Lan Yuxi frowned and interrupted her subordinate's words, "The identification result confirmed she is Fu Rui Xi, right?"
"Yes!" The person on the other end of the line was startled by her icy tone, almost biting their tongue.
"Did you find out where the ambulance went?"
"It went to a nursing home. They picked up an elderly person from inside, but that doctor and Fu Rui Xi didn't come out with them. Our people are currently searching room by room in the nursing home, but haven't found them yet."
"Searching like this won't work, it will disturb the elderly. Go check the surrounding surveillance footage for any suspicious individuals leaving."
"Yes."
After Lan Yuxi hung up, she turned to go back to the private room and bumped directly into Nan Xiao, who was walking over.
Nan Xiao reached out to steady her, "You haven't found her?"
"Mm, someone did help her. After that person took her into a nursing home, they disappeared. Also, the identification results are out, and it's just as I suspected, she is Fu Rui Xi herself."
"Perhaps she really is Fu Rui Xi."
Lan Yuxi shook her head, "You need to trust my intuition!"
Nan Xiao reached out and rubbed her head, "Don't be upset. I'll help you look."
Lan Yuxi pouted, "If I can't find her, can you?"
"Don't always underestimate my subordinates. They haven't made a mistake on any mission I've given them over the years."
Lan Yuxi was immediately displeased upon hearing this, "What you're saying is, my people aren't good enough?"
Nan Xiao plastered on a conciliatory smile and pinched her pert nose, "I know you're feeling uncomfortable. Give your husband some face in public, and when we get home, I'll lie down and let you deal with me."
"Pfft—"
"Haha..."
Two young girls walked past them, arm in arm and laughing.
Lan Yuxi pouted and glared at Nan Xiao.
"Sister, isn't that the head of the Nan family, Nan Xiao?"
"Really? I heard Nan Xiao is very fierce. How can he be talking so submissively to a woman?"
"But it looks just like him!"
The two girls even looked back at them as they spoke.
"It really is him. He's even more handsome than in the photos."
The two girls thought they were speaking softly, but Lan Yuxi and Nan Xiao's hearing were far superior to ordinary people. Every word of their conversation drifted into their ears.
As soon as Lan Yuxi recognized the faces of the two girls, her gaze instantly turned cold, and she pulled Nan Xiao back into the private room.
Nan Xiao initially thought she was unwilling for those girls to see him. It was only when they got home that he realized those two girls were from the Wang family, and very likely candidates his mother had in mind for him.
After Lan Yuxi finished explaining, Nan Xiao's expression gradually turned grim.
"I originally planned to deal with the Wang family later, but it seems we'll have to expedite things."
Lan Yuxi looked at him with a half-smile, "You can't do anything about your mother, so you have to find a way to cut off her options indirectly."
Nan Xiao smiled and lightly flicked her nose, "Why are you smiling like that?"
"Smiling at your helplessness."
Nan Xiao sighed, "Fortunately, you care about me, otherwise, life would be unbearable... I'll call Ming Zi Cheng in the study."
"Call him here. Ask him to come for dinner tonight. We can talk about anything later."
"Will he have time to come?"
"Yes, he loves my private collection of red wine. If you invite him, he'll run here on his own two legs." Lan Yuxi stood up, "I'll call him. I'll go upstairs to see how the two children have been learning these past few days."
"These two children don't know tiredness. They went to take exams right after returning from the hospital."
"Their drive reminds me of you when you were studying. You studied so hard every day back then. I really don't know what you were learning."
Nan Xiao hooked his lips in a devilishly charming way, "I was learning how to chase you."
Lan Yuxi gave him a playful glare and pushed open the bedroom door, walking out.
That evening, Ming Zi Cheng did indeed come. After dinner, Ming Zi Cheng, with his face flushed, went to the study on the third floor with Nan Xiao. They talked for a while, and then called Lan Yuxi upstairs.
The three of them held a secret discussion for nearly two hours, finally deciding on the list of the new four great families.
The Nan family, the Huo family, the Mu family, and the Duan family.
The Duan family was based in Yunli, with a distinguished lineage. Their ancestors had produced several imperial generals, and in modern times, over a dozen famous generals. Nan Xiao's master was a hidden master from the Duan family. To teach him martial arts, the old man lived anonymously and alone in the capital for ten years.
After the list was drafted, Ming Zi Cheng looked at Lan Yuxi, "Senior Sister, can you accompany me to Jiangnan? Then, let my brother-in-law go to Yunli. Once this matter is settled, we can begin our actions."
"You go to the Mu family with Senior Uncle and Jiu Wan. I'll take the two children to Yunli with your Senior Sister. My master has long wanted to meet Xi Bao and the two children, so this is a good opportunity."
Ming Zi Cheng looked at Lan Yuxi for help.
Lan Yuxi spread her hands, "I think your brother-in-law's arrangement is the best."
Ming Zi Cheng rubbed his nose, "I knew this would be the outcome. In that case, you two go talk to the Mu and Huo families, and I'll find an excuse to go to Jiangnan."
"Deal..."
"Cough!"
Before Lan Yuxi could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Nan Xiao's light cough.
Lan Yuxi looked at him in confusion.
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, "It's his business, let him handle it. I agreed to help him for ten years, but I can't be enslaved like this."
Ming Zi Cheng smiled and nodded, "Alright—I'll go!"
Lan Yuxi stifled a laugh and nudged Nan Xiao's arm, "Er Wan didn't drink enough just now. Go get another bottle of red wine."
Nan Xiao reluctantly got up and walked out.
Lan Yuxi watched him leave, then smiled and said, "Don't overthink it. Nan Xiao is doing this for your own good. The four great families are there to assist you. Furthermore, Uncle Huo is going to be the one in that position. If you talk to them, they will remember your kindness."
Ming Zi Cheng smiled, "Senior Sister, I understand. However, the person I most want to work with is brother-in-law. I truly wish he could spend a few more years with me."
"You have to believe in your and Nan Xiao's abilities. Ten years is enough."
Ming Zi Cheng nodded vigorously, "It is enough, but I want our country to be better."
Lan Yuxi said with deep emotion, "To have a president like you is a blessing for the country and its people. Don't worry, even if Nan Xiao steps down from that position, as long as you need us, we will help you."
"Senior Sister, with your words, I am relieved."
"By the way, let Jiu Wan take Master first. Then you can find an excuse to go over, so your presence will be less conspicuous."
Ming Zi Cheng nodded, "Senior Sister, has Old Nan met Aunt Ling yet?"
Lan Yuxi shook her head helplessly, "Not yet."
Ming Zi Cheng fiddled with his fingers, "I heard San Wan say that Master has been preoccupied lately, often staring at maps and lost in thought. Do you think he might want to go to Norcas too?"
Lan Yuxi sighed softly, "Perhaps when my elder brother goes back, I can invite Master along?"