Chao Chao smartly had the servants take the alpacas away. Then, he silently took Tang Wan and Miao Siqi's hands and said, "Grandma, it's hot outside, let's go inside."
Tang Wan patted his little head with relief and led him into the living room by his small hand.
Tang Wan poured Miao Siqi a cup of iced tea. "Siqi, thank you for these years. Otherwise, who knows what would have become of them, mother and sons."
Miao Siqi pulled her to sit down and said with a smile, "Conversely, if it weren't for Yuxi, our family of four would have been gone long ago."
Lan Yuxi walked over with Mu Mu in her arms. "I say, two mothers, stop saying such formal things. Let's chat about something else."
Miao Siqi smiled and said, "As you wish, we won't say it anymore."
Lan Yuxi put Mu Mu down and smiled. "Dad Luo went to the research institute too?"
"Yes, when you said he didn't need to go to the An family, he went to help at the research institute. I heard Jia Qi say that they were interviewing researchers today."
"Dad Luo has worked hard. It's so hot, and he still has to go to the research institute. I feel bad."
Lan Haolin walked in. "If you feel bad, then be more diligent. How did I give birth to such a lazy daughter?"
Lan Yuxi pouted. "I take after you."
Lan Haolin was speechless. His daughter was right. Since his sons grew up, he hadn't even gone to the company and stayed home to accompany his wife.
Tang Wan chuckled. The only one in this family who could render him speechless was his daughter.
Lan Haolin smiled helplessly and sat down next to his wife.
Lan Yuxi poured him and her mother each a cup of iced tea, then asked, "Why haven't my brothers come in yet?"
"They're like kids, gone to the back mountain to see the animals." Lan Haolin frowned slightly. "Why do I feel like Nan Xiao is being unproductive, just messing around with useless things?"
Tang Wan raised her hand and patted his thigh. "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"You always dote on him." Lan Haolin complained with a wronged expression.
"Beep... beep..." Lan Yuxi's phone rang.
Lan Yuxi glanced at the number and quickly went into the study.
"Er Wan, is something wrong?"
"Yun Siyan's husband has already taken Yun Siyan for cremation."
"So soon? Did they find anything?"
"No, I've checked every detail, there are no flaws."
Lan Yuxi narrowed her eyes slightly, walked to the executive desk, and opened her computer. "I always feel like this matter isn't that simple. If Su Chi can't find anything, then start with Yun Siyan's husband."
"I also think there's something fishy... He's about to get on a plane, should we stop him?"
"No, let him go. It will be more convenient for me to investigate." Lan Yuxi propped her phone between her cheek and shoulder, her slender white hands typing rapidly on the keyboard. "I've already sent out the news. I don't believe I can't find anything."
"Then I'll trouble you, Senior Sister."
"Don't even think about it!"
Ming Zicheng chuckled. "By the way, when my people were investigating Yun Siyan's husband, they saw Joyce and Luo Wanqi at the hotel where he was staying. Are those two together?"
"They're not together. Joyce was drunk that day and refused to come back, so Wanqi had no choice but to take him to the hotel." Lan Yuxi closed the page and picked up her phone. "Is there anything else? If not, hang up first. I need to call Joyce. This guy doesn't know what trouble he's gotten into, and he hasn't called me since he got back."
"Then hurry up and call him. If you need help, call me."
"Mm." Lan Yuxi hung up Ming Zicheng's call and dialed Joyce's number.
The phone rang until it was about to be automatically hung up when an unfamiliar female voice came from the receiver.
"Miss Lan, hello, I'm Joyce's secretary. Mr. Joyce is in a meeting. If you have anything to say, you can tell me, and I will relay it to him."
Lan Yuxi frowned slightly. "Are you the new secretary? Where is Allie?"
"Allie is with the boss in the conference room. I'm Mira, I've seen you at the company."
"Oh. Has Joyce encountered any trouble recently?"
"...No trouble, it's a new drug launch, things are a bit busy."
"It's good that you're not in trouble. Ask him to call me back when he's not busy."
"Okay."
"Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After Lan Yuxi hung up, Mira returned the phone to Joyce, who was sitting in the executive chair with a gloomy expression.
"Joyce, this isn't like you. You always go after what you want. Why are you backing down this time?"
"Get out!"
Joyce roared, startling Mira into fleeing.
"Beep... beep..." Just then, Joyce's phone rang again.
Joyce quickly picked up his phone. After he saw the number, he hesitated for a moment before answering.
In the evening, Nan Xiao, at his father-in-law's request, brought his father to the villa on the mountainside.
The spacious dining room was filled with people, including the Lan family, Nan Xiao and his father, and the Luo family of four.
Lan Yuxi saw that Luo Wanqi's complexion wasn't good and she ate very little. She kept giving her food.
"What's wrong? Are you tired? Why don't you rest for a few days, and I'll go to the research institute tomorrow?"
Luo Wanqi glanced at her. "That would be great! You go to work tomorrow, and I'll go out and play for a few days."
Lan Yuxi immediately became anxious. "How can you be like this! I knew you dared to climb higher!"
Luo Wanqi snorted. "Before the academy starts, if I don't make you work for a few days, I won't feel right."
"Pfft, Sixth Brother, is this the legendary plastic sisterhood?" Lan Xiaoqi chuckled and nudged Lan Liuliu.
Lan Liuliu chuckled. "It's about the same as us."
"You mean we're plastic brothers?"
Lan Xiaowu laughed. "You two are glass brothers!"
Nan Xiao watched them bicker and hooked his lips. He raised his hand and put a piece of pork rib on Lan Yuxi's plate. "Wife, eat your meal with peace of mind. If they're too busy over there, I can help."
Luo Jiaqi glanced at him quickly and then lowered her eyes to eat silently.
Miao Siqi looked at her son with heartache. All she could do now was pray that her foolish son would get over it soon.
"Old Luo, were there more men or women among the applicants today?" Miao Siqi asked in a low voice.
Luo Guoliang understood his wife's thoughts as soon as he heard it. "Few girls."
Lan Yuxi said vaguely while chewing on the pork rib, "Then recruit more girls. Men and women working together is less tiring."
Luo Guoliang smiled. "Our recruitment standards are too high, and not many girls can meet this standard."
"That's true. This is the sorrow of highly educated intellectuals," Lan Yuxi said with a mischievous smile, looking at Luo Guoliang. "Dad Luo, how did you chase Mom Luo back then?"