Surveillance!
Those people weren't there to spy on her, but to protect her!
Nan Xiao couldn't be bothered to explain, he just gave her a deep look, then called the sales manager, gave Lan Yuxi a considerable discount, and went home.
He needed to discuss Lan Yuxi's plan to open an academy with his father, otherwise, relying on him alone, he wouldn't be able to keep his mother in check.
As soon as Nan Xiao entered the house, Nan Zhenting threw his tablet at him, "This girl is helping you too obviously, it's not a good thing. Hurry up and make her give up her thoughts of you."
The tablet was playing today's interview. Lan Yuxi was wearing a capable white suit, and she did have the air of a strong woman.
His child was finally growing up!
"I've already made it clear to her."
"Made it clear? You raised her, don't you know her personality? If you want her to completely give up her thoughts, then you should quickly find someone to marry and bring her home. Only then can she completely give up!"
"Heh." Nan Xiao sneered.
Hearing this chuckle, Nan Zhenting instantly became angry, "Nan Xiao, what do you mean?"
"I mean nothing. I just want to know, why should I and she pay for the mistakes some people made? What did we do wrong!"
Nan Zhenting's old face instantly turned red. He looked around, but there was no suitable weapon. The old man made a ruthless decision and picked up the Qing Dynasty teapot to smash at him. However, before he could swing it, Nan Xiao was already at the door.
"I don't need to find someone. She already has someone by her side. That man treats her very well, and she relies on that man very much."
When Nan Xiao said this, he sounded as if he had been soaked in vinegar, sour from the inside out.
Nan Zhenting's hand holding the teapot trembled slightly, "Who is that man? Is he reliable?"
"How would I know? If you want to know, investigate yourself!"
If he couldn't find out, then the old man would probably have a hard time too, but it was worth a try. He truly didn't feel at ease about that girl.
Nan Zhenting froze for a moment, put down the teapot, and was about to pick up his phone.
Nan Xiao glanced at him and walked in with his long strides, "Before you make that call, let me give you a friendly reminder. With my mother's hatred for Lan Yuxi, she definitely won't let her open the academy smoothly."
A fierce glint flashed in Nan Zhenting's eyes, "How dare she! Opening a traditional Chinese medicine academy to let more people learn the Lan Ling Golden Needle is a matter of great benefit to the country and the people. If she dares to obstruct it, I won't let her off!"
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow, "It seems you already knew she was going to open a traditional Chinese medicine academy?"
"I only found out after watching the live broadcast and calling old Huo."
"Then did Elder Huo know how she learned the Lan Ling Golden Needle?"
Nan Zhenting looked at him vigilantly, "Didn't we make it clear? Why are you still so concerned about her?"
"She is the only daughter Sister Yun left in this world. Is it wrong for me to care about her? Don't you care about her just the same?"
"Get lost! You should mind your own business regarding her affairs. With me here, I'll see who dares to touch her!" Nan Zhenting waved his hand and added, "Get as far away as you can! I find you annoying!"
Hearing him say this, Nan Xiao didn't hesitate for a moment and turned to leave.
Nan Zhenting made a series of phone calls but couldn't get a clear answer, which made him anxious. Just as he was about to go to Banshan Villa to find out, he saw Nan Xiao and Nan Xiangdong carrying four large suitcases out of his courtyard.
"Where are you going?"
"Didn't you tell me to get as far away as possible? I'm moving."
"..." The old man was stunned by the retort, "Damn it, you've never listened to me in the past thirty years, why are you so obedient this time!"
Nan Xiao didn't even look at him, carrying his suitcase towards the door.
Seeing the old man's face red with anger, Nan Xiangdong couldn't bear it and explained, "The old madam is arguing with the eldest son because of Xia Zhaoyang's matter. Last night, she stayed with Aunt Xia in Huo's Hospital. She'll probably be back today, and the eldest son wants to hide for a few days."
"Foolish! The older he gets, the more foolish he becomes!" Nan Zhenting grumbled and returned to the house.
Xi Ya Tou's matter couldn't wait another day. He had to deal with this old woman first, otherwise, with her interference, Xi Ya Tou's side would surely not be peaceful.
In the evening, Nan Xiao successfully checked into his new home in Shengshi Jiangnan.
However, before he could even lie down on the bed, Huo Ding's call came in.
This time, Madam Nan had really fainted.
Nan Xiao knew Huo Ding wouldn't lie to him and drove to the hospital.
When he arrived, Madam Nan was still in emergency treatment.
He learned the reason for his mother's fainting from his sister-in-law, Qiu Shuying.
His sister-in-law said that not long after he left, his mother went home. He didn't know what his father said to her. She had been scolding nonstop all afternoon, scolding the old man, scolding him, and of course, scolding Lan Yuxi the most.
The old man got annoyed and slapped her, then rushed her to the hospital.
Nan Xiao pinched his temples. His father's actions not only failed to resolve the conflict but also made his mother hate Lan Yuxi even more.
After two hours of rescue, Madam Nan finally got out of danger.
When she saw Nan Xiao guarding her bedside, she wanted to scold him properly. But when she saw the bloodshot eyes of her son, she only cursed a few times before rushing him to go home and rest.
The next morning, Nan Xiao got up and wanted to go to the hospital to see his mother before going to the company. However, halfway there, Nan Xiangdong stopped the car after receiving a call.
"Eldest brother, we found out. That money was given by Qi Hongping."
Nan Xiao frowned slightly, "Qi Hongping? Where is she now?"
"In the hospital. She has liver cancer, and the doctor said her lifespan is no more than a month. The person who committed suicide happened to be in the same room as her."
"Let's go see her."
Thirty minutes later, Nan Xiao met Qi Hongping.
It wasn't the first time he had seen Qi Hongping, but seeing her again this time, he almost didn't recognize her.
The woman who was once so glamorous, arrogant, and overbearing was now lying in a shabby hospital room, so thin she had lost her shape, and without the strength to even speak loudly.
"You've come." The woman smiled weakly, a smile that was not beautiful at all, and even a little frightening.
"Why did you do this?"
Nan Xiao had no patience for pleasantries. She was his elder brother's mistress, a homewrecker who broke up families. He despised such people!
"If I didn't do this, how could I possibly see a big shot like you."
Qi Hongping struggled to get out of bed, knelt before Nan Xiao with a thud.
"Please save my child, he is the only blood of your elder brother left in this world."
Nan Xiao frowned and stepped back.
Qi Hongping crawled forward half a step, looked up at him, "Although Nan Yao is an adopted son and has no blood relation to you, his affection for you is genuine. Your elder brother is gone, and his child is missing. You can't just ignore this."
"So all this commotion was just to tell me this? Qi Hongping, when you incited someone to commit suicide, did you ever think that was a human life!"
Nan Xiao was truly angry this time!