Zhan Mohan possessed an inexplicable kingly aura that deterred people from approaching. Wei Jin and Yin Fang beside him also felt intimidated. At this moment, there was no hint of joy on Zhan Mohan's handsome features, only a bloodthirsty coldness.
Wei Anguo’s forehead was beaded with cold sweat, and he wiped it repeatedly with his sleeve.
He seemed hesitant to speak to Zhan Mohan again, so he shifted his attention to Wei Yumeng. After all, Wei Yumeng was his daughter, better than anyone else.
Wei Anguo hurried to Wei Yumeng’s side and, for the first time, asked her with great concern.
“Yumeng, you haven’t come back to see your father for so long. As the saying goes, a broken bone still connects to the sinew. If there’s any rift between us as father and daughter, it’s best to resolve it early. Why escalate it to this extent? You are part of the Wei family too.”
Upon hearing this, Wei Yumeng’s face remained unmoved, only showing endless indifference. She sneered and glanced at Wei Anguo.
“Dad, you still know I’m your daughter. For so long, have you ever cared about me? Have you cared about my mother’s life and death?”
A flicker of panic crossed Wei Anguo’s face. His eyes darted around, and after a moment’s thought, he said, “Mengmeng is of course Dad’s precious daughter. Dad was just busy. It was Dad’s fault before. Dad neglected you too much. Isn’t Dad bringing your aunt and Xiao Jin to see you now…”
The more Wei Yumeng listened, the more impatient she became. She let out a cold laugh and said, “Heh, Dad, stop talking about this. What about my mother’s incident? She was murdered!”
After speaking, Wei Yumeng looked coldly at Yin Fang and Wei Jin! For no apparent reason, the two were intimidated by Wei Yumeng’s gaze!
Yin Fang and Wei Jin exchanged glances, both understanding what the other was thinking. They had initially wanted to avoid Wei Yumeng’s questioning and humiliation, but they couldn’t resist Wei Anguo’s pressure. In fact, it was also closely related to their interests. Once the Wei Corporation went bankrupt, their good life would end. They had painstakingly climbed to where they were and could not afford to fail now. How could they give up a life of luxury and comfort!
After weighing the situation, Yin Fang spoke first. After all, experience counted for something. She adjusted her tone and spoke softly, “Mengmeng, Sister Shuyi’s accident has nothing to do with me. Aunt was at home the whole time. Furthermore, Aunt is already this age; there’s no reason for me to harm Sister.” As she spoke, she touched the non-existent tears in her eyes.
Wei Yumeng looked at Yin Fang’s sharp, pinched face and sneered, “Then there’s no need for crocodile tears. If you can’t squeeze them out, don’t force it.”
Wei Anguo looked at the flustered mother and daughter and, bracing himself, said to Wei Yumeng, “Mengmeng, this is all a misunderstanding. Shuyi’s death has nothing to do with your Aunt Yin!”
Wei Yumeng slammed the cup down on the dining table with a bang.
Yin Fang became anxious and immediately stepped forward to grab Wei Yumeng’s wrist. However, before she could, she was interrupted by Zhan Mohan. It was Yin Fang’s own haste that caused her to step away, completely disregarding Zhan Mohan’s icy glare. How dare this lowly, wretched woman try to grab Mengmeng’s hand!
Yin Fang cautiously glanced at the cold-faced Zhan Mohan beside her. Mustering her courage, she said, “Mengmeng, you have to believe Aunt. How could Aunt harm Sister Shuyi after marrying your father? Aunt could only be subservient to Sister. Aunt hasn’t had an easy time all these years, Sister Shuyi…”
The more Wei Yumeng listened, the more disgusted she felt. She interrupted her, “Heh, is this your explanation, Aunt? You should go back and read more books. Even you don’t believe such a strong explanation; do you think I will?”
Wei Jin, who was by the side, grew anxious and quickly stepped forward to defend herself, “Sister, why are you talking like that? My mother is, after all, your elder. You can’t be so disrespectful! We’ve already said that Aunt Gu’s death has nothing to do with my mother. What more do you want my mother to do? My mother has already suffered so much because of you!”
Yin Fang quickly tugged at Wei Jin’s sleeve upon hearing this. Wei Jin still wanted to continue, but Wei Anguo’s anger grew with each word he heard. He slapped Wei Jin across the face, causing her head to turn sharply. Her heavily powdered cheek quickly swelled, showing the force of the blow!
Wei Jin was clearly stunned by the slap but quickly recovered. She looked at Wei Anguo in disbelief and said, “Dad, why are you hitting me?”
Wei Anguo, his face contorted with rage, pointed at Wei Jin’s nose and said, “It’s all your mother’s fault for spoiling you like this! Look at the child you’ve raised!” He then glanced coldly at Yin Fang.
Wei Yumeng found the scene of this happy family of three laughable, but her heart grew colder. Her mother had been murdered, and they dared to put on such a show here!
After speaking, Wei Anguo smiled at Wei Yumeng and said, “Mengmeng, Dad has already disciplined Sister Ni. Are you appeased now?”
Wei Yumeng’s expression grew darker and darker. How could she have such a father? Her mother had truly suffered.
Zhan Mohan, seeing Wei Yumeng’s worsening complexion and concerned for her health, finally spoke, “Mengmeng is not feeling well today and needs to rest now.”
Wei Anguo, being as shrewd as he was, understood Zhan Mohan’s thinly veiled dismissal. However, for his own sake, he had to make one last gamble.
He hurried forward, attempting to grab Zhan Mohan’s hand, but Fang Xun stepped in front of Zhan Mohan.
Wei Anguo reluctantly withdrew his hand but still stretched his head toward Zhan Mohan and said, “Mohan, no matter what, I am your father-in-law and the maternal grandfather of the child in Mengmeng’s belly. You can’t stand by and watch. I beg you to show some leniency. It would look better if this didn’t get out. Think about it, if the media were to find out that a renowned business elite harmed his wife’s family, what would you do?”
This statement shocked everyone present.
Yin Fang and Wei Jin were also secretly pleased. They hadn’t thought of this; it was another leverage. The son-in-law harming the father-in-law – such gossip would have a negative impact on Zhan Corporation’s stock. Moreover, at the very least, Wei Anguo was Wei Yumeng’s biological father. Even if Wei Yumeng was still resentful towards them because of Gu Shuyi’s death, Wei Anguo was her only family. She couldn’t possibly let the Wei Corporation go bankrupt. In that case, Wei Yumeng would definitely have reservations about Zhan Mohan. Then, when Wei Jin went to comfort her brother-in-law, with her warm embrace, how could Zhan Mohan, a duck already in hand, possibly escape?
Fang Xun was also taken aback. He knew this family was shameless, but he hadn’t expected them to be this shameless.
Wei Yumeng’s eyes widened in disbelief. She found Wei Anguo utterly unreasonable. She had truly underestimated Wei Anguo’s thick skin. The child in her belly was already troublesome enough, and now Wei Anguo dared to use the unborn baby as a bargaining chip. She couldn’t stand to see Wei Anguo for another second.
She immediately got up from the dining table and went upstairs.
Zhan Mohan followed closely behind. Before leaving, he glanced at Fang Xun. Fang Xun understood and said to the Wei family of three, “Mr. Wei, please leave. Some things are better left unsaid. Speaking too much will only be counterproductive and erase the last shred of goodwill.”
After saying this, he called the butler. The butler, without a word, summoned the security guards. The butler truly couldn’t stand this family; how could such a good wife have such a family?
Seeing that Fang Xun had left, Wei Anguo knew his hopes were dashed. He glared fiercely at the mother and daughter and stormed out.
Along the way, Wei Anguo’s expression was grim. He had worked hard his entire life to build the Wei Corporation; how could it be gone just like that? He hated these two women who were good at causing trouble but bad at accomplishing anything. He hated Wei Yumeng even more. If he had known she would be such an ungrateful wretch, he should have aborted her when she was born!
Yin Fang, noticing Wei Anguo’s gloomy expression, considered her words and said, “Anguo, Mengmeng is too disobedient. How could she treat you like this? You are her elder, after all…” Before she could finish, Wei Anguo slapped her. Yin Fang looked at him in disbelief and said, “Anguo, why are you hitting me?”
Wei Anguo said coldly, “Don’t think I don’t know what you’ve done. This slap is to wake you up. You can do things, but don’t implicate me.”
Wei Jin heard this and loudly argued, “Dad, how can you hit Mom? It’s Wei Yumeng who has caused the Wei Corporation so much trouble. You hit me and Mom today! Why? If you want to hit someone, hit that slut Wei Yumeng…” Wu wu. Before she could finish, Yin Fang covered Wei Jin’s mouth.
She hurriedly said, “Anguo, Xiao Jin is young and speaks without thinking. Don’t take it to heart.” Then she gave Wei Jin a meaningful look, signaling her to stop talking.
Wei Jin initially wanted to say more, but seeing Yin Fang’s gaze and Wei Anguo’s increasingly dark expression, she closed her mouth.