Hua Yue Ling could no longer maintain her facade with Zhan Mohan's arrival.
Before coming here, the person who had arranged everything for her had already told her.
As long as she followed the plan step by step, she wouldn't need to be afraid even if Zhan Mohan showed up.
Because in this matter, she was a complete victim. Everyone would be more inclined to believe her words than Zhan Mohan and Wei Yu Meng.
Moreover, even after what happened today, she had nothing to worry about if Zhan Mohan remembered her actions.
For the same reason, if Zhan Mohan were to do anything to her, and something happened to her, a victim, it would only push Zhan Mohan and Wei Yu Meng back into the spotlight of public opinion.
And while Zhan Mohan protected Wei Yu Meng, he was not foolish enough to do such a thing.
But could this really work?
Hua Yue Ling bit her lower lip. Things had reached this point, and she had no other path to take.
"Mr. Zhan, please believe me, what I told you before is true! I cannot stand by and watch you be deceived by that woman again, so even if you don't let me continue today, I must persist. I want to uphold my justice."
"Heh, justice?" Zhan Mohan sneered, as if he had heard a preposterous joke. "I'd like to know what kind of matter makes you consider yourself to be seeking justice? Or should I find someone to prove it and clarify the exact reason why you were fired by me?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Yu Meng immediately tugged at Zhan Mohan's sleeve and shook her head, signaling to him that this method might not work here.
Zhan Mohan frowned. He had almost forgotten. Didn't this situation leave them with no way to explain themselves?
Fang Xun, on the other hand, found two chairs and placed them behind Zhan Mohan and Wei Yu Meng, inviting them to sit down first.
So, Zhan Mohan changed his demeanor and calmly looked at the reporters and Hua Yue Ling, "Alright, since you want to continue, I will listen. Didn't you say I was kept in the dark? Then let me hear your so-called truth now."
Cold sweat began to bead on Hua Yue Ling's forehead. She couldn't help but feel flustered in front of Zhan Mohan.
Zhan Mohan's presence was too intimidating. She didn't know if she could maintain her act any longer.
But she also knew that she had to continue. There was no turning back for her.
So, she could only continue the interview, repeating what she had said earlier to the reporters.
After listening, Fang Xun seemed to have an idea. He looked at Zhan Mohan, who nodded in permission.
Fang Xun then spoke, "Miss Hua, may I ask a question?"
Although Fang Xun asked for permission, he didn't wait for Hua Yue Ling's answer and continued on his own, "You repeatedly claimed to have seen Mrs. Zhan meeting secretly with Mr. Qiu. May I ask on which specific date and at what time? And at what specific location? I believe this matter had such a great impact on you that you should remember it clearly."
Hua Yue Ling's face turned pale. She hadn't expected Fang Xun to ask this. And all of this was just a lie fabricated by Zhuo Qi. How could she have considered such details?
"This..." Hua Yue Ling's speech became hesitant.
The reporters looked at her with an expression of trust. "Miss Hua, don't worry. We are all on your side. Just answer us."
"Around... around half a month ago, on the afternoon of May... May 20th..."
However, before she could finish, Fang Xun revealed a skeptical expression. "That's strange. If I remember correctly, Mrs. Zhan wasn't at the company that day. She was at the hospital accompanying Miss Wen. During that period, due to Miss Wen's condition, Mrs. Zhan was there almost every day. No matter which day in May you mention, Mrs. Zhan was not at the company. This is truly peculiar."
Wei Yu Meng looked at Fang Xun with admiration. His words had undoubtedly eased the situation.
Since they couldn't offer an explanation for the accusations made against them, they had to find flaws elsewhere.
Moreover, as the people at the center of the incident, it was indeed inappropriate for them to speak on this matter any further.
Zhan Mohan, on the other hand, remained silent, continuing to observe the unfolding situation.
"This... this I might have gotten wrong..." Hua Yue Ling was panicked. If she couldn't find a way to explain this, she might really be dealt with by Zhan Mohan today.
She could only start crying again. "What's strange about not remembering such things clearly? That incident shocked me greatly. I was in a daze under Mrs. Zhan's threats for several days. To be honest, by the time I came to my senses, I didn't even know how many days had passed."
But Fang Xun spoke again, "Perhaps your words have some logic, but you said you were an employee of Zhan Group, didn't you? The situation was special during that period, and Mrs. Zhan already came to the company infrequently. You still can't remember such a specific day? This really makes one doubt the credibility of your words..."
Fang Xun's tone was full of implications, causing others present to waver.
"Of course, all of you here have believed her words just now, and might now think my words are also unbelievable. But it's alright, I'm merely raising my doubts. Whether you believe them or not is your own choice."
After Fang Xun finished speaking, he fell silent. The atmosphere in the room became somewhat peculiar.
After a while, Hua Yue Ling was clearly becoming restless. After all, she was the one who was already guilty. Being questioned like this by Fang Xun made her feel as if everyone was now on Zhan Mohan's side.
However, before she could even suggest leaving, Zhan Mohan stood up, pulling Wei Yu Meng with him.
"Let's go. It's time to head back."
Zhan Mohan simply uttered these words and led Wei Yu Meng out. Wei Yu Meng didn't say anything and just followed him.
Fang Xun greeted the others present before following them.
At this point, who to believe was no longer something that could be clarified through explanations.
Moreover, Zhan Mohan and Wei Yu Meng had no intention of quelling public opinion so quickly, as they were trying to fully capture Zhuo Qi.
Rather, the current situation was just right. Even if what happened today was exposed, it would only make things more complicated.
They believed that some intelligent people would see the issues, but there would also be those who continued to side with Hua Yue Ling.
Watching their retreating figures, everyone present fell into a long silence. Their gazes towards Hua Yue Ling became complex. What was the truth of the matter?
They were starting to become confused. Whose words were true? And who should they believe?