After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 528

Chapter 528: Little Skinny Pole in Peril!
In the neighboring room, Zhouzhou clutched the corner of her blanket, rolling herself into a little cocoon.

After a moment’s thought, she heaved herself up to fetch a longer blanket from the cupboard, ensuring room for her feet. If she grew taller in her sleep, her long legs would have ample space.

Satisfied with her preparations, Zhouzhou nestled into bed. Just as she was about to close her eyes, a faint noise reached her ears.

Her round eyes snapped open, and she jumped to the window. Below, she saw a figure in black hefting Huo Ji’an into a car, which sped away.

Zhouzhou’s heart leapt with joy. Grandma hadn’t lied—thirty thousand had really come! Her sleepiness vanished instantly as she grabbed the POS machine and dashed downstairs.

Qin Lie, sitting in the living room reviewing documents, looked up at the commotion. “What’s wrong?”

Zhouzhou, leaping the last two steps, hurried to his side. “Daddy, something terrible happened! Little Skinny Pole has been kidnapped!”

Despite her words, there was a hint of excitement in her tone, and the dragon cuffs at her waist stirred with anticipation.

Qin Lie, seeing the glint of the little miser’s eagerness, pinched the bridge of his nose. Considering her words, he frowned.

“Human traffickers wouldn’t dare break into our home to take someone. They prefer to abduct quietly outside, not invade homes.”

Blinking, Zhouzhou realized her mistake, her small mouth forming an “O.”

“Could it be kidnappers?”

After all, she did have some experience with kidnappers. This was familiar territory for her.

Qin Lie also thought this more likely. Whoever it was, they were no ordinary people.

Zhouzhou grew anxious. If they were kidnappers, it wasn’t just about money—they might kill their hostage. Grabbing Qin Lie’s arm, she urged, “Daddy, we must rescue Little Skinny Pole quickly.”

Qin Lie nodded, striding out with purpose.

Zhouzhou took a compass, and with items Huo Ji’an had recently used, she easily tracked his whereabouts. However, by the time they arrived, a helicopter was already lifting off, flying away swiftly.

Watching the helicopter, Zhouzhou’s mouth fell open in surprise. Kidnappers these days were so wealthy—they even used helicopters! She was envious; she didn’t even have her own plane!

Qin Lie, however, was thinking deeper. Suddenly, Luo Jin’s parting words flashed through his mind.

Could these people be Ye Lingfeng’s enemies? If so, shouldn’t they have taken Zhouzhou? Why did they take Huo Ji’an instead?

Huo Ji’an had similar questions. Wasn’t he just sleeping in Chubby Girl’s home? How did he end up in a dingy room?

Could Chubby Girl’s family really have gone bankrupt? He was shocked at the thought.

His hands ached, and as he moved, he realized they were bound. His mind grew even more muddled. Bankrupt or not, why would Chubby Girl tie him up? Were they going to sell him?

As he pondered, the door opened, and a fierce-looking man with a scar running deep across his brow entered, exuding a menacing aura. Huo Ji’an jumped in fright, finally sensing the danger.

“Who are you?” he asked warily.

The man sneered. “The dead don’t need to know my name. Being Ye Lingfeng’s son is enough. In your next life, choose a better father.”

Ye Lingfeng? Wasn’t that Chubby Girl’s Sharp Tongue Daddy?

Huo Ji’an opened his mouth to say something but swallowed his words. If they knew they had the wrong person, they might go after Chubby Girl. He couldn’t let that happen.

“How did you know I was his son?” he asked instead.

The man laughed coldly. “Though Ye Lingfeng hid you well, not even revealing your gender, I got a reliable tip. The dumbest-looking one must be you. I won’t mistake you.”

Huo Ji’an: ???

Who was dumb-looking! How rude!

Fuming, he glared, silently cursing their stupidity. No wonder they kidnapped the wrong person.

The man, oblivious to any anomaly, turned to his subordinate by the door. “Has Ye Lingfeng responded?”

“Not yet.”

The man’s eyes narrowed with icy malice. “Heartless bastard. Doesn’t even care about his own son. Keep sending messages. If he doesn’t come by tomorrow, his son will be dead.”

With that, he stormed out.

Determined to avenge his fallen comrades, he wouldn’t rest until Ye Lingfeng was dead.

The room plunged into darkness as the door shut. Huo Ji’an, not daring to speak, sat quietly against the wall, eyes alert.

Uncle Sweetie had once advised during their pretend kidnappings: never provoke the kidnappers.

These men, clearly holding a grudge against Chubby Girl’s father, believed he was their target’s child. They’d be more eager to harm him.

He couldn’t anger them. But when would Uncle Ye come?

Looking at the ropes binding his legs, Huo Ji’an’s face fell. Chubby Girl, help! He didn’t want to die!

Zhouzhou, of course, didn’t want him to die either. Watching the helicopter disappear, Qin Lie immediately summoned a private jet to follow.

Though faster, their delayed departure meant the helicopter was long gone.

Fortunately, Zhouzhou’s compass made tracking him easy.

Peering out the window, she saw only clouds. How was Little Skinny Pole faring?

Worried, her smartwatch rang. Seeing the caller ID, Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up. “Sharp Tongue Daddy!”

Hearing her voice, Ye Lingfeng breathed a little easier. Gunfire echoed faintly in the background, his breath heavy. After a few seconds, he asked, “Zhouzhou, are you alright?”

“I’m fine! Daddy and I are on a plane.”

Ye Lingfeng, surprised, asked, “Then who did Jiao Yong take?”

Jiao Yong? Must be that man in black. “Little Skinny Pole! So, Sharp Tongue Daddy, were they actually after me?”

“Yes.” Ye Lingfeng nodded, frowning deeply. Flicking blood from his hand, his combat suit drenched in sweat, he was on a mission eradicating criminal gangs in the Golden Triangle.

He hadn’t expected Jiao Yong to escape after getting tipped off. Just as he planned to deal with him, he received word that Jiao Yong had kidnapped Zhouzhou.

Thank goodness Qin Ren’s installed a satellite system in her smartwatch, allowing communication even at high altitudes.

To his shock, Huo Ji’an was the one taken. If Jiao Yong discovered the mistake…

A sudden realization dawned on him, his voice turning stern. “Zhouzhou, you need to leave. I’ll rescue Huo Ji’an.”

Sensing the urgency, Zhouzhou cast a coin, interpreting its ominous omen, her face paling.

Disaster. Grave misfortune.