Lan Yuxi paused before continuing, "I can accompany you to see her anytime before she wakes up, but once she's awake, I can't go. I fear I might make her faint again from anger."
Nan Xiao's lips twitched. He quickly changed the subject, "I also need to report something to you."
Lan Yuxi tilted her head and asked, "What is it?"
"After the children's performance tomorrow, I have to go to Myanmar."
Lan Yuxi lowered her gaze, hiding the reluctance in her eyes, "To deal with the jade mine matters?"
"Yes."
"How many days will it take for you to return?"
"Three days at most." Nan Xiao reluctantly gripped her hand, "I'll rush back as soon as I'm done with things there."
"Three days?" Lan Yuxi tilted her head and looked at him, "Do you want me to go with you?"
"No, the conditions there are poor, and the security is even worse. You shouldn't go."
Lan Yuxi pouted, "I don't care who I fear, I want to go!"
Nan Xiao soothed her by gently squeezing her small hand, "Mom and Dad are here for a visit. Stay home and accompany them and the children. Once they grow up, they might even find us bothersome when we want to spend time with them."
Lan Yuxi's pout grew higher, "Are you implying I'm not taking good care of them?"
"No, you're taking excellent care of the children. They are not only smart but also very brave. They weren't scared by such a grand occasion today."
"Because they've seen much grander occasions than this before. Their courage has been honed. So, I didn't even ask if they were scared, but rather told them not to worry about me."
"What kind of grander occasions have you seen?" Nan Xiao asked tentatively.
The two children had been together all afternoon, and he hadn't had a chance to ask his daughter what they had gone through these past few years.
"Being chased, with real bullets." Seeing Nan Xiao's face darken again, Lan Yuxi chuckled, "I'm kidding."
Nan Xiao said grimly, "The first part is true, and the second part is false! I knew living abroad wouldn't be too peaceful for you."
Seeing the veins bulging on his forehead, Lan Yuxi quickly comforted him, "Don't be angry anymore. It's all in the past, and the grass on the graves of those who chased us is already a meter high."
Nan Xiao took out his phone and handed it to her, "Save the phone numbers of Xiang Dong and the other three. If I'm not by your side in an emergency, or can't reach you in time, call Xiang Xi. You can also order the other three around anytime."
Lan Yuxi obediently saved the numbers. In reality, she didn't need their help at all, but she had to do as he said to put Nan Xiao at ease.
"The Nan family's hidden guards are also yours and the children's. Find Nan Yi's number and save it first. I'll have Nan Yi go to the hospital later, and you can meet him."
Lan Yuxi glanced at him, "If you give all your people to me and the children, what about you? Don't you know that you are the most dangerous person? The person behind all this has only been quiet for a few days... Who knows about your trip to Myanmar?"
"Everyone knows. This matter can't be kept secret, as someone from the An family also has to go."
Lan Yuxi's heart skipped a beat, "Then aren't you putting yourself under his gun again? No wonder you didn't want me to go. You knew this trip would be very dangerous. You'll not only face the mastermind but also the Nan family."
"Xiang Dong and I will bring some people." Nan Xiao emphasized the words "Xiang Dong."
Lan Yuxi instantly understood. Xiang Dong was his last line of defense, but she was still extremely worried.
"Take all the Nan family's hidden guards with you. I will also notify the Mei Xi members in Myanmar to protect you secretly. Also, I will have Huo Yan's people keep an eye on the situation at all times. As soon as there's any disturbance, I'll inform you... No, I'm still going with you. Otherwise, I'll worry myself to death."
Lan Yuxi nervously clutched her seatbelt.
Nan Xiao gently stroked her head, "At a time like this, we cannot be together. Separating allows us to be each other's best support. Don't worry, for the sake of you and the children, I won't let anything happen to myself."
Lan Yuxi closed her eyes. After a long while, she said, "Alright, I'll listen to you."
"Since you've agreed, you're not allowed to sneak over. Protect yourself and the two children. Only then can I focus."
"Mmm." Lan Yuxi agreed very promptly this time to avoid distracting him. "Who from the An family is going this time?"
"The eldest and the third."
"Got it."
Nan Xiao looked at her with amusement, "What did you get?"
Lan Yuxi narrowed her eyes dangerously, "I can't deal with the mastermind for now, but I'm confident in handling the An family. I guarantee they won't dare to lay a hand on you!"
Nan Xiao curved his lips slightly, "Who are you planning to deal with?"
"That's none of your business. Pretend you don't know about this." Lan Yuxi glanced out the window, "We're here. There are too many people, so let's not talk about these vexing matters."
Nan Xiao gave a soft hum and parked the car.
Five minutes later, they exited the elevator and reached the floor where Old Mrs. Nan resided.
Qiu Shuying, sitting in the waiting area, stood up immediately when she saw them. "Nan Xiao, Yuxi, you're here."
Nan Xiao nodded, "Mom hasn't woken up and doesn't need anyone to look after her. You're not young anymore, so you don't need to stay here all the time."
Qiu Shuying was surprised that Nan Xiao cared about her. She glanced at him in astonishment. Seeing his usual cold expression, she finally believed that the person in front of her was indeed Nan Xiao.
"Okay, I'll go back soon."
"I'll go see Mom." Nan Xiao released Lan Yuxi's hand and turned towards the ICU. He knew it was good enough that Lan Yuxi had accompanied him, he couldn't expect her to accompany him to see his mother.
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly and turned to look at Qiu Shuying, "You don't look very well. Why don't you go back and rest?"
Qiu Shuying sighed, "There's no one to talk to at home. It doesn't matter where I stay. Yuxi, why don't you and Nan Xiao take the children back to the old mansion to live?"
Lan Yuxi said coldly, "If Nan Xiao wants to move back, I won't object, but the children and I won't go."
Qiu Shuying's gaze dimmed, "Alas, the old mansion is a place that devours people without spitting out bones. You've suffered so much there. How could I expect you to go back?"
Lan Yuxi looked at her with a probing gaze, "You clearly know that place devours people without spitting out bones, so why don't you leave?"