Chapter 367 The Party Begins
Countless invitations were sent out, and on the day of the party, the Marshal's Mansion began preparations early in the morning.
That morning, before it was fully light, and before Mao Mao usually woke up, and before Xia Xiaoxiang was even fully awake, she woke up on her own.
Without her mother waking her up, and without lingering in bed, she rolled over, kicked her little feet, and crawled out of the warm quilt. She slid down the edge of the bed, her bare little feet shivering from the cold floor.
After lying on the edge of the bed in a daze for a while, Mao Mao bent down, put on her slippers, and opened the wardrobe to look for her clothes.
Xia Xiaoxiang was awakened by her cries for help.
"Mother, Mother!"
Xia Xiaoxiang suddenly opened her eyes and sat up. Following the sound, she looked over and, in the dim light shining through the curtains, saw a round, dark shadow crawling in the closet.
She turned on the light and saw that Mao Mao had crawled into the closet and was fighting with the clothes in the dark. She lost miserably and was now trapped by the sleeves of the clothes, struggling to find a way out.
Xia Xiaoxiang was both amused and exasperated, and quickly went to rescue her.
Glancing again at the wall clock: "Why did you wake up so early?"
Mao Mao's little face flushed red: "Mommy, a big party!"
"Okay, okay, I got it."
Xia Xiaoxiang helped her find a complete outfit that had been put together in advance from the wardrobe—it was the third aunt, who was the most fashionable person in the family, who had put together the outfit for her beforehand. Then she carried the excited Mao Mao to the dressing table and combed her hair.
Watching her mother braid her hair in the mirror, Mao Mao happily swung her little feet back and forth in the air. "Mother, I want it to be like last time, like flowers."
"Okay." Xia Xiaoxiang skillfully combed her hair: "Mommy dressed you up beautifully today. Our Mao Mao is the most beautiful little baby."
"Mother wants to look pretty too." Mao Mao also instructed, "Mother should wear the yellow dress and smell nice perfume."
Xia Xiaoxiang: "You're having a big party, and I still have to dress up?"
"Yes!" Mao Mao nodded vigorously, "Mother is beautiful!"
Xia Xiaoxiang smiled and said, "Okay, we'll listen to Mao Mao."
By the time the mother and daughter were dressed and ready to leave, everyone in the Lou family was already up. Even Lou Hongjian, who loved to sleep in, was no exception.
Lou Hongjian got up even earlier. When he appeared before everyone, he was fully styled, his hair was permed into the latest trendy style, his suit was dashing, and even his leather shoes were polished to a shine. As he walked by, he left behind a lingering scent of cologne.
"Ah Hong, do you have a date today?"
Lou Hongjian straightened the wrinkles in his collar, his peach blossom eyes smiling: "Mao Mao invited so many friends over to play today, as her older brother, of course I can't let her down."
He glanced at his other three brothers. "Eldest brother, second brother, Ah Sui, are you still criticizing me? What are you wearing?"
The other three bent down to adjust their collars and cuffs.
Not only Lou Hongjian, but all four young masters of the Lou family looked as handsome and stylish as if they were about to appear on the cover of a fashion magazine.
"I'm usually like this at home," Lou Heming said without changing his expression. "But you, Ah Hong, why are you up so early? This isn't like you."
Lou Hongjian retorted, "Second Brother, it's Sunday today, you don't have to go to work, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Lou Heming calmly said, "Mao Mao is having a party today, which is perfect since I don't have to go to work. I'll come and help her out."
Lou Yansui: "I don't need to attend classes either."
Lou Fengju: "I'm taking the day off."
The four exchanged glances and then casually looked away.
Today, all of Mao Mao's friends are coming, and it's time to prove that he is Mao Mao's favorite older brother, so she absolutely cannot be absent.
Not only the four young masters of the Lou family, but also the five mothers dressed up specially and appeared at the breakfast table, each vying to outshine the others.
The third concubine held up two pairs of earrings and asked for her opinion: "Should I wear these two, or these two?"
The first wife looked at them and said, "These are sapphire crystals, aren't they?"
The second concubine held up two shawls: "Which one is better for me?"
The first wife pointed and said, "This one looks good."
Marshal Lou glanced at his beautiful wives on his left, then at his handsome and stylish sons on his right, and was dazzled.
Mao Mao throws parties, and each one of them puts even more effort into it than he would into a birthday party!
Let's look at Old Madam Lou again.
Today, Madam Lou was dressed more solemnly and elegantly than usual, wearing a string of emerald green jade necklace around her neck. Even the big white cat was wearing a newly made woolen vest.
Even the Commander-in-Chief himself specially trimmed his beard today.
Everyone was putting in their best effort to make Mao Mao proud.
The courtyard of the Marshal's Mansion was also newly decorated with brightly colored ribbons and balloons. A giant cake, taller than Mao Mao and ordered in advance, was also delivered and placed in the most conspicuous position. Sweet and savory pastries filled the long table, waiting for the guests to help themselves.
Not long after breakfast, the little guests, each carrying an invitation, arrived one by one.
"Maomao!"
"Mao Mao, it's been a long time!"
"Mao Mao, I brought you a gift!"
After the kindergarten fire, the children who hadn't seen each other for a long time finally reunited. They enthusiastically stuck stickers on each other's faces to express how much they missed each other.
"Mao Mao, your house is so big!"
"Mao Mao, I miss you so much!"
Mao Mao also missed her friends. After exchanging feelings, she raised her little head and excitedly led a group of children to introduce her party venue.
"This is my family's slide, swing, and toy car."
Children: "Wow!"
"These are snacks made by my family's chef uncle, they're so delicious!"
"Wow!"
"These are my brothers."
The four young masters of the Lou family smiled reservedly.
"Wow!"
"These are Mao Mao's mothers."
The five ladies smiled elegantly and beautifully.
"Wow!"
"This is my dad, and this is my grandma." Mao Mao bent down and picked up the big white cat from the ground: "This is my family's cat!"
"Wow!"
Mao Mao smiled sweetly, her dimples deepening, and said happily, "Welcome to my party!"
Children: "Wow!"
The children have finally seen the world.
The children at Haicheng Kindergarten all come from respectable backgrounds, but not every family is as prestigious as a warlord's mansion. White villas that resemble castles are not uncommon, but not every child has four older brothers and five mothers.
In kindergarten, Mao Mao's four older brothers and five mothers had become legends, and now they were seeing it for themselves.
Not to mention that Mao Mao's father is a majestic and extraordinary general, with a shining badge on his chest.
Which other family can host such a big party like Mao Mao's, with all the family members dressed up for the occasion?
The children scattered to different places; some went to play on the amusement park rides, while others watched their older brothers with bright, sparkling eyes.
Lou Yansui was the most popular among them.
Who made him the author of Maomao's stories? Now, Maomao's stories have become the most beloved stories among children in Haicheng, and every child present has read them.
Lou Yansui was surrounded by countless children. He held up a manuscript paper high in his hand and said, "I have a new story. Do you want to hear it?"
The children responded loudly, "Yes!"
Mao Mao, mingling in the crowd, also shouted, "Yes!"
Lou Yansui straightened her back and said with a warm smile, "Everyone, please sit down and I will read it to you."
Over there, Lou Hongjian also played to his strengths: "Who wants to see a magic trick?"
Mao Mao shouted along with the other children, "I want to see!"
Some watched magic tricks, some listened to stories, some went to play on the swings, and others were attracted by the delicious snacks on the table.
The Marshal's Mansion was filled with the innocent voices of children, and the winter chill was dispelled by their pure joy, creating a lively atmosphere.
Just then, a black car stopped in front of the Marshal's Mansion.
The car door opened, and Nie Zhengyun and Shen Zhaolin stepped out. They looked around and walked straight towards them.
Upon seeing the unfamiliar visitors, the children quieted down for a moment, then stared at them with wide, curious eyes.
Lou Dashuai's eyelids twitched. "What brings you two here?"
"General, please don't be in such a hurry," Nie Zhengyun said. "We also received an invitation from Miss Mao Mao."
Commander Lou: "Mao Mao?!"
"Uncle!" Mao Mao ran over happily: "You're here!"
"Miss Mao Mao, it's been a long time." Nie Zhengyun not only came, but also brought a gift, her bow neatly tied. "Thank you for your invitation."
Shen Zhaolin didn't miss out either: "Mao Mao, I've also prepared a gift for you."
"Wait!" Commander Lou quickly picked up his youngest daughter, who was about to rush over enthusiastically, and protectively shielded her behind him: "Mao Mao, when did you send them the invitations?"
Behind the crowd, Lou Hongjian nodded vigorously.
Yes, when was it posted?
He was standing right next to Mao Mao when he was writing invitations for the other children. How could he not have known that there were two more people?
Mao Mao obediently said, "Yesterday, Mao Mao called Uncle and said that we were having a party today. Uncle asked if we could come, so I invited them!"
Commander Lou: "..."
Previously, Nie Zhengyun and Shen Zhaolin caught a cold from Mao Mao. Taking this opportunity, they tricked Mao Mao into calling them every day to check on their health.
Mao Mao cared deeply for her friends, carrying a small stool to the telephone every day to talk to them for as long as they were sick. Over time, the Lou family got used to it.
How could someone have shown up again after such a short time?!
Mao Mao asked with concern, "Uncle, are you all better now?"
"Thank you for your concern, Miss Mao Mao." Nie Zhengyun said with a smile, "It'll be ready soon."
Shen Zhaolin turned to look at him before continuing, "...Me too."
Lou Dashuai looked at the two of them coldly.
Looking at these two with rosy complexions and strong voices, they don't look like they're still sick at all. So many days have passed, and even the Lou family members who were also infected with the cold have fully recovered.
Mao Mao, oblivious to everything, earnestly instructed, "Then you must eat more, rest well, and don't overwork yourselves."
Nie Zhengyun nodded happily: "Okay, I will definitely remember."
"Mao Mao, who are they?" the child next to me asked in a low voice.
Mao Mao introduced them to her classmates: "They are..."
"I know!"
As the only one among the children who had seen these two people before, Xu Yizhao confidently stepped forward and loudly answered, "They are both Mao Mao's fathers!"
The children looked on with admiration: "Wow!"
They only knew that Mao Mao had four older brothers and five mothers, but they didn't know that Mao Mao also had three fathers!
Mao Mao! You're really amazing!
Commander Lou: "..."
Lou family members: "..."
Mao Mao blinked: "Huh?"
"Oh." Nie Zhengyun exclaimed softly, a deep smile appearing in the fine lines around his eyes: "Is that so?"
Shen Zhaolin was also overjoyed: "General, you agree?"
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