Along the way, Chai Yanyu and Zhan Jinzhi did not speak a word, but they both knew what the other intended to do.
It wasn't until they reached the entrance of Zoe's villa that they exchanged glances.
Chai Yanyu looked at Zhan Jinzhi and raised an eyebrow, "How about it, are you scared?"
Looking at Zhan Jinzhi's small frame, Chai Yanyu found it amusing.
He didn't particularly like how Zhan Jinzhi sometimes resembled Zhan Mohan, but he didn't dislike Zhan Jinzhi's temper.
Zhan Jinzhi shook his head, "No, I'm not scared. He caused Mom to become like this. No matter the reason, I want to avenge Mom."
"But he has a very high status, perhaps not someone we can deal with. Aren't you afraid either?" Chai Yanyu asked tentatively.
However, Zhan Jinzhi looked at Chai Yanyu with determination, "I know you won't just stand by and watch someone harm my mother, right?"
Hearing this, Chai Yanyu gave a wry smile, "What do you know?"
"I know everything, and I can see everything," Zhan Jinzhi lowered his head. "I also know Dad's situation is very bad right now, and Mom has a new baby..."
His voice grew quieter until the latter half was inaudible.
Chai Yanyu stroked his hair, "Alright, you're still young. Some things are not for you to worry about."
"If... I'm just saying if..." Zhan Jinzhi emphasized that he was speaking hypothetically, "If Dad really doesn't come back, will you be good to Mom?"
Chai Yanyu's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Zhan Jinzhi.
But he still said very solemnly, "Of course, I will."
Only then did Zhan Jinzhi nod with a relieved expression, "Mm, I believe you."
After that, he acted as if he hadn't brought up the topic and continued walking towards the villa entrance.
Zoe saw Chai Yanyu and a child in front of him, unable to comprehend what kind of pair this was.
"I wonder what brings Mr. Chai here at this hour?"
Zoe appeared to be completely unaware of what had happened to Wei Yumeng, and his attitude naturally made Zhan Jinzhi even angrier.
Chai Yanyu smiled, "If there was nothing important, I naturally wouldn't disturb you at this time. Moreover, this matter concerns Miss Wei. Do you think I would let you off?"
A cold glint flashed in Chai Yanyu's eyes, startling even Zoe.
He understood Chai Yanyu's temper, having worked with him for so long.
But no matter how much Chai Yanyu had put on airs or thrown a tantrum before, he had never seen him this angry.
"What happened to Miss Wei?" Zoe asked.
Zhan Jinzhi stepped forward directly and coldly questioned, "Mr. Zoe, did you call my mother tonight?"
Zoe did not deny it.
"Mom fainted while on the phone with you, so you must give us an explanation for this."
Zoe was surprised that this child, despite his young age, exuded such an imposing aura.
Chai Yanyu also looked at him coldly, waiting for Zoe's explanation.
Only then did Zoe understand why Chai Yanyu was so angry. It was about Wei Yumeng, no wonder he had come to his doorstep.
"Don't rush, both of you. I just made a phone call. How can Miss Wei fainting be related to me? Could it be that I poisoned her through the phone?"
"Is that so? So, we've wrongly accused you?" Chai Yanyu raised an eyebrow, his gaze still chilling.
"Oh, I see," Zoe chuckled. "Did Miss Wei hear the news and think that Mr. Zhan was in trouble, and that's why she fainted?"
Chai Yanyu froze, "What did you say to her?"
Zoe shrugged, still feigning innocence, "I just told her what we investigated, for example, the situation of the place where Mr. Zhan went missing."
Now Chai Yanyu fully understood. He had deliberately not told Wei Yumeng the details before, fearing that she would be hurt upon hearing them.
Regardless of Zoe's reasons for telling Wei Yumeng those things, it had indeed hurt her.
Zhan Jinzhi could not afford to consider so much. He took a few steps forward and said to Zoe, "I don't care about your reasons for doing this, and you did indeed cause my mother to be hospitalized. You should pay the price."
"With you?" Zoe sneered, "What can a little kid like you do?"
But Zhan Jinzhi suddenly smiled, his expression even making Zoe see the shadow of another person in him.
"As far as I know, you are currently cooperating with the Zhan Group on a project, right? And the project has been going on for two months. If the project is suddenly halted, it will be a considerable loss for you."
At these words, not only Zoe but even Chai Yanyu was stunned.
Chai Yanyu had thought Zhan Jinzhi only wanted him as a backer, but it seemed Zhan Jinzhi already had his own plans.
Zhan Jinzhi ignored their reactions and politely took a few more steps forward, saying to Zoe, "I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Zhan Jinzhi. Zhan Mohan is my father, so I am also the heir to the Zhan Group and naturally have the authority to make decisions about this matter."
Chai Yanyu found the situation extremely interesting and chimed in, "He's right. If you can't reach an agreement today, this project will be ruined. Of course, with the influence of our Chai Corporation, it shouldn't be difficult to drive you out of the country."
"Don't try to scare me like this." Zoe didn't believe a child could have such power. "Child, you should go back and talk to the adults. This matter will affect not only us but also cause considerable losses to your Zhan Group."
However, Zhan Jinzhi did not waver at such talk. He simply said calmly, "So what? And according to the investment ratio of the project, your Alfred family has a much larger stake than Zhan Group. The losses for Zhan Group are naturally not comparable to yours."
Zoe clenched his fists. He truly didn't expect this child to be so well-informed about their project and to be so sharp-minded. He didn't seem like a child at all.
He even felt as if Zhan Mohan had been miniaturized.
"Mr. Zoe, in fact, my demands for coming here are not many. I only hope you will stop bothering my mother, and... you must apologize to my mother." Saying this, Zhan Jinzhi shrugged again, "Of course, if you disagree, I won't force you."
As Zhan Jinzhi spoke, he deliberately emphasized the words "won't force you," clearly implying what consequences would follow if he didn't get his way.
Zoe did not answer immediately but stared intently at Zhan Jinzhi.