Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 124 - 119: Terms for Saving a Life
As soon as Zhang Xue spoke, the smile on Tang Yiyi’s face became even more radiant. She could see it, Zhang Xue didn’t want to die, and that was her weakness. And precisely what she could exploit!
She didn’t rush to state her conditions. Instead, she first had the store clerk leave. After everyone was gone, she took out paper and pen, quickly wrote down her conditions. The building wasn’t soundproof, so to prevent eavesdropping, she directly wrote it on paper. Such an approach was even safer than using a personal terminal!
After all, once a personal terminal is connected to the internet, there’s a risk of being attacked or monitored by hackers! Tang Yiyi, who had done bad things before, was all too clear about this and naturally wouldn’t make such a foolish mistake!
Seeing her take out pen and paper, Zhang Xue was initially a bit surprised, then she understood why Tang Yiyi did it. After that, her gaze towards Tang Yiyi became even more wary. Zhang Xue understood that the smarter Tang Yiyi was, the less likely it was for her to gain any advantage from her. This also meant that if she wanted to survive, the price she had to pay would be substantial!
Watching as the words on the paper increased, Zhang Xue’s heart kept sinking, and she held her breath in tension. When Tang Yiyi handed the paper to her, she almost lost the courage to even take a glance at it!
However, feeling the burning body temperature from her son, she suppressed her inner apprehension and fear, and carefully read through the paper.
Tang Yiyi’s requirements weren’t too harsh, but they were by no means generous. In fact, she had only three conditions. First, Zhang Xue and Zhang Haoyu must not, in any way, reveal any secrets about Tang Yiyi and the Tang Family to others; second, Zhang Xue must work for Tang Yiyi for five years, with salary determined by Tang Yiyi; third, Zhang Xue must take a blood oath.
Zhang Xue wasn’t foolish. Upon seeing the three conditions, she quickly realized — Tang Yiyi has secrets she doesn’t want or cannot let others know! And she has a way to save her!
What exactly the secret was, she didn’t know right now, nor was she interested. What mattered to her was that Tang Yiyi indeed had a means to save her!
Since Tang Yiyi proposed she work for five years, naturally she could ensure she would live five more years, but how was that possible? Her body had already run its course, unless she absorbed enough energy continuously, she was certain to die!
Although she hadn’t paid much attention to online news, she still knew a few things about the Tang Family. Initially, the Tang Family was just a very inconspicuous small shop in the Food Empire, which later made the entire Qinghe City aware of it due to the "accident event", and now it had opened physical stores. However, this didn’t change the fact that the Tang Family’s foundation was too shallow!
Zhang Xue couldn’t understand how, being just the boss of the Tang Family, Tang Yiyi could be confident enough to save her? As a Wood Ability User, Zhang Xue was all too aware of her body’s condition. To recover, she needed an enormous amount of energy!
And without recovering, she couldn’t use her Wood Ability at all. What value did she have for Tang Yiyi?
Or was it not her Wood Ability that Tang Yiyi valued, but her son Zhang Haoyu’s Foreknowledge Ability?
Thinking of this, Zhang Xue became alert once more! She didn’t want to die because she intended to live on to protect her son. But if Tang Yiyi had any intentions of manipulating her son and exploiting his abilities using her life, she wouldn’t let Tang Yiyi succeed even if it meant her own death!
Just as Zhang Xue was hesitating, Zhang Haoyu in her arms suddenly spoke: "Mom, agree to her." As he said this, he suddenly leaned close to Zhang Xue’s ear and whispered, "Mom, I saw it, she can save you, really."
Although this was said in a low voice, since Tang Yiyi was already a First Level Superpower User, the short distance between them was not an issue for her at all!
She heard every word Zhang Haoyu said clearly! Yet she remained unperturbed, as if she hadn’t heard anything.
Zhang Xue glanced at her nervously, fearing that Tang Yiyi might have overheard. Because of a system in place, there was no energy leakage from Tang Yiyi, so unless she used her superpower, others wouldn’t be able to detect her identity as a Superpower User!
Zhang Xue didn’t know Tang Yiyi was already a First Level Superpower User. Seeing her expression unchanged, she thought she hadn’t heard anything and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Recalling Zhang Haoyu’s words just now, her heart trembled violently. After hesitating for a while, she eventually agreed to the conditions Tang Yiyi proposed, without even bargaining.
Tang Yiyi didn’t have Zhang Xue sign any contracts or write any promise letters, she just had her take a blood oath. A blood oath is made by drawing a talisman with one’s blood. Once the oath is broken, the violator receives corresponding punishment.
Zhang Xue didn’t refuse, but she did put forth one condition: Tang Yiyi must take a blood oath not to target Zhang Haoyu!
This was her only means of protecting her son as a mother nearing the end of her life. Just as Tang Yiyi thought, Zhang Haoyu’s ability was too unique, and he’s too young. Should word get out about his awakening, it would certainly attract many covetous eyes, and even potentially lead to mortal danger!
Zhang Xue didn’t know how much longer she could live, nor was she certain if Tang Yiyi had intentions regarding Zhang Haoyu. She tried her best to protect her son, even if it meant possibly angering Tang Yiyi and losing the hope of survival!
She had no choice!
Tang Yiyi didn’t refuse Zhang Xue’s condition either. She never thought about exploiting Zhang Haoyu’s ability or exposing his awakening. While she wasn’t exactly a good person, she wouldn’t stoop to such cruel acts against a child. Zhang Xue’s condition was of no great consequence to her, so she agreed quite readily.
After both of them made their blood oaths, the atmosphere in the room instantly changed. Tang Yiyi could feel that Zhang Xue had become much less wary of her, and her demeanor was no longer as somber and prickly as before.
Zhang Xue even managed to reveal a rare gentle smile: "Sorry, I was too tense earlier."
Tang Yiyi, seeing her become even weaker after the blood oath, quickly opened the box. Inside the box was Ant Egg Soup, which was milky white and at first glance resembled a milk flan. The difference was that the moment the box was opened, a refreshing fragrance wafted through the air. The smell was unique and quite enticing, especially for Superpower Users like Zhang Xue and Zhang Haoyu, becoming an irresistible temptation!
Their expressions changed completely the instant they smelled the fragrance, their gazes glued to the Ant Egg Soup, unable to look away!
Zhang Haoyu, being young, lacked Zhang Xue’s restraint. He couldn’t help gulping as he stared at the Ant Egg Soup, feeling as if every cell in his body was screaming for him to "devour it"! (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)
