Lan Xiaoliu took the tissues from his mother's hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "I've been on shift for twelve hours, I'm exhausted. I'm resting inside, I'll take you in."
Chaochao and Mumu simultaneously jumped down from their father's embrace.
Mumu gently tugged on Nan Xiao's hand and swayed it. "Daddy, can you go get Mommy?"
"Alright." Nan Xiao turned to look at the people who hadn't left yet. "You all go to the ward first, Xi Er and I will be right there."
Everyone watched him enter the lounge with worried expressions.
Lan Yuxi curled up on the resting bed. Seeing Nan Xiao enter, she pouted her lips aggrievedly, "Husband, my tummy hurts..."
Nan Xiao quickly walked to her and rubbed her stomach with his large hand. "Is your period here?"
"Mmm."
"Why is it a few days early?"
"Who knows, maybe I'm too stressed."
"Do you have any little wings?"
Lan Yuxi lightly hummed "Mmm." "I just asked the nurse for a pad."
Nan Xiao turned to Lan Xiaoliu. "Sixth Brother, what floor is the supermarket on? I'll go buy some brown sugar for Xi Bao."
Lan Xiaoliu took out his phone and dialed. "Don't bother going back and forth, I'll have them deliver it."
Nan Xiao squatted down, rubbing Lan Yuxi's stomach. "Are you resting here or going to the ward?"
"Let's go to the ward."
"Then I'll carry you there."
"No need, let me rest for a bit, I'll walk over myself later."
Nan Xiao tidied a stray strand of hair from her forehead, then stood up and picked her up.
Only after the two of them left did the nurses from the operating rooms surround Lan Xiaoliu.
"Vice Dean Lan, who was that? He's so handsome!"
"You're asking the obvious. He's so good to Dr. Lan, he must be her boyfriend!"
Lan Xiaoliu shot them a glance. "You silly girls! Even if he's better looking than me, you can only have eyes for me, because he's my brother-in-law, so you guys have no chance!"
"We wouldn't dare to have eyes for you..."
"If you don't dare, then get back to work! Don't the operating rooms need to be disinfected?" Lan Xiaoliu glared at them and walked out, hands behind his back.
The Lan family had cleared out an entire floor for Lan Jinsong. Lan Jinsong was in a special care ward, and it was unknown how many days it would take for him to wake up. The others weren't planning to go home tonight either, so they found a larger ward, sat inside, and chatted while waiting for Lan Yuxi.
Ling Xiaoling asked with a worried expression, "Xi'er is someone with martial arts skills. Logically, she shouldn't be this exhausted. Could there be something wrong with her health?" Kuaishuge.com
Tang Wan shook her head. "It shouldn't be. She was fine at home."
Ling Xiaoling's face lit up. "Could she be pregnant?"
Nan Zhenting shot a look over.
Tang Wan glanced at him. "What, want another grandchild? I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Xi'er told Xiao'er that she only wants Chaochao and Mumu, no more children."
Nan Zhenting smiled and looked at the two little ones in his arms. "I think these two little darlings are just fine too. Chaochao, Mumu, are you two sleepy? If you are, Grandpa will take you to sleep."
Mumu shook her head. "Not sleepy, waiting for Mommy."
"Okay, we'll wait for Mommy."
Just as Nan Zhenting finished speaking, Nan Xiao walked in carrying Lan Yuxi.
Seeing Lan Yuxi being carried back, everyone quickly gathered around.
"What's wrong with Xi'er?"
"Xi'er, are you alright?"
Lan Haolin saw his daughter's pale face and immediately became anxious. "Where's Old Six? Fifth Brother, go find a doctor to examine Xi'er quickly."
Lan Yuxi sniffled and jumped down from Nan Xiao's arms. "Dad— I'm fine, don't bother the doctor."
"Look at your complexion, you say you're fine!"
"I'm really fine." Lan Yuxi scratched her head speechlessly. "My period is here, and my stomach hurts."
Lan Haolin paused slightly, then understood who his daughter meant by "relative."
"Fifth Brother, go buy your sister some brown sugar... No, go to the cafeteria and have them make some brown sugar and ginger soup."
"Alright, I'll go now."
Lan Yuxi grabbed Lan Xiaowu's arm. "Fifth Brother, don't go. My Sixth Brother has already called the supermarket."
Tang Wan walked over. "Why is your stomach suddenly hurting? You haven't had stomach pain recently. Should we see a doctor... Wait, your period shouldn't be due at this time..."
"Mom— I'm a doctor myself, why would I need to see another doctor? I'm just stressed and excited, that's why it's early."
Lan Muguo held a cup of hot water. "Xi'er, drink some hot water first. Big Brother's ordered food will be here soon. Have something to eat later, it might help."
"Mmm." Lan Yuxi took the cup and took a sip.
Chaochao gave Mumu a piece of chocolate. Mumu took the chocolate and ran over. "Mommy, chocolate."
"Thank you, baby." Lan Yuxi took a bite of the chocolate and gave the rest to Mumu. "You eat it, and remember to rinse your mouth. I'm going to check on your Great Uncle Jinsong next door."
Mumu looked at her mother with concern. "Big Uncle and Aunt Zixin are here! Mommy should rest."
"Big Uncle and the others are keeping him company, Mommy is going to see him for medical reasons." Lan Yuxi smiled and rubbed her daughter's little head. "Mommy will be back in a little while. You're the best!"
Seeing her insistence, Nan Xiao frowned slightly. However, remembering that he was his sister's husband and owed Xi Bao a favor, he refrained from stopping her.
"I'll go with you."
"Uncle Jinsong hasn't woken up yet, so you going won't help. Rest here for a bit... No, I was in so much pain I forgot to ask you, shouldn't Nii be arriving during the day? If you're here now, who will Uncle Sandy pick up at the airport tomorrow?"
"I spoke with King Sandy before coming. He won't be going to the airport tomorrow, I'll go directly to the palace."
"Oh. That's good then." Lan Yuxi walked out, clutching her stomach.
Seeing this, Nan Xiao quickly followed. "I'll still accompany you."
Tang Wan watched their interaction and smiled with relief. However, before her smile had faded, Nan Xiao returned.
Tang Wan smiled and asked, "Were you chased back?"
Nan Xiao looked at Ling Xiaoling a bit uncomfortably. "Xi Bao said she wanted me to come and talk with... Grandma."
Ever since Nan Xiao entered, Ling Xiaoling had been trying to keep a low profile. Being directly named, she paused slightly, then stood up with a smile.
"Xiao'er, come sit."
Nan Xiao nodded slightly at her and sat down next to his father.
"I'll take care of my mother. You and Grandma don't need to worry about her."
Nan Zhenting understood that his son was trying to show them his attitude, but could he really be so selfish as to only care about himself and not his son's family's happiness?
Hong Lao, who had been silent all this time, turned his head and looked over. "With your mother like that, can you handle her?"