Chapter 192 First time is unfamiliar, second time is familiar
Upon hearing the servant's report that the Green Gang boss had come looking for Mao Mao, the Lou family members quickly went out.
Of all the people, Commander Lou walked the fastest.
He left his wife and sons behind, took three steps at a time to the front door, stretched out his strong arm, easily scooped up the little dumpling from the ground, and cautiously held it in his arms, interrupting the two people who were talking.
"Nie Zhengyun?"
Lou Wenshan glared at him: "What are you doing here again?"
Lou Dashuai was strong and healthy, tall and muscular, and his imposing glare was extremely intimidating.
An ordinary person would have been trembling with fear at his glare, but Nie Zhengyun remained calm and composed, standing with his hands behind his back. He said, "General, don't be anxious. I'm just talking to Miss Mao Mao."
No rush?
How can we not be in a hurry?
That guy's mouth can't produce anything nice. Every time he talks to Mao Mao, he makes the little girl in the family dance to his tune. When she comes back, he calls her "Uncle" this and "Uncle" that, and before you know it, he's made a lot of promises to her.
He had already learned a hard lesson from this experience!
General Lou asked his youngest daughter with a cautious look, "Mao Mao, what did he lie to you about this time?"
Mao Mao held onto his shoulder and obediently shook her head: "Daddy, Uncle didn't lie to me."
Lou Dashuai immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good."
It seems he ran fast this time and didn't let that bastard succeed.
Nie Zhengyun said with a smile, "General, you've misunderstood. How could I lie to Miss Mao Mao? I'm just here to deliver an invitation."
Lou Dashuai's eyelids twitched: "What invitation?"
Without needing Nie Zhengyun's reply, he had already seen it in Mao Mao's hands.
Unlike his illiterate daughter who couldn't read, he glanced at the contents of the document out of the corner of his eye.
"Saturday? Today?!"
Nie Zhengyun smiled and nodded: "That's right."
Mao Mao obediently said, "Mao Mao is going to celebrate Uncle's birthday."
Commander Lou: "..."
The others who chased after them all heard this conversation, and now they all looked at each other in bewilderment.
It's not that they objected; it's just that this matter had already been agreed upon.
It was at Mao Mao's birthday party that they inadvertently allowed the two of them to make that agreement. They couldn't stop it then, and now they have even less reason to object.
Who can blame them when their little girl is such a trustworthy and reliable person?
Last time, when they wouldn't let her visit Nie Zhengyun's house, she was downcast for days. Now that the invitation has been delivered to Mao Mao, they not only can't object, but they also have to smile and send her off with fanfare to show their open-mindedness.
Commander Lou clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, his fierce eyes glaring at the person opposite him. Then he looked down at his soft little daughter in his arms, his beard twitching for a long time, but he couldn't utter a single word of refusal.
After a long pause, he let out a cold snort: "How come I didn't know it was your birthday today?"
“If I remember correctly, Mr. Nie never seems to celebrate his birthday,” the First Madam interjected gently.
As a leader of the Green Gang, his birthday celebrations were always grand, and the Governor's Mansion would send him gifts as a courtesy. The First Madam was in charge of these things, but she never handled any birthday gifts for the Green Gang.
Nie Zhengyun nodded frankly: "Yes, I never do."
General Lou hugged his daughter tightly: "So what are you taking Mao Mao to do today?"
"General, don't worry. I just failed in the past, it doesn't mean I won't fail in the future."
Nie Zhengyun said calmly, "As you know, General, I have no family to celebrate my birthday with, so it's not very meaningful. But after attending Miss Mao Mao's birthday party last time, I have a new idea."
Nie Zhengyun: "Although I have no family left, I still have good friends like Mao Mao. I would be very happy if my good friends came to celebrate my birthday with me."
Commander Lou: "..."
He cursed inwardly.
Good? Good my ass!
Did he think he couldn't tell? That bastard Nie Zhengyun clearly still harbored the wicked desire to become Mao Mao's godfather. He called her a good friend, but secretly he wished he could become her good daughter!
But he couldn't bring himself to curse.
Because he didn't need to look down to know that his little daughter in his arms must have wet, glistening eyes, deeply moved by these words, wishing she could stay in the other person's arms.
Sure enough, Mao Mao sat in her father's lap, her big, dark eyes fixed on her uncle, and hurriedly said, "Mao Mao is celebrating Uncle's birthday!"
Nie Zhengyun: "I am so happy."
Mao Mao wiggled her little bottom, wanting to get down, but her small body was still tightly held by Lou Dashuai and she couldn't break free.
She turned her head in confusion: "Dad?"
"Wait...wait a minute." Lou Dashuai thought again: "Last time Mao Mao visited your house, your food was poisoned. It's too dangerous. I'm worried and can't go."
Nie Zhengyun naturally changed his tune: "Since the Commander-in-Chief is not at ease, then this birthday banquet... I can change the location. The location can be chosen by the Commander-in-Chief, whichever restaurant in Haicheng it is, I will have someone book the banquet. If the Commander-in-Chief is still not at ease, he can also send someone to go with him."
Commander Lou: "..."
Mao Mao tilted her little head up: "Dad?"
Lou Dashuai still wouldn't budge, looking at the person opposite him with a forced smile: "What's the rush? The birthday banquet is in the evening, it's still early. Mao Mao can go celebrate her friend's birthday after it gets dark, it's not too late."
Nie Zhengyun said calmly, "Oh, Miss Mao Mao just promised to give me a gift."
Commander Lou: "What gift?"
Mao Mao pursed her lips and said, "Dad, I want to give the tadpoles to Uncle..."
Everyone was stunned.
The tadpoles in the fish tank have recently become Mao Mao's precious treasures. She takes them everywhere and sits beside them watching them swim around whenever she has a spare moment. Surprisingly, she's actually willing to part with them.
Although it's good that we don't have to see the tadpoles turn into frogs, it still makes me a little envious that my little girl is willing to give away such a precious treasure...
Before Lou Dashuai could finish his sour remark, Mao Mao said, "Uncle doesn't want tadpoles, he wants Mao Mao to play with him for a day."
Nie Zhengyun replied, "Let's set off now. I will bring Miss Mao back safely after the birthday party tonight."
"What?!"
Commander Lou raised his voice: "I disagree!"
He immediately looked down at the little girl in his arms and said, "What gift do you want to give? Doesn't the Marshal's Mansion have any? Even if it doesn't, Daddy can get you one. We still have a whole day. There's no need for you to send yourself away."
Having said that, he gave an order and summoned his adjutant.
"Go, buy everything in the department store, so Mao Mao can choose what she wants."
Nie Zhengyun twirled the emerald ring in his hand, remaining calm.
Mao Mao blinked: "But Mao Mao has already promised Uncle."
"..."
Lou Dashuai's tall body swayed slightly.
"You...you agreed?"
His tiger-like eyes moistened slightly: "Mao Mao, why did you agree again?"
They say things shouldn't happen more than three times, but with Nie Zhengyun, it's always the case that the first time is awkward and the second time is easy.
Mao Mao didn't go anywhere today; she just rode her little car in the courtyard as usual.
How come I got scammed by those bastards again while riding my little bike?
Mao Mao gently pushed away the big hand holding her, then looked up at Lou Dashuai with an innocent expression: "Daddy, put me down."
Commander Lou: "..."
Lou Dashuai still wouldn't let go.
He quickly made up his mind: "Dad will go with you."
"hold head high?"
Lou Dashuai looked at Nie Zhengyun across from him, his face devoid of any smile, his eyes threatening: "Mao Mao and I are going to celebrate a friend's birthday."
How could he possibly feel comfortable handing Mao Mao over?
If she goes and comes back, she might make some promise again.
Nie Zhengyun remained calm.
Without him even mentioning it, the adjutant who had been summoned whispered a reminder: "General, you have an important meeting today. It was arranged months in advance, and the attendees have already traveled from out of town. You can't postpone it."
Commander Lou: "..."
His cold gaze shot towards Nie Zhengyun.
Clearly, this Saturday was a birthday he carefully chose.
The meeting is very important; it cannot be postponed, nor can it be replaced by someone else.
But the person accompanying Mao Mao can take her place.
Lou Dashuai's gaze swept over the group of people behind him.
It's not appropriate to send the wives.
My eldest son has to attend a meeting with me today, so he can't leave.
The second and fourth sons were not home; they left early this morning.
After looking around, only one suitable person remained.
Lou Hongjian!
Lou Hongjian, who was watching the show from the back of the crowd, was suddenly called by name and immediately stood up straight.
"What?!"
He looked up and met his father's stern gaze, as well as the adorable little face of Mao Mao peeking out from in Lou Dashuai's arms.
Father and son looked at each other.
A silent understanding was conveyed through their eyes.
Lou Hongjian: "..."
Lou Hongjian: "It's me again?!"
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