After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 211

Chapter 211: Birthday
Zhouzhou’s birthday fell on the sixth day of the lunar month. It was her first time having a birthday banquet, and she woke up early in the morning, excitedly dressing herself.

Just as she was about to leave, she remembered something and turned back, taking out her small handcuffs from the drawer. She handcuffed both of her hands together and nodded in satisfaction before heading out.

The others were already awake, sitting in the living room. When they heard the commotion, they turned their heads and looked over. Qin Xu took a sip of water and sprayed it out, dumbfounded, as he stared at Zhouzhou’s outfit.

She was wearing a golden yellow dress that shimmered under the sunlight, even more extravagant than her previous nouveau riche look. She had a large gold necklace around her neck, and although she wasn’t wearing sunglasses, she had two blackened handcuffs hanging from her chubby arms. It looked quite intimidating.

Qin Xu’s mouth twitched, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Zhouzhou, why are you dressed like this?”

Zhouzhou happily ran down and looked at him with a tilted head. “Uncle, don’t I look good like this?”

Qin Xu: “…Should I tell her the truth?”

He was a bit conflicted for a moment.

But Zhouzhou didn’t notice his hesitation. She stood proudly, her round belly sticking out, and her hands on her chubby waist. She said proudly, “Grandma said that today I must wear clothes that blind people with their brilliance!”

She wanted to be the brightest one today!

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze fell on Grandma Qin.

Grandma Qin cleared her throat and turned her head, pretending to admire the scenery outside, as if she hadn’t heard anything.

This was her way of silently approving.

Qin Bei couldn’t help but tease, “Grandma, you’re leading Zhouzhou’s aesthetics astray.”

Qin Er, on the other hand, looked at Zhouzhou’s outfit appreciatively and said, “Where’s the astray part? Caicai looks great in this outfit, isn’t it very auspicious?”

He wanted one too.

“Right, right.” Zhouzhou looked at him with shining eyes, as if looking at a kindred spirit. She held his hand and chattered, “Brother Dafu, you have such good taste…”

One money lover praising another, it was quite amusing to hear.

Qin Xu looked at Qin Lie helplessly. “Old Five, don’t you care about your daughter?”

Zhouzhou walking out like this would surely invite ridicule.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie didn’t say anything. He walked up and took off her gold necklace and handcuffs, replacing them with a gold lock and a solid gold bangle.

The bangle even had a little golden rat holding a ingot, looking simple and adorable.

Zhouzhou was born in the Year of the Rat.

When she saw it, she exclaimed, “Wow!” and couldn’t help but jump up in excitement. “Is this for me from Dad? It looks so pretty!”

Qin Lie held her hand and smiled when he saw her reaction. “I’m glad you like it.”

“I love it, I love it!” Zhouzhou vigorously nodded her head and rolled her hand in his palm. “Dad is so good, thank you, Dad!”

Qin Lie’s finger moved slightly and pinched her chubby face, full of doting.

As for Zhouzhou’s outfit, he didn’t say a word.

Today was Zhouzhou’s birthday, so she could dress however she wanted.

Seeing this, the others didn’t say much either.

“Let’s go to the hotel first,” Grandpa Qin spoke up.

The banquet wouldn’t start until noon, but some guests might arrive early, so they needed to go there early.

Just as they were about to leave, Chen Tuo walked over and handed her a box. “Grandpa Zhouzhou, happy birthday! This is a gift from my boss.”

Zhouzhou took it and asked curiously, “What about Sharp Tongue Uncle? There will be delicious food at noon, isn’t he coming?”

Chen Tuo shook his head. “Today is Big Sis-in-law’s Memorial Day. He’s going to the mountain to pay his respects, so he won’t be coming.”

They still hadn’t found An Ya’s remains, so he couldn’t even find a place to pay his respects. He could only go to the mountain.

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou exclaimed, “Ah!” and scratched her head in confusion. She didn’t know that today was An Ya’s Memorial Day.

Seeing her like this, Chen Tuo suddenly smiled. “It’s alright. It’s quite a coincidence. Boss said that if he can make it in time, he’ll come a bit later.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou smiled brightly. “Great! Then I’ll save some cake for Sharp Tongue Uncle! Stinky Little Brother, do you want to come? There will be lots of delicious food!”

The little girl looked at him with eager eyes. Although she didn’t use a very flattering term to address him, it was still quite cute.

Chen Tuo grinned and said, “Of course I’m going! I also brought a gift, so I have to eat enough to make it worthwhile.”

In fact, this was also instructed by Ye Lingfeng. He wanted Chen Tuo to accompany her to prevent anyone from disturbing the little girl’s mood during the banquet.

In any case, today was her birthday, and they wanted to make sure she had a good time.

“Then let’s go.” Zhouzhou smiled at him, looking very happy.

Qin Lie glanced at him and didn’t say anything.

When they arrived at the entrance of the hotel, a car arrived just behind them. As soon as Zhouzhou saw the people coming out of the car, she immediately ran towards them and hugged their leg, calling out softly, “Master!”

Th Li Yuanming and Yi Yun were here. There were other monks and Taoists sitting in the car behind them. Mu Xuan had brought them here. Mu’s grandfather was also among them.

Li Yuanming was wearing a brand new Taoist robe. When he saw his little disciple, he smiled, but in the end, he pushed her slightly to the side with restraint and said, “You’re one year older now, so you should be less spoiled and more mature in the future.”

“No, I won’t.” Zhouzhou pouted and then pounced on him again, wrapping her short legs around his, hanging on him like a sloth. She smiled and said, “Even if I grow up, I’ll always be Master’s little disciple.”

The little girl acted spoiled in a soft voice, and Li Yuanming couldn’t resist. He held her and spoke softly to her. There was not a trace of disgust in his expression. It was just a straightforward complaint.

Yi Yun smiled as she watched this scene and handed her the gift in her hand. “Zhouzhou, happy birthday. The gift is not expensive, I hope you won’t dislike it.”

“I won’t.” Zhouzhou let go of Li Yuanming and hugged Yi Yun instead. “Master Abbot is also my lifelong Master.”

Listening to the little girl’s words, Yi Yun couldn’t help but smile, looking at her with gentle eyes.

Li Yuanming, who was standing aside, pursed his lips. Forget it, considering that he was the one who picked up Zhouzhou, he wouldn’t argue with him today.

“Oh, by the way.” Zhouzhou suddenly remembered something. “Master Abbot, Sharp Tongue Uncle went up the mountain to pay respects to Auntie. Did you see him?”

Yi Yun nodded and couldn’t help but recall the scene she saw in the morning. There was some emotion in his eyes.

Late last night, Ye Lingfeng had come to the foot of the mountain in his car. Kneeling every three steps, bowing every five steps, and kowtowing every seven steps. The snow had just fallen a few days ago, and although the snow on the ground had been cleared, the floor was still cold. However, he didn’t mind and knelt and climbed up the mountain with devout expression.

Yi Yun saw him as soon as he opened the door. Seeing the imprints on his knees, he understood what was happening and was deeply moved.

With just one glance, he could tell that the person before him wasn’t a devout Buddhist. She asked him why he was doing this.

Ye Lingfeng, with a hint of frost on his eyebrows, smiled bitterly and looked a little melancholic as he gazed into the distance. “When they were alive, I wasn’t a good husband and father. I just hope that they can have a better life in the future and live in peace.”