After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 1016

Chapter 1016: His Acting Skills, Even Kids Can’t Be Fooled
Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou puffed up her little chubby face, revealing a standard smile and narrowing her eyes. “I’m the cutest!” she said proudly.

Grandma Qin immediately burst out laughing and nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes, you’re the cutest!”

Zhouzhou was overjoyed. She glanced at Lei Chong, then huffed at him, placing her hands on her hips. “Don’t even think about tricking my family. Keep your little tricks to yourself. They won’t fall for them! Even if you cry your throat out, no one will pity you. They only care about me!”

Hearing this, Lei Chong was determined to prove her wrong. He pouted at Grandma Qin, blinking his eyes as if he were about to burst into tears, giving her a pitiful look.

This was a trick he had learned from his mother!

When Grandma Qin fixed her gaze on him, he felt a glimmer of hope. “It’s working! It’s working!” he thought to himself.

However, the next moment, Grandma Qin spoke, “His acting skills are indeed a bit lacking compared to Zhouzhou’s. How fake it looks!”

Grandpa Qin, following suit, nodded and said, “And he’s not as good-looking as Zhouzhou either. He’s too ugly.”

After speaking, both of them shook their heads in unison, their eyes full of disdain as they looked at Lei Chong.

Lei Chong: “…” Are you all blind?

How am I ugly?!

Everyone in the town praises me for being cute! There are even talent scouts outside trying to find me!

However, despite his thoughts, he could barely hold back his tears as none of the Qin family showed any sympathy toward him. Even Qin Bei, upon seeing him, looked at him with a look of disdain and commented, “His acting skills are even worse than my dad’s.”

Lei Chong: “…”

This entire family must be blind! They just don’t know how to appreciate me!

As he was lost in his thoughts, “Smack!” — a loud sound rang out, and he felt a painful smack on his backside. The force was so strong that it felt like his bottom might have been broken.

In an instant, he grimaced and began crying, but this time, real tears started to fall.

It hurt! It hurt so much!

Qin Bei, inadvertently turning his head, saw Lei Chong’s tear-streaked face but noticed that no sound came from his mouth. He couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow, this is some real acting!”

It was impressive! How did he do that?

In an attempt to mimic him, Qin Bei tried to make himself cry without making any sound, but as he did, he suddenly felt a tap on his head.

He looked up to see Xiao Lan staring at him emotionlessly. “If you’re not eating, you can go outside,” she said coolly.

Qin Bei pouted, ready to cry, but just as he was about to start, Xiao Lan shot him a piercing glare. Frightened, he immediately covered his mouth, and a few muffled sobs escaped through his fingers. He managed to hold back his wails.

As he glanced at Lei Chong still crying out loud, Qin Bei couldn’t help but feel admiration for him. “I want to learn that trick too,” he thought, envious of Lei Chong’s ability.

Zhouzhou, watching from the side, couldn’t help but stifle a giggle. “Sixth Brother is so silly,” she thought to herself.

After finishing their meal, Qin Lie took them to school.

As soon as they got out of the car, Zhouzhou spotted Huo Ji’an, her eyes lighting up. “Little Skinny Pole!” she called out joyfully.

Upon hearing the voice, Huo Ji’an turned to look, but instead of rushing toward her like before, he huffed, stomped his foot, and walked away.

Seeing this, Zhouzhou felt confused for a moment but quickly ran after him. “Little Skinny Pole, why are you ignoring me?”

“Who are you? I don’t know you. Why should I care about you?” Huo Ji’an said, pouting. “Look at how long you’ve been gone. You only just came back.”

“How could you go out to play without inviting me? It’s too much!”

Zhouzhou immediately understood what was going on. She hurriedly explained, “Little Skinny Pole, I’ve been busy. I’ve missed you too!”

“How much have you missed me?” Huo Ji’an asked, glancing at her sideways.

“This much!” Zhouzhou spread her chubby arms wide, standing on tiptoe to make a big circle with her hands.

Seeing that, Huo Ji’an’s anger instantly melted, and he grabbed her hand, happily asking, “Where have you been? Why didn’t you come to school for such a long time? Some people even said you were going to drop out.”

“But don’t worry, I already beat up the person who said that. I made them stop spreading rumors. Hmph!”

Zhouzhou smiled, pleased with herself. “I went to help people!” she said. She told him about the situation in the southwest. “Lots of uncles, aunts, grandpas, grandmas, and even little kids got sick, so I went to help them get better.”

Huo Ji’an blinked in confusion but still praised her. “Wow, Chubby Girl, you’re amazing!”

Zhouzhou replied, “It’s those doctors who are amazing. I only helped for a few days. They do this kind of work all the time, saving people.”

“That’s true.”

No matter when you go to the hospital, there are doctors always on duty.

Huo Ji’an nodded, but his face suddenly darkened as he noticed something, looking furious. “Who is that! Why is he getting out of the car with you? Is he your new friend? Am I no longer your best friend?”

“Of course, you are!” Zhouzhou replied without hesitation. Then she turned to see who Huo Ji’an was pointing at and realized he was referring to Lei Chong.

Immediately, Zhouzhou understood the misunderstanding and quickly explained, “He’s a bad guy. Chief asked me to keep an eye on him. He’s paying me one hundred a day.”

Saying this, she waved the money in front of Huo Ji’an.

Huo Ji’an’s eyes widened in awe. “Wow, Chubby Girl, you’re so good at making money!” he exclaimed.

“Of course!” Zhouzhou puffed out her small chest proudly. “I’m not bragging, but if I wasn’t so unlucky with money, the title of the richest person would already be mine.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie shot a glance at her, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile.

Huo Ji’an, seeing this, immediately gave Zhouzhou a thumbs up. “You’re incredible. You’re actually going to take the title of the richest person from Uncle Qin!”

His former dad had tried to take that title for years without success, but now he believed Zhouzhou had a real shot.

Zhouzhou beamed, thinking to herself that she would make up for the money she had lost during her break and earn it all back!

After hearing all this, Qin Lie couldn’t help but shake his head as Zhouzhou rushed off without even looking back. “This little ungrateful one!” he muttered.

He glanced at Lei Chong, who was still sitting quietly. Qin Lie briefly spoke with the teacher, asking her to move a seat for Lei Chong next to Zhouzhou.

Soon, other students began to notice Lei Chong.

“Who’s that?” they whispered, curiously eyeing him.

Zhouzhou proudly answered, “He’s a bad guy. His whole family is full of bad people.”

Upon hearing this, the other kids immediately distanced themselves from him.

Lei Chong, who had initially planned to make friends with the others and possibly escape, suddenly found himself completely isolated. “…” he thought, suspicious that Zhouzhou had done this on purpose.

Zhouzhou grinned at him provocatively, showing him that as long as she was around, he wouldn’t be able to hurt any of her classmates!

Seeing this, Lei Chong adopted a pitiful expression. He thought children were the easiest to fool.

He tried to get the other students to pity him, thinking that if anyone stood by him, he could make his escape.

But just as he was lost in thought, “Smack!” — he felt another sharp slap on his bottom. The force was so strong that he immediately jumped out of his seat.

How could he be hit while sitting?

This didn’t make sense!

Li Yu’an, seeing his reaction, subconsciously touched his own bottom, remembering the times he had been punished.

Looking at Lei Chong, he confidently stated, “You really are a bad guy!”

Lei Chong’s mind was racing, but his face twisted into a grimace as he realized, “I’m doomed.”