After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 418

Chapter 418: I Want to Earn Merits to Give My Dad a Peace of Mind
Zhouzhou was not foolish; she understood the significance of a farewell letter. Such letters were typically penned by those on the brink of death. Her lips trembled, and her eyes reddened instantly.

Zhao Xinghua gently patted her small head, soothingly saying, “Don’t worry, this doesn’t necessarily mean he’s in trouble this time. It’s just that this line of work is very dangerous, so he always writes a farewell letter before each mission. This way, even if something happens, there’s still something left behind.”

He continued, “I understand why your dad is so upset. This matter is indeed too risky, and it was my bad trying to drag you in. I won’t force you into anything after this. You can make your own decisions.”

Zhouzhou remained silent, clutching the farewell letter in her hands.

Upon returning to her room, she finally opened it, sitting cross-legged on the bed to read.

Inside were three sheets of paper, one of which was in simplified Chinese characters, stamped with a seal and signature.

Zhouzhou couldn’t understand it, but fortunately, Ye Lingfeng had attached a traditional version. The first line clearly read two characters: Testament.

“Ye Lingfeng, ID number… I voluntarily make the following testament: after my demise, all my movable and immovable properties shall be inherited by my daughter, Qin Caicai…”

As she looked at the paper, tears welled up in Zhouzhou’s eyes, her chubby fingers wiping them away somewhat reluctantly. She didn’t want his money. She just wanted him to be well. If she needed money, she could earn it herself.

She lay on the bed for a while, then turned to the farewell letter. In comparison, this paper seemed more mundane, filled with words Zhouzhou could understand.

“Zhouzhou, I’m sorry and regretful for missing out on those years with you. It’s a loss that can never be compensated. I’m also very grateful that you’re still willing to acknowledge me as your father, although I know the change in your stance is probably to reassure Yaya…”

It’s not just that!

Zhouzhou pouted. Although that was indeed part of the reason, she also genuinely felt that her Sharp Tongue Daddy was alright and treated her well, so she wanted to acknowledge him. It’s just that he seemed to have misunderstood.

Seeing him mention his jealousy and envy towards Qin Lie below, Zhouzhou was stunned, her fingers involuntarily curling up.

Sharp Tongue Daddy seemed to lack security. Was it because of her?

Perhaps due to time constraints, the farewell letter was not very long, comprising just a few lines.

It was evident that it was written hastily, and Zhouzhou couldn’t imagine what frame of mind he was in when he wrote it.

Uncle Zhao said that he never used to write them; it was only because of her existence that he started.

Now she was his only concern in this world.

Thinking of this, Zhouzhou felt a sourness in her heart. She had many people who cared for her: her grandparents, her dad, her masters, and senior brothers.

But Sharp Tongue Daddy only had her. She wasn’t caring enough for him; it was he who cared for her more.

Suddenly, she felt sorry for him. Her eyes welled up again.

After a while, a determined glint flickered in Zhouzhou’s eyes. She had made up her mind; she resolved to treat her Sharp Tongue Daddy better, much better indeed! She wanted him to become a father who was cared for.

Hmm!

She read the letter several times over, almost memorizing it, before finally relenting.

However, thoughts of the Wealthy Team still troubled Zhouzhou. She didn’t want to worry her Sharp Tongue Daddy, but she also wanted to protect him.

After some contemplation, Zhouzhou glanced at the video call watch on her wrist and dialed a video call.

Though it was late at night, Qin Lie answered quickly, as if he had anticipated her call.

Seeing his face on the screen, Zhouzhou paused for a moment, then smiled, “Dad!”

“Hey,” Qin Lie looked at Zhouzhou, his cold demeanor softening. When his gaze fell upon her reddened eyes, his brows furrowed, “Why are you crying? Are you unhappy?”

“No,” Zhouzhou shook her head and handed the farewell letter to Qin Lie, “I was just reading the letter Sharp Tongue Daddy wrote to me.”

Qin Lie only glanced at the word “farewell” before stopping, but he could guess why Zhouzhou was crying.

Leaving aside everything else, Ye Lingfeng definitely cherished Zhouzhou sincerely. Although Zhouzhou didn’t say it aloud, she cared about him too.

“Dad,” Zhouzhou called out again, biting her lip, her face showing conflict.

Seeing this, Qin Lie decided to speak first, “Still thinking about joining?”

Zhouzhou’s eyes widened, “Dad, how did you know?”

As she spoke, she realized she was admitting it. Zhouzhou quickly covered her mouth, feeling a bit guilty as she scratched the back of her head, unable to look at him directly, and said with a lowered head, “Dad, Ancestral Master said if I join, I can also earn Protective Light of the Nation. When I have the Light, I’ll give it to Sharp Tongue Daddy so he won’t be in danger anymore.”

At these words, Qin Lie was momentarily stunned. Although he had long suspected that Zhouzhou wanted to join for Ye Lingfeng’s sake, hearing it confirmed still left him momentarily dumbfounded.

He was well aware of Zhouzhou’s dedication to the Protective Light.

It was her main mission since coming down from the mountain, and also her chance to change her fate of poverty.

He hadn’t expected her to be willing to give the Protective Light to Ye Lingfeng.

This girl…

Sometimes she warmed his heart in ways that were beyond belief.

With a light sigh in his heart, Qin Lie furrowed his brows tightly and cautioned, “It will be very dangerous.”

“I’m not afraid,” Zhouzhou said confidently, patting her small chest, “Ancestral Master said I’ll live for a long time.”

But fate was unpredictable; who could say how things would turn out in the end?

Qin Lie tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, not saying anything. Just as Zhouzhou was becoming increasingly anxious, he finally spoke, “Let me think about it.”

“Okay,” Zhouzhou nodded.

After a brief chat, the two hung up the call.

Having spoken her mind, Zhouzhou quickly fell asleep. On the other end, Qin Lie couldn’t sleep. He pulled up the recent call log, sent it to Ye Lingfeng, and said nothing else, just sighed softly.

Although Zhouzhou was very sensible, once she made up her mind, it was difficult to change it. This matter might be unstoppable.

Ye Lingfeng didn’t see this message until the third day after the mission ended. Their phones were turned off during the mission.

Seeing the audio message Qin Lie sent him, he raised an eyebrow.

What’s this?

Casually wiping the sweat from his forehead, he opened the audio message. Hearing Zhouzhou’s soft voice, a smile tugged at the corners of his lips unconsciously.

However, as he listened to her words, the smile gradually faded, replaced by a trace of helplessness and pride.

He hadn’t expected Zhouzhou to like him so much.

If only it were in other aspects, he would be even happier.

His fingers subconsciously tapped on his phone, his eyes and brows showing warmth.

Having listened to the audio several times, he closed it and got up, striding towards the helicopter.

After the First Primary School, the plane landed.

Ye Lingfeng’s first sight was Zhouzhou.

As soon as Zhouzhou saw him, her eyes lit up, and she ran towards him with short, chubby legs, “Dad!”

Ye Lingfeng’s lips curled slightly as he bent down to pick up his chubby daughter, planting a kiss on her plump cheeks. Instead of moving forward, he headed in another direction.

Seeing this, Zhao Xinghua’s smile froze on his face as he walked over quickly, “Ye!”

Ye Lingfeng didn’t look back, his voice coldly carried by the wind, “Don’t follow.”