Luo Wanqi spoke rapidly, "If you're my good sister, don't tell him. Because no matter what you say, he'll agree. I don't want to tie him down with you and this child."
Lan Yuxi's eyes dimmed. "Alright, I'll listen to you. I won't tell him. But we need to figure out how to tell Dad Luo and Mom Luo."
Luo Wanqi pouted. "Either I run away from home, or you tell them."
Lan Yuxi rolled her eyes at her, then let out a chuckle and smiled. "Alright, I'll tell them. Who told me I owe you so much."
Luo Wanqi pursed her lips. "Good that you know!"
"I won't tell them tonight, lest Dad Luo and Mom Luo can't sleep well."
"Mm."
"You come stay with me. I'll help you recuperate. And you shouldn't go to work these few days."
"What about the research institute then?"
"The earth won't stop spinning without you. I'll find someone to do your work."
"Can you?"
"Of course. Let's go." Lan Yuxi said, helping Luo Wanqi up.
Luo Wanqi stopped her. "Wait a moment, I'll get some pajamas."
"Do we lack clothes at my place?" Lan Yuxi pulled her hand and walked out of the room with a smile.
Miao Siqi saw them coming down from upstairs and said with a smile, "I'll go wash some fruit for you both."
"Mom Luo, don't bother. Wanqi is staying with me tonight. If we get back too late, I'm afraid the two little ones will be asleep, and they won't get to see their godmother."
Miao Siqi looked at her daughter with some concern. "Can your body handle it?"
"Yuxi said she'll help me adjust."
"Then it's fine. Hurry up and go. While gastritis isn't a major illness, it's still not a good thing."
Luo Wanqi glanced at her mother guiltily and followed Lan Yuxi out.
As Lan Yuxi helped Luo Wanqi to the main entrance, she saw Nan Xiao talking with Dad Luo and Luo Jiaqi.
Nan Xiao saw Lan Yuxi and walked over with a smile.
Lan Yuxi's eyes curved into crescents. "You're back!"
"Mm. As soon as I got back, I heard you were here, so I came to pick you up." Nan Xiao took her hand. "Can we go home?"
"Mm, Wanqi is staying at our place tonight." Lan Yuxi said, looking at Dad Luo and Luo Jiaqi. "Dad Luo, Brother Jiaqi, don't come back so late in the future. I'll find someone to help you tomorrow."
Dad Luo smiled. "We didn't used to come back this late. Today we were waiting for some experimental data."
Luo Jiaqi smiled at her, then looked at Luo Wanqi. "Your health isn't good. You should rest at home and not bother Yuxi."
Lan Yuxi let go of Nan Xiao and linked arms with Luo Wanqi. "Wanqi is staying at my place precisely because her health isn't good. I need to help her recuperate."
"That's fine then." Luo Jiaqi glanced at the car behind him. "Why don't I drive you over?"
"No need. It's only a few minutes away. We'll walk there shortly." Lan Yuxi, fearing Dad Luo and Luo Jiaqi would worry, added, "Wanqi just stays at the research institute for too long. She needs to take walks more often."
Hearing her say this, Luo Jiaqi and his father took a step back, clearing the way for them.
Nan Xiao saw Lan Yuxi constantly supporting Luo Wanqi and didn't step forward to interfere, silently following them.
Luo Wanqi nudged Lan Yuxi apologetically. "Go accompany Nan Xiao. I can manage on my own."
"Why should I accompany him? I see him every day. We haven't seen each other for days..." Lan Yuxi glanced at her. "Have you been deliberately avoiding me these past few days?"
Luo Wanqi pinched her.
Lan Yuxi gasped in pain.
Nan Xiao quickly came over. "What's wrong?"
"She pinched me!" Lan Yuxi complained with a wronged expression.
Nan Xiao gave Luo Wanqi a cold look. Luo Wanqi quickly retracted her hand.
Lan Yuxi smiled and patted Nan Xiao's arm. "What are you doing! If you keep looking at her like that, she won't dare to come to our house anymore."
"What is there for her not to dare? When she talks back to me, she's even fiercer than you." Nan Xiao forcibly separated Lan Yuxi and Luo Wanqi, standing between them.
Lan Yuxi smiled and pushed him. "Stop messing around. Why are you standing between us? Wanqi and I still have things to say."
Nan Xiao said sternly, "We'll talk when we get back. It's getting dark. Watch your step."
Lan Yuxi pouted and could only let him hold her hand as they returned home.
Mu Mu saw her father had returned and immediately clung to him.
Nan Xiao smiled and picked her up. "Did you miss Daddy?"
"Yes, I missed you so much!" Mu Mu pouted and kissed her father. Then she reached out to Luo Wanqi. "Godmother, you finally remembered your baby~"
Luo Wanqi smiled and pinched her little cheek. "I'm sorry, darling. Godmother has been very busy lately and hasn't had time to play with you."
Lan Yuxi smiled and said, "Your godmother will be staying with us for a few days. You have to take good care of her."
"Really? That's great!" Mu Mu slid out of her father's arms and took Luo Wanqi's hand. "Godmother, can you share a room with me?"
"Okay!" Luo Wanqi bent down to pick up Mu Mu.
Lan Yuxi quickly stopped her. "Wanqi, you're not well. Don't carry Mu Mu. Go sit on the sofa."
Mu Mu looked at Luo Wanqi nervously. "Is Godmother sick?"
Luo Wanqi smiled and ruffled her hair. "It's okay. Godmother's stomach just feels a bit uncomfortable."
Tang Wan walked in from outside with a smile. "Wanqi is here."
"Godmother, you're back from your walk."
Lan Yuxi, seeing someone to talk to Luo Wanqi, quickly went into the storage room.
Nan Xiao followed her in shortly. As soon as Lan Yuxi turned around, he hugged her tightly.
"Wife, I came back late today. Are you angry?"
Lan Yuxi looked up at him. "What's there to be angry about? You're not in control of your own schedule."
Nan Xiao leaned down and kissed her lips. "If you're not angry, why did you bring Luo Wanqi over?"
"She..." Lan Yuxi pushed him away. "I'll tell you about her later. I need to prepare some medicine for her first."
"Is she really sick? Is it serious?"
"It's quite serious. It could be life-threatening." Lan Yuxi opened the medicine cabinet and took out several Chinese herbs. "I'll decoct the medicine for her. You've had a long day too. Go upstairs and rest first."
"You don't need to do this yourself. The cook can do it."
"But I need to give instructions, otherwise the cook won't know how much water to use."
"I'll go with you."
Lan Yuxi glanced at his clothes. "Go change your clothes and take a shower first. By then, I'll be almost done here."
Nan Xiao reluctantly agreed.
Lan Yuxi smirked, took the herbs to the kitchen, instructed the cook on how to decoct them, then pushed open the side door of the kitchen into the dining room, and took out her phone to make a call.