After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 449

Chapter 449: Increase the Payment, or I’ll Sue You for Child Labor
After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Xinghua nodded in agreement. He realized that Ye Lingfeng allowing Zhouzhou to join was already a significant concession.

Whether in the Wealthy Team or the Dragon team, they were all part of the Fourth Bureau.

He nodded, “Alright, we’ll do as you say, but you must also take good care of Xiang Chong and the others. Don’t neglect them.”

Ye Lingfeng had his own training methods that could maximize each team member’s abilities. His Dragon team had maintained a one hundred percent mission success rate thus far.

This was a testament to Ye Lingfeng’s excellent leadership. However, Xiang Chong and his group were newcomers, and during missions, it was unlikely that everyone would be deployed at once.

He feared that Ye Lingfeng might prioritize the original Dragon team members and neglect the Wealthy Team members.

“Rest assured, I will be responsible for them. After all, they are Zhouzhou’s people too.”

Hearing this, Zhao Xinghua felt relieved, glanced at Zhouzhou, and continued, “Zhouzhou is in your hands now. You make the arrangements. My previous conditions still stand: before she turns eighteen, Zhouzhou does not need to go on missions, but you must teach her well. Otherwise, she will suffer in the future, and you understand the consequences.”

If she didn’t endure hardships now, she might lose her life in critical moments.

“Yes,” Ye Lingfeng nodded. He didn’t need further reminders. Even if he wanted to spoil Zhouzhou, she had chosen this path, and he had to consider everything thoroughly. He would never joke about Zhouzhou’s safety.

Tapping his fingers on the table, he continued, “Alright, let’s discuss Zhouzhou’s benefits now.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up, and her chubby body leaned forward, her small hands resting on the table, eagerly looking at Zhao Xinghua.

Seeing this, Ye Lingfeng picked her up and placed her on his lap, directly saying, “Although Zhouzhou is young, you know her capabilities. Therefore, her benefits must be the best. Besides that, there should be a special annual subsidy as compensation for employing a child. Otherwise, I will sue you.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkled even more. She chimed in, “Let my Second Uncle come and arrest you, and exchange you for money!”

As she spoke, the little pigtails on her head swayed, making her look at Zhao Xinghua with even brighter eyes.

That gaze wasn’t just looking at a person but at money. If she couldn’t get money from him, she would exchange him for money!

Zhao Xinghua’s mouth twitched, stunned by their shamelessness. Had he forgotten that it was he who had agreed to let Zhouzhou join in the first place? It seemed like father and daughter were setting a trap for him.

Helplessly, he rubbed his forehead, his expression difficult to describe, but he finally said, “Fine, we’ll do as you say.”

Was it money they lacked? No, it was talent.

“Anything else, feel free to mention it.” Ye Lingfeng scratched Zhouzhou’s double chin like petting a cat, relaxing in his chair, holding Zhouzhou as if she were his most steadfast support.

Zhouzhou grinned, revealing a row of small teeth, and raised her chubby hand, “I also want eight bowls of rice at every meal, not a single grain less!”

Zhao Xinghua was speechless, “Zhouzhou, did I ever let you go hungry when you were on the island?”

Zhouzhou tilted her head and thought, oh right. Then she remembered another condition. With a serious face, she said, “You can’t kick me out halfway.”

Zhao Xinghua was puzzled, “Why would we kick you out? We went through so much trouble to change your dad’s mind, so why would we kick you out?”

He found such a scenario impossible.

Ye Lingfeng, however, raised an eyebrow, recalling Zhouzhou’s past feat of bankrupting a temple and a Taoist monastery with her eating habits.

A mischievous smile played on his lips as he looked at Zhao Xinghua meaningfully.

Zhao Xinghua felt a chill run down his spine, sensing something amiss. But he couldn’t pinpoint any mistake in his words.

So he said, “Let’s sign the contract first. I’ll send the agreement to you. The rest, let your dad teach you.”

“Alright!” Zhouzhou felt assured that she wouldn’t be dismissed halfway. She lounged in Ye Lingfeng’s arms, her little belly exposed.

Once Zhao Xinghua logged off, she sat up, her eyes gleaming as she looked at Ye Lingfeng, excitedly saying, “Daddy, I can earn money now! I’ll use it to take care of you, daddy, grandpa, and grandma when you are all old.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s smile deepened. His little daughter finally included him in her future plans. Her kind intention was something he couldn’t refuse. He nodded, “Good.”

It wasn’t the money that mattered, but the sentiment behind it.

Zhouzhou laughed happily, counting on her fingers how many big houses she needed to buy. As she calculated, her face scrunched up in frustration. It was hard; she couldn’t count all the money.

Just then, the contract from Zhao Xinghua arrived. Knowing what she cared about most, Ye Lingfeng directly scrolled to the benefits section.

Seeing the string of zeros after the salary, Zhouzhou’s worries vanished instantly. At this rate, she could achieve her goal of taking care of her family by the time she grew up.

Awesome!

She immediately swung her short legs and urged, “Daddy, sign it quickly.”

Ye Lingfeng raised his hand and gently patted her head, “No rush. Let me explain a few other terms first.”

“Okay, sure.” Zhouzhou nodded obediently.

Ye Lingfeng started from the beginning, explaining each clause. He wanted her to understand that this profession wasn’t as simple as she thought.

Zhouzhou listened attentively. When he reached the part about the compensation for family members in case of a sacrifice, the little girl hesitated, instinctively hugging Ye Lingfeng’s arm.

She looked up and asked, “Does the contract you signed also have this clause?”

Ye Lingfeng shook his head, then nodded, explaining, “Not initially, because there was no beneficiary. It was added later.”

As for when it was added, it was self-explanatory. It must have been after knowing of her existence.

Zhouzhou was silent for a moment, her initial excitement fading.

She held his hand tightly, her chubby face pressing against his palm, and murmured, “I don’t want that money. I just want you to be safe.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s heart softened. He held her close and confidently said, “Don’t worry, no one has been able to take my life yet, and you won’t have the chance to get that money.”

Zhouzhou nodded earnestly. For the first time, the little miser avoided money, generously saying, “We can earn money from other places.”

“Alright,” Ye Lingfeng chuckled. “Let’s complete our missions and fill our pockets with their money.”

Missions came with substantial bonuses.

Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkled, “That works!”

She immediately regained her enthusiasm, urging him to continue reading. Ye Lingfeng smiled and continued.

Zhouzhou’s little mind calculated eagerly, her grin widening. Rich, she was going to be rich!