The relationship between Wen Xueshan and Qiu Zhun had, after all was said and done, ascended to a new dimension.
At this point, neither of them had any reason to doubt the other's sincerity, for they both knew Wei Yumeng had been right all along.
They were, indeed, the ones who truly loved each other.
On the day Wen Xueshan was discharged from the hospital, she took the initiative to invite Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng for a meal, to express her apologies for the trouble caused during this period.
"Miss Wei, I am truly sorry," Wen Xueshan said, her head bowed, still feeling a bit embarrassed.
Thinking back, much of her past turmoil had stemmed from the supposed relationship between Qiu Zhun and Wei Yumeng.
And how many times had she given Wei Yumeng a cold shoulder?
Yet, despite all these back-and-forth incidents, Wei Yumeng had still chosen to help her.
If not for Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan, she might not be here now, safe and sound with Qiu Zhun.
"It's alright, you don't need to apologize. I know you've been plagued by depression for a long time, and sometimes your words don't reflect your true intentions. Seeing you two like this makes me very relieved."
Hearing this, Wen Xueshan instinctively glanced at Qiu Zhun, her face filled with happiness.
Qiu Zhun reached out and clasped her hand. "See? I told you Mrs. Zhan wouldn't blame you."
"But I still feel better saying it," Wen Xueshan said, then playfully stuck out her tongue at Qiu Zhun.
Watching their interaction, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but smile.
Who would have imagined that this couple had once been fraught with so many misunderstandings, even to the point where Qiu Zhun had once shown genuine dislike for Wen Xueshan?
But then again, who could have guessed that everything Wen Xueshan had done back then was simply because she was unwell?
"Oh, right, there's something I wanted to discuss," Qiu Zhun said suddenly. "I'm planning to take Xueshan abroad for recuperation."
Wen Xueshan, however, blinked in surprise. "Go... abroad?"
Qiu Zhun explained, "I've done some research, and Country S is very skilled in the treatment and recovery of depression, with many successful cases. I believe she can receive better treatment there."
However, this was only one of Qiu Zhun's reasons.
The other reason was that he felt they had already caused enough trouble for Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan. No one knew if their relationship would continue to cause problems for Wei Yumeng, but going abroad would at least alleviate her worries.
Zhan Mohan nodded upon hearing this arrangement. "Mm, that sounds good. I have some connections there; I can help you make arrangements if needed."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Zhan," Qiu Zhun replied.
Wei Yumeng, of course, had no objections. Anything that could help Wen Xueshan was worth doing.
Wen Xueshan, however, looked distressed. She hesitated before saying, "Um... Ah Zhun, can we not go abroad?"
Qiu Zhun looked at her with some confusion. "You don't need to worry. I've already made arrangements for accommodation and the hospital there. It won't be any trouble for you."
"No, it's not that I'm worried about that. It's just... I'm just not mentally prepared to go abroad. I... I don't want to leave here yet."
Wen Xueshan appeared somewhat wronged. "I know the medical standards here might not be as good as in Country S, but this is where I've lived for a long time. I don't want to leave."
Although she felt her reasoning was a bit weak, the others didn't seem to mind.
Qiu Zhun patiently explained, "We'll be back. We won't be living there permanently. I've informed the hospital there about your condition. You might only need a few months of recuperation. If you recover well, it might even be faster than expected."
"But I... but I just don't want to go abroad!" Wen Xueshan was being exceptionally stubborn, as if there were compelling reasons for her to stay.
Seeing that they might start arguing if they continued discussing it, Wei Yumeng quickly intervened to smooth things over.
"Alright, alright, there's no rush to leave immediately. Why don't both of you think about it further?"
Qiu Zhun sighed. "Okay, perhaps I was too hasty. We'll discuss it properly when we get back."
Wen Xueshan finally nodded.
She absolutely could not leave here!
How could she possibly leave?
If she left, wouldn't that mean...
Wen Xueshan remained preoccupied and thoughtful throughout the rest of the dinner.
Qiu Zhun noticed this, constantly reflecting on whether he had been too decisive and hadn't considered Wen Xueshan's feelings.
As they were about to part, Wei Yumeng specifically called Qiu Zhun aside.
"Mr. Qiu, Miss Wen is currently pregnant. Pregnant women can sometimes be stubborn. You should have a good talk with her when you get back, carefully explain your thoughts and intentions to her. I believe she will understand. After all, you've endured so many trials to reach this point, and you are very important to her."
Wei Yumeng's tone was like that of an elder, which left Qiu Zhun momentarily stunned.
He had once admired Wei Yumeng greatly, but now he felt she was like a kind older sister.
"Mrs. Zhan, thank you so much," Qiu Zhun expressed his gratitude to Wei Yumeng again. "Actually, I've been wondering how to express the gratitude of Xueshan and myself, but I feel no gift could suffice."
Wei Yumeng genuinely didn't mind. "You don't need to do anything. As I said before, as long as you two are well, that's enough for me."
Hearing this, Qiu Zhun chuckled. "To be honest, Mrs. Zhan, your tone sounds just like my grandmother."
Wei Yumeng also laughed, even wondering if she was coming across as too mature.
When they returned to the entrance, they found Wen Xueshan and Zhan Mohan in an awkward silence, and quickly walked over.
Indeed, leaving the two of them alone there had been quite difficult for them.
After seeing the couple off, Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan got into their car.
"Mohan, do you think they'll be happy together in the future?"
Zhan Mohan's tone was indifferent. "If no further problems arise between them, they should be able to live together."
This remark displeased Wei Yumeng. "No, I think after everything they've been through, they won't let conflicts and problems ruin their relationship anymore."
But Zhan Mohan remained silent, even frowning.
Just as Wei Yumeng and Qiu Zhun were leaving, Zhan Mohan had noticed the look in Wen Xueshan's eyes as she looked at him.
Although there had been no interaction between them, he felt something was not quite right.