After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 596

Chapter 596: The Unyielding Heart of a Thief
The smartass immediately came online, embracing Ye Lingfeng and cooing in a playful tone, “Daddy, you are the most generous person in this world, aren’t you?”

“No, I’m not.” Ye Lingfeng didn’t fall for it at all. Having been fooled once, he wasn’t so easily manipulated.

Zhouzhou looked pitifully at him, patting her thigh, her small mouth opening as she fake cried, “My life is so hard!”

Having two jealous dads was tough; she couldn’t withstand their jealousy!

Xi Mo watched for a while, unable to resist any longer. He gave Ye Lingfeng a glare, feeling that he had seemed reliable for a moment, only to revert to being childish again.

Seeing Zhouzhou crying so dramatically, he reminded, “There’s no signal on the island, he can’t send any messages.”

At his words, Zhouzhou’s crying instantly stopped, and she looked at Ye Lingfeng somewhat smugly.

Heh heh, the little troublemaker wasn’t afraid of getting caught!

Ye Lingfeng pinched her chubby cheek impatiently. “Even if there’s no signal now, I can still send messages when we’re out, right?”

Hearing this, Zhouzhou was taken aback for a moment. Then, her head drooped weakly on his shoulder, pretending to be resigned, “Daddy, of course you can. As long as you’re happy, I’m fine with it. I can skip a meal or two, endure a few more beatings, and say a few more nice words to make you happy.”

Punishment and beatings were out of the question; Qin Lie doted on her too much to allow that. But he had to be appeased.

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s brows furrowed. This couldn’t go on. He didn’t want to witness this scene.

“Forget it.” He pocketed his phone. “I won’t send it. I’ll keep it for myself.”

Instantly, Zhouzhou’s mood lifted, and she snuggled closer to him, acting spoiled. “Daddy is the best. I don’t need any proof; I know Daddy loves me the most!”

She added, “Both daddies love me. You’re both the best daddies in the world!”

If only they wouldn’t get jealous, that would be perfect.

Watching the girl acting coquettishly, Ye Lingfeng snorted lightly and didn’t say anything more.

Zhouzhou couldn’t help but relax, melting into his embrace. It was really difficult to coax Daddy.

Xi Mo watched this scene from the side, lips slightly pursed. He suddenly realized that even if he hadn’t intervened, they wouldn’t have really quarreled.

This was probably their unique way of getting along, and he couldn’t fit into it. Was this the inherent bond between father and daughter? He looked at the affectionate pair and found himself momentarily dazed.

After a while, as if sensing his gaze, Zhouzhou turned her head to look at him, puzzled. “Uncle, what’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?”

“No.” Xi Mo’s eyes narrowed slightly.

But Ye Lingfeng saw through his thoughts with a raised eyebrow. “Someone’s envious and wants a little daughter, too.”

At his words, Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up. “I want a little sister!”

She looked at Xi Mo eagerly. “Uncle, do you need a love talisman? It can help you meet Auntie sooner.”

Xi Mo immediately refused, “No need.”

With that, he left without saying another word, his retreating figure seeming somewhat hurried.

Zhouzhou looked at him blankly, not understanding what had happened.

Ye Lingfeng chuckled and tousled her hair. “Your uncle is like a stubborn old tree; who knows when he’ll bloom.”

Zhouzhou sighed deeply. “Uncle is also unlucky in love.”

“Also?” Ye Lingfeng raised an eyebrow. “Who else?”

“Daddy.” Zhouzhou propped up her chubby face, looking even more distressed. “Daddy’s love life is even worse.”

Qin Lie, huh? Ye Lingfeng figured it out. So, they all came to steal his daughter.

He felt annoyed. If they had the ability, they should find their own daughters! Why compete for his?

He was really not pleased. He squeezed her head slightly harder, inadvertently flattening the golden ingots hairpin on her head.

He was shocked for a moment, quickly letting go and pretending nothing had happened. He absolutely couldn’t admit it! Otherwise, he’d lose his daughter too!

Zhouzhou, oblivious, continued to cling to her beloved daddy, unaware that her favorite golden ingots had been flattened!

The Ancestral Master sat cross-legged on the statue, cracking melon seeds as he watched the scene.

Glancing at the evil spirit beside him, he teased, “He’s squishing your Little Celestial Master’s golden ingots. Aren’t you going to complain? Aren’t you good at that?”

The evil spirit, now sitting against the wall with a swollen face, held a handkerchief it had somehow acquired, glaring at the Ancestral Master.

The handkerchief was nearly torn apart from being clenched so tightly! Feeling both aggrieved and frightened, wanting to fight back but unable to, it lamented its miserable fate.

It just wanted to gain a little more favor in the Little Celestial Master’s heart, surpassing that thousand-year-old evil spirit. Why was it so hard? It felt like giving up on life.

On the side, the thousand-year-old evil spirit stood with folded arms, shaking its head.

With a slight raise of its chin and a disdainful look in its eyes, it seemed to say, “To become a true master, one must have mastery over skills, not just flattery. Flattery only yields temporary benefits and won’t last long. I, on the other hand, am the most capable assistant to the Little Celestial Master!”

Zhouzhou was oblivious to the thoughts of the two evils, as Ye Lingfeng held her, going over the day’s events once more.

During the meeting earlier, while the others were seasoned veterans who could quickly identify the issues, Zhouzhou lacked experience.

Recognizing this rare opportunity, Ye Lingfeng meticulously went through each person’s actions and their pros and cons with her.

Zhouzhou understood the importance of this and listened attentively. By bedtime, her mind was filled with these thoughts, as if she had possessed those people, mentally retracing their steps from the previous day.

This was all new to Zhouzhou, and she found it intriguing at first. By the second day, she was still energetic, continuing to discuss with Ye Lingfeng.

Zhao Xinghua and the commander nodded approvingly. A clever and eager-to-learn girl like her was hard not to like.

Rubbing his chin, Zhao Xinghua said, “Since we’re here, and there’s still the individual competition, why don’t we spar again?”

As he said this, a hint of calculation flashed in his eyes. His plans were clicking into place.

Zhouzhou had already fought most of the people from the Fourth Bureau, leaving only Ye Lingfeng, Wan Leng, Lu Ye, and a few others whom she couldn’t defeat.

The others wouldn’t contribute much to her training; they could only give her more combat experience but couldn’t help her reach her full potential.

But Xi Mo and the others were different. They were ready-made training partners, perfect for her development. After all, it was only natural for a uncle to train his niece.

Commander couldn’t help but glare at him. “I know what you’re up to even if you don’t say it.”

Always trying to sweeten the deal after taking advantage.

He knew Zhao Xinghua well, and Zhao Xinghua knew him just as well. Seeing that he had been seen through without even blushing, Zhao Xinghua smiled and said, “So, are you agreeing or not?”

The general shot him a sideways glance and then looked at Zhouzhou, sighing helplessly.

How could he not agree? He truly valued talent, just like Zhao Xinghua.

After a moment of thought, the general suddenly said, “What good will a couple of days do? If you really want to train this little girl, why not let her stay with us for a while longer? That way, we can really train her.”

If she stays longer, she might even find it more fun here. Then keeping her wouldn’t be out of the question.

Not far away, Zhouzhou suddenly looked up and touched the golden ingot on her head.

Why did she suddenly smell the scent of money again?