Walking with the Villain, Lou Xiao'e's Alternative Love

February 1962, 2, the 4th day of the twelfth lunar month

"Lunar New Year's eve"

On this day, every household is immersed in a strong festive atmosphere, and the streets are filled with the smell of gunpowder from firecrackers and the aroma of New Year's dinner.

The adults were busy posting Spring Festival couplets and window decorations; the bright red decorations dispelled much of the winter chill.

The children, wearing new clothes and holding all kinds of toys in their hands, excitedly shuttled between the courtyards, and bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time.

Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao came to her mother's house at noon with their apprentice Zhuang Junwei.

As soon as she entered the door, Lou Xiaoe shouted loudly: "Dad and Mom, we are back!"

Xu Damao and Zhuang Junwei followed closely behind, carrying large and small bags in their hands, and said in an exaggerated manner: "Oh, Dad and Mom! I brought all my family assets here, I'm just afraid that I won't get enough and won't be worthy of the red envelopes you two gave me."

Zhuang Junwei couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, thinking to himself: "Master, you're the only one who cares about the red envelopes."

Tan Yali came out of the kitchen and joked, "I don't have a red envelope, but I can give you a smack on the head."

Comrade Lao Lou stood at the door with a serious but smiling face. "This good son-in-law of our Lou family talks a lot, and he talks a lot every day. He makes us two old people laugh, and he talks a lot every day."

"Dad, this is your fault. Why can't you keep up with my pace? How about you try to do something different today?"

Comrade Lao Lou looked at Xu Damao with expectant eyes and said, "See him off."

In the living room, the atmosphere was even more lively. Xu Damao lost no time in telling the interesting stories that happened in the courtyard, occasionally inserting a few jokes, which made the whole family laugh continuously.

"He's so grown up, but he's still very naughty. Don't let him lead our Zhaozhao astray." While Tan Yali was happy, she did not forget to criticize her son-in-law.

"Mother, you don't know this. Your daughter's personality is not something I can easily lead astray. It's obvious that she is the one who is leading me crazy. If you don't believe me, ask Junwei." After Xu Damao finished speaking, he did not forget to wink at his little apprentice, meaning that he wanted his apprentice to say a few good words for her.

Zhuang Jun pretended to be serious, but the corners of his mouth rose slightly involuntarily, as if he was brewing some "disrespectful" remarks: "Master's wife, please listen carefully, I am not insulting Master, I am telling the truth.

Your son-in-law, oh no, my master can corrupt my master's wife? Haha, that's simply a fantasy! To tell you the truth, every time my master's little conspiracy, before he could make a move, my master's wife saw through it, and then my master's wife used her unique way to deal with my master.

So, Madam Foreign Master, don't worry about who will lead the other astray. They are the typical example of 'birds of a feather flock together'. Oh no, they have similar interests. They are definitely willing to fight and be beaten.

My master always said that people are divided into groups and things of the same kind gather together. This saying is most suitable for them. "

Lou Xiao'e glared at Zhuang Junwei, then fiercely kicked Xu Damao and said, "These words are not enough for you two, master and disciple."

Xu Damao winked at Zhuang Junwei with a proud look on his face, as if to say, "My disciple, you did a good job!"

At the dinner table, Comrade Lao Lou drank a few cups of wine and felt particularly happy.

He put down the chopsticks in his hand, opened his mouth slowly, and told the story of the business journey of several generations of the Lou family.

"Our Lou family has been a small boat in the business world since ancient times, but relying on integrity and wisdom, we have gradually grown into a business legend."

Lou Bancheng's voice was low and magnetic, his eyes sparkling with pride in his family's glory and nostalgia for the past years.

"My great-grandfather was a true pioneer. With his hardworking hands and a heart that was not afraid of hardships, he broke away from the control of his family and started from scratch. In an era of internal and external troubles, he established a huge foundation on this land.

He often said that business ethics is humanity, and only by treating others with sincerity can you win the world. This sentence has become the family motto passed down from generation to generation in our Lou family. "

After my great-grandfather passed away, my grandfather became the head of the Lou family.

He knew very well that he did not have the courage and strategy of my great-grandfather, so he chose a steady and cautious path, which was also his own way of protecting the Lou family.

When it came to my father's place, Lou Bancheng smiled bitterly and continued, "I once thought that some of his seemingly wise and decisive decisions at the time, and the hidden dangers and risks behind those decisions, were the root causes of our current predicament.

But when I really faced the precarious situation of the Lou family, I gradually realized that my father’s faults and achievements were not two completely separate sides.

Every decision he made, whether right or wrong, was based on the best judgment he made based on the environment and cognition at the time.

The complaints and accusations that had accumulated in my heart for years made me feel relieved, but at the same time, I felt ashamed. I am not worthy of being a human being.

Now, all the self-blame and guilt will turn into infinite power.

And I will use this power to open up a more stable and brighter path for the future of the Lou family.

We will never let the hard work of several generations of the Lou family stop here."

At this point, Lou Bancheng paused, and his eyes gently swept over everyone present. Especially when his eyes fell on Lou Xiaoe, the kindness and expectation were particularly obvious. "Zhao Zhao, you are a girl, and Dad will not force you to make achievements in the business world, but Dad hopes that you can inherit the fine traditions of our family, have great love in your heart, and use your wisdom and kindness to influence and help more people."

Lou Xiao'e's eyes turned red when she heard this. She stood up and bowed deeply to Lou Bancheng. "Dad, I will. I will definitely work hard to be a useful person to society and live up to your expectations."

At this moment, everyone was infected by the Lou family's story, and their hearts were filled with awe for the family history and longing for the future.

Xu Damao and Zhuang Junwei also stopped laughing and listened attentively, as if at this moment they both understood more deeply the true meaning of "birds of a feather flock together".

In this family, everyone is an indispensable part. This belief is like an invisible bond that closely connects family members and helps them walk hand in hand.

Lou Bancheng gazed at Xu Damao deeply, his eyes full of expectations and trust. He said slowly and firmly: "You must also remember that in this turbulent era, protecting Zhao Zhao is not only your responsibility, but also the best proof of your deep love for her.

Zhaozhao is the only daughter of your mother and me. Her safety and happiness are directly related to the peace of our family.

You have to build a solid line of defense for her so that she can feel warmth and stability in the turmoil.

One day, your mother and I will never forget your kindness in protecting Zhao Zhao."

Xu Damao held Lou Bancheng's hand tightly and promised solemnly: "Dad, Mom, please rest assured, Xiao'e is not only the treasure of our family, but also the most important person in my life.

I know what her safety means to our family.

From now on, I will protect her with my life and love her until the end of my life."

As Lou Bancheng's hand gently rested on Xu Damao's shoulder, the trust and promise between the father-in-law and son-in-law needed no further explanation and could not be recorded in history books.

"Come on, Lou Bancheng, Xu Damao, the two of you, please sign, affix your seals, and put your fingerprints on this document.

Better give me another stamp.

Otherwise, I don’t know if one of you can come back or if one of you can protect me.

Let's be more cautious, otherwise you will ignore me in the future and I won't even have any evidence." Lou Xiao'e's words made everyone laugh, and the originally heavy atmosphere suddenly became much lighter.

The father-in-law and son-in-law looked at each other and walked into the study room tacitly. Next to the table, there was the smell of ink and papers.

The signing ceremony was completed in this solemn yet humorous atmosphere.

Lou Bancheng and Xu Damao looked at her pouting her lips to blow the ink, and then they looked at each other again.

"Be patient."

"What should I do if I can't bear it?"

"A beating?"

"Just bear with it!"