After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 1104

Chapter 1104: Not Changing Jobs
Jin Feng reacted quickly, springing up to face Zhao Xinghua in a bout.

Seeing this, the people who had come with Jin Feng tensed up instantly. However, when they turned to glance at Zhouzhou, they were surprised to see her completely calm. Some even doubted themselves for a moment.

Were they overreacting? How could a little girl be steadier than all of them?

What they didn’t know was that Zhouzhou was simply used to it.

Zhao Xinghua and the Commander had this kind of scuffle multiple times every year.

Seeing everyone else stand up nervously, Zhouzhou calmly poured them some tea and said casually, “Uncles, have some tea. Don’t worry. They won’t break anything.”

Right at this moment, Ye Lingfeng walked in. His gaze casually swept over the two men brawling but didn’t linger for even a second. He headed straight toward Zhouzhou.

Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up when she saw him. “Daddy!”

“Mm,” Ye Lingfeng responded, walking over and gently patting her head. “Have you eaten yet?”

Zhouzhou nodded. “What about you, Daddy?”

“I haven’t eaten yet. I’ll grab something from next door in a bit.”

Having been away from home for years, Ye Lingfeng never stocked up on food at his place. Whenever he returned, he’d just head next door for a meal. This had become a habit over time.

Zhouzhou nodded, finding nothing strange about this arrangement. After all, they were all family.

The father and daughter completely ignored the two men still grappling nearby, happily chatting away.

Half an hour later, Zhao Xinghua emerged victorious by a slim margin.

He strutted back to the couch like a triumphant rooster, his chin held high with a smug look on his face. “If you want to take Zhouzhou away, you’ll have to beat me first.”

Jin Feng gritted his teeth. “Just you wait. Next time, I’ll definitely win!”

Zhao Xinghua wasn’t upset by this. Instead, he grinned smugly and said, “Even if you beat me, you still have him to deal with.” He pointed in Ye Lingfeng’s direction.

Jin Feng, knowing Ye Lingfeng’s identity, felt even more frustrated.

How on earth did Zhao Xinghua manage to get so lucky? He had secured Ye Lingfeng early on, and now even Zhouzhou seemed untouchable.

When Qiu Guoliang ran into trouble all those years ago, everyone thought the Fourth Bureau was doomed. But out of nowhere, Ye Lingfeng rose to prominence, not only taking over Qiu Guoliang’s position but doing an even better job.

Now, over a decade later, his daughter Zhouzhou was emerging as well, showing clear signs of surpassing her father’s achievements.

In one fell swoop, Zhao Xinghua had secured two incredible assets for the Fourth Bureau. For the next 20 to 30 years, no one would be able to surpass them.

This was just too unfair!

Jin Feng felt so bitter his heart nearly overflowed with envy.

He snorted and said, “Your only skill is bragging.”

Zhao Xinghua smiled cheerfully. “Well, that’s enough, isn’t it? Better than some people who’ve worked hard for years without achieving anything.”

Arrogant. He was insufferably arrogant!

Jin Feng was grinding his teeth, and even the others wanted to punch Zhao Xinghua.

How could someone be so obnoxious?

But there was nothing they could do. Zhao Xinghua’s sheer luck left them with no choice but to envy him.

Taking a deep breath, Jin Feng decided to ignore him. He turned to Zhouzhou, forcing a kind smile onto his face. “Zhouzhou, you just finished your college entrance exams, right?”

Zhouzhou nodded. “That’s right.”

Jin Feng’s smile grew even warmer. “So, have you decided which university to attend? Have you considered the Naval Academy?”

He was scheming. If he could first get her into the military academy, it would be much easier to recruit her into the Navy after graduation. That would be far better than having her work part-time.

As soon as Zhao Xinghua heard this, he immediately understood Jin Feng’s plan. With a cold laugh, he said leisurely, “Zhouzhou, in the Fourth Bureau, you can do some part-time work to earn extra money. But if you join the military, there will be a lot of restrictions.”

Hearing this, Zhouzhou straightened her posture and quickly declared, “Uncle Zhao, don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere. The Fourth Bureau is my home. I was born a Fourth Bureau person, and I’ll die a Fourth Bureau soul. I want to work here for my entire life!”

Then, she turned to Jin Feng and added, “Uncle Jin, thank you for thinking so highly of me, but I’m not planning to change jobs at the moment.”

Jin Feng: “…”

Could someone please drag Zhao Xinghua out and give him a beating?!

Faced with Jin Feng’s murderous glare, Zhao Xinghua smiled faintly and said in a self-satisfied tone, “What can I say? I just have a knack for spotting talent.”

Jin Feng clenched his fists even tighter.

Turning back to Zhouzhou, Jin Feng sighed and said, “By the way, about the treasures in Submarine 404…”

Before he could finish, Zhouzhou instantly became alert. Was he planning to take the treasures away if she refused to join him?

She had already allocated those!

Noticing her reaction, Jin Feng chuckled. “I wasn’t going to take them. I just wanted to say that if you tell me what kinds of treasures you like, I can bring you some. We often find treasures during our underwater missions, and I’d be happy to gift you a few.”

Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

“Of course,” Jin Feng replied with a nod. “Technically, they’re supposed to be turned over to the state, but it’s fine to set aside one or two pieces for you.”

“But,” he said with some hesitation, “there are often many people around during missions, so it’s not easy to smuggle things out. If you’re there with me, it would make things much more convenient.”

So this was his angle!

Zhao Xinghua’s expression tightened. That sly old fox!

He immediately turned to Zhouzhou, but before he could say anything, she said excitedly, “Uncle Jin, call me next time you go on a mission! I’ll come with you!”

“Sure,” Jin Feng said with a broad smile. He even cast a triumphant glance at Zhao Xinghua.

You were the one who said she could do part-time work at the Fourth Bureau, so don’t blame me for poaching her.

If one attempt didn’t work, he’d try again and again. Sooner or later, he’d bring this precious gem to the Navy.

Zhao Xinghua clenched his fists tightly, fuming. Shameless!

While Zhao Xinghua was about to explode with anger, Jin Feng’s mood improved significantly. Finally, someone else was feeling frustrated, easing the bitterness he’d felt earlier.

In high spirits, Jin Feng exchanged contact information with Zhouzhou before leaving with his group.

As soon as they were gone, Zhao Xinghua’s face fell. Looking pitiful, he said, “Zhouzhou, you’re not really going to leave, are you? I’m already getting old, and your dad isn’t as young as he used to be. If you’re not here, we’ll have to rely on his old arms and legs for missions. Who knows what could happen then?”

“Ugh, stop it!” Zhouzhou stomped her foot anxiously. “Uncle Zhao, if you want to jinx yourself, that’s fine, but don’t drag my dad into it!”

Her dad was perfectly fine! He wasn’t old at all!

Zhao Xinghua’s eyes darted cunningly as he clutched his chest, coughing dramatically. “But I really am getting old. The Fourth Bureau can’t do without you. Not just us, even the spirits in the mausoleum rely on you!”

As he spoke, he slapped his thigh and wailed, “Without you, how will we survive? You absolutely cannot leave us!”

Ye Lingfeng: “…”

His shamelessness was reaching new heights.