As the news continued to broadcast, various thoughts flooded Wei Yumeng's mind. She shook her head, and the faces of the Feng couple appeared before her eyes.
Whenever she thought of Country Y, she would unconsciously recall that couple. Catherine had also told her that they were leaving these few days.
Could it be such a coincidence? Could they be on this very flight to Country Y?
The apple, only bitten a few times, rolled to the foot of the table and stopped, its exposed flesh gradually oxidizing in the air.
The cleaning maid immediately picked up the apple and discarded it in the trash.
Zhan Mohan noticed Wei Yumeng's unusual state. He leaned down, thoughtfully picked another apple, and placed it in her palm, asking her gently.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm wondering, could the Feng couple happen to be on this plane?"
Wei Yumeng voiced her thoughts, looking at the news with a hint of confusion. It had already switched to a scene of the Aegean Sea, where the crashed plane was in several pieces, floating scattered on the sea surface as rescue personnel were salvaging.
Even though the couple wasn't very familiar to her, and she was even somewhat wary of them, Wei Yumeng never expected her heart to suddenly clench at the news.
It felt as if something had seized her emotions at that very instant.
"Don't overthink it. There are so many flights to Country Y every day; it's not necessarily this one."
Zhan Mohan clearly saw Wei Yumeng's expression. He extended his jade-like fingers and pinched her cheek, as if to reassure her.
However, the message from Fang Xun did confirm that the Feng couple was indeed returning to the country today. As for whether it was this particular plane, he hadn't delved into the details.
"I just feel a bit strange."
Wei Yumeng nodded, her brow still furrowed. She rubbed her aching chest and sighed.
Could it be that her heart was a little uncomfortable? Why did she always have an inexpressible feeling...
"I'll have Fang Xun investigate. And you should worry more about your husband when you have time." Seeing that Wei Yumeng was still concerned, Zhan Mohan tried to soothe her mood while also teasing her.
The emotions that had been accumulating in Wei Yumeng's heart dissipated with Zhan Mohan's words. She looked up and glared at him unceremoniously.
"What is there to worry about you? Who doesn't know that if President Zhan stomps his foot, the whole country shakes? Who would dare provoke you?"
If anyone were that audacious, they'd be delivering themselves to their doom!
"Where did you hear such talk..."
Zhan Mohan smiled helplessly at the vulgar words, his long fingers stroking Wei Yumeng's silky hair and playing with it.
"Your reputation in Pengcheng is already quite something, isn't it?" Wei Yumeng snatched her hair back and grabbed a hairpin, casually pinning it up.
"Next time, you should have them all arrested." Seeing that her attention was diverted, Zhan Mohan pressed the remote control and switched to the drama that Wei Yumeng watched every night.
Wei Yumeng was immediately captivated by the plot. The two of them restored their warm atmosphere and resumed their occasional chatter.
Meanwhile, in the office of Kaixuan Company.
Catherine finished all her documents and stretched her neck. Kai sat on a sofa not far away, quietly observing.
The evening news could be heard intermittently. Catherine focused intently on her phone screen, browsing various reports.
This was something she did every evening. She paid particular attention to financial news, as it was essential for her to stay on top of current events and financial hotspots if she wanted to become an outstanding heir to the Feng Group.
Kai glanced at Catherine, then took out his phone, which had been in his pocket for a while. Xiao Jin had sent a few messages regarding the search for Wei Anguo's whereabouts.
It was strange. That middle-aged man had been stabbed by him and then shot. Even with a strong will to survive, blood loss should have been fatal for Wei Anguo.
Within a radius of several miles from the channel, Wei Anguo's body should have been found. However, Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu had not located him.
Moreover, Xiao Mu was unreachable...
Kai frowned. He knew Xiao Mu's capabilities; he was the fifth-ranked elite. Yet, he had vanished without a trace within minutes of losing contact with Xiao Jin.
With Wei Anguo not found and Xiao Jin missing, Kai felt that something was amiss.
Catherine, sitting at her desk, did not notice the anomaly with Kai. As she casually scrolled through the news, she saw a plane with the letter 'Y' on its cover, displayed as a featured image upon exiting a page.
It was after a crash, with only parts of the fuselage remaining.
Catherine's heart leaped. She quickly clicked on the news, and the specially enlarged and bolded headline jumped into her view.
Flight Y1035 Crashed, No Survivors!
The body of the news followed: Flight Y1035, which departed for Country Y at 3 PM today, collided with an unidentified flying object over the Qin Nü Sea and crashed, resulting in the deaths of all passengers. There were no survivors...
Could it be the flight her parents were on? A 3 PM flight?
Catherine's breath hitched as she caught the mention of the time. She remembered telling her parents about a thorny issue with the company's business in Country Y, and her father had said at the time:
"That's no problem. Our 3 PM flight is the fastest available. We still have time."
Boom! Catherine's head buzzed, and she was struck by a tremendous blow. Her hands trembled as she checked the flight number for 3 PM that afternoon.
"No, it can't be..."
Catherine bit her lip, trying to comfort herself.
However, the numbers Y1035 appeared before her eyes, and when she compared them with the news page, the flight number was identical!
Catherine's heart sank. She stood up from her office chair in disbelief, her phone being knocked over by her movement, clattering to the floor.
The commotion attracted Kai's attention. He turned to look at Catherine, only to see her face extremely pale, standing at the desk, on the verge of collapsing.
"Miss!"
Kai rushed to Catherine's side and caught her semi-limp body. He gently carried her to the sofa and then felt her forehead.
She wasn't running a fever, so it must be because of...
Kai's gaze shifted to the phone lying on the floor. He strode forward, bent down, and picked it up. The screen was still lit, displaying the news interface.
The news headline met Kai's eyes. Recalling the day's personnel arrangements, he immediately understood the reason for Catherine's sudden distress.
Her parents, who had accompanied her for many years, were dead!
Despite having weathered various storms, Kai still felt a sense of surprise. He looked at Catherine.
As the saying goes, the weather is unpredictable, and misfortune can strike at any time. Perhaps this was precisely the case.