Chapter 26: Get Some Rest
No matter what, she could only obey him now. Otherwise, not only would she die, but those photos would also be released, and her fiancé’s family would be in danger.
After waking up, Tang Ze brushed his teeth. The progress in the past two days had been quite fast, reaching 16%.
At this rate, 3% per day, he could unlock Apocalypse Gift Pack 2.0 in about a month.
If he had three more “supplies,” the time could be halved.
Unfortunately, so far, these three were already top-tier. Having tasted the finest abalone, he couldn’t bring himself to settle for less.
Stepping onto the balcony, Tang Ze felt a chilly breeze. This weather was unusual for southern China in September. Fortunately, there was air conditioning inside.
He opened his phone. The weather app no longer displayed the temperature, but Tang Ze estimated it was only around 10 degrees Celsius outside. The weather had changed drastically.
Back in the living room, Tang Ze looked at Ye Qingyi, who instinctively shuffled back, fear evident in her eyes.
Tang Ze ignored her and patted An Bai and Sun Ting’s heads, ready to enjoy his breakfast.
Breakfast was usually the most nutritious meal of the day, but due to Ye Qingyi’s behavior, she would be eating the leftovers, as he had said.
When the chicken soup with mushrooms appeared, Ye Qingyi was stunned. They actually had such food? How was that possible?
And… were those sweet and sour pork ribs?
And even a bowl of black chicken rice noodles?
Sun Ting and An Bai, their stomachs rumbling, immediately started eating. The living room was filled with the aroma of chicken soup. Ye Qingyi’s mouth watered, and she couldn’t help but swallow, but she could only watch.
Tang Ze’s breakfast wasn’t as extravagant, just two meat buns and some porridge. He checked the complex group chat for any news.
After about ten minutes, the two women were full, and the leftovers were given to Ye Qingyi.
Only bones remained of the sweet and sour pork ribs. The black chicken rice noodles were reduced to half a bowl of soup and bones. The same was true for the chicken soup.
“Eat. Don’t just stare.”
Sun Ting said indifferently.
Ye Qingyi looked at the leftovers. She had never eaten like this in her life. But the rich aroma of chicken soup was irresistible. I need to eat to have the strength to escape.
With this self-consolation, she immediately started drinking the soup, feeling a warmth spread through her stomach. It was even more delicious than anything she had had at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
“Give her some rice.”
Tang Ze said casually. You two ate all the meat, how can she fill her stomach with just soup and bones? She needs energy to… endure.
An Bai responded and quickly scooped a large spoonful of rice. Ye Qingyi looked at the rice, feeling like she hadn’t seen it in years. With the water shortage, no one had water to cook rice; they just ate it raw to fill their stomachs.
“Eat quickly.”
An Bai reminded her. Don’t anger Tang Ze and end up with nothing to eat.
Ye Qingyi looked at An Bai gratefully. With the rice added to the chicken soup, it was almost like chicken and rice stew.
The sound of Ye Qingyi eating filled the living room. She didn’t even let the leftover bones go to waste, chewing them thoroughly before swallowing.
Burp.
Ye Qingyi couldn’t help but burp, feeling a sense of shame.
But she hadn’t felt this full in a long time. If there was another bowl, she could eat it too.
Suddenly, a familiar ringtone sounded.
“Your fiancé is really concerned about you.”
Sun Ting picked up the phone and smiled. Ye Qingyi didn’t try to snatch it back, knowing it would only anger them and lead to more pain.
“Yiyi, my father’s friend said there will be a sharp drop in temperature and a blizzard in a few days. You need to keep warm.”
“A temperature drop?”
Ye Qingyi hadn’t felt anything.
“Yes, around -20°C during the day and -40°C at night in the south. It’ll be even colder in the north. Don’t touch the snow, it’s just like the rain.”
Tang Ze frowned upon hearing this. He had thought the rain would stop, but he hadn’t expected a temperature drop. It seemed he would be stuck here.
No, he had to find a chance to go out and find more supplies. That was the top priority.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll keep warm, don’t worry.”
“Why are you crying again?”
Jiang Zihui saw his fiancée crying, and he was instantly worried.
“It’s nothing, just feeling a bit emotional.”
“Sigh, if you hadn’t gone to your sister’s place for dinner that night, you’d be with me now.”
Jiang Zihui sighed.
Ye Qingyi felt the same way. If she had left, she wouldn’t have encountered this devil.
“Sister-in-law, what are you doing?”
A youthful voice suddenly came from the phone, making Tang Ze pause. Ye Qingyi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The girl on the screen was about seventeen or eighteen, her pretty face radiating youth and vitality, with the innocence and spirit of youth. She wore a wool sweater, revealing her slightly sexy collarbone, and a Hermès summer necklace adorned her neck.
“Nana, I’m resting.”
Jiang Nana was taken aback. “Sister-in-law, you should rest well. Everything will be alright.”
“Okay, I will. Don’t worry.”
Ye Qingyi’s face flushed. How had she become like this, even using her dead brother-in-law as an excuse?
Jiang Nana didn’t understand but said encouragingly, “Sister-in-law, you must stay safe! My brother misses you so much, he even secretly looks at your photos.”
“You little brat, what are you saying?”
Jiang Zihui was embarrassed, and Ye Qingyi felt even more ashamed, feeling like she had betrayed her fiancé and was no longer worthy of him.
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