After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 473

Chapter 473: Two Dads 1v1 Battle
Li Yuanming could hardly admit his own inability to discern, so he cast a sharp glance and retorted with conviction, “You were sent by Zhouzhou, so naturally, she should decide how to handle this.”

“Why? Are you asking because you want to do something bad right now, hmm?”

His last syllable rose with an invisible pressure, frightening the person into a hurried shake of the head, “No, no, I was just asking casually.”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but smack his own lips, chiding himself for such foolish curiosity.

Seeing he had managed to deceive them, Li Yuanming inwardly sighed with relief. Thankfully, these people were easy to fool.

If it had been his troublesome disciples, they would have exposed him in no time. A bunch of rebellious pupils who knew nothing of respecting their master.

Hmph. Though his practical skills were lacking, his theoretical knowledge was impeccable.

Seizing this rare opportunity for formal learning, everyone listened with rapt attention.

The Ancestral Master, observing the new golden light enveloping him, nodded with satisfaction.

Very well, it seemed enlightening these people was indeed a fruitful endeavor.

Some time later, Zhouzhou received a call from Li Yuanming and, learning they were all diligently studying, laughed happily.

She also sent a few charms up the mountain as promised, rewarding their efforts once they gathered ten people.

“Ancestral Master, how much of your golden light has been restored?”

Zhouzhou shook the statue, summoning the Ancestral Master. Seeing his two golden arms, she furrowed her small brows, “Why is it still so little?”

“It’s naturally slow. If it were easy, would I have come to find you?”

The Ancestral Master, sitting cross-legged in midair, glanced at her. Noticing the girl’s dejection, he floated over to pat her head reassuringly, “Don’t worry, you are still young. When you grow up, you will surely restore it completely.”

When she grew up… Speaking of which, Zhouzhou suddenly remembered something and dashed outside, shouting, “Daddy, help me see how much I’ve grown!”

Delightedly, she stood before the height chart, looking expectantly at Qin Lie.

Qin Lie put down his laptop and walked over. The last measurement had been half a month ago, and the data was still there. He scrutinized it, suddenly pausing.

“Daddy?” Zhouzhou tilted her head in confusion at his silence. Qin Lie snapped back to reality, maintaining his composure, “Yes, you’ve grown this much.”

He gestured a small distance, his gaze returning to the chart. After eating so much meat, she had grown only a millimeter. But her weight…

Seeing his daughter plumper, Qin Lie paused and cleared his throat, “Zhouzhou, how about I teach you to play basketball?”

“Basketball?” Zhouzhou, touching her double chin, puzzled, “Who is Basketball? Is it a bad guy like Fourth Senior Brother? Did it bully Daddy?”

Qin Lie: “…”

“No, basketball is a sport. It’s a ball, not a person.”

Zhouzhou still looked bewildered, unable to imagine it. Qin Lie recalled he had only played it in school and not since working.

His second brother played at work, and his nephews rarely. Qin Ren liked research, playing occasionally at school, while the younger ones preferred other activities.

Only Qin Xi liked sports, but he was often out late, by which time Zhouzhou was usually asleep.

It was time she saw a basketball. Otherwise, this meat-growing without height gain was worrying. “Let’s go, Daddy will take you to play.”

“Alright!” Zhouzhou, excited to spend time with her father, didn’t hesitate and bounced out holding his hand.

At the door, they ran into Ye Lingfeng.

“Where are you going?”

“Daddy’s taking me to play basketball. Want to join?” Zhouzhou invited warmly.

Basketball? Ye Lingfeng smirked; he was good at sports. Seeing Zhouzhou’s closeness to Qin Lie, he agreed immediately, “Sure.”

He wanted to show her his skills, not letting her think Qin Lie was the best.

Catching his intention, Qin Lie loosened his tie, sharing the sentiment. They headed to a nearby indoor basketball court, a members-only facility with other sports amenities.

Qin Lie got a membership and bought a sports outfit, changing out of his formal clothes for comfort.

Ye Lingfeng, leaning against the doorframe, suggested, “How about a 1v1 game first?”

His words were full of challenge. Qin Lie, adjusting his clothes, didn’t look at him, responding casually, “Fine.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng raised an eyebrow, acknowledging Qin Lie’s courage.

They seemed calm, but the tension was palpable. Zhouzhou, oblivious, changed in the women’s fitting room and bounced over, knocking, “Daddy, are you ready?”

“Yes,” Qin Lie replied, opening the door. Zhouzhou giggled at their matching white outfits, happily noting, “Daddy, we’re dressed the same!”

Most people brought their own clothes, so few bought them here, leading to simple, matching designs.

Holding hands, they looked like a perfect pair. Zhouzhou’s satisfaction dimmed upon seeing Ye Lingfeng still in black.

Like a black-and-white duo, she frowned, then ran to the counter, returning with another set of clothes.

Thrusting them at Ye Lingfeng, she shut the door, insisting, “Change quickly! We’re a family; we should match!”

Inside, Ye Lingfeng eyed the white clothes with disdain; they were too impractical for fighting.

But he said nothing to Qin Lie, instead raising an eyebrow and murmuring, “A family, huh.”

Qin Lie remained impassive, “Even my mother treats you like a son. When will you change your name to Qin Lingfeng? Then you can confidently call Zhouzhou your daughter.”

Ye Lingfeng’s face darkened at the mention. If it hadn’t been for Qin Lie tricking Zhouzhou into his household, he wouldn’t be gloating now.

He gritted his teeth, “Just wait; I’ll show you!” He was determined to beat him to the ground.