Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 208 - 203: Dad

Tang Yiyi was surprised to see the usually poker-faced Song Yunxiu so happy that even the corners of his mouth lifted. She paused for a moment but didn’t think too much about it, only assuming that her son’s charm was just too great. Song Yunxiu wanted to ask about the child’s father, but seeing Tang Yiyi’s beaming face, he suddenly felt it was better not to ask just yet.

Tang Yiyi had faced such things just upon reaching adulthood, and her past experiences were not the best of memories, so he didn’t want to be dragged down by some small-minded people!

So, Song Yunxiu shifted his thoughts and started chatting with Tang Yiyi about Tang Yuan, trying to glean more information from her. Unfortunately, Tang Yiyi was quite cautious; although she had great respect for Song Yunxiu, she was unwilling to disclose too much about Tang Yuan. She mentioned only a little before deliberately steering the conversation elsewhere.

Song Yunxiu knew her temperament well and didn’t dare to touch upon her bottom line, fearing that if he angered her, he might lose both wife and child! So, he astutely refrained from probing further about Tang Yuan and instead said, "By the way, I’ve brought the Red Refining Snake for you. Where do you think it’s best to put it?"

Tang Yiyi was relieved to hear this. Just now, with Song Yunxiu incessantly prying about Tang Yuan, she was on the verge of suspecting that Song Yunxiu had sinister motives! Had he continued to press on, she wouldn’t know how to face him anymore, so thankfully he stopped asking.

At this moment, Tang Yuan yawned, his eyes blinking slowly, clearly showing signs of drowsiness. Tang Yiyi pointed to the kitchen and simply said, "Just put it there," before carrying Tang Yuan to the bedroom.

Song Yunxiu watched as Tang Yuan’s chubby little body instinctively snuggled into Tang Yiyi’s arms, his heart itching with the desire to scoop both mother and child into his embrace. However, remembering his current role, he had to restrain himself. Only when he couldn’t see Tang Yiyi anymore did he sulkily head into the kitchen.

He placed three Red Refining Snakes along with their storage boxes in the kitchen. After Tang Yiyi emerged from the bedroom, he briefly bid her farewell, assuring her he’d resolve the case in Songyun City and keep her updated before taking his leave.

Tang Yiyi saw him off at the door, watching his rapidly disappearing figure with an inexplicable sense of desolation. She raised an eyebrow, thought it over, and figured Song Yunxiu was likely overwhelmed by Tang Yuan. After all, it’s not easy for a Superpower User to conceive. Even for a Third Level Superpower User like Song Yunxiu, it takes both genetics and luck to have a child; it’s not just a matter of wanting one.

Being so young and already having a son like Tang Yuan, how could Song Yunxiu not be a little envious? She couldn’t help but feel a bit pleased, even if it was a tad schadenfreude.

After all, she had a son! Others can just envy and be jealous! Hmph!

With that thought, she returned indoors, locked the door, and leisurely strolled into the kitchen. Seeing the three well-preserved Red Refining Snakes in the storage box brightened her mood instantly.

She opened the system panel, redeemed the processing method for the Red Refining Snake, then picked up the Chef’s Knife, deftly slicing the snake while marveling—Song Yunxiu was surely an expert; what a generous gesture!

The harvested snake skins, gallbladders, and venom sacs could certainly fetch a good price if sold! But she was reluctant to sell them; if she handed these snake skins over to the system and mixed in some other materials, she could forge a decent set of Battle Armor! Plus, the snake gallbladder is a treasure, beneficial whether used to soak in alcohol or cooked into a medicinal diet.

As for the venom sacs, why let others benefit when she could keep them for herself?

Unfortunately, her cheerful mood could not extend to Song Yunxiu. After leaving her villa, the pressure around him kept rising, so by the time he returned home, Guan Jin, upon seeing his gloomy expression, felt a chill of panic, fearing something had happened to the child.

"B-boss, what’s happening with you? Don’t tell me it’s the child..." His words were cut short by a sharp glare from Song Yunxiu, who clearly knew what he was implying. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Before Guan Jin could continue, Song Yunxiu said, "Guan Jin, I saw him, he’s a little boy, nicknamed Tang Yuan, full name Tang Mingyuan. He’s particularly handsome, and I liked him right away."

Guan Jin’s eyes widened with surprise. Staring at Song Yunxiu, he couldn’t fathom why he had a sour expression despite having a son. Carefully, he asked, "Do you have a photo? Quick, let me see!"

Song Yunxiu suddenly went blank, sheepishly saying, "Forgot."

Guan Jin was exasperated! Even looked at Song Yunxiu with disdain! After a moment, seeing that Song Yunxiu wouldn’t pay him any mind or elaborate further, he could only ask, "Boss, what does my nephew... little Tang Yuan look like? Does he resemble you more, or his mother?"

Song Yunxiu, noting his "sly" appearance, grew wary immediately: "Why are you asking this?" Remembering Tang Yuan’s chubby appearance, he resolutely decided—he wouldn’t tell Guan Jin what Tang Yuan looked like, not on his life!

Guan Jin wanted to ask more, but before he could, Song Yunxiu silenced him with another stern look: "Did you find out everything I asked you to investigate?"

Guan Jin, sensing Song Yunxiu’s disapproval, figured he didn’t want to delve further, and couldn’t help but secretly guess: Could it be that little Tang Yuan looks like Tang Yiyi instead of the boss?

Based on Song Yunxiu’s returning demeanor, he considered he might have hit upon the truth! Song Yunxiu, tired of Guan Jin’s cluelessness, found a stack of printed data on the table and swiftly skimmed through it.

Moments later, he looked up, glanced at the pillar-like, idly standing Guan Jin with disdain, and ordered, "Pack up, we’re leaving right now."

Guan Jin was so startled that he blurted, "Hey!" Sneaking a peek at Song Yunxiu, whose brows were furrowing during his reading, he instinctively covered his mouth, afraid to disturb him.

This was a rented house, and they didn’t have much stuff, so Guan Jin quickly packed. By then, Song Yunxiu had finished reading. He looked up, his face dark, and his eyes seemed to harbor a brewing storm. Yet his voice was extraordinarily calm: "To Songyun City."

Before leaving, he couldn’t resist glancing in the direction of Tang Yiyi’s residence, before finally reluctantly turning around and departing Wu City with Guan Jin.

Meanwhile, Tang Yuan, taking a nap, pursed his lips and softly murmured, "Daddy..." in his sleep.

At the time, Tang Yiyi was still in the kitchen dealing with the Red Refining Snake meat, and only Pudding and Milk Tea stayed by Tang Yuan’s side. Milk Tea curled up by the bedside, unconsciously flicking her fluffy tail in slumber, while Pudding lay sideways on the pillow beside Tang Yuan’s head, its tiny eyes symbolically closed as if asleep.

As soon as Tang Yuan uttered a sound, it silently opened its ruby-like eyes, its chubby face showing a rare look of deep thought. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)