Chapter 21: White Lotus Blossom and Green Tea
Within the community of property owners, Mrs. Lin's ceaseless chatter remains conspicuous.
"Have you all been informed about the recent news? Our nation possesses the strength to fully address this snow calamity!"
"Do not be perturbed; all challenges will be surmounted."
"By the way, if anyone requires provisions at home, let those who are capable extend assistance. After all, this snow crisis will soon pass, and there's no need to stockpile supplies."
However, the responses to her appeal were quite scarce.
Evidently, after two days, there's still no sign of the snow disaster abating, causing many to harbor concerns.
Once again, Fang Yuqing sent a message to Zhang Yi.
"Zhang Yi, are you okay?"
Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow; Fang Yuqing probably thought she had been dealt with by Chen Zhenghao.
However, he didn't believe Fang Yuqing's intentions were benevolent.
"I'm perfectly fine."
"Oh, that's good."
Fang Yuqing's inner disappointment was evident.
However, she quickly said, "We've run out of food at home. I remember you bought quite a few things. Could you spare some for me?"
"Next time, I'll treat you to a meal (ღ✪v✪)ღ"
A cold smile played on Zhang Yi's lips.
Sure enough, this woman approaching him had a clear purpose.
He remembered that when he went to the supermarket last time, Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining also bought some things. Although not as much as he did, it shouldn't be insufficient for two days.
"Oh, what you're talking about is from a long time ago. I didn't leave those things at home, and actually, my family doesn't have much."
Fang Yuqing persisted.
"How about giving me a few packs of instant noodles? After all, as the warehouse manager, your family shouldn't be short on them."
Zhang Yi was quite crafty.
"I really don't have any instant noodles left. Look, I usually have to make do with these."
He took a picture of the table, featuring Australian Dragon and steak, and sent it to Fang Yuqing.
Seeing this photo, Fang Yuqing's eyebrows furrowed in anger.
"Damn Zhang Yi, what do you mean by this? Are you deliberately provoking me?"
On the side, her best friend Lin Caining peeked out from the blanket.
Because it was too cold, the two of them ended up sleeping in the same bed.
As soon as Lin Caining saw the delicious food in the photo, her eyes lit up with envy.
These little fairies didn't usually cook; they either ordered takeout or had men take them out for meals. The snowstorm these past few days had left them desperately hungry, only able to eat the instant noodles and canned goods they usually avoided.
Seeing Zhang Yi still enjoying Australian Dragon and steak, both women felt a mixture of anger and envy.
Angry because Zhang Yi was eating alone without considering bringing some for them!
Lin Caining immediately said sarcastically, "Wow, Zhang Yi, this is too much! You actually have these delicious foods at home, and we had no idea!"
"He used to say he liked you. Huh, I think he's completely insincere!"
Fang Yuqing was also unhappy.
It wasn't the first time Zhang Yi had sent her a photo.
She knew Zhang Yi was deliberately provoking her, but she believed that Zhang Yi still liked her, just using this method to gain her compromise.
"Huh, naive! It's just a little bit of food. Do you really think I'd become your girlfriend just because of that?"
"Zhang Yi, you're truly naive!"
Fang Yuqing scorned him.
As a proud woman, she had to maintain her lofty image.
But looking at the photo Zhang Yi sent, the desire in her eyes couldn't be concealed.
Lin Caining naturally understood her, so she suggested, "Yuqing, why don't you tell Zhang Yi that you can have dinner together, but he needs to provide the food!"
"This way, you can maintain your dignity and still enjoy delicious Australian Dragon and steak."
"I believe he'll be excited to agree!"
Fang Yuqing frowned and thought for a moment.
In her heart, Zhang Yi was just a high-level backup.
Although he was handsome and had some wealth, he still fell short of the high-standard handsome and wealthy man in her mind.
Normally, she would never bow down to him.
But now...
She couldn't stand eating instant noodles and canned goods every day.
"Well, give him a chance to have dinner with me!"
Fang Yuqing pursed her lips and reluctantly said.
She picked up her phone and sent a message to Zhang Yi.
"Zhang Yi, it's been a long time since we got together. How about coming to our house for dinner tonight?"
Zhang Yi saw the message and smiled.
"Are you inviting me to dinner? Alright, thank you!"
This sentence made Fang Yuqing on the other end of the phone pale with anger.
But it could also be because of the cold.
She angrily said to Lin Caining, "This Zhang Yi is so ignorant! I gave him a chance to invite me to dinner, and he actually asked me to treat him!"
Lin Caining was stunned for a moment.
She seemed to have not expected that Zhang Yi, who had always pursued Fang Yuqing, would suddenly become so clueless.
Strange, could a "licking dog" have a day of awakening?
Fang Yuqing angrily threw her phone aside.
She said indignantly, "This Zhang Yi, originally I was planning to keep him as my backup. Now, he has to wait in line behind others!"
"I'm really angry this time!"
"From now on, I won't talk to him anymore. Even if he comes to beg me later, it won't work!"
Although Lin Caining was hungry, she added fuel to the fire on the side.
"That's right, look at what kind of person he is!"
"Wanting to pursue you, but being so stingy, he deserves to be single for a lifetime!"
The two of them continued to curse Zhang Yi for quite a while.
During this time, Fang Yuqing picked up her phone, thinking that Zhang Yi would send a message to apologize.
But Zhang Yi didn't send a single message, making her even more furious and her face darkening.
However, Lin Caining had some evil thoughts.
She secretly sent a message to Zhang Yi.
"Zhang Yi, why are you so foolish! Now that Yuqing is unhappy, do you know how serious the problem is?"
After receiving the message, Zhang Yi habitually glanced at it.
Now, looking at various chat group messages had become a source of entertainment for him.
What else could be more interesting than the human drama in the midst of the apocalypse?
Upon discovering that the message was from Lin Caining, Zhang Yi glanced at it and immediately chuckled.
"One playing the good cop, the other playing the bad cop, right? The two of you are really good at acting!"
This combination of green tea and white lotus, Zhang Yi had seen through it a long time ago.
Usually, when Lin Caining made a move, it was to help Fang Yuqing coordinate.
Because Fang Yuqing needed to maintain the image of a pure goddess.
Therefore, things like asking
men to spend money on Fang Yuqing were all things Lin Caining took care of.