"If you can't speak properly, then don't!" Tang Wan shot her husband a playful glare before smiling at their fourth son. "I see why you're so eager to return, you're in a rush to see Qiyue in Huaguo!"
Lan Muguo chuckled, "Not really. I'm back because Nan Xiao and Xi'er have handled everything, so our family's fleet has nothing to do."
Nan Xiao glanced at him, then used his other large hand to pick up Zhao Zhao. He carried both children to the sun deck and sat down.
Mumu hugged Zhao Zhao's neck and whispered softly.
Zhao Zhao pouted, clearly unhappy. He still remembered the kick his father gave him!
Nan Xiao lowered his gaze and rubbed his son's little head. "Not satisfied?"
Zhao Zhao lifted his small head and stubbornly looked at him.
Nan Xiao pinched his cheek. "From now on, don't say such nonsense to your sister. Little girls are better off being innocent. Also, you're a man, you need to learn to protect your sister, not use her as a shield."
Zhao Zhao thought for a moment, pursed his lips, and nodded.
Nan Xiao leaned down and kissed the top of his son's head. "Dad is stricter with you than with your sister, not because I don't love you, but because I have many expectations for you."
"..."
Seeing that Zhao Zhao remained silent, Nan Xiao continued, "You've always been a good boy, I know that. Did I do this today because I didn't let you and your sister accompany your mother?"
Zhao Zhao pouted and didn't speak, but his expression told his father that this was indeed the case.
Nan Xiao sighed. "Your mother hasn't been feeling well these past few days and has been working continuously. She's too tired. I wanted her to sleep for a while, and when she's feeling better tonight, she'll spend time with you. If you think what I did was wrong, then tell me directly next time, okay?"
Zhao Zhao flattened his lips and hugged his father. "Dad, I was wrong."
Nan Xiao patted his son's little head. "You're still young, it's good that you know when you're wrong and correct yourself."
Mumu had been watching anxiously. Seeing her brother on the verge of tears, she tugged at his clothes and shook him.
When Mumu saw her brother wasn't responding, she lifted her small head and pleaded, "Dad, please don't scold brother anymore, okay? He didn't do anything bad!"
Nan Xiao sighed inwardly. This daughter of his, though seemingly clever, was too innocent. If she grew up like this, wouldn't she be easily deceived?
As Nan Xiao was contemplating how to educate his daughter, he saw Lan Yuxi and Lan Xiao Liu walk down quickly.
Nan Xiao picked up the two little ones and went to meet them. "Did you find the reason?"
"Yes, but it's a bit tricky. Six Brother and I need to go to the hospital."
Nan Xiao frowned slightly. "Can't you go after dinner?"
Lan Yuxi looked at him, then at the two eager children. "Well..."
"Xi'er, your father's memory won't return in a day or two," Tang Wan walked over. "Let's all go after dinner."
Mumu stretched out her small hand and hooked it around her mother's neck. "Mommy, let's go together."
Lan Yuxi reached out to hug her, but Mumu quickly dodged her hand. "Mommy is tired, no hugging. I'll hug you after you've rested."
Lan Yuxi smiled and lightly scraped her daughter's nose. "So obedient!"
Seeing that Lan Yuxi wouldn't be leaving immediately, Tang Wan quickly instructed the butler to start dinner.
After everyone finished dinner, they rushed to the hospital.
As soon as Lan Yuxi entered, she saw her eldest brother, Lan Mushang, looking helplessly at a father and daughter holding hands.
Lan Mushang noticed Lan Yuxi's arrival and gave her a significant look.
Lan Yuxi understood and quickly walked to the bedside. "Dad, you're hurting my sister's hand."
Lan Jinsong looked over, confused. "Who are you, and why are you calling me Dad?"
Lan Yuxi placed her hand on the one her father held tightly with Lan Zixin. "Dad, I'm your youngest daughter, Lan Yuxi. This is my older sister, Lan Zixin. Sister looks like Mom, and I look like you."
Lan Jinsong frowned slightly. "Don't lie to me! You look like me? I don't see it. Besides, Yun'er and I aren't even married yet, how could I have such a big daughter!"
Lan Yuxi rummaged in her backpack and produced a mirror, placing it in front of Lan Jinsong's face. "Look at yourself, how old are you now!"
Lan Jinsong stared at his reflection and his mouth gaped in shock. "This isn't me! It's not me!"
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips and used a golden needle to prick Lan Jinsong's head.
As Lan Jinsong released Lan Zixin's hand, his eyes were filled with resentment.
Lan Zixin looked at her reddened hand and silently shed tears.
Lan Mushang quickly pulled her into his arms.
Lan Yuxi saw Lan Jinsong's eyes widen and quickly shielded his vision with her body. "Dad, can you stop dwelling on your happy memories of the past? Sister and I finally have you back. We were hoping you could lead us to save Mom, but you refuse to face reality. When will we ever find Mom!"
Lan Yuxi sniffled and continued to prick Lan Jinsong with a few more needles. "Dad, I know what I said might sound harsh. In the past, you were like a mountain to me. My expectations for you were too high. From now on, you can do as you please. Anyway, Sister and I are grown up. If you don't take us to find Mom, we'll find her ourselves..."
Lan Jinsong's lips trembled incessantly, but no sound came out.
Lan Yuxi pulled Zhao Zhao and Mumu over and said to Lan Jinsong, "Dad, these are Zhao Zhao and Mumu. They are your grandson and granddaughter."
"Grandpa~" Mumu reached out her small hand and gently touched Lan Jinsong's rough, emaciated hand.
Lan Jinsong's body trembled violently.
"Grandpa." Zhao Zhao, with a solemn expression, pulled his sister aside.
Lan Jinsong looked at the two children, and tears instantly streamed down his face.
Lan Yuxi sighed softly, wiped his tears, and removed a golden needle.
As the needle was removed, Lan Jinsong closed his eyes.
Lan Yuxi turned away and wiped the tears from her face. "I've decided, I won't pressure him anymore. If someone wants to sleep, forcing them awake will only cause them pain."
Nan Xiao reached out and embraced her, whispering, "Your brother-in-law's current state is very similar to mine back then. He doesn't want to wake up because he has to face reality. As long as he stops mistaking Zixin for Sister Yun, let's not force him. Finding Sister Yun is my responsibility."
"Okay." Lan Yuxi took out her phone, took pictures of the acupoints she had used, and sent them to Lan Musi.
Lan Musi's call came quickly. "Why did you change the acupoints?"
"I've decided on conservative treatment, and I won't forcefully awaken his memory anymore."
"...Alright, I'll listen to you. My second sister-in-law and I are about to board the plane. We'll talk when we get back."
"Okay." Lan Yuxi hung up the phone and buried her head deeply in Nan Xiao's embrace. Before, she had thought it was fine if Jinsong's father couldn't regain his memory, but this time, her heart ached more than ever. It was because this time, she had truly made up her mind.