"The fact that he's not easily provoked is what makes it fun," Lan Musi chuckled, pulling her into the office. "I've arranged a few tables for lunch today. You'll get to meet all the staff then."
"Sounds good," Lan Yu Xi said, picking up her teacup from the desk and taking a sip. "Are your classes going smoothly?"
Lan Musi smiled. "They're going well, but what's giving me a headache is that so many students want to transfer to your class. They say they want to have lessons with the beautiful female teacher."
Lan Yu Xi let out a snort and laughed. "The students in your class are all beginners. If they went to my class, wouldn't they just be messing around?"
"Beep, beep..." Tang Wan's call came in at that moment.
Lan Yu Xi quickly answered, "Mom, it's only been half a day, and you already miss me?"
Lan Musi watched her with amusement. His sister, when she acted cute, even Mu Mu couldn't compete with her.
"Your father-in-law said this morning that he was going to Hongmen, and your father and I didn't pay much attention. But just now, he suddenly called back saying he was going away for a few days. Where do you think he's going? Is it dangerous?"
Lan Yu Xi scratched her head. "I guessed he would leave long ago. I didn't expect it to be so sudden. You and Dad don't need to worry about him, he'll be fine."
Tang Wan was slightly taken aback. "Did your father-in-law go to Norcas?"
"He should have, but Norcas has always refused visas for people surnamed Nan..." Lan Yu Xi's voice abruptly stopped. "Mom, I have to hang up for now. I need to call Camino."
"Okay, hurry up and call."
Lan Yu Xi hung up her mother's call and directly dialed Camino's mobile.
Camino's voice came from the other end, chuckling. "What's up? Have you changed your mind and want to come back to Norcas with me?"
"Did you tell the embassy that you're no longer refusing entry to people surnamed Nan?"
"It's all because that person surnamed Nan forced me! His whole family bullied my little princess, and they can still come and go from my country as they please. I'm so frustrated, I desperately need some comfort."
"I'm sending you a comforting hug from afar."
Camino laughed heartily. "Received! My little princess, why are you asking about this all of a sudden?"
Lan Yu Xi paused before saying, "I want to have someone pick up Sister Zi Xin and have her stay for a few days. Coincidentally, two people surnamed Nan will be going. If you're still refusing visas, I'll have to change them."
"You want to bring Zi Xin to China? Have you asked your elder brother about this?"
"Uh? Do I need to ask him? Isn't it enough if Sister Zi Xin agrees?"
Camino smiled meaningfully. "If you don't believe me, just try it."
Lan Yu Xi pouted. "Haven't you taken off yet?"
"I'm about to take off."
"Then I won't bother you. Goodbye."
"Don't go yet, there's something I want to ask you, but I've been too embarrassed to say it."
"Ask away." Lan Yu Xi knew it wasn't going to be anything good, but she had to brace herself and let him say it. Otherwise, if some things festered in his heart, they would eventually become a problem.
"If Nan Xiao wasn't in the picture, would you have chosen me?"
Lan Yu Xi replied resolutely, "No."
"Why? Am I not good enough, not rich enough, or not handsome enough?"
"You have all of that, and it's precisely because of these things that I wouldn't choose you. Because you are too excellent, too wealthy, and most importantly, your status is too noble. And I am the mother of two children. Your people would never allow their future king to marry a woman like me."
"What if I were willing to give up all of that for you?"
"Even then, no. Because you are my brother. How can a sister have romantic feelings for her own brother?"
"Even though you rejected me so thoroughly, I feel somewhat better knowing that the obstacle between us isn't Nan Xiao."
Lan Yu Xi smiled and said, "Brother, I wish you a pleasant journey."
"Okay, and I wish you success in your work."
After Lan Yu Xi hung up the phone, she let out a long sigh. She knew he wouldn't let go easily, but she hoped her words would help distance Nan Xiao. If he held a grudge against Nan Xiao, then Nan Xiao would have another formidable rival.
Lan Musi gently patted her head. "This must have been difficult for you."
Lan Yu Xi pouted. "Second Brother, will he make things difficult for Nan Xiao?"
Lan Musi smiled and shook his head. "Since you've said it like that, he probably won't. Don't worry, you still have Eldest Brother. Their relationship is so good; he'll at least give Eldest Brother some face."
"Speaking of Eldest Brother... Does he keep a very close watch on Sister Zi Xin?"
Lan Musi's eyes darkened. "Eldest Brother already considers Zi Xin his private property."
Lan Yu Xi tilted her head and looked at him. "What do you mean?"
Lan Musi smiled and pushed her head away. "What I mean is, in Eldest Brother's heart, you are first, Zi Xin is second, and I, his twin brother, don't even rank."
Lan Yu Xi let out a snort and laughed. "Really, a grown man being jealous!"
Lan Musi raised his wrist and checked the time. "Class starts in a few minutes. Hurry and call Nan Xiao to tell him about Uncle Nan's situation."
"Okay." Lan Yu Xi had the same idea. She picked up her phone and dialed.
Lan Musi smiled and walked out.
The phone rang for a long time before Nan Xiao finally answered. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Lan Yu Xi pulled over a chair and sat down. "Are you still at Sheng Shi Jiang Nan?"
"Yes."
"Is it convenient to talk?"
"It's convenient, I'm in the study." Nan Xiao chuckled. "Calling me now, do you miss me?"
"Yes! I really miss you!" Lan Yu Xi pouted. "The old man left quietly. Do you need me to check where he went?"
Nan Xiao paused slightly. "Do I still need to check?"
"Aren't you worried about him?"
Nan Xiao's voice was calm. "No matter where he goes, his personal guards will follow."
Lan Yu Xi pursed her lips. "Are you angry?"
"...No."
"You say no, but your tone has changed."
"I already guessed he would leave, so I'm really not angry. The old lady is still selecting servants. Once she's settled, I'll call the old man's personal guards and ask."
Lan Yu Xi pinched her forehead. "If she's not satisfied with the servants you choose, just transfer all the servants from the old house to her."
Nan Xiao's eyes lit up. "Good idea! How did I not think of that?"
Lan Yu Xi curved her lips into a smile. "Because subconsciously, you've always believed that the servants in the old house belong to the Nan family. And since the old man and old lady are divorced, the servants of the Nan family are no longer suitable to take care of the old lady. But you didn't think deeply about it; those servants haven't belonged to the Nan family for a long time."
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. "Alright, I'll have them all come over, and then I'll find some reliable people to guard the old house... Wife, why don't you have your people go and guard the old house?"