Chapter 271 Leading the cat on the left, leading the brother on the right
On the second morning after arriving at the summer villa, the first sound of the morning was a knock on the door.
Xia Xiaoxiang opened the door and saw the third concubine standing outside, with makeup on, eyebrows drawn, and lips painted red, as if she were going to attend a fashion salon.
The third concubine smoothed the small curls at her temples: "Where's Mao Mao?"
"She's asleep."
Xia Xiaoxiang stepped aside.
On the big bed, Mao Mao's small body was still curled up in the quilt, her eyes tightly closed, her little face flushed as she slept, and her thick, long eyelashes cast a fan-shaped shadow on her round little face.
The fatigue of the journey made her sleep exceptionally soundly, sinking into the soft pillow, the soft flesh on her cheeks squeezing out of shape.
The third concubine bent down and kissed her on the cheeks twice: "Baby, wake up."
Mao Mao was woken up by a kiss.
She stretched out her two little hands from under the covers, lazily yawned, and then stared blankly ahead for a while with her hands raised above her head before her eyes gradually cleared.
Mao Mao stared blankly at the figure in front of her, blinked, and after a while, she finally recognized the person: "...Fourth Mother?"
The third concubine cupped her soft little face and gave her another big kiss.
"You're right, baby!"
"Fourth Mother!"
Mao Mao smiled sweetly, reached out her little hand to hug her, and rubbed her face against her affectionately for a while.
"Fourth Auntie, Xiangxiang!"
"Our Mao Mao has good taste! I even wore a new perfume today!"
Xia Xiaoxiang wondered, "There's a fashion salon in this desolate wilderness?"
The third concubine rolled her eyes at her: "There are so many neighbors around here, aren't they all people? If people see me, do you want them to think I'm some kind of country bumpkin?"
The third concubine stroked her perfectly curled hair, looking smug.
Wherever she goes, she is always the most fashionable and beautiful one.
"Those who live around here aren't necessarily less important than our Marshal. They're all influential figures in their respective areas. Be careful when you're out and about. Every move you make represents the Marshal's Mansion. Don't let people laugh at you," the Third Concubine reminded her.
Xia Xiaoxiang nodded repeatedly.
So she followed the example of the third concubine, took out a beautiful dress from her suitcase, and dressed herself up fashionably and charmingly.
This made Mao Mao sniff around like a puppy, then she jumped into her mother's arms and rubbed against her, saying happily, "Mother smells good too."
Not just my mother's fragrance.
The aroma of food wafted in from outside the door.
Mao Mao raised her little hand, asking her mother to help her put on a pair of overalls that were easy to move in, and then she ran downstairs with a clatter.
Today, Mao Mao is going out to play with her brothers!
Mao Mao does whatever Mao Mao does.
At the dining table, the three older brothers were ready. They were all dressed in clothes that allowed them to move around easily, and Lou Hongjian even carried a drawing board, preparing to go sketching.
"elder brother!"
"Mao Mao." Lou Yansui pulled out a chair next to her. "Come and have breakfast. After breakfast, we'll set off."
Lou Hongjian patted the drawing board: "Let's find a nice place, I'll draw a picture for Mao Mao."
Meow~
The big white cat straightened its upper body and pawed at the chair that Mao Mao was sitting on.
Mao Mao shared some meat from the plate with it: "Kitty, are you coming with us?"
Meow~~~
"Great!" Mao Mao said happily, "Kitty, I'll catch some fish for you to eat too."
In Maomao's story, Maomao caught a big, fat fish for her kitten.
Lou Fengju: "Then I'll grill fish for Mao Mao."
"OK!"
Mao Mao was extremely happy.
After finishing her breakfast, she couldn't wait to run outside, with the big white cat pattering after her.
Before the person and the cat could even leave the house, Xia Xiaoxiang caught them and brought them back.
Xia Xiaoxiang put a large straw hat on her head, with a wide brim that could block the sunlight shining down from above.
Although the mountain climate is cool and the breeze is refreshing without any heat, the sun overhead is still very strong. After running around outside all day, Mao Mao's fair and tender little face can be sunburned red.
Mao Mao, holding onto the wide brim of her hat, tilted her little head up and asked, "Mother, are you going?"
"I'm not going. I need to rest for a day first."
"Mom, I brought you something delicious."
Beside them, the first and second wives joined forces to hold down the howling white cat and put a collar and leather strap on it as well.
The kind used to leash small dogs.
The big white cat wasn't used to it and kept kicking the foreign object on its neck with its hind paws.
He handed the other end of the leather rope to Mao Mao: "Take this, so you won't get lost."
"Okay!"
"Meow--"
Mao Mao said goodbye to her family, holding the cat's hand in her left hand and her brother's hand in her right, wearing a big straw hat, carrying a small satchel, and setting off with her head held high and full of pride.
...
This small hill, a resort and summer retreat, has a long history. People have lived here for a long time, and it has become a residential area for human activities.
Mao Mao walked along the stone-paved road, her little head turning curiously back and forth. She strolled along, stopping from time to time to greet the passing dogs, birds, and squirrels.
They passed by villas in exotic styles, each one meticulously maintained. Mao Mao then passed a shop, a restaurant, a hospital, and even saw a church.
An iron cross stood atop the church, and foreigners with high noses and deep-set eyes went in and out. Mao Mao also saw a small figure, not much older than her, with long, golden curly hair draped over her shoulders, as delicate as a doll in a department store window.
The little foreign girl also saw her.
Two girls of similar age opened their eyes wide and stared at each other from a distance.
The big white cat would stop from time to time, sniffing around curiously.
These are all scenes that weren't mentioned in the original story.
"Mao Mao, over here."
Lou Fengju, who was lost in thought and about to bump into his younger sister who was sitting under a street lamp, simply picked her up and carried her.
“We need to speed things up, Mao Mao,” Lou Fengju said. “Otherwise, you won’t be able to have grilled fish for lunch.”
Mao Mao immediately panicked and kicked her legs: "Grilled fish!"
Lou Fengju raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Then, brother, will carry you over?"
"Fish, charge!"
The three long-legged brothers quickened their pace, and the big white cat also caught up with them.
Mao Mao nestled on her brother's broad shoulders and looked towards the church. The little foreign girl was also being held by her father, nestled on his shoulder, and staring at her intently.
Mao Mao tilted her head to the left, and she tilted her head to the right.
Mao Mao scratched her face in confusion, and she raised her hand and made a mischievous face at Mao Mao.
Wow!
Mao Mao flashed a big smile.
This is a child that wasn't mentioned in any of Maomao's stories!
The little foreign girl was quickly carried into the church, and Mao Mao could no longer see her, so she turned her gaze away with some regret.
She sat in her brother's lap, legs crossed, and said happily, "Brother, I want one more fish."
Lou Fengju readily agreed: "Of course, no problem. You can have as many fish as you want."
"MaoMao gave this to a friend."
Which friend?
"A new friend."
The three older brothers: "???"
When did you make your new friends?
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