Wei Yumeng's physical condition gradually improved, and most of her injuries had healed. Only the wound on her forehead was slightly more severe and required further observation in the hospital.
"Yumeng, the doctor said you can be discharged in two more days," Mu Linjing also let out a sigh of relief.
However, Wei Yumeng couldn't feel any happiness. For days, she had keenly felt Zhan Mohan's distance, a distance that made her heart panic, even giving her a premonition that if this continued, a problem would inevitably arise between her and Zhan Mohan.
Seeing Wei Yumeng's expression, Mu Linjing knew what she was thinking. She had visited Zhan Mohan more than once in the past few days, but Zhan Mohan's attitude towards her visits was indifferent, even tinged with a hint of awkwardness.
Although Zhan Mohan was generally indifferent to everyone except Wei Yumeng, Mu Linjing could still sense a difference in his demeanor.
Perhaps Zhan Mohan was also conflicted, unsure how to face Wei Yumeng, and even Mu Linjing didn't know how to face her.
Mu Linjing sighed, "Yumeng, don't be upset. This kind of situation is indeed not easy to accept. Perhaps he'll come around soon."
"Linjing, things are really not what you think. I truly had nothing happen with that man. Why doesn't anyone believe me?"
Wei Yumeng's voice was filled with helplessness. She had said this many times before, but no one believed her.
Mu Linjing looked at Wei Yumeng and suddenly felt that what she was saying didn't sound like someone suffering from a psychological issue. Moreover, similar incidents had happened before. Perhaps this time she should try to believe her.
"If that's the case, wouldn't that man be crazy, to get himself into trouble just to frame you?"
Seeing Mu Linjing's reaction, Wei Yumeng was happy that she finally believed her.
"I don't know either. That's what puzzles me the most. If he was just hired, like the ones we encountered before, they would have distanced themselves if their own safety was threatened. But this man seems to disregard everything, as long as the matter is successful."
Hearing this, Mu Linjing's mind felt a bit jumbled. She was starting to get confused about what was really going on.
"Wait, what exactly is happening?"
Wei Yumeng took a deep breath. "That day, after I discovered I was kidnapped, I tried to get information from him. The first point is that he was indeed acting under someone's orders. Secondly, it's certain that they didn't intend to kill me, only to tarnish my reputation. However, because I threatened to end my life, he ultimately failed."
Mu Linjing finally understood why Wei Yumeng's head injury was the most severe. It turned out that at that time, Wei Yumeng had threatened to end her life for her reputation, and had even gone so far as to do so.
Yet, after Wei Yumeng had sacrificed so much, they doubted her integrity, which made Mu Linjing feel terrible.
"But after he couldn't succeed in harming me, he came up with this plan, not hesitating to sacrifice himself to ensure its success."
When pieced together, Mu Linjing found it unbelievable. Assuming Catherine was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes, what method could she have used to make this man act so diligently for her?
However, no matter how things stood now, the most important thing was how to resolve the awkward relationship between Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng.
Zhan Mohan returned to the police station. In reality, he had been contemplating Wei Yumeng's words these past few days.
"Mohan, I know you must be very upset right now, but I can assure you with certainty that I was not forced upon by that man."
Her tone was not like someone speaking with a psychological issue.
After the previous incident, to prevent similar things from happening again, Zhan Mohan had done some research on related matters.
Wei Yumeng was reading, unaware that Zhan Mohan was also deeply concerned.
But assuming Wei Yumeng's words were true, then the real problem lay with that man.
Now, Zhan Mohan could only approach it with a trial-and-error attitude and try to talk to that man.
"Why are you looking for me? The thing has already happened. You're not going to ask me for compensation, are you?"
The man maintained his nonchalant demeanor, as if he were no longer afraid of anything, since the worst had already befallen him.
"Sun Chao, 25 years old. Arrested in China for rape, he came abroad after being released from prison and has been mingling in the shady districts here. I believe the crimes you've committed are not limited to this one."
Zhan Mohan said calmly, "Unfortunately, we have found more evidence of your activities. Do you think, all things considered, how long you'll have to stay here?"
Sun Chao was taken aback. "You're ruthless."
"I'm just doing what an ordinary citizen should do. People like you should have been locked up sooner or later; it's only a matter of time."
Regarding the reason for Sun Chao's actions, Zhan Mohan could only think of one: according to the laws of this country, the crime he had committed would at most result in a few months' detention, after which he could be released to start a new life.
Sun Chao had already experienced prison, so he might not care about a few months' punishment.
If Catherine had also promised him considerable compensation, then he could continue to be utilized after his release.
Therefore, Zhan Mohan's only breakthrough was to make Sun Chao realize that if he went in this time, he might never get out, and perhaps a deal could be struck with Sun Chao.
Sun Chao looked at Zhan Mohan, harboring some doubt about the truth of his words, yet Zhan Mohan had indeed investigated his identity thoroughly.
"I believe you know my identity and capabilities. Since you laid a hand on my wife, I will naturally ensure you can never leave here," Zhan Mohan sneered. "You'll stay right here and atone for your actions."
"Wait!"
As expected, Sun Chao became anxious upon hearing Zhan Mohan's words. He had not planned for this.
He had intended to use that money to live well and become the first among his peers to achieve success. How could he possibly ruin his future like this?
Sun Chao felt that his calculations had gone completely wrong, and he had provoked someone formidable.
Zhan Mohan cast a glance at Sun Chao but still stood up, preparing to leave, as if he had made up his mind to make Sun Chao suffer.
"Don't you want to get some information from me? For example, who planned all of this, and what exactly happened that day," Sun Chao said urgently, afraid Zhan Mohan wouldn't hear him.
Indeed, Zhan Mohan paused and looked back at him. "Alright, I'll listen to what you have to say."