Chapter 173 Who will deliver this terrible news?

Night fell, and the stars twinkled.

Lou Dashuai returned home under the cover of night.

He had work to do at the military and political office today, so he couldn't go home on time to have dinner with his family.

Especially today, when I opened the newspaper and saw writers indirectly criticizing me, it really made me angry.

However, once he got home, his anger vanished.

As soon as he entered, a smiling, adorable little girl ran towards him: "Daddy!"

Lou Dashuai immediately beamed with joy and squatted down to catch his little daughter who was running towards him.

He hugged the little dumpling and affectionately nuzzled Mao Mao's face: "Daddy's here! Haven't seen you all day, Mao Mao, did you miss Daddy?"

He nuzzled his little daughter's soft little face, laughed and played around, and shared a warm father-daughter moment before saying, "Mao Mao, why did you come out to pick up Daddy today? Is there something you want to tell me, and you're waiting for me?"

Mao Mao clutched an invitation in her little hand and handed it to him, saying, "For Daddy."

What could be better than being embraced by your youngest daughter the moment you walk in the door?

Of course, the first thing I received upon entering the door was a gift from my youngest daughter!

Although it is just a thin piece of paper, it is the most precious paper in the world!

When Commander Lou opened the invitation, his lips curled into a wide smile, which was now permanently etched onto his face.

Look, what did he see?

Mao Mao's birthday invitation!

Although the second concubine helped write most of the content, she wrote the word "father" stroke by stroke.

Although the handwriting is a bit ugly, it was written by Mao Mao!

"Our Mao Mao can write already?" Lou Dashuai's voice boomed as he laughed heartily, "On the first day, you've already learned to write 'Dad'? Our Mao Mao is so smart."

Mao Mao obediently said, "Third Aunt taught me."

Lou Dashuai said "good" several times.

He held the invitation card, admiring it dearly, and looked at the word "Dad" over and over again.

Knowing that his wives planned to start Mao Mao's formal education, Lou Dashuai never expected to receive such a surprise.

Although he never heard his youngest daughter call him "Dad" for the first time after she was born, he received the first "Dad" written by Mao Mao!

His wives are so thoughtful!

As soon as Lou Dashuai looked up, he saw several wives peeking in from the doorway of the small living room.

Upon meeting his gaze, the second concubine quickly shrank back.

Lou Dashuai smiled broadly, holding the invitation, bent down to pick up his youngest daughter, and walked towards the small living room: "Maomao wants to invite Daddy to your birthday party? Is this invitation only for Daddy, or did everyone else receive it? Did your brothers receive it too?"

Mao Mao shook her head: "Brother doesn't have any."

Oh! No!

So he's the only one of his kind?

"That's what Fourth Aunt said," Mao Mao said. "I need to write one for Dad."

Lou Dashuai was beaming with joy: "Yes, yes, you should write one. Since it's your first time writing an invitation, you should write one for your father. Your father will definitely keep it safe."

How thoughtful! His wives are so thoughtful!

Lou Dashuai carried his daughter into the small living room.

For some reason, the ladies were all avoiding him today. As soon as they saw him walk in, they quickly got up from the sofa and scattered to various corners to busy themselves.

However, at this moment, Commander Lou couldn't pay attention to them; he was busy spending time with his youngest daughter. He sat down on the sofa with Mao Mao in his arms, letting Mao Mao sit on his lap, and then opened the invitation, looking at it again and again.

"These two characters are so difficult to write, did it take Mao Mao a long time to write them?"

"Yes!" Mao Mao nodded vigorously: "Mao Mao wrote it many times!"

"You've really worked hard, Mao Mao." Lou Dashuai patted her little head. "Don't worry, Mao Mao, Daddy will definitely throw you the grandest and most unforgettable birthday party. When that happens, everyone in Haicheng will know that you are my daughter, Lou Wenshan's daughter."

"I want a big cake!"

"Here you go, all of it is yours!"

The small living room was filled with the joyful laughter of the father and daughter.

The wives, who were scattered in various corners and busy with their own affairs, unknowingly gathered together.

You poke me, I poke her.

"How should we tell the commander-in-chief?" the second concubine asked in a low voice. "Mao Mao not only invited him, but also Nie Zhengyun and Shen Zhaolin."

“I told you, you shouldn’t have taught Mao Mao to write their names.”

Second concubine: "When Mao Mao makes a request of me, how can I refuse?"

"..."

No one present could refuse.

Even Xia Xiaoxiang, her own mother, couldn't refuse her daughter's request to accompany her to deliver the invitation.

Third concubine: "You taught Mao Mao to write her name, why don't you go and tell her?"

The second concubine immediately shut her mouth and said nothing.

First wife: "Look how happy the commander-in-chief is after receiving the invitation. Let him be happy for a while longer."

Xia Xiaoxiang whispered, "The later we find out, the angrier the commander will be, right?"

The ladies: "..."

The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

But looking at Commander Lou not far away, no one could muster the courage.

The ladies exchanged glances, then dispersed as if nothing had happened.

There's still some time before the birthday banquet; sooner or later, the commander will find out.

Maybe the Fourth Young Master said so?

After all, the Fourth Young Master had personally witnessed Mao Mao sending an invitation to Shen Zhaolin.

On the other side.

Lou Yansui was also discussing it with Lou Hongjian.

"Me, tell him?!" Lou Hongjian shuddered: "A-Sui, I'm your own brother, don't hurt me."

Lou Yansui: "If Dad knew Mr. Nie was coming, he would definitely be very angry."

Lou Hongjian exclaimed, "What can I do? Am I supposed to storm into the Green Gang and snatch back Mao Mao's invitation?! I don't want Mr. Nie to come either, he's such a terrifying person, but what can I do? He's Mao Mao's friend!"

Or, to put it another way, if you don't invite him, you have to refuse Mao Mao.

Who could bear to say "no" to Mao Mao?

Just thinking about the disappointed and pitiful look on my little sister's face makes my heart break.

"We couldn't stop them at first, and now it's not only undignified to take the invitation back, but it will also hurt Mao Mao's feelings."

"Besides, you were right there when Mao Mao delivered the invitation to Mr. Shen." Lou Hongjian suddenly narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing his younger brother: "A-Sui, why didn't you stop her?"

Lou Yansui shared the same idea as him.

If you stop them, it means you're refusing Mao Mao.

Who could bear to refuse Mao Mao?

Third Brother didn't see how expectant Mao Mao's face was when she handed out the invitation. Mao Mao must have been really looking forward to her friend's arrival.

This was Mao Mao's first birthday party, and they all wanted to give her the most perfect birthday party so that she wouldn't have any regrets.

“Teacher Shen is different,” Lou Yansui argued. “Although Dad dislikes him, it’s not the same kind of dislike he has for Mr. Nie.”

Lou Hongjian: "Aren't they all annoying?"

Lou Yansui: "..."

Lou Hongjian felt a headache coming on just thinking about that scene.

"I dare not say it." Lou Hongjian shook his head: "Dad will definitely be angry. What if he takes it out on me? Ah Sui, Dad loves you. You go and tell him."

The two brothers exchanged a glance.

Then they both looked away.

Sooner or later, even though there's still some time before the birthday party, Dad will find out eventually.

What if Mom says something?

When banquets are held at home, the first wife and the servants handle everything. The first wife knows best which guests have been invited.

It was just bad luck.

In the following days, the military and political department was extremely busy. Commander Lou left early and returned late every day, not only missing meals with his family, but also not even having the chance to see his daughter.

Even the first wife didn't get a chance to say it.