Wen Xueshan stared at the multiple photos laid out before her, unsure how to react.
She hadn't expected Qiu Zhun to have been meeting with Wei Yumeng recently, and moreover, that they had openly met at the hotel entrance.
In the photos, Qiu Zhun was presenting Wei Yumeng with a bouquet, a different one each day. He looked at Wei Yumeng with an expression of bashful joy.
This was an expression she had never seen before!
So, this was how Qiu Zhun was when he was alone with Wei Yumeng?
Was this perhaps the normal way Qiu Zhun expressed love for someone? Looking at these photos, she naturally felt that these two should be a couple.
Then, what was she?
Indeed, even now, Qiu Zhun still hadn't accepted her and had kept her living in deceit and falsehood.
The thought even crossed her mind: was his heartfelt confession to her that day when they encountered the thugs also a pretense?
Perhaps she could pretend not to know anything, continue to interact with Qiu Zhun as usual every day, and he would still care for her attentively, as if nothing had happened.
But was that truly what she wanted?
Did she really want to continue making the same mistake?
Should she pretend ignorance solely to satisfy her own desires?
Or, as she had prepared herself for earlier, should she let go of Qiu Zhun and stop them from continuing down the wrong path?
Yet, she couldn't choose either way. Wasn't there a more perfect outcome?
Wen Xueshan had never believed in the existence of gods, but now, how she wished there was a god who could change all of this for her.
The private detective saw that Wen Xueshan was not in the right state, but still sighed, "Although I have these photos as corroborating evidence, I couldn't actually enter the hotel, nor do I know what they did inside. Perhaps they might have had other matters to discuss."
Even so, who, seeing the current situation, could still believe that the relationship between these two was innocent?
At least Wen Xueshan couldn't, and she had already suspected their relationship long ago.
"I'll transfer the payment to you. You can go now." Wen Xueshan just wanted to calm herself down and think about what to do next.
With the preparations made by Qiu Zhun and Wei Yumeng, this surprise for Wen Xueshan was finally ready.
Although Zhan Mohan had also provided them with considerable help in this matter, the majority of the arrangements were made by the two of them.
Qiu Zhun looked at the scene before him and nodded with satisfaction, "I truly hope Xueshan will like it when she sees all this."
Wei Yumeng smiled, "She definitely will."
After all, Wen Xueshan liked Qiu Zhun so much, she would probably like anything he prepared.
"Now, we just have to wait for the day after tomorrow to arrive," Qiu Zhun took a deep breath, and for some reason, felt a bit nervous.
He hadn't felt this way in a long time.
Wei Yumeng simply looked at Qiu Zhun, her face showing an expression of relief.
Afterward, they reconfirmed the entire plan before returning to the hospital.
However, as soon as they entered the ward, they sensed a strange atmosphere.
Normally, Wen Xueshan would happily greet Qiu Zhun when he arrived, but today, Wen Xueshan just sat on the bed, looking at them quietly, as if she had seen through the mundane world.
They exchanged glances, both feeling that Wen Xueshan was not quite right.
Qiu Zhun walked over and sat by the bed, "What's wrong? Did something happen today?"
Wen Xueshan bit her lower lip but remained silent for a long time.
This made Qiu Zhun feel even more uneasy. He stood up, intending to ask the nurse taking care of Wen Xueshan.
But as he stood up, Wen Xueshan called out to him, "No need to bother! It's all over now."
"Over?" Qiu Zhun was confused, "What are you talking about?"
Wen Xueshan glanced at Qiu Zhun, then at Wei Yumeng, "You don't need to lie to me anymore. I know you still don't have me in your heart, right? The only reason you've been taking care of me until now is because... because I have your child, because I'm sick... just like that man said that day, you're just pitying me."
Qiu Zhun was stunned, not understanding why Wen Xueshan would think that.
It was true in the past, but now he had changed. Couldn't Wen Xueshan feel his sincerity at all?
"It's not like that, Xueshan, it's not what you think."
"You don't need to explain. Please stop lying to me, okay?" Wen Xueshan's words carried a hint of pleading, "I don't want to be deceived anymore. Whether it's my own self-deception or your good intentions, I don't want to continue this mistake. So... let's end it. From now on, Wen Xueshan's affairs will have nothing to do with you, Qiu Zhun."
"How could it have nothing to do with me? Xueshan, I won't let go, don't even think about it!" Qiu Zhun reached out and grabbed Wen Xueshan's shoulder.
But Wen Xueshan's eyes held a trace of hurt and pain as she looked at him.
Wei Yumeng had remained silent, but she had been observing Wen Xueshan's condition.
Wen Xueshan had been fine just moments ago, which meant something must have happened, some catalyst that led to the current situation.
To change the situation, they needed to understand what that catalyst was.
"A'Zhun... no, Mr. Qiu, please let me go. I beg you! I know you've always only loved Wei Yumeng. My existence from the beginning was a mistake."
Wen Xueshan finally voiced her thoughts, "But don't worry, even if you leave me, I won't cling to you as before. My illness is cured, and I know what I should do."
"Wait, you said the two of us?" Wei Yumeng seized on the key point.
"Isn't it? I saw... I saw you two meeting all these days. What other excuses can you find?" Wen Xueshan said, unable to hold back tears.
Wei Yumeng finally understood. The catalyst was this.
Although she didn't know how Wen Xueshan found out they had been meeting frequently, it was indeed this matter that caused Wen Xueshan to misunderstand their relationship.
"Miss Wen, please listen to me. I think you've misunderstood something," Wei Yumeng explained, "I admit we've been meeting often recently, but it's absolutely not what you think. Everything we've done is for you."
Qiu Zhun also hurriedly said, "That's right, I sought out Miss Wei to help me."
He hesitated a bit as he spoke. If he had to explain this matter, he would have to tell Wen Xueshan about their preparations. But would their planned surprise be ruined like this?
Should he say it, or not?