Under Zhan Mohan's arrangements, an investigation was quickly launched into the matter, including local firefighters.
"Mr. Zhan, according to preliminary deductions, this fire was deliberately set by someone."
As the other party spoke, they produced a map. "Judging by the current situation at the scene, the ignition point should be in the northwest corner of the factory building. The fire first started here, where there was a pile of construction materials."
Wei Yumeng looked at the map and immediately recalled that location.
Because the facilities were still under construction, not just anyone could enter the interior. Therefore, the person who set the fire in that location must be one of their internal staff.
But who would do such a thing? It was impossible.
Wei Yumeng couldn't figure it out. She didn't believe she had any enemies here.
"Thank you for your trouble," Ye Sihan said to the firefighters.
The firefighters gave a few more reminders and then left.
"Do you have any thoughts?" Zhan Mohan asked Wei Yumeng. At least this project was under her responsibility, so she would likely have more clues than he did.
Wei Yumeng could only shake her head. She truly hadn't discovered anything.
Zhan Mohan said gently, "It's alright. Even if we don't have any clues now, continuing the investigation will eventually yield results. For instance, we can start by investigating everyone who entered the facility today."
With that, Zhan Mohan had already made the arrangements.
Compared to Zhan Mohan's active investigation, Wei Yumeng had yet to emerge from her psychological shadow.
Even now, it was still Zhan Mohan who was handling the investigation. What could she do?
"Mr. Zhan, please come here for a moment," a staff member said.
Zhan Mohan turned to look at Wei Yumeng. "Don't worry, and don't overthink things, okay? Everything will get better. You wait here obediently, and I'll be right back."
Wei Yumeng gave him a smile, and Zhan Mohan finally left with peace of mind.
However, just as he left, Wei Yumeng's phone rang.
It was an unknown number, one Wei Yumeng had never seen before.
After a moment of hesitation, she answered the call.
"Hello, hello."
"Are you Mrs. Zhan?"
Hearing the other party's voice, Wei Yumeng's heart leaped. The voice had been altered by a device, stiff like a robot's, making her feel uncomfortable all over.
But this also indicated that the call was not simple.
"I am. Who are you? What do you want with me?" Wei Yumeng pressed.
"Actually, you already have a guess in your heart, don't you? That's right, I was the one who set the fire… No, to be precise, I planned this fire."
Upon hearing this, Wei Yumeng could no longer remain calm. "Who are you? Why did you do this?"
"Why? Heh, even if I told you, people like you would never understand. How could those born with a silver spoon in their mouths understand the struggles of people like us? We've worked hard our entire lives, only to still be trampled underfoot by people like you. That's what makes it even more infuriating and hateful."
Wei Yumeng frowned. Listening to this, it seemed the other party wasn't targeting her specifically, or perhaps they were targeting a certain type of person.
"Wei Yumeng, do you still think you can win this project? In fact, all the achievements you've gained so far were only possible because Zhan Mohan helped you. And you, under the guise of work, are actually just a useless person who can't do anything. You should have been like me, but because you found a good match, you've reached this position. Therefore, I will not let you succeed. I will let everyone know that you are utterly incompetent."
Wei Yumeng wanted to retort, but she couldn't utter a single word.
It was true that this project had always had Zhan Mohan's backing, which allowed her to reach this point.
If it weren't for Zhan Mohan, she probably wouldn't have secured any cooperation so far.
"Look at what good you've done. Because of your poor supervision, the fire has also caused losses to the cooperating parties. Next, Ye Corporation will have to pay a large sum in compensation. Yes, perhaps you won't have to pay anything, because Zhan Mohan will help you sort everything out again, won't he?"
Wei Yumeng clenched her fists. Things shouldn't be like this. She had also put in effort.
By the time she snapped back to reality, the other party had already hung up the phone. Coincidentally, Zhan Mohan returned to her side.
"Yumeng, I just checked the entry and exit records for today. I've narrowed down the scope of suspicious individuals. Do you have any thoughts?"
But Wei Yumeng looked directly into Zhan Mohan's eyes. "Mohan, do you remember what I said when I took over the project? I voluntarily accepted this project and was willing to bear all potential issues. Now is the time for me to take responsibility."
Zhan Mohan was taken aback. He knew what Wei Yumeng meant.
If the project were to be handled according to their previous agreement, with Wei Yumeng taking responsibility herself, then Ye Corporation would no longer suffer any losses because of this project.
"No, I disagree," Zhan Mohan frowned. How could he agree to such a thing?
Even if Wei Yumeng intended to take responsibility in the meeting, he had never considered letting Wei Yumeng bear it alone.
This was not something she could handle. Moreover, she was his wife, so how could he shift the responsibility onto her?
"Yumeng, calm down. This matter is still under investigation. We don't need to jump to conclusions so quickly."
Wei Yumeng didn't see it that way. "Mohan, I know there are many people on the board watching this project. They might not give us time to investigate. It would be easier for me to take responsibility than to make them wait for a result."
She lowered her head and said softly, "At least this way, I can still be of some use. I can still do something for you."
Although her voice was soft, Zhan Mohan still heard it.
"Yumeng, what happened? Don't hide it from me. No matter what the problem is, we'll solve it together, okay?"
Wei Yumeng didn't know how to tell Zhan Mohan that all she had ever wanted was to do something for him.
But why was it that every time she returned to her post, such problems arose?
Undeniably, her motivation had been hit. She even wanted to take on all of this herself now.
"I… I want to be alone for a while," Wei Yumeng finally made her request.
Zhan Mohan looked at her for a long time, then sighed. "Alright. You rest for a while, don't overthink. I will continue to arrange the investigation."
He then kissed her forehead, hoping this would at least put her mind at ease.