In communication with Mu Linjing, Wei Yumeng decided to inform Zhan Mohan about the matter.
This time, however, she would clearly express her intentions. She wanted to seize this opportunity, as it was an invaluable chance for Zhan's Group.
Indeed, Mu Linjing was right. The many hesitations she had before were more about herself.
She herself was unwilling to sacrifice anything for this opportunity, and what held more importance in her heart.
Now she had an answer. Just as Mu Linjing had said, although she would be away for a long time this time, she would eventually return.
Moreover, even if they were separated by distance, they could still stay in touch with family through the internet.
Although she knew she would miss the children and Zhan Mohan dearly, the thought that this was for the sake of the Zhan family made her feel no sense of imbalance.
With this in mind, she arrived at Zhan Mohan's study. Zhan Mohan had told her earlier that he had other matters to attend to in the evening and would return to their room later.
Wei Yumeng waited at the door for a long time. When she was sure Zhan Mohan was not in a video conference, she entered.
"Why are you not asleep yet?" Zhan Mohan frowned, looking at her. "You don't need to wait for me; your health is important too."
"It's not like that. Actually, there's something I want to discuss with you. You remember I told you before that I would find an opportunity to explain that matter to you clearly."
Hearing this, Zhan Mohan's demeanor turned serious. He remembered how troubled Wei Yumeng had been about that matter, which was enough to indicate its importance.
"Actually, about a week ago, I received a job offer to be a spokesperson for a company ranked among the top ten in the world. It's said that their CEO specifically requested me."
Zhan Mohan nodded upon hearing this. "That's a good thing."
"But..." Wei Yumeng hesitated. "But if I accept this job, I'll need to stay abroad for three months."
As soon as she mentioned three months, Zhan Mohan's calm expression faltered.
"What are your thoughts?" Zhan Mohan did not rush to express his opinion but wanted to hear Wei Yumeng's plan first.
This matter had troubled her for so long, and asking for her decision was a sign of respect.
Wei Yumeng then said, "I want to seize this opportunity. I want to go."
Zhan Mohan's brow furrowed even deeper. "What if I say I disagree? You don't need to work so hard. You are my wife, Zhan Mohan's wife; it's perfectly fine even if you don't work at all."
But Wei Yumeng didn't think so. "I admit what you said, but I can't do that. I can't always rely on you alone to take care of this family. I also want to do what I can."
"Is there no room for negotiation?" Zhan Mohan asked.
"I..." Wei Yumeng hesitated, but this hesitation didn't last long. "I finally made this decision, and this is my resolve."
Zhan Mohan stood up and paced back and forth in the room. He also wanted to respect Wei Yumeng's decision.
But how could he be at ease leaving Wei Yumeng alone abroad for so long? Moreover, Wei Yumeng mentioned that the person had specifically requested her, making it hard not to suspect other intentions.
Finally, he took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, but I cannot agree to this."
"Why?" Wei Yumeng felt she had expressed her thoughts clearly. Shouldn't Zhan Mohan support her?
Besides, she wasn't doing this just for herself, but for Zhan's Group as well!
"Yumeng, I understand your thoughts, but I still cannot agree," Zhan Mohan said helplessly. "I can't let you go to such a faraway place alone. If you encounter danger, I won't be able to help you in time. Also... you'll be away for three months, aren't you worried about the children at all?"
"Of course, I'm worried, but I can still get news about the children through other means."
However, Zhan Mohan's change in tone was enough to indicate the problem. Wei Yumeng could see that no matter what she said, Zhan Mohan was not going to back down.
"Fine, let's both think about this properly." Wei Yumeng said this and turned to leave.
Wei Yumeng had put in so much effort to finally make up her mind, only for it to be rejected by Zhan Mohan.
Zhan Mohan's rejection wasn't just about dismissing the matter; it made Wei Yumeng feel as if he was rejecting her.
She had thought her decision would be met with Zhan Mohan's respect and support. Now, it seemed she had completely misunderstood.
Watching Wei Yumeng leave, Zhan Mohan also felt uneasy. If there were other options, he would certainly support her.
It was just that he couldn't bear to have Wei Yumeng away for so long. Because Wei Yumeng hadn't been away from home for such a long time, he was even more worried.
When he finished his work, it was already one or two in the morning. Zhan Mohan intended to return to their room but found that Wei Yumeng had locked the door.
Zhan Mohan knew Wei Yumeng was still angry with him, so he spent the night in the guest room.
The next day, Wei Yumeng left home without informing Zhan Mohan.
Zhan Mohan, however, was not idle. He first called Fang Xun and told him about Wei Yumeng's situation, asking him to investigate the other party thoroughly.
Soon, Fang Xun reported back. "Mr. Zhan, it is indeed a well-known company that Mrs. is to cooperate with. However, we cannot determine the exact reasons why they insist on Mrs. as their spokesperson."
This was also what Zhan Mohan worried about the most. Although Wei Yumeng had gained fame from making movies, her fame was limited to within China, with no international projects.
If the other party truly had ulterior motives, it would definitely not be a good thing for Wei Yumeng.
"Continue the investigation. Also, if you can help me contact their CEO, that would be best."
Fang Xun nodded. "I'll try to find his contact information."
Meanwhile, Wei Yumeng arrived at Mu Linjing's home in a huff, startling Zhan Yichen.
"Sister-in-law, why are you here? It looks like you had a fight with my brother?"
Wei Yumeng looked at Zhan Yichen, unsure what to say. However, it seemed Mu Linjing hadn't told him about the matter.
Seeing Wei Yumeng's expression, Zhan Yichen wisely said, "Alright, I won't ask about your affairs. I'll go out for a walk and let Linjing keep you company."
With that, Zhan Yichen put on his jacket and left the house.