Apocalypse Foodie System: Watch Her Cook!-Chapter 171 - 166: Xiao Tang Yuan

Tang Yiyi was gazing absentmindedly at the swirling snowflakes outside the window when suddenly, a "click" echoed from behind her. The door lock turned, followed by the sound of small footsteps heading toward her.

Tang Yiyi silently counted down, and when she reached "1," her body suddenly felt a weight as something bumped into her legs and then hugged her tightly from behind.

"Mommy!"

Tang Yiyi turned her head, reached out her arm, and scooped up Xiao Tang Yuan by the back of his shirt collar, pulling him into her embrace. She moved quickly, without causing him any discomfort, as he excitedly plunged into her arms, his little arms wrapped around her neck. He puckered his pink lips slightly and kissed her cheeks on both sides: "MUA~MUA~"

After kissing her, he lifted his face, indicating for Tang Yiyi to kiss him. Tang Yiyi smiled and kissed his chubby cheeks on both sides, only then did Xiao Tang Yuan contentedly squint his eyes and curiously ask her, "Mommy, what are you looking at?" As he spoke, he blinked his big eyes curiously, gazing outside.

Tang Yiyi had been sighing over how quickly time passes, but seeing his curiosity, she said, "It’s snowing outside. Does Xiao Tang Yuan like snow?" After she spoke, she looked intently at Xiao Tang Yuan, eagerly awaiting his answer. From what she knew, children quite like snow because they can have snowball fights. When she was little, she too would be thrilled to see snow.

However, Xiao Tang Yuan frowned and said disdainfully, "Dirty. Can’t eat it!"

Tang Yiyi was rather disappointed; how did she forget that Xiao Tang Yuan was a genuine foodie, and anything beyond food would hardly pique his interest!

She thought for a moment and decided to seize this opportunity for a small educational lesson for her son, so she said, "Do you know? Long ago, people would specifically collect snow water to brew tea and make wine. It was not only elegant but also had a unique flavor!"

Xiao Tang Yuan listened, his face now filled with conflict. He gave Tang Yiyi a skeptical glance, unsure whether to believe her words, but was somewhat tempted by the "unique flavor" she mentioned, and hesitantly asked, "Really? But Pudding said snowflakes are dirty and can’t be eaten!"

Tang Yiyi gritted her teeth secretly, contemplating finding an opportunity to thoroughly teach Pudding, who had misguided her son, yet she sighed and said, "I’m talking about the past! Pudding is right, nowadays the snow really isn’t clean enough to eat, but you should also have your own judgement; don’t always listen to it. I am your mom, understood?" She punctuated her words by gently poking Xiao Tang Yuan’s forehead.

Xiao Tang Yuan obediently replied, "I’ll listen to Mommy."

Being praised by her son almost made Tang Yiyi’s heart float with pride, not knowing that Xiao Tang Yuan was pondering asking Pudding about snow water and tea as soon as he saw it!

Nevertheless, Xiao Tang Yuan was quickly distracted from thoughts of snow water, as he was starving. So he hurriedly feigned pitifulness to Tang Yiyi: "Mommy, I’m hungry." As he spoke, he placed his chubby little paw on his tummy, making sure Tang Yiyi understood his gesture.

Led astray by him, Tang Yiyi lost the mood to lament time fleeting, leaving Xiao Tang Yuan in the rest area as she headed to the kitchen next door. Xiao Tang Yuan was nearly a year old now, aware she was going to make food, so unlike before, he wouldn’t cling to her persistently, obediently retracting his paw and sitting honestly on the soft sofa.

But before Tang Yiyi left, he insisted on reminding her, "Crab roe steamed egg!"

As soon as Tang Yiyi left, he slightly patted the sofa with his little paw and called quietly, "Pudding! Pudding! Come out!" Soon, a chubby little hamster emerged from the gap in the sofa, scampering toward Xiao Tang Yuan, asking eagerly, "Xiao Tang Yuan, are you looking for me?"

Xiao Tang Yuan pursed his lips at the use of "small," feeling rather dissatisfied, and responded with a cool "Hmm," fixing his gaze on Pudding as he asked, "Can snow water be eaten?"

Pudding had actually overheard Tang Yiyi’s previous words, so knowing what Xiao Tang Yuan meant, it quickly explained, "Actually, your mommy is also right, very long ago, those who sought elegance liked collecting snow water. Back then, air pollution wasn’t severe, and snow water was clean, unlike today’s snow, which is full of dirt!"

Xiao Tang Yuan glared at Pudding. Although he was smart, he was not yet a year old, so could only understand parts of Pudding’s explanation, much of it still bemusing him. To save face, he decided not to reveal his comprehension failure, adopting a deliberately aloof demeanor to coolly gaze at Pudding.

Unfortunately, with his fluffy little bun-like appearance, his attempt to maintain a cold face only made him cuter, utterly devoid of the necessary aura.

Tang Yiyi, meanwhile in the kitchen, was unaware her beloved son was unwittingly acting adorable again. She soon completed mixing crab roe with egg liquid, added a proper ratio of water, placed it into the steamer, and during the wait, mused over Pang Xiao’s words from before.

A few months ago, during Pang Zhi’s birthday, Pang Xiao had made a special trip to visit, discussing Tang Family’s development, hoping their cooperation could become closer. More precisely, he wanted a share in Tang Family’s business. However, Tang Yiyi hadn’t agreed at the time.

While ambitious and wanting to expand Tang Family, Pang Xiao and Pang Zhi were backed by the entire Pang Family, so despite her good relations with Pang Zhi, she had to remain cautious.

Tang Family was her venture; even though Pang Zhi was a collaborator, his shareholding was limited. Moreover, Pang Zhi’s character reassured her. Yet she could tolerate Pang Zhi but not Pang Xiao, especially under the shadow of the Pang Family!

Currently, the Tang Family was merely a small shop, perhaps overlooked by Pang Family. But if she were to grow Tang Family, she’d inevitably introduce medicinal diets and mutated beast meat, turning Tang Family instantly into a prime piece of meat for Pang Family, and even the elite to aggressively chomp down!

Despite being a Second Level Superpower User, the strength she wielded was insufficient to rival such forces. Pang Xiao seemed fine, quite astute in appearance, yet the Pang Family was evidently problematic, and Pang Xiao too weak, unable to even protect Pang Zhi. How could she feel secure collaborating with such a person?

Nonetheless, Pang Xiao’s words served as a reminder for her. If she wished to expand Tang Family, she either needed a reliable backing or had to wait until she could enhance her abilities.

Over the past few months, Tang Yiyi continuously dwelt on this issue, but until now, hadn’t reached a resolution. Hua Country’s elite were numerous, yet finding a trustworthy support among them was exceedingly difficult!

The treasures she harbored were far too precious, irresistible to any, yet possessing them invited perilous destruction with the slightest lack of caution!

Just then, the steamer alarm sounded, forcing Tang Yiyi to suspend her internal worries as she opened the steamer, retrieved the crab roe steamed egg, and went to find Xiao Tang Yuan. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please feel free to vote with recommendation votes and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)