Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 105 - 100: Worries

Pang Zhi, after all, is doing business for the first time, and it’s still a partnership, so Pang Xiao remains uneasy. In his view, ’Tang Xiao’ has a mysterious background, exceptional intelligence, and ruthless methods, not a good partner for Pang Zhi at all! Pang Xiao feels that his foolish brother is simply no match for ’Tang Xiao’. As long as this woman wishes, she can easily manipulate Pang Zhi, and since Pang Xiao is in Hope City, he may not notice anything amiss in time, and even if he does, he might be too far away to do anything about it!

He doesn’t have a prejudice against ’Tang Xiao’, he’s just worried about his foolish brother. Personally, he quite admires a woman like ’Tang Xiao’, who is both smart and principled. If he hadn’t seen that although ’Tang Xiao’ is ruthless, she is extremely principled in her actions, never harming the innocent, even if Pang Zhi had insisted on cooperating, he wouldn’t have agreed to it!

Ever since Pang Zhi signed the contract with ’Tang Xiao’, Pang Xiao has been keeping an eye on the movements of the Tang Family, also checking daily with Pang Zhi about the business progress, fearing that Pang Zhi might encounter any troubles. So, as soon as Tang Yiyi posted the "prize quiz" announcement online, Pang Xiao hurriedly contacted Pang Zhi.

Initially, when Tang Yiyi published the first announcement, he could tell she was deliberately hyping it up to attract more attention to the Tang Family’s physical store by exploiting human curiosity. Seeing the "prize quiz" in the second announcement, he couldn’t help but praise her quietly in his heart, acknowledging he was right—’Tang Xiao’ is indeed pretty good at doing business!

However, when he saw that the grand prize was "Ant Egg Soup," he couldn’t sit still anymore! Such a rare and sought-after item, how could it be used as a prize!

How can ’Tang Xiao’ be so bold? Who gave her such confidence? Does she have ant eggs herself, or does she intend for his stupid brother to handle it?

Pang Xiao has lived amidst schemes since childhood, having been deceived himself due to negligence, resulting in the destruction of his Superpower Talent. Thus, upon seeing the words "Ant Egg Soup," he instinctively resorted to conspiracy theories and urgently contacted Pang Zhi!

Upon hearing his words, Pang Zhi quickly shook his head: "Of course not me! It’s Sister Yiyi’s own idea!" He was nearly terrified when he saw it! Why does Tang Yiyi have to use Ant Egg Soup as the grand prize? Now they’re in trouble, where on earth will they find Ant Egg Soup, he himself wants to eat it too!

Pang Zhi and Pang Xiao, being from the Pang Family, have indeed tasted these rare ant eggs before. But this item is extremely hard to come by; whenever it appears on the market, it’s quickly bought out. Although he could get it if he wanted to, it would inevitably expose his hidden strength, rendering it not worthwhile!

His biggest fear is that ’Tang Xiao’ knows about his and Pang Zhi’s identity and assumes they can easily get ahold of ant eggs, hence confidently choosing Ant Egg Soup as the grand prize! Simultaneously, he can’t help but worry if Pang Zhi bragged inadvertently in a moment of pride!

After hearing Pang Zhi’s response, he realized Pang Zhi probably didn’t act foolishly this time. He hesitated for a moment before carefully asking Pang Zhi, "Did you ask her where she plans to get Ant Egg Soup? It’s not something that is easy to acquire."

This was essentially probing for information, but Pang Zhi didn’t realize it, and subconsciously replied, "I asked her, and she said she would find a way to resolve it. Brother, why are you asking this?"

Pang Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind racing with countless possibilities until only one remained: he believed that ’Tang Xiao’ must have ant eggs in her possession. He had observed the car accident case almost throughout, clearly witnessing ’Tang Xiao’s’ calculated retaliation —a well-thought-out, step-by-step strategy!

A woman like her would never make a boast about something uncertain! Since she dared to post this announcement, it indicated she surely has access to Ant Egg Soup! Either she already has ant eggs, or she is confident she can obtain them before the store opening in early September!

Of these two possibilities, Pang Xiao leans more toward the former!

But...how did an orphan like ’Tang Xiao’ manage to obtain ant eggs? Or perhaps he was correct from the start? Is there an issue with ’Tang Xiao’s’ identity?

Yes, that must be it! ’Tang Xiao’s’ background is definitely not ordinary! Even though schools have implemented militarized management from elementary levels, it’s rare for someone from a common background to achieve what she has at her age!

Having speculated thus far, Pang Xiao suddenly remembered something else! He glanced at Pang Zhi and couldn’t help but ask, "Xiao Zhi, can you tell me what exactly is your store’s special decoration piece?"

Upon hearing this, Pang Zhi couldn’t help but beam with excitement, his chubby face full of anticipation! However, just as he instinctively opened his mouth, ready to boast to Pang Xiao, he suddenly recalled Tang Yiyi’s instructions! She had specifically instructed him to keep this secret, not to tell anyone!

Pang Zhi’s expression instantly changed! Then he felt relieved, grateful he hadn’t spilled the beans! His eyes flickered, avoiding Pang Xiao’s gaze for fear he might blurt it out, so he hurriedly said "It’s a secret" and ended the call! This made Pang Xiao so furious that he could almost strangle him!

Pang Xiao couldn’t figure out why his brother acted foolishly when he shouldn’t, and suddenly became smart when he should have been foolish? But since Pang Zhi refused to say, he couldn’t bring himself to force him. After their mother died, their father paid less and less attention to them, focusing only on that shameless woman Sun Yue and her son Pang Xiao, completely ignoring him and Pang Zhi! 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Especially when he failed to awaken his father Pang De’s Gold Element ability upon adulthood, and instead awakened his mother Zhao Yun’s Water Element ability, with his Superpower Talent only at C Level due to the sabotage from Sun Yue and Pang Xiao, their father acted as if he and Pang Zhi didn’t exist altogether!

Ever since then, Pang Xiao only had Pang Zhi as his true family. He only wished to give Pang Zhi the best, unwilling to force him!

So, although quite curious, Pang Xiao refrained from questioning Pang Zhi further, even avoiding the topic in later communications. After all, the Tang Family’s physical store opening was set for early September, he could afford to wait!

He was determined to see what exactly ’Tang Xiao’ was up to! Where does she get the confidence that this "special decoration" could stand out uniquely?

Although the gimmick is good, and the appeal of the "Ant Egg Soup" had successfully gained viral attention online, as the saying goes, "the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment!" Too much attention could raise expectations excessively high, potentially leading people to be unsatisfied with the final "special decoration"!

By that time, the Tang Family might just become a laughingstock! (To be continued. If you like this work, please cast your votes and support on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)