Wei Yumeng, extremely worried about Qiu Zhun and Wen Xueshan's condition, instructed Jing Yan to also pay attention to their relationship while assisting with treatment.
Initially, Wei Yumeng thought that given the current circumstances, there wouldn't be immediate problems between them, but she was mistaken.
The next morning, Jing Yan called her.
"Madam, perhaps you should come and see for yourself. Things seem to be going awry. Wen Xueshan has actively requested the hospital to terminate her pregnancy today."
"What?" Wei Yumeng couldn't quite believe it.
Even with all the friction between Wen Xueshan and Qiu Zhun, Wen Xueshan had never considered harming the child. Why the sudden change of heart?
"I understand. I'll be there immediately."
Wei Yumeng quickly got ready and left. She didn't forget to call Qiu Zhun to inform him.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Wei Yumeng saw Wen Xueshan sitting listlessly in her room, looking utterly distraught.
Having herself spent time in a mental institution due to certain events, Wei Yumeng felt that Wen Xueshan's current state bore a striking resemblance to the patients there.
Wei Yumeng tiptoed closer to Wen Xueshan. "Miss Wen, can you hear me? Can you tell me what happened?"
But Wen Xueshan showed no reaction, simply sitting there motionless.
At that moment, Jing Yan arrived. Wei Yumeng turned to him, asking the same question, hoping he might know something.
Jing Yan looked troubled. "To be honest, I have no clue. After you and Young Master Zhan left yesterday, Wen Xueshan seemed to calm down. She even apologized to Qiu Zhun. Nothing else happened. Seeing that the situation was stable, I returned in the evening. Then, early this morning, the doctor informed me that Wen Xueshan wanted an abortion. We managed to stop her for now."
Did something happen during the night?
Wei Yumeng pondered, then called the nurse who had been attending to Wen Xueshan.
"Miss Nurse, were you on duty last night?" Wei Yumeng asked.
The nurse nodded. "Yes, I was."
"Did you notice anything unusual? Even something minor."
The nurse thought for a moment. "I remember Mr. Qiu left quite late last night. But when he left, Miss Wen's mood seemed stable. Oh! Later, Miss Wen received a phone call. After the call, her mood deteriorated significantly. I asked her about it, and she just said she was tired and wanted to sleep."
Wei Yumeng and Jing Yan exchanged glances. The situation was clear. That phone call had likely caused Wen Xueshan's current state.
Last night...
"Good evening, Miss Wen."
"It's you? Why are you calling again? Don't you think you've caused me enough harm?" Wen Xueshan tried to control her emotions.
But Zhuo Qi's tone was full of arrogance. "Of course, I need to confirm your situation. After all, Qiu Zhun is still on Wei Yumeng's side, isn't he? I heard your argument at the hospital. Sometimes I really think you're a foolish woman. He deceived you like that after Wei Yumeng left, and you still believe him?"
Wen Xueshan remained silent, biting her lower lip.
Zhuo Qi continued, "Actually, you already know the truth in your heart, don't you? If you continue like this, you're just forcing each other. He doesn't love you that much. If you were with me, I'd be a hundred, a thousand times better. Oh, right, you've been in the hospital and don't know how the public opinion has turned, do you? I can tell you that people have even unearthed more evidence online of Qiu Zhun and Wei Yumeng being together. However, I won't send it to you. We'll be together in the future, and I can't have your condition worsen."
"Stop talking!" Wen Xueshan shouted into the receiver.
"Alright, I won't talk about that. But I also know you're a smart woman, and you should know what the right choice is."
With that, Zhuo Qi hung up the phone.
Wen Xueshan sat on the hospital bed, blankly recalling the phone call from last night.
She had known the truth for a long time, but she was unwilling to believe it, always clinging to a sliver of hope.
But now, she even felt a sense of gratitude towards Zhuo Qi. If he hadn't interfered, she might never have seen Qiu Zhun's true attitude clearly and would have remained in the dark.
Indeed, she should leave Qiu Zhun. She couldn't bear this pain any longer.
Perhaps the only remaining tie between her and Qiu Zhun was the child in her womb. If the child were gone, she would finally be free.
Qiu Zhun rushed over as quickly as possible. Upon seeing Wei Yumeng and Jing Yan, he immediately asked about the situation.
"How is Xueshan?"
Wei Yumeng shook her head helplessly. "She wants to abort the child. She won't listen to anything we say. It's up to you now."
Qiu Zhun then entered the room. "Xueshan, what happened? Please tell me. No matter what we face, no matter the difficulties, we can get through them together. Don't be like this, okay?"
His tone was extremely gentle, as if a single misstep would startle Wen Xueshan.
Wen Xueshan finally looked up at Qiu Zhun. Her gaze was as devoid of life as a still, silent lake, sending a shiver down his spine.
"Azhun, let's... let's break up, okay?"
As she spoke, tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes.
Qiu Zhun softly replied, "Don't be difficult. I know your illness makes you think negatively, but please believe me, okay?"
"I'm not being difficult! I'm serious! Azhun, let's break up. I don't want to suffer like this anymore. Living in such agony every day, I'm truly exhausted. And this child was an accident from the start. I understand now. We shouldn't have continued this. This is for your own good and for mine."
Qiu Zhun's eyes widened. Wen Xueshan's tone was exceptionally serious, as if she had made up her mind.
"No, Xueshan. We finally got together. Are you really going to give up so easily?"
"Azhun, I'm truly sorry. Everything that has happened in the past is my fault. I shouldn't have developed feelings for you, nor should I have threatened you with this child. But don't worry, I won't pester you anymore."
Qiu Zhun pulled Wen Xueshan into his arms. Even with her words, he believed it was her illness making her say these things.
Although he saw the absolute sincerity in her eyes, as long as there was a sliver of a possibility that external influences were at play, Qiu Zhun was willing to believe it.
At least this way, he still held onto a glimmer of hope.
"Xueshan, if you don't like the hospital, I can take you home. If you truly want to leave me, then... then wait until you give birth. I will... I will set you free..."
No one knew the pain Qiu Zhun felt as he uttered these words.