Nan Xiao said in a deep voice, "My affection for Xi Bao is known to me, and Xi Bao knows it. The reason I came back is because I have to listen to my wife. She doesn't want me to go find those people to argue, she must have her reasons."
Hearing the words "my wife," Lan Yu Xi's small face blushed uncontrollably again.
Lan Xiao Qi looked speechlessly at his less-than-impressive sister and walked over to sit on the sofa.
Nan Xiao, afraid of tiring Lan Yu Xi, held her hand and sat down with her.
Lan Xiao Qi glanced at their clasped hands and was about to pick a bone when Lan Yu Xi spoke first.
"Seventh Brother, how is Su Ya's condition?"
Lan Xiao Qi shook his head. "The situation isn't good. If she doesn't have surgery immediately, she has at most half a year to live."
Lan Yu Xi wasn't surprised at all, as she had already realized Su Ya wouldn't live much longer.
"Finding a matching heart within half a year isn't easy. It looks like we can only transplant an artificial heart first."
"I heard her chief physician say that just a few days ago, they found a matching heart. It seems to be a death row inmate. As long as her surgery can proceed, that female inmate will be executed."
Lan Yu Xi always felt that nothing in the world was that coincidental, so she raised an eyebrow and looked at Nan Xiao.
Nan Xiao had the same thought, turning his head to meet Lan Yu Xi's gaze.
Lan Yu Xi pursed her lips and sent a WeChat message.
Soon after, Liu Wan personally brought the food with his men.
Liu Wan frowned almost imperceptibly when he saw Nan Xiao. "Senior Sister, did you really get the marriage certificate?"
"Yes," Lan Yu Xi pouted. "What's with your expression? I just got a marriage certificate, why do you look like you swallowed a fly?"
"I heard from Wu Wan that Master was so angry when he found out you got married that he almost tore the house down. " Liu Wan pointed to his face. "This expression is me worrying for you. Be careful, Master might punish you by making you kneel to the Ancestor."
"If he punishes me, then I'll kneel. As long as he's not angry, I'll do anything."
After Liu Wan saw the waiters set up the food, he waved them away and told them to leave. Once there were no outsiders in the room, he said, "Senior Sister, it's not that I'm saying anything bad about you, but you were too impulsive..."
Liu Wan looked at Nan Xiao, whose face was as dark as water, and explained, "Mr. Nan, I'm not saying you're bad, it's just that my Master and your family have always been at odds. This is really difficult to handle."
Nan Xiao's expression softened slightly. "Another day, I will personally visit to apologize and give Old Hong an explanation."
Liu Wan sighed. "I hope you can explain it clearly. Otherwise, Senior Sister's future life will surely not be easy."
"It definitely will be!"
Liu Wan glanced at the food on the coffee table and said helplessly, "You guys eat first. Just leave it here when you're done, and someone will come to clean it up."
Lan Yu Xi pulled Nan Xiao and pressed him to sit down. "You and Seventh Brother eat first. I'll talk to Liu Wan for a bit and be right back."
As she spoke, Lan Yu Xi gave Liu Wan a look, and Liu Wan quickly followed her out.
Lan Yu Xi led Liu Wan to a secluded spot before speaking, "Liu Wan, Nan Xiao's mother is undergoing surgery, and his maternal grandfather just passed away. He and I can't come to apologize these few days. Call all of them and appease Master for me first. Nan Xiao and I will be there in a few days."
Liu Wan nodded. "I know. Even if you didn't say it, I would go back and try to persuade Master. ...Senior Sister, let me say one more thing, don't be angry. Why did you have to marry Nan Xiao? Can his mother let you live a peaceful life!"
"Today, she no longer has the backing to act arrogantly." Lan Yu Xi said, taking a jade bracelet from her pocket, its entire body a vibrant green. "Take a picture of this for Master. Perhaps if Master sees this jade bracelet, his mood will improve."
"Can this bracelet really appease Master?" Liu Wan asked suspiciously, taking out his phone and taking several photos.
"This is the token of the Nan family's matriarch. Old Nan gave it to me."
"...So, the era of that old woman is over, and you are the mistress of the Nan family... It's settled! I'll tell Master this when I see him later, and he'll surely calm down when he hears it."
Lan Yu Xi patted his shoulder gratefully. "Then I'll trouble you."
"You say that! We are siblings who are not related by blood, why are you being polite with me!"
"We are blood siblings!" Lan Yu Xi corrected with a stern little face.
Liu Wan laughed when he heard this. "Alright, alright, whatever you say is right. I'm leaving now. If I stay too long, you might anger Master again."
"Okay, hurry and go... Keep an eye on Master. If his blood pressure rises, give him his medicine immediately."
Liu Wan made an "ok" gesture and quickly entered the elevator.
Lan Yu Xi turned to go back to the lounge but was blocked by Third Uncle and his group.
Third Uncle's wrinkled face was gloomy, and he sternly questioned, "Lan Yu Xi, what are you holding?"
A cold glint flashed in Lan Yu Xi's eyes, startling everyone into taking a step back.
Lan Yu Xi contemptuously swept them a glance and unhurriedly put the jade bracelet on her wrist.
She hadn't wanted this identity, but this identity was perfect for suppressing them. Why wouldn't she accept it!
Third Uncle said indignantly, "Lan Yu Xi, do you know what this jade bracelet represents? What right do you have to wear it?"
"She is the matriarch of the Nan family. If she doesn't have the right, who does?" a voice that chilled to the bone came from behind them.
Everyone hurriedly turned their heads to look.
Nan Xiao walked over with icy eyes and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lan Yu Xi.
"I just got my marriage certificate with Lan Yu Xi today. From this day forward, she is the ninety-ninth generation matriarch of the Nan family. If you dare to disrespect her, she has the right to exercise her matriarchal authority and expel you from the Nan family."
The crowd erupted in an instant.
Nan Xiao said coldly, "I'm in a bad mood today. If you can shut up, stay. If you have any objections, then get out. This place doesn't need you and doesn't welcome you!"
The corridor fell silent immediately.
They dared not speak, but their eyes kept shifting between Nan Xiao and Lan Yu Xi.
With Lan Yu Xi becoming the new matriarch of the Nan family, did it mean the Nan family was about to change hands?
Nan Xiao put his arm around Lan Yu Xi's slender waist and said gently, "Wife, come in and eat something with me."
At this moment, he was incredibly gentle, with none of his earlier demeanor.
The Nan family members were so shocked they almost dropped their eyeballs. Was this still their family head, whose hands were stained with blood and who carried an aura of slaughter?
Lan Yu Xi blushed and nodded, following him into the lounge under everyone's watchful eyes.
Third Uncle narrowed his eyes dangerously. While everyone was distracted, he took out his phone and went into the stairwell.