Nan Xiao rubbed her head, "I knew it. You definitely know. Because nothing about me can be hidden from you."
Lan Yuxi pouted, "And you still say! You and Yun Si Yan hid so much from me."
Nan Xiao lightly bumped her forehead, "Can we not mention her from now on?"
"I'll only mention her this last time. Anyway, she's almost sentenced. After serving her time here, she'll have to face legal repercussions back in Italy."
Nan Xiao slightly raised his eyebrows, "You seem so relaxed every day, yet nothing escapes your notice. It seems quite a few people are helping you."
Lan Yuxi asked with a smile, "Next, are you going to ask who these people are?"
"No questions, sleep." Nan Xiao took the remote and turned off all the lights in the room.
Lan Yuxi thought he was really tired and wanted to sleep. But just as she was about to close her eyes, a tall figure pressed down on her.
Lan Yuxi's eyes widened in surprise. Just as she was about to tell him to get off, her lips were sealed.
Nan Xiao kissed her passionately. As the passion grew, his hands also became restless.
Lan Yuxi found herself unable to focus on both what was happening above and below. In the end, she gave up resisting and let him do as he pleased. Fortunately, at a crucial moment, reason triumphed over desire, and Nan Xiao slammed on the brakes, sparing the person beneath him.
The sound of the man's heavy breathing filled her ears. The large hand that had been restless moments ago was still entwined around her waist. Lan Yuxi felt like she was floating in the clouds, unsure of where she was heading.
Nan Xiao slowed down and whispered in her ear, "Wife, my first time didn't leave you with a good impression. After I finish with these busy days, I will definitely give you a first time you'll never forget. Don't take in two little ones then."
Lan Yuxi's face flushed, and she snuggled into his arms, her body feeling weak. "Huo Ding has already sent the medicine. After you finish your work, I'll start your treatment."
Nan Xiao chuckled and kissed the top of her head. "My Xi Bao is so cute! You always try to change the subject when you're shy."
Lan Yuxi's mouth twitched, "Weren't you going to sleep? Are you still sleeping or not?"
"Sleep!" Nan Xiao hugged her tighter. "Only when I hold you can I sleep."
"...So I'm just a sleeping pill for you."
"Your function is more than just that. You can make me happy, make me forget all my worries, and fill me with drive..."
Nan Xiao's voice trailed off as he spoke. Lan Yuxi knew he had fallen asleep, and a smile curved her lips. If she could be his medicine that made him eat well and sleep soundly, she would gladly be it.
The next day, Nan Xiao woke up early. Looking at Da Bao in his arms and the two little ones beside him, his face was filled with contentment.
Nan Xiao carefully moved Lan Yuxi's small feet off his lap. Just as he was about to get out of bed, Lan Yuxi clung to him again.
"What time is it?" she mumbled as if in a dream.
Nan Xiao leaned down and kissed her forehead. "It's still early. You sleep a bit longer. I'll go make you breakfast."
Lan Yuxi hugged him tighter. "We have a cook."
"I want to make something you like."
"No need," Lan Yuxi shook her head. After a long pause, she forced her eyes open. "What are your plans for today? Do you need my help?"
Nan Xiao dotingly rubbed her head. "I don't need your help. If you have something to do, go ahead. I'll go to the hospital for a bit, then to the An family. I have to go back to Nan Shi at noon, and I have an important contract to sign in the afternoon."
"Oh... Who's watching the hospital?"
"My sister-in-law and a few bodyguards."
Lan Yuxi looked up at him. "I really admire her. She's been through so much, yet she's still able to act like nothing happened and take care of the old lady."
Nan Xiao rubbed her head and sat up. "Either she truly believes in Buddhism and has let go of everything, or she's an excellent actress, so good that even I haven't noticed anything."
"She even asked me out for dinner yesterday."
"If you don't want to go, then don't. You don't have to put up with anyone's temper from now on."
"Okay." Lan Yuxi sleepily covered her mouth and yawned.
Nan Xiao's gaze fell on her chest, and he smiled, "You've lost weight everywhere, except for this part, which hasn't shrunk but grown quite a bit."
Lan Yuxi was surprised for half a second. Following his gaze, she looked, and then she kicked him.
Before her foot could reach him, Nan Xiao had already swiftly gotten out of bed.
Lan Yuxi pointed at him and said indignantly, "You old pervert!"
Nan Xiao smiled, then walked into the bathroom with his long strides.
After giving him a glare, Lan Yuxi got up and went to the adjacent room to get Nan Xiao another set of loungewear.
As she came out of her brother's room, she saw her parents emerging from the room opposite.
Lan Haolin glanced at the clothes in her hand and asked with a displeased expression, "That kid came over last night?"
Tang Wan unhappily pulled his hand. "What do you mean 'that kid'? He has a name, you know!"
Lan Haolin immediately fell silent.
Tang Wan smiled gently at her daughter. "What does Nan Xiao usually like to eat? I'll ask the cook to make more for him."
"Mom, you don't need to make anything special for him. He's not picky."
Tang Wan glanced at her daughter's room and whispered, "How did your discussion with him go last night?"
"Everything was arranged according to your wishes."
"That's good. With Elder An's passing, if none of your maternal relatives show up, it will give people something to talk about. Did you discuss whether you'll live here or elsewhere later?"
"This..."
Lan Yuxi was about to say that they hadn't reached a conclusion when Nan Xiao came out.
Nan Xiao put his arm around Lan Yuxi's shoulders and smiled, "We'll live here for now, to keep you and Father company. Once the children are a bit older and need to go to school, we'll move to Shengshi Jiangnan, as it's closer to the schools."
"Alright, then you can stay here. Consider us, the Lan family, taking in a live-in son-in-law." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
This was clearly the outcome Lan Haolin wanted, yet his words twisted its meaning.
Tang Wan glared at him displeasedly.
Lan Haolin sheepishly rubbed his nose. "Did I say something wrong again?"
Tang Wan snorted. "What do you think?"
Lan Haolin looked at Nan Xiao with a stern face. "Did I say something wrong?"
Nan Xiao's mouth twitched. "No. It is my honor to be your live-in son-in-law."
"That's right, you brat, you know what's good for you! I'm telling you, my daughter is the treasure of our entire family. If you dare to bully her in the future, you'll see how I deal with you!"
"Don't worry, under normal circumstances, it's Xi Bao who bullies me, and I never fight back or retort."
Lan Yuxi speechlessly handed him the loungewear. "When have I ever bullied you?"
Nan Xiao tilted his head and smiled at her. "In my dreams."
Lan Yuxi smiled and nudged him. "I think you're talking in your sleep too! Go get changed quickly."
"Okay, I'll go change now. By the way, Xiang Dong will be here soon. Call the gatekeeper and let them in."