Zhan Mohan returned home very late. To avoid disturbing Wei Yumeng and the children, he deliberately opened the door softly.
However, when he opened the door, he saw that Wei Yumeng hadn't slept at all and was waiting for him on the sofa.
"Mohan, you're back."
Wei Yumeng said, her tone still a little flustered, seemingly nervous.
"Why aren't you sleeping?" Zhan Mohan's tone held a hint of blame.
After all, Wei Yumeng's body hadn't fully recovered, and staying up so late wasn't good for her.
But Wei Yumeng thought Zhan Mohan was still angry about their previous argument.
"I... I can't sleep. There's something I want to tell you."
Zhan Mohan sighed and softened his voice, "If it's about what happened before, I owe you an explanation. Do you feel like I'm being unreasonable right now?"
Wei Yumeng quickly shook her head, "No, that's not what I'm thinking."
Although she said that, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty under Zhan Mohan's gaze.
"Actually, I did think that way at first, but I've thought it through now. It was my mistake in this matter."
Wei Yumeng apologized to Zhan Mohan solemnly, "I'm sorry, Mohan. I shouldn't have interfered with your decisions."
Zhan Mohan simply curled his lips. Wei Yumeng looked so endearing right now.
Wei Yumeng lowered her head slightly, sitting obediently. Her hands, unsure of where to rest, could only be placed on her lap, clenched into fists, as if telling Zhan Mohan how nervous her owner was.
Suddenly, Wei Yumeng felt a warmth envelop her hands. It was Zhan Mohan taking her hand.
"I don't blame you for this matter." Zhan Mohan lowered his head and gently kissed the back of Wei Yumeng's hand. "Rather, it was my fault for not explaining it clearly. Wait for me a moment."
With that, Zhan Mohan stood up and went to the study. He soon returned with a laptop.
He first pulled Wei Yumeng into his embrace before placing the laptop in front of them.
This way, they sat on the sofa in a 'bear hug' position, with the laptop in front of them.
Wei Yumeng didn't understand what Zhan Mohan was doing, but she waited patiently for him to finish.
In a short while, Zhan Mohan found some news about Zhan Yangyi's company and a document on the computer.
"This document was something I asked Fang Xun to investigate before. According to our current findings, the problems with my elder brother's company were indeed likely caused by someone framing him, and that person seems determined to succeed at all costs."
As he spoke, Zhan Mohan brought up another piece of news. "Look at this."
This was a foreign news report from three years ago. The subject of the report was the same pharmaceutical company that was currently in trouble, but the news wasn't about a medical accident, but a dispute over business partners. One of the parties involved was Zhan Yangyi's company.
"This business war was quite famous three years ago. Naturally, my elder brother won, but the other party seemed unconvinced, which is why they framed my elder brother in this manner now."
After hearing this, Wei Yumeng became excited, "Since we know so much, can't we find the mastermind and clear my elder brother's name?"
"This is the most difficult part of this matter," Zhan Mohan said patiently. "Although there are others orchestrating this from behind the scenes, as it stands, the pharmaceutical company has indeed encountered problems. As a partner, my elder brother cannot escape punishment. I think you know how strict the regulations are in their country for the pharmaceutical industry."
Wei Yumeng nodded, "I've heard about it... If such a problem occurs, not only will the pharmaceutical company be shut down, but those people might never be allowed to work in pharmaceuticals again."
"And the collaborating parties involved in the project, whether domestic or foreign, will have to pay huge compensation, and it might even escalate to international relations."
Zhan Mohan frowned as he spoke, "If we were to intervene now, it would undoubtedly be interfering with another country's system, and we would only be making things worse."
Wei Yumeng was still trying to process everything she had heard. It was just a business matter, how did it become so serious?
"I originally thought you just didn't want to drag the Zhan Group into trouble."
Zhan Mohan said helplessly, "What you said is indeed one of the reasons. In any case, even if we wanted to help, we can't."
Now Wei Yumeng finally understood completely. She also knew that Zhan Mohan wasn't truly heartless; these explanations showed he had considered ways to help Zhan Yangyi, but the outcome left him unable to act.
This was for the sake of the Zhan Group, but also for Zhan Yangyi.
"Alright, since things are clear, it's time to rest." Zhan Mohan closed the laptop and simply picked up Wei Yumeng, carrying her to the bedroom.
But Wei Yumeng seemed even more upset, "I can't sleep even less now. I promised Yutong I would help her, but now I haven't accomplished anything... How can I tell her?"
The next morning, Wei Yumeng received a call from Chen Yutong.
"Sister-in-law..."
Before Wei Yumeng could say anything, Chen Yutong's voice rushed through.
"Yumeng, how is it? Is there a solution? I've been waiting all night and can't sleep." Chen Yutong's voice was filled with exhaustion.
Wei Yumeng's heart ached. She still hadn't figured out how to tell Chen Yutong.
Telling her directly that she couldn't help would be too cruel, especially since Chen Yutong was pregnant and couldn't be too stressed.
"I..." Wei Yumeng fought with herself internally, but what came out was, "It's okay, don't worry. Mohan has thought of a way. I believe everything will be alright."
Chen Yutong immediately breathed a sigh of relief. "That's great, that's great..."
But Wei Yumeng regretted it. She had lied to Chen Yutong, but the situation with Zhan Yangyi wouldn't change in the end. Chen Yutong would realize she had been deceived.
However, to stabilize Chen Yutong's emotions, she had no choice but to do so.
Wei Yumeng felt tormented. If only there was a better solution.
After talking to Wei Yumeng, Chen Yutong's mood improved significantly. For her, Zhan Mohan's capabilities were beyond doubt.
Even now, she believed that no matter what happened, as long as Zhan Mohan was willing to help, everything would be resolved.
Now, all she needed to do was wait quietly at home for good news.
"Baby, everything will be alright, won't it?" she murmured, touching her belly.
It was as if the baby in her womb could hear her words.