Hao Grandpa said I'm recovering well.
Lan Hanyi slid from his father's embrace, trotted to the bedside, and looked up at Lan Yuxi with his bare little head, his eyes unblinking.
"Auntie, you're finally awake! If you sleep any longer, you'll be a sleeping beauty!"
Lan Yuxi smiled, picked him up, and placed him on the bed. "Our Hanyi knows about sleeping beauties?"
"Mom told me."
Lan Yuxi looked at Lan Muwei. "Third brother, I heard third sister-in-law returned to the army. She's been away for so long, is she still used to it?"
"She's used to it! The woman aches all over when she's at home, but she's like a wild donkey back in the army."
Lan Yuxi chuckled at his sour tone, "It seems like you're the one who isn't used to it!"
Lan Muwei pouted, "Who says? I'm doing just fine with my son."
Nan Xiao smiled and glanced at him. "Yufan can come back tonight. If there are no special missions, she can work from eight to six."
Lan Muwei's eyes lit up, but he quickly suppressed his joy, afraid of being teased by his sister and brother-in-law.
"Whether she comes back or not is fine, I've gotten used to living with just Hanyi these past few days."
Nan Xiao winked at him, and they left one after another.
In the study on the third floor, Nan Xiao said in a low voice, "I know why you're angry. Yufan doesn't tell you which unit she's in because her unit is a top-secret division, an independent special force that reports directly to the President. The mission to capture Hong Feng's subordinates was led by her."
Lan Muwei was slightly taken aback. "Ming Zicheng has two units?"
"Yes. It's highly possible there's an informant of Hong Feng among my people. The second unit was formed in an emergency. After much deliberation, Ming Zicheng and I decided that Yufan was the most suitable for this position. Therefore, I'm the one who owes you an apology. Please don't blame Yufan."
Lan Muwei furrowed his brows slightly. "What are you talking about! You and Yufan are doing righteous deeds, how could I possibly blame you? I'm too busy supporting you!"
Nan Xiao's lips curved slightly. "Thank you! However, this matter must be kept strictly confidential. Originally, even family members weren't supposed to be told, but I felt it necessary to inform you. As a military family member, you might have to sacrifice a lot. But don't worry too much, I'll try my best to create time for you to be together."
"It's fine. I've already decided to stay in China. She's not on missions every day. As long as we don't have to live like separated lovers."
"That won't happen."
"You mentioned earlier that there's an informant among your people. Do you have any suspects?"
Nan Xiao sighed. "The outer circle has been cleared, but the core figure is deeply hidden."
Lan Muwei raised an eyebrow. "It's not that he's hidden deeply, but you're afraid to dig, aren't you? Because you're afraid you won't be able to accept the truth when you find out."
Nan Xiao clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "Yes! Those four have been with me since they were children..."
"So what if they've been with you since childhood? He's not showing you any mercy at all."
"Alas! I will investigate them one by one."
"I heard Nan Xiangnan was arranged for you by your mother. He's a servant of the An family. Could it be him?"
Nan Xiao shook his head. "It shouldn't be him. I've given him several orders, and Hong Feng hasn't acted on them."
"Could it be that Hong Feng is intentionally protecting him?"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out. Zhaozhao and Sizhe have been monitoring the phones of those four people lately, but their calls are all normal."
"Any informant must have a few backup phones... Hey? Where's that kid Sizhe?"
"He hasn't returned to school for days. I told him to go back."
"Regarding the informant, I think you should stay out of it and leave it to Sizhe and Zhaozhao."
"..."
"Don't worry, your son is extraordinary. He'll definitely surpass you and Xi'er in the future!" Lan Muwei patted his shoulder. "However, because Zhaozhao is so capable, the old man has been heartbroken these past few days. You and Xi'er better be mentally prepared, he'll eventually hold you two accountable."
Lan Muwei glanced at him. "Actually, I also want to beat you two up. How can you be such heartless parents, disregarding everything to eliminate enemies and placing all the burdens on the children? Look at Mumu, the child is so sick."
Nan Xiao lowered his head guiltily. "When Mumu was sick, I also wanted to hit myself."
"Alas!" Lan Muwei patted his shoulder and turned to leave.
Nan Xiao slapped himself before going downstairs back to the bedroom.
The three children were sitting on the bed reading. Mumu saw her father return and pointed to the bathroom. "Mom said she's very smelly and is going to take a bath."
Nan Xiao affectionately stroked her head. "I'll go help Mom. You guys keep reading."
Zhaozhao looked at him. "Mom is a girl, wouldn't it be inconvenient for you to go?"
Nan Xiao suppressed a laugh and flicked his forehead. "Mom is a girl, that's true, but she's my wife!"
Zhaozhao pouted, closed the calculus book in his hands, and turned to Lan Hanyi. "Are there any characters you don't recognize? Would you like me to read them to you?"
"There's pinyin here, I can do it. Brother, when can I read such profound books like you and sister?"
"Don't rush. When you're feeling better, sister and I will accompany you to school."
"Let's forget it. Mom said you and sister are already learning high school material. I can't drag you down."
Mumu gently touched Lan Hanyi's bald head with her little chubby hand. "We're all family, there's no such thing as dragging anyone down."
Nan Xiao smiled and looked at the three children before going to the bathroom.
However, he was immediately driven out by Lan Yuxi before he could even stand firm.
Zhaozhao smiled, his lips pursed, when he saw his father come out.
Nan Xiao glared at him irritably and pushed open the door to leave.
He had to do what his wife ordered.
After going downstairs, Nan Xiao found Lan Musi.
Lan Musi nodded after Nan Xiao explained his purpose. "Alright, I'll go back tomorrow. As for Mom, let her stay here. Your second sister-in-law will have me, so Mom doesn't need to go back."
"I'll still go tell Mom, otherwise Xi Bao will scold me later."
Lan Musi looked at him with amusement. "All this time, we thought Xi'er listened to you, but it turns out you're the one with the lowest status in your family."
Nan Xiao chuckled. "My family doesn't keep dogs. If we did, I'd be fifth."
"Haha... Our statuses are about the same. Aren't you going to find Mom? She's chatting with Grandma."
Nan Xiao smiled and shook his head, then hurried to Ling Xiaoling's room.