Perhaps it was the intoxicating wine from that night that made Zhan Mohan's usually cold face carry a hint of drunkenness and languor.
Even the mingled scent of alcohol on him was enough to make Wen Xueshan deeply intoxicated.
Perhaps tonight she could try.
Once the thought arose, her heart mustered courage.
Although Zhan Mohan was the one who got drunk, as they left the bar, Zhan Mohan, in a daze, insisted on taking Wen Xueshan home.
This suited Wen Xueshan's intentions perfectly. Only when they were alone could she speak her heart.
"Be careful."
Wen Xueshan helped Zhan Mohan into the house and gently sat him down on the sofa.
"Mr. Zhan, please wait for me for a moment. I'll make you some hangover tea."
The drunk Zhan Mohan didn't react. Wen Xueshan went to prepare it on her own.
She spent a long time in the kitchen. Although she had made up her mind, she was still somewhat nervous when it came to execution.
Moreover, her situation was different now. She was carrying Qiu Zhun's child. Could Zhan Mohan truly accept her like this? She kept reading.
However, as soon as she thought of this, a sense of sadness welled up in her heart.
Qiu Zhun, what exactly were her feelings for this man?
Even she herself didn't quite understand.
When Wen Xueshan brought the hangover tea to the living room, Zhan Mohan was already drowsy.
She placed the tea on the coffee table in front of him and carefully examined Zhan Mohan's face.
Once upon a time, she had dreamed of being by Zhan Mohan's side. But now that she had such an opportunity, why wasn't her heart as happy as she had imagined?
Wen Xueshan reached out and gently touched Zhan Mohan's cheek. Her touch felt a bit cold.
Sensing her touch, Zhan Mohan opened his eyes again.
"Mr. Zhan, the hangover tea is ready." Wen Xueshan then handed him the cup.
Zhan Mohan took it but didn't drink. He just stared blankly at the cup.
"Mr. Zhan... actually, I..." Wen Xueshan was about to speak when her chest felt as if something was blocking it, and she stopped.
She was also surprised. This was clearly an opportunity she had waited for a long time, so why was it turning out like this?
Hadn't she done all this just so she could one day openly express her love for Zhan Mohan and then naturally become his woman?
Two conflicting emotions warred within her. She wanted to speak, but for some reason, she couldn't.
It was Zhan Mohan who turned to look at her, "What did you want to say?"
Wen Xueshan looked into Zhan Mohan's deep eyes, which possessed a unique charm that made her unable to resist.
"Mr. Zhan, I like you."
Wen Xueshan finally spoke her heart.
Zhan Mohan stared at Wen Xueshan for a long time, seemingly confused. "Are you joking? You went to great lengths to be with Qiu Zhun, and now you're confessing to me?"
"No, actually... actually, my feelings for Qiu Zhun are..."
Wen Xueshan was about to explain that it was all a pretense, but halfway through, that familiar sadness washed over her again.
How could this be?
The name Qiu Zhun seemed like a curse, always activating whenever she was about to speak her true feelings.
Zhan Mohan finished her sentence for her: "The reason you were with Qiu Zhun was only to get closer to Yu Meng and make her let down her guard, thus giving you an opportunity to get closer to me."
Wen Xueshan nodded, but she felt something was not quite right.
In fact, her plan had been brewing for a long time. Qiu Zhun had been just a piece of her plan from the very beginning.
She deliberately acted as if she was deeply in love with Qiu Zhun, enlisting Wei Yu Meng's help.
This way, after playing matchmaker for Wen Xueshan and Qiu Zhun, Wei Yu Meng would lower her guard against Wen Xueshan.
Wen Xueshan wore a mask of loving Qiu Zhun every day, waiting for an opportunity.
But all the variables occurred on the day Qiu Zhun was supposed to go abroad with her. If she left, her entire plan would be in ruins.
That's why she resorted to her methods, pushing Qiu Zhun and Wei Yu Meng into the public eye. This way, they would stay.
At the same time, the affair between Wei Yu Meng and Qiu Zhun hurt Zhan Mohan's heart, and she could seize the opportunity to get closer to him.
However, the only thing that got out of control in this long-term plan was the child in her womb, which was a complete accident.
Although she tried to abort the child under the guise of depression, she did not succeed.
She had to admit that she couldn't bear to part with the child.
"Mr. Zhan, everything I've done until now has been for you alone," Wen Xueshan said, slowly moving closer to Zhan Mohan.
"Mr. Zhan, no matter what, what has happened cannot be undone. Miss Wei has already left you. Can you try to accept me? I've loved you for so long. Please give me a chance, okay?"
As she spoke these words, Wen Xueshan's heart pounded. It was much faster than usual.
She felt a mixture of excitement and fear, unsure of what answer Zhan Mohan would give.
Fortunately, Zhan Mohan was drunk at the moment. Even if there was any unpleasantness between them, he might forget everything after a night's sleep.
She wouldn't have to worry about any future repercussions.
However, what happened next exceeded Wen Xueshan's expectations.
Who would have thought that Zhan Mohan, who had appeared so drunk just moments ago, now had clear eyes, showing no sign of intoxication?
"Mr. Zhan, you're not drunk?" Wen Xueshan looked at Zhan Mohan in disbelief.
Zhan Mohan merely snorted coldly, "If I didn't do this, how could I get you to speak the truth?"
Since things had come to this, Wen Xueshan decided to go all out. "Mr. Zhan, my feelings for you are genuine and have never wavered."
He said.
Zhan Mohan simply said to Wen Xueshan, "Then what are your feelings for Qiu Zhun?"
Upon hearing Qiu Zhun's name, Wen Xueshan froze. Her lips trembled slightly, and she didn't know how to answer.
What exactly were her feelings for Qiu Zhun?
Was it truly just manipulation?
But if so, why did she feel so sad just now when she thought of Qiu Zhun, when she thought of the child Qiu Zhun had given her?
Yet, she was also certain of her feelings for Zhan Mohan. She had persisted for so long, strived so hard, all for Zhan Mohan, hadn't she?
"No, I... I don't feel entirely false about him... What am I..."
Wen Xueshan felt her mind in a turmoil. She was already confused about her feelings for each of them.
Whenever she thought of Qiu Zhun, she remembered the happy days they spent together, the kindness Qiu Zhun had shown her. She couldn't forget any of it.
But at the same time, she simply couldn't let go of Zhan Mohan.
"No, I... I don't feel entirely false about him... What am I..."
Zhan Mohan remained silent, giving Wen Xueshan ample time to figure out, to understand who she truly loved.