With Wei Yumeng’s encouragement, Wen Xueshan still mustered the courage to take this step.
If it were her in the past, this negotiation might not have been difficult. In her previous work experience, she had secured quite a few projects with her capabilities.
But this time, it held an extraordinary significance for her. It wasn't just about a project; it also represented her relationship with Qiu Zhun.
If she failed, Qiu Zhun would not forgive her again, and she would lose him completely.
Just as she worried about others snatching Qiu Zhun away, she couldn’t allow herself to lose him due to her own mistakes.
After Wen Xueshan prepared herself mentally, Wei Yumeng personally invited Bai Xuan to the hospital.
Bai Xuan did not seem surprised by this meeting and readily agreed. Wei Yumeng had a feeling that Bai Xuan was not simple and seemed to have her own plans from the very beginning.
“Speak, what do you want me to come here for today?” Bai Xuan said dismissively. “Don’t tell me it’s the famous Mrs. Zhan who wants to see me, not you.”
Wei Yumeng felt a bit awkward hearing this, unsure if Bai Xuan was mocking her or truly thought so.
“Um… for me, this is an outsider's matter. Perhaps I should leave.”
As Wei Yumeng spoke, she prepared to leave. However, Bai Xuan called out to her.
“You should stay. If we can’t agree later and she decides to choke me, wouldn’t it be safer with you present?”
Wei Yumeng had no choice but to stay. She had to admit that Bai Xuan had a point.
Wen Xueshan took a deep breath and finally managed to speak, “Miss Bai, I am indeed here to see you. I want to formally apologize for what happened before. I’m very sorry that I can only meet you in a hospital room due to my condition. But once I’m recovered, I will definitely express my apologies in a more solemn manner. It wasn't easy for Ah Zhun and me to get to where we are today, which is why I cared so much about him and acted in such an uncontrolled manner.”
She truly knew she was wrong and, through this incident, realized how unreasonable her past actions towards Wei Yumeng had been.
Bai Xuan listened to Wen Xueshan's words but remained unmoved, her tone even stern. “If apologies were useful, what would the police be for? You don’t think a simple apology from you will make me change my decision about the project cooperation, do you? If something like this happens once or twice, I might soften and forgive you. But if it happens again, can you be sure you can salvage it this way?”
Hearing Bai Xuan's words, Wei Yumeng suddenly began to understand Bai Xuan's intentions.
She had previously felt that Bai Xuan and Qiu Zhun had a good relationship, and Bai Xuan had readily agreed when she contacted her.
It seemed Bai Xuan was deliberately using this method to teach Wen Xueshan a lesson. This meant Bai Xuan was indeed an excellent partner.
“I truly know I was wrong,” Wen Xueshan lowered her head in shame. “After you left that day, I regretted it. Sometimes I don’t know why I lose control of my emotions. But I don’t want to use my status as a patient to shirk responsibility. I will change, I will definitely change, and I won’t let the same thing happen again.”
Bai Xuan looked at Wen Xueshan seriously for a long time, as if to ascertain if Wen Xueshan truly repented.
After a long pause, she finally said, “Alright, it seems you genuinely know you were wrong. However, I must remind you of one thing. Qiu Zhun and I have been partners for many years. Based on my understanding of him, he dislikes relationships that are too constricting, and right now, you likely only add pressure to him. You need to change not only your attitude towards the people around him but also yourself. You should give him enough personal space.”
“I will remember, I will change myself, and I will carefully consider your words,” Wen Xueshan nodded hastily.
“As for the project…” Bai Xuan smiled, but it was a smile with a hidden meaning. “You don’t honestly think your personal apology can resolve our work issues, do you? Work and personal matters are separate things.”
Wen Xueshan was slightly stunned. She had initially thought that if she apologized with sufficient sincerity and explained the situation, Bai Xuan would change her decision.
But now it seemed Bai Xuan’s requirements were not that simple, and she knew nothing about the project.
Thinking of this, a wave of shame washed over Wen Xueshan. She repeatedly claimed how much she loved Qiu Zhun, but in reality, how much did she truly know about him? She didn't know what projects he was busy with lately, what troubled him daily, or even understand him as well as Bai Xuan did.
Wen Xueshan clenched her fist in dissatisfaction, but she had no other options. What else could she do now?
Just as Wei Yumeng saw that Wen Xueshan might not be able to endure if Bai Xuan continued to make things difficult, she stepped forward.
“Miss Bai, perhaps I can help you with this matter. I have indirectly learned about the content of your current cooperation project and the reasons why President Qiu chose you. I must say that President Qiu’s judgment in choosing partners is quite accurate. The achievements of Miss Bai’s company in this field are such that even Zhan Corporation might find it hard to match. However, similarly, if Miss Bai needs a company as compatible with President Qiu, other than Zhan Group, there isn’t a third one in this city. Are you truly willing to give up such a good opportunity?”
Bai Xuan had initially thought Wei Yumeng was merely an onlooker in this situation, drawn in due to friendship or other reasons. But now, she felt things were more complex.
Simply by Wei Yumeng’s understanding of Qiu Zhun and his projects, she could tell a lot.
It wasn’t easy to know the specific details of another company’s project, and companies would not reveal such information to others to avoid leaks.
But Wei Yumeng knew, which also indicated Qiu Zhun’s trust in Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng continued, “Moreover, according to my understanding, your company has long been awaiting such an opportunity to collaborate on a related project. Even if Miss Bai unilaterally disagrees to continue the cooperation, what about your company’s executives? Would they truly let you abandon such a suitable partner?”
After hearing Wei Yumeng’s words, Bai Xuan laughed. “Now I understand why you are the wife of the renowned President Zhan. Honestly, I can’t compete with you in this regard. So, as you suspected, I will continue with the project with President Qiu. However, I hope…” she said, looking at Wen Xueshan, “you keep your word. If something like this happens a second time, who knows if it can be salvaged.”
Wen Xueshan nodded hastily. Having finally resolved the project issue, she naturally wouldn’t object.
But she glanced at Wei Yumeng. This time, Wei Yumeng had helped her solve the problem again. She was truly no match for Wei Yumeng.