After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 432

Chapter 432: I Was Wrong, I’ll Do Better Next Time
“Chubby Girl!”

Zhouzhou had just run up to Qin Lie when a small figure dashed towards her and hugged her tightly before she could respond.

“Little Skinny Pole!” Zhouzhou was also delighted to see Huo Ji’an.

Huo Ji’an frowned slightly when he saw her, “Chubby Girl, where have you been these days? Have you forgotten something important?”

Something important? Zhouzhou looked puzzled.

When she saw Yu Ze standing beside him, she suddenly realized what he meant. She slapped her forehead and exclaimed, “Oh no, the medicine!”

The medicine to treat the scar on Yu Ze’s face! She had promised to heal him within a month, but she had forgotten about it when she rushed to save her father.

Seeing her remember, Huo Ji’an huffed lightly, looking at her reproachfully. Zhouzhou felt guilty and hugged his arm, trying to appease him, “Little Skinny Pole, I’m sorry, I forgot. Don’t worry, I’ll go back and make the medicine. I promise it will heal Uncle Yu for sure.”

Huo Ji’an wasn’t really angry to begin with. Hearing her promise, he let go of the matter and asked curiously, “Chubby Girl, where did you go? Did you go on a trip?”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou glanced at Ye Lingfeng and saw him shaking his head slightly. She knew she couldn’t mention this, so she just nodded casually.

Yu Ze also sensed something was amiss. Seeing that Huo Ji’an might press further, he changed the subject, “Ji’an, let Zhouzhou go home and rest first. Flying can be exhausting.”

“Oh, right.” Huo Ji’an blinked and waved at Zhouzhou, “Chubby Girl, go home quickly. I’ll come to play with you tomorrow.”

“Okay!” Zhouzhou nodded and waved back at him. Then, she couldn’t wait to run to Qin Lie, arms wide open, “Daddy, hug!”

Qin Lie bent down obediently and lifted his little daughter into his arms. He glanced around at the people nearby, said nothing more, and carried her towards the car.

Ye Lingfeng followed behind with his hands in his pockets.

Zhang Meng had wanted to follow, wanting to see Qin Ren, but Ye Lingfeng stopped him with a gesture, “Someone will come to pick you up later.”

Sure enough, a group of people from their research institute and related investigators approached Zhang Meng. They needed his report on today’s events.

Seeing this, Zhang Meng reluctantly followed them. He didn’t know when he would see Qin Ren again.

After today’s events, he finally understood why their institute had repeatedly invited Qin Ren to join. One person like him was worth millions.

Unfortunately, he had always refused because of his studies.

Sigh.

Meanwhile, after hanging up with Zhouzhou, Qin Ren immediately rushed to the Qin family’s house.

He had originally planned to come and pick up Zhouzhou together, but Qin Lie had asked him to stay behind, so he had no choice but to wait anxiously at home.

It had been several days since Zhouzhou had seen Qin Lie. She wanted to stick to him like glue.

She couldn’t sit still in the car. She pulled him to sit in the back seat and chatted with him incessantly.

Qin Lie had driven himself there, so Ye Lingfeng reluctantly took the driver’s seat and started the car.

Occasionally, he glanced at the two in the rearview mirror and felt a pang of jealousy in his heart.

He knew it would be like this. Whenever Qin Lie was around, his little daughter wouldn’t even notice his existence.

Hmph.

Biased!

He huffed to himself. Unexpectedly, Qin Lie wasn’t in a great mood either, and he was silent for most of the journey.

Seeing him like this, Zhouzhou guessed what was wrong. Her voice gradually became quieter, and her chubby hands nervously clasped together. Her spirit also drooped.

Oh no, Dad must be angry.

When she left, she had promised to come back as soon as she had saved Sharp Tongue Daddy.

Instead, she had stayed on the island for several days. If it weren’t for Dad saying he would pick her up, she might still be there.

Thinking of this, her eyes wandered in uncertainty.

Over an hour later, the car slowly stopped in front of the Qin family’s house, filled with guilt.

Zhouzhou hugged Qin Lie affectionately and then quickly ran to her room after getting out of the car.

Grandma Qin and the others came out upon hearing the commotion. Just as they were about to speak, they saw Zhouzhou heading straight for a chair and carrying it into the living room.

Uncertain of the little girl’s intentions, they stood by curiously, watching her.

Then they saw Zhouzhou lie down on the chair, turn her head to Qin Lie, and pucker her lips, “Daddy, I’ve been naughty. You can spank me. After that, you’re not allowed to be angry, okay?”

After saying that, she lowered her head, looking brave and resigned.

Upon hearing her words, Qin Lie’s lips twitched. She admitted her mistake quickly enough, but she never seemed to change her ways. She’d just repeat the same mistakes next time.

Grandma Qin was puzzled, but she couldn’t help but feel sorry for her granddaughter. She looked at Qin Lie with dissatisfaction, her gaze carrying a hint of threat.

Dare he lay a finger on Zhouzhou and he’d face consequences.

Seeing her expression, Qin Lie actually stepped forward, raising his big hand.

Zhouzhou had been watching his every move. When she saw this, her chubby body trembled, and she quickly closed her eyes.

Though afraid, she didn’t dodge.

She, the top troublemaker of Sanqing Temple, dared to face the consequences!

What’s a little spanking? She’d been through worse. Come on, let’s get it over with. Call her anything but Master Zhou!

Amused by her expression, Qin Lie sighed and lifted his daughter into his arms, poking her forehead without much enthusiasm.

He hated to do it, and it wouldn’t make much of an impact on Zhouzhou anyway. She’d forget it in no time.

After a moment’s thought, Qin Lie spoke up, “I won’t spank you.”

Zhouzhou brightened up, about to speak, but then he added, “But since I won’t hit you, I’ll deduct half a year’s pocket money. If you misbehave again, it’ll be a year’s deduction.”

He did understand Zhouzhou’s weaknesses.

Sure enough, when Zhouzhou heard this, her entire face froze.

After a few seconds, she reacted, immediately looking glum.

Her chubby legs kicked in protest as she jumped out of his arms and back onto the chair, loudly declaring, “Daddy, just spank me!”

Being spanked was one thing, but losing money? No way!

Qin Er, on the side, nodded vigorously in agreement, “Right, Uncle, just spank her!”

Being spanked would only sting for a moment, but losing money would hurt for a long time!

At his words, Qin Ren glanced at him, adjusted his glasses, and Qin Er instantly felt a chill, not daring to speak another word.

Qin Ren stepped forward, lifting Zhouzhou into his arms.

He looked at the family members around and pondered for a moment before speaking, “Uncle, Zhouzhou has just come back and must be tired. Let her rest for a while.”

She wasn’t tired at all.

Zhouzhou tilted her head and looked at Qin Ren, noticing the glance he shot her way.

She immediately caught on, clutched her little bag tightly, yawned, and leaned against Qin Ren’s shoulder, pretending to be asleep with exaggerated snoring.

She might as well have written “pretending to sleep” on her face.

Ye Lingfeng found it somewhat amusing. She had been quite cocky before, but she turned into a scaredy-cat in front of Qin Lie.

Tsk.

At that moment, his phone beeped, and as he read the message, his gaze darkened once again…