After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 427

Chapter 427: I Knew It That There’s No Love Left
This sudden reversal once again left everyone in shock. A few seconds later, they came to their senses and couldn’t help but applaud, looking at Ye Lingfeng with admiration.

Captain Ye had always been the strongest. He had never let Zhouzhou’s cuteness make him lax, and he had long anticipated her using this trick.

At this moment, Zhouzhou also realized what had happened. She deflated like a punctured balloon, her fists clenched tightly at her sides.

She bit her lip in frustration, knowing that even with special training, she couldn’t beat him. Her chubby legs kicked a bit, signaling Chen Tuo to put her down.

As soon as she landed, Zhouzhou dashed away. Ye Lingfeng watched her retreating figure, pressing his lips together.

Wen Jing approached, worry etched on his face. “Boss, will Zhouzhou be mad? She really wanted to win, and now that she lost, she must be upset.”

Chen Tuo couldn’t help but chime in, “Boss, you couldn’t go easy on her a bit? Sure, you won the match, but you lost your daughter—what a loss!”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng shot him a cold glance. “If you can’t say anything useful, then keep quiet.”

Chen Tuo pouted, thinking to himself that there would be a time when Ye Lingfeng regretted this.

Zhao Xinghua, aware of their prior agreement—that if Zhouzhou won, she could join them, but if she lost, the matter would be dropped—watched Ye Lingfeng and sighed inwardly, having predicted this outcome.

After all, no matter how formidable Zhouzhou was, she was only five years old. How could she possibly defeat Ye Lingfeng? Still, there was a hint of disappointment.

Little Wei and the others were also baffled by the result. He was about to drift towards Zhouzhou when the old man stopped him. “Where do you think you’re going?”

Little Wei was anxious. “I’m going to comfort Zhouzhou. The little girl must be hiding somewhere, crying.”

The thought alone was heart-wrenching.

Grandpa shook his head. “You don’t need to.” He pointed with his lips.

Little Wei looked over and saw Ye Lingfeng jumping down from the platform, heading in the direction Zhouzhou had gone. Realizing what was happening, he couldn’t help but smile.

Alright then, best to leave some time for the father and daughter.

Before long, Ye Lingfeng found Zhouzhou in her room.

Unexpectedly, the little girl wasn’t crying. She was standing on a stool in front of the mirror, touching her face one moment and her belly the next, looking very troubled.

Her little brows were furrowed, and she looked utterly dejected. Even the hair on her head seemed to droop listlessly.

Leaning against the door frame, Ye Lingfeng asked, “What are you doing?”

Hearing his voice, Zhouzhou turned to look at him, sighed, and patted her round little belly. “Daddy, tell me the truth. Am I not cute enough for you anymore?”

“What’s the use of all this chubbiness?”

“Indeed, the best things are those we can’t have,” she murmured, tilting her head slightly, a look of sorrow on her face.

If it weren’t for her double chin, it might have been more poignant.

Ye Lingfeng couldn’t help but chuckle. He stepped forward and scooped his little girl up, looking down at her with a gentle smile.

He pinched her chubby cheek and asked softly, “Are you angry that Daddy won?”

“Of course not! It’s just a competition, after all, there are winners and losers,” Zhouzhou replied without hesitation.

But recalling the recent event, she felt a bit downcast. Her chubby face nestled into his neck as she muttered, “I tried to be cute for Daddy, and yet you didn’t fall for it. It made me feel quite embarrassed!”

If it had been the old Daddy, he would have given her anything she wanted. But now, he didn’t fall for it at all and even threw her aside.

Hmph.

He surely didn’t like her as much as he used to.

Seeing through her thoughts, Ye Lingfeng’s lips curled into a smile. He tilted his head slightly, resting his chin on her hair, his voice tinged with amusement.

“Silly girl, Daddy likes you the most. I was actually charmed by your cuteness earlier; otherwise, you wouldn’t have gotten on top of my head.”

Zhouzhou tilted her head, thinking back. That was true. She was certain Daddy had been charmed for those few seconds.

At least she still had some charm left.

Feeling a bit better, Zhouzhou hugged his face and said sweetly, “Daddy, actually I’m happy to lose to you. If you’re so strong, then I don’t have to worry about you getting hurt.”

Hearing her words, Ye Lingfeng smiled and stroked her little face. “Alright, as per our agreement, you can’t join us now.”

Zhouzhou nodded.

Seeing her so obedient, Ye Lingfeng raised an eyebrow slightly, giving her a suspicious look. He felt she wouldn’t give up so easily.

Sure enough, the next second, Zhouzhou shook her head seriously and said, “I lost this time and can’t join, but I’ll come back next time for another chance.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s forehead twitched, and he replied with a dark expression, “There won’t be a next time. You can’t come here anymore.”

It was absolutely impossible for anyone unauthorized to come here.

But Zhouzhou bared her tiny teeth and said, “I’ve already made a deal with Uncle Zhao. Next time he’ll fly over to pick me up. He said you have regular assessments, and once I learn more characters, I can pass the test myself. I have his phone number, and he said I can call him when I’m ready.”

She shook her wrist with the phone watch.

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s face turned even darker.

He couldn’t find a word to refute her, but she had found a loophole.

With a cold smile, he carried his little girl outside, took out his phone, and began to dial.

Zhouzhou quickly asked, “Sharp Tongue Daddy, are you going to complain to my Daddy again?”

She puffed her cheeks, her big round eyes filled with vigilance, looking as if she had seen through him.

Ye Lingfeng glanced at her. “That’s right. I’m going to complain. Let’s see if you won’t listen to Qin Lie.”

Zhouzhou rolled onto the bed, crossing her legs and hugging her feet. “Go ahead. I’ll definitely listen to Grandpa. Just don’t get jealous.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s fingers paused.

Zhouzhou observed his actions, and seeing this, a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

The next second, Ye Lingfeng glanced at her, and without hesitation, pressed the call button. Zhouzhou’s eyes widened, and her smile froze.

This wasn’t how she had imagined it!

Seeing her reaction, Ye Lingfeng felt satisfied.

This little rascal thought she could outsmart him? She had a few more years to go.

Soon, the video call connected, and Qin Lie’s voice came through, “What’s up?”

Ye Lingfeng said nothing, handing the phone to Zhouzhou, his eyebrow arched with a hint of challenge.

Keep being arrogant.

Zhouzhou: “…”

Daddy was getting harder to fool!