Chapter 375 Mao Mao saved her father twice!
When the hands of the watch pointed to the hour, the people in the square below erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
Soldiers cleared the way, and Commander Lou, dressed in a crisp military uniform, walked onto the podium. Surrounded by a large entourage, his shoulder insignia and badges gleamed in the sunlight.
Mao Mao held up her binoculars, her eyes practically glued to them, and looked at Lou Dashuai standing on the podium in the distance. Like the people below, she cheered enthusiastically, "It's Dad!"
"Dad's here!"
"Mother, brother, father is up there!"
Others chimed in, "We saw it, we saw it."
Mao Mao excitedly leaned out to look in that direction; if someone hadn't been supporting her, she would have climbed right onto the windowsill. Lou Heming held her chubby little body, feeling as if an overly enthusiastic puppy was nuzzling against his palm.
The square was noisy for a long time before it gradually quieted down.
Lou Dashuai stood on the podium, his gaze sweeping over the dense crowd below and then reaching into the distance. In the private room of the restaurant he had personally booked, with his superior eyesight, he saw a small figure hopping and skipping by the window, waving vigorously at him.
Even from a distance, he knew that the little person was looking at him with admiration, their round face and bright eyes seeing him as the most powerful person in the world, more majestic than a mountain, and their respect as boundless as the sea.
Lou Dashuai's lips curled up smugly.
He coughed twice seriously and leaned closer to the microphone: "Today..."
Once he began his speech, all the noise around him naturally ceased.
Everyone quieted down and listened attentively to him speak.
The deep, resonant voice traveled through the speakers in all directions, and reporters raised their cameras, flashes going off everywhere.
Mao Mao held up her binoculars, and she could see more clearly than anyone else. Her father was still the same father, but his military uniform was even more imposing than usual, his expression was even more dignified, and her father was even more formidable than usual.
Mao Mao stared at her father on the podium, turning around and repeatedly saying, "It's Daddy!"
“Mao Mao’s father is up there.”
"Daddy's starting to talk!"
The others chimed in, "We know, we know."
Lou Hongjian asked, "Mao Mao, are you tired of holding it? Do you need your brother to help you?"
Mao Mao shook her head.
She wasn't tired at all. She held up the binoculars and watched for as long as Lou Dashuai spoke. When Lou Dashuai finished speaking, she put down the binoculars and clapped her hands louder than anyone else.
After Lou Dashuai finished his speech, he stepped down from the podium and quickly disappeared from sight.
Mao Mao, still somewhat unsatisfied, turned back and asked, "Where's Daddy?"
The group exchanged glances. "He'll be here soon."
Having finally made such a splash in front of his daughter, how could Commander Lou resist taking the opportunity to flaunt his power and vie for her favor?
Just wait in this private room; they'll be here soon.
Mao Mao climbed down from the chair with a heave-ho, and ran to the door with her short legs, her eyes sparkling as she waited, ready to open the door for her dad.
At this moment, Lou Dashuai also leaped up, briefly becoming the most remarkable person in her heart!
Everyone sat down to wait, and after drinking a cup of tea, they heard a knock on the door.
No one moved. Mao Mao immediately stood on tiptoe and opened the door: "Dad!"
"It's not Dad, it's my brother."
Lou Fengju bent down and picked up his younger sister, who had come to greet him, saying, "Mao Mao, did you wait for me on special occasion?"
No, that's not true.
When Mao Mao opened the door, she called out for her father.
Mao Mao happily called out again, "Brother!"
Lou Fengju drew out the sound, then agreed with satisfaction.
He pretended not to have heard the address.
But he pretended not to hear, while others could not.
Commander Lou stood behind his son with a dark expression: "Fengju, move aside."
Lou Fengju, holding his younger sister, stepped aside from the doorway to let him in. Lou Dashuai didn't move immediately; he glared at him first, then took Mao Mao from his arms.
Looking down again, all displeasure vanished from his face; his fierce-looking face broke into a wide grin: "Mao Mao, did you see Daddy just now?"
Mao Mao answered loudly, "I saw it!"
"Isn't Daddy impressive and handsome up there?"
"So impressive!"
Is your dad your favorite dad?
Mao Mao responded enthusiastically: "I love Daddy!"
Lou Dashuai was completely satisfied, and his deep voice sounded almost sweet: "Hey, Dad loves Mao Mao the most too."
He sat down with Mao Mao in his arms, taking the opportunity to elevate himself: "Look how amazing Daddy is! So many people came today, the square is overflowing, all here to listen to Daddy's speech. Only Daddy is that amazing. If it were someone else, especially someone with the surname Nie or Chen, they probably wouldn't even be able to fill this room."
Mao Mao blinked: "Oh."
The first wife came over, not in a hurry to inquire about Commander Lou, but first asked her eldest son, "Fengju, have they caught the man?"
"We caught her." Lou Fengju: "Thanks to Mao Mao's reminder, we caught the woman in the yellow headscarf immediately. Mao Mao was right, we did find a pistol in her basket."
"What about her accomplices?" Lou Yansui asked with concern.
The woman in the yellow headscarf, who dared to assassinate Commander Lou, was certainly not acting alone.
Just now, through the binoculars, everyone witnessed Lou Fengju arresting the woman. After discovering that the woman had been arrested, her accomplices created a small disturbance nearby in an attempt to rescue her, but because they were prepared, the disturbance was quickly suppressed.
Later, when it was time for Commander Lou to give his speech, the crowd's attention was diverted, and no one cared who had been arrested.
Because of the limited field of vision, Lou Yansui only saw the arrest process at the front and did not know whether the accomplices at the back had been caught.
"We caught a few, and a few escaped." Lou Fengju snorted lightly, "My men are chasing them; they won't be able to run for long."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The ladies patted their chests, still shaken.
"It's good that they caught him!"
"Luckily they were caught, otherwise, who knows what might have happened. Who would have thought that someone would try to assassinate the Commander-in-Chief during his speech today!"
"It was quite a coincidence that Mao Mao happened to witness it. If Mao Mao hadn't been there and recognized the gun, who knows what serious consequences might have occurred!"
Even if we deploy a lot of soldiers nearby, what if something happens?
If someone manages to hide and evade it, and the commander-in-chief pulls out a pistol halfway through his speech, and if the people around him don't have time to stop him, who can react faster than a bullet?
If Commander Lou is shot in full view of everyone, it would be fine if he survives, but if he fails to survive, it would undoubtedly be a major blow to the Commander's Mansion and the entire Haicheng!
Now is a time of great turmoil. Commander Lou is the ruler of Haicheng, but he is also the backbone of the people. If he were to die, especially in front of so many people, it would surely cause unrest. At that time, not only would the people panic, but the entire city of Haicheng would also fall into chaos.
There are countless people outside eyeing Haicheng, hoping to change hands.
The first wife didn't say anything, but simply cupped Mao Mao's little face and kissed her cheeks big on both sides.
Mao Mao was dazed by the kiss, "Big Mom?"
"Thanks to our Mao Mao." The First Madam smiled and touched her little face: "Mao Mao saved the Marshal's life again."
The third concubine exclaimed with delight, "Yes! This is the second time!"
It's important to know that Mao Mao initially came to the Marshal's Mansion because she saved Marshal Lou's life, which is why she became their daughter.
Lou Dashuai also picked up Mao Mao and kissed her cheeks on both sides, grinning from ear to ear: "Yes, I also heard Fengju say that Mao Mao saved Daddy again. Daddy's life was given by Mao Mao. Mao Mao is Daddy's little lucky star!"
"hold head high?"
Mao Mao looked at everyone in confusion: "Mao Mao, save Daddy?"
when?
Mao Mao didn't do anything.
But she was surrounded by praise from all sides, and Mao Mao was confused. At first, she was clueless and could only nod along with everyone else. Later, she finally understood.
She looked at Commander Lou with worry: "Dad, is someone trying to kill you?"
Commander Lou laughed loudly: "Many people want to kill me. Don't worry, I'm tough as nails, I won't die easily!"
"Besides, God is reluctant to take me away. Otherwise, why would God send such a precious baby like you to my side?" Lou Dashuai affectionately rubbed his face against his daughter's: "Mao Mao saved Daddy twice. Daddy is blessed by Mao Mao and will surely live to be a hundred years old."
It's not easy for a person to escape with their life, and he even hovered between life and death twice.
If he dies, with so many people in the Lou family, so many soldiers under his command, and millions of people in Haicheng, who will protect them?
Want him dead? Not so easy!
"Dad still needs to be there for Mao Mao as she grows up," Lou Dashuai said. "Our Mao Mao is still a little one. What if she gets bullied by others when Dad isn't by her side? I can't rest easy about that."
Mao Mao nodded her little head vigorously: "Daddy will live to be a hundred years old, and live a very long time!"
Lou Dashuai laughed heartily: "That's right, live a long time, haha!"
After the father and daughter shared a warm moment, Old Madam Lou finally put down her teacup.
She also asked with concern, "Who are the people who came to assassinate you? Have you found them out?"
"Feng Ju?"
Lou Fengju replied, "The interrogation is still ongoing. I have some guesses in my mind. I will come and tell Grandma when I have a result."
"First someone framed Heming, and now it's your father." Old Madam Lou pursed her lips, her brows furrowing deeply. "Fengju, you also need to be careful. This is not the time before. Pay more attention to the people around you."
"Grandma, I understand."
Old Madam Lou nodded, then turned and tapped her third grandson's leg with her cane.
Lou Hongjian, who was standing by watching the commotion, was caught off guard and was hit with a stick. He cried out and almost jumped up.
"Grandma, why did you hit me?!" he exclaimed incredulously. "This... someone tried to assassinate Dad, but it wasn't someone I hired!!"
Lou Heming and Lou Yansui exchanged a glance and both sighed.
Old Madam Lou glared at her third grandson: "Of all the people in this family, you're the one who loves to fool around outside and make friends indiscriminately. You have to be the most careful. Those people who couldn't get anything good from your father and your eldest brother will try to take advantage of you."
Lou Hongjian rubbed his leg and complained softly, "Of course I know. I have standards for making friends. Not just anyone can be my friend..."
Just as Old Madam Lou was about to strike again, Lou Hongjian closed his eyes and loudly replied, "Understood, Grandma!"
"Knock knock".
There was another knock on the door.
Everyone was puzzled: "Who's here?"
Their whole family is here; no one is left behind.
The person outside called out, "I heard that Miss Mao Mao is here, so I came here to say hello."
Commander Lou: "...I'm not going to see him!"
Mao Mao, who was in his arms, heard this too and turned around happily: "Uncle!"
Now, we have no choice but to open the door.
Lou Dashuai, with a sour face, held his little daughter tightly in his arms, not giving that bastard the slightest chance to take advantage.
The door to the private room opened again, and sure enough, Nie Zhengyun was standing in the doorway. He had a gentle smile on his lips and looked directly at Mao Mao: "Miss Mao Mao, what a coincidence."
Then he nodded to Commander Lou: "Commander's speech just now was truly inspiring."
Lou Dashuai snorted coldly.
His gaze suddenly froze.
Not only him, but everyone who sees Nie Zhengyun can't help but linger their gaze on his chest first.
Nie Zhengyun was dressed in a black robe as usual, but today, he had a brooch pinned to his chest.
This brooch is particularly eye-catching, with a circle of small white pearls arranged in the shape of a bow. What's most special is that the bow is surrounded by a circle of pink lace, making it delicate and cute.
It wouldn't look out of place on anyone, but it just so happens to be on Nie Zhengyun. Against the backdrop of his black robe, the adorable brooch stands out even more.
The ruthless and decisive Green Gang boss was made to look somewhat childish and comical by this bow brooch.
Lou Dashuai's beard twitched, and he barely managed to suppress his laughter.
However, Nie Zhengyun herself seemed not to notice, and walked in with a normal expression. When she passed the coat rack by the door, she even took off her scarf and hat, which made the bow brooch even more conspicuous.
"Nie Zhengyun," Lou Dashuai said, suppressing a laugh, "your taste lately has really impressed me."
Nie Zhengyun smiled and nodded: "You flatter me, General."
"Uncle!" Mao Mao greeted happily, "You're wearing my gift!"
“Yes, I really like the gift from Miss Mao Mao.” Nie Zhengyun adjusted the brooch on her chest to make it more eye-catching: “I was just missing some accessories, and Miss Mao Mao’s gift is perfect.”
Lou Dashuai's smile froze on his face.
"What gift?" he asked.
“It’s my Christmas present for Uncle.” Mao Mao pointed to the brooch on Nie Zhengyun’s chest, a sweet smile spreading across her face. “It’s this.”
Nie Zhengyun: "Miss Mao Mao and I exchanged Christmas gifts. Doesn't the Commander know?"
Lou Dashuai stared at the brooch, his eyes wide with fury.
Christmas presents?! Of course he knew! He even received two.
But why would that bastard Nie Zhengyun have a gift from Mao Mao?!
She even wore it out!
She came here specifically to show off in front of him!
……etc!
Upon closer inspection, this brooch does indeed appear somewhat childish and ridiculous, resembling a child's accessory. If placed on a mature and reserved adult, one might imagine a loving father indulging his child's mischief.
Where did Nie Zhengyun get her child?
There were rumors that there was a young lady in the Green Gang...
Lou Dashuai's face darkened again.
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