After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 381

Chapter 381: Picking Up Money
Little Wang circled around Mr. Li, full of astonishment. She remembered that Mr. Li had been unwell the year she died.

Rumor had it that his burial clothes were already prepared. It’s been ten years now, and she hadn’t expected him to still be alive and well.

In contrast, she, at such a young age, had already passed away. Oh, how infuriating it is to compare oneself with others! She looked at Mr. Li with envy in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou paused in her steps, turning to look over, “Do you two know each other?”

Little Wang nodded repeatedly, chattering away, “Yes, we’re from the same village. Mr. Li is truly in good health…”

Zhouzhou listened, her brows slightly furrowed, gazing up at Mr. Li with a strange expression. His countenance, shrouded in deathly aura, seemed like he should have been laid to rest long ago.

How could he still be breathing? Mr. Li couldn’t see Little Wang, only feeling the eerie atmosphere around him. He instinctively shivered, wrapping his clothes tighter around himself.

As he lowered his head, he caught sight of Zhouzhou. For some reason, his heart trembled, and he warily said, “Who are you talking to?” Zhouzhou blinked but didn’t answer.

Mr. Li found her odd. After giving her a glance, he furrowed his brows and briskly walked away. Zhouzhou stared at his retreating figure, puzzled.

Meanwhile, Little Wang watched him stride away, unable to resist giving a thumbs-up, “He’s really in great shape!”

“Let’s go, Zhouzhou. We still have to bury your mother later,” Xi Yan said.

At the mention of this, Zhouzhou withdrew her gaze, nodding. She held Ye Lingfeng’s hand, saying, “Mom will live here from now on. It will definitely be comfortable for her. Let’s come visit her whenever we have time.”

“Okay.” Ye Lingfeng tightened his grip on her hand slightly.

Beside them, Qin Lie watched silently without speaking. Although An Ya had already reincarnated, it was still best to lay her bones to rest sooner rather than later. Xi Mo had prepared the remains, which would need to be cremated again.

The group waited at the entrance of the crematorium, observing as the staff brought out the urn. Zhouzhou hurried over, “I’ll take it.”

Seeing her, the worker hesitated, glancing up at Ye Lingfeng. Upon seeing him nod, they carefully handed the urn to her.

Zhouzhou held it steady, as if cradling An Ya, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Ye Lingfeng approached, patting her head, “Let’s go.”

“Mm.” Zhouzhou nodded, following him onto the car.

Before long, they returned to the cemetery. This time, Mr. Li was already gone, but nobody paid attention to his absence.

As they watched the urn about to be buried, Zhouzhou’s eyes reddened. She handed the urn to Ye Lingfeng, “Dad, please hold Mom again.”

Ye Lingfeng fought back tears, accepting it. With lowered eyes, he held the urn for a long time before reluctantly letting it go.

An Ya’s photo was also placed on the gravestone. Ye Lingfeng reached out, touching it, determination flashing in his eyes.

Yaya, rest assured, I will take care of Zhouzhou. Our daughter will surely grow up safe and healthy.

On the way back, everyone was silent. Zhouzhou kept staring out the window, her eyes red, occasionally touching the golden ingot on her head. Qin Lie glanced at her tiny figure in the rearview mirror, feeling a pang of heartache.

He didn’t know what comforting words to say, so he remained silent. The car was filled with silence.

Just then, Ye Lingfeng’s phone rang urgently, and seeing the caller ID, he frowned slightly.

Xi Mo sat beside him, catching sight of the number on the screen. He quickly averted his gaze and shifted his body to the side, trying to avoid any misunderstanding.

Ye Lingfeng answered the call, his expression slightly changing upon hearing the voice on the other end. After a few seconds, he spoke in a deep voice, “Okay, I understand.”

Sensing the movement, Zhouzhou turned to look. Coincidentally, Ye Lingfeng also glanced at her, reaching out to pinch her chubby cheek and said, “Zhouzhou, Dad needs to leave for a while.”

“Is it for work?” Zhouzhou tilted her little face, staring at him for a moment before lowering her head to rummage through her bag.

She handed him all the talismans inside and took out several porcelain bottles, “This is a hemostatic pill, this is a soul-reviving pill, and this is…”

She rattled off, nervously looking up at him, “Dad, you must come back safely.”

“I will.” Ye Lingfeng leaned over, planting a kiss on her cheek, taking the items from her and telling Qin Lie in front, “Please pull over.”

Qin Lie asked, “Where are you going? Shall I drive you?”

“No need, someone will come to pick me up later.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie nodded and stopped the car by the side of the road.

Ye Lingfeng glanced at Zhouzhou before decisively turning around and striding off in a direction, soon disappearing from sight.

Zhouzhou watched his retreating figure, tears welling up in her eyes again. Mom was gone, and now Dad wasn’t staying with her either. She rubbed her eyes with her hand.

Xi Mo reassured, “He’ll come back after finishing his work.” Her expression was also somewhat solemn.

He recognized the number. It was from higher-ups, and unless it was an emergency, they would never call.

What exactly happened? He glanced at Ye Lingfeng. It probably wasn’t something insignificant.

Zhouzhou nodded, wiping her eyes with her sleeves, vigorously tapping her head, “Mm, I won’t cry. I’ll be good and won’t let Mom and Dad worry.”

Saying this, she lifted her little face and smiled at him.

Xi Mo looked at her tenderly, gently wiping the tears from her eyes, “You’re already very good.”

Little Wang nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, Zhouzhou, you’re very good, but being too good isn’t good for a little kid.”

She had been too obedient before, which is why she wasn’t valued by her family.

As if afraid Zhouzhou would turn out like her, she tapped her head vigorously, her hair spilling forward.

Xi Yan was about to turn around to comfort Zhouzhou when he saw Little Wang again, whose long messy hair was covering her face like Sadako, his pupils shrinking, “Ah—!”

The scream woke Zhouzhou from her sadness. She looked at him, then at Little Wang, snorting and laughing, “Little Uncle is so timid.”

Xi Yan realized, instantly feeling embarrassed. He’s not!

Xi Mo glanced at him, showing disdain, embarrassed.

Fortunately, Zhouzhou finally smiled again, and he could take it being labeled as a coward.

With this hiccup, Zhouzhou became cheerful again, returning to her previous lively self.

Qin Lie also breathed a sigh of relief.

After a while, the car slowly stopped at the entrance of the Qin family’s residence.

After a busy day, it was already dark when they returned.

As Zhouzhou got off the car, she saw Qin Er coming back from outside, walking and looking around as if searching for something.

Curiously, Zhouzhou approached and asked, “Brother Dafu, what are you looking for?”

“Looking for treasure!” Qin Er said enviously, “Today, Little Dong found a bag on the road. Guess what was inside?”

“What?” Zhouzhou became interested, her eyes wide open.

“Gold!” Qin Er’s envy practically solidified in his eyes. They were biological brothers; he refused to believe that he, Qin Dafu, didn’t have such good luck!

“Wow!” Zhouzhou exclaimed in amazement, her eyes sparkling. She also wanted to find gold!

“Let’s go, let’s ask Third Brother where he found it.” Without hesitation, Zhouzhou grabbed him and ran inside.

At this moment, Qin Dong was sitting on the sofa. Hearing the commotion, he slowly turned his head to look.

Seeing his face, the smile on Zhouzhou’s face suddenly vanished, and she abruptly stopped in her tracks. How could it be…?