Chairman Lou now deeply regrets his past actions. If his daughter had married Li Chu back then, would all these troubles have been avoided?
Although Li Chu's background is still unclear, the plaque above the door frame that reads "Family of a Martyr" should be enough to keep out a lot of troublemakers.
However, thinking about these things now is pointless; the most important thing right now is to handle the donation properly.
And it wasn't just him who donated; he also urged his two friends, whom he had already persuaded, to donate as well.
Since Dr. Li said that we should be high-profile in our actions, then this time we must make it big. Since the decision has already been made, we should not be hesitant anymore, for the sake of the Lou family's future.
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Having made up his mind, Chairman Lou seemed to relax, and even his demeanor while driving changed.
Lou Xiao'e, who had been watching him closely, also felt that her father was noticeably different from before.
"Dad, what's wrong? I feel like you've let go of something."
Chairman Lou turned his head and smiled at his daughter: "It's nothing, I just figured some things out."
By the way, did Dr. Li give you any advice or precautions regarding your pregnancy?
Lou Xiao'e stuck out her tongue sheepishly: "They said I'm a little malnourished."
Upon hearing this, Chairman Lou glared at his daughter with annoyance: "Other people are lucky if they can get enough to eat, but you're picky about food. Sigh, your mother and I have really spoiled you rotten."
"Okay, okay, for your future grandson, I won't be a picky eater anymore, alright?" Lou Xiao'e muttered, touching her belly as she spoke.
Back home, Lou Xiao'e, who couldn't keep a secret, happily told her mother that she was pregnant again.
Lou's mother was also beaming from ear to ear.
Mr. Lou sat on the sofa, thought it over and over, and finally decided to tell his daughter about the donation. The family's situation would change a lot in the future, and he needed to make sure she understood these things clearly.
"Madam, Xiao'e, you two can talk about the child later. There's something I need to make clear to you."
Two women, who were excitedly talking about their children, looked at each other, their eyes meeting, as they observed the serious expressions on their husbands' and fathers' faces.
Something occurred to Lou's mother, and she looked at her husband and asked, "Old Lou, have you made up your mind?"
Chairman Lou nodded silently.
"Sigh," Lou's mother sighed, turning her head back and forth to look at her own house, her eyes filled with reluctance.
Lou Xiao'e was completely bewildered. She looked at her father and then at her mother, and asked anxiously, "Dad, Mom, what kind of riddle are you two playing?"
“Xiao’e, it’s like this…” Chairman Lou said to his daughter in a low voice.
It took Chairman Lou quite a while to finish explaining the cause and effect of the matter.
Lou Xiao'e opened her mouth wide in surprise after hearing her father's words.
After a long pause, he finally asked, "Dad, has it gotten that serious? Why is it like this?"
“We have no choice but to do this. I’ve thought about this for a long time before making this decision. Plus, you’re pregnant now, so we have to think things through for the child’s future.”
This child can take the surname Lou in the future. Look, Chairman Lou's attitude immediately changed.
After hesitating for a long time, Lou Xiao'e stood up and said, "Dad, take me to Qiu Nan's house again. I'll talk to Qiu Nan and ask her to tell Doctor Li to help us."
Chairman Lou shook his head dejectedly: "This idea was given by Dr. Li. How much more can he help us?"
"How could this happen?" Lou Xiao'e slumped onto the sofa in a daze.
Startled, Lou's mother quickly helped her up, saying, "Oh my little darling, please slow down."
Lou Xiao'e turned her head listlessly to look at her mother, then at her father: "Dad, you should still take me to Dr. Li's house. I'll go and beg him again. He must have another way."
Actually, Mr. Lou was quite tempted by his daughter's suggestion, as his daughter and Dr. Li's wife had a very good relationship.
If the daughter goes to look for it, maybe things will take a different turn.
Looking at his watch, Chairman Lou shook his head: "Forget it, it's too late today, let's talk about it tomorrow."
"Old Lou, do you think Dr. Li has any other ideas?" Lou's mother chimed in.
"Who knows? But to be honest, I don't think the chances are very high."
After thinking for a moment, Chairman Lou said firmly to his daughter, "Forget it, Xiao'e, let's not look for her anymore. Let's keep this affection; we might need it in the future."
Although we're donating most of our family's assets this time, what's left is enough for us to live on. And from now on, we must act with utmost discretion.
"Does this house also have to be donated?" Lou Xiao'e asked reluctantly.
“Of course we should donate this house.” Before Chairman Lou could speak, Lou’s mother said, “If we still live here, wouldn’t we be like sitting ducks?”
Lou Xiao'e nodded as if she understood, but didn't say anything more. Since her parents had already made up their minds, she would do as they said.
"Xiao'e, you don't need to worry about the house. It's already been arranged. It's not far from Doctor Li's house. It's the same as the courtyard you're living in now, a three-courtyard house. Our family has three rooms in the middle courtyard, which is enough for us."
Lou Xiao'e was surprised that her father had settled everything in the house without saying a word. She said with a wry smile, "Dad, Mom, living in the compound isn't so easy. There are so many things to do every day. Besides, once we move in, we won't dare to cook those delicious dishes at home anymore."
Chairman Lou waved his hand dismissively: "It's alright. If we want something delicious, we can just go to a restaurant."
"Xiao'e, let me tell you something. When Xu Damao comes back, tell him about this. But don't say that we still have some money left, or that we've already arranged a house. Just say that we have nothing now and see how he reacts."
"This..." Lou Xiao'e didn't know what to say after hearing Lou's mother's words.
It is human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm, and the human heart cannot withstand being tested.
Xu Damao is treating her well now, but after the changes in her family, who can say for sure what will happen to him?
Lou Xiao'e lowered her head and remained silent; she didn't know what to do.
Seeing his daughter's troubled expression, Chairman Lou thought for a moment and said, "Xiao'e, it's not that your father and I want to test him, but our family will never dare to cause trouble again after this incident. We already had a falling out because of the child, so this was a last resort."
Lou Xiao'e looked up at her father, hesitant to speak.
"Xiao'e, don't rush to tell him. Wait until Dad has finished dealing with everything before telling him, so as not to cause any unnecessary trouble."
Lou Xiao'e could only nod reluctantly; she didn't know if what she was doing was right or wrong.
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