After chatting for a while longer, Lan Yuxi's younger disciples, the older ones went to bed, while the younger ones went to the fifth floor to entertain themselves with the Lan family's bachelors.
Lan Xiaoliu confirmed that Nana was asleep before calling out Lan Xiaoqi, who had been hiding in the storage room.
That night, Lan Xiaoqi went to the Nan family's old residence with the four brothers, Dong, Nan, Xi, and Bei.
Lan Yuxi stood by the balcony, watching their car disappear into the night before letting out a helpless sigh.
Nan Xiao snuck up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Sensing the pleasant mint scent from him, Lan Yuxi leaned back slightly into his embrace.
Nan Xiao leaned down and kissed her cheek, "Brother Qi will be well-fed and taken care of there, you don't need to worry about him being mistreated."
"I'm not worried about him, I just feel that hiding like this isn't a long-term solution."
Nan Xiao gently stroked her head, "Do you want me to talk to Sandy?"
Lan Yuxi shook her head, "Your status isn't suitable for talking to Uncle Sandy about this matter."
"If it's inconvenient for me to step forward, then let Dad do it."
Lan Yuxi sighed softly, "Dad promised Uncle Sandy he'd find him a son-in-law, so he can't say anything."
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow, "Then let's see who can outlast whom."
Lan Yuxi suddenly turned around and looked up at him, "How did you make Huo Ziyin give up on you?"
Nan Xiao paused for a moment, then smiled, "Are you still jealous of her?"
Lan Yuxi pointed to her nose, "Am I the kind of person who gets jealous?"
"Yes!" Nan Xiao laughed and bit her finger.
Lan Yuxi pouted, "Don't change the subject! I'm not digging into your privacy, I'm asking for my seventh brother."
Nan Xiao curved his lips slightly, "The target is different, so I can't teach you."
"I don't need you to teach me anymore, I just want to know how you got rid of her."
Nan Xiao knew her stubbornness was acting up again, and if he didn't tell her, she might not even let him get into bed.
"Six years ago, two days before your eighteenth birthday, she confessed to me for the last time. I told her I had someone I liked, someone I'd liked for almost thirteen years, and I was waiting for her to grow up."
Lan Yuxi's lips curved upward uncontrollably. She knew he was talking about her!
Nan Xiao smiled and pinched her pert nose, "She guessed you were the one I was talking about then, called me 'pervert,' and went abroad the next day. Later, when she heard I wasn't going to marry you, she came back once. She asked me if she couldn't compare to you, couldn't she compare to Yun Siyan? Why would I marry an inferior woman instead of her? I said my heart couldn't hold anyone else, that I considered her family and didn't want to hurt her. She cried for a long time after I finished speaking before leaving. Later, I heard from Huo Ding that she fell seriously ill and took half a year to recover before going abroad again."
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips, "She's really quite devoted."
Nan Xiao leaned his forehead against hers, his deep voice resonating again, "Can we stop talking about other women? Let's sleep early, we can't afford to wake up late tomorrow."
"Why not talk about it? Your story with her isn't over yet. I'm your wife, and I have the right to know about your affairs with other women."
Nan Xiao's large hand on her waist tightened slightly, "Then if I tell you, will you tell me about your stories with other men?"
Lan Yuxi realized danger was approaching and raised her hands to brace against his firm chest, creating distance between them, "Let's sleep. If we're late again tomorrow, my dad will skin us both."
Nan Xiao flashed a triumphant smile and embraced her as they got into bed.
The next day, Er Wan arrived at nearly ten o'clock, accompanied by Yan Chuting.
As soon as Yan Chuting saw Lan Yuxi, she excitedly hugged her, "Yuxi, thank you!"
Lan Yuxi smiled and patted her head, "Silly girl, we're family, no need for thanks!"
Yan Chuting choked up, "I have to thank you! If it weren't for you, I don't know what would have happened to my dad, and my relationship with Ming Zicheng..."
Yan Chuting's face flushed slightly, and she didn't continue.
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow and glanced at Ming Zicheng, who had a beaming smile on his face, "Er Wan, how do you plan to thank your matchmaker?"
Ming Zicheng chuckled, "I'll follow my senior sister's lead."
"That's more like it!" Lan Yuxi smiled, then her gaze fell on the dejected Nana, and her heart sank.
Lan Yuxi patted Yan Chuting's hand, got up, and sat next to Nana.
Nana pouted, "Sister Xi'er, do I seem very annoying?"
"No, you're very cute."
"Then why doesn't Lan Mutai like me?"
Lan Yuxi felt a headache coming on. This girl was probably obsessed!
"I don't care if he likes me or not, I've decided on him! Sister Xi'er, can you give me Huo Ding's number?"
"Hmm?" Lan Yuxi looked at her, puzzled.
"I'm going to work at Huo's Hospital. Wherever Lan Mutai is, I'll be there. I don't believe I can't win him over!"
Chao Chao glanced up at her, then returned to playing chess with his grandfather as if nothing had happened.
Tang Wan looked at Lan Haolin with a wry smile. He only frowned slightly and remained silent.
Lan Yuxi cleared her throat, "Nana, this might be a bit difficult. You're a princess of Norcas coming to work in China. First, Uncle Sandy and Aunt Bain wouldn't agree, and second, Huo's Hospital wouldn't dare to hire such an important figure."
Nana's face immediately crinkled into a little bun. After pondering for a long time, she said, "You help me solve things here, and I'll talk to my parents."
Before Lan Yuxi could reply, Nana had already gotten up and quickly gone upstairs.
Lan Yuxi spread her hands helplessly, "Dad, what should we do?"
Her call of "Dad" made Lan Haolin, Lan Jinsong, and Nan Zhenting all look over.
Lan Yuxi smiled at the three of them, "Having more dads is good, they all answer!"
Nan Zhenting smiled and made a move.
Lan Jinsong gave a bitter laugh, "Of your three dads, I'm the most useless. Even if I answer, it's in vain."
Lan Yuxi pouted, "Don't talk about yourself like that! Who says you're useless? When your health improves, you can go back to the military."
Lan Jinsong thought he misheard, "What did you say?"
"I said you can go back to the military. Ask Er Wan if you don't believe me."
Lan Jinsong eagerly looked at Ming Zicheng.
Ming Zicheng nodded with a smile, "I originally wanted to discuss this with you after your health improved further. But since my senior sister said it, I'll formally invite you to rejoin the ranks."
Lan Jinsong excitedly grabbed Ling Yun's hand, "Yun'er, did you hear that? I'm not a waste!"
Ling Yun smiled and patted his hand, "I heard, look how excited you are!"
Nan Xiao saw a fleeting look of loneliness in Ling Yun's eyes and said with a smile, "Sister Yun, are you interested in returning to the military?"