Nan Xiao obediently put down his daughter, then took his son and daughter's hands and led everyone into the ward.
Just after paying respects to An Lanshu, the Nan family, led by Fourth Uncle, hurried over.
After Nan Xiangdong paid his respects to An Lanshu, he walked to Nan Xiao's side and said in a deep voice, "I will escort the old madam's remains to the funeral home with them. You and your wife should go back and rest. There are still many things that require your attention."
Nan Xiao shook his head, "Let Xi Bao take the children back. I'll go to the funeral home with you."
Lan Haolin walked over, picked up Mu Mu, and said, "What time is it? What are you still resting for? Let's all go together. After settling things, take everyone to your fourth brother's place for breakfast. Don't let everyone go hungry with you."
Since his father-in-law had spoken, Nan Xiao dared not refuse. He accompanied everyone to send An Lanshu to the funeral home. After leaving people to keep vigil, he took everyone to a hotel in Lan Mu Country for breakfast.
Around eight o'clock, Nan Xiao received a call from the vigil-keepers, saying that An Ziling had arrived, accompanied by a lawyer.
Nan Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly and turned to ask Zhao Zhao, "An Ziling has brought a lawyer. Do you want to handle this, or shall I?"
Zhao Zhao's lips curved downwards slightly, "If it's inconvenient for you to appear, then I'll handle it."
"Do you want to bring a lawyer too?"
"They're here with ill intentions. Let Uncle Nan Yang accompany me."
Lan Haolin shot his son-in-law an exasperated glance, "You're something else!"
Zhao Zhao smiled, "Grandpa, don't be angry. My dad means for me to go first and test his intentions. If I can handle it, that's best. If not, he'll step in."
Lan Haolin raised his hand and touched Zhao Zhao's small head, "I've never seen you get along so well with him. Why are you speaking up for him as soon as I mention him!"
Zhao Zhao's lips twitched, and he jumped off the chair.
Lan Yuxi saw him about to leave and quickly took his coat, putting it on him, "It's getting cold. Put on your coat before you go."
"Okay, Mom."
Lan Yuxi smiled and patted his small shoulder, casually pinning a delicate brooch to his chest.
Zhao Zhao smiled, and with Nan Yang and the bodyguards, headed to the funeral home first.
After Zhao Zhao left, Nan Xiao called Nan Xiangdong, Nan Xiangnan, and Nan Xiangbei into the private room next door.
When they had left, Lan Yuxi said to Tang Wan, "Mom, we've shown enough respect. You should go back later."
Tang Wan said sternly, "Go where! Guests will be coming to pay their condolences soon. If there's no one here, where will Nan Xiao's face be!"
Lan Yuxi shrank her neck, intimidated by her mother's imposing manner, "Okay, as you say. I won't interfere."
Tang Wan gave her an exasperated look and picked up a tissue to wipe the oil stain from Mu Mu's mouth, "Mu Mu, are you tired? If you are, you can sleep here with your fourth uncle before you leave."
Mu Mu said in a childish voice, "I'm not tired. I want to find my brother. I'm afraid he'll be bullied by bad people."
Lan Yuxi's lips twitched. How could her son be bullied?
Tang Wan looked at Lan Haolin, who was talking to Elder Hong, "Mu Mu is worried about Zhao Zhao. Shall we go over first?"
Lan Haolin took a sip of tea, "Stop worrying so much. Zhao Zhao is wearing a listening device. Do you think your daughter would let her son be at a disadvantage?"
Tang Wan looked at Lan Yuxi suspiciously.
Lan Yuxi nodded, "No rush yet, he hasn't arrived."
Twenty minutes later, Zhao Zhao and Nan Yang entered the VIP reception hall of the funeral home.
An Ziling felt inexplicably intimidated when he saw Zhao Zhao, but he still braced himself and put on a show, demanding, "Where's your dad? Why is a child like you always getting involved in adult matters!"
Zhao Zhao gave him a cold look and sat down on the sofa opposite him.
Zhao Zhao placed his small hands on the armrest of the sofa and, like a little adult, asked coldly, "Are you even qualified to talk to my dad?"
An Ziling was so rebuffed that he couldn't speak for a long time, only gesturing to the lawyer with his eyes.
The lawyer he brought coughed lightly, "Excuse me, if Prime Minister Nan isn't coming, can you represent him in signing documents?"
Zhao Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression very much like Nan Xiao's.
"That depends on what kind of documents. I recall that not long ago, I signed documents severing all business ties with An's Corporation. I wonder what documents you want me to sign this time?"
The lawyer handed over a folder, "Ms. An Lanshu orally made a will before her death, leaving all her assets to Mr. An Ziling."
Zhao Zhao scoffed, "You also said it was an oral will. So, if I say that Ms. An Lanshu also said she would transfer all her assets to me, would you believe me?"
An Ziling immediately became anxious, "How is that possible! She said she would never acknowledge you in this lifetime!"
Zhao Zhao smiled faintly, "Whether she acknowledges me or not, I am my father's son, and a descendant of the Nan family. Also, I'd like to ask you, where do you get the nerve? Ms. An Lanshu has a son. Your brother is trying to seize her inheritance. If this gets out, do you still want to have a place in Kyoto!"
After speaking, Zhao Zhao reached out his hand to Nan Yang.
Nan Yang handed over a document.
Zhao Zhao tossed the document onto the coffee table and said coldly, "Please, when you're trying to seize property, ask for clarification first. My grandfather and An Lanshu had an agreement when they divorced. It clearly stated that any property my grandfather allocated to her would belong to my mother if she interfered with my parents' marriage, and it would belong to my father after her death."
An Ziling snatched the document in disbelief.
Zhao Zhao tapped the armrest like a king, "No rush, this is a copy. It's for you. Take your time to read it."
"This must be fake! How could my sister be so foolish."
"It would be truly foolish if she gave all her assets to you!"
"But she clearly told me..."
"If she knew that after she passed, your first thought wasn't to see her, but to scheme for her property, she would definitely regret being so good to you!"
An Ziling's tears instantly welled up, "How did my sister die?"
"That you'll have to ask your good niece!" Zhao Zhao said, then slowly stood up, "You are not welcome here. Ms. An Lanshu doesn't need your crocodile tears. Please leave!"
An Ziling wiped his tears haphazardly, "I'm not leaving. I need to keep vigil for my sister."
"But you are not welcome here!" Zhao Zhao dropped the words and walked out with his short legs.
As soon as he went out, the Nan family's bodyguards walked in. Without a word, the bodyguards directly grabbed An Ziling and the lawyer by their collars and threw them out.
After Zhao Zhao left, he entered another reception hall.
Lan Yuxi saw her son come in and smiled, giving him a thumbs-up.
Zhao Zhao pursed his small lips somewhat shyly, "Mom, that An Ziling is too shameless!"