After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 323

Chapter 323: Biological Relations Are Unreliable, But Rented Ones Work Fine!
[Dear parents, greetings! Spending time with your child is essential even amidst work. Therefore, Red Apple Kindergarten will be holding a parent-child activity this coming Friday, and we sincerely invite you to participate…]

The message continued with details about the event’s time and arrangements. This was a tradition at Red Apple Kindergarten, emphasizing parent-child education and home-school communication.

Grandma Qin chose this kindergarten for these reasons. Though not considered a prestigious school, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the teachers were professionally trained, ensuring the children were happy here.

A parent-child activity…

Qin Lie looked at the message, then glanced at his assistant. “Clear my schedule for Friday afternoon, and reschedule all meetings for that day.”

Upon hearing this, the assistant, after checking the schedule, reminded him, “Mr. Qin, you have three meetings scheduled for Friday afternoon. If they’re all moved up, you’ll be quite busy these next couple of days.”

With only two days left until Friday, Qin Lie remained steadfast in his decision. He casually rolled up his sleeves and said, “Reschedule them. There’s a parent-child activity at Zhouzhou Kindergarten on Friday afternoon, and I need to attend.”

After saying this, he looked at his assistant. Of course, the assistant knew that Zhouzhou was Mr. Qin’s precious daughter. But Mr. Qin never explained his decisions to them; he only gave orders.

Why was he explaining this time? Noticing his gaze, after three seconds of eye contact, the assistant realized something and quickly smiled, “Mr. Qin is indeed a good father, taking time out of his busy schedule to accompany Miss Zhouzhou. I’m sure Miss Zhouzhou will be delighted to know.”

Seemingly pleased with his words, Qin Lie nodded, maintaining his usual aloof demeanor, and said, “Children grow up quickly; once you miss their childhood, it’s gone.”

“Yes, you’re right,” the assistant replied cooperatively, stealing a glance at the slight curve of his mouth, feeling a bit amazed.

Their boss turned out to be a doting father, always mentioning his daughter whenever he could, as if afraid others might not know he had a daughter.

If he weren’t naturally cold, he’d probably be shouting it from the rooftops. Truly unexpected.

With the arrangements made, he immediately left.

Qin Lie began to attend to his work.

Meanwhile, at the kindergarten, the teachers informed the children about the upcoming parent-child activity. Zhouzhou sat on the steps, nibbling on the big apple Grandma Qin had given her, curious, “What’s a parent-child activity?”

When it came to this, Qin Nan and Qin Bei had a say; after all, they were in the senior class.

Considering themselves the most formidable kids in the kindergarten, Qin Bei proudly said with hands on hips, “It’s when you play with your mom and dad.”

“Oh, I see,” Zhouzhou blinked. “What do we play?”

“There are quite a few things, like playing some small games and sometimes even competitions with prizes for the winners.”

Wow! Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up at the mention of prizes. She was interested now. As the master said, never let an opportunity pass!

“Sixth Brother, Sixth Brother, teach me quickly how to play!” Zhouzhou urged Qin Bei. She hadn’t played before and didn’t know how.

The things the teacher mentioned sounded confusing to her. What did “two people three feet” mean? How could two people only have three feet? Shouldn’t it be four? And what about “cockfighting”?

Did they have to catch some cocks and make them fight? Then, after the fight, would the kitchen uncle cook them, and they’d enjoy them afterward? Listening to all this, Zhouzhou felt dizzy. How silly!

Hearing her words, Qin Bei burst out laughing. He pointed at her forehead and said, “Zhouzhou, you’re clueless.”

Even the bodyguard couldn’t contain his laughter, clutching his stomach. Catching some cocks to fight and then eating them? Who did those poor cocks offend? Zhouzhou was so clueless.

Hearing his laughter, Zhouzhou pouted, feeling annoyed. She remembered how Uncle Sweetie wouldn’t let Little Skinny Pole take her medicine; he didn’t trust her. Hmph! Seeing him making fun of her, the little girl couldn’t help but feel a bit angry.

She stomped her chubby foot, bared her tiny teeth, and waved her little fists fiercely, “Uncle Sweetie, if you keep making fun of me, I’ll turn you into a one-legged man, so we can play ‘two people three feet’ together!”

Upon hearing this, the bodyguard’s smile froze, and he coughed nervously. He knew well enough that with this little one’s abilities, she could probably single-handedly lay bricks, let alone breaking a few bones of his. He quickly said, “Master Zhou, I’ll teach you, spare me.”

“Really?” Zhouzhou looked at him skeptically.

“Absolutely!” Afraid he might end up needing a cane and a disability certificate by the day’s end, the bodyguard hastily continued, “This ‘two people three feet’ isn’t literal; it means two people have one person’s left foot and the other one’s right foot tied together, acting as one foot. Thus there will be three legs in total.”

With that, he tied his foot to Qin Bei’s. “The rule of the game is to walk tied together and see who walks the fastest wins.”

“Yes,” Qin Bei nodded. He had played this before.

Oh, so that’s how it works! Zhouzhou suddenly understood.

“What about ‘cockfighting’?”

“It’s just like this, using your knees.” The bodyguard grabbed one leg and stood on one leg. Qin Bei chuckled and also swiftly grabbed a leg, aiming to bump into him.

However, with too much force, Qin Bei didn’t budge, but instead, he himself was bounced off and fell on his behind.

The bodyguard pointed at him, “That means you lost.”

So that’s how you play! Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkled with determination. “My turn!”

With a heave-ho, she grabbed her chubby leg and charged at the bodyguard.

Getting closer, Zhouzhou looked at the bodyguard’s knees, much higher than hers. She blinked, took two steps back, then with a “hey,” she pushed off the ground with her toes, lifting her chubby body like an onion, and bumped her knees against the leg the bodyguard was holding.

The bodyguard stumbled but quickly regained his balance. Now, feeling challenged, he also exerted force, taking advantage of his height to launch an attack.

Zhouzhou exclaimed in surprise, skillfully dodging his move, and couldn’t help but giggle. “Let’s have a good fight, Uncle Sweetie!”

“Bring it on!”

One had to admit, there was some wisdom in Huo Mingxuan sending the bodyguard to protect Huo Ji’an at the kindergarten.

At least here, besides their height difference, his personality and hobbies were perfectly compatible with the kindergarten kids, and he could play with little Zhouzhou for hours.

Seeing this, Qin Nan and Qin Bei also felt a bit tempted. They exchanged a glance and started playing with ease.

Qin Feng, who preferred peace and quiet, sat aside, watching them with a smile.

Noticing Huo Ji’an, who had been silent the whole time, looking down with a gloomy expression, Qin Feng asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

Hearing his voice, Zhouzhou also looked over, trotted over, wanting to see him. However, seeing him bowing his head, she couldn’t see his expression clearly.

She bent her chubby waist, rested her head on the ground, blinked her eyes, and looked at him, “Little Skinny Pole, what’s wrong?”

Suddenly confronted with a chubby face, although cute, the downward gaze and upward mouth still looked a bit frightening.

Huo Ji’an was startled, lifting his head abruptly. Zhouzhou also straightened up, waiting for his answer.

Looking at her, Huo Ji’an muttered unhappily, “I don’t know who to play with.”

The teacher’s requirement was for parents. But his bad mom had already been arrested for spreading rumors and slandering, and as for his dad, he couldn’t count on him either.

His eyes were only on his work; he might just ask the bodyguard to join him directly when the time came.

Hearing this, Zhouzhou blinked and took out an orange from her bag, eating it while sitting next to him, “What’s the big deal? You can rent one! My family has so many adults. If you like someone, just let me know, and I’ll talk to them.”

“Yeah,” Qin Bei chimed in, leaning over, “Eldest and Second Uncles’ family is available, they don’t have much going on. But Second Uncle and Auntie are both police officers and are busy, but you can try Eldest Uncle and Auntie, they’re more flexible.”

“Or my little uncle!” Zhouzhou thought of someone and immediately added. Anyway, no matter what, she couldn’t let this deal slip away.

Upon hearing this, Huo Ji’an’s eyes lit up. Yes, biological relations are unreliable, but rented ones work just fine!