However, Ruan Su's response only made the security captain's expression turn uglier. Still trying to argue at a time like this?

The captain snorted coldly. "The company pays me twenty thousand a month. Since I take their money, I have to do my job right. No one gets past me."

"..."

Zhou Heng started crying too. "Old man, isn't that woman your granddaughter, Ruan Lan? Hurry up and get her to come out and save us!"

"Right, right!" Ruan Su suddenly realized and shouted, "Ruan Lan—"

The name had barely left his lips before the security captain slapped him across the face. "Gag them all and take them to the security room!"

BANG—

Ruan Lan, fuming, threw open the window. "Who just called me? Are you done yet? Be careful, or I'll file a complaint!"

She was furious. Being woken up once was one thing, but a second time was intolerable.

"WHIMPER, WHIMPER..."

Ruan Su, along with Ruan Qingshan's family of three, struggled frantically, trying to speak. But the security guards were all young and strong. How could they dare let this band of petty thieves disturb the distinguished residents of Haitang Court again? The guards landed a punch in each of their stomachs.

The sharp pain made Ruan Su and the others cry out and whimper, leaving them with no strength to struggle. It also made Zhou Heng and his wife tremble in fear, too scared to make another sound.

"Our apologies, our deepest apologies..." the security captain said meekly. "We're leaving now, right away."

After the crowd left, Ruan Lan snuggled back into her blankets, murmuring softly, "A golden nest or a silver nest can't compare to my own cozy bed."

Meanwhile, in another room, Xu Lai, who was meditating, opened his eyes with a peculiar expression. He had long since noticed the farce at the door. He'd given up on the idea of intervening after hearing his sister-in-law's voice, but still... who would have thought Ruan Lan's nearsightedness was that severe?

I should probably just cure this nearsightedness of hers for good. Xu Lai shook his head helplessly.

Ruan Lan had a dream. She was lying on the surface of a placid lake, looking at the sky and her surroundings. Everything was a blurry mess, but then a stream of light flowed into her body, and her vision gradually sharpened.

Suddenly, Ruan Lan discovered...

The sound of the wind was crisp.

The clouds were so beautiful.

***

It was the weekend.

Xu Yiyi didn't have to go to school, so Ruan Tang wasn't in a rush to get to the company. Instead, she took her time eating breakfast.

「At nine in the morning.」

Ruan Lan's dramatic scream echoed from the second floor. "AHHH!"

She came flying down the stairs, exclaiming in shock, "Sis, it's a huge, huge disaster!"

"What's wrong, Aunty Lan?" Xu Yiyi asked cutely, lifting her little face as she sipped her milk and ate her fried egg.

"My nearsightedness is gone!" Ruan Lan said excitedly. "I just took a nap, and when I woke up, everything was crystal clear!"

"Really?" Ruan Tang was also surprised. "Xu Lai..."

Xu Lai smiled. "No need to thank me."

Ruan Tang gave him a strange look. "Why would I thank you? I was going to ask you to take Ruan Lan to the hospital today to see what's going on."

"..."

"HEE HEE HEE."

Ruan Lan was clearly in a fantastic mood. She hummed a little tune before suddenly pouting. "It's just that I got woken up twice this morning. I think I even vaguely heard Grandpa calling my name. So annoying!"

"What a coincidence. I think I heard someone calling for you, too," Ruan Tang said in surprise.

The sisters locked eyes, seeing the shock in each other's gaze. "Is this what they call telepathy?"

No. Someone really was calling for you.

Xu Lai stood up. "I'm taking Yiyi out for a walk. You two remember to wash the dishes when you're done."

"Brother-in-law, don't worry, you can count on my sister," Ruan Lan said, nodding seriously. "Don't let her icy exterior fool you. She's actually a very soft-hearted girl, a total 'virtuous wife and good mother' type."

Ruan Tang shot her sister a glare. "What kind of nonsense are you spouting now?"

"It's not nonsense," Ruan Lan retorted with a pout. "Ruan Tang, set aside your prejudice for a moment. How would you rate Brother-in-law's looks?"

Ruan Tang scrutinized Xu Lai carefully before saying hesitantly, "He's not bad."

Not bad? Ruan Lan fell into a long silence. To be honest, Xu Lai's appearance was the kind that seemed ordinary at first glance, but the more you looked, the more handsome he became, the more pleasing he was to the eye. Yes, not just handsome, but pleasing. In Daoist terms, it would be called the Unity of Heaven and Man, a return to pristine simplicity. And his eyes... they were as deep as if they held an entire Universe, a single glance revealing a man with countless stories. Endlessly fascinating. Full of stories. And he carries a jug of wine. What young woman could possibly resist that? This weathered uncle... uh, this weathered, mature man vibe is what's most popular right now! Su Daiyi, the Pearl of Hangcheng's Su Family, fell for him after just one extra glance in a crowd, captivated by those eyes. And Ruan Tang had the gall to say, against her conscience, that he was just 'not bad'? Ha, women! Always saying the opposite of what they mean!

Ruan Lan curled her lip, shaking her head helplessly.

Ruan Tang was speechless.

Fine, fine, fine. She had to admit, if she set aside her prejudice, Xu Lai really was excellent.

"Mommy, when I grow up, I want to find a husband as amazing as Daddy!" Xu Yiyi declared, raising her little fist.

Xu Lai ruffled his daughter's hair and laughed heartily. "In that case, Yiyi, you might have to live alone forever. Because your dad—me—is the strongest there has been in this one million years!"

"WOW!" Xu Yiyi looked at Xu Lai with pure adoration. "Daddy is so amazing!"

"If heaven hadn't created you, Xu Lai, the Way of Flexing would be an endless night," Ruan Lan couldn't help but remark, stunned by her brother-in-law's narcissism.

"Don't use profanity!" Ruan Tang glared.

Ruan Lan was baffled. ??? What part of that was profane?!

Ruan Tang also seemed moved by something, murmuring, "If heaven hadn't created Qingfeng, the Human Race would be in an endless night."

"Qingfeng!?" Ruan Lan exclaimed dramatically. "Sis, who's Qingfeng? Are you cheating on my brother-in-law?"

"I wish I could meet him, but he's just a fictional character. He doesn't exist," Ruan Tang said, pressing her fingers to her forehead. "And another thing, you need to watch fewer soap operas and read more books. What on earth goes on in that head of yours all day?"

"Hmph," Ruan Lan made a silly face.

"Let's go, Yiyi." Xu Lai took his daughter's hand and headed for the door.

Even though it was the weekend, Xu Yiyi still went to Galaxy Kindergarten.

Sure enough, Qian Xiao, the top dog of East Sea, was swinging by himself, all alone. He stared blankly at a cloud in the sky, wondering what it would taste like.

"Sigh." Xu Yiyi sat on the swing next to Qian Xiao, speaking with the weariness of an old soul. "It's so tiring being your big boss. I even have to worry about you being lonely."

"Sis Yiyi..." Snapping out of his daze, Qian Xiao was so moved he was on the verge of tears.

"Stop crying," Xu Yiyi consoled him. "You can't be like a three-year-old, crying at the drop of a hat. You have to be mature."

Xu Lai: "..."

Qian Xiao: "..."

"Wow, Daddy, look! It's a rainbow!" Xu Yiyi suddenly pointed to the distant horizon, her voice filled with delight.

Xu Lai smiled. "We're not eating clouds today."

"Oh?" Qian Xiao was a little disappointed. He'd been eyeing those white clouds for quite a while.

"Then what are we eating, Daddy?" Xu Yiyi asked with anticipation.

"When you find a Rainbow, of course you eat the Rainbow!"

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