Chapter 106 Unable to Be a Godfather
It's not that no one has ever given money to Mao Mao.
Zhang Jingshu once gave her a share transfer contract worth a fortune.
But a thin contract can't compare to the visual impact of a box of large yellow croakers.
The weather was exceptionally good today; the sun shone brightly on the box of large yellow croakers, making them appear golden and eye-catching, drawing everyone's attention to them.
At current prices, a single large yellow croaker can be exchanged for three or four hundred silver dollars. This box is heavy and must be worth at least tens of thousands of silver dollars.
Even though the young masters of the Lou family were worldly-wise, they couldn't help but be surprised at this moment.
The more composed Lou Fengju and Lou Heming merely raised an eyebrow or adjusted their glasses, while Lou Hongjian took a deep breath, and Lou Yansui tightened his grip on his sister's hand.
The ladies watching the commotion inside the house also turned around and whispered among themselves.
He casually spent tens of thousands of dollars; calling it a meeting gift was far too generous.
Only Commander Lou's face darkened.
What do you mean by that?
"As Mr. Nie just said, it's a gift for Mao Mao when we meet."
Nie Zhengyun smiled and said, "Mao Mao is so cute, everyone wants to be friends with her. I want to be Mao Mao's godfather, so I have to let Mao Mao and the Marshal see my sincerity."
Nie Zhengyun: "I genuinely like Mao Mao and want to be her godfather. Not just a verbal title, but a proper godfather relationship."
“I have no children and will never have any. If Mao Mao is willing to be my daughter, everything I have in the future will belong to her.”
He spoke with utmost sincerity, and his sincerity was sufficient.
Given his position as the top leader of the Green Gang, if he were to say he wanted to adopt a goddaughter, most families in Haicheng would probably rush to send their daughters to him. Adopting a goddaughter means gaining a powerful backer, and potentially the entire Green Gang in the future—who wouldn't want that?
But the girl he had his eye on was the daughter of Marshal Lou.
Lou Wenshan snorted coldly, unmoved: "What do you take me for? My daughter, Lou Wenshan's daughter, does she need someone else to take care of her?"
“You’re mistaken, General. I want to be Mao Mao’s godfather, not compete with you for your daughter.” Nie Zhengyun repeated, “You are Mao Mao’s father, and I am Mao Mao’s godfather. There is no conflict.”
How can there be no conflict?
The conflict is huge!
"Don't even think about it!" Commander Lou shouted. "Mao Mao only has me as her father. Even if the Heavenly King himself came, I would still be her only father! She has no godfather!"
Commander Lou waved his hand: "Men, throw him out of here."
The adjutant quickly stepped forward and gestured to Nie Zhengyun to leave: "Mr. Nie, please."
Helpless, Nie Zhengyun remained motionless: "General, shouldn't we ask Mao Mao's opinion first?"
Lou Dashuai's heart skipped a beat.
He wanted to sternly tell them to leave, but he didn't forget that his youngest daughter was watching from the side.
Lou Dashuai cursed the man several times in his mind.
You, Nie Zhengyun, I don't know where you learned this self-inflicted injury trick from, you always play the victim in front of Mao Mao!
Mao Mao already felt sorry for him, so if he chased him away in front of Mao Mao, wouldn't he become the villain and end up helping Nie Zhengyun?
By then, his daughter will still be his daughter, but his heart will have already flown to that man surnamed Nie!
But Commander Lou didn't dare to ask.
What does a three-year-old know? You can't be harsh with her. A few kind words from others can easily win her over. Yesterday, Nie Zhengyun had already coaxed Mao Mao into calling him "Daddy" affectionately.
He feared that by asking this question, he would be making this "godfather" public, and his daughter would have to call someone else "father" from now on.
—What a load of crap! Mao Mao can only call him Dad!
Large beads of sweat rolled down Lou Dashuai's forehead. In an instant, many military strategies and tactics flashed through his mind, but he dared not turn his head to look at the little girl's expression.
Ask? You can't ask.
If we don't ask, won't Mao Mao think her father is too harsh and unsympathetic?
You can discipline a son, but you have to coax a daughter.
Or... should he follow Nie Zhengyun's example? Throw a tantrum on the ground, roll around in a rage?
Isn't it just shamelessness?
He was willing to risk his reputation—
Xia Xiaoxiang was pushed forward by the wives.
She turned to look at the First Madam for help, but the Third Madam blocked her way, winking and mouthing, "Go on."
Xia Xiaoxiang gritted her teeth and had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.
"Mr. Nie."
Her voice trembled: "I am Mao Mao's mother. In this matter, shouldn't you... shouldn't you also ask for my opinion?"
Nie Zhengyun raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at her.
Under the gazes of the two people, especially the piercing stare of Lou Dashuai next to her, Xia Xiaoxiang raised her head and said, "My daughter Mao Mao is young and likes to make friends. I don't object to you being friends with her... cough."
Lou Dashuai's gaze became scorching. Xia Xiaoxiang paused for a moment, then continued, "But our Mao Mao is too young. She can't even protect herself. I'm even more afraid that she will encounter danger."
Nie Zhengyun: "..."
He fell silent.
If you can encounter poisoning while eating a meal, how can you not be in danger?
A mother's love for her daughter is undeniable.
Nie Zhengyun looked at the little girl not far away.
Mao Mao leaned against her brother's leg, looking completely bewildered and lost in thought. She seemed unaware that she had started an argument, and even when Nie Zhengyun looked over, she didn't react.
Her chubby little face was soft, full of innocent naivety.
A butterfly flew past her, immediately drawing her attention; her eyes followed it.
Nie Zhengyun sighed.
"All right."
"It is because I am not destined to be with you."
He pointed to the box on the ground filled with large yellow croakers: "These are for Mao Mao to calm her nerves, as compensation for the fright she experienced at the Nie family yesterday."
Commander Lou said gruffly, "Take it away!"
"General, although I can't be Mao Mao's godfather, I am still her friend."
"..."
Nie Zhengyun smiled faintly as he put on his hat and said to Mao Mao, "Mao Mao, I'll head back now."
"hold head high?"
Mao Mao snapped out of her daze after the butterfly flew away and asked in confusion, "Uncle, didn't you come to play with me?"
Nie Zhengyun glanced at Commander Lou.
Today is not a good time; if we wait any longer, some people may lose their temper.
Are we just going to let it go like this?
Of course not.
He got to where he is now through hard work and competition.
There's plenty of time ahead; there will always be flaws later.
He calmly replied, "I suddenly remembered I have something else to do. I'll come visit you another day."
"Oh, okay."
Mao Mao raised her little hand and waved, saying reluctantly, "Uncle, remember to come and play with me again next time."
The car drove away.
They left behind many gifts, as well as a box of large yellow croakers.
As Mao Mao watched the car leave, suddenly, her feet lost their footing, and she cried out "Ouch!" as she was lifted into the air.
Mao Mao suddenly sat very, very high.
She held Lou Dashuai's head, her short legs draped over his shoulders, and stared wide-eyed at the unprecedented view and height before her.
Even her brothers had to look up at her.
Lou Dashuai grabbed her leg, his face stern: "Mao Mao, come here, Daddy will play with you."
He needs to play with Mao Mao more often so that Mao Mao will remember that Daddy is about quality, not quantity.
He's the best!!!
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