After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 508

Chapter 508: This Sister’s Resentment Is Heavy
As soon as the school bell rang, Zhouzhou tossed her book aside without a word and darted toward the door, her backpack swinging behind her.

Spotting Qin Lie, she threw herself onto him, clinging weakly to his leg, looking utterly drained.

Seeing her like this, Qin Lie raised an eyebrow and bent down to pick up his little chubby daughter.

Noticing her drooping pigtails and lackluster expression, he asked in puzzlement, “What’s wrong?”

“Don’t ask.” Zhouzhou sighed deeply, her plump face resting on his shoulder, her voice weary and old beyond her years. “Raising children is just too exhausting.”

Hmm? Whom had she been raising?

Zhouzhou, too tired to speak, turned her head and spotted Yu Ze standing nearby. Surprised, she asked, “Uncle Yu, weren’t you supposed to be on a business trip?”

Yu Ze’s face was a bit grave as he shook his head. “Something happened on set, so we’ve been given a temporary break.”

Oh, that’s why.

Zhouzhou didn’t press further and thought of another matter. Joyfully, she said, “So does this mean Little Skinny Pole can go home with you?”

She no longer wanted to tutor Little Skinny Pole; it was simply too exhausting! She had always thought she had a good temper, but today was the first time she doubted it. Maybe it wasn’t that good after all.

Just then, Huo Ji’an came running out, looking up at her. “Chubby Girl, why did you leave so fast? You haven’t taught me what thirty-two minus twenty-one is yet.”

Hearing this, Zhouzhou looked pained, covering her ears and shaking her head. She didn’t want to hear it.

Yu Ze seemed to understand what was going on and chuckled softly, patting Huo Ji’an on the head. “Come on, let’s go home. Daddy will teach you.”

“Daddy?!” Huo Ji’an noticed him and looked at him in surprise. “Daddy, why are you back?”

“Temporary break.” Yu Ze didn’t elaborate, taking Huo Ji’an’s hand and turning to Zhouzhou. “Zhouzhou, thank you for looking after Ji’an. After your exams, Uncle will treat you all to a meal.”

At these words, Zhouzhou’s ears perked up, and her little chubby paw immediately shot up. “Okay!”

So easy to appease, a meal was enough to make her happy.

Qin Lie shook his head helplessly and wiped the sweat off her forehead. “Let’s go home.”

Watching them, Huo Ji’an still seemed reluctant to part and called out, “Chubby Girl, see you tomorrow.”

Zhouzhou’s little legs swung back and forth urgently, prompting her to say, “Daddy, let’s go home quickly!”

Her tone was full of urgency.

Qin Lie, however, felt cheerful. Seeing Huo Ji’an like this, he thought it unlikely the boy would pass his exams. Good.

Completely unaware of his thoughts, Zhouzhou sighed deeply after getting into the car, her face still showing lingering fear. Teaching Little Skinny Pole was indeed too, too difficult.

For a moment, she couldn’t help but worry whether he would pass his exams.

No, she had to keep teaching him; otherwise, if Little Skinny Pole didn’t pass, he would surely cry.

Thinking of this, Zhouzhou clenched her fists to cheer herself on. However, recalling his performance today, her small chest quickly deflated, feeling disheartened.

It was truly challenging.

The little girl propped her chubby cheeks with her hands, deeply troubled.

When they arrived home and found Xiao Lan there, her attention shifted slightly.

“Third Auntie, why are you at home too?” Zhouzhou ran over, her little chubby paw resting on Xiao Lan’s knee, looking at her in confusion.

Xiao Lan also played a role in the movie Yu Ze was in, though it was a supporting one. She never cared about lead or supporting roles, only the script.

This was a suspense drama with two male leads, Yu Ze playing the killer and another actor the detective.

Xiao Lan played the mastermind behind it all, a role with limited scenes but a compelling character. She had been staying at the filming base since the start.

Why had she returned suddenly?

Zhouzhou suddenly thought of Yu Ze’s return too, mentioning issues with the crew.

Seeing the little girl, Xiao Lan picked up Zhouzhou and sat her on her lap, her expression heavy and weary.

Zhouzhou, concerned, gently touched her face, speaking softly, “Third Auntie, what’s wrong? Are you unhappy? Tell me, and I’ll cheer you up.”

She puckered her lips, ready to give her a kiss, but a large hand blocked her mouth, pushing her forehead away and lifting her off Xiao Lan’s lap, placing her on the sofa.

Then, Qin Yan, possessively, wrapped his arm around Xiao Lan’s shoulder.

Qin Yan raised an eyebrow. “She’s my wife, no kissing allowed!”

“I will kiss her!” Zhouzhou immediately stood up from the sofa, hugged Xiao Lan, and planted a loud kiss on her cheek. She then provocatively looked at Qin Yan.

Qin Yan gritted his teeth, glaring at her angrily.

Zhouzhou wasn’t afraid, hands on her hips, her double chin raised proudly, even making a face at him.

Qin Yan was thoroughly exasperated.

Their antics made Xiao Lan chuckle. She pulled Zhouzhou back onto her lap, dismissively pushing Qin Yan aside. “You’re an adult, why argue with a child?”

“Exactly.” Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, her pigtails perking up again, exuding arrogance.

“Alright.” Xiao Lan soothingly patted Zhouzhou’s head.

Zhouzhou’s gaze softened, and she nestled sweetly into Xiao Lan’s embrace, taking a deep breath. She smelled so nice.

Swinging her little legs, Zhouzhou returned to the earlier topic, puzzled. “Third Auntie, why are you unhappy?”

“I’m not unhappy.” Xiao Lan shook her head, sighing lightly with a complex expression. “Just a bit wistful.”

“Hmm?” Zhouzhou was even more confused.

Qin Yan seemed to understand and asked, “Is it because of Wang Yao?”

“Yes.” Xiao Lan nodded, frowning deeply, remaining silent.

Seeing them like this, Zhouzhou became more anxious, like a weasel unable to eat the melon it had found.

“What happened? Who is Wang Yao?”

Not teasing her any longer, Qin Yan explained, “She was an actress. She committed suicide by jumping off a building today.”

“What?” Zhouzhou was stunned, sitting up straight, her face serious. “Why?”

The world was so wonderful, why commit suicide?

Xiao Lan shook her head. “No one knows. It was very sudden.”

Xiao Lan recalled Wang Yao’s demeanor. Honestly, they weren’t close; they had only exchanged a few words because they were in the same crew.

Xiao Lan didn’t know much about her, only that Wang Yao had a bad reputation, many scandals, and a chaotic private life. She was notorious for her scheming nature.

It was said she got this acting opportunity through unscrupulous means.

However, from what Xiao Lan observed, Wang Yao mostly sat quietly in a corner, reading her script.

She seemed calm and gentle, not at all like the rumors suggested. Her smile was always soft, making it hard to believe she would commit suicide.

And when she jumped, she was staying next door. If Xiao Lan had noticed earlier, could it have been prevented?

Thinking of this, Xiao Lan’s head ached, and she fell into a self-reproachful mood.

Understanding her thoughts, Qin Yan held her close, comforting her. “It’s not your fault. You couldn’t have known.”

Seeing her like this, Zhouzhou jumped down from her lap, intending to console her.

She noticed Xiao Lan’s phone screen still on, showing a beautiful girl in a red dress, her face covered in fresh, bleeding wounds.

The name “Wang Yao” was prominently displayed at the top.

Staring at the image, Zhouzhou frowned, “Hmm, this sister has a lot of resentment.”