After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 36

Chapter 36: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes
Five minutes later, Qin Ren exchanged two talismans with Liu Hanqiu, using the latest anti-cancer medicine developed in their research lab. One was a Fire Talisman, and the other was a Purification Talisman. Sitting at his desk, he looked at the two talismans in his hand, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. Following Liu Hanqiu’s instructions, he silently recited the incantation. In the next moment, his fingertips felt a burning sensation, causing him to instinctively let go. Fortunately, the Fire Talisman did not go astray but stayed in the same spot where he had held it. As he gazed at the blue flame, Qin Ren’s pupils contracted, and a flash of astonishment passed through his usually calm eyes. There really was mysticism in this world!

He pinched his fingers and took a long time to calm himself down. His gaze turned towards the direction of Zhouzhou’s room, and his eyes shimmered with depth.

In the temporary medicine refining room, Zhouzhou was fanning herself, completely unaware that her little secret had already been discovered by Qin Ren. The medicinal herbs from the mountains had poor properties, and with the same herbs, she could only produce half the amount of pills. So this time, Zhouzhou had doubled the amount of herbs. The azure flame burned, making her small face flush like a big apple. Grandma Qin stood beside her, unable to get enough of the sight. How could her granddaughter be so cute and talented? Were there anyone more outstanding than her granddaughter in this world? None!

Grandma Qin was filled with pride and said, “Zhouzhou, take a rest. There’s no rush. One pill a day is enough. We already have a month’s supply. Take a break for a while and continue in a few days.”

Seeing the beads of sweat on Zhouzhou’s forehead, Grandma Qin couldn’t help but feel a bit distressed. She took out a tissue and carefully wiped the sweat for her. Zhouzhou tilted her tender face upwards, cooperatively blinking her black eyes at Grandma Qin. In a childish voice, she said, “Grandma, don’t worry, I used to refine medicine for my master in the mountains, and it was just one day’s work. I’m not tired at all.”

“That’s because your master didn’t know how to take care of people,” Grandma Qin said somewhat discontentedly. Ever since she found out that Li Yuanming had driven Zhouzhou down the mountain and entrusted her to that unreliable Mingtong, she couldn’t develop a good impression of him. Little did she know that Zhouzhou had been personally sent to Li Yuanming by the respected Master Yi Yun.

It could only be said that there were not many people who didn’t mind Zhouzhou’s lack of money and life like they did.

Zhouzhou wasn’t foolish; she could sense genuine goodwill. Hearing those words, she giggled and hugged Grandma Qin’s waist, lightly rubbing against her. “Grandma, you’re so nice to me. I like you the most, Grandma!”

Hearing her affectionate words, Grandma Qin’s eyes and brows softened, and she said, “Grandma also likes you the most, Zhouzhou!”

The Grandma and granddaughter exchanged affectionate words, and in the end, Grandma Qin didn’t let Zhouzhou continue refining medicine. Instead, she carried her to the living room and brought her a pile of food. Zhouzhou ate with remnants of food on her mouth, and her smile never faded from her face.

When Qin Ze entered the room, this was the scene he saw. The little girl with a shaved head had cheeks puffed up like a small squirrel, eating bite after bite of food. It looked delicious, and her dangling feet were swaying slowly, radiating a sense of happiness.

She was so adorable.

He carefully observed her. Was she the person who had warned him to dodge over the phone? Was she his lifesaver?

Hearing the noise, Grandma Qin turned her head and glanced at him. When she saw him, she paused for a moment and then said casually, “You’re back.”

Her tone was as relaxed as if he had just come back from work, without any trace of the urgency from the phone call in the morning.

Qin Ze was still somewhat unaccustomed and recalled that she had mentioned having something to tell him on the phone. He quickly asked, “Mom, what did you want to tell me?”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou also looked up at him curiously, blinked her eyes, and with a smile on her face, she called out, “Fourth Elder Uncle!”

Her tone was affectionate, without the slightest unfamiliarity as if it wasn’t their first meeting.

Qin Ze also had a good impression of her and smiled gently at her. He was about to speak when Grandma Qin looked at him disdainfully and said, “Step back a bit, you have a bad smell on you. Go take a shower, so you don’t stink up Zhouzhou.”

As she spoke, she fanned the air, as if he really had some foul odor on him.

In fact, it was just sweat. He had been on the road, rushing hurriedly, and indeed, he was a bit disheveled.

Being despised by his own mother, he couldn’t help but feel helpless. However, seeing her relaxed manner, it seemed that the matter wasn’t very urgent. Thinking of this, he let out a slight sigh of relief, “Then, I’ll go take a shower first.”

After speaking, he glanced at Zhouzhou.

Zhouzhou was also looking at him. When she saw him looking, she took out a talisman from her bag and handed it to him. “Fourth Elder Uncle, put this in the water when you shower. Wash away any residual evil fortune.”

After experiencing such a great calamity, even though it was over now, there were still some remnants of evil fortune lingering on his body.

Qin Ze didn’t understand but was about to ask again when Zhouzhou lowered her head and continued eating.

Grandma Qin impatiently urged, “Hurry up and go.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Ze didn’t say anything more and left.

As he watched Qin Ze leave, Grandma Qin anxiously looked at Zhouzhou and asked, “Zhouzhou, is your Fourth Elder Uncle okay?”

“Well, he’s fine, Grandma. Don’t worry, Fourth Elder Uncle will have smooth sailing from now on.”

That’s good.

Grandma Qin let out a sigh of relief, recalling the events of the morning that still haunted her. If something had really happened while they were far away, they would have been powerless to help. Thankfully, they had Zhouzhou with them.

“Grandma, let’s call Fourth Elder Uncle’s wife later and discuss this matter together,” Zhouzhou said, swallowing what was in her mouth.

Grandma Qin hesitated a bit. “If we tell her now, will she believe it?”

Zhouzhou swung her legs and said calmly, “Yes, Dad has already found evidence.”

No way, hadn’t her youngest son just gone out not long ago? How could they have found evidence so quickly?

Just as Grandma Qin was thinking about it and before she could ask, Qin Lie walked in from outside, holding a stack of documents in his hand.

He got straight to the point. “We found evidence that Tao Lan was the one who harmed Little Feng.”

Upon hearing this, Grandma Qin instinctively looked at Zhouzhou, and she was right. Not a single detail was wrong.

Zhouzhou, on the other hand, didn’t show much reaction on her face. She calmly wiped her mouth and hopped off the chair with a dignified posture, raising her hand as if she were a boss. “Let’s go.”

Seeing the little girl like this, Grandma Qin chuckled, but then she remembered the matter she was about to discuss and her smile faded.

Since they already had evidence, it was time for them to know.

In the study, Wen Yao and Qin Ze looked at each other. Wen Yao hadn’t had a chance to speak to him since her husband suddenly returned. But now, her father-in-law called her to the study, and her mother-in-law and younger brother-in-law were also present. They all had solemn expressions, which made them feel a little uneasy.

Qin Ze had been thinking all the way and couldn’t wait any longer. He took the lead and asked, “Dad, you mentioned earlier that you had something to tell me. What is it?”

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Qin glanced at him and didn’t say anything. He handed him the documents. “Take a look for yourself.”

Wen Yao also approached with some confusion and started reading. After just a few lines, her eyes widened, and as she continued, her face turned pale, and her fingertips couldn’t help but tremble.

“Tao Lan is the one who caused Little Feng’s congenital leg disability?”

How is that possible!