Nan Xiao looked at the two little ones wearing half white fox masks and explained, "It was a decision made by Grandpa and Grandpa. They don't want the two children to be exposed to outsiders too early."
Lan Yu Xi looked at her daughter wearing a mask and asked with some concern, "Mu Mu is quite attention-seeking. Is she angry about wearing a mask?"
"No, she's quite obedient. She's not like you or me in that regard."
Lan Yu Xi curved her lips into a smile and joined everyone in applauding.
Jellkanon led the two children to the piano, and soothing, melodious music instantly filled the entire concert hall.
Lan Yu Xi closed her eyes, her face filled with enjoyment.
Nan Xiao looked on with gratification. When Xi Bao was little, he had hoped she would become a pianist and had even hired a famous teacher for her. However, despite her high talent, she was a bit lazy, and becoming a pianist wasn't her ultimate goal, so he hadn't forced her. Unexpectedly, though she didn't become a pianist, Mu Mu had inadvertently fulfilled his dream.
Nan Xiao's gaze fell on Zhao Zhao's nimble little hands. If this little fellow were to learn the piano properly, his achievements would surely surpass Jellkanon's. However, his son, like his mother, wasn't interested in that. He didn't want to force him either. The path had to be chosen by themselves. He was only responsible for ensuring that the two children didn't go astray.
As the piece ended, the two little ones stood up to thank the audience.
Thunderous applause erupted once more.
Nan Xiao turned to Lan Yu Xi and said, "Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu look beautiful in their white formal attire. When we have our wedding, let's also get two sets of white formal attire custom-made for them."
Lan Yu Xi's applause faltered slightly. A wedding? Her dream of so many years was finally coming true!
Lan Yu Xi looked over, their eyes met, and she nodded with a smile, "Okay!"
As she spoke these words, her eyes were filled with stars, making Nan Xiao's heart skip a beat.
After the performance, the entire family accompanied Algernon for lunch, and they also finalized Mu Mu's online teaching schedule of three times a week.
In the afternoon, after the family returned, Lan Yu Xi was packing Nan Xiao's luggage in the walk-in closet.
Nan Xiao watched her busy little figure, his eyes full of smiles.
Mu Mu sat on his lap. After calling him "Daddy" several times, Nan Xiao finally responded.
"Darling, do you need something from Daddy?"
Mu Mu pouted and said, "Daddy doesn't like Mu Mu, he only likes Mommy."
Nan Xiao smiled and stroked her head. "Daddy loves Mommy, and he also loves Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu."
"But you're always looking at Mommy, and you don't even hear me when I speak," Mu Mu's pout grew higher.
Nan Xiao leaned down and kissed the top of her head. "Daddy looks at Mommy because Mommy rarely does housework. In the past, when she went out, Daddy would pack her bags. This time, it's her turn to pack for Daddy, and Daddy finds it novel. What were you going to tell Daddy just now?"
"Are you going on a long trip?"
"Yes."
"Then what do I do if I miss you?"
"If you miss Daddy, you can call me anytime. Also, Daddy won't be gone for too long, just three to five days and I'll be back."
"Really?" Mu Mu tilted her adorable little face and looked at her father intently.
"Of course, it's true!"
"Then please be careful when you go out~"
"Okay, Daddy will be careful for you all."
Mu Mu said with a smile, "But don't be afraid, my brother and I will protect you."
The smile on Nan Xiao's lips stiffened slightly. Had he really fallen to the point where he needed to be protected by children?
However, upon reflection, he felt relieved. "Thank you, my darling."
Lan Yu Xi came out after packing the suitcase and saw only them, father and daughter. She asked suspiciously, "Where is Zhao Zhao?"
Mu Mu slid off her father's lap and pounced into her mother's arms. "Brother is fighting Grandpa and Grandpa all by himself."
Lan Yu Xi's lips twitched. She bent down and picked up her daughter. These two old men were too much, bothering their grandson to play chess every day. They didn't even ask if the child wanted to play with them.
"You've worked hard, my wife." Nan Xiao got up, walked around to Lan Yu Xi's back, and raised his hands to massage her shoulders.
Lan Yu Xi turned to look at him. "It's not hard. You used to take care of me, so it's my turn to take care of you. Otherwise, what if one day you meet someone better and don't want me anymore!"
Nan Xiao chuckled and flicked her nose. "Don't talk nonsense in front of the children. Besides, is there anyone better than you in this world?"
Lan Yu Xi raised her eyebrows and smiled. "Probably not."
Mu Mu puffed out her pink cheeks and said in a childish voice, "Of course not! Mommy is the best mommy in the world!"
Nan Xiao rested his chin on Lan Yu Xi's shoulder and smiled as he pinched his daughter's cute little face. "Then what about Daddy?"
"Daddy is the best Daddy!"
Nan Xiao smiled and looked at Lan Yu Xi. "Our daughter's words are sweeter than yours."
Lan Yu Xi glared at him, turned sideways, and handed Mu Mu to him. "Since our daughter is so good, you play with her. I'm going to find my mother."
"Hehehe..." Mu Mu hugged her father's neck and giggled. "Daddy, is Mommy jealous?"
"Probably!"
Lan Yu Xi was so annoyed by the father and daughter that she wanted to leave. Nan Xiao smiled and held her back. "Mommy is taking a nap. Don't disturb her."
"What time is it? If she sleeps now, won't she have insomnia tonight?"
"If you have insomnia, Daddy will be with you."
Lan Yu Xi curved her lips slightly. "I might have insomnia tonight too. Will you accompany me?"
"It would be my honor!" Nan Xiao gave her a suggestive glance.
Lan Yu Xi secretly pinched him. "Give me your phone."
Nan Xiao grimaced in pain. "It's in my pocket, help yourself."
Lan Yu Xi took his phone from his pocket, unlocked it, and entered a few phone numbers. "You can contact these people anytime. You can order them to do anything, even to kill someone."
Mu Mu peeked. "Mommy, did you forget someone's number?"
"Who?"
"Master! He's the most powerful person!"
"You call Xiao Ruan 'Master'?" Lan Yu Xi pouted. "He wanted to take me as his master, but I refused. Then he went and became your master. Let's see how I deal with him!"
Nan Xiao frowned and asked, "Who is Xiao Ruan?"
"He's the son of the previous owner of Bing Yan. However, he only listens to me, so I didn't give you his number."
Nan Xiao's frown deepened. "How old is he?"
Lan Yu Xi smiled and tapped his forehead. "He's only eighteen, what are you thinking!"
"Eighteen is also an adult man!"
"I'm not interested in young idols."
"Then what are you interested in?"
"An old cured meat like you!" Lan Yu Xi glanced at him and walked out with a smile.
Nan Xiao curved his lips slightly and looked at his daughter. "Does that Xiao Ruan look good?"
Mu Mu's little head shook like a rattle drum. "He's so ugly! He doesn't even dare to let us see him."