What Wei Jin had done already constituted a crime, but Zhan Mohan did not send her to the police immediately. If he were to act now, all his previous arrangements would be in vain.
Besides, the penalty for kidnapping seemed too light in his opinion. He didn't just want Jiang Siyu to rot in jail; he wanted her to watch everything she cared about slowly slip away, leaving her helpless. This was the ultimate punishment for someone like her.
When Jiang Siyu repeatedly guessed his bottom line, he had already developed murderous intent. However, killing would be too quick. Such a punishment would be a clean slate. He wanted Jiang Siyu to live the rest of her life unable to die but also unable to live well.
Wei Jin was forced to send a message to Jiang Siyu in front of Zhan Mohan: "I'm going to deal with this child and might not be able to contact you for a while. Remember to transfer the money to my account."
This way, even if Jiang Siyu found herself unable to contact Wei Jin, she wouldn't suspect that the matter had been discovered.
Making her believe that things were progressing smoothly would be beneficial for future plans.
After controlling Wei Jin and dealing with the situation until midnight, the baby fell asleep soundly in Wei Yumeng's arms, but Wei Yumeng remained uneasy.
"My child is less than a day old and has already gone through something like this. How can I be at ease? I want to take him back to the hospital for a full check-up. And my daughter, who knows what Jiang Siyu might have done to her?"
Although it might sound like an overreaction, anyone could understand. The child was too young. What impact had being taken away for this period had on his health? Only the hospital's examination results could confirm it.
Therefore, after Zhan Mohan took them back to the hospital, he immediately arranged for both children to undergo comprehensive examinations. Of course, Wei Yumeng also needed to be checked and recuperated. She was rushing around on her first day postpartum, and Zhan Mohan was worried about her developing chronic illnesses.
The group split into two. Zhan Mohan took the mother and her three children for examinations, while Zhan Yichen and Mu Linjing went to Grandpa Zhan's ward.
When they had returned earlier, the nurse had said that Grandpa Zhan had woken up.
Grandpa Zhan's illness was primarily psychological. Now that the child was found, he would not worry as much upon hearing the news and would naturally recover faster.
"Grandpa, we've brought the child back. Big Brother is taking them for examinations, and the results will be out soon. Don't worry."
Hearing this, Grandpa Zhan's complexion improved slightly. Too many things had happened these past few days, each involving the life and death of his children. First, Zhan Yichen's plane crash. Although he appeared calm, he was still his grandson, so how could he not worry?
He had been preoccupied while waiting for search and rescue efforts. His grandson finally returned, followed by the birth of his great-grandchildren, and then the disappearance. All these events had piled up within these few days, overwhelming an elderly man.
This illness had also made him realize that he was indeed old. He couldn't help but lament to Zhan Yichen.
"Yichen, Grandpa is old and cannot withstand too many things. The Zhan family will be in your and Mohan's hands from now on. You know what needs to be done; Grandpa doesn't need to teach you."
Zhan Yichen understood that Grandpa Zhan meant for him to do his best to assist Zhan Mohan and not be influenced by Wen Yulan's values. Estrangement between brothers was an absolute taboo in family businesses like this.
Fortunately, he never harbored any resentment like Wen Yulan or any desire to usurp power. This was the primary reason Grandpa Zhan spoke to him in this manner.
Looking at the deep lines on his grandfather's face, he nodded heavily. "Don't worry, Grandpa. The Zhan Corporation will only become better in Big Brother's hands."
"With your words, Grandpa is at ease."
Grandpa Zhan gently patted his shoulder and then looked at Mu Linjing behind him. "This girl is very clever and can help you greatly in your career. If you like her, don't consider your mother's opinion. Grandpa will make the decision for you."
This was Grandpa Zhan's first explicit statement of his attitude on the matter. Mu Linjing was dumbfounded, not expecting to receive approval so quickly.
This was Grandpa Zhan's first direct interaction with her. Her identity was that of a Zhan Corporation employee. Grandpa Zhan's first impression was that a woman could be so intelligent and organized, and such a woman could bring more help to a man's career.
Although Qiao Ningzhi was also a strong woman, possessing both looks and family background, he could see that Zhan Yichen did not like her.
Young people's thinking was different from their generation. He had also once thought that whether one liked someone or not didn't matter. However, Zhan Mohan had already proven that idea wrong.
Rather than letting Zhan Yichen walk the same path as Zhan Mohan, leading to a confrontation between grandfather and grandson, only to eventually accept it, it was better to avoid such detours from the beginning.
Grandpa Zhan was also a businessman. Analyzing pros and cons and choosing the lesser evil was inherent to being a merchant.
He was waiting for Mu Linjing's response. Although Mu Linjing was surprised, she did not immediately accept.
"Grandpa Zhan, thank you for such high praise. However, I think our relationship still needs more time to develop. When the time is right, I will certainly not refuse your kind offer."
His response surprised Grandpa Zhan, but not Zhan Yichen.
The reason he had looked upon Mu Linjing differently in the past was precisely because she was unlike other girls who flocked to him. Instead, her defiance had deeply impressed him.
Although Grandpa Zhan was surprised at the time, he later understood that men are naturally pursuing creatures. What is too easily obtained is not cherished as much.
Whether Mu Linjing's actions were intentional or simply her nature, he looked upon this girl, who was rational within her emotions, with newfound appreciation.
After discussing their matters, Zhan Mohan's examinations were also completed. Fortunately, Wei Jin was timid and didn't dare to do anything, so the baby had no health issues.
After returning the baby to the incubator, Zhan Mohan brought Wei Yumeng to visit Grandpa Zhan.
Hearing from Cen Yuan that they had talked for a long time inside, Wei Yumeng guessed they had discussed matters of their relationship. Upon entering, seeing that Mu Linjing's expression was normal, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's good that the child is fine. You've all been through so much, go and rest."
Apart from Wen Yulan, who had been relatively idle, everyone else in the family was exhausted. Seeing that Grandpa Zhan was fine, they all went to rest.
Wei Yumeng slept until the afternoon of the next day and woke up ravenous.
The household servants had already brought the meals, waiting for her to wake up so Zhan Mohan could help her eat.
Just as she was about to enjoy the meal, Jing Yan arrived. Fortunately, he didn't bring Jiang Siyu this time, or Wei Yumeng wouldn't have known how she would react.