After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 776

Chapter 776: Jade Mountain is Here!
Who said you have to arrive late to save time? Zhouzhou arrived early but still found no one there! Lying on her bed, she patted her little tummy and praised her own cleverness.

In the cafeteria, several people were dumbfounded. Dou Qiang slapped his forehead, “Oh right!” How come he didn’t think of that?

Oh no, he felt his brain couldn’t keep up with the little girl. It seemed like they were going to lose this round. Wei Fangyi, hearing this, was momentarily amused. So, Zhouzhou had been scheming during lunchtime, huh? That little foodie.

“Let’s train a bit more after we finish eating,” Wei Fangyi suggested. Hard work could make up for lack of talent. They had one advantage: their extended training time. Zhouzhou, the little shrimp, had to go to bed at eight to grow taller.

“Yeah, let’s continue tonight!” Dou Qiang declared, fired up. They wouldn’t let her outwork them!

Xi Mo, learning about this, made sure to avoid crossing paths with them when he took Zhouzhou home, lest she join their late-night training sessions. He was mainly worried Zhouzhou would follow them and miss out on growing taller.

Zhouzhou, snuggled in her blanket, was completely unaware of her competitors’ covert efforts. Xi Mo had his own training plan too.

A week later, Zhouzhou, wearing her sensing suit and helmet securely fastened, asked Commander, “Uncle, is my little Jade Mountain ready?”

He had promised her that if she completed the training without any injury, he would reward her with a small Jade Mountain. Yesterday, she had achieved this, and today, it was time for a formal attempt.

The sensing suit was extremely sensitive; any contact would cause smoke, marking a failure. Zhouzhou had to navigate through the mechanisms without a scratch to pass.

Determined for her Jade Mountain, she was ready to give it her all!

Commander nodded and took out a box. “Don’t worry, I keep my promises.”

Zhouzhou’s eyes were glued to the little Jade Mountain, her mouth watering. Seeing this, Xi Mo stepped in, adjusted her helmet, patted her head, and said warmly, “Good luck.”

“Mm!” Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, boldly stepping into the training area.

Xi Mo and Commander watched from the monitoring room. Soon, Zhouzhou began moving with lightning speed. The traps were fast, but her movements were faster. Her wooden sword sparkled with every swing, and her senses were honed to perfection. She was swift and decisive.

Commander’s face broke into a smile. “Well-trained indeed,” he said, patting Xi Mo’s shoulder.

Xi Mo’s lips curved into a proud smile. “Zhouzhou is very smart.”

It wasn’t just self-praise; Zhouzhou was indeed quick to absorb what she learned and rarely repeated mistakes. Commander felt a pang of envy. Such a promising talent, and she was under Zhao Xinghua’s control.

He leaned closer to Xi Mo and asked, “If I get a hold of the Jade Mountain, do you think I could persuade the little girl to join us?”

“No,” Xi Mo replied bluntly, without hesitation.

Commander’s face froze, and he was slightly displeased. “How can you be so sure?”

Xi Mo remained impassive. “Because the Fourth Bureau is preparing a gold mountain for her.”

He added, “Several of them, actually.”

Commander’s face twisted with envy. It took him a year’s worth of tasks to acquire one Jade Mountain, while the Fourth Bureau easily got several gold mountains. He was so jealous he almost considered switching sides.

No, no. He quickly dismissed the dangerous thought. Fourth Bureau already had Zhao Xinghua. It would be a demotion for him to join them.

He sighed longingly but didn’t give up. “You’re underestimating Zhouzhou. Such a fine girl isn’t just motivated by money. True affection is worth more than gold.”

Xi Mo glanced at him, not wanting to crush his hopes. Zhouzhou had tasted much more than gold; such tricks wouldn’t work on her.

“Speak to her yourself when she’s out,” Xi Mo said, pushing Commander toward the exit.

Commander turned to see Zhouzhou emerging from the training area, looking as pristine as when she entered. Not a hint of smoke on her.

Commander’s eyes widened. She had done it! He hadn’t expected her to succeed, let alone in just fifteen minutes.

Determined, he quickly walked over and handed her the Jade Mountain. Crouching down with a sincere smile, he said, “Zhouzhou, you’re amazing!”

“Are you really not interested in joining us?”

“We might not be as rich as the Fourth Bureau, but we have genuine care.”

“You’re still young; you don’t understand. Money isn’t everything; true heart is invaluable. Do you get it?”

“Gold and silver are fleeting; a higher pursuit in life is what matters.”

Zhouzhou hugged the small Jade Mountain, her expression tightening. She looked at Commander suspiciously. “Uncle, are you trying to trick me out of my gift?”

Commander was taken aback. “No, of course not.”

Zhouzhou relaxed, realizing she wasn’t being deceived. She had encountered similar empty promises before, and she was cautious.

She seriously countered, “No, Uncle, what you said isn’t right.”

“If you’re unwilling to even give money, how can there be true affection?”

Xi Mo couldn’t help but smile at her response. Commander was stunned, his mouth twitching. Xi Mo’s prediction had come true.

Not giving up, Commander gritted his teeth and said, “I’ll also give you a Jade Mountain. Decide then.”

He handed her a map with a marked mountain, trying to appear generous despite feeling a sting in his heart. “Consider it a gift.”

Zhouzhou’s eyes sparkled. “Wow!”

She eagerly accepted the map. Seeing her excitement, Commander sighed in relief. It was all right; there was still time.

That night, Zhouzhou was sound asleep when she was suddenly nudged awake. Groggily opening her eyes, she saw Ancestral Master’s grinning face close to hers.

Zhouzhou startled and almost threw a punch. Recognizing him, she stopped and asked in confusion, “Ancestral Master, what’s up?”

Ancestral Master, grinning widely, tugged at her sleeve. “Zhouzhou, it’s time for the Jade Mountain. Let’s go!”