Before Lan Yuxi could reply, Yan Chuting pressed further, "Does Ming Zicheng know you have a child?"
Lan Yuxi frowned, "What business is it of yours whether he knows or not?"
"I mean, if he knows you have a child, does that mean I still have a chance?"
Lan Yuxi laughed in exasperation, "Do you like him that much?"
"Of course I do, otherwise why would I lower myself to chase you here?"
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow slightly, "Is your status very valuable? If you don't want to be disliked, stop mentioning your status, especially don't mention who your father is! Also, Ming Zicheng doesn't need a political marriage. If you want to pursue him, don't use that to tie him down."
"Are you teaching me how to pursue him?"
Yan Chuting reached out to grab Lan Yuxi's wrist, but was pushed away by Ruan Sizhe.
"Don't touch my master!"
Yan Chuting, in her ten-inch high heels, almost fell when he pushed her. Lan Yuxi, with quick reflexes, grabbed her.
"I do want to teach you how to behave. Wait in the car. Only good girls are likable."
Yan Chuting stared for a long moment. It was only after Lan Yuxi released her that she came to her senses, "You don't like Ming Zicheng?"
"I do! But it's not the same as your liking. You don't need to see me as a rival. Go on, sit in the car."
As Lan Yuxi spoke, she took her two children's small hands and led Ruan Sizhe into the main entrance.
Yan Chuting stared at the main door until it completely closed before she returned to her car, took out her phone, and dialed.
"Dad, who told you that Ming Zicheng and Lan Yuxi have that kind of relationship?"
"What's wrong?"
"Lan Yuxi already has children, how could Ming Zicheng possibly want her! Moreover, Lan Yuxi has no interest in Ming Zicheng at all, she's even teaching me how to pursue Ming Zicheng."
"That woman is not simple, try to stay away from her."
"Besides being a bit pretty, she's nothing special."
"...She went to Hongmen too?"
"Mm."
"Ming Zicheng just went, and she followed. How can you say they have no relationship?"
"Ming Zicheng came with Luo Jingtang. Luo Jingtang and Lan Yuxi are both members of Hongmen... If they had something going on, they wouldn't bring their children to Hongmen for a tryst!"
"Chuting, Ming Zicheng has clearly rejected you. Listen to your father and come back quickly. He can't stay in that position for long. If you end up with him, you might implicate your father."
"I don't care! I just like him! If you're afraid of being implicated, then help him... Dad, who exactly told you all this?"
"That's none of your business!"
"Hmph!" Yan Chuting hung up the phone, huffing.
Meanwhile, after Ruan Sizhe paid his respects to his grandmaster and uncles, he was immediately hauled out by Luo Shi Yi.
Ruan Sizhe was still dazed when Luo Shi Yi threw a punch.
Ruan Sizhe reacted instinctively, countering the punch. His punch was not light, sending Luo Shi Yi stumbling back two or three steps.
Luo Shi Yi looked at his master and senior sister who had just come out, smiling, "This kid has god-like strength!"
Ruan Sizhe also looked back, "Master..."
"Spar a few rounds with your Eleventh Uncle, let Grandmaster see your foundation, and then he can formulate a suitable plan for you."
"Oh."
Lan Yuxi smiled, "Perform well, and if you do well, Grandmaster might even teach you a few moves personally."
Ming Zicheng glanced at her with amusement, lowering his voice, "Can you be any lazier?"
Lan Yuxi glared at him, "Come with me, I have something to tell you."
Ming Zicheng nodded and followed her back to the main hall.
"Yan Chuting followed you, did you know?"
Ming Zicheng's eyes darkened slightly, "I know. I tried to shake her off several times on the way but couldn't."
Lan Yuxi asked with a smile, "That girl is quite good-looking, and she has a father who can help you secure your position. Haven't you been tempted?"
Ming Zicheng shook his head, "No, she's not my type, and I don't like political marriages. Besides, her father is like a reed swaying in the wind, unreliable."
Lan Yuxi frowned slightly, "Her father is wavering between you and Su Chi?"
"Mm. Although he's on my side this time, who knows if he'll make moves behind my back."
Lan Yuxi let out a soft scoff, "If he chose Su Chi this time, then he's almost done for. However, that young girl is quite guileless... By the way, what type do you like?"
Ming Zicheng smiled and looked at her, "Your type."
Lan Yuxi knew he was teasing her, and she playfully punched him, "You mean you like someone lazy and greedy like me?"
Ming Zicheng laughed heartily, "Haha... So you admit it! I really don't know how Nan Xiao fell for you."
Lan Yuxi pouted, "You'll have to ask him."
"How is he doing over there?"
"It's going smoothly. The old man asked his old friend General Daman this time, and with the support of the Myanmar special forces, I don't have to worry about Nan Xiao's safety."
"Has that mastermind behind the scenes been found yet?"
Lan Yuxi shook her head in annoyance, "No, this is the first person I've wanted to find but couldn't."
"I'm also having people discreetly help you look, but there's been no news."
"You're too busy with your own matters, don't bother with mine. Also, that Yan Chuting outside, if you don't like her, I'll handle it for you, so you don't mess it up and end up being resented by her and her father."
Ming Zicheng rubbed his temples, "I've already explicitly rejected her."
Lan Yuxi patted his shoulder, "You don't understand girls' minds. The more you reject her, the more she'll want you. Let me handle it."
Ming Zicheng raised an eyebrow and looked at her, "Aren't you the one who least likes to meddle in such trivial matters?"
"Can't be helped, who made you my junior brother!" Lan Yuxi winked at him, "I can handle Yan Chuting, but how do you plan to explain to your parents?"
"How about you see this through to the end and be a good person?"
"Get lost!" Lan Yuxi kicked and walked out the door.
Ming Zicheng smiled and followed her.
Outside the door, the sparring between the grandmaster and disciple continued.
Although Ruan Sizhe hadn't systematically learned martial arts, he had the advantage of great strength, managing to fight Luo Shi Yi to a draw.
Seeing Lan Yuxi emerge, Hong Lao said with admiration, "You have a good eye for choosing disciples. This child is a promising talent."
Lan Yuxi said smugly, "Of course! I not only have a good eye for choosing disciples, but an even better eye for choosing husbands!"
Hong Lao laughed in annoyance, "So boastful!"
Lou Liu Wan chuckled and came over, "Senior Sister, it's rare for everyone to be here today. Shall I arrange a meal?"
"Okay, you arrange it, I'll pay."
"Go to my place and you pay? Are you mocking me?"
Lan Yuxi let out a snicker, "Yes, I'm openly mocking you! What can you do about it?"