After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 313

Chapter 313: The Origin of Anorexia
Upon hearing voices, Zhouzhou swiftly dashed to the door, her curious little head peeking out, only to see a woman outside, hurling curses vehemently.

She wore heavy makeup, with her crimson nails long enough to be used as spoons.

Though quite attractive, her face was marred by bitterness, her voice sharp as she clamored, “Release my son immediately, or I’ll sue you for illegal confinement!”

The housemaid stood at the door, blocking her from entering, and the two engaged in a heated exchange.

Seeing there was no juicy gossip to be had, Zhouzhou ran back inside.

Huo Ji’an was eating when he heard the commotion, curiosity piqued. “Who is it?” he asked.

Zhouzhou shook her head. “Just a fool running to our house looking for her son. She’s not one of the aunties, and her son isn’t here. She might be a human trafficker trying to extort money. I’ve seen this trick on TV. They would drag you on the street, calling you her son. If you refuse, nobody believes you, and then they forcibly take you away.”

Hearing this, Huo Ji’an was startled. “Does such a thing happen?”

Zhouzhou nodded, her lucky hair accessory swaying as she earnestly remarked, “Little Skinny Pole, if you encounter such a situation, call me. I’ll knock them down and take them to Second Uncle for ransom!”

A human trafficker who comes knocking should not be wasted.

Huo Ji’an’s eyes lit up, finally feeling less anxious. “Chubby girl, you’re really clever!” he praised sincerely.

Zhouzhou proudly lifted her chin. “Of course!”

Seeing him eating, Zhouzhou grew impatient. She crawled onto Qin Lie’s lap, tilting her head and opening her mouth expectantly, “Ah.”

Her hands were bundled like little pig hooves, making it impossible to hold chopsticks, so she anxiously opened her mouth, waiting for her father to feed her.

Qin Lie looked down at his daughter, mouth agape like a fledgling bird, and scooped up a spoonful of rice. Zhouzhou gobbled it all up with a single “Ah,” her chubby legs swaying happily in the air.

Observing this, Huo Ji’an glanced at Zhouzhou and also took a big bite. Chubby girl really whets the appetite.

The children sat in a circle, with Zhouzhou present, each eating heartily.

Ye Lingfeng watched his little daughter sitting in Qin Lie’s arms, feeling disgruntled as he picked at his food.

Actually, he could feed her too!

Just as he was thinking this, the sharp female voice sounded again outside. Seeing Zhouzhou trembling in fear, Ye Lingfeng’s eyes darkened slightly. With a hint of severity in his eyes, he set down his bowl and said, “I’ll go see.”

He wanted to see who dared to scare his daughter.

Outside the door, the maid could barely hold the woman back. Luo Tingting pushed her aside and tried to break in.

After just a few steps, a hand suddenly grabbed her, with a loud “smack,” sending her flying. She landed on the ground like a dog eating shit, her delicately made-up face contorted in an instant.

Ye Lingfeng didn’t use much force, but it was enough to send her flying out of the Qin family compound.

He walked over and looked down at the woman in front of him, casually asking, “Who are you?”

Luo Tingting looked up at him, her eyes bright. So handsome. But the next moment, remembering that he had thrown her out, her face lost its color.

She struggled to get up from the ground, her chin held high in arrogance as she said, “I am Mrs. Huo, the mistress of the Huo family. Huo Ji’an is my son. Hand him over to me quickly, or I will accuse you of child trafficking!”

Little Skinny Pole’s mom?

Ye Lingfeng looked at her with slight surprise, giving her a once-over. He remembered Huo Ji’an complaining to him about his father never keeping his word, but he had never mentioned his mother, so she probably wasn’t anyone important.

He raised his hand and said, “Hurry up and leave before I make you to.”

After all, Huo Ji’an was still his boss. If she took him away, where would he earn his fifty yuan a day? According to what the little girl said, snatching other’s business is as unforgivable as killing parents.

Could he endure that? His aura of ruthlessness was honed in a sea of blood and corpses; how could Luo Tingting withstand it?

With just one glance from him, she trembled and fell to the ground, not daring to resist.

She had a feeling that the person in front of her would really use force. Thinking of this, she shuddered and immediately fled in embarrassment.

Watching her leave, Ye Lingfeng sneered disdainfully and dialed Zheng Yu’s number. “Check out the Huo family for me, especially that Mrs. Huo.”

He had met Huo Mingxuan, and this woman didn’t seem to match him very well. He wanted to see where she came from.

After sending her away, he walked to the room. By now, Zhouzhou had finished eating and was playing with Huo Ji’an and the other boys, dispelling the gloom from earlier. Indeed, children’s emotions come and go quickly.

Watching his little daughter, he chuckled softly. He didn’t ask for much. As long as he saw her happy every day, he was content.

Meanwhile, after leaving the Qin family, Luo Tingting grew increasingly resentful. She had been kicked out of the Huo family long ago, but over the years, she never gave up on going back.

After all, she had given birth to a grandson for the Huo family. It was really heartless of them to treat her like this.

Even if she hadn’t taken good care of Huo Ji’an and caused him to develop anorexia, so what? The Huo family had so much money, they couldn’t cure such a minor illness?

Was it necessary for Huo Mingxuan to divorce her over this matter? No matter what she said, the old lady of the Huo family refused to let her back in.

Fortunately, a few days ago, she accidentally saw Huo Ji’an’s information on her phone. After inquiring around, she finally found out that he was now at the Qin family’s place and immediately came over.

She thought that now that he was eating and recovering from his illness, the Huo family would surely let her return.

But unexpectedly, the people at the Qin family were even more difficult to deal with than those at the Huo family, and they threw her out directly.

No, she clenched her teeth. Thinking of the account balance on her bank card with only three digits left, she clenched her fist, a determined glint flashing in her eyes.

She had finally climbed up to Huo Mingxuan; she couldn’t give up! She must return to the Huo family and reclaim her position as Mrs. Huo!

At this moment, Huo Ji’an was still unaware that Luo Tingting had come looking for him.

After playing with Zhouzhou, he got tired and went to sleep. When he woke up, he went to school.

Zhouzhou’s hands were only a little red from being split. After applying her medicine, they were fine overnight.

When she removed the bandage, her chubby paws were exposed. She moved them a bit and nodded in satisfaction.

Qin Lie reminded her from the side, “Focus on studying and don’t always think about making money.”

Still feeling the residual shock from the lightning strike, Zhouzhou’s little face turned pale, vigorously shaking her head. “I won’t dare anymore, I won’t dare.”

She wouldn’t swindle money again, she would be a good person and earn money honestly.

Seeing the little girl intimidated, Ancestral Master nodded in satisfaction, comforting her, “It’s okay, you can still catch some spiritual beings, sell some talismans, these are all safe, nothing will happen.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou’s eyes widened suddenly. She hugged her bag tightly with her chubby paws.

No way! Ancestral Master is lying! Last time, she went bankrupt because she sold perfect-score talismans! It’s not safe at all!