Chapter 43 Overeating is Discovered
At dinner time, the aroma of food filled the air.
Chen Yunfei looked at the table full of delicious-looking food, but felt miserable inside.
He had been overjoyed, thinking he could win Qiao Yan's heart through her cooking, but now, looking at the table of dishes that were like works of art, and comparing them to what he had made before, they were nothing compared to what he had made before. They were not even in the same league.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing how utterly unrealistic his previous idea had been.
At the dining table, the three of them were enjoying their meal. Even Mimi had her own little bowl and was diligently eating her cat food.
This cat food was specially prepared by Qiao Yan for Mimi.
Yu Xiang, meanwhile, propped her chin up with her hands, watching the others eat with great relish, utterly bored.
Chen Yunfei was chewing his food when he suddenly seemed to notice something and asked, "Huh? Little Youzi, why aren't you eating the crystal cores again?"
Yu Xiang waved her hand weakly and said, "I'm not hungry."
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhuo's brows furrowed instantly.
Qiao Yan put down her chopsticks and looked at Youxiang with concern. "Little Youzi, are you feeling unwell?"
Chen Yunfei chimed in, "That's right, Little Yuzu. You're usually so greedy, your eyes always light up when you see crystal cores. You're acting so strangely today. This is nothing like you."
Yu Xiang shook her head vigorously, stubbornly saying, "I'm just not hungry."
If she said she was too full, she would lose all face as a zombie.
Qin Zhuo felt something was wrong the more he thought about it. He put down his chopsticks, stood up, walked straight to the sofa, picked up the little yellow duck bag that Youxiang had placed on it, and opened it with a "snap".
He looked into the bag, his face darkening as he questioned, "Little Yuzu, how many crystal cores did you eat? Why is there only a little left in the bag?"
As soon as Youxiang saw Qin Zhuo touch her bag, she jumped up from her chair, rushed over, snatched the bag from Qin Zhuo's hand, and said angrily, "Zhuozhuo, how could you touch my things without my permission!"
Qin Zhu crossed his arms and stared intently at Youxiang. "Don't change the subject. Tell me the truth."
Yu Xiang felt a little guilty under Qin Zhuo's gaze. She nervously rubbed the duck leg on her bag, looking like a child who had done something wrong.
Finally, she whispered her admission: "I'm a glutton, and I accidentally overate."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yan's face was full of concern, and she quickly asked, "Are you feeling very unwell?"
Yu Xiang shook her head and said, "It's not that I feel very uncomfortable, it's just a little bloated."
Chen Yunfei found it particularly novel.
"That's amazing! Even zombies can eat their fill. Do you want me to give you some human digestive aid?"
Qin Zhuo, however, said with a stern face, "If sleeping pills didn't work on her, other drugs probably won't be of much use either."
As he spoke, he stretched out his finger and poked Yuzuru's forehead hard.
"You're really something. Nobody's going to steal your crystal cores, yet you're still so greedy, just like your new cat."
At this moment, Mimi, who had just licked her cat food clean, heard this and immediately meowed a few times in dissatisfaction.
This cat is different from its owner; even if it's greedy, it won't overeat.
After the meal.
Qiao Yan's slender fingers were gently massaging Youxiang's belly, the pressure just right.
The scent of grapefruit was so pleasant that I squinted my eyes.
"I won't go to the granary with you tomorrow."
Qiao Yan's voice was flat.
"ah?"
Yu Xiang's tummy was feeling comfortable from the massage when she heard this, and she immediately opened her eyes wide and grabbed Qiao Yan's wrist with her little hand.
"Yan Yan! Where are you going?"
Qiao Yan paused, "Didn't I say I was coming to H City to find my sister? You all accompanied me all the way, and now that we've arrived, it's natural to part ways. You go and complete your mission, and I'll go to her school to take a look."
Chen Yunfei chimed in, "Qiao Yan, I'm not trying to be negative, but are you really that sure your sister is alright? What kind of situation is this? She's just a young girl..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was self-evident.
Qiao Yan stopped rubbing her stomach, lowered her eyelids to conceal the emotions in her eyes, and lowered her voice: "I'm not sure, that's why I need to go see a doctor."
Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance.
"Yan Yan, your sister will be alright!" Youxiang's little face was full of seriousness. "My intuition is always right! She's definitely waiting for you!"
Qiao Yan hummed in response, but she was unsure of herself.
Youxiang looked at Qiao Yan, then at Qin Zhuo who was standing silently to the side. Her big eyes darted around, and she tugged at Qin Zhuo's sleeve, pleading, "Zhuozhuo, tomorrow... tomorrow, could we go with Yan Yan to find her sister first? I want to help Yan Yan find her sister."
Chen Yunfei immediately echoed, looking at Qin Zhuo: "Brother Qin, we're already in H City, and the grain depot isn't going anywhere, so what's a day or two?"
Qin Zhuo glanced at Youxiang's expectant eyes, his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and then he relaxed.
"Tomorrow, we'll accompany Qiao Yan to find her sister. Since we're already in H City, there's no rush for this task."
"That's great! Zhuozhuo, you're so kind!" Youxiang cheered immediately.
She happily rushed over and hugged Qiao Yan's arm, rubbing her little head against her shoulder, "Yan Yan, did you hear that? We'll go with you!"
Qiao Yan reached out and ruffled her soft hair, her voice gentle: "Yes, I heard you."
Yu Xiang looked up at Qiao Yan with her bright, sparkling eyes, her face full of reluctance.
"Yan Yan, after we find your sister, will you still stay with us? I don't want you to leave..."
Qiao Yan looked at Youxiang, a faint but genuine smile appearing on her lips: "Yes. I don't have anywhere else to go."
If we can find my sister successfully, bringing her along with Qin Zhuo and the others would undoubtedly be the safest option at the moment.
Moreover... looking at the clingy little pomelo in front of her, Qiao Yan felt a strong urge to protect it.
In case the truth is ever revealed, she can protect her and prevent her from getting hurt.
"Yay! That's great! I knew Yan Yan wouldn't want to part with me either." Youxiang was so happy that she hugged Qiao Yan's arm and rubbed and shook it.
Looking at Qiao Yan's smile, Chen Yunfei couldn't help but become infatuated.
My goodness, Qiao Yan's smile is so beautiful!
As night deepens, vigilance is still needed in this perilous post-apocalyptic night.
The watch arrangements are the same as last night.
Chen Yunfei and Qin Zhuo were in charge of the first half of the night, while Youxiang and Qiao Yan took over the second half.
Yuxiang had specially tidied up the bedroom.
"Huh?" Yuka looked around.
Why didn't you see Mimi?
They were right behind her just now.
Yuxiang jumped out of bed.
Seeing this, Qiao Yan, who was already lying in bed, asked, "Aren't you going to rest? Where are you going?"
Yu Xiang hurriedly walked outside, "Mimi isn't here. I'm afraid she might have tricked me and run away again."
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