Nan Xiao had prepared thoroughly, but Lan Musi didn't seem to be taking it very seriously. After everyone had arrived, he took a brief look and left.
Nan Xiao looked at Lan Yuxi with suspicion. Lan Yuxi nodded slightly at him and chased after him.
Lan Musi heard footsteps behind him and turned his head. "You don't need to follow me. I'm going to check on the pharmaceutical factory, then I'll go back with your third brother."
"Second brother, do you have something on your mind? How about I accompany you for a couple of drinks?"
"What are girls drinking alcohol for? If I'm going to drink, I'll drink with your third brother." Lan Musi waved his hand at her. "You stay with Nan Xiao."
Lan Yuxi watched him until he entered the elevator before taking out her phone and dialing.
"Third brother, second brother said he's going to find you. I think he seems to have something on his mind. When he gets there, try to talk to him."
"He's just a simpleton, what could he have on his mind... When he gets here, I'll give him a few drinks, and he'll spill everything."
"Drink less, and have the bodyguard drive when you go home."
"I know, you're more naggy than Mom!" Lan Muwei complained verbally, but his heart was warming immensely.
Lan Yuxi pouted and hung up the phone. Turning around, she saw Nan Xiao looking at her from not far away and walking towards her with a wronged expression.
Nan Xiao smiled and pulled her into his embrace. "What's wrong? Were you bullied? I'll deal with him when we get home, darling."
"Aren't you afraid they'll all gang up on you?"
"For you, even getting beaten up is worth it."
Lan Yuxi smiled and hugged his waist. With a glance, she saw several female employees watching them from a distance and quickly pulled away from Nan Xiao's embrace.
Nan Xiao's arms were suddenly empty. He looked in the direction of her gaze, confused.
Those female employees hurriedly hid in the pantry.
"Our boss's wife is actually so young!"
"Not only is she young, but she's also incredibly beautiful! I saw her photo before, but the photo doesn't do her justice."
"No wonder CEO Nan has waited for her for so many years."
"Waited for how many years?"
"At least ten years. I heard that CEO Nan became a vegetable because of her, and then she saved him."
A girl in her mid-twenties slammed her teacup onto the table heavily, and everyone looked over.
"Director Nan..."
Nan Qiyue frowned unhappily. "If I see any of you gossiping behind people's backs again, you can all pack your bags from Nan Corporation!"
The girls quickly shut their mouths and moved away from her.
Nan Qiyue picked up her teacup and walked out with her back straight.
As soon as she stepped out, she saw Nan Xiao and Lan Yuxi walking towards her.
Nan Qiyue paused for a moment. "CEO Nan, Auntie."
"Mhm." Nan Xiao nodded slightly.
Lan Yuxi looked at Nan Qiyue with suspicion. Her calling her "Auntie" meant she was likely from the Nan family, but she didn't remember anyone by this name.
Nan Xiao took her hand and led her into the private elevator.
Lan Yuxi tilted her head up and asked, "Is that girl from the Nan family? I've never seen her before."
"She's the youngest granddaughter of Great Uncle Four's eldest son. They made a mistake when she was born, so they only recognized her a few days ago. Eldest is arranging a family reunion banquet, and we'll go together then."
"Can't we not go?"
"I don't like going either, but I'm the head of the family, and you're the matriarch. We can't miss such an occasion. Besides, I think we should go and show Nan Qiyue some support."
"That girl's name is Nan Qiyue?"
"Mhm. Before she changed her surname to Nan, she got into Nan Corporation on her own merit. She went from intern to the current head of Public Relations in just two years. She's talented."
"Then why didn't we see her in the meeting room just now?"
"Xiang Bei let it slip, and she refused to attend the meeting."
Lan Yuxi let out a chuckle. "She's quite spirited!"
"She does have a fiery temper. I heard from Xiang Bei that her mother doesn't like her and wouldn't want to acknowledge her if she wasn't working at Nan Corporation. When she found out, she directly refused to acknowledge the Nan family. It was only after Eldest intervened that Nan Qiyue reluctantly agreed to the family reunion, but she still lives with her adoptive parents."
"What about Nan Xiao?" Lan Yuxi only then remembered who Nan Xiao's granddaughter was. In her memory, Nan Xiao was very arrogant, but after Lan Yuxi beat her a few times, she would hide whenever she saw her.
"She's still with the Nan family."
"Her skin is that thick?"
"She's betrothed to the Xue family from the west side of the city and is to be married by the end of the year. If she leaves the Nan family, this marriage will surely be called off."
"The Xue family, a prominent family. A marriage alliance can indeed bring immense benefits to both families. No wonder Nan Xiao's mother didn't want to acknowledge her birth daughter."
Lan Yuxi followed Nan Xiao into his office. The moment she entered, her eyes fell on the photo album placed on his desk.
The album contained a family photo of the four of them. On the lawn of the Half-Mountain Villa, the family of four sat together, their faces beaming with happiness.
"When was this photo taken? I don't remember it."
"I asked the housekeeper to take it secretly." Nan Xiao smiled and hugged her. "When we have time, let's go and take our wedding photos, and then take more family portraits. Whenever I'm tired, just seeing the smiles on the faces of you and the two children instantly revives me."
"You find the time. I'm free on weekends."
"So cooperative?"
Lan Yuxi smiled and said, "I have to be cooperative! Because I dreamed of having a wedding photo with you since I was very young."
Nan Xiao smiled and kissed her soft lips.
"Sorry..." Nan Xiangdong pushed the door open and saw the scene. He said sorry and turned to leave.
Nan Xiao glanced at him. "Come in."
Nan Xiao's face didn't flush, but Nan Xiangdong's turned bright red. "Um, I'll definitely knock next time."
Lan Yuxi leaned against Nan Xiao and smiled. "When I'm not here, you don't need to knock."
Nan Xiangdong smiled and rubbed his nose. "I'd better get used to it. You'll inevitably come to check up on me often in the future. It wouldn't be good if I walked in on something more intense than just now."
Nan Xiao glared at him. "Is there something?"
"The meeting is over. I've let everyone go. Does Mr. Si have any instructions?" Nan Xiangdong said as he placed the documents on the desk.
Nan Xiao shook his head. "Probably not going to happen."
Lan Yuxi smiled and said, "It's not entirely impossible."
Nan Xiao raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
"When we get home, just go along with what I say." Lan Yuxi looked at Nan Xiangdong. "Help me prepare Nan Qiyue's information, including all her past experiences in detail."
Nan Xiangdong instantly understood her meaning. The young madam had taken a liking to Nan Qiyue. Qiyue was also a girl with a bitter fate. If she could truly marry into the Lan family, her life would be complete.
"Okay, I'll arrange it immediately."