Nan Xiao glanced at his father-in-law. Although he appeared to be hands-off, if he wanted something done, nothing was beyond his reach.
Indeed, if he hadn't possessed any capability, how could the Lan family have risen during his generation?
Lan Haolin cast a faint glance at him and continued, "Third brother, you'll accompany Nan Xiao to Myanmar tomorrow."
Lan Muwei frowned. "Why? I came to be with my sister and the two little ones, not with him!"
Tang Wan's brows furrowed slightly. "Your father wants you to go, so you go!"
Lan Yuxi looked at her parents gratefully. She had only mentioned it in passing, and she never expected them to not only listen but also consider Nan Xiao so thoughtfully.
Lan Muwei looked at his sister's pleading eyes and knew that this trip to Myanmar was likely not simple.
"Fine, for my sister and the two little ones, I'll accompany him. But we have an agreement: after returning from Myanmar, I'll stay here with my sister and the two little ones for a month."
Lan Xiao Wu gave him a disdainful look.
Lan Muwei picked up a tissue and tossed it at him. "If you look at me like that again, I'll take six months off!"
Lan Xiao Wu caught the tissue and grinned ingratiatingly. "Third brother, I was looking at you with admiration just now. If you don't want me to look at you like this, then how should I look at you?"
Lan Muwei glared at him irritably. "Get lost!"
Nan Xiao watched their brotherly interaction and curled his lips slightly. "Dad, I've already made arrangements there, so Third Brother won't be needed."
Lan Muwei glanced over when he heard Nan Xiao call him Third Brother.
Lan Haolin knew that as soon as he spoke, it wouldn't be anything good, so he spoke first, "This matter is settled."
Lan Yuxi reached out and took Nan Xiao's hand, saying with a smile, "Let Third Brother accompany you. That way, everyone will feel at ease."
Nan Xiao hummed softly and clasped her hand back.
Lan Muwei looked at the interaction between the two, feeling a pang of sadness. He hadn't even had enough time to get close to his own sister before this handsome man whisked her away. However, seeing the affectionate look in his sister's eyes as she gazed at Nan Xiao, he felt that for his sister's sake, he had to accompany Nan Xiao on this trip.
After a while, Nan Xiao went into the study with his father. When Lan Muwei saw Nan Xiao leave, he quickly went to sit beside his sister.
"Sister, what are you looking at him like that for! That man, apart from being good-looking, doesn't have any other merits!"
Lan Yuxi pouted. "You haven't spent any time with him, so how do you know he doesn't have any merits?"
Lan Mu Si pondered. "Third brother, Nan Xiao is a decent person, worth getting to know."
Lan Muwei raised an eyebrow and asked, "In what way?"
"You'll find out eventually if you spend more time with him." Lan Mu Si looked at Lan Yuxi. "The recruitment for the academy is over. I'll give you the list later, and you can review it."
Lan Yuxi quickly waved her hand. "I won't look. Second brother's work is reliable. I need to go to the pharmaceutical factory this weekend, and I'll visit the academy next Monday. Have the welfare houses already been distributed?"
"They've all been distributed, and some teachers have already moved in."
"Thank you, Second Brother. It's thanks to you; otherwise, I'd be overwhelmed by myself."
Lan Muwei smiled and rubbed her head. "If there's anything else you need, Third Brother can help you too."
Lan Yuxi looked at him with a serious expression. "Third Brother, this trip to Myanmar is fraught with danger. Helping me take care of you and Nan Xiao is the greatest help you can give me."
"That serious?"
"Nan Xiao is going to take over the inheritance. His uncles will definitely not be willing to hand over this lucrative asset to him. Also, Nan Xiao has encountered danger on his previous trips, and I'm afraid this one will be no exception. The An family is easy to deal with, but the person who has been hiding behind the scenes is troublesome."
Lan Muwei saw his sister clench her fists with worry and gently rubbed her head. "Don't worry, Third Brother will definitely help you protect him."
Lan Yuxi tightly grasped his hand. "Not just him, but you too. Neither of you can get hurt."
"Okay." Lan Muwei smiled and patted her head. "Let's go. Tell me how you and Nan Xiao planned everything."
Lan Yuxi glanced at her parents and other brothers. Seeing their worried expressions, she explained their plan with Nan Xiao to them.
Everyone nodded after listening.
The next morning.
Lan Yuxi opened her eyes, and the bed was already bathed in sunlight.
Lan Yuxi was greatly startled and quickly sat up.
"Hiss—" She moved too quickly, and the pain made her gasp.
Lan Yuxi rubbed her sore legs and secretly cursed Nan Xiao.
That scoundrel!
To prevent her from seeing him off, he had worn her out until the middle of the night. Now, her entire body felt as if it had been taken apart and reassembled, so sore that she didn't want to get out of bed.
Lan Yuxi picked up her phone and dialed. After confirming that Nan Xiao had boarded his plane, she collapsed back onto the bed.
"Eagle, have those An family members been apprehended?"
"They've all been apprehended and sent to the island."
"Send me the recordings."
"Okay."
"By the way, has the Nan family contacted you?"
"Yes, they've raised the price to two hundred million."
"When he offers five hundred million, give him the person."
"Okay."
Lan Yuxi hung up the phone and rested for nearly half an hour before climbing out of bed.
When she went downstairs, only Tang Wan was there.
Lan Yuxi asked suspiciously, "Mom, why are you alone?"
Tang Wan smiled. "The two children start their formal classes today. Your father and Old Man Nan went with them to observe, not wanting to worry. Your brothers have also gone about their business."
Lan Yuxi slapped her forehead. "Oh no, I didn't even get to see off my fifth brother."
"He hasn't left yet! He said he'd leave after lunch."
Lan Yuxi looked around. "Then where is he?"
"Not up yet... He's coming down." Tang Wan smiled and pointed upstairs.
Lan Yuxi joyfully turned her head. "Fifth Brother!"
Lan Xiao Wu walked down with a smile. "You're up. Haven't eaten yet? Come on, Fifth Brother will accompany you for a meal."
Lan Yuxi smiled and linked her arm with his. "Fifth Brother, I hope the next time you visit, you won't be alone. Then someone will accompany you for meals every day."
Lan Xiao Wu smiled and poked her forehead. "In front of Mom, don't try to sow discord!"
Lan Yuxi laughed. "If I don't stir things up a bit, you won't know to hurry."
The cook saw the brother and sister enter and quickly brought the dishes.
"Miss, these are buns that Mr. Nan made for you early this morning. They've been kept warm in the pot. Please eat them while they're hot, you and Mr. Shu."
Lan Yuxi looked at the steaming buns and her eyes turned slightly red.
Lan Xiao Wu gently stroked her head. "Eat up, don't let that boy's kindness go to waste."
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips. "This person is so annoying! I barely slept last night, why did he get up so early to make these!"
Lan Xiao Wu curled his lips slightly. "You say that, but in your heart, you're already incredibly moved, aren't you?"