After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Zhouzhou’s Pranks
Once they got in the car, Zhouzhou insisted on sitting next to Wen Yao, sandwiched between her and Tao Lan. Every time Tao Lan tried to say something to Wen Yao, Zhouzhou would conveniently interrupt, and after a few times, Tao Lan didn’t feel like speaking anymore.

Tao Lan glanced at Zhouzhou with a touch of disdain. After all, she was just a wild girl adopted from the outside, lacking manners.

She wondered how the Qin family had taken a liking to her. But then again, their judgment of people was never that great.

With these thoughts in mind, Tao Lan’s gaze shifted towards Wen Yao.

Soon, the car stopped in front of the largest shopping mall in Jing City. Wen Yao looked at Zhouzhou and said, “Why don’t we go buy some clothes for Zhouzhou first? It’s also a good time for a seasonal change.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou vigorously shook her little head and said, “No, Grandma bought me a lot of clothes. I can’t wear them all.”

As she spoke, she wrinkled her nose in distress.

Wen Yao chuckled, “Alright then. If you see anything you like later, tell Fourth Elder Aunt.”

“Okay.”

Tao Lan sneered inwardly. How could they spoil such a little girl? She casually walked into a luxury boutique.

“This dress looks nice, Yaoyao. Let’s both try it on and wear matching outfits as best friends, okay?”

She pointed to a red dress.

Wen Yao had a good temperament and nodded, “Sure.”

“Zhouzhou, wait here with Fourth Elder Aunt and don’t wander around. Remember that, okay?”

“Okay.” Zhouzhou obediently nodded, sitting on the sofa and playing with the copper coin necklace around her neck.

Tao Lan saw this scene as soon as she came out and felt even more disdainful. She had no taste, treating a few copper coins like treasures and wearing them around her neck. The Qin family’s taste was really deteriorating.

Shaking her head, she put on a smile when Wen Yao came out and said, “It looks great. I knew this dress would suit you.”

With that, she pulled her along to let people see their outfits.

In fact, Wen Yao had a gentle temperament, and her features were softer, making her more suitable for elegant clothes. She didn’t really suit this red dress, but Tao Lan, who stood next to her, had a more striking appearance and looked even better in it.

Feeling the admiring gazes around them, Tao Lan also felt a sense of satisfaction.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Wen Yao hesitated and said, “I don’t think this looks very good. Should I change into something else?”

“Don’t be like that. It looks great. Yaoyao, you need some changes too. You’re still young, and wearing such light colors all the time is wasting your beauty.”

“But…”

“There’s no ‘but.’ If you don’t believe me, ask others if it looks good or not.”

The others were all store employees who naturally praised it to boost sales.

Helpless, Wen Yao was about to compromise when Zhouzhou suddenly handed her a lotus pink dress and said, “Fourth Elder Aunt, try this one. It looks good.”

Wen Yao lowered her head and her eyes lit up. “Okay, I’ll try it on.”

“Eh…” Tao Lan didn’t stop her and could only watch her enter the fitting room, feeling frustrated.

She was unhappy, but Zhouzhou was happy. Zhouzhou looked up at her with an innocent smile and said, “The best thing is to wear what suits you. Fourth Elder Aunt can wear whatever she wants. Grandpa and Grandma have also said that as long as she’s happy, it’s good. Auntie, what do you think?”

Who was she calling “Auntie”!

Tao Lan felt annoyed, and just as she was about to speak, she saw Wen Yao come out, and the words she wanted to say got stuck in her throat.

“It looks really beautiful.” The store fell silent for a few seconds before someone couldn’t help but exclaim.

The dress had handmade embroidery, elegant and dignified, which complemented Wen Yao’s ethereal temperament. There was a sense of tranquility and gentleness that was rarely seen nowadays. The more they looked, the more beautiful she appeared, while Tao Lan, wearing the bright red dress, looked somewhat gaudy.

“Fourth Elder Aunt looks so beautiful!” Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkled as she twirled around Wen Yao, full of admiration.

Wen Yao also laughed at her antics, bent down, and patted her head. “It’s all thanks to our Zhouzhou for picking it out.”

“It’s because Fourth Elder Aunt is beautiful.”

They complimented each other affectionately, but Tao Lan, who was standing beside them, was burning with anger and had no outlet for it. She could only say, “Let’s go.”

“Okay.” Wen Yao didn’t notice and went to the counter. She was about to take out her card when Zhouzhou suddenly said, “Fourth Elder Aunt, when you went to change clothes just now, this lady here said she would pay for it.”

Hmph, that wicked woman! Clearly, she was benefiting from Fourth Elder Aunt’s luck. Seeing her casual demeanor, she must have taken advantage of her quite a bit. It was time to make her pay it back.

“When did I…” Did I say that?

Tao Lan’s expression changed slightly. She stopped speaking when she saw two people passing by. She cleared her throat, took out a card, and pretended to be generous. “I did say that. Let me pay by card.”

The people outside the door also walked in, looking surprised. “Lanlan, what are you doing here?”

The person who came was her colleague.

Tao Lan composed herself and said casually, “Shopping for clothes.”

The two of them looked at her outfit, clicked their tongues in admiration, and exchanged a glance. They had always speculated whether she was from a wealthy family. After all, all her clothes and bags were designer brands, and now it seemed to be true.

With that in mind, their attitude towards her unconsciously became a bit envious.

Seeing their gaze, Tao Lan felt bitter but couldn’t express it. Her three months’ salary… and now she had to tighten her belt again.

So annoying, all because of this brat.

She was infuriated, but she had to maintain the image she had created outside, so she had to pretend to be indifferent.

“Let’s go.” She said calmly.

Wen Yao nodded, and after they walked out, she couldn’t help but say, “Lanlan, I made you spend a lot today.”

“It’s nothing.” Tao Lan waved her hand nonchalantly. “You’ve treated me so many times before. It’s only right that I treat you once. We grew up together, so why be polite with each other.”

“Well, thank you.” Wen Yao smiled at her. “Let’s go, I’ll treat you to a meal this time. It’s my turn.”

“Okay.” Tao Lan felt heartbroken, but she naturally had to make up for it from other places. She agreed without even thinking about it.

Fortunately, Wen Yao didn’t mind these things. They went to a restaurant and ordered a lot of dishes, mostly vegetarian dishes for Zhouzhou.

There were only three meat dishes, more than enough for the two of them to eat. However, Tao Lan was unaware of the situation and felt that Wen Yao was stingy. She had bought her clothes that costed over ten thousand yuan, but she only treated her to a bunch of vegetables?

Hmph.

After ordering, Wen Yao handed the menu to her. “Lanlan, see if there’s anything else you want to eat.”

Tao Lan smiled and said, “No need, you ordered everything I like.”

“Alright then, if it’s not enough, we can order more.”

“Okay.” Tao Lan took a sip of coffee and said, “I’m going to the restroom.”

Watching her leave, Zhouzhou also slid down from her chair. “Fourth Elder Aunt, I’m going to the restroom too.”

“I’ll accompany you.”

“No need, no need.” Zhouzhou waved her hand repeatedly. “I can ask one of the staff here, Fourth Elder Aunt is also tired, take a break.”

Saying that, she found a waiter and asked her to take her there.

Seeing this, Wen Yao didn’t say anything further.

“Little girl, the restroom is just ahead.” They arrived at a place, and the staff member said.

“Okay, thank you, sister. I’ll go back by myself later; you don’t need to wait for me.”

“Alright.”

Once she left, Zhouzhou took a few steps forward and stood at the entrance, but didn’t go in.

There was someone inside making a phone call, and the voice was very familiar.

“Tch, if Wen Yao hadn’t seduced Senior Qin Ze when she was in college, could she have married into a wealthy family? She would have been as tired as me, working hard for a living.”

The tone was filled with disgust, far from the deep sisterly affection shown earlier.

Tao Lan continued, “Hmph, it’s karma. Let her have a useless son. As her good sister, I’ll help her once, so she can get rid of the burden and relax a bit earlier.”

As she spoke, she took something out of her bag and continued to boastfully talk to the person on the other end.

Zhouzhou peeked out and when she saw what she had in her hand, her eyes suddenly turned cold.

“I want to see if Senior Qin Ze still wants her now that she doesn’t have a son.”

Malicious words echoed out, and Zhouzhou clenched her fists, her eyes filled with anger.

Looking at the person inside who was smug, she raised her hand and threw out a talisman.

Hmph, daring to bully Fourth Elder Aunt, curse Seventh Elder Brother.

They’re asking for trouble!