After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 453

Chapter 453: Embarking on Meat Eating
Thirty minutes later, inside KFC, Huo Ji’an, with a hamburger in his hands, indulged in it voraciously, lips glistening with oil as he turned to glance at Zhouzhou, who was hiding in the corner.

He waved to her, calling out, “Chubby Girl, come quickly, it’s especially delicious.”

Usually, his father never allowed him to eat like this, but today, with Chubby Girl’s dad present, he could indulge a little.

Qin Feng also held a piece of chicken, eating it with elegance and grace, his demeanor refined. Now he understood the reason behind his uncle’s words.

It was to let Zhouzhou eat meat.

Yet Zhouzhou hesitated, clutching Jinbao to her head with her chubby paws, looking pitifully at Qin Lie. She reluctantly asked, “Dad, can’t I eat a bit more rice?Do I have to eat meat?”

The master said that eating meat would diminish merit and worsen luck with money. She didn’t want that.

Qin Lie couldn’t bear to force his little daughter. However, it wasn’t appropriate for her to abstain from meat for too long either.

After a moment of thought, he came up with an idea. Rising, he carried Zhouzhou to a secluded corner with no one around.

Squatting down to her eye level, he spoke gently, “Let’s ask Ancestral Master if it’s okay to eat meat. If he says it won’t have any impact, then you can slowly start eating meat in the future, alright?”

Zhouzhou’s only concern was that eating meat might have consequences. If it was confirmed that there were none, then it would be fine.

Zhouzhou had no objection to this proposal. She raised her hand and took out the statue, shaking it. “Ancestral Master.”

The Ancestral Master emerged, taking a deep sniff. Curiously, he asked, “What’s this scent? It smells so delightful.”

Qin Lie stood up, pointing inside the restaurant. The Ancestral Master followed his gaze, drooling with desire. Urgently, he said, “Kid, quickly get me some.”

This scent was truly irresistible.

Qin Lie didn’t speak, lowering his gaze to Zhouzhou.

That was the best proof.

Zhouzhou’s small mouth gaped in astonishment, as if struck by something profound. Even her speech became slightly stuttered. “Master, Ancestral Master? Can we eat meat?”

“Of course,” the Ancestral Master replied, eyeing her skeptically. “Who told you that you couldn’t?”

Who else but her unreliable master!

Zhouzhou asked uncertainly, “Eating won’t diminish merit?”

“No, it won’t,” the Ancestral Master said. “Humans need to fill their stomachs. We in the Daoist temple don’t follow those bald donkeys. The essence of cultivation lies in the heart, not in such superficial practices.”

Indeed, even the Ancestral Master didn’t miss the chance to criticize the monks.

Zhouzhou tilted her little head, even more surprised.

Realizing her thoughts, the Ancestral Master reassured her, “Don’t worry, you can eat. Moreover, if it’s all prepared and you don’t eat, that would truly waste food, and wasting food is what truly diminishes merit.”

Ah, understood.

Zhouzhou pondered, touching her chin in contemplation.

The Ancestral Master, however, couldn’t wait any longer. He urged, “Let me teach you a trick. Take a bite, and see if your merit diminishes, then you’ll know.”

Remember to bring him a portion too; he wasn’t afraid!

True.

Zhouzhou clenched her small fists, recalling Brother Dafu telling her that once she entered elementary school, she could earn scholarships. Finally, her attitude softened a bit, nodding slightly. “Alright, then.”

However, she quickly emphasized, “I’ll only take one bite. If it diminishes my merit, I won’t eat anymore.”

Qin Lie nodded. “Alright.”

Finishing his words, as if afraid she would change her mind, he immediately carried her inside. He wasn’t worried she would only take one bite.

Her previous abstinence was because she hadn’t tasted it before. After tasting it, he didn’t believe the little foodie could resist.

Ancestral Master hurried over as well, whispering in their ears, “Remember to get me a portion too.” He hadn’t tried it yet.

Qin Lie didn’t say anything, simply ordering another portion for Zhouzhou. Holding a talisman in her hand, Zhouzhou quickly conjured up another portion for Ancestral Master.

He crossed his legs and took a moment to observe, before imitating the people around him and taking out the hamburger.

After a bite, his eyes immediately lit up, and he started devouring it in big bites.

“This is too delicious!”

People nowadays truly know how to enjoy themselves!

Zhouzhou also stared at him closely. Seeing that there was no decrease in the golden light surrounding him, she then looked down at the chicken in her hand. She closed her eyes and took a small bite as if tasting poison.

The flavor of the chicken instantly blossomed on her lips. Zhouzhou’s eyes widened in astonishment, and she cautiously chewed, thinking, maybe it’s kind of tasty?

Huo Ji’an also watched her. Seeing her reaction, he asked, “How is it? Delicious, right?”

Zhouzhou nodded, then thought of something and quickly looked at Ancestral Master again. “Ancestral Master, can you help me check if my merit has dropped?”

Ancestral Master carefully examined her and shook his head. “No, eat with peace of mind. There’s really no problem. If it’s gone, I’ll supply you from mine.”

Hearing this, Zhouzhou finally breathed a sigh of relief. If Ancestral Master, the penny pincher, could say such words, it must be really okay.

She finally felt at ease, opened her small mouth, and took a big bite. It was so delicious!

So this is what meat tastes like!

Seeing that she finally agreed to eat, Qin Lie’s brow also relaxed. He reached out and touched her head, hoping that his little daughter would grow taller soon.

Yeah, just like these few sprouts of scallions.

Thinking of this, he raised his hand and lightly brushed it, watching Zhouzhou’s hair sway slightly, with a slight smile on his lips.

Qin Feng quietly watched him and couldn’t help but purse his lips.

His little uncle was really good to Zhouzhou.

After starting to eat meat, Zhouzhou was completely attracted by the aroma of the meat. Soon, she finished a hamburger, looked up at Qin Lie, patted her little stomach, and said, “Dad, I’m still hungry.”

Qin Lie handed her a wet tissue to wipe her hands and said, “Hmm, let’s go home and eat. There’s a lot of delicious meat at home too.”

Deep-fried foods should be eaten less by children. With Zhouzhou’s appetite, ten hamburgers would not fill her stomach. After all, hamburgers were not as satisfying as rice.

Zhouzhou wasn’t picky and nodded her head. “Good, let’s go home quickly and surprise Grandma.”

Grandma had always wanted her to eat meat, she knew.

“Okay.”

Huo Ji’an had also finished eating, but their directions were different, so they waved goodbye and went their separate ways.

Qin Lie carried Zhouzhou towards the parking lot. Zhouzhou leaned on his shoulder, swinging her dangling short legs, feeling comfortable.

Suddenly, a nearby stall caught her attention.

There was a person in a Daoist robe sitting there, twirling his beard, his face serious, and he looked like a man of great learning.

At this moment, he was looking solemnly at the person in front of him, sighing, “This is a collision with evil. If it isn’t resolved soon, you’ll soon encounter a great disaster.”

Upon hearing this, the customer became anxious. “Master, can you tell me what’s going on specifically? What should I do?”

The Daoist shook his head. “Heaven’s secrets cannot be revealed.”

After a while, he sighed again. “Forget it, forget it. We have a connection, and I…”

He was about to take out a talisman when he suddenly noticed a gaze fall on him. Thinking it was a new customer, he looked up in excitement.

However, upon seeing the chubby face in front of him, his expression stiffened, and his voice, once steady, suddenly changed. “It’s you?!”