Ling Xiaoling smiled gently. "Sit down quickly."
Nan Yao looked at Nan Zhenting. After he sat down, Nan Yao also sat.
Nan Zhenting picked up the Zisha teapot and took a sip of tea. "Didn't you go to pick up the child?"
Nan Yao replied somewhat nervously, "An Xi went to pick him up, and she'll be back soon."
Nan Zhenting frowned slightly. "No matter how good his aunt is, she can't replace parents. The child just recovered from his illness. If you have nothing else to do, spend more time with him."
Nan Yao nodded. "I understand."
Nan Zhenting looked at him. "I can understand how you feel right now. A child you didn't expect suddenly appearing is indeed uncomfortable. But he has your blood flowing through him, so you must treat him well. Don't be like me, only realizing how wrong you were when you get old."
Nan Xiao coughed lightly. The old man's words were directed at him.
Nan Yao pursed his lips. "Yes, I know. Although Luan Qian gave birth to Luan Sheng without my consent, I will fulfill my responsibilities as a father."
Ling Xiaoling felt the topic they were discussing was a bit awkward and silently went to the kitchen.
As soon as she entered the kitchen, Ling Yun returned.
Seeing her return, Nan Yao smiled and greeted her. "Xiao Yun, you're back."
Ling Yun's body stiffened slightly but quickly returned to normal. "Mm."
Nan Zhenting smiled, looking at his daughter. "Why are you back so early today?"
"I heard Xi'er and Nan Xiao were back..." Ling Yun looked at Nan Xiao. "Are you all not injured?"
Nan Xiao smiled. "No. We returned safe and sound."
"Where's Xi'er?"
"Fourth floor, waiting for the child to finish class."
Ling Yun glanced upstairs. "Then I'll go see Xi'er. You guys chat."
Ling Yun said this and quickly went upstairs. However, because she was moving a bit too fast, her foot just landed on a step, and she stumbled, looking like she was about to fall.
"Xiao Yun!" Nan Yao exclaimed and dashed behind her. Just as she was about to fall, he caught her steadily.
Nan Zhenting and Nan Xiao exchanged a glance. Nan Xiao frowned slightly. He had learned from his mother-in-law that his elder brother had pursued Yun Jie when he was young. He hadn't taken it seriously at the time, but seeing his elder brother so worried about Yun Jie now, he had some thoughts.
"What happened?" Lan Jinsong's voice came from the entrance.
Ling Yun quickly broke free from Nan Yao's embrace and looked over. "Nothing. I just lost my footing on the stairs. Fortunately, big brother was here."
Lan Jinsong walked over with a displeased expression. "Are you hurt anywhere?"
"No." To prove she was fine, Ling Yun took a step forward. The next second, sweat broke out on her forehead from the pain.
Seeing this, Lan Jinsong quickly pushed Nan Yao aside and picked her up. "I'll take you to the hospital."
Nan Xiao quickly supported his father and walked over. "Xi Bao is at home, I'll call her to come down."
Upon hearing this, Lan Jinsong immediately carried Ling Yun back to the room.
Nan Zhenting also hurried in.
Nan Xiao took out his phone and made a call. While talking to Lan Yuxi, he didn't forget to observe Nan Yao's expression.
Nan Yao looked concerned and very nervous. Seeing Nan Xiao looking at him, he shook his head helplessly. "I'm getting old, my reflexes aren't what they used to be. If I were a few years younger, Xiao Yun definitely wouldn't have gotten hurt."
Nan Xiao comforted him. "Don't blame yourself, Sister Yun probably didn't injure her bones."
Lan Yuxi, upon hearing that her mother had sprained her ankle, abandoned the child and ran down with the medicine box.
Just as Nan Xiao had said, Ling Yun only had a soft tissue injury. After spraying some medicine, she would be fine after resting for two days.
After Lan Yuxi finished treating Ling Yun's foot, she pouted displeasedly. "Mom, why were you walking so fast? There wasn't a dog chasing you. Now look, you'll have to lie down for at least two days."
Ling Yun lowered her eyes. There was no dog chasing her, but as she went upstairs, her back felt cold, as if she were possessed by a ghost. However, she couldn't say these things, so she could only let her daughter scold her.
Lan Jinsong saw his wife being silenced by their daughter's scolding and raised an eyebrow, giving his daughter a thumbs-up.
Lan Yuxi pouted. Her father, he was such a henpecked husband, he didn't even dare to raise his voice at his wife. What did this thumbs-up to her mean?
Lan Yuxi gently nudged Ling Yun's arm. "Mom, Dad instigated me to scold you."
Lan Jinsong blinked his eyes. Daughter, don't frame your father like that!
So, under his wife's sharp gaze, he slowly withdrew his hand.
Ling Yun was both amused and annoyed. She gave him a look and then gave Lan Yuxi a tap. "Neither of you are any good!"
Nan Xiao, seeing his little wife being hit, subtly pulled her into his arms and gently rubbed her.
Nan Zhenting glared at him speechlessly. He saw how lightly Ling Yun had hit Lan Yuxi and how much he was doting on her!
Ling Xiaoling saw his lips move and quickly tugged at her collar.
"Is Xiao Yun alright? Do you want to go to the hospital?" Nan Yao's voice came from the doorway.
Ling Yun's back chilled. She raised her eyes to look, but she didn't see Nan Yao. She saw Lan Jinsong's straight back.
"She's fine, no need to go to the hospital," Lan Jinsong replied curtly.
"That's good," Nan Yao said without seeing Ling Yun and returned to the living room.
Ling Xiaoling gave Nan Zhenting a look. "Xiao Yun is fine. You go out, don't leave Nan Yao alone outside."
Nan Zhenting hesitated but then walked out.
"Beep beep..." Just then, Ling Xiaoling's phone rang.
Seeing that it was Lan Zixin calling, Ling Xiaoling quickly pressed the answer button. To let her daughter hear, she also pressed the speakerphone after connecting.
"Grandma, when can you come back? I miss you so much~"
Ling Xiaoling smiled as her granddaughter acted cute. "If you miss me, then come to China."
"Ah? You mean you're not coming back anytime soon?"
"Mm, not for the time being."
"Hmph! Grandma has learned from Mom and isn't taking care of me anymore."
Ling Yun's mouth twitched. "How am I not taking care of you? I video called you yesterday!"
"Mom is here too!"
Ling Yun said with a smile, "Not only am I here, but your dad, your sister, and your uncle are all here! We all heard you being so spoiled."
A sigh of regret came from Lan Zixin on the other end of the line. "It's over, my image is completely ruined by Grandma."
Lan Yuxi giggled. "Sister-in-law, you have an image? How come I never knew."
Lan Zixin chuckled. "You can't do this! You're always sabotaging me."
Ling Xiaoling smiled. "You haven't sabotaged Xi'er any less! It's just karma."
"Grandma~ I'm not talking to you anymore... Haven't I told you the good news yet?" Lan Mushang's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Nan Xiao, who had already been leaving, heard Lan Mushang's words and returned.