The next day, Wei Yumeng tried to find Chai Yanyu, but the answer she received was that Chai Yanyu was busy and couldn't see anyone.
This was until Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan were about to leave.
"You two, I've arranged for someone to escort you directly out of Black Street. You don't need to worry about anything," Robin said to them with a smile.
However, Wei Yumeng was preoccupied. She wanted to see Chai Yanyu, even just for a moment.
She just wanted to bid farewell to Chai Yanyu.
Zhan Mohan nodded at Robin as a greeting, then put his arm around Wei Yumeng's waist and followed the bodyguards out.
But Wei Yumeng's steps were slow, making it seem as if she didn't want to leave at all.
Zhan Mohan naturally knew her thoughts. Wei Yumeng was a loyal and righteous person. Although he had given her a seemingly reasonable explanation before, it was inevitable that Wei Yumeng still had other thoughts.
Behind a window on the third floor of the villa, Chai Yanyu watched the receding figures of Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan.
His heart was also heavy. If there were other options, he wouldn't have chosen this outcome.
But fortunately, this outcome was not bad for him. To exchange for Wei Yumeng's happiness was enough.
During his negotiation with Robin that day, Robin's second request was for him to marry Shen Xiangxue.
Robin, being a businessman by origin, didn't intend to give up his business even in Black Street.
Therefore, if Shen Xiangxue and Chai Yanyu got married, a union between the two families would certainly not be disadvantageous.
Moreover, according to Chai Yanyu's guess, the series of events concerning the Zhan family before were also manipulated by Robin from behind the scenes.
The Zhan family's overseas branches had developed well, naturally affecting Robin's interests, which was why he chose to target the Zhan family and even bribed the unfortunate Huo Ping.
Chai Yanyu reached out and touched the glass where Wei Yumeng's departing figure was reflected, lingering for a long time...
"Regretting it?" Robin's voice suddenly came from behind him.
Chai Yanyu didn't turn around. "My own decision, when have I ever regretted it?"
"Are you truly willing to watch the woman you love leave with another man?" Robin's voice had a hint of schadenfreude.
"It's none of your business," Chai Yanyu said coldly.
"I admire you. To sacrifice yourself for the one you love. If I had been as magnanimous back then, perhaps my lover wouldn't have died."
As Robin spoke, he seemed to fall into a memory of his own.
Chai Yanyu's phone suddenly rang. It was a text message from Wei Yumeng.
"A'yu, can we talk?"
Chai Yanyu's hands trembled slightly. The reason he didn't plan to see Wei Yumeng was that he feared he wouldn't be able to truly harden his heart in the end.
But now, Wei Yumeng was actively asking to see him.
What should he do?
Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng didn't leave immediately. Instead, they found an excuse to go to Wei Yumeng's previous residence.
This was also proposed by Zhan Mohan.
Although he had promised Chai Yanyu earlier that he would help him cover up and ensure Wei Yumeng's safe departure from here,
since Chai Yanyu could consider Wei Yumeng's feelings, how could Zhan Mohan pretend not to see it?
Rather than letting Wei Yumeng be consumed by worry, it was better to let Chai Yanyu and Wei Yumeng clarify things. Perhaps only then would everything come to an end.
They didn't have much time, so if Chai Yanyu ultimately didn't show up during this period, they could only leave.
"Mohan, do you think he'll come?"
Zhan Mohan shook his head. "Uncertain."
Wei Yumeng just lowered her head, waiting quietly.
Time ticked by, and finally, the voice of a bodyguard was heard from outside the door.
"Mr. Zhan, Mrs. Zhan, it's time for us to go."
In the end, Chai Yanyu did not appear.
"Let's go," Zhan Mohan stood up and extended his hand to Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng took his hand and stood up, her eyes filled with disappointment.
She just wanted to bid farewell and had some words she wanted to tell Chai Yanyu. Could she no longer say them now?
Zhan Mohan simply held Wei Yumeng's hand tightly, reminding her that no matter what, he was by her side.
Soon, they were safely escorted to the entrance of Black Street.
"You two, once you leave here, you will be outside of Black Street's jurisdiction and will no longer be in danger," the bodyguard explained.
Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan nodded and were about to turn to leave when another voice came from behind them.
"Sister!"
Wei Yumeng started and immediately turned around. It was indeed Chai Yanyu.
"That's great, I finally managed to escort you one last time."
Seeing that Chai Yanyu was unharmed, Wei Yumeng breathed a sigh of relief. "It's great that you're really okay."
"What could happen to me? From now on, Robin and I are practically family. He wouldn't do anything to me." Chai Yanyu said casually.
"Have you really decided to marry Shen Xiangxue?" Although Wei Yumeng felt her question was a bit inappropriate, she still wanted to know for sure.
Chai Yanyu nodded solemnly. "Sister, this is a decision I've thought over carefully. Besides, she's not a bad woman. It's just that we might not have the chance to see each other again in the future."
"We definitely will," Wei Yumeng said quickly. "You're just getting married. As long as you're willing, we'll definitely meet again. I'll still make your favorite dishes for you, okay?"
"Mhm, it's a deal," Chai Yanyu said to Wei Yumeng with a smile.
But Wei Yumeng's heart still ached. Despite her efforts to hold back tears, they couldn't help but flow.
Just as Chai Yanyu was about to wipe away Wei Yumeng's tears, Zhan Mohan beat him to it.
"Alright, after we get back, how about we prepare a wedding gift for General Manager Chai as well? By then, Yi Chen's injuries should have healed, so we can have him attend in our stead."
Zhan Mohan gently comforted Wei Yumeng. "We'll always see each other in the future."
Chai Yanyu quickly said, "Yes, Sister. This isn't a parting of life and death. Don't be sad."
Wei Yumeng then nodded.
"And you, Zhan Mohan, I may not always be able to accompany Sister in the future. I hope you won't make her unhappy. I believe you know how much she loves you."
Zhan Mohan nodded. "Don't worry, I won't."
Chai Yanyu took a deep breath. "Alright, I really have something to do shortly, and you should head back. Your family and the children are waiting for you."
Wei Yumeng then looked at him. "Mhm, then... goodbye..."
"Mhm, goodbye... Sister..."
As Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan turned and walked away, further and further into the distance, Chai Yanyu stood rooted to the spot for a long, long time, until finally, their figures were completely out of sight.
But even then, he was still reluctant to leave.
"Yumeng... this may truly be goodbye this time..."