Ice Apocalypse (Season 1)

Chapter 177: You Don't Want Her to Know About Us, Right?

Zhang Yi arranged a room for Zhou Kuer on the second floor, and his own room was also located there. After discussing the basic requirements, he instructed Zhou Kuer to tidy up the room. Zhou Kuer obediently went to do the task, and once she left, Yang Mi let out a long sigh of relief.
She looked at Zhang Yi and said sincerely, "Zhang Yi, thank you for not revealing our relationship. I already owe her, so in the future, can we keep it discreet, without her finding out?" The idea of sneaking around with her cousin's boyfriend made her feel a strong sense of guilt. Zhang Yi's lips curled up into a wicked smile.Although the house was spacious, living together with three people made it challenging to keep their relationship hidden from Zhou Kuer. Yang Mi's suggestion was more like self-deception. However, what reason did Zhang Yi have to refuse? He even found it a bit thrilling, like a secret affair.So, he nodded with a smile and said, "Sure, I respect your opinion."Yang Mi didn't expect Zhang Yi to agree so readily. She breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to him, saying, "Thank you!"She forgot that she was wearing a low-cut dress, and the movement presented to Zhang Yi showcased two white mounds separated by the Marianas Trench. It was truly a tempting sight.Oh, what a seductive enchantress!Zhang Yi couldn't help but feel a bit heated. Sensing Zhang Yi's unusual gaze, Yang Mi blushed, hastily stood up, and looked worriedly upstairs.Fortunately, Zhou Kuer wasn't there. Yang Mi, feeling embarrassed, stamped her foot and said, "Didn't I tell you? Don't act like this. What if someone finds out?"Zhang Yi chuckled, "Can't help it. You're too charming; I can't resist."With that, he conjured a bunch of ingredients from a different space and placed them on the table. "Are these enough?"Yang Mi, astonished by the appearance of so many ingredients out of thin air, widened her eyes. "Chicken, duck, bass, pork, abalone, sea cucumber, dried scallops! My goodness, where did you get all these things?"Yang Mi couldn't believe her eyes. It had been a long time since she had seen such ingredients, and they didn't look like they had been stored for a long time; they were exceptionally fresh. Although they were all raw, Yang Mi's throat couldn't help but swallow, and her appetite emerged from the depths of her heart and stomach.Zhang Yi whispered in her ear, "We'll eat like this at home in the future."A tremendous sense of luck welled up in Yang Mi's heart. She had thought that Zhang Yi only had canned goods and cured meat. Unexpectedly, the variety was so rich. This balanced her feelings a lot."Alright," she pursed her lips, her eyes filled with joy.Zhang Yi said, "You go ahead; I'll explain it to you slowly later."He patted Yang Mi's petite buttocks.Helplessly, Yang Mi gave him a glance and then eagerly selected a few ingredients, starting to prepare dinner for the day. Soon, Zhou Kuer finished tidying up the room and came downstairs.Seeing Yang Mi cooking, it would take some time before everything was ready. Zhang Yi stretched lazily and went to take a shower. Zhou Kuer, feeling bored, sat on the sofa and turned on the TV to watch a recording.After finishing the shower, Zhang Yi, wearing a loose-fitting pajama, walked out. In the living room, Yang Mi was still focused on cooking. Perhaps out of guilt towards Zhou Kuer, she was putting extra effort into it.However, Zhou Kuer's complaints about her were not going to be easily dispelled. In Zhang Yi's absence, neither of them spoke a word. Zhou Kuer sat far away on the sofa, facing away from Yang Mi, and turned up the volume of the TV.Zhang Yi glanced at Yang Mi and then at Zhou Kuer. Suddenly, a mischievous interest sprouted in his heart. He walked behind Yang Mi and began to make some movements. Yang Mi was startled and was about to shout, but she realized Zhou Kuer was also in the living room."Uh—" She quickly covered her mouth and blushed, saying to Zhang Yi behind her, "What... what are you doing? This is in the living room!"Zhang Yi smiled, "What's the big deal? She's watching TV; just keep your voice down, and she won't notice."Yang Mi retorted, "How is that possible! Don't do this here."But Zhang Yi didn't pay any attention to her. "You focus on cooking; don't burn the dishes."...After a while, feeling relaxed, Zhang Yi took out a bottle of beer from the refrigerator and sat down beside Zhou Kuer. Zhou Kuer's eyes were fixed on the TV screen, but a noticeable blush appeared on her face.Zhang Yi glanced at her, revealing a sly smile. "Dinner is ready; come and eat!"Yang Mi smiled and gestured for Zhang Yi and Zhou Kuer to come over for dinner. Zhou Kuer bit her lip, unwilling to get up, but Zhang Yi pulled her over.Yang Mi gathered her hair, her face showing a trace of embarrassment. Did Kuer notice what just happened? She thought with a hint of luck.Zhang Yi, still smiling, pulled Zhou Kuer to sit beside him. "Come, taste the cooking skills of the big star."There were four dishes on the table: braised bass, sautéed pork kidneys, stir-fried tripe with meat, and cuttlefish egg soup. Zhou Kuer took a bite of the bass and disdainfully hummed, "Too much salt! How can this be eaten?"Yang Mi, lowering her head, scooped rice, unsure how to explain the issue. After all, it was not easy to control the seasoning in that situation.Zhang Yi watched, smiling inwardly. He deliberately wanted to stir up jealousy and discord between the two women, ensuring their relationship wasn't harmonious. If they formed a united front, they might direct their resentment towards him. Moreover, knowing they were cousins made Zhang Yi slightly more vigilant; after all, he was an outsider.He intentionally showed affection to Yang Mi in front of Zhou Kuer. The commotion seemed unnoticed by Zhou Kuer, which was indeed strange. Zhang Yi, with a sly smile, looked at Zhou Kuer, who was still sulking."Come, try this! It tastes good and is good for your health." Zhang Yi cheerfully picked up a piece of sautéed pork kidneys and fed it to Zhou Kuer.Zhou Kuer's expression softened a bit after tasting it. She opened her mouth, and Zhang Yi stuffed the food in. After swallowing, Zhou Kuer licked her lips sensually and threw a seductive look at Zhang Yi, intentionally glancing at Yang Mi as if declaring her dominance.Zhang Yi felt ecstatic internally. It seemed that competing for a position was the best way to stimulate employees' enthusiasm!