Qiu Shuying quickly explained, "I just returned from the mountain yesterday. I was thinking of bringing breakfast to Mom this morning. Who knew, when I got there, she was gone. I asked the doctor, but he couldn't give me any explanation. I called Mom and the maid who was taking care of her, but no one answered. I called you two, but you also didn't pick up. I had no choice but to call your house. Your fourth brother said you were at this hospital."
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow. She really couldn't get through to her and Nan Xiao's phones because she had turned off the silent mode on both phones, fearing she would disturb Nan Xiao.
"You even know my home phone number?"
"I was really desperate, so I had to ask Xiang Dong for your number."
"Oh, the old lady is fine. You can go back and rest."
"Which hospital is she in? Maybe I can go and take care of her?"
"No need. There are professional caregivers there. Even if we went, we couldn't help much."
Qiu Shuying lowered her eyes and glanced at the insulated container in her hand. "I brought the food. You can have it."
Lan Yuxi hesitated for a moment. "Take it back. Otherwise, it'll be troublesome to return the container."
Qiu Shuying's eyes dimmed, and she turned towards the elevator, carrying the insulated container.
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips. "The weather is getting colder. Don't go up the mountain anymore. I'll book a tour for you to go south for a few days."
Qiu Shuying suddenly turned her head, her eyes full of joy. "Are you caring about me?"
Lan Yuxi avoided her intense gaze and said coldly, "You are Nan Xiao's sister-in-law. It's only right for me to care about you."
Qiu Shuying's gaze instantly darkened. "Forget it. I'm quite content staying on the mountain."
"As you wish." Lan Yuxi glanced at her deeply and entered the ward with Hanyi in her arms.
Lan Muwei put a hand on her hip, frowning. "Why are you being so polite to someone like her?"
Lan Yuxi sighed. "What else can I do? Should I just yell at her to leave?"
"Have you forgotten how she treated you when you were little?"
"Of course, I haven't forgotten. But since I came back, she hasn't offended me. I can't hold onto past grievances, can I?"
"Sigh! I wonder who you take after with this personality of yours."
Lan Yuxi smiled and asked, "Don't we have even a little bit in common?"
Lan Muwei snorted. "No! You're not like anyone in our family. Isn't it said that children resemble the people who raise them? You should be more like Lingyun's mother."
"I'm not as good as her. She often repays kindness with kindness and is someone who cares about all beings," Lan Yuxi said, carrying Hanyi into the restroom. She feared she would cry if they continued talking. In these past few days, she missed Lingyun's mother more and more.
Mom, where are you, really?
Hanyi reached out and touched his aunt's cheek. "Auntie, what's wrong?"
Lan Yuxi forced a smile. "Auntie is fine. Auntie will wash your face. It'll be time for breakfast soon."
Hanyi nodded obediently.
Just as Lan Yuxi finished washing Hanyi's face, Nan Xiao rushed over. Seeing Lan Yuxi, his heart finally settled.
Lan Yuxi glanced at the time. "Didn't I give you your medicine? Why are you awake so early?"
Nan Xiao pulled her into his arms. "I had a nightmare. When I woke up and didn't see you, I started sweating."
Lan Yuxi reached up and stroked his sweat-dampened hair. "I'm not going to disappear. Look how scared you were. Go take a shower quickly... You have spare clothes in your car, right? I'll go get them for you."
"No need, I asked Nan Er to get them." Nan Xiao reached up and rubbed her head. "It's good that you're here. I'll go up and take a shower first."
Lan Yuxi smiled and nodded. "Go ahead."
Nan Xiao took a couple of steps, then turned back, reaching out to hold her hand. "You should come with me."
Lan Muwei raised an eyebrow and looked at him. "You've got no backbone!"
Nan Xiao didn't even retort, because he truly had no backbone. The nightmare he had just experienced had genuinely terrified him.
Lan Yuxi was led back to the ward upstairs by him. Before she could speak, a barrage of kisses rained down on her.
Lan Yuxi clearly sensed his nervousness. Even though she felt oxygen-deprived from the kissing, she still gently stroked his back, constantly comforting him.
Nan Xiao finally felt Lan Yuxi's real presence and gradually calmed down.
"Wife..." he whispered softly in her ear.
Lan Yuxi gently stroked his hair and softly asked, "I'm here. Can you tell me what you dreamed about?"
"As long as you're here, no matter what the dream is, it's okay."
Lan Yuxi smiled and touched his face. "It's good that you're okay. Go take a shower quickly, you'll catch a cold like this."
"Then I'll go take a shower. You call Chaochao and Mumu, don't let them worry."
"Mhm, go quickly."
Lan Yuxi waited for him to enter the bathroom, then took out her phone and dialed Chaochao.
"Mom, did you sleep well last night?" Chaochao's childish voice came from the phone.
"Very well. How are you and your sister?"
"We're both fine. Godmother and Eldest Brother have been with us. Mom, Fourth Uncle said he's going to the hospital to see Younger Brother and Third Uncle later. Can we go?"
"Come along. Later, Mom will have Ying pick you up."
"Let Ying protect you. We still have Nan Yi... Mom, Senior Brother asked what you plan to do with those thirty-two people?"
"Let your father handle it himself. We won't interfere."
"Okay."
"Then you two should eat breakfast. Come over after you eat, Mom will wait here for a while before going to work."
"Okay."
An hour later, the remaining members of the Lan family arrived. Lan Yuxi spent some time with the two children before she and Nan Xiao went to work.
As for the thirty-two people, after Nan Xiao investigated, he let them all go. This was because these people were blackmailed by his mother and hadn't participated in any actions. Now that he had released their families, they wouldn't actively oppose him, even if they didn't feel grateful.
Lan Yuxi had no objection to his decision. After all, it was better to resolve animosities than to create them. However, she still felt a bit uneasy, so she dispatched some personnel to monitor them for a period of time. Only when she was sure they would no longer pose a threat to their family would it be too late to let them go.
Lan Yuxi arrived at school. After only one class, she took Ling Chen to the faculty and staff cafeteria. After lunch, Ling Chen asked her a few questions, which Lan Yuxi answered one by one.
After listening, Ling Chen had a sudden realization and kept thanking her. As they talked, Ling Chen hesitated before speaking.
"Teacher, can I apply to be your teaching assistant?"
Lan Yuxi chuckled. "Certainly, I'm in need of a teaching assistant."
"Then, after I graduate, can I stay and teach at the university?"
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly. "Your family is so successful. Wouldn't being a teacher be a waste of your talent?"