Lan Mushang nodded, took a screenshot, and sent the picture to Lan Muwei.
After everyone had finished dinner, as Lan Yuxi was leaving the restaurant, Ying's call came in.
Lan Yuxi walked into the study holding her phone. "What have you found out?"
"The little boy named Qiao Hanyi is Qiao Yufan's son. He's four years old. Six months ago, he was diagnosed with leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. He missed one surgery due to a lack of funds and is now back in line waiting for a donor. Xi Zhu, do you need his medical records and test results? If so, I'll have them find a way."
"No need. I'll just sneak in directly," Lan Yuxi said, hanging up the phone and opening her computer.
An hour later, Lan Yuxi pushed open her door and walked out.
Nan Xiao, who was chatting with Lan's parents and Lan Zixin, smiled at her. "Finished with your work?"
"Mm." Lan Yuxi looked around, not seeing Chao Chao and Mu Mu. She asked suspiciously, "Where are the two little ones?"
"Mu Mu is with Qiyue and Zheng Peipei, out playing. Chao Chao was called upstairs by Fourth Brother."
"Fourth Brother and Qiyue are back?"
"Just returned."
"What about Eldest Brother and the others?"
"Eldest Brother and the others left a little while ago."
Lan Yuxi thought for a moment. "I need to go out for a bit. It seems no one will accompany me. Could I trouble you?"
Nan Xiao smiled and stood up. "It would be my honor."
Lan Zixin smiled as she watched the two of them. "I thought Uncle was a rather serious person, but he's completely different around Xi'er."
Lan Yuxi chuckled. "Shouldn't you call me Auntie first?"
Lan Zixin playfully glared at her. "I'm your older sister! I'm not calling you Auntie!"
Lan Yuxi smiled and linked her arm through Nan Xiao's. "Husband, what if she refuses to call me Auntie?"
Nan Xiao curved his lips slightly. "If you don't change your address either, it'll be even."
The couple exchanged a knowing smile.
Tang Wan asked, "Xi'er, where are you going so late?"
"The hospital. There's a patient I need to see."
"You don't have to perform surgery, do you?"
"No, just a simple check-up."
"Alright then, you two hurry back."
Lan Yuxi smiled, gave an OK gesture, and walked out with Nan Xiao.
"Which hospital are we going to?" Nan Xiao asked after they got into the car.
"Kyoto Institute of Hematology."
Nan Xiao paused slightly. "You can treat blood diseases?"
"I'm not going to treat an illness, but to see someone. Third Brother's person has appeared."
"What a coincidence! Third Brother just left, and she appeared?"
"She messaged Eldest Brother three days ago, but he didn't respond."
"So it seems we missed each other."
"Exactly. Third Brother doesn't know when he'll be able to turn on his phone to see the message. I at least have to represent him and visit her." Lan Yuxi fastened her seatbelt. "Perhaps it's fate. That child needs a bone marrow transplant, right? I matched him against the global gene bank. Guess how many people are a match for him?"
"How many?"
"All seven of my brothers are a match, but the highest match is Third Brother."
Nan Xiao was slightly stunned. "That child isn't Third Brother's, is he?"
"That's what I thought, so I must go and see."
Nan Xiao sighed softly and accelerated the car.
Lan Yuxi asked suspiciously, "Why are you sighing?"
"I suddenly thought of you, drifting alone with two children."
"I was never alone. You don't need to keep thinking about the past," Lan Yuxi said, tapping her knee lightly. "As for Qiao Yufan, if that child is indeed Third Brother's, she must have suffered greatly."
"Who did you say?"
"Qiao Yufan. Do you know her?"
"I had a subordinate named Qiao Yufan. Four years ago, after her last mission abroad, she transferred out and returned to her hometown."
"Where did she go for her mission?"
"Country Y."
"Then it's her!"
"This world really is small." Nan Xiao connected to Bluetooth and dialed Nan Xiangxi. "Xi'er, find me Qiao Yufan's information, including her current situation."
"Wait a moment, I'll pack it up and send it to you shortly." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Mm."
A moment later, Nan Xiangxi sent over Qiao Yufan's information.
Lan Yuxi took her phone, unlocked it skillfully, and opened the file.
"Her hometown is in Daliang Mountain. Her parents passed away consecutively a year ago. After transferring out, she stayed in the village to take care of them and is still unmarried. The villagers say she picked up the little boy at the train station."
After Lan Yuxi read the relevant parts to Nan Xiao, she turned to him. "From this, it's highly likely that the little guy is Third Brother's child."
"No wonder Third Brother has been looking for her. This isn't just simple repayment of a debt, there's a past relationship involved." Nan Xiao flicked on the turn signal and turned into the service road. "Check who else went with him on that mission."
Lan Yuxi scrolled quickly. "Old Xiao, Old Ma, Xiao Wuzi, Da Zui..."
"Call Old Xiao and ask about the situation at the time."
Lan Yuxi found Captain Xiao's number and dialed it using the car's Bluetooth.
"Boss, are you calling me now because there's drinking involved?"
Nan Xiao curved his lips slightly. "You can have a drink anytime. I need to ask you something. Four years ago, when you were on your mission in Country Y, were there any unexpected situations?"
"No. If there had been any, we would have reported it."
"Did Qiao Yufan leave the team midway?"
"We were acting separately that time. Boss, what's wrong? Did something happen to Sister Qiao?"
"She's fine. It's her child who is in trouble."
"Sister Qiao is married?"
"No."
"How can there be a child if she's not married?"
"I'd like to know too. I thought you might know something. I'm driving, so I'll have to go for now. If you want to drink, come find me at Banshan Villa anytime. Your sister-in-law's wine cellar is full of good wine."
"Haha... Boss, you're so cool eating soft food!"
Lan Yuxi snorted. "If you want a drink, you're not allowed to make fun of my husband!"
"Haha... Sister-in-law, you're here too! I wasn't making fun of Boss, I was genuinely envious!"
"Envious is good! When you have time, gather them and come to Banshan Villa. I'll drink with you until we drop!"
"Alrighty~"
Lan Yuxi glanced out the window, saw they were nearing the hospital, and said goodbye to Captain Xiao before hanging up.
At the Institute of Hematology, in the children's ward, Qiao Yufan was telling a story to Qiao Hanyi. She looked up and saw a familiar figure. She was slightly stunned, then quickly stood up and opened the door.
"Boss..." Qiao Yufan originally intended to salute Nan Xiao, but then she remembered she had already transferred out and lowered her raised hand.
"Boss, why are you here?"
"To see you. You've encountered such a big difficulty, how could you forget us, your comrades."