Nan Xiao's eyes darkened, "I can't keep an eye on everything, and neither can Xi Bao. No matter what she does, I'll stand by her side."
Elder Hong snorted, "You're quite clever, aren't you? You make Yu Xi do all the good and bad things, and then if something goes wrong, Yu Xi will take the blame for you."
"Martial Uncle, if anything happens, I'll be here. Xi Bao won't suffer even the slightest injustice."
"So many people are listening. You'd better keep your word."
"Everyone here can be a witness."
Ling Xiaoling gently nudged Elder Hong's arm, "Senior Brother, don't make things difficult for Xiao'er. He's so good to Xi'er, how could he let Xi'er suffer?"
"I'm not making things difficult for him. Some things are difficult for you to say, but as an outsider, I can say them. An Lan Shu is capable of anything, and Yu Xi is not one to be easily manipulated. If she makes a mistake and causes trouble, I have to be upfront about it."
Ling Xiaoling sighed, "Let's put this matter behind us and never mention it again. I have something else to say. Jin Song's surgery was very successful. The next stage is a long recovery period. Everyone has work, and Zi Xin and I can manage here. You all go back tomorrow and do what you need to do."
Tang Wan quickly said, "You're getting old, let me do it. I don't have much to do anyway."
Ling Xiaoling shook her head, "You can't stay in Nokas for now. Don't Xiao'er and Xi'er still need to investigate Chen Mo? You absolutely must not let him notice anything unusual. After their visit here is over, you and Hao Lin will go back with them."
Lan Hao Lin frowned slightly, "Jin Song hasn't woken up yet, so we won't be going back."
"You must go back. I'm here, what else could you possibly worry about?" After Ling Xiaoling finished speaking, she looked at Nan Zhen Ting, "You've been here for quite some time. After Jin Song wakes up, regardless of whether he remembers anything from the past, after you've spoken with him, you should also return to the US. Xiao'er and Xi Bao are not having an easy time. As elders, we shouldn't add to their troubles."
Nan Zhen Ting looked up at her and was about to nod in agreement when he heard Nan Xiao say.
"Grandmother, I call you Grandmother because Xi Bao does, but strictly speaking, I should call you Aunt. My mother wronged you, and I cannot wrong you again. You and my father have suffered for so many years, and it's time for you to have a happy old age. Don't send my father away. As for Xi Bao and me, you don't need to worry, because no one can tear us apart, not even my mother."
Ling Xiaoling's eyes reddened, and she turned away.
Nan Zhen Ting opened his mouth, unsure of what to do. Fortunately, Mu Mu was quick-witted and ran to Ling Xiaoling, hugging her leg.
Ling Xiaoling bent down and picked up the little one. Mu Mu pouted and kissed her, "Great-Grandmother, I want you to be my Grandma."
Ling Xiaoling chuckled and nuzzled her cheek, "Silly child..."
"Knock knock..."
Ling Xiaoling's next words were interrupted by a knock on the door.
A supermarket employee entered with two bags of brown sugar and a piece of ginger, "Vice President Lan asked me to bring this over."
Lan Mu Guo took them and went into the small kitchen.
Chao Chao then ran in, "Fourth Uncle, wait a moment."
Lan Mu Guo looked at the silver needles in his hand and chuckled, "Silly boy! This is Nokas. No one dares to touch your mother on our territory."
"Still, we can't be careless!" Chao Chao seriously picked up the silver needles and inserted them. After confirming there was no issue, he put the needles away and said, "My mother doesn't like ginger. Please add more sugar."
Lan Mu Guo patted his head with amusement, "Got it. Go play now."
Chao Chao pursed his lips and walked out.
Not long after Chao Chao returned to the ward, Lan Yu Xi and Lan Xiao Liu returned.
Ling Xiaoling asked anxiously, "Xi'er, how is your father Jin Song?"
"All his indicators are stable, but his will to survive is not strong. I've told Zi Xin to talk to Jin Song's father more, to give him the desire to live."
"I'll go talk to him. He can't just leave like this." Ling Xiaoling said, and then walked out quickly.
After Ling Xiaoling left, Nan Xiao pulled Lan Yu Xi to sit next to his father. "After receiving your call, Xi Bao had people investigate. It seems your brother-in-law suffered a head injury while on a mission. According to survivors, your brother-in-law was already on board when he boarded. This pirate ship had been operating on the high seas. If it weren't for the tsunami, we might never have found your brother-in-law."
Nan Zhen Ting sighed, "Ever since I learned that your brother-in-law was alive, I've had a premonition that your Ling Yun sister is also alive, we just don't know where she is."
Lan Yu Xi frowned slightly, "I have that premonition too. After we go back this time, we'll prepare to capture Chen Mo. Maybe he knows something."
Nan Xiao nodded, "He definitely knows! Because he was the one who handled the matter at the border back then. He also brought back the ashes of your Ling Yun sister and brother-in-law. He brought back ashes when they were not dead, and you expect us to believe he knows nothing!"
Nan Zhen Ting said in a deep voice, "Capturing him requires wit, not brute force."
"Understood. This is also the main reason I didn't let your brother-in-law return to the country." Nan Xiao glanced towards the door and lowered his voice, "Aunt Ling is a good person. Don't miss out on her again."
Nan Zhen Ting looked at him, "If I had to choose between my own happiness and yours, my Aunt Ling and I would definitely choose your happiness. So, let's talk about our matters later."
"My mother is my responsibility. I won't let her ruin anyone's happiness."
Nan Zhen Ting gave a bitter laugh, "Hasn't she already ruined enough for you and Yu Xi? Don't think I don't know what she's done in China just because I'm not there. If Yu Xi hadn't been prepared last time, you might have been tricked by her."
Nan Xiao narrowed his eyes, "Her two most capable helpers, one I drove away, the other I persuaded. She will probably be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life..."
Lan Yu Xi saw his hand trembling and placed her hand over his.
Nan Xiao pursed his lips and held her hand, "I'm fine. On the way here, I've been thinking about this... You know, after I heard her conversation with An Zi Ling with my own ears, I was completely disappointed in her. What she wants is not a son, but a puppet to help her revive the An family."
"Stop talking," Lan Yu Xi held his hand tighter, her heart aching.
"Beep beep..."
Lan Yu Xi heard the phone ring and took out her phone to look.
Seeing her staring blankly at the screen, Nan Xiao asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?"
Lan Yu Xi let out a long sigh, "It's the old lady's call. I'll take it."
Nan Xiao extended his hand, "Give it to me, I'll answer it."