Chapter 234 Mao Mao is a Little Magpie
The Shen family is a large family with many members. Today, in order to celebrate Shen Zhaolin's birthday, even relatives and friends who live outside have rushed back.
A large group of people filled the front hall, and someone had to bring two more chairs from elsewhere to settle the new guests.
As soon as Mao Mao and her brother sat down, the boy who had been peeking around in the front hall came over.
"Third Uncle, is this your friend?" He looked Mao Mao up and down, gesturing to show their heights: "She's really small."
Mao Mao blinked: "Brother."
Shen Zhaolin chuckled and said, "Mao Mao is only four years old, of course she's too young."
"Third Uncle, how can you be friends with such a young child?" the boy asked again. "If you talk to her about literature, about the world, about new ideas, will she understand?"
Shen Zhaolin laughed heartily: "She's so young, of course she can't understand."
The boy shook his head: "That's strange."
strangeness.
Isn't that strange?
With such a large age gap, they could easily be father and daughter, but instead they're friends? Friendships between people of different ages do exist, but which one involves a four-year-old?
Today is his third uncle's birthday, but his third uncle didn't invite any of his friends, only this young girl, and specifically instructed the family to make it a grand celebration. Is this young girl more important than his third uncle's other literary friends?
He heard from others that this was the daughter of Commander Lou!
The boy is Shen Zhaoyan, the elder brother of Shen Zhaolin, and his name is Shen Zhuoying. He is also sixteen years old this year, the same age as Lou Yansui.
At sixteen, the boy already has likes and dislikes. For example, deeply influenced by his family's traditions, he has a bad impression of Lou Wenshan, the person in charge of Haicheng.
In the Shen family, Shen Zhuoying's most admired person was not his father, but his third uncle. His third uncle was a genius who became famous at a young age. Shen Zhuoying had read every article he wrote, and of course, he had not missed his attacks on Marshal Lou in the newspapers.
He was cursing people in the newspapers just a while ago, but then he so solemnly invited Lou Wenshan's daughter to his home as a guest.
However, the Lou family's little daughter is so adorable; she's truly endearing. No one could possibly dislike a four-year-old.
Looking at the plump cheeks of the little girl in front of him, Shen Zhuoying felt an inexplicable urge to touch her.
“My wallet was stolen before, and it was Mao Mao who helped me find it.” Shen Zhaolin looked at his child and said with a smile, “Also, we all love reading Mao Mao’s stories.”
Mao Mao happily exclaimed, "Mao Mao looks beautiful!"
Shen Zhuoying asked in confusion, "Is it the one serialized in the newspaper? But isn't that a children's story?"
“Mao Mao’s stories are exceptionally well-written and popular among adults as well,” Shen Zhaolin said. “Readers come from all ages, and naturally, friends come from all backgrounds.”
Sister-in-law Shen served tea to the two new guests. After putting down the cups, she didn't rush to leave, but looked at the little baby in front of her with curiosity.
"Your name is Mao Mao?"
Mao Mao nodded vigorously: "Yes!"
What's your full name?
Mao Mao said matter-of-factly, "Mao Mao is called Mao Mao."
Her mother named Mao Mao, and from childhood to adulthood, everyone who met Mao Mao called her Mao Mao.
Mao Mao is long, Mao Mao is short.
Even the invitation letter that Uncle Shen gave her was written as Mao Mao.
A famous name?
I've never heard of it.
Sister-in-law Shen was speechless for a moment.
Lou Yansui, who came with her, calmly added, "Lou Queyin. My sister's name is Lou Queyin."
Mao Mao turned her little head to look at him, her soft little face full of confusion: "Brother?"
Lou Yansui touched the neatly braided hair on her head.
Mao Mao is their family's lucky star, bringing good fortune and luck.
Mao Mao originally didn't have a formal name and took her mother's surname, but since she was their younger sister, she naturally took their family surname. Not long after Mao Mao arrived at their home, she was given a formal name and included in their family genealogy.
It's just that we're used to calling her by her full name, and nobody at home calls her by it. Perhaps we'll only need to wait until Mao Mao goes to school to use it.
"When magpies sing, it means good news is coming." Sister-in-law Shen praised, "It sounds lovely."
Mao Mao looked up at her, completely unaware that her name was being praised.
The more Sister-in-law Shen looked at her, the more she liked her. She asked her some questions, such as her age, hobbies, and studies. By the end, she had already taken the little girl's soft little hand in her own palm.
"The third brother specifically told us to invite an opera troupe and order a cream cake. I was wondering why, since he doesn't usually like watching operas or cakes. Turns out it was specially for you," said Sister-in-law Shen. "The opera troupe has arrived. Little Mao Mao, do you want to go see the opera?"
Mao Mao's eyes lit up: "Watch a show? Mao Mao wants to go!"
Shen Zhaolin quickly said, "Sister-in-law, Mao Mao is my guest, I'll take care of her."
Sister-in-law Shen had already bent down to pick up Mao Mao: "I'll take her to meet my mother, she's been curious about it for a while... Hmm?"
Mao Mao's bottom lifted off the stool a little, then slumped back down.
Sister-in-law Shen looked at her hands in confusion, then at the little girl in front of her. Mao Mao stared at him with her big, bright eyes, looking completely innocent.
Sister-in-law Shen: "..."
The food at the Marshal's Mansion must be really nourishing.
It took Sister-in-law Shen even more effort to carry the person away.
The women sat together, and a fair-skinned and adorable little girl arrived, whom everyone welcomed. Madam Shen reached out to hold her, but Sister-in-law Shen avoided her movement and gently placed Mao Mao next to her.
As soon as I sat down, several people gathered around me.
"This is Lou Wenshan's daughter?"
"So cute, she doesn't look like her dad at all."
"Your name is Mao Mao? I'm your Uncle Shen's niece, call me sister."
Mao Mao obediently called out, "Sister."
The well-behaved and adorable little girl was very popular. Even though they knew her father was the notorious Lou Dashuai, no one gave her a hard time. They would all come and touch her little face or offer her snacks.
Shen Zhaolin watched helplessly as the guest he had invited was carried away: "..."
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