Chapter 105 Nie Zhengyun's Visit
the next day.
Early in the morning, everyone gathered at the restaurant to enjoy breakfast.
The third concubine looked around and saw that all four young masters were present, as was Xia Xiaoxiang, but the little dumpling from her family was nowhere to be seen.
She turned to Xia Xiaoxiang and asked, "Where's Mao Mao? Hasn't she gotten up yet?"
Xia Xiaoxiang picked up a soup dumpling: "How should I know? He didn't sleep with me last night."
"Not sleeping with you?"
That's strange.
All four young masters are already up; how could they possibly be left out?
Lou Yansui was clutching a thick stack of manuscript paper, looking around frantically for someone. He had written a new story last night about Maomao meeting someone who wanted to adopt him.
Another set of footsteps came from the stairs.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw it was Commander Lou.
Today, Commander Lou was unusually not wearing his military uniform, but instead dressed in loose-fitting home clothes. What was most eye-catching was that he had a little girl lying in his arms, who was still half asleep and whose eyes were barely open.
The third concubine covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise, "Did Mao Mao sleep with the Marshal last night?"
The four brothers sat up straight in unison. Lou Hongjian, who had been listless, suddenly widened his eyes and rubbed them in disbelief.
Yes, it's his biological father.
Lou Dashuai held his daughter in one arm, pulled out a seat, and had someone bring another chair to his side. He then gently placed Mao Mao on the chair.
Mao Mao leaned against the back of the chair, her small body bobbing up and down, almost falling asleep again.
It wasn't until Lou Dashuai waved a steamed bun in front of her, its fragrant aroma wafting to her nose, that she jolted awake by the smell.
Lou Dashuai raised his deep voice: "Come on, Mao Mao, ah—Daddy will feed you."
Mao Mao opened her mouth wide and took a big gulp, stuffing her mouth full of a small steamed bun.
"Dad?" Lou Heming adjusted his glasses. "Did Mao Mao sleep with you last night?"
Commander Lou: "That's right."
After saying that, he picked up another steamed bun and continued to coax his daughter, "Come on, Mao Mao, have another one, okay—"
The four brothers exchanged glances, all seeing the shock in the eyes of the others.
Lou Hongjian, in particular, was covered in goosebumps.
Although they were used to the usually stern Commander Lou raising his voice and showing his tender side in front of Mao Mao, such a solicitous manner was a rare sight.
Even Commander Lou has his pride.
He also had to maintain a certain image in front of his wives and sons.
Especially in front of his four sons, he was always a strict father, and he was very quick to take action.
The four Lou brothers often took Mao Mao away to sleep with her, but the elders in the family, except for the third concubine, were also very eager to do so, but were too embarrassed to do so. Lou Dashuai was also very envious.
But now, he's not embarrassed anymore.
Even if you're concerned about saving face, your precious daughter, whom you've been longing for, is going to be snatched away by someone else!
Lou Fengju raised an eyebrow: "Dad, aren't you going to the military headquarters today?"
"I'm not going," Commander Lou said in a deep voice. "I'm taking the day off today to stay home and play with Mao Mao. I'll leave all the military affairs to you."
Lou Fengju: "..."
"and……"
Lou Dashuai's eyes revealed a hint of coldness: "We have guests coming to the house today."
...
Yesterday, when Mao Mao went to Nie's house to play, she not only recognized herself as a father, but also warmly invited Nie Zhengyun to her house to play.
Nie Zhengyun readily agreed.
He came to visit the Lou family when only half of the morning had passed.
He didn't come empty-handed; a car followed behind him, filled with gifts.
Two cars stopped at the entrance, and the drivers got out and unloaded the items from the cars one by one. In no time, a small mountain of gifts was piled up in front of the mansion.
There was another valuable item, packed in a large box, placed beside him.
Upon hearing that guests had arrived, the entire Lou family came out to greet them.
"uncle--"
Mao Mao, with her short legs, ran ahead to greet her friends.
Lou Dashuai followed closely behind, his muscles tense and taut, like a tiger unleashed from its cage.
The Lou brothers followed behind. Lou Yansui glanced at his elder brother and asked, "Big brother, haven't you gone to work yet?"
“Dad’s taking a day off, so I’ll take half a day off too,” Lou Fengju said with a sly grin. “Wouldn’t it be a shame to miss out on such an interesting scene?”
Lou Hongjian also turned to look in the other direction, incredulous: "Second Brother, you're staying to watch the show too?"
Lou Heming said gently, "I'm not going to work today anyway."
The four of them went out and immediately saw Nie Zhengyun standing at the door.
He was still wearing a black long robe today, but the style was more formal than usual, with a subtle pattern on the fabric, as if he were going to an important occasion such as a banquet.
Mao Mao called out "Uncle," and Nie Zhengyun opened his arms. However, before the little girl could run over, he grabbed her by the armpits and pulled her back.
Nie Zhengyun smiled easily, not minding it, and looked up to greet the newcomer: "General."
Commander Lou let out a cold snort.
Nie Zhengyun said good-naturedly, "I'm here to visit Miss Lou."
"You've seen him," Commander Lou said coldly with a forced smile. "You can leave now."
“I came here at Miss Lou’s invitation. I haven’t had a chance to play yet, and I’m not in a hurry to leave.” Nie Zhengyun’s gaze fell on the little girl perched on the shoulder of the Marshal, and his eyes softened. “If I were to leave, wouldn’t I need Miss Lou’s permission?”
He added, "I don't know if Miss Lou mentioned it when she came back yesterday, but yesterday, Mao Mao already recognized me as his godfather..."
Towards the end, he changed the way he addressed people.
Lou Wenshan couldn't hold back any longer and shouted angrily, "You're dreaming!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little girl in his arms trembled in fright at his suddenly raised voice.
Lou Wenshan quickly lowered his voice, but was still furious: "My Mao Mao only has one father, Nie Zhengyun, you wish!"
Nie Zhengyun remained unfazed: "The Marshal is my biological father, and I am his godfather. There's no conflict. Oh, by the way, you're not his biological son either."
Lou Wenshan: "..."
Nie Zhengyun: "With one more father, Mao Mao will have one more person to love her. General, this is a good thing. Don't be so quick to get angry."
Lou Wenshan sneered: "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Heh, affection? Yesterday, my Mao Mao and Lao San visited your house and almost got poisoned. Don't think I won't hold this against you."
Lou Yansui took Mao Mao from her father's arms and led her to stand aside.
The five siblings stood in a row, each with wide eyes, watching the two confront each other as if it were a show.
"It was indeed my oversight that the food was poisoned," Nie Zhengyun said calmly. "I have already sent people to investigate who was behind it. Once they are caught, I will definitely give the Marshal's Mansion an explanation. I have come here today with gifts to apologize in person."
Beside him were apology gifts as high as a small mountain.
Just as Commander Lou's expression had eased somewhat, he heard him say—
"Also, Mao Mao already acknowledged me as his godfather yesterday. Although it was just a verbal agreement, I brought some gifts for our meeting today."
As Nie Zhengyun spoke, he opened the box beside him.
The sunlight was so bright that Mao Mao unconsciously closed her eyes.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself surrounded by a golden expanse.
It was a whole box full of large yellow croakers!
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