Nan Xiao frowned and shot Nan Xiangdong a look.
Nan Xiangdong was about to step forward when Old Mrs. Nan, with extreme speed, pulled a dagger from her sleeve and pressed it against her own throat.
"Nan Xiao, it's me or her in this Nan family! It's either her or me! You choose!"
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly. She, too, was curious about Nan Xiao's choice.
Nan Xiao's face turned frighteningly grim. With a slight wave of his hand, the dagger in Old Mrs. Nan's grasp fell into his own.
Nan Xiao took a step back. "Mom, have you forgotten your status? Making such a scene in public, what if it gets out? Have you considered the consequences?"
Old Mrs. Nan was momentarily stunned. She had been so enraged that she hadn't even realized they were in a public place. But the arrow had already been loosed. If she backed down now, Lan Yuxi would proudly enter the Nan family gates.
Although Nan Zhenting had told her that Lan Yuxi was not the granddaughter of that old shrew, she couldn't stand anyone connected to that woman. Even more so, this person was going to live with her son.
"The only consequence I can think of right now is that if she enters our Nan family home, I'll be so disgusted I won't be able to eat or sleep..."
"If you're afraid of being disgusted, then you leave!" A voice tinged with a hint of sorrow interrupted Old Mrs. Nan's words.
Everyone turned to see Nan Zhenting entering with Nan Yang, the chief lawyer of Nan Group.
Old Mrs. Nan's expression changed. Nan Zhenting had asked Nan Yang to tell her that if she continued to make a scene, he would divorce her. She had thought he was just bluffing, but she hadn't expected him to bring a lawyer to the Civil Affairs Bureau. It seemed he was serious this time!
Old Mrs. Nan let out a cold laugh. "Nan Zhenting, you've held onto these words for so many years, and you've finally said them. But do you think I'll do as you wish? Don't think that just because you've reorganized the Nan family, you can drive me away. And I'll say this now: as long as I'm alive, Lan Yuxi will never marry my son!"
"Is your son made of diamonds? Or is your Nan family rimmed with gold? If you don't want my daughter to marry Nan Xiao, I don't want Nan Xiao as a son-in-law either!"
Lan Haolin entered with his entire family, their presence commanding attention.
Nan Xiao rubbed Lan Yuxi's hand, a headache forming. He had only come to get their marriage certificate; why was it so difficult?
Lan Yuxi squeezed his hand back, ready to enjoy the show.
Old Mrs. Nan's brows knitted together instantly. She knew Lan Yuxi's real family had arrived, but she hadn't expected them to be so numerous, nor had she anticipated their stunning looks, elegant attire, and exceptional demeanor.
"Are you An Lanshu?" Tang Wan asked, her brow slightly furrowed. "I heard you were quite ill, even admitted to a special care ward. Seeing you today, you truly don't look well!"
Old Mrs. Nan was about to retort in anger when Tang Wan continued.
"Arrogance is also a disease, and it needs treatment! The talented young men who have pursued my daughter range from royal princes to dukes and counts, and there are countless merchants wealthier than your son. I didn't know they were secretly coming to get married. If I had, I wouldn't have been willing to marry my daughter to your son! It's not that Nan Xiao isn't outstanding, it's just because he has a mother like you who is unwell!"
Old Mrs. Nan scoffed, "I'm sick, or is your daughter sick? She's been clinging to my son since she was little, and as an adult, she's even more unscrupulous in trying to get him..."
Nan Zhenting sharply reprimanded, "An Lanshu, shut up! Who can compare to you in terms of unscrupulousness!"
Chaochao and Mumu, held by Lan Xiao Liu and Lan Xiao Qi, exchanged glances, seeing disappointment in each other's eyes.
How could Daddy have a mother like this!
They didn't want a grandma like this!
"Nan Zhenting..." Old Mrs. Nan, her mind reeling from her husband exposing her past, was so enraged that she couldn't utter a sound.
Seeing Nan Xiao's worsening expression, Lan Yuxi raised her hand and flicked a golden needle, freezing Old Mrs. Nan in place.
"Don't delay their lunch break. Take your mother, and let's find a place to sit and talk."
"Let's go to Nan Jin Ji. It's our own place, and any arguments won't get out." Nan Xiao said to Lan Yuxi, then walked directly to his mother and bent down to pick her up.
Lan Haolin's eagle eyes instantly turned icy. "Nan Xiao, what do you mean? The matter isn't resolved yet, where are you taking her?"
Lan Yuxi walked over and nudged Nan Xiao, signaling him to leave quickly. She then explained to everyone, "Everyone, let's go to Nan Jin Ji. We can talk there, don't disturb their work."
Tang Wan linked her arm through Lan Haolin's. "Listen to our daughter. Let's go talk there."
Lan Haolin always listened to his wife. Since his wife had given the order, he naturally wouldn't object. He waved to his sons and left first.
Lan Yuxi walked behind the bodyguards who had been frozen in place and pulled out the golden needles from them.
As soon as these men could move, they bolted.
This woman's methods were too formidable for them to contend with; it was best to escape.
Lan Yuxi shot them a cold glance and said to Nan Zhenting, "Old Master, if you don't want to go, you don't have to."
"I'm going! I absolutely must go! We'll settle this once and for all today, so we don't have any more trouble later!" Nan Zhenting said, then huffily left with his lawyer.
Lan Yuxi looked at Mark, who had been keeping a low profile. "I'm sorry to have caused you and your colleagues trouble."
Mark waved his hands repeatedly. "We're all brothers. If you say that, it'll be too formal."
"You are Nan Xiao's brother, so I won't be formal with you. However, your colleagues accompanied us through hunger, and I must express my apologies. How about this: let Nan Xiangdong represent Nan Xiao and treat you to a simple meal."
Lan Yuxi gave Nan Xiangdong a look, and he understood. "You go ahead and get busy. I'll handle this."
Lan Yuxi gave everyone an apologetic smile and quickly hurried out.
Ten minutes later, Lan Yuxi, riding in Lan Xiao Wu's car, arrived at Nan Jin Ji. Of the grand three-story building, only one large private room was open to outsiders.
As Lan Yuxi and Lan Xiao Wu reached the second floor, they heard Lan Haolin's roar.
The siblings exchanged a look and quickened their pace.
Old Mrs. Nan was currently unable to move or speak, so Lan Haolin finally had his chance. He unleashed a barrage of words, detailing all of Old Mrs. Nan's misdeeds over the years.
Even though Nan Xiao knew his mother was in the wrong, he felt a bit uneasy being lectured so harshly by an outsider. However, facing his prospective father-in-law, he didn't dare to object too overtly. He could only personally pour him a cup of tea, hoping to get him to rest a bit.
How could Lan Haolin not understand his intentions? He opened his mouth and roared, and the roar Lan Yuxi and Lan Xiao Wu heard was him shouting at Nan Xiao.
As soon as Lan Yuxi entered the room, Chaochao and Mumu ran over.
Mumu, with her adorable little face and pouting lips, said, "Mommy, Grandpa is yelling at Daddy, so fiercely!"
Lan Yuxi rubbed her little head. "Grandpa is Daddy's elder. He's not afraid of getting tired; if he wants to yell, he can yell."