Lan Yu Xi turned her head to look at Nan Xiao. Seeing Nan Xiao nod, she said to An Xi, "Nan Xiao will go over now."
An Xi thanked her and hung up the phone.
Nan Xiao reached out and ruffled Lan Yu Xi's hair. "I'm leaving. You go to sleep."
Lan Yu Xi nodded, lifted the quilt, and got into bed.
Ten minutes later, Nan Xiao arrived at Villa Number 4.
An Xi, holding a somewhat wilted Nan Luan Sheng, sent him to Nan Yao's bedroom door and then went upstairs.
Nan Xiao knocked on the door and, without waiting for Nan Yao's permission, pushed it open and walked in.
Seeing him arrive, Nan Yao hurriedly turned his head away, wiping the tears from his face. "Why are you here?"
Nan Xiao glanced at the photo frame lying upside down on the bed and frowned slightly. "I thought no one could ever enter your heart, and I didn't expect to see this scene."
Nan Yao glared at him awkwardly. "Stop teasing me. Don't think I don't know that you had a harder time than I do now during the years Yu Xi was gone."
Nan Xiao gave a bitter smile. For the four years Xi Bao was gone, he wished he were dead. He had thought his elder brother didn't love Luan Qian, but he didn't know he had also suffered immensely.
Nan Yao looked at the photo frame on the bed and said in a hoarse voice, "Everyone thinks I'm absurd because I can only use absurdity as a disguise. But even so, Mother and Qiu Shu Ying didn't let Luan Qian go. If Dad hadn't sent her to country Y, she would have died long ago."
Nan Yao's gaze drifted out the window, his eyes dim and lifeless. "After my car accident, her mental state wasn't good. Later, she had several accidents. Grief and fear caused her to develop depression. If I said I loved her before, now it's guilt that outweighs love.
Do you know why I don't like living here? Because I'm afraid of seeing Tang Wan. They look too much alike. Every time I see her, I'm reminded of Luan Qian. Today, seeing her fall, I momentarily saw Luan Qian..."
Nan Xiao looked at the tears in his eyes and gripped his shoulder hard. "Big Brother, I'm sorry. We only considered Luan Sheng and neglected your feelings."
Nan Yao shook his head. "It's not your fault. Although Luan Sheng isn't who I wanted, he's the only memory Luan Qian left me. Without him, I would have jumped off with Luan Qian that day."
"Big Brother!"
"It's okay. Don't worry. I won't do anything foolish until Luan Sheng is an adult... Also, please tell Xiao Yun that it's my fault and that Luan Qian caused her a lot of trouble."
Nan Xiao looked at him with inquiry, and seeing the grief on his face, he comforted him, "Sister Yun won't mind."
Nan Yao gave a bitter smile. "Even if she doesn't mind, Jin Song will. You might not know this, but I pursued Xiao Yun when I was young."
Seeing Nan Xiao didn't reply, Nan Yao laughed self-deprecatingly. "It seems you know. But you might not know why I pursued Xiao Yun."
Nan Xiao thought of Ling Xiao Ling and Ling Yun's similar appearance and raised his eyebrows slightly. "You wanted to use Sister Yun to anger Mother?"
Nan Yao didn't answer, but the expression on his face told Nan Xiao he had guessed correctly.
"I used Xiao Yun and caused her trouble. Do you think I should apologize to her?"
Nan Xiao shook his head. "Let's not talk about it anymore. When Luan Sheng is a little better, take him and find a house you like. You can choose any property under my name, or you can choose another one, and I'll buy it for you."
Nan Yao looked up at him. "I used to take care of you, and now it's your turn to take care of me. You've really grown up. But I won't use your money. Luan Qian left a lot of money. You don't need to worry about my and Luan Sheng's future."
Nan Xiao knew that once his elder brother became stubborn, it was impossible to change his mind. He hesitated and said, "Luan Qian has only been writing articles all these years. How much money could she have... Why don't you sue for divorce with Sister-in-law? Your previous businesses are all under her name. The only way to get them back is this way."
Nan Yao sighed softly and was about to speak when he was interrupted by Nan Xiao, who had made up his mind.
"I'll have Nan Yang come over tomorrow to help you with it."
Nan Yao nodded with great hesitation.
"Go see Luan Sheng and An Xi. They are very worried about you," Nan Xiao said, turning to open the door. "I'm leaving too."
"I'll see you out."
"No need."
Although Nan Xiao refused, Nan Yao still saw him to the main gate. Only when Nan Xiao had completely disappeared from sight did he drag his heavy steps back to the living room.
Lan Yu Xi thought Nan Xiao would be back very late. However, she had just finished showering when Nan Xiao returned.
Nan Xiao looked at her wet hair and shook his head helplessly. "If I didn't come back, would you just sleep like this?"
Lan Yu Xi's little head immediately shook like a rattle drum. "How could I? I came out to look for a hairdryer."
Nan Xiao had a look of knowing but not saying anything. He quickly went to the bathroom and came out with a hairdryer in his hand.
Lan Yu Xi gave a dry chuckle. "Where did you find it? I looked for a long time and couldn't find it."
"It was in the drawer of the bathroom cabinet. You didn't even look!" Nan Xiao impatiently pushed her in front of the dressing table. "Mu Mu is more obedient than you."
Lan Yu Xi completely blocked out his words with the buzzing noise of the hairdryer and giggled as she turned around, reaching out to hug his lean waist that had no excess fat.
Nan Xiao shook his head helplessly. This Lan Yu Xi was something he couldn't resist.
Nan Xiao resigned himself to drying her hair.
Just as he turned off the hairdryer, Lan Yu Xi nuzzled his chest. "Thanks, husband."
Nan Xiao's lips curved upwards slightly, and he said in a very ambiguous tone, "Wait for me in bed. I'll be right back after I take a shower."
Lan Yu Xi pouted at an angle he couldn't see. This pervert, again!
"Hmm?" Nan Xiao saw she hadn't moved and looked down at her.
"Okay, husband, you go wash up," Lan Yu Xi "obediently" stood up, but her little eyes kept drifting towards the door.
Nan Xiao frowned. When she looked at the door again, he reached out and pulled her into the bathroom.
Disobedient, huh! Then I'll make you obedient!
That night, Lan Yu Xi felt like a small boat on the vast ocean, repeatedly being thrown onto the beach by the waves. That exhilarating feeling...
The next day, Lan Yu Xi slept until ten o'clock. Fortunately, it was the weekend, and she didn't have to go to class.
When she got up, Nan Xiao had already left. Then, she was informed that her maternal grandmother and the old man were going to No Kas tomorrow. After hearing this, she didn't even eat breakfast before calling the women's and infant's department of Nan's Mall.
Her mother's legs had subsided, but she couldn't stand or walk for long periods. To help her mother realize her wish of buying a gift for her unborn grandchild, she had to have someone deliver the items so her mother could choose at home.