Everyone crowded around, and Elder Hong asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong?"
"The person interfering with the signal used equipment identical to mine. There are fewer than ten sets of this equipment worldwide, so this person's strength cannot be underestimated." Lan Yuxi pinched her chin and looked at Eagle. "Did you hit the target?"
Eagle nodded, "Yes. It was a cargo ship."
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips, picked up the phone, and dialed. "Er Wan, my people sank a cargo ship in Chinese waters. Have your people handle it. This cargo ship has a problem. If there are any survivors, try to save them."
"Okay, is everything going smoothly on your end?"
"Smoothly. I'll see Shiniang soon."
"Please send my regards to Shiniang for me. Also, tell Shifu and Shixiong that Sousou and the two children are safe. Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law picked them up personally, and they'll be in the capital soon. They'll be staying at your place when they return to the capital."
"Okay. This arrangement is for the best." Lan Yuxi hung up the phone and looked at Elder Hong. "Shifu, Shixiong, did you both hear that? Sousou and the two children are safe."
"We heard," Elder Hong said with some guilt. "This is troubling Third Brother and his wife again. Hanyi is still in the hospital."
"It's fine. Hanyi has many people taking care of him; they won't be missed." Lan Yuxi looked up at Elder Hong. "Shifu, we'll be landing soon. You must control your emotions... or perhaps you should not see Shiniang immediately. I'm afraid even if you can control yourself, Shiniang might not be able to. Before the surgery, she must maintain a stable mindset."
"Can I see her from afar?"
Lan Yuxi looked at her Shifu's red-rimmed eyes and felt a pang in her heart. "Then you can see her from afar. Don't worry, with me here, Shiniang will surely be fine."
"I believe you. You were able to wake Nan Xiao up when he was in that state. Shiniang only has a minor heart problem; she'll definitely get better."
"Shimei, can I see my mother?"
"Yes, you must give Shiniang the hope to live. Tell her that Sha Kun has been eliminated by you, and she will soon see her grandchildren."
"Okay."
Thirty minutes later, the plane landed on an unnamed island. A man wearing a hood walked over quickly.
"Main Mother, the operating room is ready. You can have surgery anytime."
Lan Yuxi glanced at him more closely upon hearing his address. "Are you from the Nan family?"
"Yes, you can call me Nan San." The man bowed slightly and made a gesture of invitation. "The family head has given me a death order to ensure you eat before undergoing surgery."
Lan Yuxi scanned everyone. "Shixiong, go check on Shiniang. Shifu, you can take a look from outside, but be sure Shiniang doesn't see you."
After the father and son left, Lan Yuxi turned to the man and said, "Go call the accompanying doctor for me. I'll chat with him while I eat."
"Yes." Nan San invited the three Lan siblings into the wooden house and turned to leave.
Lan Xiaowu raised an eyebrow. "Nan Xiao has so many people here; did you know that?"
Lan Yuxi pouted. "I didn't know, and it's best if you don't know either."
As Lan Yuxi spoke, she handed the chopsticks to Lan Xiaoqi. "Brother Qi, call your two assistants over to eat too. Brother Wu, you'll eat with Shifu and Shixiong later."
Lan Xiaowu nodded. "I'll go call those two. You two eat first."
Lan Xiaoqi took the chopsticks and instructed, "Eat something dry, and try not to drink water. This place is already rudimentary, and we can't go to the restroom during the surgery."
"I know. Don't worry, I won't hold you back."
Nan San quickly brought the accompanying doctor.
Lan Yuxi looked at the accompanying doctor, who was dressed similarly to Nan San. "How is my Shiniang's mood?"
"She's okay. The elder didn't have any hope initially, but after arriving on the island, I told her she would soon be reunited with her family, and she developed a strong will to survive."
"Good job!" Lan Yuxi smirked slightly. "Are any of the other hostages injured?"
"Yes, but they are all superficial injuries and have been treated. However, a few women..."
Lan Yuxi understood when he stopped speaking. "When we return, I'll find them psychologists. You go and prepare Shiniang for the surgery. We'll be there shortly."
"Yes."
Lan Yuxi and the others quickly ate a few bites. By the time Lan Xiaoqi's two assistants arrived, she had already put down her chopsticks.
"You all eat first. I'm going to see my Shiniang."
Lan Xiaoqi glanced at her and also put down his chopsticks. "I'll go with you and do the pre-operative work."
Lan Yuxi nodded and, accompanied by Nan San, followed Lan Xiaoqi to the makeshift ward.
Elder Hong was standing outside the window, looking in. Seeing them arrive, he quickly wiped the tears from his face.
Lan Yuxi lowered her voice and asked, "Shifu, did Shixiong tell Shiniang who is performing her surgery?"
"He didn't dare to. He was afraid she would get agitated if she knew."
"That's good. We'll go in now to prepare her for surgery."
"Shiniang is in your hands."
Lan Xiaoqi smiled earnestly. "Uncle Hong, you're being too formal."
Lan Yuxi smiled and pulled Lan Xiaoqi inside.
They were inside for seven hours. When they came out, the sky was already full of stars.
Elder Hong, Hong Yinann, and Eleven and the others rushed over when they saw them emerge.
Lan Yuxi said with a smile, "The surgery was very successful. Once Shiniang is more stable, we can set sail back."
"That's great!" Elder Hong looked inside. "She hasn't woken up yet, has she? Can I go in and see her?"
"Go ahead."
Elder Hong walked in with brisk steps. Hong Yinann was about to follow but was pulled back by Lan Yuxi.
"Shixiong, give Shifu some private space."
Hong Yinann smiled, a rare sight. "Okay, you all go and rest. I'll stand guard outside."
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at him. "Have you pacified your islanders?"
"I have." Hong Yinann clenched his fist. "Sha Kun, that beast!"
"My second sister-in-law and her mentor will be here soon. I'll have them provide psychological counseling for those people then."
Hong Yinann tightly clasped her hand, grateful. "Shimei, I don't know how to thank you!"
"Letting my Shifu enjoy the days with his grandchildren around him in a few days is the best thanks."
Hong Yinann nodded heavily. "After my mother recovers, I will go to China with them."
Lan Yuxi smiled and asked, "What about your islanders?"
"The mine is almost depleted. Staying there any longer would mean starvation. Nan Xiao just called and said he has arranged a good place for the islanders."