Ling Chen said sincerely, "You've helped me and my family so much. I want to repay you, but other than helping you with some college work, I can't do anything else. So, please give me this opportunity."
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at him. "I'm a doctor, and saving lives is my duty. As for the Blue Ling Golden Needle Secret Manual, it belongs to both our families anyway, so you owe me nothing. But if you like this job, then study hard. When you get your teacher's certification, Blue Ling College will always welcome you."
"I've already started preparing. Wait for my good news."
"Do your parents agree?"
"They are very supportive. My father said that after my mother's health improves a bit, they will come to Hua Nation to live for a while. If they get used to it, they won't go back."
Lan Yuxi nodded with a smile. "Tell your parents that Hua Nation welcomes them. When they arrive, I'll arrange everything to make them feel at home."
Ling Chen nodded vigorously. "Okay, I'll thank you on behalf of my parents."
Lan Yuxi patted his shoulder with a smile. "Do you consider me a friend?"
Ling Chen was startled, then quickly nodded. "Of course, we're friends!"
"If you consider me a friend, then don't use formal language all the time. It makes us seem distant."
"Oh, okay."
"Come over to my place this weekend."
Ling Chen was surprised again, then smiled. "Okay. I definitely will!"
Lan Yuxi smiled and stood up. "Let's go, get some rest. We have classes in the afternoon."
In the evening, Lan Yuxi returned home and saw Chaochao and Mumu playing with their eight little friends on the lawn with Shi Kuo and Shi Han.
Lan Yuxi smiled with satisfaction. Chaochao had listened to her words and was building rapport with his friends.
Mumu saw her mother had returned and quickly ran over. "Mom~"
Lan Yuxi raised her hand and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Are you tired?"
"Not tired! We're playing games, it's so much fun!" Mumu looked towards the car. "Where's Dad?"
"Dad has something to do today and will be back late." Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at the other children. "Go play. After Mom changes, I'll come and join you."
Chaochao quickly walked over. "Mom, you should go rest. You don't need to stay with us."
Lan Yuxi saw the other children had also stopped. She quickly said, "Okay, I'll go rest. You guys continue playing. I won't disturb you."
Lan Yuxi smiled and returned to the living room. As soon as she entered, Lan Muguo came to meet her. "You're back at the right time. I have to meet a client today and might be back late."
"Meeting a client? Looks like your hotel will be opening soon."
"It could have opened these past few days, but since Mom and Dad aren't here, I wanted to do a trial run. I'll officially open when they arrive."
"How did you and Qiyue work things out?"
Lan Muguo smiled and said, "Nan Xiangdong has already sent someone to take over her work. After a couple more days of handover, she can come to the hotel to help me."
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at him. "Good people have good fortune. Qiyue is so wonderful, you must cherish her."
"I know. I would disappoint anyone but her. By the way, her mother called her yesterday and made Qiyue cry. I can see she's not in a good mood today. When you have time, help me talk to her."
Lan Yuxi frowned slightly. "Which mother?"
Lan Muguo frowned. "The one who gave birth to her. The one who raised her has already been sentenced. She doesn't have Qiyue's new phone number."
"What did her mother say to her? It made her cry."
"It seemed to be about Nan Xiao. No matter how I asked, she wouldn't say. Then something happened at home, so I didn't ask further."
Lan Yuxi narrowed her eyes. "This is trouble brewing again! Leave this to me. You hurry up, drink less, and come back early after you're done."
Lan Muguo nodded, picked up his coat, and left.
Lan Yuxi raised her hand and summoned Ying. "Have the brothers sent to Nanjiang reported any news recently?"
"They report every day, but it's all trivial matters, so I didn't tell you."
"Tell me, what kind of trivial matters?"
"These past few days, Xiao Fengru has been taking Nan Xiao out every day, either shopping or getting beauty treatments. Today they went out again, buying a lot of clothes and jewelry. It seems Nan Xiao is going on a date tonight."
Lan Yuxi tapped her knee lightly. "Tell the people over there to keep an eye on Nan Xiao and see where she goes and who she meets."
"Yes." Ying responded, then took out his phone and dialed.
Lan Yuxi went upstairs. After she changed and came down, Ying quickly reported, "Master Xi, Nan Xiao went to the Silver Eagle Resort. She went with Xiao Fengru. They booked a room and haven't come out since."
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly. "Keep watching them!"
"Yes!"
As soon as Ying left, Windsor ran down from upstairs with her phone. "Yuxi, my mother is coming back!"
Lan Yuxi looked over joyfully. "Really? When is she coming back?"
"She said she'll arrive in Kyoto tomorrow night!" Tears welled up in Windsor's eyes. "This is great, I can finally see her!"
Lan Yuxi smiled, hugged her, then took out her phone and dialed.
As soon as the call connected, Lan Xiaoqi's voice came through. "Xi'er, I was just about to call you. Sixth Brother brought the equipment over. Six Brother and I have given Aunt Hong a systematic check-up, and Aunt Hong's health is now completely stable for flying."
"Good! That's great!"
"Sixth Brother will escort Aunt Hong back this time. After Sixth Brother's term is up, I'll go over."
Lan Yuxi smiled and said, "Don't come over. You might attract Nainai again, and I can't handle her."
"...Don't mention her to me. She's too clingy."
Lan Yuxi smiled, gave some more instructions, and then hung up. She looked at Windsor. "Sister-in-law, don't worry, my Shiniang is in very good condition. I'll have Huo Ding arrange a ward for her right away. When she returns, we'll go pick her up together."
"Okay! I... I'll go prepare some things for her hospital stay. Once everything is arranged, we won't be flustered."
As Windsor was about to leave, Lan Yuxi pulled her back.
"Sister-in-law, you don't need to do these small things yourself. I'll tell the housekeeper later."
"But, I have to do something for my mother, otherwise, I'll feel too guilty."
Lan Yuxi smiled. "When my Shiniang returns, won't you have plenty to do?"
Windsor smiled and tapped her forehead. "That's true."
Lan Yuxi curled her lips slightly. "Sister-in-law, please sit down. I'll call Huo Ding."