Hearing the knock, Meng Yanchen wearily called out, "Come in." The door slowly opened, and Fan Shengmei appeared in the doorway. A flicker of surprise and disbelief flashed in Meng Yanchen's eyes. He stood up, his lips moved, but he didn't know what to say. Looking at his haggard appearance, Fan Shengmei felt a pang of pain in her heart and said softly, "I...I came back to see if I could help." The atmosphere in the office was somewhat heavy. The two looked at each other, as if a thousand words were surging within them at that moment.

"Thank you for your hard work these past few days," Meng Yanchen broke the silence first, his voice slightly hoarse.

Fan Shengmei nodded slightly. "The company is in a critical situation right now, I can't just stand by and watch." She stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the mountain of documents piled on the table. "Are all of these about resolving the crisis?"

Meng Yanchen hummed in agreement. "The evidence we've gathered so far isn't enough. Our competitors are too vigilant." He rubbed his temples, his eyes revealing exhaustion and helplessness.

Fan Shengmei looked at him, her resentment fading slightly. "I'm back to face this with you. No matter what, let's resolve the company's crisis first."

In the days that followed, Fan Shengmei threw herself back into work, assisting Meng Yanchen in calming the employees and handling various matters. Thanks to her efforts, the employees' emotions gradually stabilized, and work efficiency improved. However, although Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei outwardly worked together to resolve the company crisis, a rift remained between them.

Su Ran was filled with resentment upon learning that Fan Shengmei had returned to the Fu Group. He frowned as he looked at the photos of Fan Shengmei busy at the company on his phone. "How did she end up back with Meng Yanchen again?" Su Ran muttered to himself, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

One day after work, Su Ran asked Fan Shengmei out to dinner. Fan Shengmei hesitated for a moment, but then agreed. At the restaurant, Su Ran looked at Fan Shengmei and asked with concern, "Now that you're back at the Fu Group, has Meng Yanchen caused you any more trouble?"

Fan Shengmei gently shook her head, "The company is facing a crisis right now, and everyone is working together to solve the problem."

Su Ran frowned. "Xiao Mei, why are you working so hard? Meng Yanchen has kept so many things from you. He's not worth it."

Fan Shengmei put down her cutlery and said seriously, "Su Ran, I know you mean well, but I can't ignore company matters. Besides, I want to handle the matter between Meng Yanchen myself."

Looking at her determined eyes, Su Ran felt a little disappointed, but still smiled and said, "Okay, as long as you're happy. I've discovered some fun places these past few days, I'll take you there to relax tomorrow?"

Fan Shengmei wanted to refuse, but seeing Su Ran's expectant eyes, she couldn't bear it. "Okay, but it's just for one day. There's still a lot of work to do at the company."

The next day, Su Ran took Fan Shengmei to the amusement park. The amusement park was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and chatter. The colorful amusement rides shimmered in the sunlight, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of popcorn.

Su Ran bought two and handed one to Fan Shengmei, saying, "It's been a long time since I've seen you smile. Relax and enjoy yourself today."

Fan Shengmei took the gift, took a small bite, and the sweetness spread across her tongue. Su Ran pulled her to ride the Ferris wheel, and as it slowly rose, the beautiful city scenery unfolded before their eyes. Fan Shengmei looked out the window, her mood gradually relaxing.

"Look, how beautiful the scenery is over there," Su Ran said, pointing into the distance.

Fan Shengmei looked in the direction he pointed, and saw the afterglow of the setting sun bathing the earth in a golden light. "It's so beautiful," she couldn't help but exclaim.

Afterwards, Su Ran took Fan Shengmei to ride bumper cars. The two crashed and shoved around in the bumper car area, laughing non-stop. Fan Shengmei seemed to have returned to her carefree teenage years, temporarily forgetting the company's crisis and her troubles with Meng Yanchen.

However, Meng Yanchen witnessed all of this. He was out on business and, passing by the amusement park, inadvertently saw Fan Shengmei and Su Ran happily together. Meng Yanchen's face instantly darkened, filled with regret and helplessness. He regretted hiding the truth from Fan Shengmei, which had led to her now being so close to Su Ran; but he was currently preoccupied with the company's crisis and seemed to have little time to win Fan Shengmei back.

Meng Yanchen stood at the amusement park entrance, watching Fan Shengmei and Su Ran emerge from the bumper car area. The two chatted and laughed, with Su Ran even considerately fixing Fan Shengmei's hair. Meng Yanchen clenched his fists and turned to leave. He knew he couldn't continue like this; he had to resolve the company's crisis as soon as possible, and at the same time, find an opportunity to have a proper talk with Fan Shengmei and win her back.

Although Fan Shengmei had a happy day with Su Ran, she knew in her heart that her feelings for Su Ran were only gratitude and friendship. Whenever she saw Su Ran, she couldn't help but think of Meng Yanchen. She didn't know what the future held for her relationship with Meng Yanchen, nor was she sure if she could truly let go of the resentment in her heart.

As time went on, Su Ran took Fan Shengmei to more and more events. They went to art exhibitions together, where the air was filled with the faint scent of ink, and the exquisite paintings were captivating. They also went to concerts together, where the melodious music flowed in their ears, immersing Fan Shengmei in the music. Fan Shengmei's gratitude towards Su Ran deepened, but she always maintained a certain distance from him.

Every time Meng Yanchen saw Fan Shengmei and Su Ran together, his pain deepened. He worked even harder at the company, speeding up the investigation into competitors, hoping to resolve the crisis as soon as possible and win Fan Shengmei back.

At a company executive meeting, Meng Yanchen proposed a new solution, but it was met with opposition from some senior executives.

"President Meng, this plan is too risky. If it fails, the company may fall into an even more difficult situation," a senior executive said worriedly.

Looking at everyone, Meng Yanchen said firmly, "Our situation is already very critical. If we don't take the risk and try, we may not have another chance."

The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, with everyone sticking to their own opinions. Meng Yanchen knew he had to convince them, otherwise the company's crisis would be unsolvable.

Watching Meng Yanchen work so hard for the company, Fan Shengmei felt a pang of sympathy. She stepped forward to support Meng Yanchen's plan, saying, "I think President Meng's plan is feasible. We can't sit idly by and wait for our fate; we must take the initiative."

With Fan Shengmei's support, Meng Yanchen finally persuaded everyone to approve the plan. After the meeting, Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei, his eyes filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Xiaomei."

Fan Shengmei nodded slightly, "No need to thank me, this is for the company, and for all of us."

However, Su Ran's dissatisfaction intensified after learning that Fan Shengmei was fully supporting Meng Yanchen at the company. He decided to take action to prevent Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen's relationship from further improving.

Seeing Fan Shengmei and Su Ran so close, what will Meng Yanchen do next? Will Fan Shengmei develop different feelings for him after being comforted by Su Ran for so long? Everything is uncertain...