Lan Haolin affectionately patted her head with an apologetic look.
"Dad dotes on you, how could I possibly… beep beep…" Lan Haolin's words were cut off by the abrupt ring of the phone.
Nan Zhenting frowned and pressed the answer button.
"Understood, we'll do as the young madam says!" Nan Zhenting curtly replied after the other party finished speaking, then hung up with a grim expression.
Lan Yuxi stole a glance at Old Master Nan. She knew that even if she hadn't said anything, his subordinates would report it. Fortunately, Nan Xiao had specifically instructed them last night not to call the old master late at night.
Nan Zhenting asked in a deep voice, "Is it alright for Qiu Shuying to be discharged now?"
"It's fine. Aside from her speechlessness, her body has no issues," Lan Yuxi said, looking at Huo Ding, who was engrossed with his phone in a corner. "Huo Ding, what do you think?"
"Hmm? Oh… No problem. We can arrange for a psychologist to treat her at home later," Huo Ding replied, tapping a few more words on his phone before putting it away. "Alright, the psychologist is arranged. She'll go over once Qiu Shuying wakes up."
"Thank you."
After Lan Yuxi thanked them, she noticed Nan Xiao and the three children coming downstairs and stood up with a smile.
"Let's eat. Sorry for making everyone wait."
"My dear, why are you being so formal with us!" Bai Zhirou said, standing up with the support of her grandson and granddaughter.
"Exactly! This is the perfect time to eat," Old Hong also said with a smile as he stood up.
Lan Yuxi smiled and got up to help Lan Jinsong.
Lan Jinsong had been recovering well lately. Apart from being a little thinner, everything else had returned to normal.
Lan Yuxi glanced at Hong Yinan, seeing that the scar on his face had faded to a faint red mark, and smiled with relief.
Seeing the people around her getting better and better was what she wished for most.
Halfway through the meal, Ruan Sige came downstairs yawning.
After he greeted everyone, Lan Yuxi said, "You've got a few days off, so sleep in if you're tired. We've saved food for you."
Old Duan snorted, "This is the first time I've seen a master dote on their disciple so much!"
Lan Yuxi playfully shook her head at Old Duan, "He's my disciple, and I'll dote on him as I please!"
Qiao Yis looked over expectantly, "Master, then can you dote on me too?"
Lan Yuxi glared at him, "Go find your wife!"
"Hahaha… Serves you right!" Luo Wanqi laughed.
Miao Siqi smiled and nudged her, "Eat your food!"
Qiao Yis quickly rubbed Luo Wanqi's arm, "Mom, you hurt my wife."
Lan Yuxi pouted, then looked up at Ruan Sige, "Go eat. There's a seat at my brother's table."
Ruan Sige nodded and turned to leave.
After breakfast, Huo Ding bid farewell to everyone and hurriedly left Half-Mountain Villa.
Nan Xiao asked suspiciously, "Why is that kid in such a hurry?"
Nan Xiangbei smiled and said, "I accidentally saw a message from Mrs. Huo to him. She said there were guests at home and he should return."
"No wonder," Nan Xiao nodded. "If you guys are bored, go play on the fifth floor. There's everything up there."
Lan Musi raised an eyebrow slightly, "We've already discussed playing a few rounds of Mahjong. Do you want to join?"
Nan Xiao shook his head, "I have to go to the ancestral hall for ancestor worship at ten o'clock, so I won't join… Oh, right. Some of Xi Bao's junior disciples are coming for lunch. Can you guys look after them for me and Xi Bao?"
Old Hong looked over, "They're not outsiders. You all should just play and sleep. Don't mind them."
"Normally, I wouldn't mind, but it's New Year's. We must host them properly," Lan Mushang said with a smile. "You two go and do your ancestor worship with peace of mind. I'll take care of hosting when they arrive."
Nan Xiao glanced at the time with a smile and turned to Lan Yuxi, "We can leave in half an hour. Do you want to rest for a bit?"
"No need," Lan Yuxi called the butler over and gave detailed instructions about the dishes her junior disciples liked. Then, she smiled at Lan Jinsong and said, "Dad, I'll take you to the flower room to see your Clivia."
"Your mother and I can go. You take some time to rest. Your eyes are red," Lan Jinsong said.
"I'm fine…"
"It's good for you to sit and rest even if you're fine," Lan Zixin said, getting up and walking over. "I'll go with Mom and Dad."
Lan Mushang smiled and looked over, "I'll go too."
Lan Jinsong smiled, "You all have rare time off, you don't need to accompany us idle people. Aren't you going to play Mahjong? Go quickly."
"Don't go yet, everyone…" Ling Xiaoling's voice called out, stopping everyone with a smile. "We were halfway through yesterday's discussion and haven't reached a conclusion. Since the few of you are here, let's settle things first."
Nan Xiao asked suspiciously, "Aunt Ling, what matter?"
Lan Muguo smiled and said, "We're planning a group wedding for ourselves. What about you? Do you want to have your wedding with us?"
Nan Xiao smiled and looked at Lan Yuxi, "It's up to our Xi Bao."
Lan Yuxi curled her lips slightly, "If it's up to me, I agree. However, we need to settle the matters concerning Old Master and my maternal grandmother first before it's our turn."
Nan Zhenting's old face flushed slightly.
Ling Xiaoling was even more embarrassed, "You little girl! We're talking about your own affairs, don't try to change the subject!"
Nan Xiao said earnestly, "Aunt Ling, Xi Bao is right. You and my dad have missed so many years; you can't miss out anymore."
Old Hong smiled and said, "I'll decide for the two of them. When the Civil Affairs Bureau opens on the eighth day of the lunar new year, they can go and get their marriage certificate. As for the wedding, let's forgo it. After all, they're so old, it might not sound good if it gets out. After they get their certificate, we can just celebrate for them."
Ling Xiaoling called out with a red face, "Senior Brother!"
Old Hong glared at her, "You're both this old. Can you two live for another seventy years? Now that this is settled, let's talk about the children's matters… I checked the almanac a while ago. There are auspicious dates in March and May. You all can discuss which month you have time and then decide where to hold the wedding?"
Lan Haolin lightly tapped his knee, "Although our roots are in China, our connections are in Norcas. However, Nan Xiao's connections are all in China. This is a bit troublesome."
"This is easy to solve," Lan Mushang said with a smile. "Let's compromise and hold the wedding on Banana Island. We can invite all our relatives and friends."
Lan Muwei frowned slightly, "But Yu Fan is a soldier. Having a wedding abroad might be a bit complicated."
Lan Musi looked at him with disdain, "Do you have a brain? With Nan Xiao and Zicheng here, Yu Fan can go to Banana Island or even the sky, and no one would dare object."
Nan Xiao curled his lips slightly, "Getting special permission from Zicheng will indeed not be a problem."