After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me

Chapter 1057 Miss Justice

Zhouzhou is hiding something from him.

Li Yuanming is certain.

But she won't tell him.

As he thought about it, a hint of sadness flashed in Li Yuanming's eyes. His little disciple, who had always been so clingy, now had a secret she wasn't sharing with him.

It's not that she doesn't want to, it's that she can't.

The tasks she's involved in are definitely secrets.

And the Fourth Bureau's matters are classified.

Zhouzhou inwardly scolded herself for being so careless.

She hugged Li Yuanming and, with a grin, tried to change the subject, "Master, I'm so hungry. I want to eat the vegetables you prepared for me."

Li Yuanming didn't press the matter. He snorted, placed her on the ground, and took her hand, leading her inside. "Eat, and you can't leave until you've finished!"

She may not be as chubby anymore, but she's still heavy, quite a bit heavier than before.

Zhouzhou bounced along next to him.

Of course! She's grown taller!

Li Yuanming glanced at her, "Did you bring a gift for that bald monk next door?"

Zhouzhou immediately shook her head, "No! I like Master the most!"

That's more like it.

Li Yuanming nodded in satisfaction and led her to the kitchen.

The kitchen is located in the back yard, while the front yard is where the visitors come to burn incense.

When Zhouzhou saw that the crowd had started to gather, she was a little surprised. "Master, has the incense at our temple really gotten this good?"

Li Yuanming nodded. "Yes, the younger generation likes to come here. Our temple is known for granting wishes and interpreting omens accurately. Of course, more people are coming to burn incense."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at his little disciple.

If the temple is popular, it's because the Ancestral Master is recovering well, and that's all thanks to Zhouzhou.

His little disciple really is capable—and hardworking.

Feeling a bit sorry for her, Li Yuanming kept serving Zhouzhou more food at dinner.

After the meal, he kept chatting with her.

Meanwhile, Ye Lingfeng arrived at the neighboring temple, where he offered a memorial tablet for An Ya, lit a stick of incense for her, and donated some money for the temple's upkeep.

A master comes daily to chant scriptures at this temple.

She was rescued by the abbot when she was just born, left abandoned in the snow during the cold winter. If it weren't for him, she would have died along with her mother.

Such a life-saving grace can't be repaid with money.

The abbot looked at Zhouzhou and said, "Master doesn't seek your repayment."

"I know," Zhouzhou climbed up to sit beside him, hugging his arm, and looked up at him with a sweet smile. "But I want to respect Master Abbot."

The little girl pouted and said in a pitiful tone, "Does Master Abbot not want me as a disciple anymore?"

"It's not your fault, I'm just too greedy, and I'm always short on money. Oh, how miserable my fate is..." she whimpered, rubbing her eyes and patting her leg.

The abbot sighed deeply, watching the completely dry eyes of Zhouzhou, who was acting pitiful but not shedding any tears. "Alright, alright, I'll take it."

Zhouzhou immediately grinned.

The abbot, shaking his head helplessly, smiled at her.

"How's life been down the mountain?"

Although he had already asked Ye Lingfeng, he still wanted to hear it directly from Zhouzhou.

Zhouzhou nodded vigorously. "It's great! Grandpa, Grandma, and Dad treat me so well!"

As she spoke, the happiness was evident on her face.

The abbot, seeing this, was reassured.

After talking for more than an hour, seeing that Zhouzhou was starting to feel sleepy, the abbot said, "You should go rest now."

Zhouzhou hesitated, not wanting to leave. She thought for a moment and said, "Then, I'll come find you tomorrow night?"

She immediately felt guilty, as if sneaking around wasn't quite right.

But the abbot didn't mind. He smiled gently, his eyes filled with warmth. "Sure, I'll have someone prepare some vegetarian buns."

"Mm-hmm!"

Thinking of the big steamed buns, Zhouzhou couldn't help but swallow, her mouth watering.

She'd be back tonight for sure!

Reluctantly, she waved goodbye to the abbot and returned to the temple.

She crept quietly toward her room, determined not to let Li Yuanming find out. If he did, he'd make a fuss again.

Master is like a big child, even less mature than her!

Zhouzhou pouted as she muttered to herself.

Just as she was walking, passing by Li Yuanming's room, she suddenly heard her name and her heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that she's been found out already?