"I had already found my brother's trail and believed I could have found him if given more time, but my actions were discovered, forcing me to escape."
Zhan Yichen said this with some regret; he had investigated to such an extent, yet still failed. Although his tone was relatively relaxed as he spoke, the injuries on his body told everyone that he must have suffered considerably to escape that place.
However, upon hearing Zhan Yichen's words, everyone immediately thought of the most direct solution: to go back there again. But at this moment, only Zhan Yichen and Mu Linjing were abroad, making it impossible for them to go back alone. Since Zhan Yichen's previous actions had already alerted the people there, re-entering would become significantly more difficult.
Chai Yanyu thought for a moment and asked, "Young Master Zhan, how did you get in there in the first place?"
"Through my connections there, I got to know someone who lived there. Unlike those villains, he was merely hiding there because he was wrongfully accused. He provided me with considerable convenience, but I was too careless," Zhan Yichen explained, then let out a sigh of relief.
Chai Yanyu continued, "So, if we want to enter again, can you still contact him?"
"Of course," Zhan Yichen confirmed with certainty.
Wei Yumeng looked at Chai Yanyu, "Are you saying you plan to go?"
Chai Yanyu curved his lips into a smile, "There's probably no one more suitable than me to go and find him. Mr. Zhan needs to oversee the company, and Sister still requires more rest. At first glance, it seems only I am free. I know you all wouldn't be at ease if someone else went."
Hearing this, the others fell silent. They had to admit that he was indeed right.
However, Wei Yumeng was somewhat angry, "I forbid you from going on such a dangerous mission."
Wei Yumeng had her own plans. She knew how much Chai Yanyu had always cared for her and how much he had done for her. Therefore, she also felt obligated to ensure his safety. The extent of the danger in this mission was unknown; perhaps Zhan Yichen had only escaped by luck, but what Chai Yanyu might encounter was something no one could predict. Thinking this, Wei Yumeng clenched her fists nervously. She couldn't bear to have another person put in danger because of their family's affairs.
"Sister, I'll be fine. This time, I'll communicate well with Young Master Zhan. I'll learn from my previous experience and make adequate preparations. It should be fine," he said.
But even with Chai Yanyu's assurances, Wei Yumeng's stance was resolute.
"I said, I forbid you to go. If you don't listen to me, you'll never see me again!"
Chai Yanyu froze upon hearing this. Wei Yumeng had never spoken so decisively before.
Seeing the sudden shift in atmosphere, Zhan Yangyi tried to mediate.
"Yumeng, don't be angry. Manager Chai has a point, but if you disagree, we'll think of other ways."
Mu Linjing nodded from the other side of the video call, "Right, let's find other ways, won't we, Yichen?" She deliberately glanced at Zhan Yichen, who said with a hint of helplessness, "Yes, there are other ways. It is indeed very dangerous there, and it would be extremely difficult for any of us to go again. I believe that with so many of us, we can come up with a better solution."
Wei Yumeng finally took a deep breath and calmed down slightly. Chai Yanyu, however, couldn't quite understand why Wei Yumeng was so upset.
"How about this," Zhan Yichen suggested after some thought, "For now, it's more convenient for us to act on this side. I'll hand over the clues I found to my trusted subordinates to investigate. This should be easier this time. I'll contact you when there's any news."
Zhan Yangyi nodded, "That's the only way for now."
After the video call ended, the atmosphere remained somewhat delicate. Wei Yumeng looked at the others, her face etched with fatigue, "You all should go first. I want to rest alone for a while."
Chai Yanyu subconsciously looked at her, but after a brief exchange of glances, Wei Yumeng unnaturally averted her gaze. He could sense that Wei Yumeng was deliberately avoiding him.
"Alright, Sister. I'll be right outside the door. You can call me anytime if you need anything." With that, he turned and left the ward.
Zhan Yangyi reiterated his concern for her well-being before also leaving.
Finally, the ward fell silent. However, Wei Yumeng knew that Chai Yanyu was just outside the door. In fact, after Chai Yanyu voiced his suggestion, Wei Yumeng had already made her own decision. As Chai Yanyu had said, the best course of action was to go back there. But Zhan Yangyi couldn't go, Zhan Yichen and Mu Linjing couldn't go, and Chai Yanyu couldn't either. Since Zhan Mohan was her husband, she was the one who should go.
With this thought, she took out her phone and, after a moment's hesitation, called Jing Yan.
"Jing Yan, I need your help booking a plane ticket, and please don't tell anyone."
Not long after, Wei Yumeng received a message from Jing Yan: "Everything has been arranged."
Wei Yumeng took a deep breath. The next challenge was how to sneak out of the hospital.
"A Yu," Wei Yumeng suddenly called out towards the door.
As expected, Chai Yanyu immediately opened the door and walked in, "Sister, what is it? Are you feeling unwell?"
They seemed to have a tacit understanding, neither of them mentioning the earlier incident.
"I'm a bit hungry. Could you help me buy some food? I want soup dumplings and that particular congee from that place." Wei Yumeng said, looking at Chai Yanyu with a slightly pitiful expression. "I really can't stand the hospital food."
Chai Yanyu felt a little helpless, but seeing Wei Yumeng's current condition and how she was rarely acting so affectionately towards him, he naturally agreed.
"Okay, Sister. I'll go buy it for you. But if you need anything, promise to call me, alright?"
Wei Yumeng nodded, "Yes, don't worry."
Only then did Chai Yanyu leave.
After Chai Yanyu left, Wei Yumeng didn't leave immediately. After all, Chai Yanyu was a smart person, and if he sensed something was amiss, he might return immediately. So, Wei Yumeng waited a while longer, ensuring that Chai Yanyu wouldn't come back, before finally getting up to leave.
She returned home first to prepare the necessary items for going abroad. Before leaving, she wrote a note for her two children. She knew they were very well-behaved and could take care of themselves even when she wasn't around. Nevertheless, she wrote a note informing them of her destination, at least so they wouldn't worry about her. Without further delay, Wei Yumeng rushed to the airport.