Perhaps it was because their eyes were solely on each other, lending color to the seemingly ordinary morning.
“What do you want to eat?” Wei Yumeng prepared to get up after their tender moments.
But at that moment, she accidentally brushed against Zhan Mohan’s arm.
“Hiss.” Although Zhan Mohan tried to suppress the pain, he still inadvertently revealed that he was injured.
Wei Yumeng finally reacted and quickly pulled Zhan Mohan’s arm out from under the covers.
“You’re hurt…”
Wei Yumeng’s eyes were filled with heartache. She even felt a pang of guilt, realizing she had been by Zhan Mohan’s side all along and had only just discovered his injury.
Zhan Mohan simply shook his head. “It’s nothing.”
But Wei Yumeng insisted on holding his hand. “Don’t move, I’ll bandage it for you.”
With that, Wei Yumeng got out of bed and requested a medical kit from the hotel staff.
“I’m truly sorry.” Wei Yumeng apologized to Zhan Mohan again.
Zhan Mohan sighed, “I told you, you don’t need to apologize to me.”
“I’m not just talking about this, but about before.” Wei Yumeng said as she began bandaging. “I know how long you prepared for that surprise, and my reaction disappointed you.”
Wei Yumeng intended to tell Zhan Mohan her true feelings, hoping that speaking them aloud would resolve everything.
“Actually, I’m not angry anymore. What upset me from the start was you hiding it from me, not suspecting anything between you and Wen Xueshan. Later, you kept it a secret to create a surprise, and coupled with what the children deliberately said, it created a huge gap in my heart.”
Wei Yumeng sighed as she spoke, “I started to feel confused. Does everything you do have to be kept from me? Even things the children know, you insist on hiding from me.”
Zhan Mohan was somewhat surprised. He had only thought Wei Yumeng was angry, not realizing this was the reason.
“Actually, thinking about it now, a surprise is meant to be kept secret. I just connected two unrelated matters.”
Wei Yumeng finished bandaging Zhan Mohan’s arm and looked up at him. “I promise, I won’t let this happen again. I won’t let my emotions cloud my judgment and ignore reality. I will be more careful and cautious, so you won’t get hurt because of me again.”
Hearing Wei Yumeng’s words, how could Zhan Mohan remain unmoved?
He reached out, pulled Wei Yumeng into his arms, and placed a kiss on her forehead.
“You made another mistake.”
Wei Yumeng blinked in surprise. “What else?”
“That is blaming yourself for everything. In fact, I made mistakes too. Just as you said, your misunderstandings and emotional reactions were caused by me. That’s my mistake.”
Zhan Mohan clasped Wei Yumeng’s hand tightly. “I won’t give you any more reasons to overthink things. I will change.”
Suddenly, the room was filled with a warm atmosphere, as if all previous misunderstandings and conflicts were no longer important.
In their eyes, there was only each other.
Due to the matter with Lu Rong, Zhan Mohan accompanied Wei Yumeng to complete the remaining work. Their candid communication made their work progress smoothly. A project that was originally expected to take a week was finalized in just three days.
“Daddy, Mommy!”
Zhan Shiqing, upon seeing Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng return home, happily rushed towards them.
Zhan Jinzhi, however, observed the couple for a long time before finally concluding, “Have Mommy and Daddy made up?”
Wei Yumeng felt a bit awkward, realizing the children were worried about this. “Sorry to have made you worry. Your father and I are fine now.”
“That’s great!”
Zhan Shiqing joyfully planted kisses on Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng’s cheeks. “I knew my Mommy and Daddy were the most loving couple in the world!”
Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng exchanged glances, their eyes filled with happiness.
However, at this moment of happiness, someone rang the doorbell.
Wei Yumeng went to open the visual doorbell, and a rather haggard face appeared on the video screen.
It was Wei Yumeng’s aunt, Chang Xiuxiang. They hadn’t seen each other in a long time, but Wei Yumeng remembered that her aunt had always treated her very well.
Chang Xiuxiang was welcomed in by the butler. As she approached the living room, she seemed somewhat flustered. She had never seen such a large and magnificent house, complete with a dedicated butler and servants, making her feel completely out of place.
Upon seeing Zhan Mohan, Chang Xiuxiang dared not meet his gaze and even showed a fearful expression on her face.
Wei Yumeng glanced at Zhan Mohan, who, understanding her unspoken request, took the two children back to their room, leaving the two women alone.
“Auntie, don’t worry. Although Mohan seems a bit cold, he’s a good person.” Wei Yumeng said, pouring Chang Xiuxiang a glass of water.
Chang Xiuxiang looked at the cup, still feeling uneasy, unsure how to broach the subject.
“Yumeng, I…”
Chang Xiuxiang paused, then stood up again. “Perhaps it’s best not to.”
Wei Yumeng sensed something was wrong and proactively asked, “Auntie, are you encountering some difficulties?” From Chang Xiuxiang’s appearance, it was evident she hadn’t been doing well lately. Her complexion seemed older than her peers, and her clothes were quite shabby.
“If you’re in trouble, please tell me. If I can help, I will do my best,” Wei Yumeng stated her position clearly. In her memory, Chang Xiuxiang had been a stubborn woman who rarely asked for help, so she must be in serious trouble now.
Chang Xiuxiang thought for a long time before speaking again.
“It’s rather embarrassing to say, but I’ve come to ask you for a loan.”
“How much do you need?”
“Five hundred thousand.”
Wei Yumeng was surprised. For everyday emergencies, such a large sum wouldn't be needed. What could possibly require Chang Xiuxiang to need so much money?
Chang Xiuxiang didn’t hide anything. “Actually, it’s all because of my useless husband. He’s become addicted to gambling and owes a mountain of debt. A few days ago, those creditors came to our door, and our child was almost implicated.”
She choked up slightly. “If it weren’t for the threat to my child, I would have been willing to work for a few more years. But they threatened me, saying if the debt wasn’t repaid, they’d take the child’s life. I had no other choice, so I came…”
Wei Yumeng fell silent. Five hundred thousand yuan was not a significant amount for her and Zhan Mohan, but even if she gave the money to Chang Xiuxiang, would it truly solve the problem? The root of the issue lay with Chang Xiuxiang’s husband. If he continued gambling, this problem would never end.
“Yumeng, I’m not forcing you to lend me the money. I’m just trying my luck. Even if you don’t lend it to me, I will understand.” Chang Xiuxiang had asked many people already, but no one was willing to lend her the money.
Wei Yumeng looked at Chang Xiuxiang, but she couldn't stand by and do nothing.