Lan Yuxi's body suddenly trembled, and then she woke up from her sleep.
She frowned, her eyes hazy as she glanced at Nan Xiao, then shifted her gaze to the window. "How long have I been asleep? It's already dark."
"They said you came up as soon as it was dark, it's eight o'clock now." Nan Xiao sat down and pulled her into his arms. "You looked very uncomfortable while sleeping, do you want to go to the hospital for a check-up?"
"No need, I'm a doctor myself, I know what's wrong with me." Lan Yuxi shifted her body, leaning into his embrace. "Is everything handled?"
"Yes, Ming Zicheng called him for a meeting, and I apprehended him directly in the conference room."
"Did he confess everything?"
"He only admitted to having shares in the chemical plant; he hasn't confessed to anything else." Nan Xiao caressed her head affectionately. "I'll handle Zheng Yuan's affairs, you don't need to worry about it, just rest at home for a few days."
"Mmm." Lan Yuxi looked up at him. "Did Er Wan tell you anything else?"
Nan Xiao's gaze deepened. "He did, but I didn't agree. I recommended the Wang family head to take Zheng Yuan's place, and he disagreed."
"And then you parted on bad terms?"
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow and looked at her. "How did you know? Weren't you sleeping the whole time?"
Lan Yuxi wrinkled her nose. "I know your temper very well, don't I? You're only docile as a cat in front of me and the children. Outside, you're all thorns."
Nan Xiao chuckled softly. "Are you hungry? Mom had Fourth Brother make soup for you."
"You haven't eaten either, have you? Shall we eat together?" Lan Yuxi said as she sat up, her head still aching a bit. Fearing Nan Xiao's worry, she pretended to be fine as she got out of bed.
Nan Xiao leaned against the bed, watching her intently, afraid of missing any expression on her face.
Lan Yuxi smiled. "Why are you staring at me like that? Do I have flowers on my face?"
Nan Xiao smiled and stood up. "You're prettier than flowers!"
Lan Yuxi gave him a playful glare and pulled his hand as they went downstairs.
Everyone downstairs saw them coming down and gathered around.
"Xier, are you okay now?"
"Why did you sleep for so long? Does your head still hurt?"
"Give me your hand, let me feel your pulse."
"Don't all crowd around Xier, let her eat first. She must be starving after sleeping for so long."
Lan Yuxi listened to everyone's voices. Although her head was buzzing, her heart was incredibly warm.
As a child, no one had cared for her like this except for Nan Xiao.
Lan Yuxi suddenly thought of her master. Her master also cared for her, but he was a strict teacher, teaching her martial arts and how to be a person, rarely smiling. When she first joined the Hongmen, she was even a little afraid of him.
It wasn't until she grew up that she understood her master's kind intentions.
As if they had telepathy, just as Lan Yuxi thought of Old Hong, Old Hong and Ming Zicheng were welcomed in by the butler.
"Yuxi, I heard you were unwell? How are you, feeling any better?" Old Hong grabbed Lan Yuxi's hand as soon as he entered and examined her from head to toe.
"Master, I'm fine now… It's so late, why are you here?"
"I just heard your headache flared up, so I specifically asked Zicheng to bring me over to see you."
After Lan Yuxi helped Old Hong sit down, she gave Ming Zicheng a look. "Why did you tell Master everything!"
"It just came up in conversation, and it slipped out unintentionally." Ming Zicheng smiled and touched his nose. "But don't worry, no one knows except Master and a few others. Otherwise, wouldn't they all have rushed over!"
Lan Yuxi pouted. "Have you and Master had dinner?"
"We have, I ate at Master's place."
"Nothing good ever happens when you go to Master's place!" Lan Yuxi sat down next to Old Hong.
Just then, Zhao Zhao and Mu Mu ran in, sweating profusely. Seeing their mother awake, the two little ones' eyes lit up. However, they politely greeted Old Hong and Ming Zicheng before pouncing into their mother's arms with smiles.
Lan Yuxi held her two children, one in each arm. "Did you go for training?"
Mu Mu replied in a childish voice, "Yes, Mom. Today, brother defeated eight of them by himself. Isn't he amazing?"
Lan Yuxi affectionately stroked Zhao Zhao's little head. "Zhao Zhao, you're so good!"
"Sister is also amazing! She can defeat those four girls now."
Lan Yuxi smiled and kissed Mu Mu's forehead. "Mu Mu, you're truly amazing!"
Lan Zixin walked over with a smile. "Zhao Zhao, Mu Mu, Auntie will take you two for a bath before coming down, okay?"
Zhao Zhao looked at Old Hong and Ming Zicheng, then sensibly took his sister's hand and followed Lan Zixin upstairs.
The others chatted with Old Hong and Ming Zicheng for a while before finding excuses to leave the living room one by one.
Seeing that only his father-in-law, Old Hong, Ming Zicheng, and their couple were left in the living room, Nan Xiao walked over to Lan Zixin and said, "You go eat something first. Master isn't leaving today. You can come back to chat with Master after you've eaten."
Old Hong glanced over. "You haven't eaten yet? Then go eat quickly, don't get sick again after just recovering."
"I'll sit with you for a while, and I'll go eat when I'm hungry." Lan Yuxi poured Old Hong a cup of tea and then pushed the teapot towards Ming Zicheng. "Pour it yourself!"
Ming Zicheng's mouth twitched. He obediently poured four cups of tea and handed them to Lan Haolin, Lan Yuxi, and Nan Xiao.
Lan Yuxi lightly kicked his foot. "There are no outsiders here now. Tell me what you want by bringing Master here."
Ming Zicheng rubbed the teacup in his hand and smiled. "I heard Nan Xiao say you weren't feeling well, so Master and I came to see you."
Lan Yuxi glanced at him. "Master came to see me, I believe that. You came to see me? Not even ghosts would believe it! I'll give you a chance. Either tell me now, or never say it."
Ming Zicheng looked at Old Hong for help.
Old Hong didn't respond at all, instead chatting with Lan Haolin.
"Since I'm not going back today anyway, how about we play a game?"
Lan Haolin was delighted when someone wanted to play chess with him. He called the butler, and the chessboard was brought over quickly.
Ming Zicheng instantly understood his master's intention and sat down with a smile. "I'll watch and learn at the same time."
Nan Xiao and Lan Yuxi exchanged a look and simultaneously stood up and entered the dining room.
Seeing them enter, Nan Qiyue hurried into the kitchen. "Guo Ge, my aunt is here."
Lan Muguo made an "ok" gesture to her. "Coming right up. Tell Xi'er dinner will be ready in two minutes."
Lan Yuxi leaned against the doorway, smiling as she watched them. "No rush, I'm not hungry yet."
"How can you not be hungry? You ate lunch at noon, and it's past eight now." Lan Muguo scooped a bowl of chicken soup onto a tray. "Drink the chicken soup first, and I'll make a few more dishes for you. It'll be quick, go wait in the dining room."