Lan Yuxi pouted, "Because he has An Ye on his left and Mei on his right!"
"It really is you!" Nan Xiao smiled and flicked her pert nose. "I knew that Mei looked so much like you. Ming Zicheng, that scoundrel, kept distracting me. And you, you recognized me long ago but not only did you not tell me, you were also sulking with me."
"Who said I was sulking? I'm too lazy to be angry!"
Nan Xiao was amused by her refusal to admit it.
"Hmph!" Lan Yuxi stood up indignantly. "I'm going to bed. You can stay here and laugh by yourself!"
Nan Xiao grabbed her back. "Wait, I haven't finished speaking."
Lan Yuxi grabbed his hand that had slid under her skirt. "You speak with your mouth, not your hands."
Nan Xiao looked up at her. "If you don't let me touch, I'll bite you!"
"You dare... Ah!"
Before Lan Yuxi could finish, Nan Xiao had already bitten through the thin fabric.
Lan Yuxi, furious, raised her small fist only to have it caught by Nan Xiao.
"See? Isn't my masterpiece good? I even bit a flower into it."
Lan Yuxi looked down at the bite mark left by Nan Xiao on her left chest and kicked him indignantly.
Nan Xiao didn't even flinch, smiling as he said, "Wife, analyze this for me. Why did Ming Zicheng want me to be the commander-in-chief of An Ye? And why does he always make me lead the expedition myself?"
Upon hearing his words, Lan Yuxi immediately forgot her anger about being bitten.
"What else could it be besides trust?" Lan Yuxi paused. "You don't think he wants you as his deputy, do you? That doesn't follow the rules!"
Nan Xiao shook his head. "Do you know how Old Zheng became Prime Minister?"
"Because the Prime Minister of Hua Nation must be selected from the Four Hundred-Year Families of Hua Nation."
"Then which families are the Four Hundred-Year Families of Hua Nation?"
"Nan, Zheng, Xue, Wang..." Lan Yuxi frowned slightly. "Damn! How could I have forgotten this! If your achievements are greater than others, this position will be yours. He actually harbored this intention."
"Did he give you any hint?"
Lan Yuxi narrowed her eyes. "He didn't tell me, but he definitely told my master. I'll go ask master tomorrow."
"Forget it, let's just pretend we don't know. If I don't want that position, it won't matter how high he elevates me." Nan Xiao stood up and ruffled her hair. "As long as you don't speak for him, his efforts are useless."
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips. "I won't speak for him!"
Nan Xiao grinned. "Then I can rest assured."
Lan Yuxi blinked her long, curled eyelashes and asked, "Don't you want to see the view from up high?"
Nan Xiao said with a serious face, "No! I only want to see the view here with you."
Lan Yuxi pouted and covered his eyes, which were staring straight at her chest. "No looking!"
Nan Xiao chuckled and pulled her hand down. "Wife, I'm reporting my schedule for the next few days. Tomorrow I'll go see Dean Hao, the day after tomorrow I'll return to the old house, and then I'll see how things are progressing with Xiang Xi. If his side is quick, I'll deal with the Dalian Mountain issue first. If it still needs a few days, I'll have to go to the southern border first."
Lan Yuxi's eyes dimmed. "Do you have to go?"
"Yes, those people have already injured many of our young soldiers. Regardless of what your junior brother thinks, I must go."
"Then you leave on Sunday. I'll handle the Dalian Mountain matters."
"No, the Xue family is difficult to deal with. Don't get involved in this mess."
"I am your wife, and we are tied together. Whether I step forward or not, I am already involved in this mess!" Lan Yuxi bit her lip. "How about this, you stay and handle the Xue family's affairs, and I'll go to the southern border?"
"That's even less possible!"
Lan Yuxi gave him an annoyed look. "Choose one of the two, you decide."
"I refuse to choose!"
Lan Yuxi said indignantly, "What are you afraid of? Don't we still have Xiang Dong at home? With him, Er Wan, and the help of my brothers, how can anything happen to me!"
"Alright. If I don't return, and Xiang Xi's situation has matured, you take Xiang Dong to find Er Wan."
"That's more like it. Change into your pajamas and go to bed." Lan Yuxi said and started to leave.
Nan Xiao scooped her up and placed her on his lap. Before Lan Yuxi could react, her pajamas were gone...
The next morning, before Lan Yuxi woke up, Nan Xiao had already taken Lan Haolin and Tang Wan to Dean Hao's place.
By the time Lan Yuxi arrived at the hospital with the two children, Nan Xiao had already finished his discussion with Dean Hao, and they had a brief meeting at the elevator entrance.
When Lan Yuxi arrived at the ward with Mu Mu and Zhao Zhao, the family had already met Qiao Hanyi, and they were all outside talking with Qiao Yufan.
Seeing Qiao Yufan's smiling face, Lan Yuxi knew her third brother had succeeded.
She smiled and entered the ward with the two little ones.
Qiao Hanyi saw his elder sister and elder brother and ran over happily.
"Brother, Sister, hello. I am Lan Hanyi."
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow and looked at Lan Muwei. Lan Muwei smiled proudly.
"Little Hanyi, I am your elder sister, Lan Sirui. This is our elder brother, his name is Lan Yinzhe."
Hanyi smiled and held the little sister's hand, then looked timidly at the little brother. This little brother didn't smile at all.
Zhao Zhao reached out and held his small hand. "Hello, little brother."
Hanyi's face instantly broke into a smile. The little one turned to Lan Muwei. "Dad, brother spoke to me!"
Lan Muwei smiled and patted his little head. "Your brother doesn't talk much usually, but Hanyi is so cute, brother will definitely like you."
Lan Yuxi glanced at Lan Muwei. "How dare you speak ill of Zhao Zhao to Hanyi?"
Lan Muwei smiled and explained, "Hanyi is quite sensitive. I gave him a heads-up. If brother Zhao Zhao doesn't want to talk to him, don't bother brother."
"Our Zhao Zhao only doesn't like talking to strangers. Hanyi is his brother, why would he ignore him?" Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at Zhao Zhao. "Baby, am I right?"
Zhao Zhao smiled and nodded. "I will protect my little brother like I protect my little sister."
Hanyi happily shook his brother's and sister's hands. "Thank you, brother. When I get better, I will protect my brother and sister too."
Lan Muwei smiled with satisfaction. "Xi'er, your third sister-in-law is not bad, is she? Look how well she takes care of the child."
Lan Yuxi said proudly, "Of course. Nan Xiao's subordinates are all excellent."
Lan Muwei smiled and poked her little head. "No matter what I say, you always manage to brag about your Nan Xiao."
"Who asked you to make me brag!"
Lan Muwei smiled. "I heard you don't have classes this morning, so you accompany Hanyi. I'm going to get a haircut."
"Not keeping your hair anymore?"