Chapter 358 The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
It was originally agreed that there would only be three people, but suddenly there are three more.
The two cars arrived at the restaurant one after the other. Lou Heming parked the car, looked at Mao Mao who was already sitting in his older brother's lap, and sighed softly.
"Mao Mao, wait for me."
He strode forward, but someone with long legs stepped over and blocked his way.
Lou Hongjian said with a grin, "Second brother, you've been taking up Mao Mao's space all morning, and you still want to trick us into letting you go out with Mao Mao alone? Today, you're punished by being the furthest away from Mao Mao."
Lou Heming: "..."
Lou Hongjian proudly raised his chin, turned around and chased after her, calling out, "Mao Mao, wait for me!"
The first wife watched her sons playfully fighting with a smile, then followed them, carrying her handbag: "I think your plan wasn't very well thought out to begin with. What's the point of just telling Mao Mao and not telling anyone?"
The hospital has a regular shift schedule. Unless he goes out for free clinics, Lou Heming usually only works half a day on Saturdays.
This lie won't last long; it will be exposed soon.
Moreover, their little girl isn't one to lie.
At this moment, Lou Fengju, holding his younger sister, interrogated another accomplice: "Mao Mao, you have four older brothers, how can you play with your second brother alone? You're being too biased, and it hurts your brother's feelings."
Mao Mao clutched her fingers, her big eyes glancing guiltily to the side, only to be pulled back to her side by her older brother's hand, which cupped her chubby little face.
She blinked and whispered, "Mao Mao isn't biased..."
Lou Fengju scoffed, "Then why didn't you think of playing with your older brother today?"
"And me too," Lou Yansui added from the side, "Mao Mao, I've written you a new story."
Lou Hongjian chimed in, "Yeah, Mao Mao, you're going to the movies with your second brother tomorrow, so why are you still playing with him today? You've been sleeping with him every night lately, you're so biased!"
Maomao: "..."
How should Mao Mao respond to this?
She stammered for a long time, her face turning red, but she couldn't utter a single word. Only her eyes became wet and watery.
Lou Heming slowly chimed in from behind: "Big brother, Ahong, Asui. I'm usually so busy, to be honest, I spend less time playing with Mao Mao than you guys do. This summer vacation, you guys played with Mao Mao for a whole month. If we're talking about favoritism, Mao Mao is the least biased towards me."
Mao Mao quickly turned around, leaned on her eldest brother's broad shoulder, and stretched out her little hand to her second brother: "Brother..."
The chubby little hand was right in front of him, and Lou Heming reached out to grasp it, but another pair of hands reached out first and grabbed it before he could.
Lou Hongjian kissed his little sister's hand, his peach blossom eyes crinkling with laughter: "What does Mao Mao want from me?"
Lou Heming: "..."
He withdrew his outstretched hand and instead adjusted his glasses.
Lou Heming said without any emotion, "Ah Hong, don't be so naive."
With my younger sister in front of me, I don't care about being childish.
Lou Heming not only failed to grab his sister's hand, but also failed to get a seat next to her after entering the restaurant he had booked and the private room.
Lou Fengju offered his sister the seat next to him, but Lou Hongjian, quick as a flash, grabbed the other side.
After his younger brother had set out the tableware in front of Mao Mao, Lou Fengju slowly spoke: "Mao Mao, as the second brother's accomplice, I will punish not only him, but also you."
Mao Mao was holding onto the edge of the table, looking expectantly at the food that was being served one after another. But when she heard this, she stopped dangling her little feet in mid-air.
Her cheeks tightened with tension: "Brother..."
The other brothers glanced at them: "Big Brother?"
"Fengju?" The eldest wife also glared at her eldest son: "How could you scare Mao Mao?"
Lou Fengju picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of food from the nearest plate, and fed it to Mao Mao: "You're being punished so that you can only eat the food your brother feeds you today. You can't do it yourself."
Huh?
Mao Mao's eyes suddenly brightened.
Such a good punishment?
She immediately opened her mouth wide and ate the food in front of her with a big gulp, her cheeks bulging.
The other brothers exchanged glances and, not to be outdone, stretched out their chopsticks.
"Mao Mao, eat mine."
"Mao Mao, this is delicious, ah."
Lou Heming reminded everyone: "Remember not to share chopsticks, so as not to spread the disease."
"We know!"
One chopstick after another, and soon, Mao Mao's little belly was full and round.
After the meal, she became like a little accessory to her brother, her chubby arms wrapped around Lou Fengju's shoulders, and she affectionately rubbed her cheek against his.
After lunch, the group went to the theater together.
With his three brothers watching him, and having failed to secure a seat next to Mao Mao, Lou Heming could only sit down next to her, pinching his brow under the First Madam's amused gaze.
He couldn't get a meal, he couldn't get a show, and until he got home, his three brothers kept a close watch on him, not letting him find a single opening.
That's the downside of having too many brothers.
When there's nothing wrong, he's annoying.
Fortunately, he wasn't entirely without a chance.
In the evening, everyone returned home together.
Mao Mao sat on her older brother's shoulders, holding a beautiful carp sugar painting in her hand, happily waving her little chicks.
As soon as I entered, before I could even call out "Mother," a furious shout came from inside: "You bunch of bastards!!"
This gave Mao Mao a big fright.
Lou Fengju and the others paused. He held his sister's feet with both hands and turned to leave. Inside the house, Commander Lou had already chased after them aggressively, whip in hand.
"You actually know how to come back?!" Seeing his children enjoying themselves together, Commander Lou's eyes widened in fury: "You went to find Mao Mao, why didn't you take me with you?!"
They went horseback riding together, but after riding around the track, they all abandoned their elderly father and ran away.
Lou Dashuai returned from the racecourse alone, puzzled for most of the day, until he saw those scoundrels appear with his precious daughter. What else could he not understand?
They can't be relied on when it matters most; they can't even defend against a single outsider.
He's been using all his cunning on his father!
Lou Hongjian's legs went weak reflexively, and he swallowed hard. "Dad, let me explain, it's...it's..."
...That's how you see it.
Fearing their father would cause trouble, when they remembered that their second brother was only working half a day, they didn't call their father when they came back from the racecourse.
Lou Hongjian: "..."
Lou Hongjian quickly gave his brothers a meaningful look: You guys say something too!
Lou Fengju remained expressionless: "Dad, when did you get back?"
Commander Lou sneered: "Heh, you don't know?"
Lou Heming smiled and lifted his little sister off his shoulders. Mao Mao's little hands skillfully climbed onto his shoulders, and she even twisted her little head to try to look back.
"Mao Mao, don't worry." Lou Heming's eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses were full of smiles. "They were careless in their actions and deserved it."
The three brothers immediately glared at him.
Lou Heming remained completely calm.
He lifted his little sister in his arms, carried her towards the small living room, and said gently, "Mao Mao, Asui has written a new story. Shall I read it to you?"
Mao Mao: "Great!"
Lou Yansui: "..."
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