Zhan Yang Yi had already arrived at the airport. He was well aware of what he was about to face.
Before deciding on this project, he had already understood its worst-case scenario. However, at that time, he wasn't afraid of problems arising because he had nothing to lose.
He was alone, bearing the entire company on his shoulders.
But now, he had his own family, Chen Yu Tong, and soon, his own child.
This made him regret his past boldness for the first time. If he had foreseen such a day back then, perhaps he wouldn't have participated in that project competition.
He took a deep breath. No matter the cost, he would return to Peng Cheng, return to this home.
"Attention passengers, flight gtr345 is about to depart. Please proceed to the boarding gate."
Just as Zhan Yang Yi picked up his luggage, intending to leave, a voice called out from behind him.
"Big Brother, wait for me."
Zhan Yang Yi turned around, surprised, and saw Zhan Yi Chen running towards him with a suitcase.
"Why are you here?" Zhan Yang Yi frowned.
Had Zhan Mo Han sent him?
Zhan Yang Yi could only think so. But Zhan Mo Han had explicitly stated last night that he wouldn't get involved. So why was Zhan Yi Chen following him?
"Big Brother, this matter is not that simple. If you want to get out of it unscathed, we need a plan."
Zhan Yi Chen spoke as he walked with Zhan Yang Yi towards the boarding gate.
However, Zhan Yang Yi stopped after only a few steps. "You should go back. I know Mo Han taught you all this, but I hope you understand that this is no longer something the Zhan Group can get involved in. It could even lead to more severe consequences."
Zhan Yi Chen shrugged. "Big Brother, why do you think this will affect the Zhan Group? I'm not the president of the Zhan Group; my brother is. I'm just an employee of the Zhan Group. How can my personal actions and choices have anything to do with the Zhan Group?"
This caught Zhan Yang Yi off guard. He truly hadn't considered this.
"But even so, you shouldn't..."
Zhan Yi Chen immediately interrupted him. "Big Brother, my brother and I both know what you're worried about. But can you really solve this alone? If it's handled poorly, you could go to jail. We have some connections there, and besides..."
Zhan Yi Chen leaned in and whispered into Zhan Yang Yi's ear, "We've already arranged everything. Big Brother, you just need to follow our lead, and everything can be resolved..."
Zhan Yang Yi hadn't expected that Zhan Mo Han, who appeared to be indifferent to the matter, had already made so many arrangements.
Zhan Yi Chen added mysteriously, "Although I think Big Brother already knows who arranged all of this, Brother explicitly told me not to tell you before. And he said if this fails, I'll never be able to hold my head up in the Zhan family again."
Zhan Yi Chen's tone was exaggerated, making him seem unreliable.
But Zhan Yang Yi knew that no one was more reliable than him right now.
He also wanted to escape this situation. Only then could he return to Chen Yu Tong's side.
Perhaps he had no other choice.
"Alright, I understand. I'll cooperate with you. Tell me what to do."
Zhan Yi Chen smiled. "Let's board first. I'll tell you the details slowly..."
Meanwhile, Chen Yu Tong looked out the window as an airplane flew across the sky.
She couldn't help but wonder if Zhan Yang Yi was sitting on that very plane.
"Sister-in-law, don't look. If Big Brother arrives, he'll call you," Mu Lin Jing said, bringing over the prepared fruit.
Wei Yu Meng, who had seemed uneasy since arriving, was still in the same state.
Mu Lin Jing looked at the two of them, one worrying incessantly, the other lost in thought, which made her feel a little frustrated.
"Yu Meng, you too. Why have you been so distracted all day?"
Wei Yu Meng sighed. As much as she wanted to pretend nothing was wrong, she couldn't deceive herself.
In the end, what kind of mindset would she use to face Chen Yu Tong?
"Don't you worry. As the saying goes, the boat will find its way when it reaches the bridge. We'll find a solution."
Mu Lin Jing was perhaps the least worried among them.
She knew very well that Zhan Yi Chen and Zhan Mo Han had prepared everything, and no matter the outcome, it wouldn't get any worse.
She had asked Zhan Yi Chen why he hadn't told Wei Yu Meng about this.
But Zhan Yi Chen had said, "This matter should never have been related to Brother or the Zhan Group. So, the fewer people who know, the better. Even Brother won't admit that he did so much for Big Brother, otherwise, I wouldn't have had to go along. Besides, we don't know what the final outcome will be. If we give them hope only to have it dashed, wouldn't that be even worse?"
Mu Lin Jing could only sigh. She could only wait for things to end before telling Wei Yu Meng everything.
The case of the multinational pharmaceutical company quickly spread throughout the global scientific research community, and the matter had escalated to the point of litigation.
The impact of the incident had already surpassed that of the trade war three years ago.
The current public opinion was overwhelmingly one-sided, with everyone believing that Zhan Yang Yi should pay the price.
Chen Yu Tong followed the developments of the case every day. Her heart had never truly been at ease. Even with the company of Wei Yu Meng and Mu Lin Jing, she still felt uneasy.
"These people really enjoy watching a good show without caring about the consequences," Mu Lin Jing pouted. "There are obvious issues with this case. Big Brother was clearly framed."
As soon as she spoke, she noticed Wei Yu Meng looking at her.
"Yu Meng, why are you looking at me like that?"
Wei Yu Meng simply shook her head. "Nothing."
Wei Yu Meng found it strange. Mu Lin Jing usually didn't pay attention to such matters, but this time, she seemed to know the inside story very well.
After all, Zhan Mo Han had investigated so much data to reach his conclusions, yet Mu Lin Jing seemed to know.
"Lin Jing, I haven't seen Yi Chen recently. Is he very busy?" Wei Yu Meng asked casually.
Mu Lin Jing felt a bit awkward. "He is indeed very busy. He's currently working on a project with Brother. He'll come to see us in a few days after it's finished."
This made Wei Yu Meng even more certain that Zhan Yi Chen was likely not in Peng Cheng at all.
Seeing that Wei Yu Meng didn't press further, Mu Lin Jing breathed a sigh of relief. She felt that among the Zhan family, only she was still maintaining this façade. Even Wei Yu Meng was becoming smarter. How much longer could she keep it up?