The line on the other end of the phone instantly went silent. Seeing everyone waiting expectantly, Ling Xiaoling smiled and said, "Why no more voices? Everyone is waiting!"
"You say it!" Lan Zixin, blushing, shoved the phone into Lan Mushang's hand.
Lan Mushang smiled, ruffled her head, and then picked up the phone. "Grandma, Dad, Mom, Zixin... she's pregnant!"
Ling Xiaoling was so excited that the phone almost slipped from her hand. Zixin's body was severely damaged. If it weren't for Xi'er activating the Lan Ling secret manual, her life would have been hard to save. But even if she survived, having children would be very difficult. Who would have thought that just a few days after getting married, she would be pregnant.
Ling Xiaoling thought of something and looked at Lan Yuxi, her eyes welling up with tears. "Xi'er, I have to thank you properly on behalf of Zixin! If it weren't for you, Zixin might never be able to be a mother in this lifetime."
Lan Yuxi smiled as soon as she heard this. "Grandma, what are you saying! We're family!"
"Yes! We are family!" Ling Xiaoling smiled and looked at her daughter and son-in-law, who had calm expressions, and nudged her daughter displeasantly.
Ling Yun instantly snapped back to reality and asked with a smile, "Am I going to be a grandmother again?"
Ling Xiaoling glared at her angrily. "I thought you didn't care about Zixin. So you were just too happy to think straight."
On the other end of the phone, Lan Zixin pricked up her ears, listening. Hearing that her mother was so excited she was stunned, a smile gradually spread across her face.
Lan Mushang glanced at her with amusement and then asked, "Xi'er, should your sister-in-law stop her medication?"
"Yes, stop that medication for now, then have my second brother check your sister-in-law's pulse. I'll prescribe some pregnancy-calming medicine based on her actual condition."
"Okay."
Seeing that they had finished discussing important matters, Ling Xiaoling spoke up. "Zixin, take good care of yourself. I'll come back in a few days to stay with you."
Lan Zixin pouted. "You just said you weren't coming back."
Ling Xiaoling chuckled. "No matter how big an event it is, it's not as important as you. Your dad and mom both have work and can't come back, so I have to go."
Ling Yun reached for the edge of the bed, wanting to sit up, but Lan Jinsong pushed her back. "What are you doing? Tell me, I'll go."
"I'm going to prepare some things for Zixin and the baby for Mom to take back."
On the phone, Lan Zixin's eyes felt a surge of warmth. It felt so good to be loved by so many family members!
Lan Mushang saw she was about to cry and quickly pulled her into his arms. "Mom, no need to prepare anything. We have everything here."
"You have your things, but as a mother, I can't help with much else, but I can still buy some things," Ling Yun said, about to stand up.
Lan Yuxi was startled and, while supporting her, blurted out, "Be careful of the injury on your leg!"
Ling Yun then remembered that she was still a patient and patted her forehead in annoyance.
Hearing that her mother was injured, Lan Zixin quickly asked, "Mom, what happened? Is it serious?"
Lan Yuxi saw Lan Zixin's worry and quickly reassured her. "Mom is fine. She just sprained her ankle while walking. I've already applied medicine for her."
Lan Zixin asked suspiciously, "You can sprain your ankle just by walking?"
Lan Yuxi let out a snicker. "Only you!"
Hearing Lan Yuxi's relaxed tone, Lan Zixin's hanging heart finally settled.
They chatted for a while longer until Lan Muwei returned with Han Yi and Luan Sheng. Then they hung up the phone and went to the living room.
Lan Yuxi glanced behind Lan Muwei. "Third brother, why didn't An Xi come?"
"She said she had something to do, so she wouldn't come."
Lan Yuxi shook her head helplessly and turned to Nan Yao. "Why don't you call An Xi?"
Nan Yao smiled gently. "No need. She's too embarrassed to see you and Nan Xiao. She has servants at home, so she won't starve."
Seeing that he had said so, Lan Yuxi didn't say anything more. After Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu came down, everyone went to the dining room.
Ling Yun did not come out for dinner. Lan Jinsong also did not come out to take care of her and instead had the meal sent into the bedroom.
For this meal, everyone was extremely happy because of Lan Zixin's pregnancy. Only Nan Yao and his son were quieter. After dinner, Nan Yao found an excuse and forcibly took Nan Luan Sheng back.
Nan Xiao watched the backs of the father and son as they left, his brows furrowed slightly.
He thought his small gesture wouldn't be noticed, but Lan Yuxi saw it clearly.
"What's wrong? Are you troubled by something?" As soon as they returned to the bedroom, Lan Yuxi asked with concern.
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. "No, I didn't. What made you have such a misconception?"
Lan Yuxi gently poked his chest. "Not telling the truth, huh? Fine, I'll sleep in the children's room tonight."
Seeing that she was really going to leave, Nan Xiao quickly pulled her back. "Don't go, I'll tell you, alright."
Lan Yuxi tilted her chin slightly, signaling him to hurry and speak.
"Big brother still seems to have feelings for Yun Jie."
"What?!" Lan Yuxi was instantly disgusted. So many years had passed, and this scum was still thinking about her mother.
He was not worthy!
Nan Xiao gently stroked her head. "Maybe I'm overthinking it. But..."
Was he really overthinking it?
When Yun Jie sprained her ankle, Big Brother was sitting on the same sofa as him. After he noticed Yun Jie sprained her ankle, he had just stood up when Big Brother had already rushed to Yun Jie's side to catch her.
And the way he looked at Yun Jie...
Lan Yuxi furrowed her small brows and asked, "But what? You keep talking!"
"I think Yun Jie seems to have noticed something too. Otherwise, why would she have sprained her ankle today?"
"You mean, my mother sprained her ankle because of him?"
"Perhaps, Yun Jie was lost in thought at the time..."
Lan Yuxi sniffed her small nose. "I'll go ask Mom. If it's true, Nan Yao will never be allowed to step foot in our house again!"
"Brother-in-law is still here. Even if Yun Jie knows, she won't say anything."
"Then I'll ask tomorrow." Lan Yuxi snorted coldly and turned to go to the cloakroom. After walking halfway, she turned back. "I still think you're overthinking it. Ordinary scumbags wouldn't be so devoted. The women he keeps outside, although not as beautiful as my mom, are all younger than my mom..."
Lan Yuxi's voice abruptly stopped. After a long time, she blinked hard, forcing her voice back. "Husband, Luan Qian looks so much like my mom. Could it be that Nan Yao found a replacement?"
"Doo doo..." An Xi's call interrupted their conversation.
Lan Yuxi pouted and pressed the answer button with force.
"Yuxi, is Mr. Nan with you? I don't have his number, so I can only call you."
Lan Yuxi listened to An Xi's heavy sniffling and asked suspiciously, "An Xi, have you been crying?"
An Xi sniffled. "My older brother has been locked in his room since he got back. I was worried just now, so I forced my way into his room. As a result, I saw him crying while holding a photo of Luan Sheng's mother. I can't persuade him. Can you ask Mr. Nan to come over and persuade him?"