After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 254

Chapter 254: Reasons for Vegetarianism
“Oh, CEO Qin, you skipped work to pick up Zhouzhou,” Ye Lingfeng also noticed him. He raised an eyebrow and leaned against the car. “No need to go through the trouble. From now on, you can leave picking up Zhouzhou to me.”

An Ya lightly tapped his arm, and he instantly straightened up, still looking somewhat smug.

Qin Lie couldn’t be bothered to pay attention to him. He glanced at him and then turned his head in the direction of the kindergarten.

Coincidentally, the school bell rang, and the children lined up and walked out with their teachers.

The three of them immediately spotted the most conspicuous figure in the crowd. Without comparison, there would be no harm, and Zhouzhou was indeed a bit short.

Completely unaware of the thoughts in the minds of the two old fathers, Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up. She immediately let go of Qin Feng’s hand and opened her little arms like lotus stems, rushing towards Qin Lie like a little cannonball. “Dad!”

Qin Lie slightly bent down and naturally lifted his little daughter. The father and daughter were affectionate with each other, which made Ye Lingfeng’s eyes turn sour with envy.

Seeing this, An Ya pointed at the bag in his hand. Ye Lingfeng realized what she meant and quickly took out a bottle of yogurt from it and offered it attentively, “Zhouzhou, how was your day at school today? Was it hard? Did you adapt well?”

Zhouzhou took the yogurt and drank it gulpingly. She got some small white whiskers around her mouth, and with her mouth pursed, she shook her head and said, “Not hard at all, it was fun. I just missed Dad a little.”

As she spoke, she hugged Qin Lie’s face and rubbed against it. She secretly glanced at Ye Lingfeng, her eyes rolling mischievously, and she giggled.

“I also miss Mom, Grandpa and Grandma, and Wangcai…”

Ye Lingfeng: “…Not including me again!”

Upon hearing this, the corners of Qin Lie’s lips curved slightly. He knew she was intentionally teasing Ye Lingfeng. He didn’t say anything and sat with her in the car. Ye Lingfeng immediately followed suit, resurrected as if he were an invincible cockroach.

On the side, Huo Ji’an happened to witness this scene, and a tinge of envy appeared in his eyes.

The bodyguard opened the car door and saw that Huo Ji’an didn’t move. He reminded him, “Young Master, let’s go home.”

Huo Ji’an didn’t move. He looked around and knew what he was looking for. The bodyguard was also a little troubled. In the end, he gathered his courage and said, “Young Master, Mr. Huo has an emergency meeting today and couldn’t come to pick you up.”

As soon as the words were spoken, Huo Ji’an’s face became as long as a donkey’s, full of displeasure. Unable to hold it in, he kicked the tire and unexpectedly ended up sitting on the ground himself.

The bodyguard quickly lifted him up and asked, “Young Master, are you okay?”

Huo Ji’an impatiently pushed him away, walked to the car, and forcefully slammed the door… but it didn’t close.

The bodyguard restrained his laughter and didn’t dare to show it. He quickly closed the car door again and immediately went around to the driver’s seat, starting the car and driving away.

Huo Ji’an was still sulking and turned his head to look outside the car. He happened to see Zhouzhou happily eating potato chips, occasionally extending her little paw to give Qin Lie a piece.

Qin Lie’s expression remained indifferent, but whenever he saw Zhouzhou, he would soften, even if he didn’t like eating snacks, he would still lean over and take a bite.

Sounds of laughter and joy constantly reached Huo Ji’an’s ears, making him even more envious.

Seeing his unhappy expression, the bodyguard explained, “Young Master, once you get back home, Mr. Huo will probably be there.”

Huo Ji’an didn’t say anything. He extended two fingers like chicken claws and made a “two” gesture. The bodyguard was delighted, thinking he was doing a victory sign, and was about to speak when he heard him say, “Two times.”

“What do you mean by ‘two times’?” The bodyguard didn’t understand and asked subconsciously.

Huo Ji’an said, “He lied to me twice today. He said he would accompany me for the whole day but didn’t do it, and he said he would come to pick me up after school, but he didn’t come either.”

The bodyguard choked and didn’t dare to say anything. He quietly glanced at his expression and silently prayed for Huo Mingxuan in his heart. He also sent a text message to the housekeeper, asking him to put away all the antiques, just in case the little young master gets angry and starts smashing things. It would be a waste of money.

He also asked to invite a doctor, so that he wouldn’t get so frustrated that he fainted and caused a panic when they hurriedly called for help.

However, the housekeeper replied that Doctor Liao, who often treats the young master, couldn’t come today because he had an appointment.

Huo Ji’an was surprised by this, but he didn’t think too much about it. He just asked to replace him with another doctor. As long as there was a doctor present, it would be fine.

He just didn’t know who was the one who dismissed Doctor Liao. He wasn’t easy to make an appointment with.

At this time, Zhouzhou also noticed that the direction the car was heading was a bit off. Puzzled, she tilted her head and asked, “Dad, aren’t we going home?”

“Not yet. Let’s go to the hospital first.”

“The hospital?” Zhouzhou became anxious. “Who’s sick?”

It shouldn’t be. She looked at her family members’ appearances, and they all seemed healthy.

Qin Lie shook his head. “No one is sick. The kindergarten requires a medical examination report, and yours hasn’t been done yet.”

“Oh, I see,” Zhouzhou nodded in confusion.

Qin Feng, who was standing nearby, was somewhat puzzled. The teacher didn’t mention a medical examination.

When they arrived at the hospital, Zhouzhou saw Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin at the entrance from afar. She immediately ran towards them, calling out “Grandpa” and “Grandma” as she ran, melting their hearts.

Grandma Qin heard the commotion and quickly walked over, holding her hand with a smile and concernedly asking, “Did you eat enough for lunch?”

Zhouzhou nodded vigorously. “I ate enough. Principal Grandpa said they take care of our meals!”

Grandma Qin laughed upon hearing this. She didn’t mention how Principal Zhou was startled later. She took off Zhouzhou’s backpack with a smile and held her hand, walking towards the examination room.

Zhouzhou obediently followed her, and inside, she saw an old man with a white beard sitting there, wearing a white coat. She blinked curiously and looked at him.

Liu Hanqiu was also there.

When he saw her, Liu Hanqiu immediately stood up and said, “Master.”

“Hanqiu, what brings you here?” Zhouzhou naturally greeted him, calling his name directly, which made Liao Jiang, who was standing nearby, curious. He looked at this scene and felt like laughing.

Liu Hanqiu also happened to glance at him and said, “I happened to pass by and heard that Master was coming, so I waited here.”

“Oh, I see.” Zhouzhou didn’t think much of it and casually nodded. Then Liao Jiang beckoned to her, “Little girl, come here.”

Zhouzhou didn’t move and looked up at Grandma Qin. Seeing her nod, she trotted over, looking up at him with her tender white face, full of curiosity.

Liao Jiang lifted her hand and felt her wrist.

Seeing that he didn’t have any hostile intent, Zhouzhou didn’t resist and stood obediently.

After a while, Liao Jiang withdrew his hand and filled out a few examination forms. He personally took Zhouzhou for the examination.

Zhouzhou studied traditional Chinese medicine and had a healthy body. She rarely got sick, and when she did catch a cold, Li Yuanming would give her Chinese medicine after feeling her pulse. She had never seen Western medical instruments before and was filled with curiosity for a while.

She cooperated and lay on the instrument as Liao Jiang instructed her. Even when they took her blood, she didn’t even frown her eyebrows. She kept her wide eyes open, curiously watching, which caused Liao Jiang to look at her more and praise her for being brave.

After the examination, they returned to Liao Jiang’s office. Zhouzhou sat on Qin Lie’s lap, swinging her short legs leisurely. Suddenly, she asked, “Grandpa, what illness do I have? Why does it seem like Grandma and the others are worried?”

Liao Jiang shook his head. “Your body is very healthy, just a bit short.”

Zhouzhou lowered her head and looked at her petite figure, then happily said, “That means I don’t need to buy a ticket when taking the bus!”

Brother Dafu said that bringing her along saves money on bus fares.

Upon hearing this, Grandma Qin covered her forehead and looked at her still-smiling granddaughter, feeling a headache coming on.

Qin Er had just started junior high school this year, and if he hadn’t, he would undoubtedly be scolded again.

Liao Jiang also paused for a moment but couldn’t help but laugh. “Old Qin, your granddaughter is interesting.”

Grandpa Qin also chuckled and asked, “Is there any problem with Zhouzhou’s health? Why isn’t she growing taller?”

Coincidentally, the examination report had also come out. Liao Jiang looked at it and said, “There’s nothing wrong. She’s very healthy, and there’s no malnutrition. Being short is indeed related to not eating meat. Not eating any at all is not good. It’s better to eat an appropriate amount of meat. Whether it’s for growth or other aspects, a balanced diet is always the best.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie touched Zhouzhou’s head and said, “Zhouzhou, should you eat some meat from now on?”

But Zhouzhou quickly shook her head. “Dad, I’m a person who has entered the monastic life. I can’t eat meat.”

“But you’ve already come down from the mountain now and you’re not a little Taoist anymore.”

“I am!” Zhouzhou patted her little belly and said seriously, “My master only asked me to come down from the mountain; he didn’t say I was expelled from Sanqing Temple. I’m still a little Taoist.”

Grandma Qin said, “Zhouzhou, have you heard of a saying that goes, ‘After food and drink pass through the intestines, the Buddha’s heart remains, the same goes for the Taoist ancestors.'”

Zhouzhou still shook her head. “Grandma, my master said that eating meat will worsen my lack of money destiny, so I can’t eat!”