Lan Yu Xi raised an eyebrow, "Is this it?"
Luo Shi Yi chuckled, "Senior Sister, you two truly live up to being a couple!"
Lan Yu Xi glanced around in the moonlight, "Is there oil or minerals here?"
Hong Yi Nan replied, "Both. But there are more minerals than oil."
"When we return, you and your islanders should discuss it and see what their opinions are. If they don't like living on the island, my father and I can arrange for them to go elsewhere."
Hong Yi Nan nodded, "Nan Xiao said the same thing. I will discuss it with them."
Lan Yu Xi smiled and looked at her junior disciples, "What time did you arrive? Have you eaten?"
"We arrived less than an hour after the surgery started." Liu Wan pointed to the room where Lan Yu Xi had eaten earlier, "I made some food for you. Go eat."
Lan Yu Xi shook her head, "I'm not hungry. Seventh Brother, you all go eat."
"Even if you're not hungry, you have to eat something." Liu Wan pushed her, only letting go after seating her at the dining chair.
Lan Yu Xi smiled helplessly. Seeing everyone come in, she looked at Jiu Wan, "Did sister-in-law and the two children arrive in Kyoto safely?"
"They did. Third Brother called, and we all heard. They originally wanted to escort sister-in-law to the Presidential Palace, but as soon as sister-in-law heard about living in the Presidential Palace, she didn't want to go. Later, Third Brother made the decision to bring them to the Half-Mountain Villa."
"Jiu Wan, tell your ancestor thank you for ensuring sister-in-law and the children's safety. I'll prepare some tonic for the old man later so he can live another five hundred years."
Jiu Wan laughed, "We're all family, no need to thank me. But he would definitely be happy to live another five hundred years."
Everyone chuckled after hearing him.
Mu family's old ancestor was notoriously reluctant to die, constantly wishing to see the fifth and sixth generations.
Nan Yi saw that she still hadn't eaten and handed her the phone, "Mistress, the family head is still waiting for your call. Why don't you give him a call? He can then sleep soundly."
Lan Yu Xi quickly took the phone. Nan Xiao answered almost instantly.
"Wife, is the surgery over?"
"Mhm, just finished. Have you been awake the whole time?"
"No time to sleep. They've arrested a lot of people in Hua Guo and are interrogating them. Xiang Xi has to report the situation there at any moment."
Lan Yu Xi pouted, "Looks like I was overthinking. I thought you were waiting for me, and as soon as I finished, I rushed to call you."
The few people standing behind her stifled their laughter and slipped out.
Nan Xiao quickly explained, "Wife, you weren't overthinking. I really was waiting for you. Otherwise, those insignificant brats, when could I not handle them? The reason I said that was so you wouldn't feel guilty."
Lan Yu Xi let out a snort and laughed, "I know what kind of person you are. Did Xiang Xi get any useful information?"
"Not much of value. It's as you guessed. Sha Kun, seeing Aunt Hong on the verge of death, feared he couldn't control your senior brother, so he wanted to capture his wife and children. As for the cargo ship you sank, although no survivors were found during salvage, drugs were discovered in the cargo. Also, there are fewer than ten such pieces of equipment globally, so that's a lead to follow."
Lan Yu Xi shook her head, "No, it can't be traced. Because when this batch of equipment was sold, the money was transferred through a third channel, so it's impossible to find out who bought it."
"Sold? Was this equipment developed by Bing Yan?"
"Mhm, otherwise where would you buy such advanced warships?" Lan Yu Xi picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of pork rib, "Do you want it? I can get you a second-generation set, even more advanced than the one I'm using now."
"Then I thank you, Madam, in advance."
"No need to thank me. Just give me a deposit of one hundred million first."
"Pfft— all our money is with you, spend it as you please."
"Deal." Lan Yu Xi said with a smile, "You go to sleep. I'll eat something and then go to sleep too."
"Okay."
Lan Yu Xi put down the phone and called out, "Seventh Brother, bring them both in. And you guys, Liu Wan made so much, come and eat."
Everyone filed in and ate a little before dispersing.
Lan Yu Xi carried the food Liu Wan had prepared for Elder Hong and went to the temporary ward.
Elder Hong sat by the bed, holding Bai Zhi Rou's hand tightly and murmuring. Hearing footsteps, he turned his head.
"Why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I came to bring you some food. Don't fall ill after my Shiniang recovers."
"I'm fine. Seeing Zhi Rou, all my illnesses disappear."
"The power of love is immense!" Lan Yu Xi smiled and put down the tray, "Eat if you're hungry. I'll check my Shiniang's pulse and then go to sleep."
Elder Hong got up and gave her his seat, "Then hurry and take her pulse so you can rest. You must be exhausted after this entire day and night."
Lan Yu Xi nodded and placed her hand on Bai Zhi Rou's wrist.
Elder Hong stood aside, not daring to breathe, watching with hopeful eyes.
Three minutes later, Lan Yu Xi moved her fingers and smiled at Elder Hong, "Look how nervous you are. My Shiniang is doing very well. You don't need to watch over her like this all the time. There's a bed next to you, lie down if you're tired."
"Don't worry about me. You go to sleep. If you get panda eyes, Nan Xiao will worry again."
"Then I'm leaving." Lan Yu Xi pointed to the food on the table, "Remember to eat."
Elder Hong waved her away, "Go quickly."
Lan Yu Xi smiled and walked out, meeting Hong Yi Nan.
Hong Yi Nan lowered his voice and asked, "Has the old man eaten?"
"I left it there for him. If he's hungry, he'll eat. He knows that to take care of Shiniang, he needs to be healthy first."
Hong Yi Nan nodded, "I just spoke with your sister-in-law on the phone. She said she's doing well with you. I came to discuss with you, do you think my mother should go to Nokas or Hua Guo?"
"If you want to settle things in one go, it's best to return to Hua Guo. Because I'll be returning in a few days too."
"Then please arrange for my parents to return to Hua Guo first. I'll bring these people back to Jin Yi Island, and then go to Nokas. Only after they are all out can we discuss future plans."
Lan Yu Xi thought for a moment, "The Lan family's fleet will arrive soon. Let them take you back to Jin Yi Island first. I'll help you get your people out and then send them back. How does that sound?"
Hong Yi Nan pursed his lips, "That would be too much trouble for you."
"It's no trouble, it's just a word." Lan Yu Xi glanced at the time, "I'll go sleep for a while. I'll handle this for you after daybreak."
Hong Yi Nan nodded gratefully, "Go rest quickly. I'll go in and check."
"Who?!" Lan Yu Xi, mid-yawn, abruptly looked towards the dark.