Zhan Mohan had been going crazy these past few days. He never imagined that after searching for so many days, he still had no news of Wei Yumeng.
She had vanished from his life without any warning.
For these past few days, Zhan Mohan had neglected even his company affairs, solely engrossed in the search for Wei Yumeng.
Just then, Fang Xun walked into the office.
Zhan Mohan's first reaction was to ask, "Have you found her?"
Looking at Zhan Mohan's state, Fang Xun felt a pang of sadness, but he could only reply truthfully, "There's still no news of Madam."
Zhan Mohan clenched his fists. He had once believed he was strong enough to protect his family and his loved one to the best of his ability, only to find out he couldn't even locate one person.
This was the first time he felt such powerlessness, yet there was nothing he could do.
Fang Xun sighed and could only comfort Zhan Mohan, "Mr. Zhan, Madam has always been independent and strong. Don't worry, she should be alright."
Even as he said this, he had no real confidence.
He knew very well that Wei Yumeng had never been missing for this long before.
Even if she went somewhere, she would have informed Zhan Mohan.
Suddenly, Zhan Mohan's phone buzzed with a text message notification.
Irritated, Zhan Mohan opened his phone and saw the message.
"Mohan, let's get a divorce."
Zhan Mohan was stunned. He couldn't understand why.
What had happened that made Wei Yumeng want to divorce him so inexplicably?
Zhan Mohan didn't have time to ponder, quickly dialing the number back. However, no one answered.
Zhan Mohan couldn't sit still any longer. He handed his phone to Fang Xun, "Go and ask the technology department to trace this number for me."
Fang Xun hurried to comply, knowing this might be the last clue related to Wei Yumeng.
As Fang Xun left, a bodyguard responsible for searching for Wei Yumeng entered Zhan Mohan's office.
"Mr. Zhan, we have a lead!"
Zhan Mohan looked at him, "Have you found Yumeng?"
"We haven't found Madam, but we believe her disappearance might be related to this person."
The bodyguard then produced a printed photograph of Song Yifan.
"While searching for Madam, we investigated people and events recently related to her. We discovered that he was always around Madam during the period she fell ill."
Next, the bodyguard took out his phone and opened a video player.
"These videos were directly retrieved from surveillance footage. Please take a look."
Zhan Mohan took the phone and saw Song Yifan trailing Wei Yumeng in a shopping mall.
He saw Song Yifan appear at the cafe when Wei Yumeng was having coffee with Mu Linjing.
And many, many more instances...
Zhan Mohan clenched his fists. He finally understood. It seemed Wei Yumeng's disappearance was connected to Song Yifan.
Could it be that Song Yifan wanted to take Wei Yumeng away, and deliberately impersonated her to send the divorce message?
Zhan Mohan fell into deep thought...
Wei Yumeng hung up Zhan Mohan's call herself. Asking her to suggest divorce had already made her feel incredibly distressed. She couldn't bear to say such words to Zhan Mohan directly.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."
Wei Yumeng mumbled, head bowed. Her choice was for the well-being of Zhan Mohan and the children.
Only by leaving them could she prevent them from being in danger.
Song Yifan walked to her side and embraced her, "I know you're in pain, but don't worry, I won't give up on you. I'll be with you forever."
Wei Yumeng couldn't help but cry.
Why was fate so cruel, forcing her to endure such a separation?
However, given her condition, she probably wouldn't remember this pain for long.
After a long while, Wei Yumeng's mood calmed down. Song Yifan placed the food in front of her.
"Even if you're in a bad mood, you should eat something. Don't hurt yourself, okay?"
Wei Yumeng merely nodded, her demeanor like that of a soulless puppet, mechanically picking up her chopsticks and eating.
Song Yifan, however, continued to look at her gently.
After eating, Wei Yumeng began to feel dizzy and unwell again.
Under Song Yifan's comforting words, she drifted into a deep sleep once more.
This time, Wei Yumeng had a long dream. She dreamt of many things.
Things that happened with Zhan Mohan in the past, and events involving the children.
For a moment, Wei Yumeng thought this was a life review before death, allowing these memories to replay in her dream.
However, some dreams felt terrifyingly real.
She heard two voices, one was Song Yifan's, and the other seemed to be Dr. Yang.
"Old Song, this isn't sustainable. Although I said that medication wouldn't have any long-term effects, you've recently increased the dosage. I don't know what the consequences will be if this continues."
Song Yifan said calmly, "I know what I'm doing. My goal is almost within reach. Once achieved, I will stop the medication and help her recover her health."
Dr. Yang sighed, "Although I knew your intentions from the beginning, seeing Miss Wei's state now, I can't help but feel uneasy."
"Don't worry, I've recently switched that medication to ordinary sleeping pills, just to let her sleep more. That's all."
...
The voices were so clear, as if they were happening in the present.
Wei Yumeng felt a chill. Was her drowsiness due to sleeping pills?
And what was the medication Dr. Yang mentioned?
Just as she was trying to figure things out, she suddenly opened her eyes, only to find herself alone in the room.
Wei Yumeng rubbed her temples. Everything before her seemed hazy, and she couldn't be sure if what she had heard was real.
She glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was morning again.
She remembered this was the time...
"Yumeng, you're awake." Song Yifan entered with breakfast, "You slept all night again, you must be hungry. Have some breakfast."
Wei Yumeng looked at the breakfast, and then at the words she heard in her dream. For a moment, she didn't know if she should eat.
She recalled that recently, after eating, she would feel tired and then sleep for a long time.
If she was indeed being drugged, it was highly likely in the food.
"Yumeng, what's wrong?" Song Yifan asked, seeing Wei Yumeng not eating, a hint of confusion in his voice.
Wei Yumeng quickly made an excuse, "Sorry, I just woke up and I'm still a bit groggy. Please leave it here, I'll eat it later."