After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 231

Chapter 231: Past Events
Ye Lingfeng had a displeased expression on his face. Zhouzhou slid down the slide and ran up to him, tilting her head and asking, “Sharp Tongue Uncle, what’s wrong with you?”

Seeing his little daughter, Ye Lingfeng’s face instantly brightened, and he asked with a smile, “Zhouzhou, let me ask you a question. Who is more important to you, me or Qin Leng?”

As he spoke, he eagerly looked at her, signaling with his eyes, almost writing “Choose me” on his face.

Unexpectedly, Zhouzhou didn’t hesitate or even think about it. She said directly, “Of course, it’s my dad who is important.”

One is her dad, and the other is Sharp Tongue Uncle. How can they be compared?

Ye Lingfeng felt like he had been stabbed in the heart; it was quick and ruthless, making him feel heartbroken. He touched his chest and shook his head, saying, “Zhouzhou, it’s not good to be like this. Your emotional intelligence is a bit low. You should say that we are equally important.”

Zhouzhou looked at him, pursed her lips, and her little face immediately turned serious. She said earnestly, “Sharp Tongue Uncle, it’s not right to teach children to lie. Besides, I’m already five years old, not a three-year-old child.”

Don’t treat her like a three-year-old and try to deceive her!

Ye Lingfeng felt even more heartbroken.

His little daughter wouldn’t even tell a small white lie to him, and it made him sad.

Zhouzhou looked at him, patted his leg, and sighed with an air of maturity. She looked at him as if he were an ignorant child, saying, “Sharp Tongue Uncle, you’re already an adult, you should be mature.”

After speaking, she shook her head and ran off to play again.

Ah, she really gives people a headache.

Ye Lingfeng looked at her, feeling like crying without tears. They say that daughters are like little cotton jackets, but why is his cotton jacket only warm for others and blows wind at him?

Ignoring his thoughts, Zhouzhou played around like a madwoman for the whole morning. When noon arrived, her stomach growled like an alarm clock. She ran up to Ye Lingfeng, touched her belly, and said, “Sharp Tongue Uncle, I’m hungry.”

At the mention of food, Ye Lingfeng suddenly became energetic.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat something delicious.”

“Don’t spend too much money, I’ll eat anything, as long as I can eat my fill,” Zhouzhou reminded him, still wary of his extravagance.

“Don’t worry.” Ye Lingfeng patted his chest and said, “I know a restaurant that is delicious and cheap. I’ll take you there today.”

Is there even such a thing?

Curiously, Zhouzhou followed him through twists and turns, doubting whether he was going to sell her.

After walking for quite a while, they finally arrived at a small restaurant.

It wasn’t big, but it was crowded inside, bustling with activity.

Zhouzhou peeked inside, her little nose twitched, she took a deep breath, and her eyes sparkled. “It smells so good!”

“I’ve heard that it’s very delicious,” Ye Lingfeng said as he walked inside. Skillfully, he cleared a small table leaning against the wall and sat down. His long legs were somewhat cramped, but he didn’t mind. He raised his voice and said, “Boss, bring us a serving of everything.”

Upon hearing this, the boss responded.

Zhouzhou also sat down and the aroma made her salivate.

Qin Er and the others looked at each other and finally sat down, curiously observing their surroundings.

They had never been to such a small restaurant before.

But the aroma was quite enticing, and looking at the prices on the wall, they weren’t expensive. Each dish was only a few yuan, and the portions on other tables were generous.

“Uncle Ye, is it really okay to eat here? Will it upset our stomachs?” Qin Bei asked, feeling unsure.

Ye Lingfeng was about to answer when a hearty voice came over, “Don’t worry, our family is quite meticulous about cleanliness. If the little ones are concerned, you can go and check the kitchen.”

The boss lady spoke confidently, and her apron was spotless.

Now, Qin Bei felt a bit embarrassed.

Ye Lingfeng smiled and said, “That’s right, the dishes here are all home-cooked, and the boss is very honest. The prices haven’t gone up in all these years.”

Upon hearing this, the boss lady looked over, stared at him for a while, and recognized him. She exclaimed in surprise, “Young man, it’s you! It’s been so many years since I last saw you.”

“Hey, do you know each other?” Zhouzhou asked curiously.

“Of course,” the boss lady replied. “This young man used to come here often for meals. He could eat up to ten bowls of rice in one go. It was so impressive, I couldn’t forget. By the way, young man, I remember your wife was pregnant back then. What about the child? Is it a boy or a girl?”

“A girl,” Ye Lingfeng looked at Zhouzhou with a gentle gaze and a smile on his face.

The boss lady also looked over and saw the soft little bundle sitting there, looking so endearing that it melted her heart. Her eyes lit up, “This little girl is so cute, just like her mother. Is your wife not here?”

At those words, Ye Lingfeng fell silent and didn’t answer.

Realizing something was wrong, the boss lady quickly said, “Let me go get the dishes, please wait.”

Zhouzhou looked at Ye Lingfeng and seeing his saddened expression, she thought for a moment and gently patted his hand on the back.

Ye Lingfeng raised his gaze and saw the little girl looking at him with concern. His heart softened for a moment. “It’s alright.”

He took a deep breath, calming his emotions. Without waiting for them to ask, he proactively said, “You probably don’t know yet. I used to work nearby, so I often brought Yaya here to eat.”

As he spoke, he looked at Zhouzhou. “At that time, you were already with us. Your mother didn’t eat much usually, but during that time, she suddenly had a good appetite.”

This was the first time Zhouzhou heard him mention An Ya after learning about her origin. He was talking about the time when she was still in An Ya’s belly, which piqued her interest, and she listened attentively.

Nodding at his words, she said, “That must be because I can eat. I’ve always had a big appetite since I was little!”

She looked proud.

Ye Lingfeng couldn’t help but laugh at her, patting her head. “Your mother used to say the same.”

When An Ya was mentioned, Zhouzhou blinked her eyes and couldn’t help but move her little stool closer to him. “What else?”

She wanted to hear more.

This was the first time she actively approached him. Ye Lingfeng’s eyes lit up as if he had found the key to getting close to her.

He smiled and shared the little details of his life with An Ya.

“…Your mother was the gentlest and the strongest person. At that time, when I was kicked out of the Ye family, she followed me without hesitation. We went through a lot of hardships, but she never complained. She was truly a very, very good person.”

As he spoke, his voice gradually lowered.

Zhouzhou was close to him and could clearly see the longing in his eyes.

She patted his knee with her small hand, comforting him. “It’s okay, Sharp Tongue Uncle. I’ll find Auntie… Well, I’ll find my mom’s spirit. Then you can meet her again.”

Her way of calling her mom wasn’t very proficient, but she still said it.

Dad said that she died because of giving birth to her, so regardless of whether she recognizes Sharp Tongue Uncle as dad or not, she must recognize her mom.

Hearing her words, Ye Lingfeng’s eyes brightened even more, and he exclaimed excitedly, “Really?”