After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 521

Chapter 521: Additional Payment Needed!
With just a few words from the little girl, everyone present was bewildered.

Qin Xu, especially, was perplexed, casting a questioning glance at Qin Lie beside him, asking what was going on.

But there was no need to ponder. Combining the previous conversation made it clear what the matter was.

The little money-lover hadn’t paid taxes and was now afraid. Fear of imprisonment was secondary to the fear of being fined.

Upon learning the whole story, Qin Xu couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, suppressing a smile. But he couldn’t contain it, and a chuckle escaped him.

He stepped forward, lifting the pitifully crying little girl, wiping the tears from her face.

“There, there, don’t be afraid. Zhouzhou, we didn’t mean to scare you. It’s just that you didn’t know. This situation doesn’t warrant a fine, and there’s no need for imprisonment.”

As he spoke, he pulled her chubby little fingers over to the dragon cuffs and pressed down, unlocking them.

“R-really?” Zhouzhou sniffled, asking pitifully.

With a serious nod, Qin Xu assured, “Do you think your second uncle would lie to you?” Zhouzhou looked at him, seeing no deceit in his eyes.

Finally, she breathed a sigh of relief, wiped her nose, and grinned, kissing his cheek and solemnly pledging, “Second Uncle, I swear I didn’t mean it. I didn’t know that making money required paying taxes.”

Qin Xu gently wiped away her tears and nodded. “Yes, your second uncle believes you, Zhouzhou. You’re a good kid.”

“Exactly!” Zhouzhou proudly puffed her chubby belly. Despite being mischievous, she was law-abiding.

Qin Xu pinched her little lucky pigtails and finally handed the chubby girl over to Qin Lie’s arms, saying, “I’ll go catch the criminal. You guys need to come back and give a statement later.”

“Alright,” Qin Lie nodded.

Zhouzhou quickly pointed to the dark alley, “Second Uncle, the bad guy is over there. I caught him myself, you know.”

After speaking, she blinked expectantly at him, her chubby fingers rubbing together as her little paw reached out to him.

Without her needing to say anything, Qin Xu knew exactly what she meant and, suppressing a smile, said, “Okay, once the case is closed, I’ll go apply for a reward for you.”

Zhouzhou’s eyes immediately lit up, “Mm-hmm, thank you, Second Uncle!”

Qin Xu chuckled, then looked at the officers beside him, his expression turning serious. With a wave of his hand, they split into two groups, two heading towards the alley and the rest towards the nightclub.

After a brief chaos, a few people were brought out into the night. Two of them were still unclothed, their bulky figures offending the eyes.

Qin Lie immediately covered Zhouzhou’s eyes upon seeing them.

Zhouzhou blinked, curious. After a while, she surreptitiously peeked through his fingers and saw Peng Qixiu being dragged out of the alley, battered and bruised, barely recognizable.

Proudly lifting her chin, Zhouzhou considered it her achievement!

Huo Ji’an also excitedly waved his little fist. “Daddy, look, I avenged you!”

No one dared to bully his dad again! Anyone who did, he would beat them!

Noticing his gaze, Peng Qixiu looked back, seemingly wanting to say something, but a police officer pressed on his neck, and he was pushed into the police car.

Qin Xu approached and said, “Let’s go.”

Qin Lie nodded and followed him into the car.

As witnesses and victims, their testimonies were brief, mainly detailing the situation in the alley. Zhouzhou and Huo Ji’an sat at the door, waiting.

The two swung their short legs, huddling together and whispering. Zhouzhou said, “Little Skinny Pole, you helped beat the bad guy earlier, so when we get the reward, we’ll split the money.”

Huo Ji’an, experiencing receiving a reward for the first time, was excited but also worried. “Thank you, chubby girl. Do we have to pay that tax on this money? Will I get arrested too?”

Zhouzhou reassured, patting his shoulder. “Don’t worry, I’ll ask Second Uncle how much we should pay. We won’t be tax evaders.”

Huo Ji’an vigorously nodded in agreement.

Wang Yao, floating nearby, overheard their conversation. She glanced at the two kids, her hostility fading.

When she looked towards the interrogation room where Peng Qixiu was, her eyes turned cold again.

Even five-year-old kids understood, yet some scum didn’t. They weren’t worthy of being called human.

Her eyes darkened, and instantly, the corridor temperature dropped.

Zhouzhou, intrigued by her, touched her chubby chin and suddenly asked, “Beautiful sister, do you want revenge too?”

“Of course,” Wang Yao replied without hesitation.

She had wanted revenge ever since she became a spirit. She only changed her plans temporarily after hearing about his plans with his agent.

“Then let me teach you a trick.” Zhouzhou beckoned, whispering something in her ear.

Wang Yao’s eyes lit up. “Alright, I got it!”

With that, she floated excitedly towards Peng Qixiu.

If she didn’t kill this scum, then her death this time would be in vain!

Huo Ji’an watched her back curiously and approached Zhouzhou. “Chubby Girl, what did you two talk about?”

Zhouzhou wore a mysterious expression. “It’s a secret.”

Fine, he’d wait until Chubby Girl couldn’t resist telling him.

Luo Jin, nearby, heard what they said, raising an eyebrow. That was the same method he used.

In the end, it seemed fate favored this chubby girl.

He sneered, feeling jealous and unwilling to speak.

In the interrogation room, after the initial panic, Peng Qixiu regained his composure.

Being an actor for years, he remained calm, furrowing his brows slightly, looking at them coldly. “If you have anything, talk to my lawyer. If you don’t have evidence to prove your accusations, I have the right to sue you.”

Qin Xu smiled knowingly, mentioning a few names implying his private dealings with influential people.

Peng Qixiu clenched his fists, determined not to reveal anything. As long as he persisted, someone would bail him out.

Just as he was about to speak, a transparent figure appeared before him, clad in red, hair disheveled, hovering in the air. Sensing his gaze, she lifted her head abruptly.

A deathly pale face, scarlet blood trickling from the scar on her face, dripped onto her lips, accentuating the eerie appearance.

Stretching out her hand, she slowly approached him, softly saying, “Peng Qixiu, you’ve done so many bad things and dare to lie to the police. You’re incorrigible. Then come with me!”

With a chilling wind, a cold sensation enveloped his neck. Terrified, Peng Qixiu stood up abruptly, exclaiming, “Don’t come near me! I’ll talk! I’ll confess everything!”

His voice echoed through the cold iron door to the outside.

Hearing this, Zhouzhou snapped her chubby fingers. “See, I told you, scaring him a bit will make him spill everything.”

“We must ask Second Uncle to give me extra money later!”