That evening, Nan Xiao unusually finished work early. After dinner, the couple went to the hospital. Bai Zhirou had already woken up, and with the memory modification successful, the family was getting along harmoniously.
When they returned, Shi Kuo and Shi Han, two little ones, were in the car.
Lan Yuxi chatted with them the entire way and even bought them and Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu some snacks at a cake shop.
"Shi Kuo, Shi Han, Grandma still needs a long time to recover. Your dad and I discussed it, and we want you to start school now. What do you think?"
Shi Kuo nodded, "My sister and I will listen to Auntie and Dad."
Lan Yuxi smiled and ruffled his hair. "Then tomorrow, I'll arrange for someone to take you to school, okay?"
Shi Han glanced at her brother. Seeing him nod, she also nodded with a smile.
"What obedient children!" Lan Yuxi smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Grandma says that my younger brother and sister are even more sensible than me and my brother! Grandpa says it's all thanks to Auntie's good upbringing..." Shi Han covered her mouth and giggled. "Then Grandpa also said that Auntie was educated by him, which means that my brother and sister are so outstanding because of his credit."
"Pfft—" Lan Yuxi couldn't help but laugh. "Did Grandma not tease him?"
"Hehehe... Grandma said Grandpa really has some nerve!"
Lan Yuxi burst into laughter.
Nan Xiao turned and stroked her head. "Wife, you're amazing! I had no idea you had this ability. Seeing Aunt Hong so dependent on Uncle Hong, your hard work really paid off."
"This is an heirloom of the Lan family, but our ancestors said not to use it unless absolutely necessary, as it goes against common sense. However, the look of desperation in my Shiniang's eyes scared me. If she had really passed away, my Shifu surely wouldn't have survived."
Lan Yuxi's eyes turned slightly red as she continued.
"Fortunately, my sixth brother was there at the time; otherwise, I couldn't have done it alone. This acupuncture technique was also developed by our ancestors specifically to restrain us juniors. It requires two people to wield the needles simultaneously, meaning the patient must agree for the treatment to proceed."
Nan Xiao's hand slowly slid down, falling on the corner of her eye, gently wiping away a tear.
Lan Yuxi curved her lips slightly. "It's fine, just a bit emotional. Although we've been through a lot, everything is moving in a positive direction."
Nan Xiao smiled and ruffled her head before turning away.
The couple returned home with the children. Qiao Yisi was coaxing Luo Wanqi to drink her medicine. His subservient demeanor almost made Lan Yuxi laugh.
Seeing Lan Yuxi return, Qiao Yisi acted as if he had seen a savior. He put down the medicine and walked over. "Shifu, please save me! You and Mom aren't around, and taking medicine is such a struggle for her!"
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Luo Wanqi with a half-smile.
Luo Wanqi pouted, picked up the bowl, and drank all the medicine in one gulp.
Seeing her finish the medicine, Mu Mu's face contorted like a steamed bun. She quickly picked up a piece of candied fruit and put it in Luo Wanqi's mouth. "Godmother, eat quickly, it won't be bitter after this."
Luo Wanqi, with the candied fruit in her mouth, extended her hand to Lan Yuxi. "Take my pulse again. I feel much better. Why don't we stop the medicine? It's too bitter."
Lan Yuxi glared at her playfully and pulled her hand onto her lap.
Three minutes later, Lan Yuxi removed her hand. "Tomorrow's medicine can have a few ingredients removed, I promise it won't be as bitter. You might even grow to like the taste."
Lan Yuxi looked up at Qiao Yisi. "Is the company busy?"
Qiao Yisi nodded aggrievedly. "Shifu, you finally have time to care about me."
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow. "Who's more important, you or your wife and child?"
"Of course, our Wanqi is the most important!"
"Finally, you said something sensible." Lan Yuxi smiled. "I heard you've donated a lot of medicine again. I thank you on behalf of those sick villagers. Also, if the company is too busy, you go and tend to your work. Wanqi will have dedicated care here, you don't need to worry about her not eating or staying warm."
"But without her and the baby by my side, I can't focus on my work."
"How about you go to Wanqi's company during the day? I'll have someone deliver pregnant women's meals and tonics to her on time?"
Luo Wanqi shook her head. "That would be too troublesome. Besides, I don't like going to the company; it's too boring. At home, I can watch the children. With these little cuties around, I don't feel uncomfortable at all."
"I also love being with Godmother," Mu Mu said with a smile, hugging Luo Wanqi's arm.
Luo Wanqi smiled and kissed her little cheek before looking at Lan Yuxi. "I have good news for you! My brother has agreed to go on a blind date for my mother!"
Lan Yuxi smiled when she heard this. "Really? Who is it?"
"A returned overseas PhD, who is in the same field as me and my brother. He seems to have only returned to the country a few days ago. A relative of his is a classmate of my mother's, and that's how they got in touch."
"That's good; at least you have common ground." As Lan Yuxi was speaking, her phone rang.
Seeing that it was Duan Feiyang calling, Lan Yuxi quickly answered.
"Second Shixiong, is something wrong on your end? Do you need support? I'll arrange it immediately!" Lan Yuxi said, quickly entering the study with her phone.
She asked this because she knew that Duan Feiyang had taken over Chen Mo's subordinates, and she was genuinely worried about him being in trouble.
"No, don't be nervous. It's a personal matter."
Lan Yuxi let out a sigh of relief. "It's good that nothing's wrong. What personal matter is it? Are you and your sister-in-law planning for a second child? I can actually help with that!"
Duan Feiyang laughed. "You'd better spare me. At my age, if I had another child, people would think I'm the grandfather when we go out!"
Lan Yuxi covered her mouth and burst into laughter.
"Are you done laughing? If you are, I'll get to the real matter."
Lan Yuxi stopped laughing. "Yes, tell me."
"Chen Mo has been detained, and Duan Ting's identity has been cleared up. That child has finally returned with my aunt. They stayed in their hometown for two days, and this afternoon, my eldest brother accompanied the mother and daughter to Kyoto. They want to come to your place to thank you and Nan Xiao. When are you free?"
Lan Yuxi glanced at the time. "Shigu is here, why didn't you say so earlier? Where are they staying? I'll go with Nan Xiao to visit her."
"It's getting late; you two shouldn't come over. When you're free, I'll bring them to your place. We can also see my third uncle."
Lan Yuxi scratched her head. "I'm afraid you won't be able to see Shifu for a while. I went to Norsegaard a while ago, and Shifu got bored and went out to play on his own. I was afraid of disturbing his enjoyment, so I didn't call him."