Nan Xiao smiled with a hint of helplessness. Throughout the journey, Lan Muwei had been protecting him. He knew Lan Muwei did this for Xi Bao, but he couldn't let him get hurt, lest he wouldn't be able to explain it to Xi Bao upon their return.
"Third Brother, no need to be nervous, the person outside is Xiang Dong."
Lan Muwei listened carefully, then reached out and opened the door.
Nan Xiang Dong nodded at him, entered, and said to Nan Xiao, "You guessed it right. Those two from the An family really want to stall. They told me that their family members are all missing and they want to return home. After finding their family, they'll come back to handle things here."
Nan Xiao chuckled, "Didn't you tell them that the moment we return to the country, their family members will return home?"
"I did. After I finished speaking, those two were so angry they cursed me out. I just asked them, 'You constantly want to kill me, and you won't let me protect myself?' Only then did they quiet down and promise me they'd complete the handover tomorrow and I could return by tomorrow morning at the latest."
"Tomorrow is too late. Xi Bao will worry. Complete the handover as soon as possible tomorrow and aim to take off before eight o'clock."
"Alright, I'll go back and prepare."
"You're not going back tonight. I'll negotiate with them personally tomorrow."
Lan Muwei frowned slightly, "Can't you just stay here honestly? I'll go with Xiang Dong tomorrow."
Nan Xiao smiled, "Third Brother, I'm not that fragile. I have to go this time because I understand them the best. If they make even the slightest move, I'll be able to detect it immediately."
"Then if something happens to you, you'll have to explain it to Xi'er yourself when we get back!" Lan Muwei huffed and sat down on the sofa.
"Third Brother, don't worry, nothing will happen to me."
However, Nan Xiao had spoken too soon.
The An family had been brought under control, but he hadn't accounted for the local powers in Myanmar. Fortunately, the elite fighters he brought delivered a fatal blow to the local power brokers who had been coveting the jade mine, thereby averting the crisis.
The An brothers, after witnessing the battle, were so terrified that they couldn't sleep for days. The men Nan Xiao brought were like Asuras, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportune moment to strike a fatal blow. If they had attacked, they would have been the ones to die.
At midnight the next day, Nan Xiao and his men arrived safely in Kyoto.
Lan Yuxi thought he would land the private jet directly at the Half Mountain Villa, so she sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, waiting. However, what she saw wasn't a plane, but a fluffy, large head peeking up from below the window.
Lan Yuxi happily pulled open the window.
Nan Xiao, seeing her, was momentarily stunned before leaping inside.
Lan Yuxi looked him up and down, "You're okay... mmmph..."
The rest of Lan Yuxi's words were swallowed by Nan Xiao.
After a long while, Lan Yuxi pushed him away, her small face flushed, "Are you not injured?"
"No." Nan Xiao gently stroked her rosy cheek, "You look like you've lost some weight."
"No, it's only been a few days, how could I have lost weight? You, on the other hand, have gotten darker."
"The sun there is too fierce. It's nothing, I'll be back to normal in a few days." Nan Xiao smiled, bent down, picked her up, and headed straight for the large bed.
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips and held his neck tightly, "You came back alone? Where's Third Brother?"
"He went straight up to the third floor."
Lan Yuxi giggled, "You two are something else! Why climb through the window when there's a door?"
"We didn't want to wake you up."
"I suspect like me, neither of them has slept."
Nan Xiao smiled and placed her on the bed, leaning over her, "Third Brother said that after he got into the room, he'd send a message in the group chat. Your family's group chat. Grandpa is already in it, why aren't I?"
Lan Yuxi smiled and tugged his ear, "Why would you want to join? That's not my family's group chat. That's a new group Dad created a few days ago. Grandpa joining was actually to see my grandma, but my grandma never joined."
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly and leaned in to kiss her again. However, before his lips could meet hers, there was a knock on the door.
Lan Yuxi smiled and pushed him, "Get up, I'll get the door."
Nan Xiao rolled onto the bed dejectedly, "Who is it? This is."
"Your son and your daughter." Lan Yuxi adjusted her rumpled pajamas and got out of bed.
"You can tell that?"
"They're short, so their knocking sound is lower."
Nan Xiao listened carefully and realized it was true. He quickly kicked off his shoes and dove under the covers.
Lan Yuxi glanced back at this scene and almost burst out laughing. This guy had been acting recklessly since he entered the room, and now he had to hide under the covers.
Nan Xiao's mouth twitched, "Hurry up and open the door, don't keep the children waiting."
Lan Yuxi took two quick steps and opened the door with a smile.
Mumu tilted her small head and asked, "Mom, is Dad really back?"
Lan Yuxi ruffled her hair, "He's back, come in quickly."
Mumu held her brother's hand and scurried in.
Nan Xiao, leaning against the headboard under the covers, saw the two children run in with concerned expressions. He smiled and spread his arms, "Come here, babies, let Daddy hug you."
Mumu let go of her brother's hand and quickly climbed onto the bed, "Daddy, Mumu missed you so much. Brother missed you too!"
Nan Xiao smiled, kissed her forehead, and then reached out his large hand to his son.
Zhaozhao hesitated for a moment, then took his hand and climbed onto the bed.
Nan Xiao hugged the two little ones, one on each side, showering them with kisses. "Have you been listening to Mommy these past few days?"
Mumu nodded seriously, "Yes, we've been very obedient to Mommy!"
Zhaozhao's small face was serious as he asked, "Daddy, are you injured?"
Nan Xiao smiled and shook his head, "No, why do you ask?"
"You got into bed without taking off your clothes. I thought you were injured."
Lan Yuxi couldn't help but laugh.
Nan Xiao glanced at her and then said to his son, "Daddy didn't have time to take off his clothes before you came in."
Mumu covered her mouth and giggled, "Daddy's dirty, getting into bed without bathing."
Nan Xiao smiled and flicked her nose, "Then wait for Daddy, I'll go take a bath and come back to play with you, okay?"
Lan Yuxi looked over in surprise. Had he recovered so quickly?
Mumu nodded vigorously, "Okay! I want to hear Daddy's stories about Myanmar."
Nan Xiao leaned down and kissed the top of her head, "Then Daddy is going, I'll be back in five minutes to play with you."
Lan Yuxi watched him lift the covers and get out of bed. She deliberately glanced at his back before smiling and handing him a bathrobe.
Nan Xiao dotingly pinched her rosy cheek, "Go lie down with the children for a bit, I'll be back soon."
"Mm." Lan Yuxi waited until he entered the bathroom, then smiled and got into bed, "You two little rascals, why aren't you asleep yet? Didn't Mommy say no staying up late?"