Chapter 262 Rain is bad
It wasn't raining, and there was only a little girl in front of him who felt guilty for doing something wrong.
Lou Fengju directly arrested the prisoner.
Mao Mao exclaimed in surprise, her feet were lifted into the air, and her vision became high. She was suddenly grabbed into Lou Fengju's arms.
Who did the bad thing?
Lou Fengju raised his long eyebrows slightly, looking at his sister with ill intent: "Mao Mao, you followed Ah Hong to do bad things, and you didn't even get away. I caught you. Tell me, how should your brother punish you?"
Mao Mao gripped his shoulders, her chubby cheeks pouting nervously, her toes curling up: "Brother, are you going to hit me?"
Why would I hit you?
She said with lingering fear, "When Mao Mao does something bad, her mother spanks me."
Lou Fengju let out a muffled laugh.
To Mao Mao, it sounded like a response.
Her expression grew more serious, and her eyes suddenly became moist. But she clenched her little hands, closed her eyes, and still offered up her little bottom.
Her mother taught her that if you do something wrong, you should be punished.
Lou Fengju, of course, couldn't bring himself to do it.
Seeing my younger sister looking like she was bravely going to her death, her eyes tightly closed, her eyelashes still trembling, and every inch of her face showing fear.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw someone peeking around the corner, holding a water gun and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Lou Fengju raised his eyebrows and said to his sister, "But your brother can give you a chance to make amends."
Mao Mao tentatively opened one eye, peeking at her brother with her little eyes.
Lou Fengju tucked her under his arm and strode towards Lou Hongjian to arrest the main culprit: "You help your brother catch Ah Hong."
"oh!"
Mao Mao excitedly kicked her little feet and pointed into the distance: "Brother, Third Brother is over there!"
Lou Hongjian fled as fast as he could: "Mao Mao, you little traitor!"
"Brother, chase after him!"
Lou Heming was drenched in water as he returned home from get off work.
He immediately put down his briefcase, rolled up his sleeves, and joined his brothers in the battle.
When Old Madam Lou returned from watching the play, she saw her two grandsons together pushing Lou Hongjian into the courtyard fountain. Lou Hongjian was soaked from head to toe, his new suit ruined, but he couldn't resist and could only howl in pain.
Lou Yansui led Mao Mao to watch the commotion from the sidelines, and even the big white cat was attracted out, meowing incessantly.
Old Madam Lou: "..."
Old Madam Lou put on a stern face, speechless: "How old are you all? Still so childish!"
As she spoke, she walked over with her cane, knocked on each person's hand once, and then took her granddaughter's hand and led her into the house.
"Grandma." Mao Mao followed beside his grandma, tilting his little head up and saying, "Grandma, we're having watermelon today."
Where is Mao Mao?
“Mao Mao has already eaten.” She happily raised her little pigtails: “Mao Mao ate one piece first, and then Mother gave me half a piece.”
That's quite a lot.
Old Madam Lou stopped feeding her.
Soon, the three brothers who had been playing around came into the house.
Lou Hongjian was soaked to the bone, having just climbed out of the water, leaving a trail of wet water in his wake. The other two weren't much better off; their hair was dripping wet, and their clothes were mostly soaked.
Feeling uncomfortable with wet clothes sticking to his body, Lou Fengju took off his wet clothes as soon as he entered the room, revealing his strong and muscular upper body with lines as perfect as a sculpture.
Lou Hongjian glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, instinctively reaching for his paintbrush, but unfortunately, neither paper nor pen were within reach. He muttered to himself, "Why did I have to be so foolish as to challenge my elder brother..."
Isn't that a dead end?
But playing around isn't without its benefits; at least the heat dissipates, and it feels as refreshing as being drenched in rain.
The three of them went upstairs and took a refreshing cold shower. When they came downstairs, they saw Mao Mao staggering back from the direction of the kitchen.
Lou Fengju casually scooped her up and weighed her in his arms.
Hmm, it seems like I've gained a little weight since I last saw you.
"Mao Mao, it's so hot, why are you going to the kitchen?" Lou Fengju said casually, "It's too hot there."
Mao Mao reached into her pocket, took out the snacks the chef had given her, and shared them with her brother.
"Brother, eat."
"Thank you, Mao Mao."
Lou Fengju lowered his head and bit down, then casually touched his sister's forehead, finding it covered in sweat.
The summer heat is so intense that even staying at home feels like being in a steamer, let alone in the kitchen where there's a fire burning. Only Mao Mao doesn't mind.
It was almost time to eat, so he carried Mao Mao to the dining room.
The weather was too hot, and everyone except Mao Mao had a reduced appetite and were not interested in eating. Even the kitchen started making more cold dishes.
"Isn't it a bit too hot this year?" Lou Heming said. "Our hospital has recently admitted many patients with heatstroke."
As soon as he opened his mouth, the others joined in the complaints.
Aside from the vendors selling cold drinks, no one in Haicheng likes summer. It's humid and hot, like the whole city turning into a giant steamer, subjecting people to prolonged torment. Even standing still is unbearable. Take Lou Fengju, for example; he's already strong and hot-tempered, and he still has to do physical training under the sun every day, sweating buckets.
Even they found it unbearable, let alone other ordinary people. Electric fans were a luxury, and the only way to cool down was by fanning themselves and drinking water. It was unbearable both indoors and outdoors.
"This year, not only is it hot, but there's also been little rain. It would be great if it rained more often."
Although the weather is more humid and muggy after the rain, at least it's cool when it rains.
But this summer there was little rain, and even the flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard were withered by the sun.
The first wife suddenly asked, "There's been little rain this year, won't it be dry?"
Upon hearing this, all eyes at the dinner table instinctively turned to the end of the long table, where Mao Mao was silently eating.
Without even lifting her head, Mao Mao buried her face in her rice bowl, waving the spoon around with gusto, only her two little tufts of hair swaying with her movements.
No response.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness.
Their son, Mao Mao, is a lucky star who can bring good fortune and ward off evil.
Last winter, it was Mao Mao's mention of the cold weather that allowed them to prepare and withstand the sudden cold snap. Since Mao Mao hasn't reacted, it means that there shouldn't be a drought this year.
However, even if Mao Mao didn't say anything bad, we still can't let our guard down. The current situation is hot and dry, and the crops in the fields are at risk of dying from thirst and sunburn. Even without a drought, the harvest will still be affected.
For example, hospitals admit patients with heatstroke every day.
Of course, based on past experience, Haicheng already has a series of measures in place to deal with the high temperatures in summer.
If everything depends on Mao Mao, what's the point of having adults?
Lou Yansui put a piece of meat into her younger sister's bowl and asked, "Maomao, do you want to see a movie? The movie theater has air conditioning, it's very cool."
"Hmm!"
“I think we should go to a summer resort this year,” said the third concubine.
"Escaping the heat?"
Third wife: "Haicheng is hot, but other places aren't. It's very cool in the mountains. Didn't we go to a villa in Moganshan and stay for a few months the year before last?"
Everyone was tempted.
Moganshan has a high altitude and a cool climate in summer, so many overseas Chinese and high-ranking officials have built summer villas there. It also has complete public facilities, including churches, hospitals, and swimming pools. Most importantly, it's close to Haicheng, so if anything happens, you can get back immediately.
Apart from Lou Heming, who needs to go to the hospital every day, the whole family can participate.
Lou Heming: "..."
Lou Dashuai immediately made the decision: "Okay, pack your bags, we'll go to the mountains to escape the summer heat this year!"
The second concubine beamed: "Then I'll have someone pack my bags right away, Ah Chun—"
The maid responded and hurriedly ran out.
Everyone was excited about going to the mountains to escape the heat and avoid the discomfort of the sweltering heat.
Xia Xiaoxiang was especially excited.
She had never been to any summer villas. Were they really as cool as the third concubine described?
Although she is not afraid of the heat, it does not mean she likes being in the heat.
Xia Xiaoxiang served a bowl of soup to the third concubine next to her and said solicitously, "Tell me more about it."
The third concubine gave her amusement.
But he didn't refuse and began to describe it to her.
The only one at the entire dining table who didn't react was Mao Mao, who was focused on eating.
Lou Yansui asked, "Mao Mao, are you happy that we're going to the mountains to escape the summer heat?"
Mao Mao ate his rice with great effort.
She didn't look up from her rice bowl until someone asked her a question.
Mao Mao thought for a moment and said, "No."
"What?"
Everyone was stunned.
“It’s raining outside, and it’s raining inside too.” Mao Mao slowly shook her head: “The blankets will get wet, and my mother said that sleeping under a wet blanket will make you sick.”
Everyone instinctively looked up.
The crystal chandelier on the ceiling of the villa shone brightly, illuminating the exquisite furnishings inside.
rain?
water leakage?
Everyone stared at the snow-white ceiling, unable to come to their senses.
water leakage?
Their home?
This villa was designed by a top-notch designer and built with the finest materials. It has never leaked once since it was built.
But since Mao Mao said that, it must be right, right?
Is there something broken that they haven't noticed?
The first wife instinctively wanted to find someone to investigate.
Xia Xiaoxiang was the first to react.
"Mao Mao was referring to the house we used to live in."
Xia Xiaoxiang said, "I don't know how many years old this house is. I've repaired it several times, but I can't fix it. The walls are broken, the roof is broken. It's okay normally, but if it rains heavily outside, it will leak in. It has leaked many times."
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Lou Yansui looked at her younger sister hesitantly, somewhat uncertain, "Is that so, Mao Mao?"
Mao Mao nodded.
She looked distressed: "When it rains, the blankets get wet."
There was a leak in the roof, right above the bed.
The room is so small, there's no way to move it even if you want to.
Xia Xiaoxiang climbed onto the roof to repair it several times, but it always broke again. It was okay during light rain, but during heavy rain, she had to use a basin to catch the water. Sometimes, Xia Xiaoxiang couldn't get home in time, so she and her daughter had to sleep on the floor.
If it weren't for the table separating them, Xia Xiaoxiang would have loved to reach out and poke her daughter's head.
"Since we came to the Marshal's Mansion, when has the house ever leaked?" Xia Xiaoxiang: "How do you remember such a clear date from so many years ago?"
Mao Mao thought about it.
That's right!
She cheered up again.
Lou Yansui looked at her hesitantly: "Then... Mao Mao, do you want to go to the mountains to escape the summer heat?"
"Go up the mountain?" Mao Mao asked blankly.
She was focused on eating and didn't hear the adults talking at all.
"Yes, Mao Mao, we're planning to stay at a villa in the mountains for a few months." Lou Hongjian said excitedly, "The mountains are so much fun! I'll take you to climb trees, pick fruit, hunt, catch birds, and have picnics and camping. I'm an expert at all! Mao Mao, do you want to go?"
Mao Mao listened with great interest and longing.
Picking fruit!
Hunting!
"MaoMao wants to go!" she exclaimed. "MaoMao wants to go play!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh.
At the same time, I was completely relieved.
When Mao Mao said something bad, they almost thought something terrible was about to happen.
It turns out I misheard.
"It's decided then! This summer, our whole family will go to escape the heat!" Lou Dashuai made the decision. "Fengju, come with me, there are some things we need to arrange."
Lou Feng stood up and pushed back her chair: "Okay."
Since the whole family is going to escape the summer heat—except for Lou Heming, who can't leave the hospital—and it will be for several months, as the person in charge of Haicheng, many things need to be arranged in advance to avoid trouble after they leave.
However, Moganshan is close by, and it's quick to return. We can also contact each other by phone if anything happens. There are also many trustworthy subordinates and adjutants staying in the area, so there's no need to worry about anything going wrong.
Everyone was excited about the family vacation and started packing their bags overnight.
The suitcase was laid out on the ground, and Xia Xiaoxiang began to pack clothes into it.
They're all dressed up, including their own and Mao Mao's.
She first packed her own clothes, then picked up Mao Mao's clothes and tried them on one by one.
This one looks good, and that one looks good too.
But you can't bring them all, it's a real dilemma.
Mao Mao followed along, rummaging through drawers and cabinets, looking through her own toy box.
You need to bring this, and you need to bring that too.
I can't bear to leave any of them behind.
"Mother, I want this too."
Mao Mao, carrying her children's raincoat, ran over and put it in the suitcase.
"good."
Xia Xiaoxiang stuffed her raincoat into the full suitcase, closed it, and struggled to fasten the buckle.
She was quick to act; even though there were still many days before departure, she had already packed her luggage.
Xia Xiaoxiang held her daughter, her heart filled with longing: "Apart from when I took you out of town, your mother has never been that far before. Your fourth aunt said that if you leave in the morning, you won't arrive until the afternoon. It takes most of the day to drive there!"
How long would it take to walk on just two legs?
Mao Mao nuzzled her mother: "Going on a long trip."
“That’s right, this is also Mao Mao’s first time traveling so far.” Xia Xiaoxiang lowered her head and kissed her forehead. “In the future, Mom will take you to even farther places, and we’ll even take the train.”
"Train!"
"And they even take airplanes!"
"An airplane!"
Mao Mao fantasizes: "Then Mao Mao will hold an umbrella for her mother."
"Use an umbrella?"
"It's raining."
Xia Xiaoxiang was both amused and exasperated. She stretched out a finger and gently poked her head: "Do you still need to hold an umbrella for me? Trains and airplanes have roofs over their heads, so they don't get wet."
Mao Mao thought for a moment: "Will Mao Mao be blown away?"
Xia Xiaoxiang teased her, "With your weight, what wind could blow you away?"
Mao Mao didn't mind at all.
She snuggled into her mother's arms like a puppy, nuzzling her head against her chest.
"Mao Mao can't be blown away." Mao Mao hugged her mother affectionately: "Mao Mao and her mother will always be together."
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