Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

"Da Mao, there is something I want to discuss with you."

When Xu Damao was accompanying Lou Xiao'e at Dongzhimen Hospital, Lou Xiao'e asked a question cautiously.

"Xiao'e, what's the matter? Just tell me. As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it for you."

"It's not easy to talk about this."

"What can't be said?"

"Well, that's it. Have you thought about naming Xiaobao?"

"I've already chosen a nickname. The nickname is Momo. This should be my last child, Xu Damao. So it's Momo. Moreover, this year is the Year of the Ox, and the Five Elements are Wood. Momo originally has the attribute of Wood, which is helpful for the child. Hey, don't disbelieve it. The Five Elements seem invisible, but they actually exist. As for the name, it's Bo, which means to dock a boat and be indifferent and peaceful. The meaning is not bad, and it also makes up for the lack of water in the Five Elements. What do you think? Look, the children you gave birth to, Jun, Ning, Yuan, Bo, all have single names."

"Da Mao, can I have a request?"

"Moth, what's the problem? If you have a good name, tell me. I'm not a fascist or a dictator. I'm a democratic person."

"I want Momo to have the surname Lou." Lou Xiao'e's voice was as soft as a mosquito, so low that she couldn't even hear it. She lowered her head as well, not daring to look at Xu Damao.

Xu Damao realized Lou Xiao'e's intention at this moment. He moved closer to Lou Xiao'e, hugged her gently, turned her face towards him and kissed her, "Ezi, what's wrong with this? Back then, Xu Jun and Xu Ning had the opportunity to change their surnames to Lou, but you didn't. Now you want Mo to have the surname Lou, and I agree. Both Lou and Xu are our children. So the names have to be changed. Well, let me think about it, let me think about it."

"I remember the great Southern Song poet wrote the following poem, "Dreaming of Shu":

Since I was a Shu person in my previous life, I have been traveling back and forth between the Nine Classics in spring.

The fish on the plate is plump and delicious, and the dried pig meat of Emeishan is delicious.

The days of riding and traveling together are no longer the same as before, but the few remaining manuscripts are still as new as ever.

What I pity most is the dream in the west window, which makes me feel sad but unconcerned about the road to Qingyi.

I think we should call him Lou Boxu: smart and quick, courageous and powerful, with a bright future.

Lou Xiaoe suddenly had tears in her eyes. She put her hands around Xu Damao and held him tightly. "Damo, is this really OK? Boxu, this name is good."

"Of course. When you are discharged from the hospital, call my mother-in-law in person and tell her about Momo. His household registration cannot be registered in Kyoto yet, so you have to go back to Hong Kong to register. In fact, Gezi, if you think it's appropriate, you can also let Wenting and Wenming change their surnames to Lou."

"Da Mao, you don't know that although Wen Ting's father is gone, she is a member of the Bai family after all. The Bai family's influence in Hong Kong is not something our Lou family can contend with. Forget it, it's better to have less trouble than more."

“What kind of power do you have? If the Bai family wants to make trouble, I will support you. If you make me angry, I will destroy them in a minute. Do you believe it?”

"real or fake."

"It is definitely more valuable than real gold. Go back and ask the children. If they agree, you can register Mo together next time. If there are any fools in the Bai family, I will make them pay for it. Even a gun is useless in front of me."

"Hmm..." Lou Xiao'e felt extremely relieved.

"Dad, is this my little brother? I finally have a brother. Hahaha."

Xu Zhiyue was so happy when he saw Lou Boxu being discharged from the hospital. He was so white and tender. He had truly gotten rid of the title of the youngest in the family. He was so happy and excited to think that he would have a younger brother to bully in the future.

"Yueyue, you can take care of Momo for Aunt Lou from now on, okay?"

"Aunt, Momo is my biological brother. Please take good care of him. If anyone bullies Momo, I will stand up for him."

There was a happy event at home, and it was very lively. Originally, the old couple Xu Fugui wanted to return to Beiqijia to live a pastoral life in their old age. Seeing the birth of their youngest grandson, although they had a little objection to the surname Lou, it disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Yes, the surname Lou is also their grandson, maybe he can inherit all the Lou family property. The couple had no idea that their son's property has now surpassed the Lou family.

A month passed in a flash.

Momo's full moon banquet was still held at the Beijing Sichuan Restaurant. We didn't invite many people, just Pu Yulin's family, Fang Xiaoru, and He Yuzhu's family, and had a meal together. We originally wanted to invite Fang Yude and his wife, but the chivalrous woman Fang Xiaoru didn't let us invite them.

After July, Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e flew to Hong Kong with Lou Boxu.

At Kai Tak Airport, Tan Yali was excitedly waiting to pick up her daughter, son-in-law and grandson.

When he saw Xu Damao pushing the luggage cart and Lou Xiaoe coming out of the exit holding a baby in her arms, tears welled up in his eyes and he hurried to meet them.

"Mom." Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e called Tan Yali in unison.

"Hey, hey, Damao, thank you, Mom." As she said that, she went to take the swaddling clothes from Lou Xiao'e's hands.

"Oh my, so cute. My dear grandson, Momo."

"Mom, let's talk about it when we get home. It's too hot."

"Let's go, let's go. I asked Lao Ding to park the car outside. Let's go home, go home." He was smiling and looked very happy.

"Mom, you're back. Dad, long time no see. Let me see my little brother." Xu Ning knew that his mother was returning to Hong Kong today, so he took leave from the Department of Justice in advance and went home early.

"Xinxin, where is your partner?"

"Oh, Dad, Zixuan has to deal with Mom's investment in Shenzhen today, so she will come later. But she will definitely come back. Also, I received a call from my eldest brother in Los Angeles today, saying that he will arrive in Hong Kong next week. He asked you to stay in Hong Kong for a while because he has something to discuss with you. I called Kyoto and they said Mom flew back to Hong Kong."

"Pan Pan isn't coming back today? She lives in the school dormitory?"

"She will definitely come back. She has been staying at home every day since Mom said she would return to Hong Kong after the full moon. She knows Mom will be back today. Maybe she will come back later."

The family was reunited in Hong Kong again. Xu Damao really felt that Lou Xiao'e and Tan Yali had educated their children very well.

Sure enough, in the evening, Xu Nian, Zeng Zixuan, Bai Wenting and Bai Wenming all returned to the Lou family’s home in Shatin, New Territories one after another.

A seafood feast for three generations of a family, a happy and fulfilling feast.

"I have a few things to announce on behalf of your grandma. Ningning, you are not young anymore. Should you and Zixuan plan to get married in the second half of this year?"

"Yes, we have discussed it, we have to get married. Dad, Mom, there is something, Zixuan has it. Why don't we get engaged while Dad is here and have the wedding in October."

Xu Damao did not answer Xu Ning, but looked at Zeng Zixuan, "Daughter-in-law, what do your family think? Have you discussed it?"

"Uncle, my family has no objection. We were originally planning to discuss this matter after my aunt gave birth."

"Okay, Xinxin, in a few days you and Xiao Zeng will set a time with your family to have a meal together and make this a reality. She is indeed pregnant. Twins. Xinxin, you have to take good care of your wife. She shouldn't be too tired at work now, and there's no need to rush to make money. Just take your time."

Xu Ning knew that Zeng Zixuan was pregnant with twins, but she didn't expect that her father could tell at a glance, which was better than an ultrasound machine.

"Oh, Dad, I get it. Zixuan has too many physical things on hand."

"The second thing is that Momo's surname will be Lou from now on, inheriting the bloodline of my grandmother's family. However, whether his surname is Xu or Lou, he is still your brother. You should help him and care for him more in the future."

"The third matter is not originally my business. I am asking on behalf of Xiao'e. Wenting, Wenming, I know your biological father has been gone for a few years. Does your Bai family have any arrangements for you two?"

"Uncle, how is that possible? My grandparents in the Bai family have passed away. Who can let us go back and divide their property? Wenming and I have stopped associating with the Bai family for a long time."

"Oh, so that's how it is. Wenting, Wenming, although your biological father is gone, your biological mother and brother will not abandon you, including me. So your mother asked me to ask you if you are willing to change your surname to Lou?"

Bai Wenting looked at Lou Xiaoe, then at Bai Wenming, "Wenming, let's take our mother's surname."