Song Lijun was so angered by Catherine that she said, "This child is becoming more and more unreasonable. If we really didn't want her, how could we have kept her in the company?"
"Please calm down," Wei Yumeng said, soothing her. "Catherine is already an adult and can decide for herself whether to stay or leave. If she insists on leaving, it's her own choice. You don't need to get so worked up over her."
Song Lijun sighed helplessly. "If only Linlin were as sensible as you."
Although the two children hadn't spoken, it didn't mean they didn't understand. Before coming here, Wei Yumeng had already told them about some of the Feng family's affairs, just in case they accidentally touched upon any taboos.
But now, in the eyes of the two children, everything pointed to Catherine being the problem.
Catherine had already packed her things in her room, but then she realized something was wrong. Wei Yumeng was the one who suddenly appeared, so why should she be the one to pack up and leave? Wasn't that exactly what Wei Yumeng wanted? She put down her things and calmed herself for a moment.
"No, I can't let this matter throw me off balance. There must be a way to drive Wei Yumeng out of this house."
It wasn't that she completely distrusted Song Lijun's concern for her, but she knew she couldn't compare to Wei Yumeng.
However, there was still a way to shift Song Lijun's attention. Catherine saw the fruit knife on the table and an idea struck her.
Just after dinner, as they were about to clear the dishes, Catherine walked out of her room.
She looked at Wei Yumeng. "Can we talk properly?"
Although Wei Yumeng was still a bit wary, she nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Song Lijun knew it was something between the two children that needed to be resolved, and she shouldn't interfere. So she said, "Alright, you two can go and clear the dishes together."
Neither Catherine nor Wei Yumeng objected. They went into the kitchen.
"What exactly do you want to say?"
When alone with Catherine, Wei Yumeng naturally didn't feel she needed to give her a good face.
Catherine smiled at Wei Yumeng. "Of course, I want back what rightfully belongs to me."
As she spoke, she took out a fruit knife from behind her. It wasn't as sharp as a kitchen knife, but it was more than enough to injure someone.
"If I were to get hurt at this time, what would my mother think?"
Wei Yumeng was stunned. She had initially thought Catherine was going to confront her, but she didn't expect Catherine to resort to a ploy of self-harm.
"What do you want me to do?" Wei Yumeng asked tentatively.
"Of course, return everything that belongs to me. My position in the company, my position at home, and everything else."
Wei Yumeng sneered. "And then let you continue to do evil?"
Wei Yumeng would never do that. Catherine was already a dangerous person, and their relationship had deteriorated to this extent. If Catherine were to regain her former position, she would likely retaliate even more fiercely. Wei Yumeng's choice now wasn't about status, but about protecting her family and keeping this dangerous Catherine in check.
Catherine wasn't giving up yet. She continued, "We could also sign an agreement. You return everything to me, and I'll agree to a few things for you. How does that sound?"
Wei Yumeng frowned. She knew Catherine truly wanted to return to her old ways, but was such a transaction fair? A contract was just a piece of paper. If Catherine insisted on breaking it, or simply didn't take the agreement seriously, what could she do?
"Catherine, you should give up. On this matter alone, I will never agree to your terms."
A cold smile flickered across Catherine's lips. Since that's the case, don't blame me for not giving you a chance. As soon as she finished speaking, she directly plunged the small knife into her own body. Blood immediately flowed from Catherine's abdomen.
"Catherine, you!" Wei Yumeng hadn't expected Catherine to go so far as to harm herself.
Catherine deliberately shouted, "Wei Yumeng, I know you don't accept my apology, but you don't have to stab me with a knife, do you? How can you be so heartless?"
This shout undoubtedly alerted Song Lijun and the children outside. They rushed into the kitchen and saw the scene. The knife lying on the floor, the wound and blood on Catherine's abdomen, and Wei Yumeng was standing opposite her.
Song Lijun was almost stunned by the sight. "Yumeng, did you really do this?"
Wei Yumeng took a step back, clearly not having recovered from the visual shock. However, Song Lijun mistook Wei Yumeng's reaction for an admission.
"Yumeng, why were you so foolish, how could you do something like this!"
Wei Yumeng finally reacted. "No, I didn't!"
Catherine gritted her teeth. "It was you! Do you think I would stab myself with a knife?"
Wei Yumeng clenched her fists. Wasn't Catherine the one who stabbed herself? But now, whatever she said was useless. It depended on whom Song Lijun believed.
"Mom, I really just intended to apologize. I know my previous impulsiveness was wrong, and I wanted you all to forgive me. But... but Wei Yumeng thought I was trying to take away everything she has now, so she stabbed me with a knife."
Zhan Jinzhi snorted and stepped forward. "Do you think my mother really cares about her current position? You all know my father's status. She doesn't need to go to such lengths for a small company."
Zhan Shiqing also nodded. "I believe Mom too."
Hearing her children's words, Song Lijun couldn't help but think that Wei Yumeng's entry into Feng's Group was indeed at her and Feng Zhenhua's request. Wei Yumeng had never actively sought it out or asked them for anything. She did have some doubts about Catherine's words.
Seeing the hint of wavering in Song Lijun's eyes, Catherine's hatred intensified, but she couldn't show it.
"Mom, doesn't my current state prove everything? Wei Yumeng is just pretending to be indifferent. You've all been fooled by her!"
Song Lijun frowned, unable to decide who to believe and who not to believe for a while.
Wei Yumeng said calmly, "Aunt Feng, I didn't attack her at all. This is all just her scheme. Please don't be fooled again."
Catherine glared at Wei Yumeng. She had no other choice now but to fight Wei Yumeng to the bitter end.