Although Grandpa Zhan had never heard them mention Bai Qing’s inappropriate behavior during their honeymoon, he was a protective old man. He would be the first to object if anyone dared to bully a member of the Zhan family.
He understood the meaning behind Bai Qing's gaze and words perfectly. Even if the girlfriend brought back by Jing Yan was unfriendly to their Zhan family daughter-in-law, he would not let it slide.
Hearing his protective words, Bai Qing’s face flushed with embarrassment, and she nodded repeatedly. "Grandpa Zhan is truly good to his two sisters-in-law."
Grandpa Zhan chuckled at her words. "Jing Yan is also good to you. Cherish it."
Knowing that Grandpa Zhan was still shrewd even in his old age, Bai Qing didn't say any more.
Not long after, Jing Yan returned with Jin Zhi, carrying a large Lego set.
"Jin Zhi, why did you buy another Lego set? Did you finish the last one?"
Seeing another larger one brought back this time, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but worry. Her son had no other hobbies except for building Legos. He already had a room full of them, and she had even dedicated a room as a warehouse to store his impressive achievements.
She remembered that not long ago, Zhan Mohan had bought Jin Zhi one, which was only slightly smaller than this one. Had he already finished it?
Jin Zhi nodded calmly. "The last one wasn't difficult. I finished it a couple of days ago. The one Uncle Jing bought this time is more challenging. I like it."
Hearing that Jin Zhi liked it, Jing Yan felt satisfied. It was worth all the effort he had put into carrying it in.
Grandpa Zhan smiled so broadly he couldn't close his mouth. "Jin Zhi is so clever. He is truly his great-grandfather's greatest pride."
His pride used to be Zhan Mohan, but now it had been replaced by the child Jin Zhi.
"You've returned just in time. Wash up and let's eat."
Grandpa Zhan called them to the dining room. As they sat at the dining table, Grandpa Zhan deliberately gestured towards Bai Qing.
He pointed to the dishes in front of them and said, "These are some of Jing Yan's favorite Chinese dishes. Although you don't need to cook when you come to my house, if you want to learn these dishes, I can have the chef teach you. It's rare to find such a diligent young person willing to cook nowadays. Jing Yan has struck gold." Although he was praising her diligence on the surface, Grandpa Zhan had intentionally revealed Bai Qing's earlier behavior, and Jing Yan took all his words to heart.
Although he didn't show it, he was already very displeased. He hadn't expected Bai Qing to be so unrestrained in his absence.
The meal was only superficially pleasant. After lunch, Jing Yan found an excuse and took Bai Qing away.
After leaving the Zhan family, the two of them remained silent for a long time. Bai Qing realized that Jing Yan had noticed something. However, explaining the matter would be like trying to cover up a guilty conscience, so she chose to remain silent.
Jing Yan also didn't want to bring these unsavory matters into the open, but he subtly reminded her.
"Mohan and Yumeng have a very good relationship, and their family is complete. Although many women have been entangled with Mohan over the years, none of it has ended well. Mohan truly loves Yumeng."
As he was driving, he suddenly blurted this out, which immediately struck a nerve with Bai Qing.
"What do you mean by that? What does it have to do with us?"
Seeing her sudden emotional outburst, Jing Yan turned his head with some disappointment. "It's nothing. I was just sighing. Why are you so agitated?"
Bai Qing didn't know how to explain. After stammering for a while, she forced out a weak explanation, "I thought you meant our relationship wasn't as good as theirs. I misunderstood."
Jing Yan leisurely turned his head and retorted, "Then how do you think our relationship compares to theirs?"
"Our relationship is also very good. They've been married for so many years and have children. Their relationship has entered a calm phase. It might not even be as good as ours."
Jing Yan seized the opportunity. "Their relationship will not enter a calm phase. Besides, even if their relationship becomes calm, no one can take advantage of the situation. It's never a matter of affection, but a matter of character."
Bai Qing understood that Jing Yan was warning her, and any further argument would make her appear guilty. So, she remained silent and just nodded.
Jing Yan had said enough. However, their relationship still needed a catalyst to end.
Although he truly liked Bai Qing, as he had just said, a person who deliberately tries to insert themselves into someone else's relationship has a character problem.
A man seeks a virtuous wife. No matter how beautiful Bai Qing is or how much he likes her, he is unwilling to bring a restless woman home.
However, this depended on whether she would do something after starting to work at Zhan Corporation. He felt somewhat mean and despicable for hoping she would do something to harass Zhan Mohan so that he could break up with her.
But if he didn't, Bai Qing would definitely not agree.
Jing Yan was now disappointed in Bai Qing. When they were both abroad, he hadn't noticed this ambition in her at all.
On Monday, Bai Qing went to work at Zhan Corporation, and Wei Yumeng reported to her new company.
Wei Yumeng found it a bit unaccustomed to her new job, but fortunately, her colleagues were easy to get along with, and she integrated smoothly.
After work at noon, she thought that it was Bai Qing's first day at Zhan Corporation, so she went to a restaurant to pack some lunch and then went to Zhan Corporation. Zhan Corporation's closing time was half an hour later than hers. While having lunch with Zhan Mohan, she also wanted to see if Bai Qing had caused any more trouble.
She figured that after Jing Yan's displeased expression at the Zhan family dinner that day, the two of them might have argued about it when they got back. If Bai Qing still had any sense of shame, she would hopefully restrain herself, as Jing Yan had given her ample dignity.
When Wei Yumeng arrived at the company with the lunch, she deliberately passed by Bai Qing's department. She saw Bai Qing meticulously arranging exquisite dishes on her desk, so focused that she didn't even notice Wei Yumeng walking past the door.
Wei Yumeng sneered and turned to take the elevator.
While Zhan Mohan was busy reviewing documents, she placed the lunch on his desk. "Mr. Zhan, no matter how busy you are, you must eat well. Shall we have lunch?"
Seeing her smile, Zhan Mohan's exhaustion disappeared, and his furrowed brow relaxed. "Yumeng, why are you here?"
He put down his work and pulled Wei Yumeng to sit on the sofa.
Wei Yumeng opened the lunch she brought. "I came to have lunch with you. It just so happens that I get off work early. From now on, whenever I have time, I'll come to supervise your lunch."
"Then I'm truly blessed. Let me see what delicious food you've brought."
As they were chatting, someone knocked on the office door.