Lan Yuxi smiled and glanced at her master and mistress, about to tease them a little, when the sound of a horn came from outside.
Everyone hurriedly got up to greet them.
Fourth Uncle Gong and the couple Nan Qi were not expecting such a grand reception and were so touched they didn't know what to say.
Lan Yuxi invited the three of them into the living room and then called for Nannai and the others to come down. Only then did everyone take their seats.
After Nannai came downstairs, her pair of dark, shiny eyes scanned the room. Not seeing Lan Xiaoqi, she sat down dejectedly next to Lan Yuxi.
"Sister Xi'er, where is Lan Mutai?"
Lan Yuxi looked at the table outside, "Sixth Brother, have you seen Seventh Brother?"
"No."
Lan Yuxi patted Nannai's hand reassuringly, "My Seventh Brother sleeps heavily, he's probably hiding somewhere sleeping. He'll come down when he wakes up."
"But won't he be hungry?"
"...He'll wake up faster if he's hungry."
Nannai pouted and picked up her chopsticks.
Tang Wan, seeing her unhappiness, was about to get up to look for Lan Xiaoqi when Lan Haolin pressed her hand down.
Lan Haolin didn't look at her, but instead faced Fourth Uncle Gong and the couple Nan Qi, "We should have visited you, but since Sister Xi'er invited you here, there's no better day than today. I'd like to discuss the wedding between Qi Yue and Mu Guo with you in advance."
The Lan family was planning a group wedding for several children. Lan Yuxi had already mentioned it to him in the ancestral hall. Now that Lan Haolin was formally bringing it up, Fourth Uncle Gong nodded with great relief.
"The matriarch has already spoken to me about this. Since it's a group wedding, you should arrange the time and procedures. This way, everyone's schedules can be coordinated. You don't need to worry about our side; we will fully cooperate."
Lan Haolin smiled and raised his wine glass, "Spirited! I like in-laws like this!"
Fourth Uncle Gong and the couple Nan Qi quickly raised their glasses and clinked them with him.
Zheng Peipei's eyes dimmed slightly. Fearing that others might notice, she quickly lowered her gaze.
Tang Wan squeezed her hand under the table and whispered in her ear, "You are not alone, you have us."
Zheng Peipei's heart warmed, and a brilliant smile curved her lips.
Nannai looked from one person to another, and finally couldn't help but look at Lan Yuxi, "Sister Xi'er, who is having a group wedding?"
Lan Yuxi smiled and picked up a piece of pork rib for her, "Besides Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, and Seventh Brother, we will all participate in this group wedding."
Nannai pouted, "It's a pity Lan Mutai still doesn't accept me. Otherwise, I could have had a wedding with you all."
Hearing her say this, everyone looked over at her.
Nannai, feeling everyone's gaze, was not embarrassed at all. Instead, she asked innocently, "Why are you all looking at me like that?"
Her question, however, made everyone feel a bit shy.
Lan Yuxi patted her forehead, "Nannai, everyone is looking at you because you are still young and not yet of legal marriageable age."
Nannai put down the pork rib she had just taken a bite of, "I just had my nineteenth birthday. In Nokas, you can get married at eighteen."
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips, "If I were your age, I would definitely not be in a hurry to get married, but rather finish my studies first."
Nannai blinked, "As for me, I don't have great ambitions. After finishing all the courses at the girls' school, I don't want to continue studying."
Lan Yuxi knew that Nannai had a bachelor's degree, which was neither high nor low. If this child wasn't so blinded by love, she could have pursued further studies.
Nannai looked pitifully at Lan Haolin, "Uncle, could you wait until I've successfully pursued Lan Mutai to have the group wedding?"
Zhao Zhao gave her a headache-inducing look, picked up his bowl and chopsticks, and quietly slipped out.
Lan Yuxi watched her son leave before smiling and looking at her father, eager to know how he would answer the question.
Lan Haolin took a sip of wine, then looked up at Nannai, "I still have three sons. When they all find their partners, I will hold another group wedding for them."
Nannai nodded confidently, "Okay, for the next group wedding, I will definitely be able to win over Lan Mutai!"
Lan Haolin frowned imperceptibly, then ignored her and started chatting with Fourth Uncle Gong.
Nannai didn't mind his cold shoulder and picked up her rice bowl to continue eating.
Lan Yuxi raised her eyebrows slightly and served her a few more dishes. Although she was a troublesome girl, given her status, as the host, she couldn't neglect her.
After lunch, everyone returned to the living room.
Zhao Zhao received a phone call, then secretly slipped into the kitchen, and after a while, quietly went upstairs.
Others didn't pay attention to him, but as his mother, Lan Yuxi didn't miss any small detail.
When Zhao Zhao entered the kitchen, his small jacket was open. When he came out, the zipper was pulled up, and his belly had visibly grown larger.
Lan Yuxi kept an eye on him. Seeing him go up to the third floor and not come down, she smiled with understanding.
Nan Xiao gently squeezed her hand. Lan Yuxi restrained her smile and turned to look at him.
Nan Xiao complained enviously, "You're spending more time looking at our son today than at me."
Lan Yuxi's earlobes felt a little hot. Fortunately, everyone was discussing the details of the group wedding and didn't notice them.
"Can you stop acting like this? If Fourth Uncle Gong and the others hear it, will you still be the head of the family?"
"I didn't want to be the head of the family in the first place. I think Zhao Zhao is more suitable for this position."
Lan Yuxi, "..."
Her son was only five years old!
Nan Xiao, "You saw how he dealt with Second Uncle Gong and Third Uncle Gong today. He's more ruthless than us! This position as head of the family suits him perfectly."
Lan Yuxi glared at him unhappily.
Nan Xiao, looking wronged, edged closer to Lan Yuxi, "Wife, you're scolding me, don't you love me anymore?"
The conversation in the living room abruptly stopped. Everyone, whether shocked or amused, looked over.
Lan Yuxi turned her face away, feeling utterly embarrassed. If she hadn't been constantly restraining her feet, she probably could have dug a sub-basement.
Nan Xiao completely ignored everyone's gaze and looked pitifully at Tang Wan, "Mom, Xi Bao is scolding me."
Fourth Uncle Gong rubbed his eyes. He suspected he was hallucinating. The cold-blooded head of their family could actually act coy!
As for the couple Nan Qi, they lowered their heads, smiling.
Tang Wan suppressed her laughter and gently comforted him, "Mom will scold her back for you later."
Before Nan Xiao could speak, Lan Yuxi got up and pulled him away, "Didn't you say you wanted to pay New Year's greetings to Second Martial Uncle? If you don't go now, he'll be taking his afternoon nap."
Lan Yuxi didn't allow Nan Xiao to retort and pushed him all the way into the study.
Nan Xiao's lips curved upwards as he closed the door behind him.
Lan Yuxi glared at him coquettishly, "Did you take the wrong medicine today?"