After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 324

Chapter 324: Born But Not Raised, What Kind of Father Is That?
Clumsy, how did his outlook suddenly shrink like this?

It truly shouldn’t have.

Taking action immediately after school, Huo Ji’an ran up to Grandma Qin when he returned to the Qin family’s home. He tugged at her sleeve with his little chicken claw and said, “Grandma Qin, may I have a few words with Uncle Qin?”

“Hmm?” Grandma Qin looked down at him, quite fond of him, and asked with a smile, “What do you need him for?”

Huo Ji’an solemnly replied, “I want to ask Uncle Qin and Aunt Kang if they are willing to be my parents for a day. I’ll pay them rent, fifty each, and I’ll also give chubby girl a commission.”

Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, “Little Skinny Pole, you’re so nice.”

“Of course!” Huo Ji’an proudly puffed out his small chest. He had promised that chubby girl would definitely act as an intermediary and earn the price difference.

After saying that, he looked at Grandma Qin eagerly, “Is it okay?”

Zhouzhou also looked up with her chubby face, full of anticipation.

Seeing the two little ones looking at her like this, Grandma Qin couldn’t bear to refuse.

She nodded, “Let me call him and ask.”

Hearing this, Huo Ji’an’s eyes lit up, “Thank you, Grandma Qin!”

Zhouzhou also chimed in, “Thank you, Grandma.”

She ran over and hugged Grandma Qin tightly, kissing her on the cheek, “Grandma is the best.”

“Little girl.” Grandma Qin smiled and pinched her chubby cheek, “You only think Grandma is the best when you need money.”

Zhouzhou smiled obediently at her, “Even without money, Grandma is still the best. If Grandma is short of money, I’ll earn it and take care of Grandma!”

With just one sentence, Grandma Qin was overjoyed, hugging her and calling her “good girl” repeatedly. Indeed, little cotton jackets were the most warmhearted.

She took out her phone and called Qin You with the speaker on, placing the phone on the coffee table, and explained the situation.

Huo Ji’an and Zhouzhou listened nervously.

However, Qin You said, “Mom, sorry, the company is a bit busy lately. I’m going on a business trip tomorrow.”

At these words, the light in the eyes of the two little ones visibly dimmed.

Huo Ji’an felt somewhat disappointed, while Zhouzhou cried and hugged her bag, sobbing that she couldn’t earn the commission.

Seeing this, Grandma Qin felt sorry and quickly asked, “Does Huixian have time?”

Qin You shook his head, “She’s about to compete, making final adjustments.”

Uncle Qin, the eldest son of Qin Family and his wife, Aunt Kang Huixian, were both busy. Grandma Qin couldn’t reasonably ask them to put aside their work and come back, so she could only watch Huo Ji’an and Zhouzhou with regret.

She comforted them, “It’s okay, I’ll call your second uncle and aunt again.”

Unfortunately, it was the same result. Qin Xu and Guan Jinghua were busier.

Zhouzhou called Xi Yan, who was having a concert elsewhere and couldn’t come back.

As for Qin Yan and Xiao Lan, they had to accompany Qin Nan and Qin Bei, while Qin Ze and Wen Yao had to accompany Qin Feng. With Qin Lie accompanying Zhouzhou, Huo Ji’an was left alone.

His head drooped slowly, and his eyes became red.

Seeing this, Zhouzhou forgot about the commission and quickly said, “Little Skinny Pole, you can still rent Sharp Tongue Uncle.”

Huo Ji’an was about to speak when Ye Lingfeng walked in with his hands in his pockets, leisurely saying, “I’ll accompany Zhouzhou. The teacher said both parents must be there. I talked to your mom, and since she can’t come, I’ll go instead.”

With that, he glanced at Qin Lie and snorted. This shameless guy didn’t even tell him. Luckily, he glanced at his phone, or he would have missed it.

This was Zhouzhou’s first parent-child activity, and he had to be there. He couldn’t miss it again.

Zhouzhou was a bit dumbfounded by this.

What about Little Skinny Pole?

She turned to look at Huo Ji’an, feeling hesitant.

Grandma Qin also felt sorry, “How about Grandpa Qin and I will accompany you then?”

Huo Ji’an rubbed his eyes, sniffed, and said, “It’s okay, I’ll ask for leave then.”

As long as he didn’t go, he wouldn’t need anyone to accompany him.

As long as he didn’t see, he wouldn’t feel sad.

With that in mind, tears fell from his eyes, pattering down.

Zhouzhou suddenly panicked and hurried over to hug him, gritting her teeth as she comforted him, “It’s okay, I’m here too. I don’t mind taking a loss to be your dad. I’ll be your guardian when the time comes!”

For the sake of friendship, she threw caution to the wind!

Huo Ji’an looked at her tearfully, crying even more sadly, pouting and saying, “But I do mind.”

He didn’t want to call chubby girl dad. She was a girl, and still a child. How could he call her dad?

Now Zhouzhou also felt aggrieved. She pursed her lips, widened her eyes, and slapped her thigh in frustration, “Little Skinny Pole, don’t you know how much I’ve sacrificed for you?”

With that, she touched her own lucky pigtails.

She had even braved the risk of being struck by lightning, and yet he still didn’t want it?

Hmph.

Huo Ji’an, unaware of the situation, sadly sniffled, his head drooping again.

Seeing this, Qin Lie cleared his throat and said, “Why not join us? It’s the same with Qin Nan and Qin Bei.”

One set of parents with two children is not impossible.

“Yeah,” Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up, “Little Skinny Pole, you don’t need to find anyone else. With us together, my dad and Sharp Tongue Uncle are both amazing. We’ll definitely come in first place. I’ll split the prize with you!”

Hearing this, Huo Ji’an felt a warmth in his heart, about to speak when he accidentally blew a bubble of snot.

With a “pop,” the bubble burst, leaving him stunned. After a moment, his face turned bright red, and he hurriedly grabbed a tissue to wipe his nose.

Zhouzhou saw it and burst into laughter.

Laughing, she poked his cheek.

Huo Ji’an dodged, and she followed, “Little Skinny Pole, blow another one, it’s fun.”

With his face blushing, Huo Ji’an ran off covering his face, and Zhouzhou mischievously chased after him.

Qin Nan and Qin Bei, holding Qin Feng, also ran over, teasing to see the “little light bulb,” which made Huo Ji’an run even faster in embarrassment.

The children instantly turned into a group of laughter, and the sound of their joy lifted everyone’s spirits.

Grandma Qin smiled, then thought of something and her face fell again, “Ji’an’s father is really irresponsible. What kind of person just throws away their child and doesn’t care? It’s been so many days and he hasn’t come to see the child. If you ask me, Ji’an needs to find a new father.”

Who could disagree?

Born but not raise, what kind of parents are they?

Grandma Qin couldn’t bear to see children being mistreated. When Qin Ren was young, she had to pressure her son and daughter-in-law to accompany the child.

One’s childhood only lasts a few years. If they don’t care now, when the child grows up and no longer needs them, it would be all too late!

Qin Lie nodded in agreement.

“Exactly, born but not raise, what kind of father is that.”

With that, he glanced sideways at Ye Lingfeng.

Ye Lingfeng instantly noticed and grinned, biting his tongue, neither laughing nor smiling, “I do want to raise, just don’t know if Mr. Qin is willing to give me the chance.”

At this, Qin Lie paused, then set down his cup, “No need to trouble Mr. Ye.”

Ye Lingfeng’s face darkened, unable to help rolling his eyes.

Hmph, give Zhouzhou back to him! Let’s see who does better!