Although Catherine had been relatively peaceful for some days due to her pregnancy, she never gave up on finding opportunities to deal with Wei Yumeng.
No matter what, she was unwilling to live under Wei Yumeng's shadow for her entire life.
These days, she had been paying close attention to the Zhan family's situation and even learned that the person who had helped her, Zhan Yangyi, had an intricate connection with the Zhan family.
Since Old Master Zhan had generously announced Zhan Yangyi's return to the public, it was basically known throughout the industry.
However, Catherine hadn't expected that the "uncle" she had approached back then was not Zhan Yangyi himself. It seemed Zhan Yangyi had been wary of her even then, hence sending someone to impersonate him.
When she heard that Zhan Yangyi was Zhan Mohan's biological brother, she was surprised for a long time, as he was old enough to be Zhan Mohan's uncle.
For Catherine now, Zhan Yangyi was one of her potential leverage points against the Zhan family. Zhan Yangyi had only recently returned to the Zhan family and their relationship wasn't yet harmonious; she could exploit this loophole.
Catherine had someone help her investigate the hospital address where Zhan Yangyi was staying, and then she went there in person.
Zhan Yangyi was somewhat surprised to see Catherine. "Why are you here?"
"Of course, I'm here to see you. After all, you helped me before, and you are considered my benefactor."
However, Zhan Yangyi's gaze towards Catherine was filled with vigilance. He had never met Catherine under his true identity. The fact that she could find him here showed that Catherine had investigated him privately. Zhan Yangyi didn't think such an investigation was a good thing.
"Speak, what is your purpose for coming here?"
Seeing Zhan Yangyi being so direct, Catherine couldn't beat around the bush any longer. "I'm here to warn you, you absolutely must not be deceived by the Zhan family right now. Their actions are merely to make you a part of the Zhan family first. Once that's done, controlling you will be as easy as pie. Even all your efforts might eventually be snatched away by the Zhan family."
Zhan Yangyi looked at Catherine and narrowed his eyes. He knew that Catherine had grievances with Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan. He needed to observe whether her words could be trusted.
Catherine knew that Zhan Yangyi wouldn't easily believe her, so she wasn't in a hurry. Instead, she took out her phone.
"I know you won't believe me easily without proof, so I came prepared. Listen carefully, this is their true nature."
With that, Catherine pressed the play button.
"I originally thought it would take more effort to deal with Zhan Yangyi, but I didn't expect him to be so easily swayed." This voice belonged to Old Master Zhan.
Then, Zhan Mohan's figure appeared. "Grandpa, your plan is excellent. Since Zhan Yangyi is now a member of the Zhan family, all the companies and influence under his name should belong to the Zhan family. When I subtly make Zhan Yangyi leave later, all of that will naturally be ours."
"Mohan, we absolutely cannot let Zhan Yangyi discover this matter." This time, it was Wei Yumeng's voice. "Initially, I only planned to use this method to eliminate Zhan Yangyi's hostility towards the Zhan family, so that the Zhan family could have some peace for a while. But I didn't expect we could gain even more benefits."
"Speaking of this plan, the credit really goes more to Yumeng," Zhan Mohan's voice sounded very proud.
"Enough!" Hearing this, Zhan Yangyi stopped Catherine from playing further.
"What? Can't bear to listen anymore? I'm just letting you understand the truth."
But Zhan Yangyi had just started to feel like he belonged to this family, how could he accept that things had turned out this way so quickly?
Catherine relentlessly continued, "I'm telling you this out of respect for you helping me before. I hope you won't be deceived by them. This is also why I've been targeted by their family all along."
Zhan Yangyi looked at Catherine with cold eyes. "Are you mocking me for having no self-awareness at all?"
Catherine was slightly stunned. She hadn't expected Zhan Yangyi to react this way.
"I will investigate my own affairs, and I won't tolerate you dictating things from the side."
Catherine bit her lower lip. Had her plan failed? Was the Zhan family so good that Zhan Yangyi would be wholeheartedly devoted to them in such a short time?
Even though Catherine's heart began to waver, she still couldn't show it.
"What's with your attitude? I'm just kindly reminding you. Believe it or not, I've done what I had to do."
After speaking, Catherine turned around and left the ward with displeasure.
Zhan Yangyi watched Catherine's retreating back, his brow furrowed. He was now somewhat confused. The voices in the recordings were indeed familiar to him, but he couldn't connect them with the Zhan family, especially Wei Yumeng.
He was unwilling to believe that everything Wei Yumeng had done for him so far was insincere.
Was he really that easily fooled?
Regardless, he felt he had to clarify things with Wei Yumeng in person.
To get Wei Yumeng to visit the hospital, he conspired with the doctor to say that his condition had changed. Thus, Zhan Mohan had to come to the hospital with Wei Yumeng.
The first thing Wei Yumeng did upon arriving at the hospital was to inquire about his condition from the doctor, wanting to know what had changed in Zhan Yangyi's state.
The doctor managed to come up with some reasons to fend her off.
Only then did Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan go to the ward.
"Don't worry, we've already spoken with the doctor. Although your condition has changed, it's not a major problem. Just focus on your treatment here," Wei Yumeng patiently explained to Zhan Yangyi.
Zhan Yangyi looked at Wei Yumeng, whose face was full of sincerity, making it impossible for him to imagine her saying those words.
Zhan Mohan remained silent, watching quietly, as if observing Zhan Yangyi, worried he might do something to Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng glanced at her watch. "It's already this time." She then looked at Zhan Mohan. "Mohan, why don't we go buy something to eat? I didn't eat anything this morning either."
Zhan Yangyi needed an opportunity to be alone with Wei Yumeng, and this was it.
Zhan Yangyi feigned a recurrence of his leg pain, his face contorted in agony.
As expected, Wei Yumeng noticed something was wrong. "Big Brother, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, don't mind me. My leg is just hurting again."