Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 135 - 130: Beast Tide

After asking Pang Zhi, Tang Yiyi finally understood the ins and outs of the matter. Her instinct told her that He Lin was problematic, yet she keenly noticed that Pang Zhi’s attitude towards He Lin was different, even intentionally or unintentionally shielding her!

She raised an eyebrow and wisely didn’t clarify this to Pang Zhi. She simply reminded him to be careful in the future and then dropped the subject. Later, Pang Zhi changed his clothes and hurriedly went out, only returning at dusk. He came back smiling, seeming to have had a pleasant afternoon.

Tang Yiyi didn’t ask what he did out there, nor inquire whether he confronted Xiao Yu and He Lin, or if the issue was resolved. She trusted Pang Zhi to have his own judgment and was not prepared to interfere rashly.

For the next three days, Pang Zhi didn’t go out, and after three days, he traveled back to Wu City, not returning until after the Spring Festival.

When Pang Zhi left, he promised confidently to bring back gifts for her and her little nephew. Tang Yiyi didn’t take it to heart; as her belly grew bigger, the only thing she cared about was giving birth safely.

Whether the baby was developing too well was uncertain, but he caused a stir several times a day, seemingly eager to come out. With his commotion, Tang Yiyi also began to look forward to it.

Zhang Xue was grateful for her lifesaving grace, following her almost everywhere except the kitchen, which Zhang Xue never entered to avoid suspicion.

Tang Yiyi observed that Zhang Xue’s body was recovering well, and she could even use her wood ability to heal wounds, making her glad to have saved her. Having given birth before, Zhang Xue had more experience, and being a wood ability user, she had learned medicine and could help deliver the baby!

This way, she wouldn’t have to risk going to a hospital or a shady clinic.

Zhang Xue had long realized that Tang Yiyi didn’t want others to know about her pregnancy, but she asked nothing. Having secrets herself, she naturally wouldn’t foolishly dig into Tang Yiyi’s secrets. Moreover, Tang Yiyi was her lifesaver!

Upon realizing that Tang Yiyi wouldn’t go to the hospital to deliver, Zhang Xue specifically studied related medical knowledge and memorized all the key points. Despite having learned all of this before, she reviewed it again to ensure nothing could go wrong.

The Spring Festival was quite lively, marking the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. Many people worked hard and lived desperately all year, celebrating on the day of the Spring Festival.

The Tang Family’s business was exceptionally good because of this. All seats were booked early. Fortunately, Tang Yiyi was now a First Level Peak Superpower User, capable of handling six pots simultaneously, or she wouldn’t cope alone.

Even so, she remained busy all day, having almost no time for rest.

Soon, the winter break ended, and Pang Zhi returned to Qinghe City with a pile of gifts. Obviously in high spirits, he eagerly started sharing what he saw and heard with Tang Yiyi upon meeting her. First, he boasted about how impressive his older brother Pang Xiao was, then informed her that because of the Tang Family’s successful business, his father incredibly praised him.

Nonetheless, Tang Yiyi observed that when Pang Zhi mentioned Pang Xiao, joy filled his face, his tone full of pride. However, when speaking of his father Pang De, stepmother Sun Yue, and half-brother Pang Xiao, Pang Zhi’s smile became strained, even showing undisguised contempt and ridicule!

Tang Yiyi said nothing but noted this secretly. Though she only collaborated with Pang Zhi and had a contract in hand, Pang Zhi had the entire Pang Family behind him! From his implications, it appeared that Pang Group’s leader Pang De had already noticed the small Tang Family. If he wanted to take over the Tang Family, she had little chance!

Pang De was different from Xiong Wei, who was just a minor character, while Pang De possessed the entire Pang Group! Considering Pang Group’s scope, it naturally tangled with many powerful figures, making such a behemoth impossible for her to shake!

Tang Yiyi couldn’t avoid worrying!

Soon after, she found herself with no energy to worry about the Tang Family. As spring arrived, mutant beasts outside Safe City suddenly became agitated. Every year, spring is the mating season for many mutant beasts, so they always get restless in spring, even gathering to attack Safe City.

During spring each year, there are more patrol teams outside Safe City, and the defense becomes stricter to ensure the city’s safety. This year was no different, except the mutant beasts seemed more restless than in previous years!

As each piece of news traveled back to Qinghe City, the atmosphere inside Safe City gradually grew oppressive and heavy. Meanwhile, Tang Yiyi’s due date was approaching!

With only nine days until the due date, the entire Qinghe City closed down completely. All superpower users stopped going out to hunt and were instead organized into a temporary guard team, receiving rigorous training and staying on alert.

School remained in session; compared to home, schools with special reinforcements were even safer.

The whole Qinghe City entered a state of wartime preparation, the atmosphere unusually tense. Many shops had to shut down, including the Tang Family. At such times, no one was in the mood to dine out.

Tang Yiyi and Zhang Xue temporarily moved out from the Tang Family to stay at Pang Zhi’s villa in the Central District. Most of the residents in the Central District were dignitaries and celebrities, hence the highest defense level was there, and Pang Zhi’s villa even had a layer of shielding, which made living there much safer!

Therefore, when Pang Zhi invited Tang Yiyi to move over, she didn’t hesitate, directly relocating with Zhang Xue.

With seven days until the due date, the first batch of "Suicide Squad" was sent out of Safe City. These individuals were mostly old, weak, sick, and disabled, joining the "Suicide Squad" to earn Credit Points and Contribution Points for their families. Equipped with devices, they primarily went to scout enemy situations; the more intelligence they gathered, the more Credit Points and Contribution Points their families could receive. If surrounded by mutant beasts, they could also detonate bombs on their bodies to perish with the mutant beasts.

With five days left until the due date, the first hunt commenced, involving over ten thousand participants. Most of these were not superpower users but ordinary individuals who had to kill as many mutant beasts as possible to earn Credit Points and Contribution Points.

More superpower users were stationed inside Safe City to guard against mutant beast attacks.

With three days remaining until the due date, mutant beasts began to wildly assault Safe City. These mutant beasts came in various types, with mutated insects being the most numerous, lining up densely and horrifyingly.

Giant birds soared over Safe City, watching the people below covetously, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for it with recommendation votes, monthly votes; your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)