HPDBC Chapter 829 Working Overtime During the New Year
Chapter 829 Working Overtime During the New Year
"Alright," Qin Ren said, understanding Zhouzhou's concerns. The little cousin wouldn't get hurt; only someone as foolish as Qin Bei would think Zhouzhou's skills had declined. If Qin Dong believed that, he might really end up in the hospital on the first day of the year.
What was more important was that Zhouzhou would likely end up having to compensate for Qin Dong's injury or at the very least bring him some treats to visit him. Spending money on the first day of the New Year would definitely upset the little money-grubber. It was too unlucky.
With this thought, he separated the siblings and changed the subject. "No fighting on the first day of the New Year. Let's go play in the snow instead."
Zhouzhou agreed. After all, what if Qin Dong ended up getting beaten up all year? She didn't want that to be her fault. Her little head shook vigorously as she thought, but she also didn't want to disappoint her older brother. So she said, "Third Brother, I'll beat you up after the New Year. Don't worry!"
"Okay, okay!" Qin Dong nodded, still a bit naive. But then he realized something was off. "Wait, why do you get to beat me? Isn't it just practice?"
"It's the same!" Zhouzhou waved her hand dismissively, as if there was no difference.
He couldn't beat her anyway; now that she had gone through special training, she was much stronger than before. If it was just practice, it would simply be a one-sided beating.
The little girl swayed her head arrogantly, causing Qin Dong's fists to clench in determination.
Zhouzhou had learned from the worst--why did she have to pick up bad habits from Uncle Ye? Look at how infuriating her talk was now!
Ye Lingfeng, leaning against the doorframe, smiled as he watched the children play. Hearing this exchange, he nodded without hesitation. "That's right, my daughter is the strongest."
Exactly! Zhouzhou's little tail seemed to waggle up to the sky at his praise.
Now, Qin Dong couldn't help but wish the New Year would hurry up and pass; he wanted to see just what skills Zhouzhou had to be so cocky!
She was certainly capable, but she preferred not to show it easily, as it might send someone to the hospital.
At this moment, Zhouzhou wasn't really interested in fighting him. Simply put, the gap in their abilities was too wide. Luckily, Qin Dong had no idea what she was really thinking; otherwise, he'd be furious.
Qin Ren didn't see a problem with Zhouzhou's confidence--she was strong, after all. The kids played for a while until Zhouzhou kept glancing at the bushes.
Qin Bei, puzzled, asked, "Zhouzhou, what are you looking at?"
Zhouzhou reluctantly withdrew her gaze, shaking her head. "Nothing. I thought there might be some big bad guys to catch, so I could earn some money. But it looks like they're not coming."
She was disappointed; such a cowardly bunch!
With her chubby little hands, she rubbed together, full of anticipation. But looking at the empty bushes, she could only sigh in disappointment.
This time, he was determined not to let them escape.
Qin Lie's expression remained serious. "You can go with the things, but Zhouzhou doesn't need to take such risks."
Before Ye Lingfeng could respond, Zhouzhou piped up, "No way! Daddy, I want to go!"
She was looking forward to making money!
"Zhouzhou," Qin Lie's voice deepened, "this is not the time to think about money."
He rarely used such a tone with Zhouzhou.
Startled, she momentarily didn't know how to respond.
Realizing he had scared her, Qin Lie softened his tone a little but still didn't relent. With a sigh, he said, "I'm sorry. Daddy just--"
Before he could finish, Zhouzhou jumped into his arms, rubbing her little head against his chest, and cheerfully said, "It's okay! I understand; Daddy is just worried about me."
With her innocent hug, Qin Lie's heart warmed.
In Ye Lingfeng's arms, he felt a void and was a bit annoyed, but he didn't feel jealous at this moment.
It was more about the fear that Zhouzhou would give them both equal attention.
"Daddy," Zhouzhou looked up at Qin Lie, patting her little chest confidently, "Don't worry! I won't get hurt. I'm super strong now. Just ask Sharp Tongue Daddy!"
She looked at Ye Lingfeng with wide eyes.
Qin Lie turned to Ye Lingfeng as well.
Seeing this, Ye Lingfeng felt a bit annoyed at the way she referred to him but still nodded. "That's right. Zhouzhou's current strength is definitely up to the task."
"Except for her short legs; everything else is fine."
Upon hearing this, Zhouzhou's little face instantly fell.
Her fists clenched!