After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 209

Chapter 209: New Year’s Money
“Say, CEO Qin, your jealousy is too obvious,” Ye Lingfeng looked at Qin Lie with some speechlessness, slowly sat down at the table with a bowl in hand, “There are so many people in the world who can eat, can I treat everyone as family?”

“Yeah, yeah!” Zhouzhou vigorously nodded her little head, lifting her face from the bowl with rice grains stuck to her mouth. Her small tongue curled and swallowed them, determined not to waste a single grain of food.

“A family can’t have two gluttons, otherwise, there won’t be enough food to eat, and we’ll become poor!” Zhouzhou said solemnly. After speaking, she hugged her big bowl and shuffled her little bottom on the chair, moving away from Ye Lingfeng.

With her chubby paws protecting the bowl, she looked like she wouldn’t let anyone take her food.

Upon hearing this, the Qin family looked over. Seeing Qin Lie’s not-so-pleasant expression, Grandma Qin burst into laughter. “Don’t mind him, he’s always like this, a mature vinegar jar.”

Others also laughed along. They didn’t expect him to be so possessive, unable to take a simple joke.

However, Qin Xu, who knew the inside story, couldn’t laugh at the moment.

His gaze swept over the two adults and the little one, and he couldn’t help but sigh lightly. What kind of situation is this?

While being teased by everyone, Qin Lie didn’t mind. He calmly pushed the soup that had cooled down in front of Zhouzhou, and watched as the little girl drank it with her head down. Her chubby cheeks swelled up, and his mood gradually eased.

Fortunately, Grandma Qin had cooked plenty of food, and the dishes were abundant. Zhouzhou and Ye Lingfeng, one vegetarian and one meat eater, dominated half of the table. By the end of the New Year’s Eve dinner, there wasn’t much food left.

After the meal, Ye Lingfeng gave a signal to Chen Tuo without saying a word. He directly washed all the bowls, his actions swift and clean. In just a few seconds, he had already washed several bowls, fast and spotless.

Seeing his resolute attitude, Grandma Qin didn’t try to stop him anymore. Coming out of the kitchen, she couldn’t help but marvel, “This young man from the Ye family has really changed.”

He used to be known as a dandy in Jing City. When did he ever wash dishes?

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Qin glanced at him and saw the neatly stacked bowls. He casually said, “He looks like someone who came from the army.”

However, there was no news of him serving in the military. He was probably trained in prison.

After all, going to prison is not for enjoyment, but there are definitely tasks to be done.

Grandma Qin also thought the same way. For a moment, she felt a bit emotional and didn’t bring up the topic again. From the corner of her eye, she noticed Qin Lie holding Zhouzhou, his face seemingly casual, occasionally pinching her chubby paws. Then his eyes narrowed in satisfaction, like he was enjoying petting a cat.

Watching this, Grandma Qin couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.

Thinking about his reaction just now, she couldn’t help but find it amusing. He really is a big jar of jealousy.

Well, it’s New Year’s Eve, better not compete with him for people. We can talk about it later.

Zhouzhou nestled in Qin Lie’s arms like a lazy kitten, swinging her short legs leisurely. She occasionally opened her mouth to eat the nuts he fed her. Her eyebrows and eyes were curved, and the little dimples on her face still hadn’t disappeared.

When Ye Lingfeng walked over, he saw this scene.

A flash of white light crossed his mind, suddenly remembering that Yaya also had two dimples.

For a moment, his mind couldn’t help but recall what Grandma Qin had just said.

If the Little Toad were his daughter… before he finished his thoughts, he lightly chuckled, shook his head. He couldn’t say such a thing, or else he wouldn’t be able to leave this door without a fight today.

After watching the New Year’s Eve Gala at the Qin family’s house, he said his goodbyes and glanced in Zhouzhou’s direction before leaving.

The little girl had fallen asleep at some point, lying in Qin Lie’s arms. Her round belly slightly rose and fell, and she still held a longan in her hand.

Ye Lingfeng couldn’t help but laugh. Even while asleep, she didn’t forget to hold onto food. She’s really a little foodie.

It’s quite amusing.

After they left, Qin Lie carried Zhouzhou back to the bedroom. As if sensing something, Zhouzhou grabbed his clothes corner with her hand, and her little eyebrows wrinkled.

Qin Lie was prepared for this. He took the golden pixiu from the side and placed it by her hand. Zhouzhou immediately let go and rested her hand on the pixiu.

Seeing this, Qin Lie felt both gratified and couldn’t help but grind his teeth in a smile. He teasingly scolded, “Little money lover,” tucked her in, lightly pinched her little chubby cheek, and whispered, “Happy New Year.” Then he left with light footsteps.

Outside the window, there were electronic fireworks, but Zhouzhou was not affected at all. She slept soundly.

The next day, as soon as the sky brightened, she sat up from the bed and rubbed her eyes. Remembering something, she quickly climbed down from the bed, opened the bedside table, and took out the red envelopes inside. Instantly, she became fully awake.

Awkwardly changing into the golden outfit that Grandma Qin had prepared for her, Zhouzhou heard some commotion downstairs and immediately went out with her red envelope in hand.

The Qin family had a tradition of staying up all night on New Year’s Eve. Except for a few young ones, the rest of them had endured the entire night and now sat neatly on the sofa.

Looking at her five sons, Grandma Qin couldn’t help but feel a headache when she thought about the seven grandchildren upstairs.

When she heard some movement coming from upstairs, she turned her head and saw her little granddaughter coming down dressed like a little god of wealth. She burst into laughter instantly.

Her little granddaughter was the cutest!

The others also noticed and saw the little girl hiding her hand behind her back. As she approached them, she turned her body ninety degrees and walked sideways like a little crab. Her little chubby belly followed suit, not moving at all, and her round eyes looked nervously at them, as if afraid they would see what she was holding in her hand.

They almost burst into laughter. When they noticed Grandpa Qin’s gaze sweeping over, everyone lightly coughed and pretended not to notice, focusing on the magazines in their hands. However, their peripheral vision kept watching her, wanting to see what the little girl was hiding.

Zhouzhou didn’t notice and thought she was hiding it well. She happily ran to Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin, and then she took out what she had in her hand. It was a red envelope as thick as a brick, almost blinding their eyes. The little girl said in a crisp voice, “Grandpa, Grandma, happy New Year! This is your lucky money.”

Red envelope?

Everyone was dumbfounded, staring blankly at Zhouzhou.

Even Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin had the same reaction. They had guessed many things, but they never expected it to be a red envelope, let alone lucky money.

The two exchanged a glance, puzzled. Grandma Qin looked at her soft little granddaughter and couldn’t help but ask, “Zhouzhou, why are you giving us lucky money?”

Wasn’t she supposed to be the one receiving lucky money?

Why was she stealing their lines?

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou blinked her eyes and confidently said, “That’s how it is on the mountain.”

As she spoke, she didn’t hesitate and stuffed the red envelope into their hands. “Master said that he’s getting older and needs lucky money to stay young a little longer.”

She held the hands of Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin, looked up with her tender little face, and earnestly advised, “Grandpa, Grandma, you should also age slowly. The red envelope I made is super big, so it can definitely press down really firmly!”

The young girl’s innocent voice echoed in their ears, and Grandma Qin’s nose tingled. She almost felt moved to tears.

Indeed, little granddaughters are like caring little cotton jackets!