Indeed, Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng were both criticized by Old Master Zhan.
"You are both grown adults, how can you not even take care of a child? Shi Qing was only a few years old and encountered such a vicious case, of course she was scared." Old Master Zhan held Zhan Shiqing while still lecturing the two adults.
Zhan Shiqing quickly spoke up for her parents, "Grandpa, you're wrong. It was Mom and Dad who protected me this time."
When Old Master Zhan looked at Zhan Shiqing, his voice softened considerably, "I know you want to defend them, but criticism is still necessary when needed."
Zhan Shiqing insisted, "Mom and Dad are the best parents in the world, Grandpa shouldn't criticize them. If you say it again, I'll get angry."
As she said this, she put on a pouting expression.
Seeing her like this, Old Master Zhan immediately relented, "Alright, alright, for your sake, I won't pursue this matter. As long as my dear granddaughter is fine."
Zhan Shiqing then smiled at Old Master Zhan.
"Although I won't scold you, you must agree to my next request."
Hearing this, Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng felt a bad premonition.
"Until Shi Qing recovers, you will both stay here. I have a housekeeper and servants, and I will accompany the child every day. It should be good for the child's recovery."
Old Master Zhan's tone was firm and unyielding.
Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan could only nod.
Finally, after everything settled down, their family trip proceeded as planned.
However, this trip was not just for Zhan Mohan's family. Old Master Zhan, Zhan Yichen, and Zhan Yangyi's families all came along.
This truly became a family trip in the truest sense.
The entire trip was very smooth. With the company of their family, Zhan Shiqing's condition improved considerably.
The Zhan family was relieved to see this.
But just as they were on their way home from the trip, Zhan Yichen received a call from his company.
"Mr. Zhan, there's a major problem at the company, and it requires your immediate attention."
Mu Linjing saw Zhan Yichen's expression change and knew something must have happened.
"Yichen, did something happen with the company?"
Zhan Yichen looked at the others with some helplessness, "I apologize, I have to leave first. There's an urgent matter at the company."
Mu Linjing watched Zhan Yichen's retreating back, and a sense of unease washed over her.
Zhan Yichen was always steady and meticulous in his work. Since he took charge of the overseas division of Zhan's Group, there had been no issues. The sudden emergence of a problem now made her uneasy.
What she didn't expect, however, was that Zhan Yichen would never return after this departure.
Mu Linjing had waited at home for Zhan Yichen for three days, but he hadn't even called.
With no other options, she went to Wei Yumeng's house for help.
"Yumeng, I really can't get in touch with him. I haven't managed company matters for a long time, and I thought with Yichen's capabilities, there wouldn't be any major problems. But this is the first time he's been completely unreachable."
Wei Yumeng patted her hand, "I've already told Mohan. He promised he'd go and check the situation. Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Despite Wei Yumeng's words, Mu Linjing still felt uneasy.
When Zhan Mohan returned home, Mu Linjing directly asked, "Brother, how is Yichen?"
Zhan Mohan frowned. He had actually learned what happened earlier that day and had planned to discuss it with Wei Yumeng before telling Mu Linjing. But he didn't expect Mu Linjing to be waiting for him.
Wei Yumeng noticed Zhan Mohan's expression and said to him, "Just tell her. If she knows nothing, she'll only worry more."
Zhan Mohan then said, "Indeed, there was a problem with the overseas division. Earlier this year, they took on an overseas medical project, but it has now been exposed for illegal operations and even suspicion of bribing local officials."
"What?" Mu Linjing could hardly believe her ears, "I don't believe Yichen would do such a thing."
Wei Yumeng also looked incredulous, "Mohan, Zhan's Group doesn't need to resort to such means, does it?"
Zhan Mohan didn't answer her, but continued, "According to my investigation, the project did have some issues in its early stages. Due to N country's policies, it couldn't be released smoothly. But in February of this year, it suddenly passed the inspection there."
"You mean, at that time, local officials were bribed, which allowed Zhan's Group to get through the process?" Wei Yumeng still found it hard to believe.
She never thought that with Zhan's Group's capabilities, they would need to use such methods to launch a project.
Nor did she believe that Zhan Yichen would commit such illegal acts.
Zhan Mohan also frowned. After handing over the overseas division to Zhan Yichen, he hadn't been very involved, trusting Zhan Yichen's abilities.
But with what happened now, he regretted not knowing more about the situation.
Wei Yumeng looked at Zhan Mohan, "Then, Yichen, is he..."
Zhan Mohan nodded, "He has been detained by N country's police and is unlikely to return anytime soon."
"How could this happen..." Mu Linjing took a step back in shock.
At this moment, she felt as if her world was about to collapse.
"However, based on what I know so far, this matter is likely not as simple as it seems." Zhan Mohan's tone even carried a hint of murderous intent.
This made Wei Yumeng feel the seriousness of the situation again.
If this was a deliberate act by a third party, then what were their intentions and goals?
Zhan's Group's overseas division was undoubtedly an important channel for Zhan's Group's external operations. If something happened to Zhan Yichen, the Zhan's Group headquarters would not be unaffected.
It could even directly shake Zhan's Group's credibility in the international market.
Wei Yumeng turned to Mu Linjing and said softly, "Linjing, don't worry. Trust us, okay? Mohan will investigate this thoroughly, and Yichen will be fine."
Mu Linjing nodded, but her heart remained in despair.
Zhan Mohan almost pushed aside some of the miscellaneous tasks of Zhan's Group headquarters and shifted his focus to the overseas market.
"How is the investigation going?" Zhan Mohan asked coldly.
Fang Xun opened his laptop and said to Zhan Mohan, "Mr. Zhan, it's as we suspected. Someone did interfere, and that person has a very close relationship with our Zhan's Group."
Zhan Mohan frowned. No matter who the other party was, he would find them.