Lan Yuxi chuckled lightly, "Whether he chose not to save someone from a certain death, I don't know. But I do know some people are committing murder for personal gain."
After Lan Yuxi finished speaking, she led Ruan Sizhe back to the main door.
Su Chi narrowed his eyes, "Lan Yuxi, what do you mean?"
Lan Yuxi turned back and gave him a mysterious smile, then pulled Ruan Sizhe back to the courtyard gate. The side gate slammed shut.
After walking a distance, Ruan Sizhe asked suspiciously, "Master, you clearly have evidence of his crimes. Why isn't Second Uncle arresting him?"
"Your Second Uncle said the time isn't right yet..." Lan Yuxi's voice trailed off. She turned her head to look at him, "Didn't I tell you not to meddle in these messy affairs? How did you know I had evidence of his crimes?"
Ruan Sizhe gave a simple chuckle, "You hadn't told me yet at that time."
Lan Yuxi gave him a side-eye, "I'll say it again, focus on your studies from now on, and don't get involved in those extraneous matters!"
"...It seems I can't, because Mu Mu's father told me I should go to his place during winter and summer breaks to learn business."
Lan Yuxi paused for a moment, then smiled, "Then go. He's a rare and good teacher."
Ruan Sizhe frowned slightly, "It seems you didn't know about this. Did he not discuss it with you?"
"He mentioned it when we spoke on the phone a few days ago, but I didn't realize he had told you so quickly."
"Then me learning martial arts from him, was that also with your consent?"
Lan Yuxi nodded, "My martial arts style is more yin and gentle, not suitable for you. After you've built a solid foundation with him, I'll teach you Hongmen boxing."
Seeing that Lan Yuxi would ultimately be the one teaching him, Ruan Sizhe smiled with satisfaction.
As the master and disciple entered the hall, the doorbell rang again from outside.
Lan Yuxi thought it was Su Chi again and frowned displeasedly.
The butler glanced at her expression and quickly went to answer the door. He returned a moment later.
"Miss, there's a young lady surnamed Yan outside who wishes to see you. She said that if you don't see her, she'll live in her car until you do."
Lan Yuxi rubbed her forehead, "Did Su Chi leave?"
"He did."
"Let her in."
The butler acknowledged and walked out.
Ruan Sizhe looked at Lan Yuxi, "She came this quickly. Did she finalize things with her father?"
Lan Yuxi gave him a sinister look.
Ruan Sizhe quickly made a zipping motion with his lips.
Lan Yuxi glared at him impatiently, "Go upstairs! The butler has already sent your clothes up. Go get changed."
"Okay." Ruan Sizhe acknowledged and obediently went upstairs.
Nan Xiao leaned against the railing, watching him leisurely, "Scolded?"
Ruan Sizhe pursed his lips and jogged up to the third floor.
Lan Yuxi looked up and waved at Nan Xiao, signaling him to go back inside quickly.
She could handle Yan Chuting alone; there was no need to involve him.
Nan Xiao smiled, turned, and went back to the bedroom. His wife had picked out so many clothes for him earlier, he needed to sort them out. Once he was done, his wife would have more time to rest.
Downstairs, Lan Yuxi had just picked up her teacup when Yan Chuting walked in with a curious expression.
"Lan Yuxi, your place is so opulent! You can't possibly say my family's affairs are not worth mentioning."
Lan Yuxi lifted her eyelids and glanced at her, "Sit."
Yan Chuting didn't stand on ceremony and sat down beside her with an easy demeanor.
"Tea or coffee?"
"Whatever." Yan Chuting looked around, "Your house must be several thousand square meters, right?"
"Over ten thousand square meters."
"Wow! Nan Xiao really spoils you, giving you such a big house just like that."
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly and poured her a cup of tea, "Nan Xiao does spoil me, but this house wasn't given to me; it's my own."
Yan Chuting took the teacup and took a sip, "Rich enough to rival a nation, that's what people like you are! Do you need servants? I'll apply."
Lan Yuxi hooked her lips slightly, "Ming Zicheng doesn't come here. Even if you stay with me your whole life, you won't see him."
"It doesn't matter if I don't see him. I'm just looking for a job."
Lan Yuxi squinted at her, "Did your father kick you out?"
"No, I just didn't want to go home."
"Had a fight?"
"Mhm." Yan Chuting took a large gulp of tea, "My dad is a bit unreasonable. He doesn't listen to anything I say."
Lan Yuxi crossed her arms and smiled, "You say he won't listen because he only believes what he sees with his own eyes. Don't argue with him; in a few days, he'll regret it."
"But I don't want him to regret it..."
Lan Yuxi chuckled, "You're afraid his mistakes will affect your future with Ming Zicheng, aren't you?"
Yan Chuting's mouth twitched, "Lan Yuxi, you're even more direct than I am!"
"If I weren't direct, would you understand?" Lan Yuxi raised her teacup to cover her smiling lips.
Yan Chuting savored the taste and let out a yelp, "Lan Yuxi, are you saying I'm an idiot and can't understand human speech?"
"Cough, cough..." Lan Yuxi choked on her tea and coughed a few times.
Yan Chuting pouted and handed her a tissue.
Lan Yuxi wiped her lips with the tissue and said with a smile, "Actually, I'm a bit silly too. If you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have guessed why you're here."
Yan Chuting's eyes immediately welled up, "I have nowhere to go. Please take me in."
Lan Yuxi gave her a side-eye, "We don't share the same last name. I'm not obligated to."
"If it's absolutely necessary, I'll change my surname."
"Are you crazy!"
"Lan Yuxi, I'm really not kidding. I've truly had a huge fight with my dad!"
"If I'm not mistaken, after your argument, he told you that if you believe Lan Yuxi, then go to her and let her support you."
Yan Chuting's mouth flew open in shock, "Are you an immortal? You know even this!"
"Not only do I know this, but I also know what else your dad said."
Lan Yuxi's words piqued Yan Chuting's curiosity, "Then tell me, let's see how accurate your guess is."
Lan Yuxi glanced at her, "Your dad asked you to monitor my every move. Only by doing so can he know if I'm a good person or a bad person. Perhaps he can also see if I have any intentions towards Ming Zicheng, so you don't get fooled by me like an idiot."
"Wow!" Yan Chuting exclaimed, "You're too amazing!"
Lan Yuxi smiled and flicked her forehead, "Silly girl! You're being used by your dad. He deliberately picked a fight with you because he actually wants you to spy on me."
Yan Chuting's mouth dropped open in shock.
Lan Yuxi narrowed her eyes, observing that Governor Yan, that fence-sitter, had stopped wavering. He was now completely on Su Chi's side.
Thinking this, Lan Yuxi picked up her phone and dialed Nan Xiangdong.
"Xiangdong, have you left yet?"
"No, but I'll be leaving soon."
"Come by when you leave. I have someone here who needs your help to arrange something."