Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 146 - 141: Aftereffects

The news of Pang Zhi’s injury had to be relayed to Pang Xiao. However, the two bodyguards were completely exhausted and found it difficult even to speak, so it fell upon Tang Yiyi to contact Pang Xiao.

Tang Yiyi understood that these two bodyguards were, after all, employed by Pang Xiao. Now that something happened to Pang Zhi, they couldn’t avoid responsibility. Naturally, they would cover their faces to face Pang Xiao, let alone tell him such bad news. However, she and Pang Zhi were merely partners, so she had no fear of Pang Xiao. After obtaining Pang Xiao’s contact number from the bodyguards, she contacted him directly.

Her sudden contact clearly surprised Pang Xiao. When the video was connected, he looked at her face in astonishment and frowned, asking, "Are you Tang Xiao? What is this about? Did something happen to Xiao Zhi?"

His expression changed rapidly, and almost without waiting for Tang Yiyi to speak, he had already guessed the truth of the matter, his face turning extremely grim.

Tang Yiyi had learned from Pang Zhi long ago that the two brothers had depended on each other for many years, so their bond was exceptionally deep. Now, with Pang Zhi suddenly in trouble, lying in the operating room with an uncertain fate, such news was undoubtedly too cruel for Pang Xiao. However, she still nodded and said in a low voice, "Pang Zhi is indeed in trouble. He’s currently lying in the operating room with mostly comminuted fractures and internal organ ruptures. The doctors are performing surgery on him, but the results are not out yet. You’d better come over."

Pang Xiao’s face instantly became even uglier. Although he had guessed that something happened to Pang Zhi, he hadn’t expected it to be so severe! Upon hearing Tang Yiyi’s description of Pang Zhi’s injuries, his eyes turned red with anger: "What exactly happened?"

At this moment, the screen suddenly started shaking. Tang Yiyi could even hear Pang Xiao on the other end instructing someone about his departure. She knew Pang Xiao was definitely rushing over, so she didn’t bother with extra words, concisely explaining the situation to him.

After listening, Pang Xiao said, "Thank you for saving Xiao Zhi. I will rush over immediately. But before I arrive, I hope you can stay with Xiao Zhi and don’t let anyone else approach him, including those two bodyguards! I can’t trust them right now!"

Such a request was of course not something Tang Yiyi could refuse. Even though she wasn’t familiar with Pang Xiao, she regarded Pang Zhi as a younger brother in her heart. Now, with something having happened to Pang Zhi, although she wasn’t as anxious as Pang Xiao, she still felt concerned and hoped nothing else would happen to Pang Zhi.

Before ending the call, she couldn’t help but admonish, "Be careful on your way here. After all, it’s a long journey. If something happens to you, what about Xiao Zhi? I’ll watch over Xiao Zhi for you and won’t let anyone harm him again."

Pang Xiao, with red eyes, thanked her again, but he was short on time and couldn’t say much more. After briefly expressing his thanks, he ended the call. Tang Yiyi put away her personal terminal, glanced nonchalantly at the two immobile bodyguards, and then shifted her gaze to the tightly closed operating room.

The green "In Surgery" sign was glaringly bright. Tang Yiyi sighed, found a chair to sit down on, and after thinking for a while, contacted Zhang Xue: "Xue, how is Tang Yuan? Is he making trouble?"

Zhang Xue shook her head and asked with concern, "Tang Yuan is fine, but are you in the hospital? Did something happen?"

Tang Yiyi did not elaborate, only instructed, "Xiao Zhi is injured and undergoing emergency treatment. Please look after Tang Yuan and the Tang Family for me. If anything happens, let me know. I might have to stay in the hospital for a while."

Although curious, Zhang Xue wisely didn’t ask further questions, only saying, "Yiyi, if you need anything, just let me know. I’ll help if I can."

Tang Yiyi spoke with her a few more times, and seeing that Zhang Xue had other matters to attend to, she closed the call.

The surgery lasted ten hours, and Tang Yiyi waited outside the operating room for ten hours as well, with meals specially delivered by Tang Family staff.

Ten hours later, the tightly shut operating room finally opened, and Pang Zhi was pushed out. The effects of the drug on the two bodyguards had not yet worn off, so despite their anxiety, they could only watch anxiously. Tang Yiyi, however, approached immediately. She glanced at Pang Zhi, seeing his eyes closed and face pale, and had to ask the doctor: "Doctor, how is my friend?"

The doctor, looking exhausted, still dutifully said, "The surgery was very successful, but his injuries are too severe. He hasn’t yet passed the critical stage and needs to be observed first."

Tang Yiyi knew this was the best result, and didn’t make it difficult for the doctor. Watching as Pang Zhi was taken to the intensive care unit, she quickly instructed in her mind: "Pudding, could you help me check Xiao Zhi’s current physical condition, perform a detailed examination, and deduct as many points as necessary from my account."

Pudding unusually comforted her, saying, "Don’t worry, host. I have a feeling that the little fatty will be okay."

Tang Yiyi forced a smile, then immediately dialed Pang Xiao’s contact number. Pang Xiao was already on his way. He was traveling by car and had contacted her several times on the way merely to inquire about the outcome of Pang Zhi’s surgery.

As soon as she dialed, Pang Xiao quickly answered: "Is the surgery over? What are the results?"

Tang Yiyi could tell Pang Xiao was nervous, so she didn’t keep him in suspense and quickly told him the results: "The doctor said the surgery was very successful, but Xiao Zhi’s injuries are too severe, so he’s still not out of danger and needs observation. I’m here watching over him, and his condition is relatively stable. Try not to worry too much, and be careful on your way."

Pang Xiao thanked her again, then quickly ended the call.

Just as the image disappeared, Tang Yiyi noticed tears in Pang Xiao’s eyes. It was then she realized Pang Xiao probably didn’t want to show a vulnerable side in front of her, which is why he ended the call so hastily.

She smiled helplessly and kept her gaze fixed on the intensive care room where Pang Xiao was, waiting for Pudding’s test results.

Pudding’s test took ten minutes, but for Tang Yiyi, those ten minutes felt exceptionally long, giving her the illusion that time had come to a standstill.

Finally, after ten minutes had passed, Pudding’s voice sounded in her mind: "According to the test results, the little fatty should make it through this time, but... his body is severely damaged, which is likely to affect the awakening of his superpower."

Tang Yiyi immediately became anxious: "Pudding, what do you mean by that?"

Pudding: "It means that Pang Zhi may either be unable to awaken his superpower, or his talent level may be very low."

Tang Yiyi suddenly clenched her fist and murmured to herself: "How could this happen?"

Pudding suddenly consoled her: "But don’t worry, host. If Pang Zhi’s body can be properly conditioned, this situation shouldn’t occur."

Tang Yiyi suddenly wanted to pull Pudding out and give it a good beating! (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)