Li Qianfan didn't find it at all out of line that Mo Hongti, upon learning of Yang Xiao's identity, immediately spoke of her as "our grandmother."
Mo Hongti had been calling him "younger brother" incessantly, and just last night, he had started calling her "Sister Hongti."
"I really didn't expect Grandmother to be here."
Having confirmed that his grandmother had indeed graced Qingyun with her presence, Li Qianfan no longer worried about Su Ziyu's injuries.
However.
Li Qianfan suddenly thought of something else and instructed Mo Hongti, "Sister Hongti, my grandmother likes to wander the world. If she doesn't reveal her identity, don't expose her. Otherwise, she'll be angry. Also, my grandmother enjoys flattery. Yes, she likes to be praised. You can flatter people, right? As long as you make her happy, you'll definitely be rewarded!"
Could Mo Hongti flatter people?
Her eyes immediately lit up.
"Actually, my wife's habit of not telling her family when she encounters trouble and trying to be strong on her own is indeed deserving of a beating. But Empress Lan, you shouldn't have hit her so hard. Her skin was torn, and her flesh was mangled."
As Li Qianfan finished his conversation with Mo Hongti and was muttering this to himself in secret, he suddenly saw Jing Ran walking quickly out of the bedroom.
The villa they were currently residing in was provided by Li Zhaoyu.
Jing Ran had been wearing slippers, looking very relaxed.
Now, she had already changed into her shoes and was tidied up. There was also a hint of nervousness in her eyes, indicating she was about to leave.
Li Qianfan's heart stirred, and he raised his hand to stop her, "Aunt Ran, where are you going?"
"Leave!"
Jing Ran's reply was extremely concise.
Li Qianfan said, "We agreed to go congratulate Young Master Lan on his wedding together tomorrow. You are a crucial part of this plan. Why are you suddenly leaving? Aunt Ran, don't tell me you're afraid of my grandmother."
"Nonsense."
Jing Ran said shamelessly, "Among all the women in the Li family, there are very few who aren't afraid of Empress Dowager Xiao. If she finds out I came to Tiandong and your wife was almost harmed, wouldn't she break my legs?"
Li Qianfan nodded, "Then go. After you leave, I'll call Grandmother immediately and tell her you fled in the face of battle."
Jing Ran—
She angrily raised her foot and kicked Li Qianfan's left leg, roaring, "Ungrateful wretch! After I allowed you to lift my skirt and hug my legs countless times when you were little, kissing me with drool all over."
Li Qianfan's old face turned red. He glanced at Li Xingtang and the others, who had serious expressions, and wished he could burrow into a crack in the ground.
Despite being angry at Li Qianfan for being an ungrateful wretch, Jing Ran didn't dare to leave. She snorted coldly and kicked him heavily again.
Li Qianfan stumbled, raising his hand to rub his face forcefully.
When he lowered his hand again, his expression had returned to normal.
The men of the old Li family were notoriously thick-skinned.
No matter how embarrassing the situation, a rub of the hands was all it took to get over it.
After solicitously pouring Jing Ran a cup of water, Li Qianfan said to Li Xingtang, "Uncle Tang, please personally escort some people to Qingyun. Bring back the wedding gift I prepared for Young Master Lan."
Mo Hongti had no idea what was being arranged on their end.
She, on the other hand, was incredibly well-behaved, helping Yang Xiao tend to Su Ziyu's wounds.
While Yang Xiao was treating Su Ziyu's injuries, Mo Hongti personally witnessed her tap Su Ziyu's body with her fingers several times.
As Yang Xiao tore away the blood-soaked clothes clinging to Su Ziyu's skin, Su Ziyu, who had fallen into a deep sleep, showed no reaction whatsoever.
"Director Ning, even if the child makes a mistake, you shouldn't be so harsh."
Yang Xiao gently covered the sleeping Su Ziyu with a blanket and said calmly, "Otherwise, even as her mother, people will be displeased with you."
Who would be displeased with Ning Xiaolan?
Ning Xiaolan thought it would be Old Su or her son-in-law, Li Qianfan.
But Mo Hongti felt that the one who would be displeased with Ning Xiaolan's brutal behavior might be Yang Xiao herself.
"Dr. Yang, you are right."
Ning Xiaolan smiled wryly, accepting Yang Xiao's criticism humbly.
"I'm leaving. I'll come back around this time tomorrow to change her dressing."
Yang Xiao washed her hands, ignored Ning Xiaolan's earnest attempts to get her to stay, and walked towards the door, saying, "Actually, you don't need to worry. I can ensure the child's injuries will fully recover within 36 hours."
36 hours, that was three days and three nights.
Ning Xiaolan didn't believe that Su Ziyu's injuries would be completely healed within three days, without any scars.
Yet, she also desperately wished that what Yang Xiao said was true.
With Su Ziyu asleep and Yang Xiao about to leave, Mo Hongti used the excuse of escorting her to bid farewell.
Ning Xiaolan's mind was in a mess, and she had no inclination to entertain guests. She could only force a smile and say she would visit again in the future to thank Mo Hongti.
After Yang Xiao and the others left, Ning Xiaolan went into the second bedroom.
Looking at her sleeping daughter, she murmured to herself, "Ziyu, what should I do to keep this from your father? Your father still doesn't know that his wife was almost harmed yesterday afternoon. And you've been beaten like this by me, and Qianfan hasn't come home yet. Tell me, should I hide it from him? Sigh."
Fortunately, Su Ziyu was in a deep slumber.
Otherwise, she would definitely have been surprised and asked, "Mom, you dare to hide such a big thing from Dad?"
Downstairs.
Mo Hongti cautiously asked, "Dr. Yang, where are you going? I'll see you off."
Yang Xiao, however, countered, "You know who I am now, right?"
Mo Hongti was stunned for a moment, then gave a sheepish smile, "Yes. I called Qianfan. When he told me your identity, and then I saw you in person, my first reaction was that he was lying to me."
"Oh?"
Yang Xiao's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Where do you think Qianfan lied to you?"
Mo Hongti blurted out, "You are so young and beautiful, how can you be a grandmother? If we walked down the street together, people would think you're my elder sister!"
"Really?"
Yang Xiao's slightly furrowed brow immediately smoothed out, and she chuckled, "That shows your judgment is flawed."
"My judgment is absolutely not flawed."
Mo Hongti began to swear oaths, with grand pronouncements.
Yang Xiao had to exert considerable effort to suppress the urge to burst into laughter.
The more she looked at Mo Hongti, the more she liked her.
She wished Mo Hongti wouldn't stop talking, continuing until this time tomorrow.
Mo Hongti finally ran out of words.
Yang Xiao felt regret.
"Don't tell anyone my identity."
She appraised Mo Hongti again from head to toe and said, "You have a good appearance. Work hard and strive to make my grandson like you sooner."
Mo Hongti's face suddenly flushed red.
If it were any other grandmother speaking to Mo Hongti like this,
She would have long since sneered, "Heh heh, who do you think you are? What kind of thing is your eldest grandson, and what right does he have to make me work hard to win his affection sooner?"
But the person saying this was Yang Xiao.
Mo Hongti suppressed her overwhelming joy and said very seriously, "Dr. Yang, please rest assured, I will work hard to strive for it."
"You speak so nicely, and your judgment is so good, why are you still called Dr. Yang?"
Yang Xiao praised her and said, "Just call me Grandmother, like Qianfan does."
Mo Hongti was uncontrollably overjoyed, but she asked, "Can I... can I not call you Grandmother?"
Yang Xiao's eyes flashed with a cold glint.
She had just expressed her fondness for Mo Hongti, but Mo Hongti didn't want to call her Grandmother!
"Does she have other male companions? Heh heh, I'll kill him for her. A sweet-talking girl like this can only be with my grandson."
Yang Xiao chuckled coldly inwardly, but outwardly said calmly, "Why?"
"Because—"
Mo Hongti said, "I really want to call you sister. But you are Qianfan's biological grandmother. Sigh, how about this, can I call you Grandmother-Sister from now on?"
Yang Xiao was stunned.
Mo Hongti's face was filled with shamelessness, "Grandmother-Sister, I'm actually not very good at speaking. If I say anything wrong, please don't blame me."