After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 342

Chapter 342: A True Family Portrait
The trio of Qin Caicai, Qin Nan, and Qin Bei swept through the competition, transforming into top-tier performers, leaving no room for other parents to compete, and securing the first place with absolute dominance.

Everyone else was also breathless from the exertion. Since leaving school, they rarely experienced such intense physical activity.

But seeing the smiles on their children’s faces, they couldn’t help but smile themselves. It was worth it.

The principal, beaming with joy, approached and held a small awards ceremony.

“Next, please welcome our third-place winners of this event, Qin Nan, Qin Bei, and their parents!”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan carried one of the children and walked up to the stage, receiving the trophy, with Xiao Lan by his side.

Many people recognized them as big stars and couldn’t resist taking pictures with their phones.

Qin Yan stood there without any evasion, turning to the principal and asking, “Do you need me to give an acceptance speech?”

The principal hesitated for a moment. They hadn’t prepared for this part. But since Qin Yan had mentioned it, he naturally nodded in agreement.

Clearing his throat, Qin Yan began, “I am fortunate to receive this award today. I am very happy and grateful to the school committee for organizing this parent-child activity…”

He said it earnestly. Those who didn’t know might have thought he was accepting an award for the best actor.

Qin Nan and Qin Bei both covered their faces in embarrassment. Dad was quite the talker!

The parents were also amused by him. They hadn’t expected the big star from television to be so fun in private. They recalled his crazy antics earlier and realized he was just like any other ordinary person.

Zhouzhou covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, “Third Uncle is showing off again.”

Grandma Qin nodded disdainfully, looking at her third son. “He loves showing off, with no modesty at all.”

Exactly!

Zhouzhou nodded vigorously. She wasn’t very modest herself, just a little proud.

Just a little, though.

The speech lasted a full ten minutes, and Qin Yan was about to continue when Xiao Lan pulled his sleeve, signaling him to wrap it up.

The principal wiped the sweat from his forehead, regretting not refusing earlier. He had had enough of long speeches from the principal when he was a student.

Since becoming the principal himself, he rarely gave long speeches. But Qin Yan had brought back his nightmares from years ago.

He swore never to do any award acceptance speeches again.

Seeing the principal’s flustered expression, the parents below laughed again.

The principal continued playing the role of the host. “Next, please welcome our second-place winners, Huo Ji’an and his family.”

“Wow, it’s us!” Huo Ji’an exclaimed happily, jumping up and pulling Yu Ze and Grandma Huo with him, striding onto the stage with confidence, his chest puffed out with pride.

The principal handed him the trophy with a smile. Just as he was about to speak, Huo Ji’an spoke up, “Grandpa Principal, can I say a few words too?”

The principal hesitated. Could he refuse?

Faced with the expectant gaze of the young boy, the principal relented and nodded. “Of course.”

“Thank you!” Huo Ji’an smiled brightly.

The principal smiled too, thinking to himself that this kid had changed a lot. He remembered how dejected he looked on his first day, thin and weak, like a little kitten. He had worried that something might happen to him.

But in just a month, he had changed so much.

Huo Ji’an didn’t know what the principal was thinking. Taking a deep breath, he confidently said into the microphone, “I want to thank my dad and grandma for accompanying me to this event. I feel very happy today. It’s the happiest day of my life!”

As he spoke, he looked up at Yu Ze, his eyes sparkling with joy.

Yu Ze looked down at him, smiling softly.

Grandma Huo watched this scene, her eyes getting a little moist. She knew her grandson wasn’t lying. This was indeed the happiest day he had had in many years.

But she hadn’t expected this happiness to come from his new dad, not his biological father.

Maybe her grandson was right. Who said a father had to be related by blood? With this realization, the world suddenly seemed much brighter.

In that moment, Grandma Huo made a decision to leave her own son behind.

She decided that from now on, Yu Ze would be her real son!

Huo Ji’an didn’t make a long speech, but every word came from the heart. Zhouzhou in the audience clapped vigorously, genuinely happy for her friend.

Before long, Huo Ji’an led Yu Ze and Grandma Huo off the stage. Zhouzhou quickly grabbed Qin Lie and Ye Lingfeng, her face filled with anticipation.

It was their turn!

The principal continued as the emcee, “Finally, please welcome our champions, Qin Caicai and her two dads!”

Upon hearing the last few words, all eyes instantly turned towards them, filled with curiosity.

Qin Lie and Ye Lingfeng exchanged a disdainful glance. Only Zhouzhou, oblivious to everything, was the happiest, pulling them onto the stage with a beaming smile.

The principal handed her the trophy and gifts. One of the gifts was a large doll, much taller and softer than Zhouzhou. For a moment, it was unclear who was holding whom.

The little girl was overjoyed. Taking a deep breath, she didn’t even bother with the microphone and exclaimed loudly, “Thank you, Dad and Sharp Tongue Uncle, for playing with me! I’m super happy today too!”

Her voice, clear and penetrating, reached everyone’s ears, making them all laugh uncontrollably. Zhouzhou laughed along, her laughter tinged with a hint of silliness.

Qin Lie looked down at her, sighing softly in his heart. Oh well, as long as his little girl was happy. Besides, no matter what, Ye Lingfeng had surpassed him.

Thinking this, he no longer felt jealous.

Hearing her words, the audience below also burst into laughter. Grandpa Qin hadn’t put down his camera since they got on stage, clicking away.

An Ya, watching from the side, smiled happily. Several female ghosts clapped their hands enthusiastically. “Little Zhouzhou is really amazing!”

Of course, look at whose daughter she is!

An Ya proudly lifted her chin, brimming with pride. Her smug expression mirrored Zhouzhou’s.

Noticing her gaze, Zhouzhou turned her head and waved at her. Seeing this, An Ya smiled back and quietly drifted over, standing beside Ye Lingfeng.

Soon, she felt a talisman land on her. An Ya was puzzled, but before she could react, Zhouzhou said, “Grandpa, can you take another picture for us?”

Grandpa Qin naturally nodded, looking towards the camera. However, upon seeing an extra figure in the frame, he glanced at the others.

Seeing that no one seemed surprised, he realized they couldn’t see An Ya. It must have been Zhouzhou’s doing.

Seeing Zhouzhou wink at him, Grandpa Qin quickly caught on and calmly pressed the shutter button.

After the photo was taken, Zhouzhou skipped over and looked at the picture, happily exclaiming, “I want to hang this picture in my room!”

That’s Mom. An Ya drifted over, looking at herself in the photo, slightly surprised. But in the next moment, she smiled again.

They finally had a real family portrait.

Ye Lingfeng held her hand, a smile playing on his lips.

This family portrait was much better than the one Zhouzhou drew!