Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 169 - 164: Promise

Pang Xiao carefully recalled the recent encounter, and after confirming that Tang Yiyi indeed seemed different compared to last time and it wasn’t just his illusion, he couldn’t help but ask Pang Zhi, "Xiao Zhi, you’ve been here all along, did you notice anything? That Tang Xiao... Do you feel she’s been somewhat different lately?"

Unfortunately, Pang Zhi’s brainwaves were clearly not on the same frequency as his. Seeing Pang Xiao furrow his brows, Pang Zhi started making faces, "Of course I noticed! Sister Yiyi looks even prettier than before! Brother, let me tell you, Sister Yiyi is such a nice person, if you manage to marry her, you’d definitely not lose out! You better seize the opportunity before it’s gone!"

Pang Xiao was so angry he wanted to hit him, but as soon as he raised his hand, he noticed the bandages on Pang Zhi’s body and instantly felt a pang of distress. He gently placed his palm on Pang Zhi’s head and ruffled his hair vigorously, speaking in rare softness, "Xiao Zhi, stop talking nonsense like that. I have a lot to deal with right now, and no time to think about these matters."

Pang Zhi immediately glared at him with disappointment, wanting to persuade him further, but upon meeting Pang Xiao’s tired gaze, he panicked, "Brother, are you very busy at school?" As he spoke, he remembered Pang Xiao’s superpower and talent level, and his heart ached greatly.

When Pang Xiao awakened his superpower, he didn’t inherit Pang De’s Gold Ability; instead, he inherited his mother Zhao Yun’s Water Ability, and his talent level was only C, which made Pang De extremely dissatisfied, causing Pang Xiao’s status in the Pang Family to plummet. Meanwhile, Pang Xiao’s peer, who also awakened a Gold Ability and had an A Level Talent, succeeded in replacing Pang Xiao, becoming Pang De’s most satisfied son.

Pang Zhi also just realized, Water Ability lacks offensive power, and Pang Xiao’s talent level is only C, how difficult would it be to study in a place like Hope City? Hope City is reputed to be a sanctuary for Superpower Users, with rumors suggesting that one can advance faster there compared to other places! Superpower Users across Hua Country long for Hope City, and even those from other countries are trying every means to get there!

With Pang Xiao studying in Hope City, his Water Ability and C Level Talent surely invite countless jeers and sneers, not to mention, that jerk Pang Xiao is also in Hope City!

Thinking about this made Pang Zhi suddenly feel guilty. He used to drift through life, indulging in gourmet food, even deliberately performing poorly at school just to spite Pang De! Now upon reflection, he instantly felt like a complete fool and jerk for his past actions!

What good is living mindlessly day by day? Even if he successfully irked Pang De, so what? Sun Yue and Pang Xiao must have been laughing at him all along! And his big brother Pang Xiao, has he been worrying about him all the time?

The more Pang Zhi thought about it, the sadder he became, and his eyes gradually turned red, his throat felt tight with suffocated emotions, wanting to cry but couldn’t. He was already 17 today, how could he cry in front of his brother?

Pang Xiao noticed something was wrong with his emotion and immediately became concerned, "Xiao Zhi? Xiao Zhi, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Tell me quickly!"

Hearing this, Pang Zhi couldn’t suppress his emotions anymore, he grabbed Pang Xiao’s hand and burst into tears, choking up and apologizing, "Brother! Brother, I was wrong! I promise I won’t... won’t mess around anymore! I won’t let you worry anymore! Won’t let that mother and son watch our misery anymore! Brother! I’m such a jerk! I’m useless! I’ve worried you for so long!" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

He kept talking, making Pang Xiao overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, but his heart was greatly stirred. Since their mother Zhao Yun passed away, he considered Pang Zhi his only family, striving to give him the best. However, back then, he was too young, had to go to school every day, and couldn’t always be there for Pang Zhi, resulting in Sun Yue taking advantage and deliberately spoiling him!

Pang Zhi always liked eating those unhealthy junk foods that even harmed his body, causing Pang Xiao endless worry. They used to always argue, trying to get Pang Zhi to quit junk food. Back then, he was too young and impulsive, recognizing Sun Yue’s malice, yet he couldn’t control his temper, often falling for her provocation and egging, either arguing with Pang Zhi or Pang De.

Only after awakening his superpower, when Sun Yue schemed against him and he took a huge fall, did he restrain his claws, suffering from the ridicule and insults from all sides silently like a stray dog, hiding his hostility and hatred deeper within!

Regarding his younger brother Pang Zhi, he has always been helpless and never imagined making Pang Zhi bear a heavy burden like himself, constantly thinking about revenge. He only hoped Pang Zhi could live freely and joyously, even if Pang Zhi became a complete wastrel, he would willingly accept!

Initially, when Pang Zhi suddenly mentioned partnering with someone to do business, it was an unexpected surprise to Pang Xiao. He didn’t pay much attention, not worrying about Pang Zhi’s Credit Points being taken, but fearing that Pang Zhi might be hurt due to poor acquaintance. Until realizing ’Tang Xiao’s’ complexity, he became more concerned about the situation.

Yet even so, he never anticipated, in just a few months, how much Pang Zhi would change! Previously, during his communication with Pang Zhi, he’d already noticed Pang Zhi was different compared to before. And now, Pang Zhi was crying in front of him, apologizing for his past mistakes!

This was something he had never dared to imagine!

After initial shock, Pang Xiao tightly hugged Pang Zhi, patting his back, and said word by word, "Xiao Zhi, stop crying, you didn’t do anything wrong, you’ve always been great; you’re my best brother. I’ve never blamed you!"

Being too emotional, his words carried a hint of choking. Feeling his broad embrace and steady heartbeat, Pang Zhi cried even more. Never had he realized so clearly and deeply that only the two brothers relied on each other for survival, and the person in front of him was his closest sibling!

He believed Pang Xiao’s words but didn’t think he was truly faultless. He vividly remembered all past events. Those countless intense arguments, the harsh voices seemed to still echo in his ears. He pursed his lips, tightly clutching Pang Xiao’s clothes, burying his head, "Brother, I promise I won’t let you worry anymore; I’ll listen to whatever you say!"

Pang Xiao gently patted his back, scenes from the past quickly flashed through his mind; those sad and despairing moments were all past now. He believed Pang Zhi would keep his word this time. Both before and now, he has always believed in this one and only brother!

On the way here, he thought of many things to say to Pang Zhi, but now he realized those words no longer mattered, and so he finally said, "I believe you, but first, you need to get better." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)