After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 892

Chapter 892: Persuasion
“Well,” Zhao Xinghua cleared his throat and said, “I’ve heard that Mr. Qin doesn’t want Zhouzhou to continue staying in the Fourth Bureau?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie remained silent for a moment and said nothing.

Ye Lingfeng, who was watching his chubby daughter constantly trying to sit on Qin Lie’s lap, gave her a glare and, with some annoyance, picked her up and held her in his arms. He glanced at Qin Lie sideways and said, “You were the one who agreed in the first place. What, are you backing out now?”

“Breaking your word invites a lightning strike.”

As soon as Zhouzhou heard this, she panicked and quickly said, “Strike me! Strike me! I’ll take the hit for Dad!”

Before she even finished speaking, she got a little tap on the head.

She pitifully looked up at Ye Lingfeng, feeling a bit wronged.

However, Ye Lingfeng didn’t show any sympathy, snorting coldly as he sarcastically said, “What’s the rush? You already have a lightning bolt waiting for you. You’re like a clay Buddha crossing a river, barely able to save yourself, and you’re still thinking of being your dad’s precious girl.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou suddenly remembered.

Oh, right.

She had broken her word too.

She wondered why Heavenly Thunder hadn’t struck yet. Could it be that he was waiting to unleash some massive attack?

Thinking about it, Zhouzhou covered her head nervously, glancing around, afraid that lightning might suddenly appear.

Seeing her like this, Ye Lingfeng snorted again.

Little brat, trying to act all father-daughter sweet in front of him, huh!

Even though Zhouzhou had settled down, Ye Lingfeng still looked displeased as he turned his gaze to Qin Lie.

It was all his fault for luring Zhouzhou away!

Seeing his expression, Qin Lie’s lips curled slightly. He turned his attention to Zhao Xinghua, his expression becoming more serious as he said earnestly, “I do regret it somewhat.”

The truth was, he was scared.

He had known it would be dangerous, but he didn’t realize just how dangerous it would be.

The tropical rainforest had claimed the lives of countless people, but the places Zhouzhou might go in the future could be even more perilous.

Thinking about this filled him with worry.

“I’m afraid something might happen to Zhouzhou,” he said, letting out a long sigh, openly expressing his vulnerability.

Qin Lie had lived for over twenty years, and he had never been afraid in the business world, nor had he been scared when people schemed against him.

But this time, he was truly scared.

Hearing his words, Ye Lingfeng looked over as well, his lips pressed tightly together. This time, he didn’t mock or sneer; he just watched in silence.

Zhouzhou opened her mouth but then dropped her head.

She knew that what made her dad even more worried was that she had snuck away without telling him.

He knew nothing about it, so he had been really angry.

But deep down, her dad still cared about her.

She always knew that with how adorable she was, there was no way her dad wouldn’t want her.

Thinking about this, the little chubby girl’s eyes brightened again, and she pinched her own chubby cheeks in a serious manner.

This wasn’t just fat; this was the key to her success!

Zhao Xinghua sighed after hearing what Qin Lie had said.

It seemed a bit heartless to try to persuade him now.

But since when had he ever acted like a decent person?

If he had been decent, would Zhouzhou have ended up being recruited at such a young age?

With that thought, he hypocritically said, “I understand how you feel.”

“However, I would still like to ask Mr. Qin to give me a little more time. Let me show you some information, and if you still feel the same way after watching it, we can discuss it further.”

With that, he clicked something on his computer.

His image instantly disappeared from the screen, replaced by several photographs.

The images showed chaos and carnage, with bodies strewn everywhere.

Zhao Xinghua’s voice carried a heavy tone as it came through the speakers. “All these people were killed because of Garen and his group.”

“They’ve been supplying weapons to the rebels in Country C for years, and in addition to that, they themselves have been looting and committing atrocities without restraint.”

“Whether directly or indirectly, these people died because of them.”

Looking at these photos, Qin Lie felt a weight settle in his heart.

The room fell into silence.

After a while, Zhao Xinghua clicked on the computer again and played a video.

Zhouzhou suddenly said, “Huh?” It was her!

And it was a video of her on the plane.

Seeing this, Zhouzhou’s heart tightened, and she quickly turned her head to look at Qin Lie, feeling guilty.

Qin Lie’s brow furrowed.

He had previously looked into Zhouzhou’s situation, but he hadn’t known the full details. Now, he was seeing it all play out before him.

As soon as the plane landed, a drone quietly perched on a tree, and the subsequent footage was captured by it.

Watching Zhouzhou being discovered by Garen made Qin Lie’s heart leap into his throat.

Seeing how she later toyed with them, his emotions were complicated.

He felt both pride and fear.

His daughter was indeed amazing.

But it had been far too dangerous.

Ye Lingfeng had only heard the story from Zhouzhou before, but now that he’d seen it, he couldn’t help but chuckle. He ruffled Zhouzhou’s hair and then turned to Qin Lie, saying, “Now can you rest assured? Zhouzhou’s really skilled. Don’t underestimate her just because she’s…small.”

He paused, then corrected himself, “Don’t underestimate her just because she’s short.”

Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou’s little face fell. She folded her chubby arms and huffed before jumping off his lap.

With her hands on her hips, she declared, “I’m chubby! I won’t tire you anymore!”

Then, she dove headfirst into Qin Lie’s arms.

Finally, she had found her chance!

Ye Lingfeng gave her a look of disappointment. Can’t you have a bit more self-respect?

Zhouzhou ignored him, happily snuggling her head into Qin Lie’s chest, then peeked up at him to see his reaction.

Seeing that he didn’t throw her off, she immediately hugged him tightly, her little legs swinging gleefully.

Self-respect? Can you eat that? Of course, Dad is more important!

Holding Zhouzhou, Qin Lie looked at her innocent and fearless little face and felt a bit helpless.

He wasn’t as brave as she was.

Zhao Xinghua, watching Qin Lie’s expression, noticed a change and seized the opportunity. “Zhouzhou has talent and ability. If she were my daughter, I would have sent her on missions when she was one year old!”

As soon as he said that, Ye Lingfeng shot him a glare, sneering, “You really aren’t human, are you?”

Good thing Zhouzhou wasn’t his daughter–who knows what kind of abuse she would’ve suffered under him.

Seriously, is that something a normal person would say?

Zhouzhou also furrowed her little brow and said, “A mission at one year old? My grave would’ve had grass growing seven meters tall by now.”

She was brave, not stupid!

Realizing he had exaggerated, Zhao Xinghua coughed awkwardly, “Ahem, you get the point. You know what I mean.”

Qin Lie did understand.

If not for all that, Ye Lingfeng wouldn’t have agreed.

His concern for Zhouzhou wasn’t any less than his own.

Qin Lie fell silent, still unsure.

Fearing that he would really stop Zhouzhou, the Ancestral Master, who had been watching anxiously, suddenly appeared. His golden aura was at stake!

He quickly floated out and said, “No need to worry! I’m here, I’ll protect her. There’s nothing to be afraid of. This girl has a long life ahead of her!”

Seeing him, Zhouzhou remembered something. “Ancestral Master, where’s Heavenly Thunder?”

She was scared when it was around, but even more frightened when she couldn’t see it.

The Ancestral Master was about to speak when something caught his attention. His expression froze, and he gave Zhouzhou a meaningful look.

Why did you have to bring that up?

Zhouzhou also sensed something was wrong and immediately covered her head, turning in terror to see–

A thundercloud floating toward her, ready to strike…