After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 416

Chapter 416: The Unruly Child Can’t Be Controlled
Ye Lingfeng silently packed his belongings, while Zhouzhou followed him like a little tail, lost in thought.

She was so distracted that when Ye Lingfeng turned around, he accidentally bumped into Zhouzhou, causing her to sit on the ground with a plop, looking up at him in bewilderment before bursting into tears.

Clutching his leg tightly, she sobbed, “Daddy, please don’t be angry. I won’t fight over golden frames anymore.”

Implying that as long as there were no golden frames involved, she could fight, disregarding the fact that the gold obtained from fighting could also be taken.

Ye Lingfeng’s eyelid twitched. He hadn’t expected her to be so cautious even at this moment. She truly lived up to her name- Qin Caicai. (“Caicai” means money in Chinese)

After crying for a while without any sign of comfort from him, Zhouzhou, feeling neglected, opened her eyes slightly to peek at him.

She found him standing with crossed arms, silently watching her cry from a higher vantage point.

Now Zhouzhou truly felt like crying. Her little mouth puckered in grievance. Why wasn’t Daddy consoling her? Did he not like her anymore?

With these thoughts, Zhouzhou’s eyes became somewhat panicked. Clinging to his leg, her chubby legs wrapped around him tightly.

Wangcai and Jinbao, seeing this, quickly followed suit, grabbing his other leg. Little Goldie, looking bewildered, couldn’t comprehend the situation and nudged the other two, biting onto the hem of his pants.

A twitch appeared at the corner of Ye Lingfeng’s mouth as he looked down at the little ones clinging to his legs, feeling somewhat speechless.

Bending down to pick up Zhouzhou, he glanced at the little group on his legs.

Lifting one leg, Wangcai and the Little Goldie immediately let go, while only Jinbao pretended not to see anything, shamelessly pressing against him.

Zhouzhou reasonably suspected that Jinbao’s help was insincere, and basking in Daddy’s golden light was the real deal.

Wangcai also realized something was off and swatted Jinbao away with a paw.

Jinbao rolled in place, looking at Ye Lingfeng, smacking its lips, still unsatisfied.

This little black ball…

Unable to be bothered, Ye Lingfeng’s mouth twitched as he looked at Zhouzhou, solemnly saying, “Zhouzhou, do you understand what’s going on now?”

Zhouzhou nodded.

It was that uncle who tricked her into becoming the leader of the Wealthy Team, essentially joining here to do the same job as Daddy. Daddy had never wanted her to join, hence his anger.

“It’s all my fault,” Zhouzhou lamented, tapping her head in regret, her little brows furrowed tightly. “It’s all because I’m illiterate.”

If only she had a kindergarten diploma, she wouldn’t have been fooled like this.

No wonder the uncle told her not to tell Daddy. He must have guessed Daddy would be angry.

Ye Lingfeng couldn’t bear to blame his little daughter. Whatever mistakes Zhouzhou made were all Zhao Xinghua’s doing.

Thinking of this, his gaze also darkened, his face full of anger.

Seeing him like this, Zhouzhou worriedly asked, “Daddy, are you leaving too?”

She had just heard him say he was quitting.

Ye Lingfeng nodded. “Yes, I am.”

Hearing this, Zhouzhou opened her mouth to speak but hesitated.

Counting on her chubby fingers, she shook her head, honestly saying, “Daddy, your career line hasn’t been cut, and there’s no sign of change. You can’t leave.”

Ye Lingfeng didn’t react much. Zhouzhou was his bottom line, and he would never compromise on this matter.

However, he looked down at Zhouzhou, furrowing his brows. “Zhouzhou, tell me honestly, do you want to join?”

Zhouzhou pinched her fingers, remaining silent. Seeing her like this, Ye Lingfeng understood what was going on.

He pursed his lips, refraining from speaking, and instead took out his phone and tapped on it.

Confused, Zhouzhou watched as a familiar face appeared before her the next moment. Ye Lingfeng had called Qin Lie on video, his expression serious as he said, “Qin Lie, talk soem sense into Zhouzhou. She wants to join us.”

He couldn’t control her, so could Qin Lie manage her?

Zhouzhou: “…”

Never did she expect him to do this. Zhouzhou was taken aback, standing there dumbfounded.

Qin Lie also grasped his meaning and looked at the little girl, calling her name, “Zhouzhou?”

Feeling guilty, Zhouzhou whispered, “Daddy.”

Qin Lie didn’t blame her and still looked at Zhouzhou with gentle eyes. “Why do you want to join?”

They had discussed this before, and Zhouzhou had clearly promised not to join.

Glancing at Ye Lingfeng, Zhouzhou didn’t answer. With her head drooping, she looked remorseful. “Daddy, I’m sorry for not listening. You can punish me.”

With her eyes turning red as she spoke.

Seeing this, Qin Lie paused for a moment and said, “How could that be? Zhouzhou is the best behaved.”

Seeing Zhouzhou unwilling to speak, he decided to change the subject. “What are your plans next?”

“Sharp Tongue Daddy said he’ll take me home.” Zhouzhou answered honestly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie nodded. “Then Daddy will be waiting for you at home. Let me know when you’re in the car, and I’ll have someone prepare your meal.”

“Okay.” Perking up at the mention of food, Zhouzhou cuddled her phone and coquettishly said, “Daddy, I miss you.”

Qin Lie chuckled softly, his eyes fixed on the screen with a blink, “Daddy misses you too.”

After chatting for a bit, Qin Lie said, “Zhouzhou, give the phone to Ye Lingfeng. I have something to discuss with him.”

“Okay.” Zhouzhou immediately obediently handed the phone to Ye Lingfeng.

Ye Lingfeng still had some dissatisfaction on his face. After glancing at Zhouzhou, he concealed it and told her to take a rest, then walked to the study with the phone.

Once the door was closed, he expressed his discontent, “I called because I want you to make her change her mind.”

Though he couldn’t bear to scold his little daughter, this matter was significant, and he couldn’t let her have her way.

Facing him, Qin Lie’s previous gentleness towards Zhouzhou was gone from his face.

Leaning back in his chair, he said lightly, “Have you considered why Zhouzhou suddenly wanted to join?”

Ye Lingfeng furrowed his brows. “Isn’t it because Director Zhao tricked her into taking the token?”

Qin Lie shook his head. “Those are minor matters. Even if she accepted it, she could just throw the token away. After all, she’s just a child. Director Zhao resorted to underhanded means first, so there’s nothing to criticize about her actions.”

Tapping his fingers on the desk, Qin Lie got straight to the point. “The current situation is that Zhouzhou wants to join by herself, and that’s the root of the issue.”

Even if she hadn’t initially wanted to join, judging from her attitude, at least she wasn’t as resistant as before.

Although Zhouzhou always claimed to be Daddy’s girl and obedient to him in everything, he hoped Zhouzhou could have her own thoughts instead of blindly obeying him.

Raising his gaze to meet Ye Lingfeng’s, Qin Lie saw him still lost in thought. Slowly, he spoke, “Zhouzhou’s desire to join might be because of you.”