Lan Mu Guo paused slightly, "Is that why you didn't let me deal with him?"
Nan Qiyue nodded, her eyes red, "What else would it be?"
"I thought you were feeling sorry for him."
"They've all abandoned me, why should I feel sorry for them!" Nan Qiyue burrowed into Lan Mu Guo's embrace, "Why am I feeling a bit dizzy?"
Lan Mu Guo rubbed her head with a sigh, "You drank so much, it's no wonder you're dizzy! You're not allowed to drink anymore."
Seeing that Nan Qiyue didn't reply, only nuzzled into his chest, Lan Mu Guo had to bend down and pick her up.
The next morning, Nan Xiao got up early. He didn't have the heart to wake Lan Yu Xi, so he took the children downstairs for their morning exercises alone.
Lan Yu Xi slept in for nearly half an hour. Just as she stepped out, she coincidentally bumped into Lan Mu Guo coming out of Nan Qiyue's room.
Lan Mu Guo's face flushed slightly, and he quickly explained, "Qiyue drank too much last night, I just came to check on her. She's also up and getting ready, so it won't cause any delays."
Lan Yu Xi glanced at his clothes and smiled as she went downstairs.
Lan Mu Guo felt a chill from her smile and inexplicably looked down at himself.
It's over!
This was the same outfit as yesterday!
Given his sister's sharp intellect, she would surely guess that he had slept in Qiyue's room last night.
Lan Mu Guo pouted regretfully and turned to quickly go upstairs.
After everyone had lunch, Lan Xiao Liu took Shi Kuo and Shi Han to the hospital.
Lan Mu Guo, worried about Nan Qiyue, insisted on accompanying them to the Nan family's ancestral hall. However, he stayed in the car and waited.
As soon as Nan Xiao and Lan Yu Xi brought Nan Qiyue in, everyone immediately stood up to greet them.
Nan Xiao nodded slightly and pulled Lan Yu Xi to sit in the place of honor.
Nan Qiyue, however, moved away from Nan Jiang and stood behind Nan Qi.
"Today, we open the ancestral hall for two matters. First, Nan Jiang's wife, Xiao Feng Ru, and adopted daughter, Nan Xiao, have done things that disgrace the family and brought shame to the Nan family..." Nan Xiao glanced at Nan Jiang, whose expression was grim, "Nan Jiang, answer me, do you still want these two? If you wish to continue living with them, then you will be removed from the clan registry along with them. If you don't, then divorce them immediately."
Nan Jiang shouted, stretching his neck, "I've long stopped wanting to be with that shrew! Divorce! This marriage must end! And that little vixen, I haven't acknowledged her as my daughter for a long time, yet she insists on staying at my house. This time, they must both get out!"
Lan Yu Xi raised an eyebrow, "It seems the 'third one' is in a hurry to take the top spot!"
Fourth Uncle's sharp gaze suddenly shot over, "Nan Jiang, you scoundrel, you've kept a woman outside. What difference is there between your behavior and that slut Xiao Feng Ru!"
"I didn't..."
Seeing Nan Jiang about to argue, Lan Yu Xi coldly interrupted him, "Wasn't it because you and your 'third one' were next door that you were able to appear in Xiao Feng Ru's room so quickly that day?"
"I..."
Lan Yu Xi said sternly, "Shut up! Otherwise, I'll show everyone a video of you two that's even more scandalous than Xiao Feng Ru and Nan Xiao!"
Nan Jiang flinched in fear and hunched into his chair.
Seeing that he had gone silent, Nan Xiao spoke again, "Nan Jiang, I heard your golden canary is pregnant with your son. You already didn't care for Qiyue before, and with a son, you'll care for her even less. Therefore, from today onwards, Qiyue will be entered into Nan Qi's family registry as his daughter. From now on, you and Nan Qiyue will have no relation. If I discover you harassing Qiyue, it won't be as simple as last night!"
Nan Jiang suddenly looked up at Nan Qiyue, "Qiyue, what are you doing? I am your biological father, how can you..."
Nan Qiyue met his gaze and looked at him coldly, "Are you truly my biological father? Why do I not see it at all? Please stop going to Banshan Villa in the future. You're not disturbing me there, but my uncle and aunt!"
Nan Jiang took a deep breath and looked to his father for help.
Fourth Uncle snorted, "Don't look at me! When Nan Qi asked for my opinion, I agreed."
Nan Jiang said anxiously, "Dad, this won't do. Qiyue is about to marry into the Lan family, and the Lan family will certainly not treat her badly. We can't let Nan Qi and his family benefit from this."
Fourth Uncle slammed his cane forcefully on the ground, "You scoundrel! So you only recognized this daughter for her betrothal gifts. Has Qiyue ever spent a cent of your money in her life? How dare you covet the girl's betrothal gifts."
Nan Qiyue's face turned red with anger, and she said loudly, "Even if I marry Lan Mu Guo, I won't take a cent from him. With that, you can finally leave me alone, right!"
Nan Qi stood up, patted her shoulder comfortingly, and then turned to everyone and said loudly, "Let me state clearly beforehand, I am acknowledging Qiyue as my daughter not because of who she will marry in the future, but because I want to provide her with a safe haven. Not just young people, even we older folks have slip-ups. With the two of you as a couple, if Qiyue feels down and wants to stay at her maternal home for a few days, she'd have nowhere to go! Also, regarding the betrothal gifts you mentioned, I swear before our ancestors that no matter how much the Lan family gives Qiyue as a betrothal gift, I will not touch a cent of it. Because I don't have a second family to support, nor am I as short of money as some people!"
Nan Jiang was flustered and wanted to argue, but found he had nothing to defend himself with.
Nan Xiao glanced at the time, "I have official duties to attend to. Let the clan elders rewrite the registry now."
"I'll do it myself!" Fourth Uncle dropped his cane and walked over.
"Dad, you..." Nan Jiang called out palely.
Fourth Uncle gave him a cold look, "Hurry back and finalize the divorce with Xiao Feng Ru! And I will investigate your 'third one' thoroughly. If she's not a respectable person, even if she's carrying your child, she'll never set foot in our Nan family's home."
"I'll go now," Nan Jiang said, and then fled as if he were flying.
After Fourth Uncle finished writing the family registry, Lan Yu Xi said, "Everyone, please disperse. Fourth Uncle, please stay behind. I have a few words for you."
Fourth Uncle nodded heavily.
After everyone had left, Lan Yu Xi sighed and said, "Fourth Uncle, you don't need to investigate that woman. She's a barmaid who sells alcohol, and that child isn't Nan Jiang's. He's happily becoming a father without knowing it. I'm too lazy to tell him. If you can convince him, then do so. If not, just let him be. He'll know how ridiculously wrong he was when the child is born."