allonlinenovel Chapter 176 An Encounter with Lou Xiao'e
Chapter 176 An Encounter with Lou Xiao'e
Outside the airport in Beijing, the wind was carrying sand and dust, along with some dry air, making Lin Zhou and his group feel quite uncomfortable.
Hearing Liu Yaolong's reply that the vehicle had been arranged, he nodded in agreement, eager to leave the place. He then walked towards the black Crown sedan that Liu Yaolong pointed to. In Beijing in the 1980s, such a sedan was quite prestigious, with a shiny body that gleamed with a calm luster in the sunlight.
The people accompanying them were all very tactful. Su Guohua held Lin Xiaofeng's hand and walked on the left, while the other key members of the group followed a few steps behind.
Liu Yaolong strode forward and reached out to open the car door for Lin Zhou. Just as his fingertips touched the door handle, a clear and slightly surprised female voice suddenly came from behind, penetrating the noise outside the airport and landing precisely in Lin Zhou's ears.
"Lin Zhou, it really is you!"
The voice sounded somewhat familiar, yet carried a hint of Hong Kong accent. Lin Zhou abruptly stopped, a flicker of doubt crossing his brow, and instinctively turned around.
In the crowd not far away, a stylish figure was seen walking briskly towards them.
The woman wore a well-tailored off-white business suit with a burgundy scarf around her neck. Her hair was styled in the latest trend of big waves and loosely tied back, revealing her slender neck.
She wore delicate pearl earrings, carried an exquisite handbag, and wore low-heeled brown leather shoes. Dressed like a Hong Kong lady, she stood out in the crowd full of Dacron clothes.
She was walking with two children by her side. The boy, about six or seven years old, was walking on the left. He was wearing a blue suit, had a round face, and bright, clever eyes.
The girl, about four or five years old, followed on the right. She wore a pink jacket and had two pigtails. She timidly hid beside the woman, curiously looking around.
Behind the woman were two neatly dressed young people, a man and a woman, carrying luggage of various sizes. They looked like assistants, walking steadily behind her, saying little and behaving with impeccable manners.
Lin Zhou's gaze fell on the woman's face, and he recognized her at a glance—who else could it be but Lou Xiao'e, the daughter of Lou Bancheng?
To be honest, the two hadn't seen each other for a long time. After Lin Zhou got married, Lou Xiao'e started working at Zhonghua Group and worked with Su Wanqing for a while, so they were quite familiar with each other.
However, Lou Xiao'e later left Zhonghua and got married, and they gradually lost contact. Last year, Lin Zhou met her briefly at her restaurant, but they didn't talk much before he left.
At this moment, Lou Xiao'e had already walked up to him, a genuine smile on her face. Her gaze fell on Lin Zhou, filled with the joy of reunion: "I thought you looked like me from afar on the plane, and it really is you! What brings you to Beijing?"
Lin Zhou snapped out of his reverie, a smile spreading across his face. He raised his hand and nodded to Lou Xiao'e, his gaze sweeping over the two children beside her. He asked gently, "Sister Lou, long time no see. Are these your children? They're both so adorable."
"That's right," Lou Xiao'e's face instantly softened with maternal tenderness as she mentioned her children. She reached out and ruffled her son's hair, then took her daughter's little hand, and introduced them with a smile, "This is my son, Chen Jiaming. He's six years old and in first grade. The younger one is my daughter, Chen Jiaqi, who just turned four. Mingzai, Qiqi, quickly call Uncle Lin."
The two children were very well-behaved. Upon hearing their mother's words, they both looked up at Lin Zhou and greeted him in their clear voices, "Hello, Uncle Lin."
"Oh, so good." Lin Zhou smiled and replied, looking at the two children with gentle eyes, feeling a little emotional.
When I first met Lou Xiao'e in Beijing, she was so desperate to see Sha Zhu that she wanted to thank him for saving her life with her body. Now, she is a mother of two, and the naive and innocent charm she once had has been replaced by a shrewd and capable air.
Lou Xiao'e's gaze also fell on the people beside Lin Zhou. First, she saw the composed Su Guohua, then she noticed Lin Xiaofeng holding Su Guohua's hand. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She then looked at Lin Zhou and asked with a smile, "Who are these two?"
"Let me introduce you," Lin Zhou stepped aside, leading Su Guohua to him first, his tone respectful. "This is my father-in-law, Su Guohua. Father-in-law, this is Lou Xiao'e, Sister Lou. She worked with Wanqing in Hong Kong back then, so they're old acquaintances."
Upon hearing this, Su Guohua nodded gently to Lou Xiao'e and raised his hand in greeting, "Miss Lou, hello."
"Hello, Uncle Su," Lou Xiao'e replied with a smile, her attitude very respectful. When she worked at Zhonghua Group, Su Wanqing had mentioned her father, Su Guohua, and she knew that he was a refined scholar. Now that she had met him, she was indeed impressed by his extraordinary demeanor, which made her even more respectful. "I had heard Wanqing mention you before, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."
Then Lin Zhou pulled Lin Xiaofeng over, pushed him in front of her, rubbed his head, and smiled at Lou Xiao'e, saying, "This is my son, Lin Xiaofeng, he's six years old this year. Xiaofeng, call Aunt Lou."
Lin Xiaofeng was calm and composed, unlike most mischievous children. Upon hearing his father's words, he respectfully greeted Lou Xiao'e, "Hello, Aunt Lou."
"Hey, Xiaofeng, hello!" Lou Xiao'e looked at Lin Xiaofeng's features, which were exactly the same as Lin Zhou's, and couldn't help but smile and praise him, "Look at him, he looks exactly like your father, what a spirited young man."
Seeing Lin Zhou chatting happily with this fashionable lady, Liu Yaolong and the key members of Zhonghua Group stood aside tactfully and did not disturb them.
Liu Yaolong thought to himself, this Miss Lou seems to be someone of high status, and she is quite close to President Lin. She must be a person of importance. It's always good to keep her in mind.
During the pleasantries, Lou Xiao'e introduced her two assistants to Lin Zhou: "These two are my assistants, Xiao Zhou and Xiao Fang, who came with me."
Xiao Zhou and Xiao Fang quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted Lin Zhou, "Hello, President Lin."
Lin Zhou nodded slightly, indicating that the two didn't need to be so polite. His gaze returned to Lou Xiao'e, and he asked with a smile, "Sister Lou, you've brought your child to Beijing? Judging from this, you'll probably be staying for a while, won't you?"
Lou Xiao'e's smile remained unchanged upon hearing this, though a subtle emotion flickered in her eyes. She adjusted the scarf around her neck and said casually:
"My husband said that the policies in mainland China have changed! He came back once last year, so I was thinking of seeing if we could get our house back. After all, it's the house I've lived in since I was a child, and I have an emotional attachment to it. Then we can renovate it and bring my mother back to live with us. After that, we can take a stroll around Beijing and stay for ten days or half a month."
Lin Zhou listened to her words, understanding perfectly. Lou Xiao'e had gone through a lot after marrying Xu Damao, the son of a servant in her family, and she always harbored resentment.
Especially during the years she lived in the courtyard at No. 95, there must have been a lot of gossip behind her back about her inability to have children. She was even scolded by Xu Damao as a barren hen and divorced in front of everyone in the courtyard. There were also reports that her family was secretly hoarding gold and antiques.
Now she's dressed smartly, returning to Beijing with two well-behaved children and an assistant by her side. Anyone with eyes can see that she's come back specifically to humiliate them.
In particular, it's about slapping Xu Damao in the face, letting those people in courtyard number 95 see how well Lou Xiao'e is doing now, and letting those who said she couldn't have children take a good look at her two children, and see who really can't have children...
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