After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Fully Securing the Candy
The next day, the assistant discreetly glanced at the chilly Qin Lie beside him and then glanced at the drooping Zhouzhou through the rearview mirror. They didn’t say a word, looking completely puzzled.

Weren’t things fine yesterday? What happened today?

But he didn’t dare to ask, only speculating silently in his heart.

Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of the hospital. Qin Lie got out of the car first, his long legs moving swiftly.

Zhouzhou quickly fumbled with her short legs and caught up, blocking his path. She grabbed his hand and looked up at him with a pleading expression, “Dad, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have stuck the Truth-Telling Talisman on you. Don’t you like touching my head? Here, you can touch it.”

As she spoke, she brought her bare little head closer to his hand and nudged against it.

But Qin Lie suddenly remembered what happened last night, and his face turned completely black. He ruthlessly pulled his hand away and strode forward.

Watching his retreating figure, Zhouzhou’s shoulders slumped, and she looked dejected. She followed along, dragging her feet, occasionally glancing at him. She looked like an abandoned little puppy.

In the hospital room, Liao Jiang immediately noticed her and said, “Zhouzhou, what’s wrong with you?” She looked so miserable.

Zhouzhou pitifully glanced at Qin Lie and quickly lowered her head without saying a word.

Noticing her gaze, Liao Jiang thought for a moment and glanced at Qin Lie. Then he smiled and said, “CEO Qin, you came just in time. I was about to look for you. Let’s discuss the project together.”

Qin Lie had the same intention of finding him today, so he nodded and went out with him.

Now, only Zhouzhou and Liao Yu, the two children, were left in the room.

Zhouzhou sat down on a chair, her hands supporting her cheeks. The chubby flesh on her face squeezed together, and she furrowed her brow, letting out a deep sigh.

Liao Yu was eating his meal and looked up when he heard her sigh. Curiously, he asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

Zhouzhou sighed again and said with some frustration, “I made Dad angry. Dad is ignoring me.”

So that’s what happened.

Liao Yu suddenly realized, “It’s okay. Just apologize to him. There shouldn’t be any lingering grudges between a dad and daughter.”

Zhouzhou furrowed her brows even tighter. “I apologized, but Dad is still ignoring me.”

Liao Yu, with his experience, said, “Then he probably hasn’t calmed down yet. It’s alright. Apologize to him a few more times, or if it doesn’t work, give him a gift. When I make my dad angry, that’s what I do.”

Thinking of how they hugged each other affectionately yesterday, Zhouzhou’s ears perked up, and there was a glimmer in her eyes. She sat next to his bed, pulling a chair, and said, “For example? What gift should I give?”

“Anything will do, it depends on what your dad likes.”

Hmm, Zhouzhou really didn’t know about that.

She lightly tapped her head in frustration. “It’s my fault. I didn’t pay enough attention to Dad.”

But it’s not entirely her fault. After all, she had only known Qin Lie for less than two days.

“Then buy some generic gifts, like a razor, a tie, or clothes. They all work. Oh, by the way, do you have money? I can accompany you to buy them.”

“No.” Zhouzhou reached into her empty pockets, as empty as her face, which clearly said “poor kid.”

She didn’t have a penny on her, oh wait, that’s not right, she had a few coins. It was the money her dad gave her on her card yesterday. She didn’t know how much he gave her, but Ancestral Master left her with fifty cents.

“Big Brother, what can you buy with fifty cents?” she humbly asked for advice.

He didn’t expect her to be so poor. Liao Yu looked at her sympathetically and said, “With fifty cents, you can only buy a lollipop.”

And it had to be the cheapest kind.

“Are lollipops delicious?” Zhouzhou asked curiously.

“They’re delicious, sweet, and they come in various flavors like strawberry, orange, grape…”

Zhouzhou had never tasted one, but her mouth watered as she listened.

If they were that delicious, her Dad probably wouldn’t be mad at her if she gave him one. The more she thought about it, the more it made sense. She looked up at Liao Yu with a bright smile and said, “Thank you, Big brother!”

Saying that, she jumped off the chair and ran outside. After taking a few steps, she suddenly turned her head and asked, “Oh, by the way, Big Brother, where can I buy that lollipop you mentioned?”

“Any convenience store will do. Why do you ask?”

“I want to buy the candy to make my Dad happy!” Zhouzhou said earnestly. After saying that, she hurriedly ran off without stopping, even though Liao Yu called her several times.

A few minutes later, Zhouzhou passed by a clothing store. At the counter, a man was checking out and confidently said, “Put it all on, swipe the card!”

The clerk smiled and took the card, providing attentive service throughout the process.

Watching this scene, Zhouzhou touched her chin and learned something!

She walked to a supermarket, glanced at the price tags, and then pointed at a lollipop priced at 2.5 yuan, saying, “Sister, pack this for me and swipe the card!”

The little girl, who was not even as tall as the counter, pointed at their cheapest lollipop but acted as if she was buying the entire store.

The salesclerk looked at the lollipop she was pointing at and was melted by her cuteness. Smiling, she asked, “How many do you want, little girl?”

Little Zhouzhou raised one finger with great momentum and said, “One!”

Then she took out two cards from her pocket and said, “Sister, swipe this one for 2 yuan and this one for 0.5 yuan, exactly 2.5 yuan.”

The salesclerk resisted her laughter, took the cards, and hesitated for a moment.

She didn’t recognize the black gold card, but this card didn’t look ordinary. It didn’t seem like something an average person could afford.

With some surprise, she looked at Zhouzhou and hesitated, “Little girl, is this card yours?”

“Yeah, Grandma and Uncle gave it to me.”

Zhouzhou glanced at the time and urged, “Sister, please swipe the card quickly.”

If her Dad and uncle finished their discussion and couldn’t find her, they would start worrying again.

The salesclerk nodded and quickly swiped the card.

A minute later, Zhouzhou swiped two cards and scraped 2.5 yuan. She held the strawberry-flavored lollipop happily and ran towards the hospital. When she saw them still talking, she didn’t go in but stood outside, waiting.

Qin Lie was discussing contract matters with Liao Jiang when he noticed a small figure constantly hovering at the door. The bareheaded little girl occasionally peeked inside. After scanning the contract, he signed his name, saying, “Mr. Liao, a pleasant cooperation.”

“Pleasant cooperation.” Liao Jiang also noticed the figure outside the door and smiled, “CEO Qin, Zhouzhou is so adorable. You must treasure her.”

Qin Lie didn’t say anything and walked outside.

Just as Zhouzhou poked her head out again, she saw him coming out and panicked, quickly standing upright.

Qin Lie glanced at her and noticed that she had her hands behind her back, as if she was hiding something. He asked in a low voice, “What are you holding in your hands?”

Zhouzhou looked up at him and presented the lollipop as if offering a treasure. She tiptoed and earnestly handed it to him, saying, “Dad, I’m giving you this sweet candy. Please don’t be mad at me, okay?”

“I swear.” She freed one hand and placed it next to her ear, solemnly saying, “I won’t use the Truth-Telling Talisman on you anymore.”

Qin Lie didn’t respond and instead asked, “Where did this candy come from?”

Zhouzhou said, “I bought it. There were 2 yuan in Grandma’s card and 0.5 yuan in Uncle’s card, just enough to buy one lollipop. The little brother said it is delicious. Dad, please try it!”

Saying that, she stuffed the lollipop into his hand.

Qin Lie’s attention was focused on another matter.

So, Zhouzhou saved Liao Jiang’s son, and he gave her 0.5 yuan?

Liao Jiang happened to come out at this time and happened to hear this. He also had some doubts in his heart. Was the Qin family really so stingy, only giving the little girl 2 yuan as pocket money?

The two of them locked eyes, both dissatisfied with each other, and the same two words flashed through their minds.

Stingy person!

Wait, didn’t he give her 10 million? Why is there only 0.5 yuan left?

Liao Jiang looked at Zhouzhou in confusion and asked, “Zhouzhou, where is your money? Who took it?”

As he spoke, he glanced at Qin Lie from the corner of his eye. Could it be that the Qin family transferred the child’s money?

Seeing his gaze, Qin Lie was also puzzled. It was impossible for the black gold card to only have 0.5 yuan. He looked at Zhouzhou and waited for her answer.

Zhouzhou blinked her eyes and pointed her finger, saying, “He!”