After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me

"Mr. Divine Thunder." After leaving Li Yuxin's house, Zhouzhou didn't go back but instead found a place to sit down.

She propped up her chin, furrowing her brows tightly. "The people I've helped in the past—have many of them just returned to the way they were?"

Thinking about it like this made her feel that all her hard work over the years might have been meaningless. What was the point of all her efforts? No wonder her Merits were always fleeting, disappearing so quickly after she earned them.

As she seemed to start questioning her past, Divine Thunder's heart tightened. She mustn't let her resolve waver; if such a rare talent in the Mysterious Sects were to be ruined in her hands, it would be a grave mistake.

Instinctively, Divine Thunder rubbed its claws, sparks flying, and then thought for a moment before responding, "If you knew this was the result, would you still help them?"

Zhouzhou hadn't considered this question before, and she was momentarily stunned. After thinking it over carefully, she nodded firmly. "Yes."

Even if her efforts could only help temporarily, they were still the most difficult moments to get through. If one couldn't survive those moments, it could cost a life. She couldn't stand by and do nothing.

"Not everything is in vain," she continued.

"Therefore," Divine Thunder said, "Don't worry about the future; just do good deeds and follow your heart."

"Mm-hmm!" Zhouzhou's face showed a bit of relief.

She stood up, patted her butt, and said, "Let's go!"

"Where to?" Divine Thunder was almost unable to keep up with her thought process.

Before it could finish, Zhouzhou stopped and shot it a resentful look. "Of course, I'm going to see my poor dad. Even though I've done so many good deeds, you all don't even know where he's been taken."

Zhouzhou became upset when talking about this.

Divine Thunder became slightly guilty and didn't dare say anything further.

Zhouzhou snorted, stomped her foot, walked a few steps, then suddenly turned around. "Wait a minute, Mr. Divine Thunder, you said Yuxin's tribulation is also my test. She's taking the National College Entrance Examination next year. Could it be that my dad won't wake up until next year?"

Upon saying this, her eyes widened.

How could this be?

Even a normal person would be severely affected after lying in bed for a year. If they dared to do this to her father, she would fight them!

At that moment, Zhouzhou's expression became fierce, and Divine Thunder was worried she might just leap up and bite it.

Clearing its throat, Divine Thunder floated a bit higher to distance itself, then said, "The secrets of heaven cannot be disclosed."

Zhouzhou naturally wasn't satisfied with this answer.

She pouted and said pitifully, "Mr. Divine Thunder, if my dad is still asleep, then could you help me with my assignments later?

Divine Thunder exploded with sparks, "If you say that again, I'll strike you!"

Zhouzhou wasn't asking for help with her assignments—she was doing this on purpose!

But Zhouzhou innocently blinked at it. "Then just let my dad wake up. He'll be happy to help me with my assignments."

Hah, dream on!

Divine Thunder didn't bother with her and flew further away, crossing its arms. Zhouzhou had to tilt her head almost parallel to the ground to see it.

It seemed this method wouldn't work.

No, she'd come up with another way. Hmph, she could figure out how to deal with it!

Pouting, Zhouzhou immediately rushed to the hospital. As soon as she pushed open the door, she saw someone sitting there. Her eyes brightened, "Dad!"

Hearing her voice, Qin Lie raised his gaze and immediately softened. "You're on break?"

"Mm-hmm." Zhouzhou hurried over, "We finished military training, and the school gave us two days off. I came to check on Sharp Tongue Daddy."

Qin Lie nodded slightly, "Don't worry, he's fine. The doctor checks on him every day. Everything is normal. I've hired someone to give him massages daily, so his legs and feet are fine."

He spoke in a detailed and considerate manner.

Even holding a wet towel, he was gently wiping Ye Lingfeng.

Zhouzhou, touched, said, "Dad, you're really good to Sharp Tongue Daddy."

Qin Lie smiled slightly, "I'm doing this all for you. I just don't want you to worry."

This made Zhouzhou even more moved. She dragged a chair next to him and chattered on about her experiences during the month of military training.

Qin Lie listened quietly, radiating the aura of a loving father.

Up in the clouds, Ye Lingfeng was furious.

"This scheming dog, I knew he wasn't a good person!"

"I knew it, that's why he suddenly came to wipe my sweat. Turns out he knew Zhouzhou was coming today, huh?"

"He didn't even say anything, just wiped me all day. Usually, he just stands aside and directs others to do it."

"He's taking advantage of me while I'm unconscious! Does he have no shame? This calculating man!"

Ye Lingfeng was raging, the first time he had ever lost his temper since being taken here.

The other Divine Thunders watched in surprise, then glanced at Qin Lie, curious about what Ye Lingfeng meant by "calculating man."

This time, Ancestral Master, usually calm and collected, casually munched on seeds and looked at them, seemingly unfazed, as if he had long since gotten used to this.

If you asked him, he would say Ye Lingfeng's tantrum was completely unnecessary.

It was already so obvious. If the person lying in bed was Qin Lie, he would definitely do the same, maybe even more exaggeratedly. He might even secretly poke Qin Lie with needles behind his back.

That's how TV dramas portrayed it.

Outwardly being nice, but secretly scheming.

Seeing Ye Lingfeng furious, Ancestral Master comforted him, "Don't be upset, Qin Lie is just telling the truth. He didn't say he does this for you every day; it's just that Zhouzhou happened to see it."

"No, no, no!" Ye Lingfeng was gnashing his teeth, "He did it on purpose!"

He wasn't so clueless that he didn't know what was going on!

He could tell exactly what was happening.

Ancestral Master, still munching on seeds, said, "So, you mean you want Qin Lie to wipe your body every day?"

The question sounded strange.

Ye Lingfeng immediately gave him a look of disgust, "Who would want him to do that! Stay away from me, ugh!"

Seeing his frantic response, Ancestral Master chuckled and suddenly said, "Now I finally understand why Zhouzhou always wants you two to grow old together."

"Why?" Ye Lingfeng asked, displeased.

Ancestral Master, proudly and confidently, said, "You two together would be so lively! You argue every day, and when you can't win, you fight. Plus, you both try every possible way to compete for attention. With all that physical and mental activity, there's no way you'd get Alzheimer's when you're old."

Ye Lingfeng: "..."

What a strange perspective. Could it be that Zhouzhou really thought this way, doing it for his own good?

Pfft, pfft, pfft.

Realizing this, Ye Lingfeng spat a few times, "Even if I don't argue or fight with him, I won't get Alzheimer's!"

His health was just fine!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He glared at Qin Lie, wishing he could beat him up, wanting to snatch the towel from his hand and slap him with it. Let him act!

The next second, Ye Lingfeng's soul felt like it was being pulled by a powerful force. Before he could react, his hand had already grabbed the wet towel.

Without thinking, he threw it at Qin Lie's face. "Asshole!"