Ming Zicheng nodded, "I think it's fine. It seems I need to go to Jiangnan and come back quickly, so as not to delay Master's itinerary."
Lan Yuxi pondered for a moment, "It's okay, don't disrupt your plans. I can ask Sister Zixin to invite Master over and have her wait a few more days."
Ming Zicheng agreed with a nod, "That's even better... Senior Sister, don't you think Master never married in his life because of Aunt?"
Lan Yuxi blushed, "You should ask Master about that."
"How would I dare to ask!"
"I don't think so. Master's relationship with my maternal grandmother should be like the affection between us, familial love. As for why he remained unmarried, I don't know."
Ming Zicheng's lips curved slightly, "Let's make one thing clear. I have no familial affection for you. If Nan Xiao hadn't stolen you away, I would have married you long ago."
Lan Yuxi glanced towards the doorway and kicked him. Immediately after, Ming Zicheng's back of the head was struck heavily.
"I knew you weren't up to any good, you brat! You're flirting with my wife the moment I leave!"
Ming Zicheng rubbed his head and looked at Nan Xiao, who had hit him. He said with a laugh, "What's wrong with you! Don't you know it's lively when people chat and joke around!"
"My wife is your Senior Sister. How can you joke like that!" Nan Xiao said with a grim face, placing the red wine heavily on the coffee table. "Take your wine and get lost!"
Ming Zicheng pouted, "Won't you have a drink with me?"
"Indulging your bad habits!"
"Pfft—" Lan Yuxi chuckled, took out her phone, and sent a message in the group chat.
Lan Yuxi: [Erwan needs a drinking buddy, who's coming?]
The group chat was silent for a moment, then Lan Xiaoliu finally surfaced.
[I, a lone dog, will accompany you!]
Lan Mushang: [You don't drink, how can you accompany him?]
Lan Xiaoliu: [I'll drink water.]
Lan Mushang: [Then I'll go.]
Lan Musi: [I'll go too.]
Lan Muguo: [Do you need snacks?]
Lan Yuxi: [You guys figure it out. I have something to do tonight, so I won't be joining you.]
Lan Yuxi put down her phone and looked at Ming Zicheng, "They'll be here to accompany you in a bit. I have some personal matters to attend to, so I won't be with you."
Ming Zicheng looked up and asked, "Do you need my help?"
"No need, a small fry doesn't require your personal intervention." Lan Yuxi said, looking at Nan Xiao, "You sit with them for a while, I'm going to handle it."
"I'll go with you."
Nan Xiao put his arm around her waist and walked out.
Ming Zicheng smiled helplessly and quickly followed.
Half an hour later, Lan Yuxi and Nan Xiao, while everyone was drinking with Ming Zicheng, jumped out of the window and disappeared into the night shortly after.
Lan Mushang's phone rang the moment they jumped out, and then, all the Lan brothers' phones rang one after another.
Seeing the Lan brothers' solemn expressions, Ming Zicheng said, "If you have something to do, you should go."
After sending a message, Lan Mushang smiled and said, "With Nan Xiao accompanying Xi'er, she'll be fine."
Ming Zicheng frowned slightly, "Did Senior Sister encounter a tricky situation?"
"There's a problem with the body double Nan Xiao gave her."
Ming Zicheng swirled his wine glass and took a sip, "Rare, Nan Xiao makes mistakes too."
Lan Mushang narrowed his eyes and drank the wine in his glass.
In the latter half of the night, Nan Xiao and Lan Yuxi were about to climb through the window when a head appeared on the third floor.
"I left the door open for you, use the main entrance!"
Lan Yuxi looked up at Lan Mushang and climbed to his window.
Lan Mushang impatiently pulled her in, "You have a door, why climb through the window? Can't you learn something good from him!"
Nan Xiao, hearing Lan Mushang's scolding, climbed to the second floor and leaped back into his own bedroom.
Lan Mushang closed the window with annoyance, "See? I can't even say anything, and he's already giving me the cold shoulder!"
Lan Yuxi's mouth twitched. She took off her black jacket and threw it on the sofa. "Don't always talk about him. He's Sister Zixin's uncle, how can you put Sister Zixin in such a position."
Lan Mushang unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and handed it to her, "I'm your brother too!"
Lan Yuxi took a sip and asked with a smile, "Who is older, Uncle or brother?"
Lan Mushang poked her forehead, "Did you find the person?"
"No, the person helping her is too cunning. We found out she went by water, but by the time I got there, I realized that person wasn't her at all."
"This is troublesome. She looks too much like you. What if she impersonates you and does something bad?"
"On the way back, Nan Xiao and I discussed it. From now on, I'll have to check in daily."
Lan Mushang asked in confusion, "How will you check in?"
Lan Yuxi sat down, "Thanks to Chaochao and Mumu, they've gained me nearly three million followers in two days. I'll post my daily life. Unless she commits a crime at my check-in location, anything she does won't be my concern."
"What about your subordinates? What if they mistake someone?"
"I've already instructed Eagle to pass down the message, there's a secret code."
"As long as everything is arranged."
Lan Mushang leaned back in the armchair, "The person helping her, could it be that person who's always been at odds with Nan Xiao?"
"That's what I thought too. The only person who could take someone away under my nose is him."
"It seems you and Nan Xiao have met your match." Lan Mushang rubbed his temples. "This person seems difficult to deal with. I've been helping you keep an eye out for him, but there's been no news."
"He knows Nan Xiao very well, and he knows the Nan family very well. I've investigated so many people but haven't found any leads."
"A fox will always show its tail. I'll keep an eye out for you too. I'll go see Hanyi tomorrow and then leave. You be careful."
Lan Yuxi smiled, "Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself. Is Sister Zixin returning with you?"
"She needs to stay here a few more days. I heard from Zicheng that you want her to invite Elder Hong?"
"Yes, Erwan said Master's mood has been a bit off lately. He and my maternal grandmother grew up together, I think they both miss each other."
"Have Sister Zixin invite him. After I return, I'll have my grandmother invite Master Hong. With the proper arrangements, Master Hong will definitely come."
Lan Yuxi tilted her head and looked at him. After a while, she asked, "Did Grandma mention if Master had any other feelings for her besides familial affection?"
Lan Mushang shook his head, "Grandma didn't say. You suspect Master Hong likes Grandma?"
"I can't say for sure, but the fact that Master has never had any women around makes me suspicious."
Lan Mushang smiled, "You're so busy you're like a dog, yet you still have time to meddle in the affairs of the older generation. Don't you want to deal with the Wang family? Go ahead and do it, I'll help you."