Chapter 180 A Friend's Invitation
After a brief period of chaos, the banquet returned to its usual lively atmosphere as the ambulance left.
The music started again, and people gracefully entered the dance floor, but this time Lou Hongjian did not join in.
Hearing what had happened from his brothers, he looked shaken: "If it weren't for my second brother, there would have been an accident today. I had a similar accident at a dance hall before. That person suddenly fainted and never woke up again."
Lou Heming shook his head and bent down to re-button his sleeves: "It's all thanks to Mao Mao. If Mao Mao hadn't suddenly pulled me up, and Chairman Zhang hadn't suddenly collapsed, I wouldn't have been able to get here in time."
A patient who has fainted is in great danger.
There are many reasons for fainting. In a particularly critical situation, if there is no one nearby who knows how to perform first aid, moving the patient's body rashly may worsen the patient's condition.
If he hadn't stopped them in time, others would have stepped forward and made a move.
If that were to happen, Chairman Zhang might die before he even gets over from the other side of the hall.
"Perhaps we should work with several hospitals in Haicheng to popularize first aid techniques among the public," Lou Heming said, "so that in case of an accident, there won't be enough time to save the patient."
"That was terrifying!" The third concubine patted her chest, still shaken. "How could someone suddenly collapse like that?"
"If something happens, I don't know how I'll explain it to the Zhang family."
"Fortunately, our second young master is a doctor and managed to save him."
"Luckily, Mao Mao is smart enough to know to ask her brother for help!"
The first wife said regretfully, "It's also my fault. Chairman Zhang looked so unwell, but I didn't think there was anything wrong with it."
"How can this be your fault? No one could have imagined this would happen." Old Madam Lou touched the little girl's head with lingering fear, then looked at Zhang Jingsen, who had finally been calmed down, and said calmly, "Chairman Zhang is a blessed man. Didn't Heming say that the rescue was timely and he will be fine?"
The others nodded in agreement.
The person Mao Mao personally saved, Chairman Zhang, was pulled back from the brink of death, thanks to their little lucky star. Those who survive a great calamity are bound to have good fortune in the future.
Fortunately, nothing went wrong; otherwise, Mao Mao's long-awaited birthday party would have been ruined.
Xia Xiaoxiang couldn't help but ask, "Mao Mao, how did you know that Chairman Zhang was going to get into trouble?"
Mao Mao blinked and shook her head: "I don't know."
"and you……"
"Uncle doesn't look well; he's sick and needs to see a doctor." Mao Mao confidently raised her chin: "My brother said so!"
“That’s right, Mao Mao remembered everything I said to her.” Lou Heming praised, “Not just others, Mao Mao, if you feel unwell anywhere, you must tell your brother.”
"Um!"
"Alright, stop crowding around here," said Madam Lou. "The banquet is still going on, so please disperse."
"Now that everything's alright, Mao Mao, would you like to go dancing with me?" Lou Hongjian asked quickly, seizing the opportunity.
Mao Mao's eyes lit up.
Before Chairman Zhang arrived, she was watching her brother dance with great interest and wanted to join in.
Lou Hongjian bent down and made a gentlemanly gesture of invitation. The bright lights above illuminated his slightly wavy hair, made his white shirt shine, and made his peach blossom eyes crinkle with a smile, making him look as elegant as an English aristocrat.
"My little princess, may I have the honor of inviting you to dance?"
Mao Mao smiled, revealing her sweet dimples, and quickly raised her little hand.
However, before she placed her little hand in her brother's palm, she remembered something, and gracefully grabbed a corner of her skirt, returning the greeting in a ladylike manner.
This was taught to me by my older brother~
Lou Hongjian saw this and his charming smile became even more captivating.
Everything was progressing smoothly, but then someone interfered.
Before Mao Mao placed her little hand in his palm, a pair of large hands suddenly reached out from the side and picked her up.
"Mao Mao's first dance is, of course, with Daddy." Lou Dashuai hugged his daughter and laughed heartily: "Come on, Daddy's little princess, Daddy will dance with you."
Lou Hongjian: "..."
He straightened up, glaring resentfully at his father's tall, broad back as he walked toward the dance floor.
"I was the one who brought it up first," Lou Hongjian muttered.
Lou Fengju patted him on the shoulder: "Do you dare to try and take someone from your father?"
Lou Hongjian: "..."
Of course I wouldn't dare.
However, although he can't be the first, he can be the second.
The four young masters of the Lou family each held a glass of champagne, standing guard by the dance floor, watching the little dumpling dancing happily in the center with predatory eyes, sipping their drinks while declining all invitations.
As soon as the song ended, they immediately took over, vying to dance the second one.
Lou Fengju won first place thanks to his elder brother's physical advantage.
Light and melodious Western music echoed in the hall. Mao Mao's little leather shoes happily tapped to the rhythm of the drums, her skirt fluttering as she spun around like a busy little top.
Regardless of whether she stepped on the right steps or not, she was overjoyed. After dancing with her brothers, she danced with the ladies, and even pulled Old Madam Lou into the dance floor.
She spun around countless times, and all the guests present saw her small figure hopping past them.
After dancing with her familiar dance partners, Mao Mao finally collapsed from exhaustion.
She leaned softly against her mother, panting heavily, unable to move another step.
But her eyes were still bright and sparkling. She snuggled against her mother's arms like a little puppy, saying, "Mao Mao is happy."
Xia Xiaoxiang tucked her soft, loose hair behind her ear, which had come loose from dancing, and asked, "Are you tired?"
Mao Mao shook her head, her little feet dangling in the air swaying to the music.
"Mao Mao also has to cut the big cake," she said. "And she also has to play the harmonica for the guests."
Both were things that Mao Mao loved to do, and she was incredibly excited about them.
I wish I could celebrate my birthday every day!
"And there's the gift-opening too," Xia Xiaoxiang reminded her. "This year, it's not just your mother who's giving you a gift. Look, there are so many people here; everyone has given you a birthday present."
Mao Mao's eyes suddenly lit up, and she sat up straight immediately.
I can't wait to open my gift.
"Miss Mao Mao."
Nie Zhengyun walked over with a wine glass in his hand.
As soon as Mao Mao saw him, she happily greeted him, "Uncle!"
Xia Xiaoxiang instinctively sat up straight, her eyes darting anxiously to find Lou Dashuai. She discovered he was dancing with his third concubine on the dance floor.
Xia Xiaoxiang: "..."
"Miss Mao Mao, thank you for sending me the invitation, which gives me the honor of attending your birthday party." Nie Zhengyun said with a smile, "Happy birthday, and may you grow another year older."
"Uncle, thank you." Mao Mao said happily, "I'll invite you again for my next birthday."
"oh?"
Nie Zhengyun's smile deepened: "I'm really looking forward to it."
Xia Xiaoxiang: "..."
"Uncle, have you seen my birthday cake?"
"cake?"
Mao Mao couldn't wait to share with him: "That tall and big one, even bigger than Mao Mao, is my birthday cake! In a little while, I'm going to blow out the candles and cut it."
Nie Zhengyun: "I saw it, it's very big and very tall. It must taste delicious too."
Mao Mao happily swung her little feet and said, "Uncle, do you like cake too? I'll cut you a big slice in a little while!"
"I'm really looking forward to it."
After chatting for a short while, Shen Zhaolin also walked over quickly.
"Mao Mao." He smiled warmly and said, "Happy birthday to you. Congratulations on growing another year older."
Mao Mao happily thanked him, "Thank you, Uncle."
She asked the same question, "Uncle, do you see that cake over there?"
Shen Zhaolin: "I saw it."
Mao Mao exclaimed even more excitedly, "It's me!"
Shen Zhaolin Wan'er.
Shen Zhaolin originally intended to say hello and leave, but an unexpected event occurred, and he changed his mind.
Later, Mao Mao danced with her family, and he watched the whole thing. The little girl was lively, outgoing, cheerful, and generous. Although her dancing was a bit strange, it was also incredibly cute and childlike.
Now that I think about it, I should save it for the last moment and celebrate her birthday with her in a perfect way, blowing out the candles and eating the cake.
After all, they are good friends.
Shen Zhaolin suddenly thought of something.
He offered, "Would you like to come to my birthday party next time?"
"hold head high?"
Mao Mao was stunned.
Nie Zhengyun, who was standing next to him, suddenly stopped spinning the ring. The smile on his face faded slightly, and his gaze shot straight at him like a sharp blade.
Unaware of what was happening, Shen Zhaolin continued to invite Mao Mao: "Although my birthday celebration won't be as grand as yours, according to past practice, I'll invite the best chef in Haicheng and a theatrical troupe to perform. Would you like to come? It's very close, just two months from now."
Shen Zhaolin thought for a moment, then reached into his pocket for the invitation and said, "I'll write you an invitation too?"
Hearing this, Mao Mao cupped her little face in delight.
Oh my god!
This was the first time Mao Mao had been invited by a friend to attend his birthday party!
Zhang Jingshu's doesn't count.
At that time, the invitations were sent to the Lou family, not to Mao Mao separately.
"I want to go!" Mao Mao answered him loudly, "Mao Mao wants to go!"
Shen Zhaolin felt relieved, and his smile deepened: "That's great. Don't forget my invitation then."
"MaoMao won't forget!"
Mao Mao was so excited that she almost wanted to stand on the chair. Her small body sat up straight, and her eyes were brighter than the crystal chandelier above her head.
The little voice said loudly, "Uncle, Mao Mao will prepare a gift for you!"
Shen Zhaolin exclaimed with delight, "Oh, then I'll be really looking forward to it!"
The smile remained on Nie Zhengyun's face, but it didn't reach his eyes at all.
He interjected, "In that case, would Mao Mao like to come to my birthday party too?"
Mao Mao's little head turned towards him in a flash.
Her eyes sparkled: "Uncle, is it your birthday too?"
Nie Zhengyun smiled and said, "Of course."
"Uncle, when is your birthday?"
"I……"
Nie Zhengyun paused.
In fact, he never celebrates his birthday, and when asked abruptly, he couldn't recall for a moment when he was born.
The little girl opposite him stared at him with her bright, dark eyes, waiting for his answer.
Nie Zhengyun hesitated for a moment, then quickly lowered her eyes dejectedly: "Oh... I can't quite remember."
Shen Zhaolin couldn't help but glance at him sideways.
Mao Mao asked, puzzled, "Can't you remember?"
“You know, I have no family, so no one has ever celebrated my birthday,” Nie Zhengyun said softly. “However, if Mao Mao were willing to celebrate my birthday with me, I would be very surprised and happy.”
Shen Zhaolin: "..."
He couldn't help but glance at the Green Gang boss several times.
But this explanation worked very well on a little girl who was just four years old.
For Mao Mao, birthdays are incredibly important. She gets to eat a big cake, unwrap gifts, and receive blessings from everyone.
Upon hearing how pitiful her friend was, she couldn't hold back any longer and immediately said, "Uncle, Mao Mao will stay with you!"
"I'll also send you a handwritten invitation. Mao Mao, will you come?"
Of course!
How could Mao Mao miss wishing her friend a happy birthday?
All her friends came to her birthday party!
Mao Mao patted herself and raised her chubby chin without hesitation: "Mao Mao is also celebrating Uncle's birthday."
Nie Zhengyun smiled and said, "I'm really looking forward to it too."
Xia Xiaoxiang broke out in a cold sweat.
Unable to find a chance to interject, she could only look pleadingly into the distance.
After dancing with his third concubine, Lou Dashuai is now dancing with his second concubine.
As for the four young masters...
Their figures had vanished without a trace, and for a while, she couldn't find them anywhere in the room.
Xia Xiaoxiang: "..."
Xia Xiaoxiang: "…………"
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