After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 531

Chapter 531: Zhouzhou’s Grand Ambition
As the words fell, two cold gazes mixed with countless metaphorical daggers flew towards him.

Huo Ji’an was immediately startled, shrinking his neck and not daring to say another word.

The Ancestral Master looked at him as if he were a fool; speaking like this in front of both fathers, this child was truly lacking in sense.

Huo Ji’an pouted aggrievedly. Why were they so fierce? He had almost died just now; what was wrong with wanting a hug?

Seeing him, Zhouzhou remembered as well. Her dangling short legs quickly kicked, signaling Ye Lingfeng to put her down.

Ye Lingfeng clicked his tongue in displeasure, cast another glance at Huo Ji’an, and reluctantly set Zhouzhou on the ground.

Zhouzhou immediately ran to him, tugging at him and inspecting him carefully. “Little Skinny Pole, are you alright?”

“I’m fine.” Huo Ji’an, who had been on the verge of tears just moments ago, now grinned foolishly, patting his chest with pride.

“Chubby Girl, they wanted to catch you, but they mistook me for you. I didn’t give you away, though. How’s that for loyalty?”

“Great!” Zhouzhou nodded emphatically, giving him a thumbs-up, then puzzled, she asked, “How did they mistake you for me?”

They didn’t look alike at all, not to mention the obvious difference in gender. How could they make such a mistake?

Hearing this, Huo Ji’an’s face stiffened. Remembering Jiao Yong’s words, his face darkened, and he pressed his lips together, refusing to speak.

He couldn’t possibly tell Chubby Girl that they thought he was a fool, could he? Humph, who was the fool?

They were the fools! His cheeks puffed up like a pufferfish, looking thoroughly displeased.

Ye Lingfeng walked over and patted Zhouzhou’s hair. “Let’s go; we shouldn’t stay here any longer.”

“Okay.” Zhouzhou nodded, holding his hand, then turned to Qin Lie, reaching out her chubby hand. Qin Lie said nothing, striding over to take her hand.

Huo Ji’an glanced at them, then looked down at his own hand. He wanted to be held too. Before he could speak, Ye Lingfeng grabbed his hand, “Let’s go.”

Forget about dreaming of holding his daughter.

After finding all the explosives buried by Jiao Yong in the courtyard, ensuring nothing was missed, and throwing Jiao Yong and his men into the trunk, Ye Lingfeng finally left with Zhouzhou and the others.

Fortunately, this Heaven Thunder wasn’t ordinary lightning. At least it didn’t harm the innocent, only striking Jiao Yong and his group, and his car was unharmed.

They were now in a southwestern city, far from Jing City. After a long day, Ye Lingfeng decided to rest before taking Zhouzhou back.

Zhouzhou had no objections. As soon as they entered the hotel, she looked around curiously, discussing with Huo Ji’an what delicious food they should eat.

Hearing this, it was clear the little girl was hungry. After checking in, Ye Lingfeng took them to the hotel restaurant.

It was a buffet, with all kinds of food, making the two little ones so happy they almost grinned ear to ear.

Ye Lingfeng held a plate, selecting Zhouzhou’s favorite foods. Qin Lie did the same. He approached him, speaking in a low voice, “Has Zhouzhou’s identity been exposed?”

This time, they were lucky to encounter a group of idiots who grabbed the wrong person. Otherwise, Zhouzhou would have been in trouble.

Qin Lie’s worst fear had come true. He had been reluctant for them to reunite because he feared Ye Lingfeng’s identity would implicate Zhouzhou.

Understanding his concern, Ye Lingfeng’s expression darkened as well, and he slowly said, “I will investigate thoroughly.”

Qin Lie nodded, saying nothing more. Ye Lingfeng cared about Zhouzhou no less than he did.

Unaware of the exchange between her fathers, Zhouzhou carried a stack of plates taller than herself to the table. Seeing the two still standing there, she quickly waved at them, “Dad, come eat.”

“Okay.” They nodded and walked over, their expressions calm as if nothing had happened. Zhouzhou was truly famished.

She finished eight bowls of rice in one go. Just as she was about to get a ninth bowl, she suddenly remembered something and withdrew her chubby hand.

Seeing this, Ye Lingfeng asked curiously, “What’s wrong?” Zhouzhou touched the fat around her waist, hesitated, and shook her head, “I can’t eat anymore. I need to lose weight.”

“Mm?” Ye Lingfeng frowned, “You’re too young to be worrying about weight.”

Zhouzhou touched her head, sighed, and with a troubled expression, said, “But I’m too short. Grandma said eating less might make me grow taller, not just gain weight.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng narrowed his eyes and turned to Qin Lie, “Is this how you take care of Zhouzhou? Not letting her eat?”

At this, Zhouzhou hurriedly waved her hands, “No, no, Grandma and Dad let me eat. It’s just that I want to grow tall like Dad!”

Ye Lingfeng couldn’t help but imagine his daughter at six feet two inches tall, and he shuddered, quickly patting Zhouzhou’s head, afraid she might suddenly sprout up.

Looking at his plump daughter, he was at a loss for words. After a moment, he found his voice and coughed lightly, “Zhouzhou, girls don’t need to be that tall.”

“Why?” Zhouzhou tilted her head, displeased, “Dad, do you look down on me?”

How could he not trust her? The little girl, brimming with competitive spirit, declared, “I will definitely grow taller than Dad in the future.”

Then she added, “Taller than both of you combined.”

Ye Lingfeng: “…”

Qin Lie: “…”

There was no need for that. Ye Lingfeng wiped his face, unwilling to continue the conversation, fearing she might grow into a towering tree.

Anyway, she couldn’t grow that tall, so no need to worry. With that thought, he sighed in relief and quickly changed the subject, “How’s school? Have you graduated from kindergarten?”

Zhouzhou shook her head, “Not yet. Summer vacation starts next week. Dad, will you come to pick me up? Grandma said we should take pictures to commemorate.”

Although usually only the kids from top classes of the kindergarten could participate in the graduation ceremony, the principal allowed them to join because they skipped grades.

Zhouzhou, who had never participated in a graduation ceremony, was very excited. She hoped both dads could be there.

See his daughter looking at him expectantly, Ye Lingfeng couldn’t refuse, so he patted her head and nodded, “Alright.”

Zhouzhou’s face lit up with joy, and she threw herself into his arms. Qin Lie watched them, saying nothing, given their long separation.

Huo Ji’an glanced at Zhouzhou and then quickly ate his food. If Chubby Girl ate so much and still didn’t grow taller, wouldn’t he remain short forever? No, absolutely not!

Driven by a sense of crisis, Huo Ji’an proudly ate… half a bowl more. After dinner, the two children couldn’t stay awake any longer.

After a night of excitement, Zhouzhou’s eyes could barely stay open. Ye Lingfeng carried her back to the room, watching her sleep peacefully, and finally felt at ease.

Remembering Qin Lie’s words, his face darkened again. Some people indeed needed to be dealt with.