After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 456

Chapter 456: All Are Tricksters
“This weekend won’t work,” Grandma Qin suddenly said.

Dafu and Caicai looked over, puzzled.

Grandma Qin explained, “The son of the Luo family is getting married this weekend, so we have to attend the banquet.”

“Banquet?” Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up as she turned to Qin Er. “Brother Dafu, let’s go to the banquet first and eat our gift money back!”

She was the main force in eating to get her money’s worth!

Zhouzhou proudly patted her little belly. She alone was worth ten!

She was indispensable!

Qin Er nodded, “Alright.”

They could save on meal expenses.

Saving money was akin to earning money, Qin Er calculated on his fingers.

Hearing the children’s innocent words, the adults couldn’t help but laugh.

Silly kids, how could they possibly eat that much?

But no one revealed the truth; otherwise, the two little misers might bring sacks to take food home and ensure they got their money’s worth.

Ye Lingfeng asked curiously, “Who is this Mr. Luo?”

“He’s from our neighborhood.”

Ye Lingfeng nodded but didn’t recognize him. Though he lived here, he was only close to the Qin family.

Speaking of this, Xiao Lan frowned. “Is it Luo Jinhui? Isn’t he a playboy? Who’s the unlucky girl?”

She remembered the Luo family had only one son. He was nothing special, just a philanderer, changing girlfriends every month, a complete wastrel.

Marrying such a man, one could easily imagine the life after the wedding. One shouldn’t expect a philanderer to be bound by a marriage certificate.

Grandma Qin evidently didn’t like Luo Jinhui either, but since they lived close, they couldn’t refuse the invitation. “It’s him. It seems the woman is pregnant, so they might be trying to give the child a home.”

Xiao Lan curled her lips in disdain, recalling Luo Jinhui’s behavior.

Beautiful women were plentiful in the entertainment industry, where Luo Jinhui also liked to mingle.

With plenty of money, many actresses gravitated towards him, and Xiao Lan knew many had had abortions for him.

Would such a man settle down for a child? It seemed unlikely, and she wondered what the real story was.

Qin Yan, knowing a bit more, said, “It’s Luo Jinhui’s mother who wants her son to marry the girl, saying he’s old enough to settle down, and she wants a grandchild.”

A grandchild? So that was the key?

Xiao Lan frowned deeper and was about to speak when she saw Zhouzhou, with her big curious eyes, looking at her. Realizing these words were unsuitable for children, she swallowed her thoughts.

She felt Luo Jinhui wasn’t a good match, but if the woman was willing, she had no say; it was their business.

Zhouzhou didn’t quite understand their conversation but knew there would be food at the banquet.

Recalling the banquet she attended with Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin during New Year, Zhouzhou couldn’t help but salivate.

She wished the weekend would come sooner!

Unfortunately, it was only Monday, and she had to attend several more days of school before the banquet.

Zhouzhou, salivating, ate her meal eagerly.

No problem, the food at home was delicious too.

After eating, Zhouzhou turned to Qin Ren, excited, “Big brother, let’s start studying!”

She was determined to study hard.

“No rush,” Qin Lie suddenly said, walking to the wall and beckoning Zhouzhou over.

Puzzled, Zhouzhou ran over with her short legs, looking up at him, “Daddy?”

Qin Lie patted her little head, “Stand straight, look forward.”

“Okay, okay,” Zhouzhou obediently stood straight and noticed something new on the wall with markings, not knowing what it was for.

But soon she understood.

Qin Lie marked her height, noting the time. “Let’s see when will you grow taller.”

Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Daddy, did I grow taller after eating so much meat?”

Qin Lie checked carefully, “A little bit, keep it up.”

Zhouzhou beamed, “I’ll eat lots of meat, grow tall, and get a scholarship in primary school!”

Grandma Qin asked curiously, “Zhouzhou, what does growing tall have to do with primary school?”

Zhouzhou blinked and looked at Qin Lie, then said, “Daddy said, children can’t go to primary school if they are not tall enough, so I must eat lots of meat.”

The rest of the people: “…”

They looked at Qin Lie, speechless. So this was why Zhouzhou ate meat—to go to primary school and earn money sooner?

Qin Lie met their reproachful gazes with a calm and composed demeanor, unfazed.

The method didn’t matter; the result did.

Qin Ren, helpless, pinched his brow.

If only Zhouzhou had a kindergarten diploma, she wouldn’t be so easily fooled.

Sensing something amiss, Zhouzhou scratched her head, puzzled, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” Grandpa Qin cleared his throat, putting down his chopsticks. “It’s true, Zhouzhou. Eat well and grow quickly.”

“Yes!” Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, waving her little fists with determination. “I’ll keep it up!”

Seeing the soft little girl, everyone’s gaze shifted to Grandpa Qin.

So, everyone bullied Zhouzhou for being young.

Grandpa Qin’s stern gaze made them instinctively look away, unable to meet his eyes, and he sat with unshaken composure.

Indeed, to achieve great things, one must use any means.

However, when faced with his granddaughter’s trusting eyes, Grandpa Qin felt a flicker of guilt.

Seeing this, Grandma Qin chuckled.

As she said, A’Lie was most like him, quiet but full of tricks.

Hmph.

She said nothing more, watching her granddaughter cheerfully hold Qin Ren’s hand and bounce upstairs.

Yes, this was right. How could she not eat meat?

She looked at the surrounding grandsons with odd expressions and warned, “Don’t tell Zhouzhou the truth. If anyone does, I won’t go easy on them.”

Her narrowed eyes made the boys shudder and quickly shake their heads.

Grandma was fierce!

Her spankings hurt!

Qin Nan and Qin Bei, feeling sympathetic, rubbed their bottoms and shook their heads vigorously.

No way, they wouldn’t say a word.

Satisfied, Grandma Qin smiled.

Upstairs, Zhouzhou, oblivious to being tricked, sat eagerly, watching Qin Ren. “Big brother, what are we learning today?”

Qin Ren, well-prepared, took a book from the shelf labeled “First Grade.”

Zhouzhou recognized the words and looked at him with admiration.

Was this a textbook only primary school students had?

It was indeed more advanced than their kindergarten books!