Catherine's face turned pale, and she bit her lower lip.
She didn't know if what Wei Yumeng said was true. Although she only acted after Zhan Jinzhi left, she didn't pay attention to when Zhan Jinzhi returned. If Zhan Jinzhi really saw it upon his return, it would make sense.
If she was seen, then her guilt was proven. But did Zhan Jinzhi really see it?
"You're talking nonsense. I never fed your daughter soup. Why would I do that? It makes no sense!"
Catherine ultimately decided to gamble, vowing not to admit anything.
Song Lijun fell into thought. Wei Yumeng suspected her soup? But she had made the soup herself, and no one else was involved in the process. Could the soup be problematic? How could she possibly harm Wei Yumeng?
"Yumeng, I hope you clarify things. That chicken soup was made by me. I was the only one in the kitchen during the entire process. I even carried it myself to bring to you. I would never harm you."
Song Lijun appeared to be in a state of confusion. She couldn't explain how the soup could be problematic, but what was the truth?
"Mom, don't be like this. If you trust her so much, you're falling for her trap. She came today with ill intentions, wishing for something bad to happen to all of us!"
"Catherine, why bring Mrs. Feng into this when you're the one who did something wrong? You're overestimating yourself. I have no interest in deliberately targeting someone I can't stand."
Even knowing the soup was made by Song Lijun, Wei Yumeng clearly understood that Song Lijun's kindness towards her was genuine. Moreover, Song Lijun had given her chicken soup many times before, and she had drunk it without any issues.
If Song Lijun had malicious intentions, she would have succeeded long ago and wouldn't have waited until this moment to act.
All the abnormalities began with Catherine's involvement, making it hard not to suspect her.
Catherine glared at Wei Yumeng indignantly. "You're being unreasonable! You have no evidence to prove this is my doing, yet you're venting your anger on us. You're the one who's despicable!"
As Catherine spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. Seeing her like this, Song Lijun held her in her arms.
Given the current situation, Song Lijun would not believe there was anything wrong with the soup she made. In her current view, it was almost the same as Catherine's.
Wei Yumeng, because her child was ill and she disliked Catherine, had shifted the blame onto her.
Although she felt sorry for Wei Yumeng, she could only side with Catherine now.
"Bodyguards, get her out of here!"
Song Lijun finally shouted. No matter what, she couldn't let things continue like this.
Soon, the bodyguards outside rushed in.
But Wei Yumeng was still insistent. "I'm not leaving. You must give me an explanation for today's events, an explanation for my child!"
However, the bodyguards, having received their orders, would naturally not allow Wei Yumeng to stay.
"Madam Zhan, I apologize." Just as the lead bodyguard was about to make a move, he was shoved aside.
"How dare you lay a hand on my wife?"
Zhan Mohan's voice was icy. The bodyguard, upon seeing him, broke out in a cold sweat, realizing that being seen by Zhan Mohan in such a situation could cost him his life.
"Mohan," Wei Yumeng unconsciously softened her voice and called out.
Zhan Mohan simply took Wei Yumeng's hand and said to Catherine and Song Lijun, "We will have an answer regarding this matter. As for whether the soup is problematic, I have sent it to the laboratory for testing. I believe the results will be out tomorrow morning."
Zhan Mohan then cast a cold glance at Catherine. "I hope that once the results are out, some people will pay the price for their actions. Catherine, don't forget that the evidence of your past misdeeds is still in my hands. If I wish, I can send you to jail at any time."
Hearing this, Catherine tightly clutched Song Lijun's sleeve, her face growing even paler.
She knew that if Zhan Mohan said this, he would do it. Zhan Mohan had already let her off the hook once as an exception, and this time, she probably wouldn't escape so easily.
She began to regret her impulsive actions. If she had chosen to endure for a while, perhaps all this wouldn't have happened, and she might have successfully taken over the position of CEO.
Seeing that his threat had achieved its purpose, Zhan Mohan didn't linger. After all, looking at Catherine now would only make him and Wei Yumeng angrier.
Even after they left, Catherine didn't relax, feeling her current situation was precarious. But she didn't want to go to jail. What should she do?
"Mom, what do we do now? I really don't know. Those things really have nothing to do with me," Catherine said, crying.
But Song Lijun cast a doubtful gaze at her. "Linlin, tell me honestly, did you do it?"
Catherine was stunned. "Mom, why do you doubt me too? I never touched the soup. I really didn't. How could I tamper with the chicken soup?"
Song Lijun's attitude was no longer as protective as before, her eyes filled with suspicion.
"But I remember you entering the kitchen while I was cooking the chicken soup."
Catherine's eyes widened. She thought she had been careful enough. How could Song Lijun have seen?
"Mom, the kitchen is part of our home. What's strange about me going in? Why are you blaming me like them?"
Catherine's voice suddenly became agitated. "Yes, even now, you value Wei Yumeng more than me! You believe her words, but not mine. Why are you all treating me like this?"
Catherine even picked up a small knife from the table. "I thought I had come to terms with it, but it turns out I was just deceiving myself. Nothing has changed. In your heart, I'm always the superfluous one!"
Song Lijun was startled by Catherine's action. "Linlin, put down the knife quickly. I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have doubted you. I was just very worried."
"Mom, don't say anymore. I know, I've always known, that you don't like me at all."
Song Lijun slowly approached Catherine, her voice trembling. "Silly child, how could Mom not like you?"