After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 367

Chapter 367: I Shall Bake a Cake for You to Enjoy
The director was taken aback, casting a glance at Qin Lie, but dared not say much. Immediately, he instructed someone to fetch a card and handed her the money for this episode.

Zhouzhou held the POS machine, her smile radiating extreme joy. She now had money. Oh, there was one more thing she hadn’t mentioned yet.

She looked at the director and said, “Uncle, I won’t come next time.”

Upon hearing this, the director became anxious. She was his star influencer!

Furthermore, if she left, would Qin Lie still invest? Would he still realize his dream of becoming rich overnight?

Qin Lie was also somewhat surprised. He gently lowered his gaze to the little girl in his arms and touched her chubby cheeks.

“Why suddenly decide not to come again?”

Wasn’t she the one who was eager to come before? Zhouzhou whispered softly in his ear, “Mom doesn’t want me to.”

What choice did she have? After all, she was a mommy’s girl. With a leisurely sway of her chubby legs, Zhouzhou turned her head and smiled at An Ya.

In that instant, Qin Lie understood the reason. It was probably because of those people yesterday.

His initial reason for disagreeing was to protect Zhouzhou from being criticized. Since she had agreed not to come anymore, it was just as well.

With that in mind, he hugged the little girl tightly, glanced at the director, and could see his concerns.

He spoke up, “Investment remains unchanged. As for the guests, you’ll have to find replacements.”

Their contract was originally based on periodic terms. Whether Zhouzhou wanted to come or not was entirely up to her own discretion.

The director could only nod in response, unable to come up with anything to say. However, he had a premonition that finding someone else wouldn’t be as good as Zhouzhou.

Without her, Xiao Lan and Qin Yan would have to go back to square one, each holding a bun eating pitifully. Thinking of this, he smiled again happily.

Zhouzhou looked at the director, who suddenly burst into laughter, with a strange expression in her eyes.

She tilted her head, wondering if the Uncle had gone silly. Qin Lie also felt a bit disdainful.

He sat in the car with Zhouzhou and made sure to bring along everything the villagers had given her.

Qin Er and Huo Ji’an also quickly got into the car. The group bid farewell reluctantly, waving their hands.

Zhouzhou waved her chubby paw at them. The mountain road was difficult to traverse at night. Although everyone was reluctant to leave, they exchanged only a few words before departing.

Seeing Zhouzhou retract her little head, Qin Lie started the car and closed the windows. Huo Ji’an asked curiously, “Chubby Girl, you’re not coming next time?”

Zhouzhou nodded, “Yes, Mommy doesn’t want me to come.” Her mom? Huo Ji’an was puzzled. “You have a mom?” Why hadn’t he heard her mention it before?

“Um…” Zhouzhou glanced at An Ya sneakily, as if she had let something slip. Seeing her little gesture, Yu Ze caught on and helped shift the topic.

“What about Dafu? Will he come next time?” Qin Er was also pondering this matter. Without Caicai, making money wouldn’t be as interesting.

However, they had been given too much, and he couldn’t bear to refuse. Those who love wealth understand each other. Zhouzhou patted his shoulder.

“It’s alright, Brother Dafu, you should participate and make good money.” You can’t be a fool and not make money! Hearing this, Qin Er stopped hesitating.

“I’ll buy you some delicious food when the time comes.”

“Okay, okay,” Zhouzhou nodded repeatedly, her short legs swaying happily. Along the way, the children chattered nonstop.

Qin Lie, driving ahead, appeared much softer in his demeanor. By the time they returned home, it was pitch black outside. Zhouzhou and Huo Ji’an were both fast asleep leaning against the seats, while Qin Er was still calculating, full of energy.

Qin Lie walked to the back and lifted the little girl out from inside. An Ya whispered, “I’ll go in first and check on Lingfeng.”

“Okay,” Qin Lie nodded slightly, then turned to Yu Ze, who was holding Huo Ji’an, and said, “Stay here tonight, I can send you back tomorrow.”

“Alright,” Yu Ze, who didn’t have a car at the moment and found it inconvenient to come and go, didn’t insist. He nodded in agreement. “Thank you.”

Qin Lie nodded and refrained from saying much as he carried Zhouzhou inside. His movements were exceptionally gentle.

However, as soon as he laid Zhouzhou on the bed, the little girl’s eyes snapped open. She sat up in a flash, her eyes still a bit dazed, and her chubby paws reached out towards her bag.

She fumbled inside and handed a bank card to Ancestral Master, rubbing her eyes drowsily.

“Ancestral Master, remember to exchange this for successful virtue for my mommy.”

With that said, her eyes closed, and she leaned back, falling asleep with her arms around the blanket.

Witnessing this scene, Qin Lie let out a light sigh and gently touched her small face before tucking her in.

Then, he tiptoed out of the room and headed to the study. After some contemplation, he made a phone call to the teacher and arranged for Zhouzhou to have three days off.

Three days later would be An Ya’s reincarnation day. Let them spend these days together.

Zhouzhou had no idea that her father had already arranged everything for her. She slept soundly until dawn.

Hearing cries outside, her ears twitched, and she instantly woke up. Following the sound, she ran out and saw Qin Bei sitting on the bed, wailing loudly.

“I don’t want to go to school.”

“I want to make a birthday cake for Uncle Ye.”

“I want to take a leave too.”

He cried bitterly, but Xiao Lan didn’t even spare him a glance. She stuffed his arms into his sleeves, quickly dressed him, then lifted him up without a word, not bothering with any nonsense.

Zhouzhou followed beside her, occasionally glancing up at her. Wow, Third Aunt was so cool! Noticing the little guy at her feet, Xiao Lan smiled, patting the girl’s head.

Indeed, everyone found the little girl endearing when she cried, but her son only annoyed them, making them want to kick him out.

With that in mind, she cast an impatient glance at Qin Bei and didn’t waste any words, simply saying, “Three, two…”

Before she could even count to one, Qin Bei’s mouth snapped shut instantly. The room fell into complete silence.

Zhouzhou’s eyes widened slightly, admiring Xiao Lan’s gaze even more.

Wow, Third Aunt was so formidable!

She looked at Qin Bei, still looking aggrieved, and patted his shoulder. “Fifth Brother, don’t cry. Be a good boy and go to school. When you come back, I’ll make you a cake to eat, okay?”

Qin Bei: “…”

He felt even less like going to school now! Zhouzhou’s cakes looked poisonous! Boo hoo hoo. He pouted pitifully, knowing he couldn’t resist, and reluctantly slouched downstairs.

His crying just now was much louder than an alarm clock, and by now, everyone was awake. Qin Ren glanced at his younger cousin, disdainfully averted his gaze, then looked at Zhouzhou. His eyes instantly cleared.

“Zhouzhou, come here,” he beckoned.

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou immediately scampered over to him, looking up at him with her tender face.

She suddenly remembered something.

“Big Brother, you haven’t given me a gift yet.”

He had said before that if she could come first in the parent-child activity, he would give her a gift.

“Okay, don’t peek.”

Was he going to give her a gift now?

Zhouzhou obediently closed her eyes, her face full of anticipation.

She wondered what Big Brother would give her.

Just as she was thinking, she felt something cool on her wrist…