After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 422

Chapter 422: Fighting with a Bottle in Hand
Zhouzhou rose early and returned late every day, staying incredibly busy. In the blink of an eye, a few days had passed.

On the day of the competition, Zhouzhou sprang out of bed at dawn, grabbed a comb, and dashed to Ye Lingfeng’s room.

As Ye Lingfeng opened the door, he raised an eyebrow upon seeing Zhouzhou.

“Daddy,” Zhouzhou stood on her tiptoes, handing him the comb. “Do my hair. I want to tie several lucky ponytails today!”

Surely, this would bring her good luck. If her hair weren’t so soft, she’d have liked to make each strand stand upright.

Amused by his silly daughter’s words, Ye Lingfeng took the comb, lifted the little girl onto the washstand, and gently began to comb her hair. “Are you really going to fight me?” he asked casually.

“Of course!” Zhouzhou replied without hesitation, tilting her head back to look at him. “Daddy, if you’re scared, just tell me. I can go easy on you.”

She blinked expectantly. Ye Lingfeng gave her a light tap on the head. “Dream on.”

“Ouch!” Zhouzhou exaggeratedly clutched her head. “That hurts.”

Unmoved, Ye Lingfeng said, “If you can’t handle this little bit of pain, better not compete.”

“No way.” The little drama queen instantly stopped acting, puffing out her chest with pride. “Daddy, just wait. I’ll definitely beat you!”

She had undergone professional training, after all.

Seeing her brimming with confidence, Ye Lingfeng chuckled, said nothing, and gently rubbed the spot where he had tapped her. “Alright, I’ll wait.”

“Just wait.” Zhouzhou waved her chubby little fist confidently.

Without further comment, Ye Lingfeng, once done with her hair, carried her to the dining hall.

“Wait.” Zhouzhou wiggled her short legs, patting his arm to be put down. She ran upstairs and returned shortly after, adorned with numerous little golden ingot hair clips.

Proudly shaking her head, she said, “Double the luck!”

She was quite the little show-off. Ye Lingfeng suppressed the urge to comment, nodded, and said, “Let’s go.”

“Okay!” Zhouzhou hopped along without needing to be carried.

Father and daughter attracted many glances as they made their way to the dining hall.

Zhouzhou, unconcerned, dashed inside. Spotting someone waving at her, her eyes lit up, and she hurried over.

It was indeed several members of the Wealthy Team.

The skinny monkey grinned, “We’re here just for you, boss. Today is your big match, so we had to come to support you.”

He pulled a nursing bottle from his bag and patted his chest. “Don’t worry about anything, boss. We’ve got your back on logistics!”

Seeing the bottle, Zhouzhou’s face showed a hint of confusion. “What’s that for?”

The skinny monkey, puzzled, glanced at the bottle and then at her chubby cheeks, muttering, “Don’t all kids drink milk?”

Zhouzhou’s face darkened. So it was for her to drink. She was five years old, not a baby who needed milk!

Seeing her disdain, the skinny monkey quickly opened the bag to show her. “No problem, I’ve got other things too. Just tell me what you want, and I’ll get it.”

Looking at the snacks inside, Zhouzhou was finally satisfied. “Anything but meat. Get me more of these; this isn’t enough.”

She needed to eat well for the multiple fights ahead.

The skinny monkey nodded. “Got it!”

At this moment, Lu Shi silently placed an object on the table and then started eating without a word.

The skinny monkey, accustomed to Lu Shi’s ways, explained, “Boss, this is an undercover weapon Lu Shi made for you. If you meet someone tough, just use it.”

He demonstrated its use, but Zhouzhou shook her head vehemently. “No way. How could I use a hidden weapon? I’m an honest person, not one for sneaky tactics.”

Lu Shi paused, then silently pulled out a large knife, slamming it onto the table, drawing everyone’s attention.

Still silent, he looked at Zhouzhou.

The skinny monkey coughed and said, “Hidden weapons are out, but normal weapons are fine. Boss, want to give it a try?”

The knife was indeed made to fit Zhouzhou’s size, showing great care. Zhouzhou tried it in her hand—it was a bit heavy but manageable and very sharp. She couldn’t help but ask, “Can I use this in the competition?”

“Depends. If your opponent uses a weapon, you can too. But it’s mostly for show, no serious injuries. We’re all on the same team.”

Zhouzhou nodded, stowing the knife. “Alright, I’ll keep it. Thank you.”

Lu Shi remained silent.

At this moment, Xiang Chong and Cui Kun arrived with trays of food, clearly aware of Zhouzhou’s appetite. They had piled the trays high, making Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkle.

Xiang Chong, speaking without thinking, said, “Little boss, eat plenty. Don’t worry, I’ll bring you food during the fight too. If you get beaten up and puke, you’ll still have something to eat.”

Why would she get beaten up and puked?

Zhouzhou puffed out her cheeks. “I won’t lose!”

Xiang Chong, with a simple smile, said, “It’s Captain Ye we’re talking about; no one can beat him.”

Zhouzhou clenched her little fists.

The skinny monkey shot Xiang Chong a glare, then reassured him, “Boss, don’t listen to him. He’s just a fanboy of Captain Ye. I believe in you, right Cui Kun? Our boss is the best.”

Cui Kun, however, coolly replied, “You have a thirty percent chance of winning.”

Zhouzhou’s face scrunched in displeasure. “I’m not who I used to be.”

She was already in the next level!

She had undergone special training!

“Uncle Skinny Monkey, do you believe I can win?”

“Of course, of course,” the skinny monkey said, handing her the bottle. “Boss, take this. You can drink it like water.”

Zhouzhou: “…”

She wasn’t gonna drink that!