"Set me free?"
This time, it was Wen Xueshan's turn to look at Qiu Zhun with disbelief.
She even looked at Qiu Zhun with a hint of incredulity, as if she had never proposed breaking up before.
"You never loved me, did you? That's why you want to abandon me now."
As she spoke, Wen Xueshan started to cry, "Qiu Zhun, we've been together for so long. What do I and the child in my belly mean to you?"
"I..." Qiu Zhun didn't know what to say for a moment.
Earlier, it was Wen Xueshan who had proposed breaking up and even aborting the child, but now it seemed as if he was the one abandoning Wen Xueshan and the child.
He was truly struggling to keep up with Wen Xueshan's train of thought and was even starting to feel a bit annoyed.
What did Wen Xueshan really want? To break up or not to break up?
Why couldn't the two of them just sit down and talk clearly about what was on their minds?
Wei Yumeng, who had been watching them, also sensed that something was wrong with Qiu Zhun and glanced at Jing Yan.
Jing Yan understood immediately and stepped forward to interrupt them, "Excuse me, both of you. Since Miss Wen is willing to speak now, we need to conduct a psychological examination. We hope for your cooperation."
Qiu Zhun looked at Wen Xueshan, still somewhat worried, but under Wei Yumeng's guidance, he left the ward.
As soon as he was out of the ward, Qiu Zhun could no longer suppress his distress and punched the wall beside him.
How could he make Wen Xueshan understand the current situation?
Why was Wen Xueshan still suspecting him?
Wei Yumeng looked at Qiu Zhun's frustrated expression and took a deep breath. "Mr. Qiu, I don't think Miss Wen truly wants to break up with you. She just wants to see your sincerity towards this relationship, to give her a reason to trust your feelings. Think carefully, didn't this whole situation begin with your suspicion towards her that day?"
This remark enlightened Qiu Zhun. He hadn't thought of such a simple truth.
Wei Yumeng continued, "Zhuo Qi's ultimate goal is to destroy your relationship, so he can take advantage of the situation and take Miss Wen away. But as long as you love each other enough, what can tear you apart?"
Qiu Zhun took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. Indeed, he couldn't fall into Zhuo Qi's trap just like this.
Wen Xueshan's depression had worsened, and he couldn't be sure of the right course of action. Therefore, he could only help Wen Xueshan see things clearly again.
"Mrs. Zhan, thank you. I know what I need to do."
Wei Yumeng smiled with relief. "Oh, and regarding Zhuo Qi, I think our waiting time is almost over."
"Time?" Qiu Zhun looked at Wei Yumeng, puzzled.
Wei Yumeng did not explain, simply telling him to take good care of Wen Xueshan and not to worry about anything else.
According to the plan arranged by Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan, they had to wait for Zhuo Qi to let his guard down and reveal himself, so that they would have sufficient evidence to apprehend him.
Looking at the current situation, she believed that the time was almost right.
Originally, Zhuo Qi could have waited for the situation to escalate, but now he was impatient and had personally contacted Wen Xueshan.
This meant he was confident that Wen Xueshan would listen to his instigation, and indeed, today's events were all his doing.
If things continued this way, it was only a matter of time before Wen Xueshan and Qiu Zhun broke up. Furthermore, the child, being the biggest obstacle, had already been considered for abortion by Wen Xueshan.
At that point, Zhuo Qi could openly be with Wen Xueshan.
However, Wei Yumeng would not let him succeed, and she believed Qiu Zhun wouldn't either.
In the following days, Qiu Zhun made an effort to show his love and care for Wen Xueshan.
But Wen Xueshan's condition remained fluctuating, entering what seemed like a prolonged stalemate.
Yet Qiu Zhun remained patient, believing in Wen Xueshan and their relationship.
Whenever Wei Yumeng had time, she would visit Wen Xueshan. This time, however, her purpose had changed; it wasn't just a simple visit. According to the latest strategy she and Zhan Mohan had devised, she needed to pay close attention to whether anyone resembling Zhuo Qi appeared in the hospital.
This current stalemate was naturally what Zhuo Qi least desired.
According to Zhan Mohan, everything Zhuo Qi had done previously showed how confident he was in his arrangements.
The longer the delay, the more it would undermine Zhuo Qi's confidence. He might even start to doubt if there were any unexpected flaws in his plans.
Therefore, to get things back on track, he would have to personally confirm Wen Xueshan's condition.
Zhan Mohan had even arranged for some of Zhan's bodyguards to infiltrate the hospital in disguise, waiting for Zhuo Qi to show himself.
However, this was not enough. If he were apprehended so easily, he could still deny everything...
Wei Yumeng sighed. She felt that this matter was far more troublesome than many of the previous ones, and she wondered if things would proceed step by step according to Zhan Mohan's plan.
"A'zhun, the hospital seems a little strange lately," Wen Xueshan sensed that something was amiss.
Qiu Zhun shook his head. "You're overthinking it. This is a hospital, and they have their security measures. Don't worry, I won't let anyone harm you."
Hearing this, Wen Xueshan paused for a moment, then lowered her head.
"Do you know? Do you know that everything that's been happening lately is related to that private investigator?"
Qiu Zhun had no intention of hiding anything. "Yes, I know. That's why I won't lose to him. I can't let him destroy the relationship we've worked so hard to build."
He looked at Wen Xueshan sincerely. "I know that for various reasons, you still have some doubts about our relationship. But I've already fallen deeply in love. Even if you want to leave me, even if you tell me you don't love me now, I will chase after you again and make you my woman."
Wen Xueshan looked at Qiu Zhun, at a loss for words for a moment.
After the argument with Qiu Zhun that day, she felt that her thoughts had been too impulsive, especially when instigated by that scoundrel.
Even though she had said she wanted to leave Qiu Zhun and kept causing trouble for him, Qiu Zhun had patiently stayed by her side.
Of course, she owed her realization and awakening to Qiu Zhun's care.
He had been even better to Wen Xueshan recently, even taking time off work to accompany her.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved at all.
However, she still didn't know what to do. She knew she couldn't continue to be controlled by Zhuo Qi, but her heart still felt insecure due to their relationship.
"A'zhun, I'm sorry, but right now..."
Before she could finish, Qiu Zhun reached out and took her hand. "I know. I know what you're worried about, but don't worry, I'll give you an explanation. Trust me."
Wen Xueshan hesitated for a moment, but then nodded. She could only try to trust him now.