After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 480

Chapter 480: Qin Caicai Eating Poor
Watching Zhouzhou proficiently sitting on the ground, crying “tantrum-style” just like the aunt living next door, Wei Xuhong was dumbfounded, standing still in place.

Upon hearing his daughter’s cries, Qin Lie and Ye Lingfeng appeared at the doorway immediately. Ye Lingfeng took big strides and lifted Zhouzhou from the ground.

Qin Lie’s gaze swept over Qin Xi and Wei Xuhong’s faces, his voice low as he asked, “What’s going on?”

His eyes were as cold as ice lollies, making Qin Xi somewhat afraid.

He shrank his neck and answered softly, “I told Zhouzhou that her stall wasn’t making money, but losing it instead, and then she cried.”

Upon hearing the words “losing money,” Zhouzhou burst into louder sobs, tilting her head back and crying heart-wrenchingly, hammering her chest as she cried, “My life is so bitter.”

How did she end up with such a hard life and a shortage of money?

Was there anyone who had a more bitter life than hers? No, there wasn’t!

Wei Xuhong looked at her with concern, but seeing this scene, four words flashed in his mind at an inappropriate time: becoming more like her.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie and Ye Lingfeng finally understood what was going on.

Their eyes softened instantly, looking at the sorrowful little girl, their mouths twitching.

What trouble had they gotten themselves into now? It seemed they had stirred up the little money-grubbing demon.

Ye Lingfeng didn’t know how to comfort her. After thinking for a moment, he patted her back and said, “Don’t cry, honey. Daddy has money, and I’ll give it all to you.”

“No, I don’t want it.” Zhouzhou wiped her eyes, her chubby face weakly leaning against his neck, choking out, “I don’t want Sharp Tongue Daddy’s money. It’s earned with his own life. I want to keep it to exchange for merits to protect Sharp Tongue Daddy.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s heart warmed, and his lips curled up.

Seeing this, Qin Lie couldn’t help but speak up, not wanting to be outdone. “Don’t cry. Daddy bought the mall, so you won’t have to spend money on meals in the future.”

He thought this would make Zhouzhou happy. However, Zhouzhou, with a resentful look in her eyes, looked at him and puffed her cheeks, “Daddy is a spendthrift.”

Fine, she was still keeping score at this moment.

Qin Caicai was never confused about money matters.

“So, you won’t set up a stall anymore?”

Of course not.

Zhouzhou decisively rejected this suggestion. Without setting up a stall, how would she make money? She could earn one or two hundred in a day.

She patted her little belly, as if she had made a decision, and gritted her teeth, “I’ll eat less in the future and stop eating out.”

Even though Qin Lie wanted his daughter to lose weight, he didn’t want her to starve.

He reminded her, “You set up your stall from early morning to late at night. If you don’t eat in between, you’ll get very hungry. You might end up in the hospital and spend even more money.”

Oh, right.

Zhouzhou hesitated, blinked, and thought of something.

Her eyes lit up. “Then I’ll only eat steamed buns! Steamed buns are filling and cheap. But it seems like the mall doesn’t sell them. Daddy, can you buy ten catties of steamed buns for me? I’ll bring them with me when I set up my stall tomorrow.”

Qin Lie choked. Even when his father was starting his business, they ate steamed buns with pickled vegetables. His daughter wanted to eat them plain just to save money.

It was heartbreaking to think about.

He placed his big hand on Zhouzhou’s forehead. “How about this? In the future, when you go to set up your stall, put your meal in a thermal container beforehand. When you’re hungry, you can eat it, or I’ll bring it to you.”

“No need to bring it. Gas is expensive,” Zhouzhou decisively made a choice. “I’ll take it when I leave.”

“Okay.” Qin Lie nodded. Having vegetables was better than watching his daughter munch on steamed buns.

Finding a solution, Zhouzhou finally smiled.

Thinking of something, she turned her head to look at Wei Xuhong and assured him, “Brother, don’t worry. I only lose money because I eat too much. If you eat less, you’ll be fine. We can still make money by setting up a stall.”

“But Brother Dafu makes more money because he makes the things himself. I work for him, helping him sell things. He pays me ten per hour. You can learn to do it too. It’s very profitable.”

So, the reason she couldn’t earn enough to eat was because of this.

Qin Lie squinted. His second nephew was quite clear about personal and private matters. He had always thought they split the money fifty to fifty.

Looking at the still cheerful little girl, he rubbed his forehead with some headache.

Calling Zhouzhou foolish, she knew how to sell human traffickers for money; calling her smart, she sold herself and helped others count money.

Sigh.

Blame it on Qin Er being too ruthless as a boss.

Afraid that Wei Xuhong wouldn’t want to set up a stall with them because she was losing money, Zhouzhou earnestly told him various ways to make money, all of which she learned from Brother Dafu.

What picking up cardboard, selling aluminum cans, selling woven goods, and even selling snacks by the roadside, some of which Wei Xuhong had never done.

He looked at Zhouzhou in surprise. He knew from the house they lived in that their family was very wealthy, but he didn’t expect her to work hard to make money.

It turns out not all children from wealthy families are like Qian Duoduo.

Seeing him remain silent, Zhouzhou became anxious. “Brother, don’t you believe I can make money? It’s just that I couldn’t control myself from eating too much. When I bring my own meal, I’ll be able to make money, really. You have to believe me!”

Coming back to his senses and seeing Zhouzhou’s worried expression, Wei Xuhong couldn’t help but smile. He said, “Yes, I believe in you. You’re very capable, and you’ll definitely make a lot of money.”

“Of course.” Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou arrogantly stood with her hands on her hips, lifting her chubby chin. “I’m going to be a little rich woman in the future!”

She was determined.

Seeing her finally regain confidence, Ye Lingfeng also smiled, reaching up to scratch her chin, teasing her like she were a cat, smiling and saying, “It’s not a big deal. It would damage the reputation of Sanqing Temple’s number one little troublemaker if it got out. Little troublemakers should bleed and sweat, not cry. Remember?”

“Yes!” Zhouzhou vigorously nodded her head, her chubby claws casually wiping her face. “I’ll work hard to make money and try not to cry!”

The implication was, if she couldn’t earn any, she’d have to cry.

There was no way around it; she was just too sad and couldn’t control herself.

Ye Lingfeng suddenly burst into laughter, pinching the tuft of hair on her head, and laughed, “Little money-grubber.”

Zhouzhou proudly shook her little head, not feeling ashamed but rather proud. “That’s right, that’s right. I am a little money-grubber.”

Seeing her like this, Qin Lie couldn’t help but chuckle.

This silly girl.

Zhouzhou rushed to the bathroom to wash her face, then ran back to Wei Xuhong’s side, looking up at him.

“Brother, my Brother Dafu will be back soon. Let him tell you how to make money, okay?”

“Yes, thank you.” Wei Xuhong’s lips curled up slightly, and his body relaxed a bit.

But when he thought of Moneybags, a trace of worry still flashed in his eyes.

He wasn’t afraid of getting beaten up; he was afraid that because of today’s events, his mom would get fired. Without this income, what would happen to his father’s illness?

Seeing through his thoughts, Zhouzhou patted his leg.

“Brother, don’t worry. Didn’t I say that my Fourth Uncle and I will take care of Dad’s illness? Everything will be fine.”

“Now, let me take you to seek revenge!”