"Grandpa really wanted me to kill him that day, but... but I didn't go through with it because I was sick," Chen Yutong said, her face filled with sadness. "I know you might suspect me because I was the last one to leave the ward that day, but I have no idea why Grandpa passed away."
Recalling Chen Yutong's words, Wei Yumeng felt that there seemed to be other issues at play.
Chen Yutong's demeanor didn't suggest she was lying. Moreover, as she had said at the beginning, Chen Yutong was in such a dire situation that she had no reason to lie.
Wei Yumeng took a deep breath. She felt she needed to tell Zhan Mohan about these matters.
With this thought, she arrived at the base of Zhan Group. After all, the sooner this matter was resolved, the more relaxed Zhan Mohan and Zhan Yangyi would both be.
"Madam, you're here," Fang Xun said, greeting Wei Yumeng as soon as he saw her.
"Is Mohan inside?" Wei Yumeng asked.
Fang Xun nodded. "Mr. Zhan is inside, and both Young Master Zhan and Mr. Zhan are in there. They seem to be discussing something important."
Wei Yumeng felt it was an inopportune time. Whatever they were discussing, she didn't want to interrupt.
"However, Mr. Zhan said you could come in at any time," Fang Xun's words surprised Wei Yumeng. It was as if Zhan Mohan had known she was coming.
But then she thought about it. It wasn't impossible, as she had gotten her address from Zhan Mohan. Zhan Mohan probably knew she was going to see Chen Yutong.
After Fang Xun finished speaking, he left to attend to his own tasks, while Wei Yumeng pushed open the door and entered the office.
The atmosphere in the office was somewhat subtle. Seeing Wei Yumeng, it seemed everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Did I interrupt you?" Wei Yumeng couldn't help but ask.
Zhan Yichen shook his head. "Not at all. Rather, it's good that sister-in-law came."
This left Wei Yumeng a bit confused.
Zhan Mohan gestured for Wei Yumeng to sit beside him. "I contacted Vincent again today, and I have some new ideas about Grandpa's matter."
Upon hearing this, Wei Yumeng also quickly said, "I actually went to Yutong's place today and learned some things, which she told me herself. So I don't think she's lying. I believe these words should help you make a correct judgment."
Zhan Mohan nodded. However, he didn't let Wei Yumeng speak first. Instead, he proceeded to tell everyone else what he had heard from Vincent.
"What? Brother, you're not joking, are you?" Zhan Yichen was still somewhat disbelieving.
Rather than believing that Grandfather Zhan couldn't bear such a life and had taken his own life, he was more inclined to believe that someone had killed the old man.
Zhan Mohan frowned. "I consulted specialized psychologists about this situation. They also believe that severely ill patients are more likely to experience such conditions. Because for them, continuing to live is nothing but a burden to their families, and they themselves cannot endure such a life, which is why they would choose to end it."
Wei Yumeng was also stunned, not knowing what to say for a long time. "Grandpa he..."
Although she didn't want to admit it, Wei Yumeng also thought that this was indeed something Grandfather Zhan might do.
Wei Yumeng took a deep breath. "I also asked Yutong today. She told me that Grandpa had indeed told her that his life was too painful, and he hoped to be freed by her hand..."
She paused suddenly, making everyone's hearts race. Perhaps this was the key to determining Chen Yutong's involvement in this matter.
"But in the end, Yutong didn't go through with it. She left directly. As for what happened afterwards, she doesn't know."
Wei Yumeng's words undoubtedly coincided with Zhan Mohan's speculation. If Chen Yutong hadn't done it, then their current guess was the most reasonable.
But if that were the case, how much of a misunderstanding they had had with Chen Yutong. It was no wonder she had run away from home.
Zhan Mohan took a deep breath. "I had Fang Xun investigate the situation that Dr. Vincent mentioned. It is indeed possible that Grandpa did it himself, and I have found more evidence to support this."
As Zhan Mohan spoke, he looked towards the door. To his surprise, it was Grandfather Zhan's butler, Uncle Lin.
Uncle Lin had already retired to his hometown due to his advanced age before the old man was hospitalized. He had not expected to appear in the office of Zhan Group now.
"Young Masters," Uncle Lin greeted the others respectfully.
Zhan Mohan nodded. "We'll have to trouble Uncle Lin to explain the situation to us."
"Yes, Young Master," he replied, turning to the others. "Actually, I only just learned of the old man's passing. On the evening he passed away, I received a message from him. I didn't see it in time, and only just saw it in the last two days. Please take a look yourselves."
Saying this, Uncle Lin handed his phone to Zhan Yichen.
Zhan Yichen read aloud: "Old Lin, please do me a favor. If the children investigate, tell them that this was all my own choice. In my life, I dislike troubling others the most, especially since the children now have their own families and lives. I don't want them to continue like this for my sake. Perhaps my departure is for the best. Moreover, I have lived long enough. Everyone dies eventually, and being able to choose myself can be considered a blessing. Oh, and if the children don't mention it, then don't bring it up either. Just let it all pass."
After reading this, Zhan Yichen clenched his fist slightly. "So... so it really was Grandpa..."
"I'm sorry, Elder Brother," Zhan Mohan said softly to Zhan Yangyi. He bore significant responsibility for this matter.
Zhan Yangyi, on the other hand, had not uttered a word from beginning to end. He simply clenched his fists, his lips trembling slightly.
Rather than blaming others for misinterpreting the truth, he was more angry with himself for saying those things to Chen Yutong.
It was normal to be mistaken before the full truth was revealed, and given it concerned Grandfather Zhan, Zhan Mohan would naturally be more anxious.
But he, as Chen Yutong's husband, had not stood by her side and chosen to believe her. This made him feel utterly ashamed.
Zhan Mohan looked at Zhan Yangyi's expression, feeling bad himself. He believed he also had a part in this matter, so he should offer Zhan Yangyi some compensation.
"Elder Brother, I intend to split half of the inheritance that I and Yumeng have as compensation for this matter. I hope you can use this money to find her."