Fan Shengmei sat in her dark apartment, her tears gradually drying. She knew she couldn't keep running away like this. After thinking for a long time, she stood up, turned on the light, looked at her haggard reflection in the mirror, took a deep breath, and decided to go see Meng Yanchen tomorrow to hear his thoughts. After all, it seemed there was no better way now.
The next day, Fan Shengmei carefully tidied herself up, trying to hide her fatigue and haggardness. She went to Meng Yanchen's office, and the secretary nodded slightly to her, indicating that she should wait a moment. Inside the office, Meng Yanchen was handling official business, and his serious expression softened instantly the moment he saw Fan Shengmei enter.
"Shengmei, you're here." Meng Yanchen stood up, walked around the desk, and stood in front of Fan Shengmei, looking at her with concern. "You don't look well. Did something happen?"
Fan Shengmei bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said, "Yan Chen, my family... my brother has gotten into trouble again. He injured someone, and the other party is demanding 500,000 yuan in compensation, or they will call the police. I... I really don't know what to do." As she spoke, her eyes reddened again.
Meng Yanchen frowned slightly, but without the slightest hesitation, he said, "Don't worry, Shengmei, I'll handle this."
Fan Shengmei felt a warmth in her heart, but also felt uneasy: "Yan Chen, this is not a small amount, I... I don't want to be a burden to you."
Meng Yanchen gently grasped Fan Shengmei's hand, his gaze firm: "You don't need to be polite with me, your business is my business. Don't worry, I'll use some connections, and we should be able to resolve this as soon as possible."
As Meng Yanchen spoke, he picked up his phone and quickly dialed several numbers. His tone was calm and his explanations clear and concise, each instruction brief and powerful. Fan Shengmei listened, feeling both touched and conflicted. Watching Meng Yanchen confidently and calmly handle her problem, a sense of dependence welled up within her.
After hanging up the phone, Meng Yanchen turned to look at Fan Shengmei and smiled, "Don't worry, it's already being handled. We should have results soon."
Fan Shengmei looked at Meng Yanchen gratefully: "Yanchen, thank you so much. I don't know how to repay you."
Meng Yanchen gently wiped away the tears from Fan Shengmei's eyes and said tenderly, "You don't need to think about repaying me. As long as you are happy, that's enough for me."
Over the next few days, Meng Yanchen tirelessly traveled around, utilizing his connections and resources. He contacted the injured person's family, and through intermediaries, he found connections to reason with and appeal to their emotions. At the same time, he also arranged for a legal team to handle any potential legal issues.
Thanks to Meng Yanchen's efforts, the situation quickly took a turn for the better. The injured party's family agreed to reduce the compensation amount, and a settlement of 300,000 yuan was finally reached. Meng Yanchen immediately provided this money to help Fan Shengmei out of her immediate predicament.
When Fan Shengmei learned of this news, her gratitude overflowed like a burst dam. She went to Meng Yanchen's office again, looking at the man who had sheltered her from the storm, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Yan Chen, you've done so much for me, I..." Fan Shengmei's voice choked with emotion, and she didn't know how to express herself.
Meng Yanchen smiled at her and said, "I told you, don't stand on ceremony with me. I'm very happy to see that you're no longer worried about this."
Looking at Meng Yanchen, Fan Shengmei couldn't help but reflect more deeply on their relationship. From their initial transaction to Meng Yanchen's unwavering help in resolving her family's major troubles, their feelings seemed to have subtly changed. Fan Shengmei realized that her dependence on Meng Yanchen was growing deeper, and this dependence wasn't just because he could help her solve her financial problems, but also because of the warmth and support he gave her during her most helpless moments.
But Fan Shengmei also had some worries. She was afraid that this relationship had come too fast and too suddenly, and that she would lose herself by becoming too dependent on Meng Yanchen. She knew that she had always longed for independence and to escape the shadow of her family of origin, but now Meng Yanchen's help made her seem somewhat lost on this path.
Seeing Fan Shengmei's thoughtful expression, Meng Yanchen asked, "Shengmei, what are you thinking about? Is there something you're still worried about?"
Fan Shengmei hesitated for a moment before expressing her concerns: "Yan Chen, I am very grateful for everything you have done for me. But I am also worried that if this continues, I might become more and more dependent on you and lose the ability to strive on my own."
Meng Yanchen gently held Fan Shengmei's hand and said earnestly, "Shengmei, I'm helping you not so that you'll become dependent on me, but so that you can have an easier time. You've always been very hardworking and independent, which I admire. This is just a special case, and I don't want to see you get into trouble because of family matters. Besides, I believe you have your own abilities and pursuits, and they won't change because of my help."
Hearing Meng Yanchen's words, Fan Shengmei's worries eased slightly. She looked at Meng Yanchen, her eyes filled with gratitude and trust: "Yanchen, thank you, you've put my mind at ease a lot."
Meng Yanchen smiled and nodded: "That's good. If anything happens in the future, don't bear it alone. Tell me. We'll face it together."
Fan Shengmei looked at Meng Yanchen, her feelings growing increasingly complex. Would Meng Yanchen's devoted help cause a fundamental change in her feelings for him? She herself was somewhat confused, but she knew that at this moment, her feelings for Meng Yanchen had far exceeded their initial contractual relationship.
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