just brush him off with a few words.
Thinking of their clever and mischievous behavior, Zhan Mohan couldn't help but curl his lips.
This also reminded Zhan Mohan of the time he had prepared a surprise for Wei Yumeng.
However, he would see today what Wei Yumeng had been up to with all her little tricks for so long.
"Fang Xun, postpone the remaining work and deal with it tomorrow."
Fang Xun was a little surprised, "Even the international conference in an hour is to be canceled?"
Fang Xun couldn't recall the last time Zhan Mohan had canceled work.
Zhan Mohan nodded, "Yes, ask for leave for them, say I have something very important to do, or you can attend on my behalf."
Fang Xun knew how much Zhan Mohan had always valued this international conference. This was the first time Zhan Mohan would be absent.
He began to wonder what could be so important.