After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 448

Chapter 448: Agreeing to Join
Qin Lie and Ye Lingfeng watched their competition for favor, silently sipping their drinks. Ha, in their eyes, these were just rookies.

Zhouzhou observed their “friendly” eye contact, smiling happily. The affection among her senior brothers was so strong, except for that fourth senior brother! Hmph.

Mu Xuan withdrew his gaze indifferently and said, “Zhouzhou, you’ll go to school tomorrow. Leaving Lu Qing here alone isn’t very nice.”

Oh right. Zhouzhou smacked her forehead, having been so caught up in playing that she completely forgot about school. Indeed, leaving Fifth Senior Brother alone at home might be a bit dull.

Hearing this, Lu Qing looked at Zhouzhou, smiling warmly, “It’s alright. I can spend the day with Uncles and Aunties. It’s been a while since I saw Zhouzhou, and I’d like to spend more time with her.”

Touched by his words, Zhouzhou softened immediately, “Then Fifth Senior Brother, you can stay at my house. I’ll play with you when I get back from school, alright?”

“Alright,” Lu Qing replied gently, his smile dazzling.

Mu Xuan’s hand tightened slightly, his brow furrowing. Even he found it challenging to deal with Lu Qing’s subtle tactics. Who could blame Zhouzhou for siding with the weak?

Taking a deep breath, he bit his lip and stopped persuading. Instead, he asked, “Zhouzhou, can I stay here too? I have some things to discuss with your fifth senior brother.”

“Sure, sure,” Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, eager to gather everyone together.

Mu Xuan finally relaxed, glancing at Lu Qing. Lu Qing looked back, his gaze calm, without a word.

Yun You, oblivious, joined in, “Then I’ll stay too!”

Zhouzhou blinked, looking at him, “Are you staying to discuss things too, Third Senior Brother?” He usually disliked studying the most.

Yun You stammered, confusing himself, but seeing everyone else staying, he didn’t want to be left out. “I just want to see you more.”

“Alright,” Zhouzhou nodded, making Yun You beam with joy.

Grandma Qin chuckled, watching them compete for favor. Zhouzhou, like a little emperor, was the center of attention, making her laugh. She motioned for the housekeeper to prepare the guest rooms.

She wondered when Zhouzhou would see through her senior brothers’ true natures.

It was amusing; each was capable in their own right, yet they behaved like children around Zhouzhou. She was simply too lovable.

With the rooms allocated, Zhouzhou eagerly showed them around, bursting with excitement. Ye Lingfeng, watching his little girl, couldn’t help but smile.

Zhouzhou turned and spotted him, blinking as she remembered the morning’s conversation. Oh right, there was still something unresolved.

With swift little steps, she ran to Ye Lingfeng, clambering onto his lap, whispering in his ear, “Dad, have you decided how to arrange me?”

He had promised to tell her the result in the evening. Knowing she wouldn’t easily forget, Ye Lingfeng felt both warmth and helplessness, nodding gently.

Seeing her eyes light up, he added, “Tonight, come home with me. I need to call Old Zhao, it might take a while.”

Zhouzhou, indeed fooled, nodded eagerly, fearing any delay might change his mind again. Qin Lie, overhearing, cast a cold glance.

Ye Lingfeng ignored him, stood up holding Zhouzhou, and turned to Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin, “I’ll take Zhouzhou home tonight. I’ll bring her back tomorrow morning.”

The elderly couple smiled and nodded, having no objections. To them, Ye Lingfeng was Zhouzhou’s biological father, thus family, and spending a night with family was perfectly natural.

Qin Lie pinched the bridge of his nose, sighing softly. They really weren’t worried about their little girl being taken away.

Watching Zhouzhou, who waved at them like a little kitten, Qin Lie’s lips curled up. If Ye Lingfeng wanted to take her, he’d have to see if he had the ability.

Zhouzhou, oblivious to her own desirability, lay on Ye Lingfeng’s shoulder, waving to them all, her soft voice saying, “Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Eldest Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Brother, I’m leaving now. See you tomorrow.”

Yun You blinked, confused about the situation, but before he could utter a word, Ye Lingfeng had already walked out with Zhouzhou.

Scratching his head, he glanced at Qin Lie, surprised that he let Zhouzhou leave so easily. He thought he would stop them.

In truth, Qin Lie wanted to intervene, but the matter with the Fourth Bureau needed resolution soon, so Zhouzhou wouldn’t keep worrying about it.

Once everything was settled, Ye Lingfeng wouldn’t have excuses like this to take Zhouzhou away.

Ye Lingfeng understood this but didn’t share the sentiment. Without this excuse, he would just find another one. Did they think he was foolish?

Arriving in the study, Ye Lingfeng placed Zhouzhou on a chair beside him and said, “I agree to let you join.”

Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up instantly, filled with surprise and joy, “Really?”

Ye Lingfeng continued, “But I have a condition.”

Hearing this, Zhouzhou straightened up, her little hands obediently placed on the table, resembling a well-behaved puppy. She blinked her big, round eyes and said, “Daddy, whatever you say.”

Seeing her like this, Ye Lingfeng couldn’t help but smile. Clearing his throat, he spoke slowly, “My condition is that you must listen to me from now on. Whatever tasks you take, when you go, how you handle them, you must follow my instructions. If you can do that, I’ll talk to Old Zhao about it.”

Zhouzhou touched her double chin, thinking carefully for a moment before nodding, “Okay, I’ll listen to Daddy.”

Ye Lingfeng nodded, turned on his computer, and initiated a video call. Within three seconds, Zhao Xinghua’s face appeared on the screen.

After greeting Zhouzhou, Zhao Xinghua turned to Ye Lingfeng, asking, “Have you decided?”

“Yes.” Facing him, Ye Lingfeng’s expression turned serious. Leaning back in his chair, his dominant aura radiated, even through the screen, causing Zhao Xinghua to straighten unconsciously.

“Letting Zhouzhou join is fine,” Ye Lingfeng said, tapping his fingers on the desk, his tone brooking no refusal.

“But my condition is that the Wealthy Team merges into the Dragon team. Whether to separate or not will be Zhouzhou’s decision after her eighteenth birthday. Until then, all actions and dispatches of the Wealthy Team will be under my control.”

Hearing this, Zhao Xinghua frowned, “If that’s the case, your power would be too great. If you decide to leave again, the Fourth Bureau would be severely weakened.”

After all, Xiang Chong and the others were all top-tier talents. And knowing Ye Lingfeng, he would likely assign Zhouzhou the simplest tasks.

Ye Lingfeng didn’t lift an eyelid, “If you don’t agree, then let the Fourth Bureau be weakened right now.”

Zhao Xinghua was momentarily speechless. Turning to Zhouzhou, he tried to collect her, “Zhouzhou, if we do this, you can’t be the boss, you know?”

Zhouzhou blinked, then smiled innocently, “I’m young and don’t like being the boss. Whatever Dad says goes. After all, I’m a daddy’s girl. I’ll listen to Dad.”

She turned and gave Ye Lingfeng a sweet smile.

Zhao Xinghua’s mouth twitched. Were kids this hard to fool nowadays?