"Don't be nervous. I'm just here on Master Zhan's orders to have a word with Miss Wei about something."
Fang Xun pulled up a chair and sat down in front of Wei Jin.
Two or three burly men beside him stared menacingly at Wei Jin, making her shiver.
"What do you want? Why did Zhan Mohan send you to catch me?"
Fang Xun took a knife from his pocket. Its tip was sharp, and Wei Jin couldn't help but flinch, a cold sweat breaking out on her back.
He said unhurriedly, "I have something else to do later, so I won't beat around the bush. Master Zhan wants to know about the car accident from you. Was it you who did it, or was it Madam?"
Wei Jin stiffened her neck, her eyes fixed on the knife in Fang Xun's hand, terrified it would land on her.
"It… it was Wei Yumeng, of course. Didn't she admit it herself?"
"But what we've found out suggests you had something to do with it..."
Fang Xun was in no hurry. He wanted to slowly break down Wei Jin's psychological defenses.
Despite being afraid, Wei Jin knew that if Zhan Mohan found out about this, he would definitely try to reconcile with Wei Yumeng. Once they were back together, Wei Yumeng could whisper anything in Zhan Mohan's ear, and he would make Wei Jin's life a living hell.
She insisted, "It has nothing to do with me! It was Wei Yumeng who hit Zhan Mohan and Zhan Lin!"
"Since you refuse to tell the truth, I'll have to be rude. I heard your father is planning to marry you off to a rich man, and you don't want to live a poor life yourself. Tell me, if your face were ruined, would anyone still want you?"
Fang Xun leisurely traced the knife lightly along Wei Jin's cheek. Wei Jin trembled all over with fear, her pupils suddenly widening.
"You… what are you going to do?"
"If you still don't tell the truth, this cut will be irreversible."
Fang Xun dropped the threat. Having followed Master Zhan for so many years, he was skilled at intimidation, though his aura wasn't as commanding as Master Zhan's.
Wei Jin gritted her teeth and held firm, "I told you, it wasn't me driving, it was Wei… Ah!"
Before she could finish, Fang Xun quickly slashed her face. Blood dripped down her cheek.
Wei Jin screamed, "My face!"
If her face were truly disfigured, she would have no chance of a comeback in this life.
Fang Xun played his trump card, "I'll give you one last chance. If you don't speak, I'll have to make another cut on this side of your face."
Wei Jin was truly terrified. She feared Fang Xun would actually disfigure her.
"I'll tell… I'll tell…"
Fang Xun smirked triumphantly.
Zhan Mohan was in the hospital, finishing the cherries bought by Feng Shimi, when Fang Xun rushed in with a smile.
"Master Zhan…"
Zhan Mohan raised an eyebrow. "Did you get it out of her?"
"Yes." Fang Xun was surprised at how quickly he got the information, mainly due to Wei Jin's weak psychological fortitude.
"Tell us. Shimi might as well hear it too."
From Fang Xun's expression, Zhan Mohan already knew the answer.
Feng Shimi looked at Fang Xun in confusion. "What is it?"
Fang Xun replied, "It's about Madam hitting you and the young master a few years ago. I just interrogated Wei Jin, and she finally told the truth. It turns out she and Yin Fang conspired to frame Madam. They used a lot of manpower and resources to fake the scene and cover up the evidence, which is why no matter how we investigated, the perpetrator was always Madam."
Feng Shimi was shocked to hear this.
"How is that possible! Wasn't it Wei Yumeng who was investigated back then? How did it become Wei Jin? Fang Xun, did you investigate incorrectly?"
"No mistake. Wei Jin confessed everything, including who Yin Fang hired to destroy evidence. We have all the details and have arranged for verification. Those involved did indeed accept money from Yin Fang to help Wei Jin escape the law."
This news was not good for Feng Shimi. The accident had always been the one thing preventing Brother Mohan and Wei Yumeng from being together peacefully.
It was also the reason Wen Yulan harbored such resentment towards Wei Yumeng and constantly made things difficult for her. Now, it turned out the entire incident was a misunderstanding.
It was almost unbelievable.
Zhan Mohan's face, which had been grim all day, gradually softened upon hearing this news.
That woman had done the right thing and hadn't lied to him. He had kept his promise and cleared her name.
Fang Xun asked Zhan Mohan, "How should we deal with the involved personnel? Should we report them directly?"
"Yes, all involved parties must pay for their actions, otherwise, similar incidents will continue to happen, and more innocent people like Wei Yumeng will be framed."
He had promised that once he found out the car accident had nothing to do with Wei Yumeng, he would make those responsible pay!
"Yes, I'll get it done right away."
Fang Xun was efficient and immediately set about his task. He was sure the Wei family would receive the news soon.
Feng Shimi, however, fell into a predicament. Wei Jin was such a fool, easily tricked by Fang Xun. No wonder even Yi Chen looked down on her. She deserved to be worse off than Wei Yumeng.
She needed to find an opportunity to discuss this with Jiang Siyu and see what their next move should be.
Wei Yumeng, after knowing Feng Shimi had gone to the hospital, returned directly to the company. She still had work to do. Although Ning Tao had left, there were still many superiors in the company who targeted her, from team leaders to the newly appointed director. Her situation hadn't improved much.
She was currently thinking about Zhan Mohan's injuries and what kind of food could help his wounds heal faster.
She couldn't give him anything directly, but she could find other ways, like asking Zhan Yichen for a favor. She had given him advice before, and she could tell he valued her.
Later, when Wen Yulan argued with her, Zhan Yichen, although he didn't openly help her, did stop Wen Yulan. She was grateful to Zhan Yichen for that.
Just as she was contemplating, her phone suddenly rang urgently. Seeing it was Wei Jin, she hung up immediately, assuming it was about the reporter incident.
She thought Wei Jin would give up after one missed call, but then the call came to her company.
A colleague approached her, "Wei Yumeng, someone named Wei Jin is looking for you."
This time, she had no choice but to answer. She picked up the phone with an unapologetic tone.
Now, if someone upset her, she didn't even want to pretend anymore; it was too exhausting.
"If you have something to say, say it. I'm busy."
"Wei Yumeng, stop being so fake! What exactly are you scheming? Do you still want to get back with Zhan Mohan?"
Wei Yumeng was utterly confused, frowning.
"Wei Jin, what madness are you spewing?"
Wei Jin wished she could tear Wei Yumeng apart right then and there.
"Since you insist on playing innocent, I'll be frank with you. You sent Zhan Mohan to find me about the car accident, didn't you? You're too cruel! Do you know that scumbag Fang Xun almost ruined my face!"
Wei Yumeng was even more perplexed. "I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't tell Zhan Mohan about this, and I have no idea what Fang Xun did to you."
And the car accident, what car accident? The scene in the hospital that day flashed through her mind. Zhan Mohan seemed to have promised to clear her name. Could he have sent Fang Xun?
However, it was beyond her expectations that Fang Xun could get Wei Jin to tell the truth. She supposed Fang Xun must have used some extreme methods.
Wei Jin on the other end of the phone was about to explode. She yelled by the roadside, disregarding her image, "That beast used a knife to cut my face! Is that something a human would do? Wei Yumeng, we'll see. I won't let you go. Even if I have to give up my life, I'll make your life worse than death!"
Perhaps in the past, Wei Yumeng wouldn't have been able to handle such venomous words. But after spending so much time in the Zhan family, enduring Wen Yulan's constant mockery, her resilience had gradually increased.
What's more, she had learned not to let unimportant people affect her emotions; it was too unnecessary.
She also adopted Wei Jin's shameless attitude and readily replied, "Fine, bring it on if you dare!"
Wei Jin snorted, "Don't pretend to be brave in front of me. I know you're pregnant. Do you think you can temporarily deceive Zhan Mohan with tricks and hide it forever? Let me tell you, I have a way to make Zhan Mohan believe the child in your womb is Xinran's. Then we'll see who's in trouble. We'll see!"