Lan Xiaoliu hesitated, then asked, "Big Brother said there's a very important patient who needs Second Brother to come back. If he returns, will you be able to manage on your end?"
Lan Yuxi said in a deep voice, "Second Brother can go back anytime he wants. I've already made arrangements on my side. However, this patient doesn't need him to see. I'll be flying over tomorrow."
"You're coming back? What kind of patient is it that you and Big Brother are both taking so seriously?"
"Some things are not easy to discuss over the phone. I'll tell you when I get there. Tomorrow, Mom, Dad, and the two children will also be coming back with me."
Upon hearing that their parents and two children were also returning, Lan Xiaoliu knew this patient must be someone very important to their Lan family. He didn't ask further and chatted with Lan Yuxi for a few more sentences before returning to the living room to share the news with everyone.
Lan Mushang heard that his sister was coming back and frowned slightly. "Nan Xiao has only been in office for a few days, and Xi'er is coming back. Will it be alright?"
"I asked her too. She said she has arrangements."
As soon as Lan Xiaoliu finished speaking, Lan Mushang's phone rang.
Seeing that the call was from Camino, Lan Mushang raised his hand and pressed the answer button.
"Shang, I heard Nan Xiao is coming to Nokas for a visit. Is our little princess coming with him?"
Lan Mushang raised an eyebrow slightly. So, this was his sister's arrangement.
"They should be able to come together, as I haven't received their call yet."
Lan Mushang didn't dare tell Nokas that Lan Yuxi would be back tomorrow. If he told him his sister was arriving tomorrow, this prince, who was still visiting country T, would definitely abandon his work there and rush back overnight.
"Let me know when they confirm the time."
"How many more days do you need on your end?"
"Three days, or two."
"Alright, I'll let you know when they return."
"Not when they return, but when they set the date of their return, you call me immediately."
"...Alright."
Lan Mushang hung up the phone with a hint of helplessness.
Lan Xiaowu frowned slightly. "Uncle Sandy definitely didn't tell him, that's why he's asking you. Are you really going to tell him?"
Lan Mushang squeezed his temples. "Let's delay it by one day at a time."
"Didn't he say he'd let it go? Why is he revealing his true colors as soon as he hears Xi'er is coming back?"
"Not really. Perhaps he's feeling the same as us, wishing Xi'er would return sooner."
"Let's hope so." Lan Xiaowu shifted his posture, propped his head, and asked, "My Second Brother is coming back in a few days. Can I have some time off?"
Lan Mushang chuckled softly. "I'm the eldest. If anyone should have time off, it should be me first, right?"
Lan Xiaowu sat up abruptly. "If you take time off, can the group still operate? I don't care. Anyway, after Second Brother returns, I'm going on leave."
"If you want time off, that's fine. Once you've sorted out those overseas companies you acquired, I'll give you your holiday."
Before Lan Mushang could finish speaking, Lan Xiaowu collapsed onto the sofa with a thud. "Just kill me!"
Lan Zixin smiled looking at him. "Fifth Brother, isn't it that I've returned? I can help you."
Lan Xiaowu's spirits immediately lifted. "Really?"
Lan Mushang snorted coldly. "Fake!"
Lan Xiaowu pouted and covered his eyes with his hand.
Lan Xiaoliu looked at him with amusement, then poured another cup of tea for Elder Hong. "Uncle Hong, you've seen a joke."
Elder Hong smiled and said, "There's nothing to see a joke about. I like the atmosphere in your family... Bang—"
Elder Hong stood up abruptly upon hearing the sound. "Not good! Xiao Ling really did demolish the kitchen!"
Lan Zixin smiled and held back Elder Hong, who was about to rush towards the kitchen. "It's alright, Grandpa. This is just routine."
Elder Hong shook his head helplessly. "At this age, why are they still so impetuous like when they were children?"
As Elder Hong was complaining, Nan Zhenting walked out, pulling Ling Xiaoling with him.
"You shouldn't go into the kitchen anymore."
"If you hadn't said you wanted to eat my cooking, would I have gone in?"
"It's my fault. From now on, even if I miss that taste, I won't say it."
Elder Hong snorted. "You've got a silver tongue, and you miss that taste? What taste? Burnt?"
Ling Xiaoling's eyes widened. "Senior Brother, if you say that about me again, I'll burn your food every day!"
"Spare me! When I go back, you can cook for Second Brother every day!"
"Haha..."
"Puchi—"
The Lan siblings burst into laughter.
Ling Xiaoling glared at the children, displeased. "What are you laughing at! None of you have any sense. Can't you let us old folks chat properly?"
Lan Mushang smiled and took Lan Zixin's hand. "Let's go, I'll help you pack your luggage."
Lan Xiaowu and Lan Xiaoliu also got up and followed them upstairs.
Elder Hong smiled and said, "These children are quite obedient to you."
"After so many years, they've long treated me as their own grandmother. Even Hao Lin, with his temper, seeks my opinion when something happens."
Elder Hong nodded. "That's good. No wonder you don't want to go back when you stay here."
Ling Xiaoling frowned slightly. "Never mind me. Tell me about you. After so many years, haven't you found Sister Zhu yet?"
Elder Hong shook his head. "I'm starting to doubt if she's even still alive. Otherwise, how could I have searched for so many years without finding her?"
Nan Zhenting said in a deep voice, "You're searching alone. When will you find her? Why don't we all help you search?"
Elder Hong waved his hand. "No need. Too many people will startle her, and then it will be even harder to find her."
Ling Xiaoling sighed softly. "You're just stubborn! If you're afraid our people will startle Sister Zhu, then find Xi'er. The entire Mei Xi belongs to her. There's no one she can't find."
Elder Hong reached up and touched his head. "The children don't know about this. I've kept it a secret for so many years. How can I bring myself to say it now?"
Nan Zhenting glanced at him. "If you're too embarrassed to say it, when Yuxi arrives, I'll tell her."
Elder Hong glared at him irritably. "Mind your own business! I'm asking you, what are your plans for the future?"
"Wherever Xiaoling goes, I go."
Ling Xiaoling shot him a quick glance.
Elder Hong frowned and asked, "What about that old woman? Aren't you afraid she'll go mad and break up Yuxi and Nan Xiao?"
"Whether she's mad or not, her little schemes are constant. I heard reports from country M that her people have bought a villa next to the one I bought. I estimate she's planning to move there. If she moves, Yuxi and Xiao'er will have some peace. However, my double agent is about to be exposed, so I plan to have the double agent move out or declare death before she moves."
"If she moves, she'll follow. Declaring death isn't a good solution either. The dead cannot be resurrected." Elder Hong clenched his fist. "Or perhaps..."