Zhan Mohan arrived home to find the atmosphere in the house rather peculiar.
Wei Yumeng was holding the two children tightly, and the servants were gathered in the living room, standing in various corners as if guarding them.
Zhan Mohan's brow furrowed. He naturally knew what had happened.
"Yumeng, what's wrong?" he tried to soften his voice, as he felt that any slight oversight might startle Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng turned her head to look at Zhan Mohan, as if she had found a lifeline. She rushed into his embrace, making Zhan Mohan's heart ache.
The first thing he could think of was whether the servants at home had done something again. He swept a sharp gaze around, and the servants were all startled.
It was Zhan Jinzhi who spoke first, saying, "We encountered some trouble outside."
Zhan Mohan then withdrew his gaze, letting the other servants go about their duties. He then asked Wei Yumeng softly.
"You went out today?"
Wei Yumeng nodded. "I just wanted to take the children to the amusement park, but so many things happened, and when we got home, I also heard..."
Wei Yumeng trailed off, finding it difficult to continue. In fact, she was still quite confused and didn't even know what she was saying.
Zhan Mohan sighed. He rarely saw Wei Yumeng so scared, which indicated that something bad had indeed happened today.
Seeing that his father had returned, Zhan Jinzhi was sensible enough to take Zhan Shiqing back to their room, leaving the remaining space to them.
Zhan Mohan did not rush to ask Wei Yumeng what had happened. He first poured her a cup of hot water, then sat quietly beside her, put his arm around her shoulders, and occasionally kissed her forehead, accompanying her until she calmed down.
Finally, Wei Yumeng's breathing steadied. She seemed to have calmed down.
"Mohan, today at the amusement park, I kept feeling like someone was following us. At first, I thought it was my imagination, but later, no matter where we went, that person was still there. Then the two children got lost, and I was terrified!"
Thinking of this, Wei Yumeng's hand holding the cup trembled again. Zhan Mohan took the cup from her and held her hand tightly.
The two children were still here, meaning they hadn't actually gotten lost. Zhan Mohan needed to investigate this matter thoroughly. If someone was indeed behind this, he would not let them off.
"And not long ago, I was in my room and heard someone talking outside. They said they wanted the children's lives."
Hearing this, Zhan Mohan was shocked. Who would dare to harm his children?
He summoned all the servants. Since the sound was heard from the room, the servants in their mansion might have discovered something.
The servants had no idea what was happening, but they clearly saw the look on Zhan Mohan's face. Someone was definitely in trouble.
"Yumeng, where did you hear the sound from?"
Wei Yumeng said very seriously, "From below my room's window."
Hearing this location, Zhan Mohan frowned. It wasn't that he had discovered something, but rather that it was impossible for anyone to be there, as there was no place for anyone to stand.
"Yumeng, did you really hear it from there?"
Wei Yumeng nodded. "I remember very clearly, because I even looked out the window, but... but I didn't see anyone."
Zhan Mohan's expression was inscrutable. This explanation would undoubtedly make people think that Wei Yumeng had hallucinated due to excessive worry about her children.
However, he still looked at the other servants.
"Which one of you was on duty in the courtyard today?"
A servant timidly stepped forward, appearing very fearful of Zhan Mohan. "It was me."
"Did you notice anyone suspicious coming or going? Or anyone who shouldn't have been there, but appeared?"
Zhan Mohan said this because, under the premise of believing Wei Yumeng, the person causing trouble might not be an outsider, but even one of these servants.
"Mr. Zhan, I was there the whole time and didn't see anyone suspicious."
Zhan Mohan deliberately lowered his voice, increasing his intimidating aura twofold. "Are you sure?"
The servant shivered, his voice even trembling with a hint of tears. "Mr. Zhan, I'm sure. I wouldn't dare lie to you."
Wei Yumeng watched everything unfold. She didn't think this servant was lying.
But if no one was there, then what was the sound she heard? How could everything that happened be explained?
Wei Yumeng was still unwilling to believe it was all her own illusion. Why would she suddenly have such an illusion?
Zhan Mohan turned to Wei Yumeng again, his gaze softening.
"Yumeng, I know the past events have frightened you, but you've heard what I said just now, so don't think too much about it. If you're worried about the children, I'll hire more bodyguards to ensure their safety. You should get some good rest."
As Zhan Mohan spoke, he pulled Wei Yumeng into his arms again, but Wei Yumeng pushed him away.
"Mohan, you don't believe me?"
Zhan Mohan was somewhat helpless. "I do believe you. I will have people investigate what you said. You've been through a scare today, so you should rest well."
Wei Yumeng reluctantly nodded, but she held onto Zhan Mohan's arm, unwilling to let go. In this state of insecurity, Wei Yumeng only wanted to be with Zhan Mohan.
Zhan Mohan indulged her, and they went back to the room together.
After Wei Yumeng rested, Zhan Mohan was still somewhat doubtful about what had happened. Although it seemed like Wei Yumeng's illusion, based on his understanding, there was no reason for such a situation to suddenly arise.
He personally investigated the servants again, but there was still no discovery.
"Dad, Mom was acting very strangely at the amusement park today." Zhan Jinzhi said very seriously. "I believe Mom might have seen something scary."
Although Zhan Jinzhi said this, at that time, only Wei Yumeng, Zhan Jinzhi, and Zhan Shiqing were present. He couldn't determine the exact situation.
Zhan Shiqing had no reaction to Zhan Jinzhi's words. "Although Mom was a bit strange, I didn't see anyone strange."
Zhan Shiqing also shook her head solemnly, confirming that she had truly not noticed anything.
Zhan Mohan knew that he couldn't get any further information this way. How could he judge when everyone had their own account?
Perhaps this was truly Wei Yumeng's heightened sensitivity. After a day of rest, she would be fine. Zhan Mohan could only put it aside for now. If Wei Yumeng's condition did not improve, he would think of another solution.