Following the arrangements made by Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng, the best outcome, if everything proceeded according to their plan, would be to apprehend the individual truly responsible for everything. This would completely extricate the Zhan Group from the crisis.
However, would things really go so smoothly?
Zhan Mohan had already decided to leave that day, as he had just received a call from the police. They had explicitly informed him that the information he had provided had been verified and found to be accurate. Furthermore, he had already fulfilled his obligations over the past few days by providing maximum compensation to the victims' families. His mission was complete, and he trusted that the local police would handle the remaining work. He hadn't seen his wife and children for a long time and was eager to spend quality time with them upon his return. The thought of this immediately improved his mood.
But just as he was grabbing his luggage and preparing to leave, he was intercepted by police officers at the hotel entrance.
"Mr. Zhan, where are you going?" the officer asked Zhan Mohan.
Seeing the situation, Zhan Mohan immediately understood that something had changed.
"Although I confirmed the authenticity of the information over the phone, we have also uncovered some hidden details."
Zhan Mohan's expression remained unchanged, realizing he would have to accompany the officers back to the police station this time.
"Mr. Zhan, initially, investigating your leads made it impossible to link this matter to the Zhan Group. In fact, the Zhan Group appeared to be an innocent victim," the officer said, then changed his tone. "However, we investigated the background of that company."
He then presented a printed document to Zhan Mohan. "Mr. Zhan, please take a look at what this says."
Zhan Mohan saw that it was past information about the company. Under the founder's name... it was his own name.
"Therefore, our police believe that the Zhan Group cannot yet be cleared of suspicion in this matter."
Zhan Mohan did not offer a defense. In such circumstances, he had no evidence to prove that this was a conspiracy. Reflecting on it now, from the moment this project was presented to him, to the current situation, it seemed more like a meticulously orchestrated trap. The perpetrators intended to bring both him and the Zhan Group to ruin!
Wei Yumeng had been waiting for news from the bodyguards. Finally, after a day, the bodyguards had apprehended the responsible person. The individual appeared timid and confessed everything in front of Wei Yumeng.
"Madam, I know I was wrong. Our company is just a small business, and we can't afford to compensate for such a situation. I don't want to go to jail... so... so I thought that since the Zhan Group has so much money, if they were willing to pay, things would be fine."
These words completely infuriated Wei Yumeng. "Even if the Zhan Group is indeed powerful, that's no excuse for you to evade responsibility!"
Lin Shi, standing nearby, looked equally disappointed. "I introduced you to Mr. Zhan because I thought you were doing a good job. How could you be so foolish?"
"Uncle, please save me. I don't want to go to jail!"
However, Shi Lin closed his eyes in resignation, his meaning clear.
"Fang Xun, make the necessary arrangements. We'll send him to the police station shortly."
After speaking, Wei Yumeng breathed a sigh of relief. With the real culprit caught, everything should be over.
After everyone else had left the office, Wei Yumeng intended to call Zhan Mohan to inform him of the news. However, she waited for a long time, but Zhan Mohan never answered. She didn't think much of it, perhaps he was busy and hadn't noticed.
With the situation resolved, Wei Yumeng felt considerably relaxed and even invited Mu Linjing's family and Zhan Yangyi's family for a meal.
"Yumeng, it's rare to see you. You've been so busy lately, I thought you'd forgotten me!" Mu Linjing complained playfully.
"How could I? I have to thank you and Yichen for what happened before, which is why I invited you all to dinner today."
Zhan Yangyi was more concerned about the company's issues. He was currently focused on the Zhan Group's branch, and only had a general idea of what was happening at headquarters.
"Yumeng, has that matter truly been resolved?"
"Of course," Wei Yumeng replied confidently. "Since the culprit has been caught, there's nothing to worry about."
Chen Yutong also smiled. "Sometimes, I have to admit, Yumeng is very capable. She's the kind of woman who is most suited for Mohan."
Praise like this made Wei Yumeng feel a little embarrassed.
However, Zhan Yichen frowned and remained silent. Mu Linjing nudged him with her arm. "What are you thinking about?"
Zhan Yichen then sighed and said, "Don't you all find this whole situation a bit odd? If it were just an accident, then that would be one thing. But this whole affair, from beginning to end, feels as if someone planned it all. They even lured Brother away from the city, a time when he was most vulnerable. At such a time, anyone could have made a move on him."
"Are you overthinking it?" Mu Linjing asked him with exaggerated disbelief.
Chen Yutong also said helplessly, "Yichen, although you are meticulous, this is indeed a bit of a stretch. As Yumeng said, all the evidence is conclusive. What else could be unexpected?"
But this time, Zhan Yangyi remained silent, seemingly contemplating something. This reminded Wei Yumeng of her earlier unanswered calls to Zhan Mohan, who still hadn't returned her call. Thinking about Zhan Yichen's words, she felt a pang of fear. Could something have really happened to Zhan Mohan?
She stood up and immediately called Zhan Mohan again, but he still didn't answer. Could it be... could something truly have happened? The others also noticed Wei Yumeng's change.
"Yumeng, could Yichen's prediction be right?" Mu Linjing looked utterly distressed.
Just as Wei Yumeng was about to explain the situation, another call came through.
"Ms. Wei, I am an officer from the Economic Investigation Bureau. We met today. We have questioned the witness you provided, but unfortunately, it is still impossible to clear your company's suspicion. In fact, it has been confirmed that the incident is indeed related to your company."
"What?" Wei Yumeng could hardly believe it. She didn't recall the person telling her the entire story mentioning any connection to the Zhan Group. "Officer, are you mistaken?"
"I am calling to inform you that I will personally send our officers to pick you up for a chat first thing tomorrow morning."
With that, the other party hung up.
"How could this be?" Wei Yumeng still found it hard to believe.
Zhan Yichen and Zhan Yangyi exchanged glances. They knew they had to step forward and defend the Zhan Group this time.