Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 48 - 44: It Can’t Be Her
Chu Ling stood at the door of Chu Qing’s study, his expression obscured by the sudden speculation that had just emerged in his mind. It occurred to him just now that over a month had passed since Chu Ning drugged Song Yunxiu, and Tang Yiyi, who had been caught before, had been pregnant for just over a month!
Was it a coincidence, or... was the woman that night actually Tang Yiyi?
No! Impossible! Chu Ling instinctively denied this speculation, unwilling to associate Song Yunxiu with Tang Yiyi in any way. The Song Family was the top family in Dragon Province, and Song Yunxiu was a standout among the young generation in Hua Country. Tang Yiyi was just a pitiable girl who failed to awaken her superpower and was taken advantage of; how could she have any connection with Song Yunxiu?
Their statuses were worlds apart! Given Song Yunxiu’s pride, even if he had to counteract the effects of the drug, he wouldn’t have chosen someone as lowly as Tang Yiyi!
He must be overthinking it!
Chu Ling didn’t dare to imagine what the domineering Song Family would do if it turned out the person who helped Song Yunxiu counteract the drug that night was indeed Tang Yiyi, upon discovering that Tang Yiyi was pregnant and had been murdered.
It’s difficult for superpower users to naturally conceive a child nowadays. Even if Tang Yiyi’s status was low, and Song Yunxiu wouldn’t marry her, this wouldn’t mean the Song Family would abandon her and the child she carried! 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Therefore, he must be overthinking it! With Song Yunxiu’s strength, how could a single encounter result in pregnancy? If it were true, Tang Yiyi’s constitution would be terrifying!
Thinking of Tang Yiyi made Chu Ling frown. He had known about Liu Pengyi and Liu Zhenlan’s scheme against Tang Yiyi early on. However, since he had no connections with Tang Yiyi, and she had failed to awaken her superpower, destined to remain an ordinary person with no extra value, he didn’t bother risking offending Liu Pengyi and Liu Zhenlan to seek justice for her.
He hadn’t expected Tang Yiyi to get pregnant so quickly! Upon learning this, he somewhat regretted it; if he had known Tang Yiyi possessed such capability, he would have surely helped her! He also didn’t expect Liu Pengyi and Liu Zhenlan to be so bold, bribing guards to take action while she was being escorted to completely eliminate any threats!
Although those guards claimed Tang Yiyi ran away on her own, Liu Pengyi and Liu Zhenlan’s delight since then was undeniable, clearly indicating their success! The poor Tang Yiyi was likely dead in some corner, with even her bones devoured thoroughly by mutant beasts!
Recalling the things he had accidentally discovered earlier, Chu Ling’s eyes narrowed and disdain quickly flickered across his face, followed by a deep frown. People like Liu Pengyi and Liu Zhenlan, with their vile minds, weren’t worth his attention, but matters concerning Song Yunxiu couldn’t be taken lightly!
After dismissing the possibility of Tang Yiyi, Chu Ling no longer focused on her. As he briskly walked towards the exit, he rapidly pondered various possibilities, determined to find the mysterious woman who helped Song Yunxiu counteract the drug.
Meanwhile, all of this remained unknown to Tang Yiyi, who was far away in Qinghe City. Having efficiently dealt with the mutated black ants, she began preparing ingredients needed for the next day. As the aroma of the braised pork grew richer, her anticipation increased, leaving no room for other thoughts.
The rich scent of meat filled the entire villa unrestrictedly, waking Milk Tea, who had been lazing in the bedroom, with a twitch of its nose. Its closed eyes snapped open, and it dashed out, jumping from the second floor, rolling in the air, and rushing towards the kitchen before landing!
Tang Yiyi quickly shut the kitchen door, fearing Milk Tea would cause trouble!
"Bang!" The not-so-sturdy kitchen door shut just before Milk Tea arrived, causing it to show its sharp claws, baring its teeth in a menacing "Let me in, or else!" manner.
Though cocky, it merely scratched at the door without daring to really strike, whining at Tang Yiyi: "Let me in! I want meat!"
As the braised pork simmered, the sauce thoroughly permeated the meat, making the aroma, enhanced by spices, even stronger. Milk Tea, a mutant husky pup, couldn’t resist such temptation. After experiencing Tang Yiyi’s authority over the past week, it refrained from defying her, despite its mouth watering.
After whining for a while and realizing it wouldn’t gain entry soon, Milk Tea resigned itself. Its blue eyes shifted cunningly as it dragged a soft cushion to the kitchen door, lying on it comfortably, clearly intent on watching the pot without moving!
Noticing this move from the kitchen, Tang Yiyi ground her teeth silently, eventually deciding to ignore it, avoiding the sight to keep her peace!
The braised pork needed a substantial simmering time. Meanwhile, Tang Yiyi prepared ingredients for the next day, storing them in separate containers. Once done, the braised pork was nearly ready. She turned up the heat to reduce the sauce, first serving a portion into Milk Tea’s bowl before filling a separate bowl for herself.
The finished braised pork gleamed with a beautiful reddish-brown hue, garnished with finely chopped green onions, making it look even more tempting. Unable to resist, Tang Yiyi picked a piece with her chopsticks, savoring it. Using a method exchanged from the system, it differed from her previous attempts, resulting in a richer, savory taste, without any hint of greasiness.
As she tasted the dish in the kitchen, Milk Tea slyly kept its ears perked outside. Unable to remain still after hearing movements inside, it complained relentlessly to Tang Yiyi. Exasperated, she finally opened the door to let Milk Tea in. Fortunately, being a clever mutant dog, it only glanced at the braised pork on the counter, gave Tang Yiyi an arrogant look, and then turned to its food bowl in the corner!
Tang Yiyi’s mouth twitched slightly, just about to wash rice for the meal when her terminal suddenly rang! Seeing it was Zhou Yang calling, she was curious, suspecting something. Sure enough, as soon as she answered, without leaving her a chance to speak, Zhou Yang eagerly said, "Yiyi! Do you have any side dishes there? I need them now!"
