Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

However, Lou Xiao'e frowned and said unhappily, "Da Mao, what's with that expression on your face? Are you lying to me? Are you hiding something from me?"

Her eyes were fixed on Xu Damao, as if trying to find clues from his face.

Xu Damao's heart tightened, and he quickly explained: "No, no, Xiao'e, how could I lie to you? I really have nothing to hide from you."

As he spoke, he secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead.

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e suddenly thought of something. She pointed at the basket and asked, "Da Mao, why did you look back at the basket just now? Is there anything in it?"

Xu Damao's face became a little embarrassed. He didn't expect Lou Xiao'e to be so perceptive and noticed his abnormality at once.

But he quickly regained his composure and said with a smile, "Haha, Xiao'e, you figured it out. Actually, Uncle Lou gave me some things. I put them in the basket. I'll show you later."

After saying this, he winked at Lou Xiao'e mischievously, putting on a mysterious look and showing a young and playful image.

After hearing this, Lou Xiao'e immediately became interested. She asked curiously, "Oh? What did my dad give you? Show me!"

She held Xu Damao's hand, eager to see the gifts in the basket, her face full of curiosity.

Xu Damao smiled helplessly and walked out the door, and Lou Xiaoe followed quickly.

He opened the basket and took out the so-called gifts that Lou Bancheng had given them - two books and some candies... These were the things Xu Damao had taken out from his personal space in an instant.

He handed it to Lou Xiao'e and said with a smile: "Look, Uncle Lou gave us some books and candies. These books are all about doing business and can help us increase our knowledge and experience; and these candies are bought by Uncle Lou especially for you, I hope you like them."

Lou Xiao'e took the gift and smiled happily.

Then she picked up a book, flipped through a few pages, and pouted. This thing looked boring.

Your father knows that I am engaged in antique business, so he asked me to read these two books, saying that they are very useful for business. "

Xu Damao explained softly.

After saying that, Lou Xiao'e picked up another candy and put it into her mouth. The sweet taste instantly filled her entire mouth, and a satisfied expression appeared on Lou Xiao'e's face.

When Xu Damao saw Lou Xiao'e like this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.

Although he almost got exposed just now, fortunately he recovered in time.

"Da Mao, let's go out and play?" Lou Xiao'e said to Xu Damao with a candy in her mouth.

"Okay, then you go and tell your parents. I won't go in and will wait for you here at the door." Xu Damao agreed with a smile.

"Okay." Lou Xiao'e responded happily, then opened the door and went in.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going out to play with Damao." Lou Xiao'e shouted as she entered the door.

"Oh, let's eat first and then go play. We're making dumplings today." Lou's mother heard the voice and came out of the kitchen, saying helplessly.

"No need. Damao and I can just eat something on the street. We ate too many dumplings in the morning and we're not hungry now." Lou Xiao'e said coquettishly.

"Okay, you guys go out, and be careful. It's the New Year, and there are many evil spirits in the capital. Be careful outside." Lou Bancheng sat on the sofa, reading the newspaper and kindly admonishing, but his eyes were on Xu Damao who was outside the door.

Seeing this, Xu Damao immediately nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Then let's go." After seeing her parents agree, Lou Xiao'e turned around and jumped out of the room. Without paying any attention to Xu Damao who was standing at the door, she was the first to walk out of the courtyard.

Xu Damao also waved to Mr. and Mrs. Lou in the room, turned around and pushed the cart out.

Lou Xiao'e closed the gate and sat lightly on the back seat of Xu Damao's bicycle.

Xu Damao looked back at Lou Xiao'e, his eyes full of anticipation: "Xiao'e, where are we going to play?"

Lou Xiao'e replied softly: "Just shopping? Today is not as lively as the previous few days." There was a hint of disappointment in her tone, but she still chose to believe that Xu Damao would bring her a surprise.

Xu Damao smiled and comforted her, saying, "Everyone is putting up Spring Festival couplets at home today. Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year. The streets will definitely be very busy then. It would be nice for us to go out for a walk now."

As he spoke, he stepped hard on the pedals and rode his bike deeper into the street.

As the wheels rolled, Lou Xiao'e's mood gradually became relaxed.

"Hey, is there anything delicious around here?" Xu Damao turned around and asked Lou Xiao'e while pedaling his bicycle: "You are a local, you must know where there is good food around here."

Lou Xiao'e thought for a while and said, "I don't know either. I haven't been to the restaurant many times." She replied somewhat disappointedly.

When Xu Damao heard this, he laughed and said, "Haha, then let's just pick one and go in to the store with the most people." As he said that, he continued to ride forward.

After a while, they came to a busy street. Xu Damao looked around for a suitable restaurant. Suddenly, he saw a shop called "Old Beijing Noodles with Soy Sauce" with a long line at the door.

"Hey! This one looks good and the food should be delicious." Xu Damao said excitedly.

Lou Xiao'e shook her head and said, "I don't really like noodles. Let's go to another restaurant."

Xu Damao sighed helplessly: "Then let's look for it again." They rode their bikes around a few streets and finally found a restaurant called "Si Ji Chun".

"Let's choose this one. It looks quite clean." Xu Damao stopped the car and said to Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e nodded: "Okay, but I'm not that hungry. I ate too many dumplings this morning. Let me make it clear that I can't eat dumplings at noon."

Xu Damao smiled and agreed, "Okay, okay, it's up to you. What do you want to eat?"

Lou Xiao'e sat on the back seat of the bicycle, pinched Xu Damao's shoulder playfully, and said, "I'm not hungry now, and I don't want to eat anything. Damao, you go find a place to eat, and I'll just watch you eat."

Xu Damao laughed out loud at her. "How can that be possible? How can you not eat? It will damage your body. How about we order some light dishes and soup?"

Lou Xiao'e thought about it and felt that what Xu Damao said made sense, so she nodded in agreement. Then they walked into the "Si Ji Chun" restaurant.

"What would you like to eat, both of you?" the boss greeted warmly.

Xu Damao raised his head and his eyes fell on the wooden signs hanging on the counter. These wooden signs were hung with ropes, and the names of various dishes and their corresponding prices were clearly written on them.

He looked at each sign carefully, secretly considering his lunch options for the day.