Nan Xiao furrowed his brows slightly, "That might be a bit difficult. When you weren't here, she didn't have a good time. Dad, Xi Bao, and I all tried to persuade her to change her environment, but she never agreed. Now that you're back, she'll definitely not leave."
Nan Yao closed his eyes, "You go too. I want to sleep for a while."
Nan Xiao gave him a deep look, tucked the corner of the blanket, and then walked out.
In the adjacent ward, Qiu Shuying was writing incessantly with a pen on paper.
Lan Yuxi nodded slightly after she finished writing, "The DNA results are out. It's him."
Qiu Shuying's tears instantly welled up.
Lan Yuxi took tissues and handed them to her, "Don't get too worked up. You've gotten through these years. Now that he's back, you should be happy."
Qiu Shuying shook her head and quickly wrote on the paper.
[I want a divorce from him!]
Lan Yuxi and Nan Zhenting exchanged a glance, neither of them spoke.
Nan Xiao walked over, glanced at what she had written, and said in a deep voice, "We'll talk about this later. Focus on recovering your health first."
Qiu Shuying pointed to her mouth, becoming very anxious.
Nan Xiao frowned slightly, "Don't rush. If you want to leave him, he won't hold you back."
Qiu Shuying wiped the tears from her face and quickly wrote on the paper.
[It's the New Year. You must all be busy. Go back.]
Nan Zhenting sighed, "Then you rest. And, no matter what happens in the future, you are still Nan Zhenting's daughter-in-law."
Qiu Shuying nodded tearfully at Nan Zhenting.
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips and helped Nan Zhenting out.
Nan Xiao followed them out shortly after.
After the three entered the elevator, Lan Yuxi asked with some confusion, "What's the meaning of this? After waiting for so many years, he's back, and she wants a divorce?"
"This is normal. When a person is away, memories focus on their good points. When they return, all the old grievances resurface," Nan Zhenting sighed. "The eldest daughter-in-law will only say such things now. They won't get divorced."
Nan Xiao said in a deep voice, "My eldest brother also wants a divorce."
Nan Zhenting was slightly taken aback, "Did he tell you?"
"Yes."
Nan Zhenting shook his head helplessly, "Everything they've come to today is your mother's doing!"
Nan Xiao's face darkened slightly, but his father was right, and he couldn't refute it.
"Ahem..." Lan Yuxi coughed lightly.
Nan Zhenting glanced at her, "What's wrong? Your throat is uncomfortable?"
Lan Yuxi pouted, "It's not uncomfortable. I'm just reminding you that you're talking a bit too much right now."
Nan Zhenting glared at her crossly. As soon as the elevator door opened, he stomped out angrily.
Nan Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly and pulled Lan Yuxi's hand as they followed him out.
"The road is a bit slippery. Be careful on your way back with Dad."
"Mm, you too, take it slow. And, don't drink too much tonight if you're in a bad mood."
Nan Xiao chuckled, "No one will drink too much at the state banquet. Everyone is waiting to go home for the New Year's Eve dinner. How is our family's New Year's Eve dinner preparation?"
"Everything is ready. We'll have a simple meal tonight, and then have the New Year's Eve dinner when you get back."
"Okay." Nan Xiao raised his hand and stroked her head.
Nan Zhenting stopped at the doorway and looked back at them, "Stop being so lovey-dovey. You've been like this for ten or twenty years, and you're still not tired of it!"
Lan Yuxi pouted, "Old man, that's blatant envy and jealousy!"
Nan Zhenting glared at her, "Alright, I am envious and jealous! Hurry and help me out. This slippery road, if I fall to my death, you'll be spared trouble. If I become paralyzed, you two will have a lot of suffering."
Lan Yuxi ran over with a smile, "I thought you were fearless!"
Seeing this, Nan Xiao walked over and took Nan Zhenting's other arm. Together, they helped the old man into the car.
At 8:40 PM, Nan Xiao and Huo Ding drove into the courtyard almost simultaneously.
Lan Yuxi stood at the door, smiling at them, "Did you two plan this?"
Huo Ding smiled and said, "No, we just have telepathy."
Nan Xiao looked at him with disdain, "Go away! If there's telepathy, it's between me and my Xi Bao!"
Huo Ding pouted, "Look at you, a henpecked husband. You don't have the aura of a leader from back then at all!"
Nan Xiao smiled and took Lan Yuxi's hand, "The henpecked husband is the happiest. What would a single dog like you know!"
Lan Yuxi glanced at Huo Ding with a smile, "Exactly, what would a single dog like you know!"
Huo Ding scoffed and walked into the house, jingling his keys.
Nan Xiao chuckled, "This guy called me all the way back, like an old woman, repeating the same few sentences."
"He's in a bad mood, don't provoke him."
"I didn't. What's going on? I heard from Old Huo that you're helping to investigate that girl?"
Lan Yuxi deliberately raised her voice, "Yes, that girl is Jiu Wan's cousin. She's a nice person. I haven't found any problems. If Huo Ding can marry her, it'll be his fortune!"
"Old Huo told me the same thing." Nan Xiao glanced towards the inside of the door, "I thought they were going for a political marriage at first, but neither Old Huo nor the Mu family head had that intention. They just fancy each other's children."
"They're both in medicine, they'll definitely have common ground in the future!"
Nan Xiao smiled and pulled her into the house.
Seeing them enter, Huo Ding quickly went to the living room.
Nan Zhenting saw him come in and asked with a smile, "Why are you so late? Was there another surgery?"
"Yes, I came straight from the operating table." Huo Ding nodded to everyone, greeted them one by one, and then sat down next to Nan Zhenting.
Seeing him sit down, Zhao Zhao secretly nudged Mu Mu's arm.
Mu Mu understood, took the tablet, and with a smile, walked over to Nan Zhenting, "Grandpa, do you think this auntie is pretty?"
Nan Zhenting took the tablet and looked at it, "Whose daughter is this? She's so striking."
"Mom's friend." Mu Mu pushed the tablet towards Huo Ding, "Uncle Huo, do you think this auntie fits your aesthetic?"
Huo Ding glanced at the tablet, and the next second, his gaze locked onto the girl's face.
Seeing his expression, Lan Yuxi smiled, "Huo Ding, this girl's surname is Mu!"
Huo Ding was slightly taken aback, "Isn't she that... Lu Xi?"
"Uh-huh! That's her!" Lan Yuxi asked with a smile, "Do you regret it?"
"Tch! What's there to regret! This Lu Xi isn't my type!"
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at Elder Hong, "Master, see? The second Er Wan!"
Huo Ding asked confusedly, "What second Er Wan?"
Elder Hong smiled, "Er Wan once spoke harshly, but reality slapped him in the face!"