"Are you here just to tell me this?" Kai asked slowly, not believing Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng had come solely to update him on Katherine's situation.
Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng exchanged a glance, and finally, Wei Yumeng nodded. "That's right. I only came to tell you this, to let you know how much pain Katherine is enduring in her life outside."
"Pain?" Kai shook his head. "She's gained freedom. Freedom is more precious than anything. Even if there's pain, it's only temporary."
These words undeniably revealed Kai's stance. In reality, he had no desire to remain here, but it was solely for Katherine's sake that he was willing to go this far.
"From your words, you don't wish to stay here."
Kai remained silent but did not object.
"Actually, you didn't have to suffer like this, did you? You're not the mastermind behind all of this. Everyone knows that. There's no benefit in you persisting like this."
Wei Yumeng wanted to persuade Kai, after all, Kai had merely been used by Katherine once again in this matter.
Zhan Mohan spoke coldly, "If you are willing to tell the truth, I can fulfill all your requests."
However, Kai shook his head. "From beginning to end, all I wanted was Katherine. You cannot give me that, so I can only do what I believe is right myself. Moreover..." Kai said, looking directly into Zhan Mohan's eyes, "Moreover, the current situation is something I brought upon myself. I planned all of this, so naturally, I must accept the punishment. I admit it, but I have no reason to drag Linlin into it."
Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng felt a headache coming on. They knew Kai's attitude this time was much more resolute than before.
The two finally stood up, preparing to leave, as they truly couldn't extract any more information.
Just as Zhan Mohan was about to leave, he suddenly turned back to look at Kai.
"I believe you are well aware of everything Katherine has done up to this point. Even if you take the blame for her this time, do you think she will learn from this experience once she's out? I believe it won't be long before she finds herself in such a predicament again, and then the penalties will be far more severe than they are now. Furthermore, the truth about you taking the blame will eventually come to light."
After delivering these words, Zhan Mohan turned and left.
Kai sat in the visiting room, clenching his fists. That was right, he understood Katherine better than anyone. If something happens once, it can happen twice, and then thrice. Katherine had already failed twice; would she really give up and learn her lesson?
The answer was obvious. Katherine would never simply let things go.
Then, as Zhan Mohan had said, Katherine would eventually find herself in this situation again, and at that time, things would not be as simple as they were today.
Even Kai began to waver. Was what he was doing now the right thing?
If Katherine were to face more severe legal consequences in the future, should he still take the blame for her now?
This undoubtedly became the biggest question in Kai's heart.
On the way home, Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan were still somewhat worried.
"Mohan, do you think Kai will be swayed by your words?"
Zhan Mohan shook his head. "I don't know, but one thing I'm certain of is that since Katherine is out, she will absolutely not let you go. For the time being, have bodyguards accompany you."
Zhan Mohan didn't want a repeat of what had happened before. How could he allow Wei Yumeng to be hurt again?
Wei Yumeng nodded. She had to admit now that Katherine was indeed a troublesome and dangerous person.
In the following days, Wei Yumeng was extremely cautious wherever she went. Bodyguards accompanied her at all times, and even her phone's location was always linked to Zhan Mohan's.
Perhaps because Katherine knew this was a sensitive period, she made no arrangements. As a result, Wei Yumeng enjoyed a rare period of peace and stability.
But had Katherine truly given up? That was uncertain.
She glanced at the time. A week had passed since her release. She had done nothing; she simply read books and did chores at home.
Although Feng Zhenhua still ignored her, she no longer cared. Now, she only wished to wait for Wei Yumeng to let down her guard, and then she would ensure Wei Yumeng could never recover.
Based on past events, Song Lijun watched Katherine with even greater vigilance. Most of the time, she insisted that Katherine remain under her watchful eye.
Song Lijun did this partly for Katherine's sake, but also, to what extent, not for Wei Yumeng's?
As long as Song Lijun kept an eye on Katherine, Katherine would have no opportunity to do anything to Wei Yumeng.
Although Katherine had long realized the reason behind Song Lijun's actions, it suited her purpose perfectly.
She genuinely did not want to go abroad. The only way to make the parents abandon that idea was to behave for a period under their watchful eyes. It was the same strategy as dealing with Wei Yumeng. As long as she waited for them to relax their guard, things would naturally become easier to resolve.
And after a week, it was clear that Song Lijun's vigilance towards her had decreased.
"Mom, I've been at home for a week, so I want to go out for a walk today."
Katherine stretched lazily on the sofa.
Song Lijun was still somewhat worried, but she didn't want Katherine to realize she was constantly watching her. Moreover, Katherine had been very well-behaved for the past week.
"Alright, be back early. Where do you plan to go?"
Katherine thought for a moment. "I'll just wander around nearby. I've been home for so long I feel like I'm growing mushrooms."
Song Lijun nodded. If it was just that, she had nothing to worry about.
Seeing that she had succeeded, Katherine's lips curved slightly. She tidied herself up in her room and then left.
As she walked out the door, she couldn't resist glancing back a few times. Fortunately, while Song Lijun was wary of her, her wariness hadn't reached the point where she couldn't even leave the house. That would have been troublesome.
Wei Yumeng wandered outside alone, planning to pick up the suit Zhan Mohan had custom-ordered for her at a formal wear shop. Who knew that as soon as she reached the roadside, a car sped towards her?
This scene was all too familiar. Hadn't she encountered something similar before?
At that time, she had been completely caught in Katherine's scheme, frightened and uneasy by the sound, and it was also here that she had been in a car accident that day.
"Madam, be careful."
The bodyguard beside her promptly pulled Wei Yumeng to the side of the road, and she was unharmed.
The same thing happening twice, wasn't that too much of a coincidence?
Even Wei Yumeng herself found it hard to believe. The car was even identical to the one from before.
Wei Yumeng's first reaction was naturally that this was all Katherine's doing. Besides her, there could be no other suspect.